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Bold Beautiful BorderlineVirtual Intensive Outpatient Program??? It's NOT Too Good To Be True. Feat Charlie HealthToday we speak with Emily from Charlie Health, a virtual therapeutic program offering intensive outpatient. In 2022 I learned about Charlie Health and their virtual intensive outpatient program for teens and young adults. At first all I could think was "Nah - this is too good to be true". And then I saw it in action and I knew that I needed to share this resource with ya'll. *Charlie Health offers IOP programs that do offer DBT skills groups and support folx w/ emotion regulation struggles, however they are not a fully credentialed DBT program/agency/in...
2024-06-2340 min
Allyship is a VerbThe Gender Swap feat. Molly RixThe giveaway is over, but you can still head to the merch shop!This week, Molly Rix (she/her) steps out from behind the scenes as our audio engineer to become a guest who shares her story publicly for the first time. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How an innocent question over her 2020 birthday weekend changed her entire life 2. What it's been like looking for different pockets of community as she has been reinventing herself 3. Why re-entering the dating pool was intimidating🎙️ Connect with Molly:Sky Ripper on Sp...
2024-06-0451 min
Allyship is a VerbEd Carratalà is the infiltrated bisexualPodcast merch!!!Book a free discovery call for programming for Pride Month (and beyooooond!).This week, Ed Carratalà (he/him/él) updates us on transitioning from formerly teaching about LGBTQ+ communities privately to now openly offering it. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How creating a new queer community in Barcelona, Spain was sparked by former guest Charlie's Everywhere is Queer resource 2. What new therapy project is in the works 3. Why he continues to share that he's bi and field questions🎙️ Connect with Ed:InstagramTwitterHis research page (in Catalan) an...
2024-05-2150 min
Allyship is a VerbTrisha Wallis isn't recruiting anything except for people to stay aliveBook a free discovery call for programming for Pride Month (and beyoooond!).Bring Allyship is a Verb to your workplace at a special rate.This week, Dr. Trisha Wallis (she/her) shares how two years of work led up to the passing of California Senate Bill 372, a great example of the "Curb Cut" effect. You will learn: 1. Why the identities lesbian and queer don't fully fit, prompting her to use both, depending on the situation // 2. What "recruiting" looks like, including versions 2.0 and 3.0 // 3. How she leverages her privilege and access to do the...
2024-05-0754 min
Allyship is a VerbThe Magic of LGBTQ+ Summer Camps feat. Rebecca Kling (Replay)Please note: This is another replay due to a super busy past few weeks. 💜 This episode is from Season 2, so you'll hear my previous name. All replay slots will be extended with original episodes, I promise! 😊This week, Rebecca Kling (she/her) discusses creating inclusive summer camps for LGBTQ+ youth where they can be themselves without making everything about being from the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, you will learn 1. What conversations are coming up at summer camps 2. How B'Mitzvahs/B'nai Mitzvahs may differ from Bar and Bat Mitzvahs 3. When we might engage in understanding and empath...
2024-04-2358 min
Allyship is a VerbI'm just, like, a little dude feat. Ashabi OwagboriayeTake the Ace Flag Revision SurveyThis week, Ashabi Owagboriaye (she/they) shares the meaning behind the white stripe in the ace flag and why she’s launched an ace flag survey as a result. You will learn: 1. What they think about the intersection of transness and asexuality 2. Why openness can influence somebody and carry a generation in either direction if you’re not careful 3. How it feels like to have people come to them as an elder queer🎙️ Connect with Ashabi:Ace In Grace | Instagram💻 Sources and resources:I Am Cait...
2024-04-0951 min
Allyship is a VerbSo, you are queer feat. Sarah GilbertSign up for the AIAV newsletter!This week, Sarah Gilbert (she/her) shares the story of how a random question Charlie asked a few years ago sparked a journey of self-discovery. You will learn: 1. What two pieces of advice she offers others wondering if they might be LGBTQ+ 2. How it feels to be a long-time LGBTQ+-affirming therapist learning later in life that she's queer and some of the fears and hesitations she's had around claiming the term 3. Why icons like Freddie Mercury have inspired her and how queer spaces like bars, drag shows, an...
2024-03-2654 min
Guy's Guy Radio with Robert Manni#608 Relationship Experts Linda Bloom and Charlie BloomLinda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972.Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975 and have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA and internationally, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Northern California Mindfulness Institute, The California Institute for Integral Studies, and the World Health Organization.
They have authored five books, including the best seller, 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last (over 100,000 sold), Secrets of Great Marriages, Happily Ever After... and 39...
2024-03-2155 minAllyship is a VerbListen to minorities and thank them feat. Ra Ra Rollins (Replay)Please note: This is another replay to help with my mental health break. A new episode is coming on Tuesday, March 26th. Thanks for your continued patience and understanding. 💜 This episode is from Season 2, so you'll hear my previous name.
Content warning for mentions of George Floyd's murder and generally sensitive topics without details.
This episode is sponsored by a private donor. Thank you!!!
Listen to minorities and thank them. In this week’s episode, Ra Ra Rollins (he/him) shares why he claims “queer” and “gay” and the difference in meaning for him between t...
2024-03-1259 minAllyship is a VerbDo you check in on your relationships? feat. Trystan Reese (Replay)Check out the wearable merch! You can also help me close the gap on my $757 goal. I'm 76% of the way there at the time of writing this!
Please note: I'm bringing back a fan-favorite episode from season one, especially for those of you who are new to the podcast! Just a heads up, you will hear my previous name.
Why am I doing this? I'm burnt out. I need more support to keep this podcast going strong into season four. Anything you can do helps - whether it's snagging some merch, becoming a monthly donor, sponsori...
2024-02-2757 min
Allyship is a VerbCandace Rucker on being angry and eloquentCheck out the wearable merch!This week, Candace Rucker (she/her) challenges the thought that we are only one type of ally, advocate, or activist— instead, we can be fluid by going in and out of feelings and actions. You will learn: 1. How it feels to be marginalized and misunderstood due to mixed race and queer identity 2. Why she historically got really, really angry when thinking about being Black in America 3. Why she's such a fan of intersectionality and who she'd love to meet🎙️ Connect with Candace:LinkedIn💻 Sou...
2024-02-1353 min
Allyship is a VerbCielo Sunsarae on how harmful articles turned into nonprofit donations and partnerships☎️ Call the new QTP Loveline to get various LGBTQ+ affirmations and encouragementThis week, Cielo Sunsarae (they/he) shares how harmful articles from a major conservative publisher turned into unexpected donations and partnerships for their Florida-based nonprofit. You will learn 1. What initially made them decide to cancel their top surgery and what they did later on to be comfortable with rescheduling and keeping it 2. How far some journalists have gone to write harmful articles or share misleading information (including about Cielo and Queer Trans Project) 3. Why clothing stores need to rethink options for fat and neurodivergent people (a...
2024-01-3053 min
Allyship is a VerbExploring LGBTQ+ history feat. Andrew Lear📺 Watch the recording for PFLAG Los Angeles Presents: Trans and Nonbinary Joy ✨☎️ Call the new QTP Loveline to get various LGBTQ+ affirmations and encouragementThis week, Andrew Lear (he/him) discusses what goes into curating gay art history tours and the homophobia he's seen in academia. In this episode, you will learn 1. What intimate and sexual differences he’s seen for teenage boys and men across different cultures 2. How he’s seen gay art evolve over time 3. Which LGBTQ+ historical figures he’d want to have a dinner party with, and why🎙️ Connect with Andrew:Facebo...
2024-01-3051 min
Allyship is a VerbI'm glad you're here feat. Shane Whalley🗳️ Voting for 'Allyship is a Verb' in the Sonic Bloom Awards People's Choice category has ended. Thanks to everyone who helped out!☎️ Call the new QTP Loveline to get various LGBTQ+ affirmations and encouragementThis week, Shane Whalley (ze/hir) sheds light on living in Austin, Texas as an older queer and genderqueer person. In this special update episode, you will learn 1. Why ze suggests not intervening during misgendering (without consent from the person harmed) 2. How ze wishes we would proactively approach social/political change (instead of playing defense) 3. What we could say instead of calling so...
2024-01-2958 min
Journey Forward with Joree RoseCreate an Extraordinary Relationship, with Linda & Charlie BloomJoin John and I in our new monthly Master Class series: https://joreerose.com/theawaremethodmasterclass/ And join us in Costa Rica Sept 28-Oct. 5, 2024: https://joreerose.com/retreats/costa-rica/ In this joint episode with my partner Dr. John Schinnerer, we talk with esteemed therapists, Charlie and Linda Bloom, who were an integral part of our healing after our breakup. Married for over 54 years, they have been doing joint couples work for over 40 years, leading workshops and courses all over the world, and are the authors of 5 books; the most recent is An En...
2024-01-151h 10
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererCreate an Extraordinary Relationship, with Linda & Charlie BloomJoin Joree and I in our new monthly Master Class series on Relationships: https://joreerose.com/theawaremethodmasterclass/And join us in Costa Rica Sept 28-Oct. 5, 2024: https://joreerose.com/retreats/costa-rica/In this joint episode with my partner Joree Rose, LMFT,, we talk with esteemed therapists, Charlie and Linda Bloom, who were an integral part of our healing after our breakup. Married for over 54 years, they have been doing joint couples work for over 40 years, leading workshops and courses all over the world, and are the authors of 5 books; the...
2024-01-151h 10
The Neurodiverging PodcastPerformative Allyship Within Capitalist Systems with Charlie Ocean, MSWOur first workshop of the year is Tension Tactics: Positive Strategies for Handling Stress, happening on 1/19 at 2PM MT. Learn more and get $5 off by registering at http://tinyurl.com/tensiontactics.Today, Danielle talks with neuroqueer LGBTQ+ trainer and community organizer Charlie Ocean, MSW to understand how performative allyship from companies led to a surge in DEI work post-George Floyd, and what the state of DEI is now several years later.Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/performative-allyship-within-capitalist-systems/________________________Neurodiverging Coaching is an online, sliding scale coaching practice owned by...
2024-01-1136 min
Allyship is a VerbQueering weddings and gender expression feat. Tonya📺 Watch the recording for PFLAG Los Angeles Presents: Trans and Nonbinary Joy ✨☎️ Call the new QTP Loveline to get various LGBTQ+ affirmations and encouragementThis week, Tonya (she/they) shares how questioning their gender 3-5 years ago has taken them on a journey, including navigating decisions about pronouns, make-up, hair length, and clothing. In this episode, you will learn 1. Why they hired a wedding planner who has experience with queer weddings, among other intentional decisions they've been working through 2. What a previous workplace did that was a positive change for the LGBTQ+ community at large 3...
2023-11-2157 min
Allyship is a VerbFrom code switching to House Hunters feat. Patrick LadonisWatch the recording for PFLAG Los Angeles Presents: Trans and Nonbinary Joy ✨This week, Patrick Ladonis (he/him) shares how he shifted from fear to freedom when he came out to over 400 people at the premiere of his web series SCALES. In this episode, you will learn 1. How stressful it was to have people pry into his personal life before he felt comfortable talking about his now husband in the workplace 2. What CEOs and senior leadership can do to show up for employees, especially for shifting to an inclusive culture 3. How creating his web se...
2023-11-201h 00
Allyship is a VerbHow to mess up a health checkup feat. Tiffany RossdaleThis week, Tiffany Rossdale (she/her) shares about being a transgender woman and transformational life coach who emigrated from Manila, Philippines, to Tokyo, Japan. In this episode, you will learn 1. Why she’s passionate about legal reform for Japan’s LGBTQ+ community and advocacy, taking inspiration from other transgender actors and activists like Laverne Cox and Angelica Ross 2. How she has been navigating the complexities of dating as a transgender woman, including safety considerations 3. What healthcare providers can do to serve transgender and nonbinary patients better.🎙️ Connect with Tiffany:Breakfast with Tiffany Show | Apple PodcastsWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn💻 Sources and...
2023-10-2454 min
Allyship is a VerbWAIT, why am I talking? feat. Mark S. KingThis week, Mark S. King (he/him) shares how the landscape of HIV/AIDS has changed over the years since the AIDS crisis of the 80s and what it's been like for him, having lived with HIV for four decades. In this episode, you will learn 1. Why is it essential to fight against HIV criminalization, especially considering the injustices and stigma it perpetuates, particularly when it's used vindictively in personal disputes and can lead to unjust labeling as sexual predators 2. How not having access to basic services like transportation can impact our health and health outcomes 3. How he initially...
2023-10-1051 min
Allyship is a VerbTurning 36: A special birthday episode feat. Charlie OceanThis week, Charlie Ocean, MSW (they/them), is interviewed by various friends to celebrate turning 36 on September 17th, 2023! 🥳 In this episode, you will learn 1. Why they changed their name to Charlie Ocean from Chris Angel Murphy and some of what went into that decision 2. What some of their favorite books, shows, movies, and memes are 3. How to talk about someone who changed their name or pronouns with someone who doesn't know🎙️ Connect with Charlie:InstagramLinkedInSubstack💻 Sources and resources:: Small, Medium, Large : Foamy The Squirrel | YouTubeMuffins - Liam Kyle Sullivan (also known for the hit song Sh...
2023-09-261h 28
Breakfast With Tiffany ShowEP 166 "Reclaiming The Word Tomboy With Guest Charlie Ocean" (PART 1)Send us a textCharlie Ocean, MSW (they/them), is an award-winning LGBTQ+ speaker, trainer, and consultant who is neuro queer and non-binary. They have a background in social work and over two decades of experience with LGBTQ+ community organizing. To date, they've trained thousands of youth and adults on various LGBTQ+ topics in various settings. Charlie is a connector at heart, and the host of Allyship is a Verb, a Sonic Bloom Awards and Ambie-nominated podcast. Charlie's Links: Substack ~ https://hicharlieocean.substack.com https://www.instagram.c...
2023-09-2531 min
Allyship is a VerbBeing trans and nonbinary in the workplace feat. Zoa GlowsThis week, Zoa Glows (they/she) returns from the first season to share how they navigate the workplace as a trans and nonbinary person, and what they wish workplaces would do to make it safer and easier. In this episode, you will learn 1. Why she decided to leave professional performing 2. What hate comments do to their spirit, and how their reactions to it have evolved over time (plus what those of us who follow Zoa on social can do to support them) 3. How some gendered terms may feel good to her in specific situations🎙️ Connect with Zoa:Ins...
2023-09-1258 min
Allyship is a VerbEmbracing softness in a capitalist hellscape feat. MJ JupitusThis week, MJ Jupitus (they/them) shares about how they navigate language as a nonbinary person, including being their wife's wife, but not their parent's daughter. In this episode, you will learn 1. Why they call themselves a movement specialist instead of a physical trainer or physical therapist 2. What softness means to them physically and mentally 3. How we may have "queer posture" and what it is🎙️ Connect with MJ:InstagramWebsite📣 Announcements:There are just two days left to support Allyship is a Verb’s Indiegogo campaign, including lots of great perks! Please consider donating $15 in honor o...
2023-08-2954 min
The Mental Health Toolbox PodcastUnlocking the Secrets of Successful Marriages (Expert Relationship Advice)-Linda and Charlie BloomEP.87 In this episode of the Mental Helath Toolbox, relationship experts, LInda and Charlie Bloom, share 2 of the most important keys to a healthy relationship. Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972. Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975. They have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, the California Institute for Integral Studies, the Meridian University, John F. Kennedy University, the Crossings, Omega institute, the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, U...
2023-08-241h 04
Allyship is a VerbLiving authentically and forging family harmony feat. Jack LamThis week, Jack Lam (they/them) discusses how being a Malaysian Chinese immigrant has impacted them, including struggling to release shame and fear so they could name and embrace their genderqueer identity after coming to the United States. In this episode, you will learn 1. How their gender expression becomes a powerful tool for visibility 2. When allyship begins to become performative and how to avoid it 3. Why we need to normalize talking about mental health and getting support🎙️ Connect with Jack:Instagram (select posts included below)To be an immigrantWhen you’re part of the communityQuestions to a ge...
2023-08-1550 min
Allyship is a VerbWhat should LGBTQ+ flags look like? feat. Lena DirscherlTo kick off season three, Lena Dirscherl (they/them) returns to discuss the value of having recognizable LGBTQ+ flags with intentional design. In this episode, you will learn 1. What goes into sensitivity reading, including promoting authentic representation, avoiding harmful tropes, and challenging unconscious bias. 2. Where they have been finding and connecting with the polyamory community. 3. How technology fatigue can negatively impact LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and artists.🎙️ Connect with Lena to learn more about + support their work:BoPoLena’s PatreonInstagramWebsite (and shop!)💻 Sources and resources from this episode:The History of Polyamory Flags | polyamproudtricolor polyamory pride flag | pol...
2023-08-0155 minAllyship is a VerbYou go, Indiegogo!You go, Indiegogo! Season three is around the corner, and we have a quick announcement... we've launched an Indiegogo campaign with some sweet perks! At the time of writing this, we're also an Indiegogo Team Favorite :) :) :)Host Chris Angel ("Well, hello there!") needs your help to make this the best season yet. By contributing, you're helping to fund season three production costs. We'd also like to publish allyship e-books, have traveling audio exhibits, and so much more. You'll find yourself saying, "I've never known a podcast to have a [top secret idea] before!" I...
2023-07-2502 min
Allyship is a VerbThe History of Black HIV in the South with hosts Anna DeShawn and Duane CramerHopefully a future Allyship is a Verb guest, Anna DeShawn (she/her), created a mini-series called Black HIV in the South: How Did We Get Here? This is Episode 1 of 4. Please check out all of Anna's work with E3 Radio, LLC and The Qube (explained more in her bio further below). I had the extreme privilege of being introduced to Anna through The Ambies, as we were nominated in the same category! We met in Vegas at the award ceremony, and I cried tears of joy when she won Best DIY Podcast. Thank you for allowing me to amplify...
2023-06-2038 min
Allyship is a VerbDisco Fever: How Music Fueled a Cultural Revolution by Closeted HistoryFormer Allyship is a Verb guest, Destiny Clarke (she/they), has a podcast called Closeted History: LGBTQ+ Stories of the Past. This is Season 2, Episode 2 of their show. Please give it a watch/listen (it's best to watch the video! You can watch it on Allyship is a Verb's Spotify feed or Closeted History's YouTube channel). Be sure to follow Destiny's show wherever you listen to podcasts to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community's history! - Chris Angel (they/them)
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2023-06-1317 minAllyship is a VerbQueer, Trans, And Gender Expansive Joy In The Workplace feat. Rex WildeThis event aired live on June 2nd, 2023, via LinkedIn, and has been edited for brevity.To sign up for Rex's roundtable event, visit https://www.rexwilde.com/tgx-monthly-roundtableEnjoy this Pride Month bonus video episode! Join Rex Wilde (they/them) and Chris Angel Murphy (they/them) for a quick conversation about the importance and practice of queer joy and gender euphoria in the workplace. With so much discussion and movement around anti-LGBTQ legislation, it’s important to ground ourselves in how we can cultivate joy for LGBTQ+ and TGX+ (trans and gender ex...
2023-06-0626 minAllyship is a VerbThe Magic of LGBTQ+ Summer Camps feat. Rebecca KlingConsider the relevance of someone's identity. This week, Rebecca Kling (she/her) discusses creating inclusive summer camps for LGBTQ+ youth where they can be themselves without making everything about being from the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, you will learn 1. What conversations are coming up at summer camps 2. How B'Mitzvahs/B'nai Mitzvahs may differ from Bar and Bat Mitzvahs 3. When we might engage in understanding and empathic conversations and when it's time to disrupt and agitate for change.🎙️ Connect with Rebecca to learn more about + support her work:MastodonLinkedInWebsiteCo-Founder of Better World Collaborative💻 Sources and resource...
2023-05-2358 minAllyship is a VerbThe costs of religious trauma feat. Christina CarlsonSign up for Sam's workshop, Understanding the Basics of Neurodiversity and the Neurodiversity Movement. Happening virtually on Thursday, May 11th or 25th, 7-8 PM ET.Register for Speak Up! Tools for Active Trans Allyship with Chris Angel and Rebecca, Thursday, May 18th at 7 PM ET.This week, Christina Carlson (she/they) talks about how being ex-religious has impacted her life. In this episode, you will learn 1. How people are taught to distrust themselves, the harmful systems that upholds, and the additional impacts on queer and trans people 2. The impacts of not seeing yourself reflected around you 3...
2023-05-0954 minAllyship is a VerbWhat is T4T? feat. Maze FelixWant to book Charlie for Pride month and beyond? Check out their offerings here.This week, Maze Felix (they/them) talks about the beauty of T4T (trans for trans) relationships! In this episode, you will learn 1. What affirming actions they experienced behind the scenes while shooting a Pride Target commercial 2. Why being in community with others in their gender journeys is euphoric and healing 3. How relationships can be tested when trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive folks transition medically, legally, and/or socially.🎙️ Connect with Maze to learn more about + support their work...
2023-04-2550 min
What Matters MostLinda and Charlie Bloom #1141
Legendary therapists and relationship experts Linda and Charlie Bloom join me to talk about their brilliant and highly practical new book, An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships.
Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972.
Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975 and have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA and internationally, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Northern California Mindfulness Institute, The California Institute for Integral Studies, and the World Health...
2023-04-2348 min
What Matters MostLinda and Charlie Bloom #1141
Legendary therapists and relationship experts Linda and Charlie Bloom join me to talk about their brilliant and highly practical new book, An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships.
Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972.
Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975 and have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA and internationally, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Northern California Mindfulness Institute, The California Institute for Integral Studies, and the World Health...
2023-04-2348 minPaul Samuel DolmanLinda and Charlie Bloom #1141
Legendary therapists and relationship experts Linda and Charlie Bloom join me to talk about their brilliant and highly practical new book, An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships.
Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972.
Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975 and have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA and internationally, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Northern California Mindfulness Institute, The California Institute for Integral Studies, and the World Health...
2023-04-2348 minPodcasts Archives - Paul Samuel DolmanLinda and Charlie Bloom #1141
Legendary therapists and relationship experts Linda and Charlie Bloom join me to talk about their brilliant and highly practical new book, An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships.
Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972.
Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975 and have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA and internationally, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Northern California Mindfulness Institute, The California Institute for Integral Studies, and the World Health...
2023-04-2348 minParent Archives - Paul Samuel DolmanLinda and Charlie Bloom #1141
Legendary therapists and relationship experts Linda and Charlie Bloom join me to talk about their brilliant and highly practical new book, An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships.
Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972.
Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975 and have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA and internationally, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Northern California Mindfulness Institute, The California Institute for Integral Studies, and the World Health...
2023-04-2348 minAllyship is a VerbHave you worked through your own trauma? feat. Shaan DasaniThis week, Shaan Dasani (he/they) talks about creating Agents of Change and what it means to have an all-queer and trans cast! In this episode, you will learn 1. How spy movies like D.E.B.S. and the James Bond series inspired him while writing Agents of Change. 2. Why having someone as a possibility model was helpful for their gender journey 3. What in the world a “nibling” is.🎙️ Connect with Shaan to learn more about + support their work:Shaan’s WebsiteShaan’s InstagramAgents of Change Instagram | For updates on when and where you can watch itKarma Theor...
2023-04-1155 minAllyship is a VerbOne woman's late in life lesbian story feat. Kathy HoustonRSVP to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)RSVP to Connecting With Community: How to Build an Online Audience for your LGBTQ-owned BusinessRSVP to Speak Up For TDOV: Talking Points for Active Trans AllyshipPut yourself in the other person's shoes. This week, Kathy Houston (she/her) talks about Club LILLES and what it means for her to be a late in life lesbian. In this episode, you will learn 1. How lesbian TikTok has been a wonderful, informative resource. 2. Why her first girlfriend gave her “homework.” 3. What it feels like...
2023-03-2858 min
Allyship is a VerbHow do you talk about someone with no pronouns? feat. Lianna NewmanThis week, Lianna Newman (name only) expands on carving out space in STEM, finding community, and creating resources. In this episode, you will learn 1. Some changes we'd like to see in tech. 2. The complexities of gender-neutral vs gendered awards. 3. How to use no pronouns and what we mean when we ask someone for their pronouns in the first place.🎙️ Connect with Lianna to learn more about + support Lianna’s work:LinkedInInstagram💻 Sources and resources from this episode:Out In Tech | Non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders. We create opportunities for our members to advance their care...
2023-03-1457 min
Allyship is a VerbExploring the kink spectrum and community feat. Wesley TomaExploring the kink spectrum and community! This week, Wesley Toma (he/him) expands on how kink is a spectrum, and for those who fall on it, it's very unlikely we're vanilla kinksters. In this episode, you will learn 1. How kinks and fetishes are different. 2. Some examples of how someone could start safely exploring the kink community. 3. Why he currently must travel out of state to access certain kink communities and spaces.🎙️ Connect with Wesley to learn more about + support his work:Wesley’s websiteLinkedInFacebook page💻 Sources and resources from this episode:Wheel of Power and...
2023-02-2850 min
Allyship is a VerbGet clear on what you're willing to lose feat. Rebecca MinorCheck out Rebecca's parent coaching.We were nominated for Best Personal Growth and Best DIY for The Ambies! Thank you to those who watched live on March 7, 2023. We didn't win this time, though it was an honor to be nominated for both categories.This week, Rebecca Minor, LICSW (she/her), expands on why the term femme feels the most at home and who helped her to tap into that energy. In this episode, you will learn 1. Why her blog post about fictosexuality got a lot of attention, and what that even means. 2. How...
2023-02-141h 00
Allyship is a VerbThe best apology is changed behavior feat. Kieran McmonagleThis week, Kieran Mcmonagle (he/him) expands on how he's learned so much from young people in the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, you will learn 1. Why he shares that he was born in the right queer, trans body. 2. How no space can be truly safe for everyone. 3. How parents of trans kids should love and support their kids and do their own processing in private.🎙️ Connect with Kieran to learn more about + support his work:InstagramTikTokRed Cape Therapy💻 Sources and resources from this episode:LGBTQ+ Conference ListLGBTQ+ Camps for Youth, Adults, and Families...
2023-01-3151 min
Allyship is a VerbTurning mistakes into teachable moments feat. Ed CarratalàGrab podcast merch here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/allyship-is-a-verb/This week, Ed Carratalà (él/he/him) expands on how he spent 33 years of his life hiding parts of himself. In this episode, you will learn: 1. What it was like for him to attend his first pride event after coming out. 2. Why he had to teach his therapy students about the LGBTQ+ community in secret. 3. How therapists can cause great harm to clients and why it can be helpful for them to do the work of questioning their own gender and sexuality.🎙️ Connect with Ed...
2023-01-1757 min
The Frankie Boyer ShowDavid Hay The Haymaker, Linda Bloom & Charlie Bloom "An End to Arguing"Frankie interviews:David Hayhttps://substack.com/profile/73406521-david-hayLinda Bloom & Charlie Bloomhttps://bloomwork.com/BOOK: An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All RelationshipsDavid Hay is the Co-Chief Investment Officer, Founder Emeritus, and Partner of Evergreen Gavekal. He is also the author Haymaker and his latest book, Bubble 3.0: History's Biggest Financial Bubble: Who Blew it and How to Protect Yourself When it Blows Apart. David Hay has been working in the securities industry since 1979 when he joined Dean Witter Reynolds, now Morgan Stanley. He was named Senior Vice...
2023-01-1039 min
Allyship is a VerbAre You OK?: Empowering Trans Youth Through Storytelling feat. Jesse Freidin and Rebecca MinorThis event aired live on December 4th, 2022, and has been cut for clarity. "Are You OK?" documents the experiences and stories of 130+ trans and nonbinary youth living in the United States during this time of horrific anti-trans legislation.You can watch this video on Spotify or YouTube. Looking for more info about the merch? Grab the wearable merch here! Be sure to check the podcast website for any new stickers or other items.Author and photographer Jesse Freidin (he/him) and gender specialist and parent coach Rebecca Minor, LICSW (she/her) discuss the resiliency...
2023-01-031h 14
Allyship is a VerbSex and gender are made-up concepts (like everything else) feat. Lena DirscherlThis week, Lena Dirscherl (they/them) expands on some of the many factors that influence gender. In this episode, you will learn: 1. What our thoughts are on the term "transgender" and where we think it's heading in the future. 2. Some of the many different definitions of "queer" or "queerness." 3. How "sex" and "gender" are made-up concepts and why that matters.🎙️ Connect with Lena to learn more about + support their work:BoPoLena’s PatreonInstagramTikTokWebsiteHost Charlie Ocean, MSW (they/them), has a background in LGBTQ+ training, community organizing, and technology. Guest episodes feature at least one ally...
2022-11-2253 min
Allyship is a VerbBonus Episode: Check in on your LGBTQ+ friends and familyIn the wake of the most recent tragedy yesterday (November 19th, 2022) at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO, I am publishing a formerly recorded episode that I never released. At the time of posting this, we believe that 5 people are dead and 18 are injured. There was a drag show.I didn't publish this episode because I thought it was too dark and heavy to be so early in the first season. I thought about revisiting it but then changed the format of the podcast episodes and it didn't fit anywhere else. But now, I...
2022-11-2008 min
Allyship is a VerbCassie Brighter on the hidden costs of being transgender, TSA PreCheck, and "the surgery"Did you miss our November event? Watch it here on YouTube: Are You OK?: Empowering Trans Youth Through Storytelling feat. Jesse Freidin and Rebecca MinorContent warning for abuse.This week, Cassie Brighter (she/her) expands on the hidden costs of being transgender, why TSA PreCheck may make travel safer for trans women, and how she responds to questions about "the surgery." In this episode, you will learn: 1. Why she doesn't want LGBTQ+ events at churches, even if they're affirming. 2. What it's like to run the Support Network for Parents of...
2022-11-0857 min
Allyship is a VerbCody Daigle-Orians on being ace, queer, and polyamorousDid you miss our November event? Watch it here on YouTube: Are You OK?: Empowering Trans Youth Through Storytelling feat. Jesse Freidin and Rebecca MinorThis week, Cody Daigle-Orians (he/they), AKA "Ace Dad Advice," explores what it means for them to be asexual, queer, and polyamorous. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How do his ace and polyamorous identities intersect? 2. How do they manage multiple relationships? 3. What is his experience of being ace within the broader LGBTQ+ community?We also discuss their upcoming book, I Am Ace: Advice on Living Your Be...
2022-10-251h 00
Allyship is a VerbGive people and situations grace feat. Mister LarrieThis episode is sponsored by a private donor. Thank you!!!In this week's episode, Mister Larrie (he/him) and I get SILLY! It starts off with him encouraging you to do the work of finding your people in your communities (and to be patient with the process). We get into mistakes and how having a learner's mindset can help, including when others correct us. Learn what he's been told as a Black man about his career, mental health, and more. Mister Larrie reflects on being visible at multiple intersections and the emotional labor involved...
2022-10-111h 00
Allyship is a VerbThe Patriarchy Episode feat. Petey GibsonThis episode is sponsored by a private donor. Thank you!!!Content warning for LGBTQ+ youth discrimination, suicide statistics.In this week's episode, Petey Gibson (he/him) shares about who he's inspired by to embody gentle masculinity. Suppose you've wondered about the differences between characters written as cisgender men versus trans men or transmasculine people. In that case, Petey explains what he's experienced in Hollywood. We also get into the film he starred in and produced: The Sympathy Card, a Boston-based lesbian rom-com. Learn what Petey misses about the lesbian community...
2022-09-271h 00
Allyship is a VerbWhy do some people use two sets of pronouns? feat. Josée SovinskyThis episode is sponsored by a private donor. Thank you!!!Did you miss the launch party for the Corporate Guide to LGBTQ+ Events? You can watch the recording and purchase the guide here!In this week's episode, Josée Sovinsky (she/they) updates us on what's changed since we spoke early last season, including pronouns and identities. If you've ever wondered why some people use two or more sets of pronouns, Josée explains what it means for her and how she tested they/them out before sharing that additional set wi...
2022-09-131h 01
Allyship is a VerbAnger and fury can be turned into action that can create change feat. Jesse FreidinThis episode is sponsored by a private donor. Thank you!!!Interested in the Corporate Guide to LGBTQ+ Events? Watch the recorded launch party on LinkedIn! You can now buy the guide here.In this week’s episode, Jesse Freidin (he/him) shares about his former photography projects and how he's surprised himself by working on a new series that hits close to home. The "Are you OK?" series addresses the current wave of anti-trans legislation by interviewing trans and gender nonconforming youth with their families all over the States. Jesse talks us th...
2022-08-301h 01
Allyship is a VerbListen to minorities and thank them feat. Ra Ra RollinsThis episode is sponsored by a private donor. Thank you!!!Content warning for mentions of George Floyd's murder and generally sensitive topics without details.In this week’s episode, Ra Ra Rollins (he/him) shares why he claims “queer” and “gay” and the difference in meaning for him between the two terms. He ponders if he’s Black first or gay, queer first, especially since not all spaces see him as a whole person with various, complex identities. Learn about how his work can be triggering as a Black therapist and what it means for...
2022-08-161h 01
Allyship is a VerbDon't forget to live a queer, abundant life and laugh feat. Richard FollettThis episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW (she/her). For more information about her parent and caregiver coaching, please visit: https://www.genderspecialist.com/coachingIn this week’s episode, Richard Follett (he/him) shares how each of his intersections has shaped a portion of who he is and that while some of them may seem at odds with each other, that's not the case for him. Learn about how he knew he was gay at the age of four but found himself trying to "pray away the gay" and entered into a heterosexual marriage. We...
2022-08-0255 min
Allyship is a VerbSpecial Video Episode: Trans Day of Visibility Nonbinary Panel! feat. Zoa Glows, Maze Felix, and Noel FernandoThis episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW. For more information about her course, How To Talk To Kids About Gender, please visit: https://www.genderspecialist.com/learn Listeners of this podcast get 10% off with code ALLYSHIP
For more information about her resource, My Kid Just Came Out: Free Guide for Parents, please visit: https://www.genderspecialist.com/nowwhat
And if you're looking to book an LGBTQ+ event for Pride month or after, consider hiring me: https://www.chrisangelmurphy.com
Our last episode of season one is a special video...
2022-05-241h 12Allyship is a VerbExperiencing "Bless Your Heart" Homophobia in the South feat. Destiny ClarkeThis episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW. For more information about her course, How To Talk To Kids About Gender, please visit: https://www.genderspecialist.com/learn Listeners of this podcast get 10% off with code ALLYSHIPIn this week’s episode, Destiny Clarke (who now uses she/they pronouns) talks about why they left teaching in the classroom to pursue a career in providing teachers with LGBTQ+ inclusive education. We discuss how living in North Carolina as a pansexual person isn't exactly easy and some surprising spaces and communities where she's found support. Le...
2022-05-101h 01Allyship is a VerbStealth Mode Activated: Living as a Trans Man in Private feat. DominicThis episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW. For more information about her resource, My Kid Just Came Out: Free Guide for Parents, please visit: https://www.genderspecialist.com/nowwhatIn this week’s episode, Dominic (he/him) talks about the first time he got hit on by a girl and how that started his sexuality (and later gender) journey. Learn about what shifts occurred in his life as he started to be read as a man in society and some decisions he's made as a result, including going stealth. We also discuss how he told hi...
2022-04-261h 26Allyship is a VerbEverywhere is Queer: Mapping Our Vibrant Businesses feat. Charlie SprinkmanThis episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW. For more information about her resource, My Kid Just Came Out: Free Guide for Parents, please visit: https://www.genderspecialist.com/nowwhatIn this week’s episode, Charlie Sprinkman (he/they) talks about growing up in "small-town vibes" Wisconsin and how it's important for people to find the best language for themselves. Learn about what happened when he came out during the Trump administration. We also discuss how important it is to make things better broadly for future generations and nerd out over the power of LGBTQ+ camps li...
2022-04-1247 minAllyship is a VerbConversation Checkpoint: The Role of a Safety Pause feat. K StrohlThis episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW. For more information about her course, How To Talk To Kids About Gender, please visit: https://www.genderspecialist.com/learn Listeners of this podcast get 10% off with code ALLYSHIP The Trans Day of Visibility: Nonbinary Visibility panel is now available to watch here: https://youtu.be/mYPQBrBvwrcIn this week’s episode, K Strohl (K's pronouns present day are now they/them) talks about why they freely share their identities and how they want to be centered as a person versus their identities when br...
2022-03-2948 minAllyship is a VerbYou're Not Like Those Other Black People: Confronting Othering feat. Nick DailyThis episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW (she/her). For more information about her resource, My Kid Just Came Out: Free Guide for Parents, please visit: https://www.genderspecialist.com/nowwhat/In this week’s episode, Nick Daily (he/they) shares about what sparked the daily reminders he posts to Instagram to inspire others. Learn about why they’re learning to say “no” and what it means with the nuance of being Black, among their other identities, and practices like not working on their birthday. We also discuss the silliness of people and companies requesting Black Hi...
2022-03-151h 01Allyship is a VerbUnplugging from the Matrix: Finding Freedom as Trans feat. Trystan ReeseIn this week’s episode, Trystan Reese (he/him) shares about his days of being a drag king and how he's been performing as a man since he was a kid. Learn about some of the practices he's adopted to check in with his colleagues so that they're in a continuous feedback loop, including addressing power dynamics and microaggressions. We also discuss a bit of what it's like to be trainers and consultants and the work that goes into it, including figuring out our boundaries and doing the work to know how to facilitate conversations. Trystan talks about how mo...
2022-03-0159 minAllyship is a VerbYour Clothes Are Gay: Well, of Course. It's Because I'm Queer feat. Mon Malanovich-GallagherIn this week’s episode, Mon Malanovich-Gallagher (they/them) shares about being an LGBTQI+ speaker and facilitator and what some of their experience as an introvert can look like, including introducing the term “anchor.” Learn why they left Poland and the importance of language including identities that reflect our experience. We also discuss employment diversity questions and how data matters while recognizing the privilege of being able to answer as honestly as possible. Have you ever wondered why there’s gatekeeping within the broader LGBTQ+ community and subgroups? Mon talks about how we should be able to claim our own iden...
2022-02-1559 minAllyship is a VerbHappy Hour Culture: Confronting Alcohol in LGBTQ+ Spaces feat. Chris TompkinsIn this week’s episode, Chris Tompkins (he/him) shares about being an LGBTQ inner advocate and practicing allyship toward himself. Learn how he found his way to sobriety while acknowledging that AA isn't for everyone. We also discuss the term "Guncle" and how being one was part of the inspiration for his book, Raising LGBTQ Allies. Have you ever heard of "machismo?" Chris talks about how it influences Latin American culture and what it meant for the messages he received as a young gay child. We also discuss what it's like sharing our stories on PFLAG panels, spirituality, an...
2022-02-0149 min
Player's AnatomySports Psychology with Charles LaTorreToday’s episode is an interview with Charles LaTorre on the topic of sports psychology. Charles is a board certified behavioral health counselor. Charles discussed sports psychology but also touched on the difficulties that come with being in athlete today. If you have any questions for our guest or host please leave a comment on our social media platforms: Twitter: @BellinTitletown, Instagram: @bellinhealthtitletown, Facebook: @BellinHealthTitletown For more information on Charles LaTorre, please follow the links below:Charles LaTorre, MSW, LMSW - Physician Behavioral And Mental Health in De Pere, WI (be...
2022-01-2038 minAllyship is a VerbU-Hauling Flannel Hearts: Examining Lesbian Stereotypes feat. JaffeIn this week’s episode, Jaffe (she/her) shares the origins of her drag show, Them Fatale Drag Kings. Learn how she claims the terms "lesbian" and "queer." We also discuss the Los Angeles queer bar scene when we were in our early 20s and how it is present day. Have you ever wondered if you’re welcome to an LGBTQ+ space as someone not from the community? Jaffe talks about how it’s important to have a sense of humor when entering such spaces. We also get vulnerable about how when I was first coming out under the transg...
2022-01-1848 minAllyship is a VerbYou Can Never Trust Them: Confronting Bi Stereotypes feat. Dr. Leah TideyIn this week’s episode, Dr. Leah Tidey (she/her) shares about how her definition of bisexuality has evolved since she first claimed it at the age of 12. Learn how intersections of bisexuality and consensual non-monogamy have created stigma she’s been pushing against. We also discuss Robyn Och’s definition of bisexuality and how Leah’s work as a sexual health educator can be tricky in terms of how much of herself she feel comfortable sharing with her students or overall in certain spaces due to bisexual erasure and biphobia. Have you ever wondered why people may use the term...
2022-01-0459 minAllyship is a VerbFat Liberation vs. Glittery Body Positivity feat. Provvidenza CatalanoIn this week’s episode, Provvidenza Catalano (they/them) shares about how the closer they get to who they are versus how Hollywood typecasts folks, they now get more interest and are called in for different roles. Learn how intersections of fatphobia, transphobia, butchphobia, ableism, and more have shaped their experiences and the work they're doing internally. We also discuss some of what casual representation could look like and how much more authentic and nuanced stories would be for LGBTQ+ characters and beyond if we embraced this kind of storytelling. Have you been disappointed with a marginalized character because th...
2021-11-3058 minAllyship is a VerbReparenting Myself: Exploring Gender as an Adult feat. Dr. Kyl MyersIn this week’s episode, Dr. Kyl Myers (they/them, she/her) shares how their gender creative parenting has evolved over the years and that it can look different for each family. Learn how gender creative parenting gave her an opportunity to check in with herself about her own gender and gender expression. We also discuss some of the questions that you asked on Instagram! Are you trying to support friends in your life who have LGBTQ+ kids? Kyl talks about some of what's helped them, which might sound counterintuitive. We also talk about the emotional labor of internet tr...
2021-11-161h 00
U-M School of Social Work Centennial Oral HistoriesCharlie CavellCharlie Cavell, MSW ‘13, talks about ”aha” moments in classes and how much he learned by having deep, challenging discussions with his classmates. Those moments and conversations helped him grow into the person he is today.
2021-11-0203 minAllyship is a VerbComing Out as Trans: When HR Takes That Decision Away feat. Leo YockeyIn this week’s episode, Leo Yockey (he/him) shares how his first tech job denied him the opportunity to control his narrative. Learn what surprised him about the experience and hear how it shaped the man he is today. We also discuss the "I'm not gay hug." Are you a fan of Tan France from Queer Eye? Leo talks about how reading Tan's memoir was the inverse of his experience, though it helped him find a man to model himself after.🎙️ Connect with Leo:Leo Yockey's websiteThe Leo Yockey Show podcastLinkedInInstagram (now private)X (also now pri...
2021-11-0250 minAllyship is a VerbFrom Ohio to NYC: Connecting with Queer Community feat. Laura GravingIn this week’s episode, Laura Graving (she/her) shares about how there are tarot decks that are queer and trans-inclusive. Learn what support she offers folks and what values she founded her small business on. We also discuss why LGBTQ+ folks can feel seen and validated by astrology, tarot, and similar practices. Have you ever used white sage to cleanse a space? She talks about how we can ethically source our white sage and what tips can take those practices to the next level.🎙️ Connect with Laura and learn more about + support her work:Eso Cle...
2021-10-2638 min
Allyship is a VerbIs your therapist the right fit for you?Is your therapist the right fit for you? Do you even want or have access to one? In the previous episode, Dr. Rick Grant-Coons (he/him) shared out the allyship tip "Just trust that people know who they are best. They know themselves best and just believe that they can tell you who they are and that is the truth, right? Like, let people tell you who they are. And just believe, accept, celebrate, find out what works for them, and not try to define for them or tell them who they should be, what they are. How they're...
2021-10-1909 minAllyship is a VerbShe-Ra vs. Barbie: The Butch Compromise feat. Dr. Rick Grant-CoonsIn this week’s episode, Dr. Rick Grant-Coons (he/him) shares about moving 13 times every 1-3 years in the south as a young person and how, in some ways, it was easier to come out because of all of the moving. Learn what support he received and which communities he found comfort in over the years. We also discuss some signs to look for in an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. Have you ever wondered what even is LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy? He talks about the programs he took and how access to this information is more accessible for mental health providers no...
2021-10-1249 min
Allyship is a VerbIs your allyship accidentally performative?Is your allyship accidentally performative? In the previous episode, Tasha Colin (rolling they/them, she/her) shared out the allyship tip "Honestly, I would love if people wouldn't assume or- I would love for people to ask me what my identities mean for me in order to know how to support me better. Versus maybe hearing how I identify and then assuming certain things. Yet, just asking me how they can support me is supportive."
In this mini-episode, host Chris Angel (they/them) introduces ways people and businesses may accidentally be practicing performative allyship. Self-reflection questions/journaling...
2021-10-0509 minAllyship is a VerbAgender in a Gendered World: Challenging Norms feat. Tasha ColinIn this week’s episode, Tasha Colin (rolling they/she) shares about coming out as a previously held identity and what three magic words of support boosted their spirit. Learn what book helped spark her curiosity and made her feel seen. We also discuss how asking about pronouns is totally okay AND how asking personal questions about sex and how people have it is NOT a good way of showing support. Have you ever heard of the term demisexual and wondered what that was all about or why a term is needed for that experience? They talk about how th...
2021-09-2839 min
Allyship is a VerbCan we agree to stop assuming straight is the default?Can we agree to stop assuming straight is the default? In the previous episode, Josée Sovinsky (she/her) shared out the allyship tip for people to "...actively seek out opportunities to [...] question their assumptions that they make."
In this mini-episode, host Chris Angel (they/them) revisits this tip and introduces why coming out is a privilege, complicated, and nuanced. They also talk about how if LGBTQ+ youth are considering coming out, they need a safety plan if they have any reason to believe they might be rejected by their families. In fact, it may be best t...
2021-09-2109 minAllyship is a VerbBi & Committed: Debunking Relationship Myths feat. Josée SovinskyIn this week’s episode, Josée Sovinsky (now using she/they pronouns) shares about coming out on her professional Instagram page this past pride month and what happened as a result. Learn what messages she was given about bisexuality while questioning her sexual orientation. We also discuss honoring marginalized communities by believing in science AND holding space for people’s own uniquely lived experiences + expertise (and paying them for it!). Have you ever wondered about some of the reasons why people don’t want to come out, especially as bi? They talk about how they claimed queer first because...
2021-09-1450 min
Allyship is a VerbWhat are rolling pronouns? Are there questions you shouldn't ask trans people?What are rolling pronouns? Are there questions you shouldn't ask trans people? In the previous episode, Zoa Glows (rolling she/her, they/them, he/him) shared out the allyship tip: "My ally tip is to pause and ask yourself, "will my compliments, questions, and language uplift this individual? Or could they possibly cause them discomfort or harm?" Because each of those things- compliments, questions, a lot of questions have called caused me harm and discomfort and a lot of language has caused me harm and discomfort. But on the flip side, a lot of it has uplifted me. So if...
2021-09-0709 minAllyship is a VerbHigh School Students as Unexpected Mirrors feat. Zoa GlowsIn this week’s episode, Zoa Starlight Glows (Zoa now uses they/she pronouns) shares about coming out to her students and family. Learn about what messages she was given as a Black person while navigating a big, religious family, her LGBTQ+ identities over the years, and the noise of society overall telling and teaching her to hate herself (but rose above it!). We also discuss honoring students by giving a name + pronoun sheet ahead of time and how the term deadnaming doesn’t resonate for everyone. Have you been wondering why someone might use multiple pronoun sets? They talk...
2021-08-3151 minAllyship is a VerbCalling in conversations and tips for bridging generationsAre you open to a conversation? In the previous episode, Coco Peru (she/her, he/him) shared out her allyship tip: "What's important is the story. And so I would encourage that part of allyship be don't always judge a person on what they are presenting, but listen to their story. Because the story is where it's rich and the story is where you're going to connect with that person. The person that might appear so different from you, might actually be your greatest ally. So I think that for me, was the biggest lesson in creating Coco."
2021-08-2409 minAllyship is a VerbSurviving Through Laughter: LGBTQ+ Humor as Resilience feat. Coco PeruIn this week’s episode, Coco Peru (she/her, he/him) shares her history with self-identifying and how she's still seeking inspirational + affirming language, loving and reclaiming terms that are still used as slurs today, and a time in her life where the trans community and drag performers were under the same umbrella (and may still be for certain folks). We also discuss what it was like discovering We’wha and the term Two Spirit from a book, how reality TV has shaped drag over the years, and the importance of having conversations - especially when there are differences. Coco...
2021-08-1751 minAllyship is a VerbSorry Not Sorry: When Apologies Fall Flat for Queer Folks (And 3 Tools to Fix It)In the previous episode, Shane Whalley (ze/hir) shared out hir allyship tip: "I think being a good ally, is the willingness to be uncomfortable. If you make a mistake, I'm a big believer that I would love for someone[... to] #AcknowledgeandApologize and then ask if there's anything needed for repair and then do better. Right. And so for me, we're always going to make mistakes. We're always going to make mistakes. But, what we do once we do them is again, for me, is where our greatest learning happens and it's where our greatest healing happens."
2021-08-1018 minAllyship is a VerbFrom Gender Gray to Genderqueer: Navigating Evolving Language feat. Shane WhalleyIn this week’s episode, Shane Whalley (ze/hir) shares a bit about hir history of language and community. Learn about the differences between cultural competency, cultural humility, and cultural responsiveness. We also discuss honoring community organizations that have been doing the work to embrace the trans community and why acknowledging their history is important. Have you been wondering as a cisgender and heterosexual ally if you can use the term queer? Ze has some tips for you.🎙️ Connect with Shane:LinkedInXWebsite - Daring DialoguesHir video for the Trans Lives/Trans Voices storytelling project created by Ground...
2021-08-0349 minAllyship is a VerbSeason 1 TrailerIt's not too late to start your allyship practice or continue to make adjustments. This show talks about LGBTQ+ allyship tips and passing the mic. Episodes are quick tips that include some self-reflection questions, as well as longer episodes dedicated to passing the mic to keep the conversation intersectional. We'll hear from a wide range of LGBTQ+ guests about what tips they have, including any allyship they may practice.
Let's create a safer space and learn about practicing allyship together! Full transcripts available at AllyshipisaVerb.com Host Chris Angel (they/them) is from Los Angeles, CA and...
2021-07-1002 min
The Patti Conklin ShowPatti Discusses New Beginnings with Linda and Charlie BloomLinda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW arerelationship counselors, seminar leaders, authors, and life-partners.They have been married since 1972 and they co-direct Bloomwork.They have co-written 4 books including the best-selling 101 Things Iwish I knew when I got married. (over 100,000 copies sold) and havefacilitated many workshops and relationship seminars throughout theUSA and internationally since 1986.Learn more about Linda and Charlie Bloom: bloomwork.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-patti-conklin-show--4449037/support.
2020-06-1150 min
Healing Within with Patti ConklinHWI: Linda and Charlie Bloom - New Beginnings and the Steps to Achieve a Blessed LifeLinda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW are relationship counselors, seminar leaders, authors, and life-partners. They have been married since 1972 and they co-direct Bloomwork. They have co-written 4 books including the best-selling 101 Things I wish I knew when I got married. (over 100,000 copies sold) and have facilitated many workshops.
2020-01-221h 04
Voices of EsalenLinda and Charlie Bloom: Relationship ExpertsLinda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW, are psychotherapists and relationship counselors. They have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975, and have been married since 1972. In a very open and candid conversation, they share a host of actionable tips culled from their decades of experience with couples. Together we addressed whether couples should share their finance, whether they should be best friends, if it's okay to go to bed angry, the importance of having a strong sexual connection, how to have useful disagreements, how to apologize from the heart, and much more.
2019-06-1249 min
Mental Health Matters with Tom DuffEp 1 - Charlie Backer, Hot Charlie'sIn our inaugural podcast, Executive Director Tom Duff, MSW, LCSW tackles some of the most relevant and relatable mental-health topics with Charlie Backer, founder and owner of Hot Charlie's hot sauce. Charlie shares his story as an entrepreneur, husband and father and his struggles with anxiety, depression and sobriety. Hear how Charlie has discovered how counseling and healthy practices help him work through those days that are so filled with dread and depression, he sometimes struggles to get out of bed. www.SaintLouisCounseling.org/MentalHealthMatters Special thanks to Chris Denman, co-owner of
2018-11-1529 min
Mental Health News RadioAre You a Relationship Olympiad? Linda and Charlie BloomWhat does that mean? Relationship Olympiad. Join host Kristin Sunanta Walker and her guests, Linda and Charlie Bloom. Partnership is a fascinating journey especially marriage. Let's pull back the hype and get real about what it means to take this journey.Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972. Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975.They have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, 1440Multiversity, the California Institute for Integral...
2018-09-1537 min
Mental Health News RadioAre You a Relationship Olympiad? Linda and Charlie BloomWhat does that mean? Relationship Olympiad. Join host Kristin Sunanta Walker and her guests, Linda and Charlie Bloom. Partnership is a fascinating journey especially marriage. Let's pull back the hype and get real about what it means to take this journey.Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972. Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975.They have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, 1440Multiversity, the California Institute for Integral...
2018-09-1537 min
Relationships 2.0 With Dr. Michelle SkeenGuests: Linda & Charlie Bloom authors of That Which Doesn't Kill UsThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guests are Charlie and Linda Bloom authors of That Which Doesn’t Kill Us: How One Couple Became Stronger at the Broken Places
About the book:
That Which Doesn’t Kill Us is the story of a couple’s ten-year journey that took them through a series of ordeals that crippled their family and nearly destroyed their marriage. Trained as psychotherapists and practicing relationship counselors, both Charlie and Linda found that their professional training wasn’t enough to liberate them from the challenges they encountered.
Alternating chapters, the authors illuminate the experiences they endured as well as...
2018-06-141h 28
Get Over It! PodcastTherapist Charlie and Linda Bloom - How couples heal their broken relationshipsGuest: Therapists Charlie and Linda BloomFeatured book: That Which Doesn’t Kill Us: How One Couple Became Stronger at the Broken PlacesWebsite: www.boomwork.com We talk aboutBelief systems around what relationships are “supposed” to beTrying to change your partner does not workHow to navigate a harmful emotional relationshipWhat to do if your partner is a serial cheaterHow to communicate honestlyWhat to do if you are in the middle of a crisisCompassionate self-careThe importance of sexForgiveness and letting goWhen to seek professional helpThat Which Doesn’t Kill Us provid...
2018-06-1450 min
"Life Mastery Radio" with Todd & JackieMyths About Love with Linda and Charlie Bloom 08/15/17Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972. Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975.They have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, the California Institute for Integral Studies, the Meridian University, John F. Kennedy University, the Crossings, Omega institute, the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, University of California at Berkeley Extension Program, the Hoffman Institute, and the World Health Organization.They have offered seminars throughout the world, including China, Japan, Indonesia, Denmark...
2017-08-1554 min"Life Mastery Radio" with Todd & JackieMyths About Love with Linda and Charlie Bloom 08/23/16Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972. Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975.They have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, the California Institute for Integral Studies, the Meridian University, John F. Kennedy University, the Crossings, Omega institute, the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, University of California at Berkeley Extension Program, the Hoffman Institute, and the World Health Organization.They have offered seminars throughout the world, including China, Japan, Indonesia, Denmark...
2016-08-2354 min
Relationships 2.0 With Dr. Michelle SkeenGuests: Linda & Charlie Bloom authors of Happily Ever After...and 39 Other Myths about LoveThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guests are Linda and Charlie Bloom authors of Happily Ever After…and 39 Other Myths about Love: Breaking Through to the Relationship of Your Dreams.
About the book:
Bust the Myths to Build a Great Relationship
According to bestselling authors and relationship counselors Linda and Charlie Bloom, accepting common myths such as “couples with great relationships don’t fight” or “little things aren’t worth getting upset over” can prevent you from building the strong relationship you hope for. This book offers compelling stories and valuable suggestions for replacing myths with realistic expectations, equipping you with behavior and c...
2016-06-1341 min