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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 min
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
MindMattersPerspectives: Lena DirscherlLena (they/them) is an incredible artist using their art to create healing in this world. Their work heavily focuses on rewriting the narrative of what “ideal bodies” are. They also highlight the intersection of the queer community and body positivity. Lena recently came to the realization that they are a healer and do so with their creativity. They talk about the inspiration behind starting this incredible artwork and how it has personally been a reflection of their life.We delve into understanding how their journey with understanding their sexuality and gender journey was for them personally and how...2021-10-0155 min
das allesLena DirscherlDie vierte Zeichnerin in Folge beehrt uns heute in Das Alles: Lena Dirscherl, Illustratorin, (derzeit) Body Positivity Artist, Arabische(r) Prinz(essin).2020-07-082h 09
The Body Story PodcastEpisode 21: Queer, Confused and on a JourneyIn this episode, Tiffany speaks with Lena Dirscherl, aka BoPoLena, the artist that inspired me to start drawing body-positive Little Cuties. Lena was born and raised in Nuremberg, Germany, and studied design at the University Georg Simon Ohm. Since 2014 they've been officially working as a freelance illustrator, and in August 2016, they started posting a body positive illustration on Instagram every week. The whole thing started as a small personal side project that has grown into a huge part of their life.
CONTENT: disordered eating including binge eating and anorexia, compulsive exercising, weight gain, internalized...2020-02-2158 min
Gender RevealBrooke SteppIn this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with somatic therapist and politicized healer Brooke Stepp (they/them). Topics include: Tips for finding a therapist as a trans person Eating disorders and harm reduction (h/t Gloria Lucas) Why body acceptance doesn’t work for trans people Nonbinary high femme identity (vs womanhood) Gender communism! Content warnings Suicidality (20:30–21:30) Eating disorders (29:30–38:30) Read more about our This Week in Gender topic: “Many Genes Influence Same-Sex Sexuality, Not a Single ‘Gay Gene’” in the New York Times. We’ve got limited-edition merch that raises money for trans designers & LGBTQ...2019-09-1444 min