Coming In

We are kicking off pride month with a real treat of an episode! Hannah Einhorn is back on the pod to discuss compulsory heterosexuality and lesbianism in the modern day. In this episode we discuss Adrienne Rich's essay "Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence" as well as Angeli Luz's viral Tumblr post "The Lesbian Masterdoc" to get to the bottom

Today I am joined by artist, poet, and friend Pallas Lane Umbra to talk about the fluidity of gender in a society where gender expectations are very rigid. We discuss our own experiences living inside and outside of the binary, and we propose that a world with less strict definitions of gender might be a better world for all of us! Follow us on Instagram! @cominginproject Follow L

Today I'm sitting down with YA author Michael Gray Bulla to talk about trans representation in books, TV, and movies! We take a look at good representation, bad representation, and the overall lack of representation for trans people in media. We also chat about Gray's new YA novel If I Can Give You That! Follow us on Instagram! @cominginproject Follow Michael Gray Bulla on Instagra

I'm talking with hairstylist and drag performer Josh Brandon (aka Ivy St. James) about all things drag! We discuss the history of drag, his experience as a performer, and the impacts of the anti-drag legislation passing in Tennessee and across the country. Follow Josh/Ivy on Instagram! @jivy85 Follow us on Instagram! @cominginproject For more information on the history of dr

I'm joined by real life bestie Ellie Hollahan to discuss our experiences with dating apps- the good, the bad, the really bad, and everything in between! We examine the ways that online dating has changed the game and how connecting with others is both easier and harder than ever! Follow us on Instagram! @cominginproject For more information: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/20/opin

I sit down with artist and dear friend Hannah Einhorn to talk about consent and rape culture. We examine the way that consent is taught (or not taught) and the systems in our society that uphold a culture of violence and misogyny. Join in as we dismantle the patriarchy and strive to create a culture of consent! Follow Hannah on Instagram! @hannah.elizabeth.einhorn Follow us on Ins

Listen in as I interview one of the coolest, kindest humans! Sam tells me about his experience as a trans man from coming out to hormones to the continuous journey of self discovery! Follow us on Instagram! @cominginproject Edited by: Becca Reddy Music by: Mary Fieler Art by: Claire Gurley

It's no secret that our words have immense power, and in this episode my favorite professor Michelle helps us think about how to be intentional and kind with the words we choose! We break down the differences between microaggressions, microassaults, and microinvalidations, and we consider how to call people in rather than calling them out! For more information: https://www.ed.ac.u

I sit down with advocacy and organizing manager for Planned Parenthood and all around badass Julie Edwards (they/them) to talk about abortion's history, the state of reproductive rights in modern America, and how we move forward! For more information: https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america https://abortionp

Listen in on a mother-daughter heart to heart about sex! My mom and I break down purity culture, its damaging effects, and how we can fight back! For more information on the sources mentioned in this episode: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/03/purity-culture-evangelical-church-harms-women/618438/ https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/21/us/true-love-waits-for-some-teen-ag