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A Queer UnderstandingFrom Personal Struggle to Global Advocacy: Michael Bach Reshaping Workplace InclusionMichael Bach’s journey from childhood activist to global DEI leader shows how personal struggle fuels powerful advocacy. His story is especially compelling because his public work mirrors a private journey toward authenticity—proving that effective advocacy often begins with learning to advocate for ourselves. Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding IG @aqueerunderstanding Twitter @QueerUnderstand 2025-05-0640 min
A Queer UnderstandingReligion, Queerness, and Finding Your True Voice in Hollywood with Paul CramWhat happens when the people who should love you unconditionally make that love contingent on denying your authentic self? Actor Paul Cram takes us behind the curtain of his life journey - from growing up in a large Pentecostal family in the Midwest to finding his voice as an artist and openly queer man.The conversation explores Paul's acting career, including work with Woody Harrelson and Cillian Murphy, while drawing poignant parallels between performing on screen and performing heteronormativity to survive. Paul shares how religious trauma manifested in his life - from internalized shame to suicidal ideation...2025-04-3044 min
A Queer UnderstandingFinding Faith Beyond Judgment: A Pastor's Journey to Authentic Christianity with Romell Parks-WeeklyWhat happens when a pastor discovers the Bible doesn't actually condemn homosexuality? For Romel Parks-Weekly, this theological revelation changed everything. After founding a traditional church in 2002 while deeply suppressing his own sexuality, Romel's decision to write a book on homosexuality led him down a path of biblical study he hadn't expected. This episode follows Romel's remarkable journey from a young boy who always knew he was different to a conflicted minister who married a woman despite knowing he was gay to the founder of The Sanctuary Church—a truly affirming space where all are welcome. ...2025-04-2231 min
A Queer UnderstandingBecoming a Family Against All Odds: Dr. Lane Igoudin's StoryWhen Dr. Lane Igoudin and his husband Jonathan decided to become parents in early 2000s California, they stepped into a world of uncertainty and prejudice that would challenge them to their core. Dr. Igoudin's memoir, A Family, Maybe: Two Dads, Two Babies, and the Court Cases That Brought Us Together, chronicles how this interracial gay couple navigated the labyrinthine foster care system during pre-equality times, fighting to create a family against daunting odds.https://laneigoudin.com/#lgbtq #lgbtqia #gay #gayadoption Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com https...2025-04-1539 min
A Queer UnderstandingOwning Your Transition: Andrea Leigh's Unapologetic PerspectiveAndrea Leigh's remarkable journey from pharmacology to fashion defies easy categorization, making her story one that resonates far beyond the transgender community. In this candid conversation, Andrea reveals how after checking all society's boxes for success—a 24-year career at Pfizer, marriage, amateur athletic achievements, even ranch ownership—she still felt fundamentally unfulfilled, leading to a gender transition that transformed her perspective on authenticity and self-acceptance.The title of her bestselling memoir, "Do You Still Like Football?", comes from her father's first question after she announced her transition plans—a moment that assured both of them that while...2025-04-0843 min
A Queer UnderstandingThe Sound of Inclusivity: Creating Classrooms Where Every Student Belongs with Bryson TarbetWhat does true inclusivity look like in today's music classrooms? Bryson Tarbet takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable journey from rural Ohio music teacher to worldwide instructional coach, revealing the profound challenges and unexpected joys of creating spaces where every student belongs.Drawing from his personal experiences as a neurodivergent educator and his professional expertise in music education, Bryson shares candid insights about navigating conservative school environments while staying true to his authentic self. His stories highlight both the progress made and the significant work still needed to ensure classrooms welcome students of all neurological...2025-04-0236 min
A Queer UnderstandingHow Estate Planning Protects the Queer Community: A Conversation with EstateDocPrep.com founder Oscar VasquezEstate planning isn't just for the wealthy—it's essential for anyone who wants to protect their home, assets, and family from probate costs and legal complications after death. And the LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges that proper estate planning addresses. Oscar Vasquez shares practical insights on how living trusts and other legal documents can save your loved ones time, money, and stress.Visit EstateDocPrep.com and use code QUEER to receive $1,000 off lifetime estate planning services. The first 10 listeners who use this code will receive the discount. Contact the ho...2025-03-2548 min
A Queer UnderstandingQueer Romance Meets Action: How Arden Coutts Brings LGBTQ+ Experiences to the Suspense GenreDiscovering your authentic self can be a lifelong journey – one that becomes even more challenging when you lack the language to describe who you are. For author Arden Coutts, growing up in rural Nebraska meant navigating feelings of difference without understanding their source, eventually finding expression through poetry and later through crafting queer romantic suspense novels.Arden takes us through their evolution from writing sad poems as a child to publishing a trilogy of action-packed queer romances that they lovingly describe as "80s action movies, but gay." Their series – Fall Into Midnight, Fall Into Me, and We All...2025-03-1846 min
A Queer UnderstandingLaurel Roberts-Meese: Tailoring Transformative Therapy & Strengthening Queer Relationships Through Holistic ApproachesHave you ever wondered how high-achieving professionals and members of the LGBTQ+ community navigate the complexities of therapy? Join us for a compelling conversation with Laurel Roberts-Meese, LMFT, a dedicated therapist and founder of the Laurel Therapy Collective, as she shares insights from her journey. From her early days in San Francisco to establishing a thriving practice in West Los Angeles, Laurel dives into her evolution as a therapist, her passion for EMDR therapy, and her commitment to holistic and narrative approaches that resonate deeply with diverse clients. Through her expertise, you'll learn about the transformative power of therapy...2024-12-0342 min
A Queer UnderstandingNeil Laird: Celebrating Queer History & Embracing Fearless Creativity Through Global StorytellingWhat if history was more colorful than you've ever imagined? Join us on A Queer Understanding as we sit down with Neil Laird, an accomplished documentary filmmaker and TV producer. Neil's journey is as fascinating as the stories he tells. Discover how his passion for cinema and history have converged into a mission to correct the misrepresentations of same-sex love in media through his creative ventures, including his comedic novels and engaging TikTok content.https://bit.ly/PrimeTimePompeiihttps://bit.ly/PrimeTimeTravelershttps://imdb.to/3YV5fokhttps://bit.ly/NeilLairdTikTokhttps...2024-11-2045 min