60 episodes

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ podcast dedicated to queer education and queer representation. In this podcast we will have open and honest conversations with a wide range of LGBTQ+ individuals, as together we learn more about identity, challenge societal misconceptions, discuss barriers and share much needed resources.
So whether you're at the start of your journey coming out, a little further along, or just learning to be the best possible ally to your LGBTQ+ peers, please join us in this journey as we provide a safe place and platform for all LGBTQ+ people. Welcome to a new step in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality where the goal is that one day we will be free to define ourselves without constraints on identity.

Over the Rainbow Over the Rainbow

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Welcome to Over the Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ podcast dedicated to queer education and queer representation. In this podcast we will have open and honest conversations with a wide range of LGBTQ+ individuals, as together we learn more about identity, challenge societal misconceptions, discuss barriers and share much needed resources.
So whether you're at the start of your journey coming out, a little further along, or just learning to be the best possible ally to your LGBTQ+ peers, please join us in this journey as we provide a safe place and platform for all LGBTQ+ people. Welcome to a new step in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality where the goal is that one day we will be free to define ourselves without constraints on identity.

    Queer Identities and Neurodiversity

    Queer Identities and Neurodiversity

    Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.

    Episode 58: Queer identities and neurodiversity with Nils (it/its/he/him)

    In this episode, Nils and I talk about the intersections between being queer and neuro-diverse.

    Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

    ·  Pink News

    ·  Neurogender.haven: https://www.instagram.com/neurogender.haven/

    ·  I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson

    More information on this podcast:

    ·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast

    o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/

    ·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13

    ·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod

    o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod

    ·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow

    Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

    • 20 min
    Trans 101 with Chris Angel (they/them)

    Trans 101 with Chris Angel (they/them)

    Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.

    Episode 57: Trans 101 with Chris Angel (they/them)

    In this episode, Chris Angel and I talk about trans identities. We share some definitions, exploring what gender is, sharing some trans experiences, we share some appropriate and inappropriate questions to ask trans folk, and share some resources and top tips to be an ally to trans folk.

    More information on Chris Angel

    ·  Instagram: @gendersexualityinfo

    o  https://www.instagram.com/gendersexualityinfo/

    ·  Allyship is a Verb Podcast

    ·  www.allyshipisaverb.com

    Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

    ·  Queer Lit Manchester: https://www.queerlit.co.uk

    ·  Gideon the Ninth by Tamsin Mur

    ·  Crier’s War by Nina Varella

    ·  https://pflag.org

    o  https://pflag.org/glossary

    ·  https://www.stonewall.org.uk/list-lgbtq-terms

    ·  Disclosure Documentary

    ·  Trevor Space:

    o  https://www.trevorspace.org

    ·  Meetup: https://www.meetup.com

    ·  Reddit communities

    ·  Raising LGBTQ Allies by Chris Tomkins

    ·  Heartstopper by Alice Oseman

    More information on this podcast:

    ·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast

    o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/

    ·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13

    ·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod

    o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod

    ·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow

    Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

    • 46 min
    Queer Visibility & challenging biases with Shannon & Stephanie (she/her)

    Queer Visibility & challenging biases with Shannon & Stephanie (she/her)

    Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.

    Episode 56: Queer visibility and challenging biases with Shannon Hutchison and Stephanie Hope (she/her)

    In this episode, Shannon, Stephanie and I talk about the important of queer visibility in challenging biases. We share examples of some biases against the queer community and the work Shannon and Steph are doing to break down those biases. Finally, we talk about what we can do to increase the visibility of all marginalised communities.



    More information about Shannon and Stephanie:

    ·  Instagram @wonlove.ca:

    o  https://instagram.com/wonlove.ca?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    ·  Beyond Our Image:

    o  @beyondourimage (Instagram)

    o  www.Beyondourimage.com

    ·  When You Pass By Campaign

    ·  Swipe Your Stereotype



    Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

    ·  The Sophie Lancaster Foundation:

    o  https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=sophie+lancaster+foundation&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

    ·  And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnel

    ·  Loretta Ross Ted Talk:

    o  https://www.ted.com/talks/loretta_j_ross_don_t_call_people_out_call_them_in?language=en

    ·  Janet Mock Super Soul Conversation



    More information on this podcast:

    ·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast

    o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/

    ·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13

    ·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod

    o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod

    ·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow



    Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

    • 43 min
    Bisexuality 101 with Anna Kochetkova

    Bisexuality 101 with Anna Kochetkova

    Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.

    Episode 55: Bisexuality 101 with Anna Kochetkova (she/her)
    In this episode, Anna and I are talking about bisexuality. We explore what bisexuality is, the challenges and prejudices facing bi folk and how we can best support folks who are bi.

    More information on Anna

    ·  Instagram @biandprejudice

    Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

    ·  A Chorus of Dragons series by Jenn Lyons

    ·  Dear John, I love Jane by Candace Walsh

    ·  Sexual Fluidity by Lisa Diamond

    ·  Standbyus.com

    ·  Queer Ducks

    More information on this podcast:

    ·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast

    o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/

    ·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13

    ·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod

    o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod

    ·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow

    Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

    • 32 min
    Coming Out Later In Life with Kristie (she/her)

    Coming Out Later In Life with Kristie (she/her)

    Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.

    Episode 54: Coming out Later in Life with Kristie (she/her)

    In this episode, Kristie and I are talking about coming out later in life. We talk about some of the challenges to coming out later in life and how we can best support folks of all ages exploring their gender and sexuality.

    Kristie Brassard (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker, Therapist and Guide in Ontario, Canada. She is the creator and facilitator of Late in Life Guide, which is a free community for Late in Life LGBTQ+ folks looking for peer support and guidance.



    More information on Kristie

    ·  Instagram: @lateinlifeguide https://www.instagram.com/lateinlifeguide/

    ·  Facebook: @thelateinlifeguide

    ·  www.lateinlifeguide.com

    ·  Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lateinlifelgbtqguidancegroup

    ·  Free Pocket Guide: https://lateinlifeguide.ck.page/pocket-guide

    Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

    ·  A Chorus of Dragons series by Jenn Lyons

    ·  Dear John, I love Jane by Candace Walsh

    ·  Sexual Fluidity by Lisa Diamond



    More information on this podcast:

    ·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast

    o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/

    ·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13

    ·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod

    o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod

    ·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow

    Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

    • 36 min
    Black Queer Spaces & BlaqUK with Mwanso (she/her)

    Black Queer Spaces & BlaqUK with Mwanso (she/her)

    Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.

    Episode 53: Black Queer Spaces and BlaqUK with Mwanso (she/her)

    In this episode, we talk about black queer spaces and the importance of having those spaces for black queer folk. Mwanso shares why she founded BlaqUK and the amazing work they are doing to support black queer youth.

    More information on BlaqUK:

    ·  Instagram/Twitter: @BlaqUK https://www.instagram.com/blaquk/?hl=en

    ·  https://blaq-uk.business.site/?m=true

    Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

    ·  The Black Trans Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/blacktransfoundation/?hl=en

    ·  UK Black Pride: https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk

    ·  Exist Loudly: https://www.instagram.com/existloudly/?hl=en

    ·  Tanya Compass: https://www.instagram.com/tanyacompas/?hl=en

    ·  Gendered Intelligence: https://genderedintelligence.co.uk

    ·  T Time podcast

    ·  The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

    More information on this podcast:

    ·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast

    o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/

    ·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13

    ·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod

    o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod

    ·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow

    Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

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4 Ratings

Itsjennaslaughter ,

YES MORE PLEASE

I’ve been loving this show so far. It’s great to see more LGBTQ+ podcast content!

Pulvy1609 ,

An AMAZING Resource!

This show is phenomenal and exactly what the world needs more of - queer stories, resources, and awesomeness! Rachel brings top-notch guests on to share relatable stories, and shed some light on the inspiring things going on in the queer communities in spite of the challenges we face!

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