Isabella (she/her) and Arlo (they/them) are two best friends from the Macedon Ranges who recently graduated high school.
In this episode, Arlo reflects on their experience as a trans-masculine non-binary person navigating high school and undergoing top surgery at a young age. They discusses the challenges of growing up in a regional area and the support they received from family and friends in their journey of self-acceptance. Isabella, a pansexual cisgender woman, shares her perspective on supporting Arlo through his surgery and their shared efforts to create a more inclusive environment at school. Their story highlights the power of friendship, allyship, and resilience in regional LGBTQIA+ communities.
Trigger Warnings: Transphobia, discussions of dysphoria, and surgical recovery.
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This podcast is released every Friday and could not have been possible without the support of our local community partners, Midsumma and the Fairer Victoria portfolio of the Victorian State Government.
Episode Credits
Producer, Interviewer & Editing: Helene Thomas
Co-Producer: Ashlee Hints
Music & Underscoring: Mieke Louise
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Music Credits
Original jingle and underscoring music written, composed, recorded and produced by Mieke Louise, a queer singer/songwriter and advocate from regional Victoria.
Original jingle and underscoring music written, composed, recorded and produced by Mieke Louise, a queer singer/songwriter and advocate from regional Victoria.
You can find out more about Mieke's coming music releases on their instagram @miekesmusik or on Spotify
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