Queers and Co.
Gem Kennedy
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S4E5 ROB.GREEN - Stepping Off the Yellow Brick Road
In this episode, ROB.GREEN joins Gem for a conversation filled with wisdom, love and an incredibly moving cow story. Rob shares his journey as an independent artist, moving from chasing the…
S4E2 Arlo West - Bold Conversations
Gem and Arlo talk about navigating the current climate as trans and neurodivergent folk, the importance of community and solidarity, and how inclusivity should be the default in all spaces because it…
S4E4 Dr Charlotte Cooper - Bold Conversations
In this episode, Charlotte joins Gem to discuss her new book, Fat Body Work, an autoethnography that explores her relationship with, and development of, a movement practice. Together, they discuss…
S4E3 H Arlo-Harris - Bold Conversations
In this episode, Gem and H talk about what it really means to live your truth and stay authentic (a word they both feel is over-used) even when it’s tough. They dive into the importance of learning…
S4E1 Adam Holcroft-Tebbutt - Bold Conversations
Join Gem and Adam as they chat about the challenging times Trans and Autistic communities are currently facing. They discuss how fashion can be a powerful tool for activism, the benefits of working…
S3E7 Ep. 6 What Happens When... You Learn to Trust Yourself?
Join Gem for the final episode of the series, "What Happens When... You Learn to Trust Yourself?". After visiting a Scottish castle, Gem reflects on the looming presence of oppressive systems and the…
S3E6 Ep. 5 What Happens When... Anxiety
Join Gem for this episode, "What Happens When... Anxiety?". Whilst going through a particularly bad breakup, Gem realised they experienced incredibly high levels of anxiety most of the time. Gem…
S3E5 Ep. 4 What Happens When... You're Genderslime?
Join Gem for this episode, "What Happens When... You're Genderslime". After a spiritual counselling session including a poem by Hafiz, Gem reflects on their exploration of gender so far and why the…
S3E4 Ep. 3 What Happens When... You Find Out You're Autistic?
Join Gem for this episode, "What Happens When... You Find Out You're Autistic?" In this episode, Gem talks about learning about Autism whilst a family member was in severe Autistic burnout and having…
S3E3 Ep. 2 What Happens When... You're in the Shit Dad Club?
Join Gem for this episode, "What Happens When... You're in the Shit Dad Club?"Gem talks about something that heavily contributed to their cPTSD flare-up earlier this year. Whilst walking along the…
S3E2 Ep. 1 What Happens When... Trauma is Kicking Your Arse
Join Gem for this episode, "What Happens When... Trauma is Kicking Your Arse". When they experienced an intense cPTSD flare-up earlier this year, Gem realised their usual supports were no longer…
S3E1 Intro - What Happens When...? - Start Here!
Welcome to Series 3 of Queers and Co. It's been a while!Listen as Gem sets the scene and heads off on their trip to Scotland. Thank you so much for listening! I'd love it if you'd consider sharing…
S2E17 Aisha Shaibu - Community Ignites Joy and Belonging - 028
My final guest this series is the wonderful Aisha Shaibu (she/her). The founder of 'Moonlight Experiences', Aisha is a proud queer activist who champions integration, diversity & equality. Aisha…
S2E16 John Pendal - I Wasn't a Very Good Gay - 027
This week I’m joined by experienced BDSM educator and kinky stand-up comedian John Pendal (he/ him). In 2003, John became the 25th (and only British) winner of the International Mr. Leather contest…
S2E15 Artemis D. Bear - Childism Underpins All Oppression - 026
This week I’m joined by the glorious Artemis D. Bear!! Artemis (they/them) is a non-binary queer iconoclast, who always has too many projects on the go. They are the founder and director of The…
S2E14 Heidi Mavir - Autistic Actually! - 025
This week I’m joined by the unstoppable Heidi Mavir (she/they), a public speaker, qualified mental health first aider, autistic adult, performer and podcaster. Her advocacy work includes educating…
S2E13 Lydia Bernsmeier-Rullow - Building Your Own Little World - 024
This week I’m joined by Lydia Bernsmeier-Rullow (she/her). Lydia is a journalist at the BBC, a writer, a poet and a drag king.Join us as we chat about her journey to understanding her…
S2E12 Bear Hebert - We Deserve a Future - 023
My guest this week is Bear Hebert (they/them), an anti-capitalist business consultant, radical life coach, and social justice educator. In work and in life, Bear actively looks at the intersections…
S2E11 Chuck SJ - Am I Even Queer Anymore? - 022
This week, I’m joined by Chuck SJ (pronouns: Chuck or they/them), who is a multidisciplinary artist, often exploring trans and autistic matters through various forms. Chuck has completed five…
S2E10 Erene Hadjiioannou - Psychotherapy as activism - 021
This week, I’m joined by integrative psychotherapist, writer, speaker and activist, Erene Hadjiioannou. As well as running an LGBTQ+ affirmative private practice, Erene's work focuses on the topic of…
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Queers and Co. has published 40 episodes since January 2020, covering topics in Arts, Performing Arts.
Queers and Co. is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 52m.
