Called to Queer

In this episode, we interview Nicole LaRue. We talk about her art and graphic design, being in an queer abusive relationship (and the contrast of that with her relationship with her wife now), and dealing with an eating disorder.Nicole LaRue was born in Berkeley, California. After earning her BFA from Brigham Young University, her own adventures took her across the world from South

In this episode, we interview nicholas b jacobsen. We talk about an interaction with a cop that put them back in the closet for another decade, how they became an activist, and how colonialism, white supremacy, and Mormonism are tied together.nicholas b jacobsen is a seventh-generation Utah-Mormon, trans-nonbinary settler raised in Nuwu homelands. As a creative historian, culture c

In this episode, we interview Alice Abrams. We talk about realizing she was bi after she was married and had a baby (and the process of telling her husband and coming out publicly), how her art and queerness have intertwined, and getting into printmaking.M. Alice Abrams (Pritchett) is an illustrator and printmaker specializing in linoleum block print located in Vancouver, Washingto

In this episode, we interview Eliza Campbell. She talks about growing up in a liberal Mormon household, believing that Jesus is an extremely radical figure, and how difficult it can be to step away from the church.Eliza Campbell is a writer and activist living in Queens, New York. She served a Mormon mission in Bulgaria and graduated from BYU, and is enthusiastic about liberat

CW: SA and suicidality.In this episode, Kate reads their Medium.com article they wrote to begin 2023 about their temple experiences to start the New Year of 2019. For episode transcripts and further resources, please visit our website. To monetarily support the podcast, you can donate at our Ko-Fi page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about sex. There is a content warning for sexual assault. We cover the taboo topics that you might be too afraid to ask, and also really dig into the ways patriarchy has completely boxed out any and all ways that celebrate women's and AFAB folk's sexual experiences. We ask, "What even is sex?" and "What is lesbian sex?" We cover toys and masturbation. We als

In this episode, we interview Kaneesha Wardle. We talk about her not really wanting children, realizing she was queer when she was pregnant, then going through extreme postpartum depression. Kaneesha also discusses what it's like having a child diagnosed with cancer, finding moments of joy even during really hard things, and some ideas on how to deal with shame.Kaneesha Wardle rece

In this episode, we interview Arawn Billings. Some topics we cover include dealing with chronic illness and shame, the importance of representation in art, and the stories behind some of his art pieces.Arawn is a transmasc illustrator who focuses on queer joy and representation in their art. Nature is also a source of inspiration and refuge for them. As for the rest, he'll let you

With the holidays, we don't have a normal interview episode for you today, but we do have a couple of announcements. You can now donate to the podcast to support the ongoing costs, such as hosting and editing. You can also sign up for Colette's new e-mail list to get announcements from her, including information about upcoming retreats.We hope you are having a gentle holiday season

In this episode, we interview Bree Borrowman. She discusses the idea of passing versus not passing while being trans, as well as her experience transitioning publicly while being a teacher in Davis County Utah. She also talks about dealing with church membership restrictions since transitioning, while also having a firm testimony that she's following her Heavenly Parents' plan for