Safe Space

Feb 15 2024 80
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A cozy corner of the internet for everything LGBTQ+ hosted by Emma and Hester. Safe Space gives a voice to the voiceless by sharing regular doses of quality queer stories, news and heartwarming anecdotes to shine a light on the fact that we've always been here 🌈 Send reviews and requests to [email protected] For collaborations and partnerships please email [email protected] **Guests are welcome on the podcast** please do get in touch if you want to join us, we are based in London, email: [email protected] Follow us on: TikTok: safe_space Instagram: safespace_vids

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Ep 25: Safe Space Talks to Tiff Der about The Queer Ultimatum, Gender Expression and Self Compassion

Feb 15 2024 53 mins  
TW: Domestic Violence In this episode, we chatted with Queer icon Tiff Der, best known for their appearance on the Netflix show, The Ultimatum: Queer Love. A reality TV show that puts couples to the test when presented with a marriage ultimatum. We delved into their experience on the show and their relationship with Mildred. We touch upon topics of domestic violence. We also expl

Ep 24: What is Gender Math?

Nov 23 2023 32 mins  
This week we are exploring all things Gender and Sex from non-binary to intersex to agender. Emma explains the gender spectrum and uncovers what 'Non-Binary Math' truly means in a world of 'Girl Math' and 'Boy Math'. We take a trip around the world and uncover the different non-binary identities that exist across the globe. We hope you enjoy! 🏳️‍�

Ep 23: Is 'Coming Out' a thing from the past?

Nov 16 2023 22 mins  
In this episode, we discuss where 'coming out' came from and how it's changed from the 1960s to the present day! Inspired by Billie Eilish's Variety Interview, we look at how Gen Z are approaching queer life, and if coming out is as important as it once was... We also delve into coming out later in life and read a special story from one of our followers ❤️ We

Ep 22: Did Gay People REALLY Invent Poetry? (ft. Day Mattar)

Nov 08 2023 38 mins  
This week we explore Hester's crazy theory that the Gays actually invented Poetry! Exploring the queer coded language of poetry and ancient Gay poets of the past. We are also joined by the incredible Day Mattar, a cheeky queer poet and performer from Liverpool. Day is the co-founder of Queer Bodies poetry collective, and a facilitator of poetry workshops with various art organi

Ep 21: Martin Luther King's gay best friend!

Oct 18 2023 25 mins  
It’s Black History Month in the UK and LGBT History Month in the US and so in this episode, we are exploring exclusively Black Queer history! ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🏳️‍🌈 To help us we invited a fabulous special guest Krystal Lake to explore the forgotten gay heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. We share the story of Bayard Rustin, Martin Luther King’s friend, an

Ep 20: How Ballroom was a Black, Latinx Queer Revolution

Oct 10 2023 23 mins  
To celebrate Black History Month in UK and LGBT History Month in US we are exploring exclusively Black Queer stories this week! To help us we invited a fabulous special guest Krystal Lake to explore the fascinating origins of Ballroom Culture going back to the 1870’s. As well as the moment Voguing was born and the fascinating life story of Willi Ninja! Follow Krystal on Instagram

Ep 19: Why are people homophobic?

Sep 26 2023 29 mins  
In this episode, Hester takes a look at why people are homophobic and Emma delves into the history of how LGBTQ+ people have always found creative ways to survive, fight back, and resist hate. TW/ Violence. This episode comes after a surge of hate crimes in South London and across the world 😔 Our thoughts go out to the victims who have been affected by such violence. RIP O&#

Ep 18: Queer Cinema and Hollywood

Sep 19 2023 47 mins  
In this episode we're talking about Queer cinema and its history within Hollywood. We talk old Queer moments in movies and how the church and state censored them in the 20th century. 🏳️‍🌈 Follow us on Instagram - @safespace_vids 🏳️‍🌈 TikTok - @safe_space For requests and reviews email [email protected] For partnerships and collaborations email olivi

Ep 17: Lessons from Transgender Activists and Queer Elders - Nancy Nangeroni and Gordene MacKenzie

Aug 25 2023 52 mins  
We sat down with trans pioneer and activist Nancy Nangeroni and her long term partner and trans ally Gordene MacKenzie. After reading a quote from Nancy Nangeroni in Leslie Feinberg's 'Transgender Warriors" We were determined to find Nancy and learn more about her life as an activist over the decades. We had the pleasure of meeting Nancy alongside her long term partne

Ep 16: Exploring the Queer History of Berlin

Aug 17 2023 23 mins  
Emma and Hester take to streets of Berlin to uncover the heartbreaking love story of Lilly and Felice, the world's first transgender clinic and the Nazi persecution of the LGBTQ+ community. TW// In this episode we discuss the Holocaust. Rest in Power to all those who suffered at the hands of the Nazis.