A Queer Understanding

Apr 02 2025 76 ep. 39 mins

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Weekly conversations about all things queer. A space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to share our stories, struggles, and triumphs, and talk about how we're breaking glass ceilings and making an impact on society.

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The Sound of Inclusivity: Creating Classrooms Where Every Student Belongs with Bryson Tarbet

Apr 02 2025 36 mins

What does true inclusivity look like in today's music classrooms? Bryson Tarbet takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable journey from rural Ohio music teacher to worldwide instructional coach, revealing the profound challenges and unexpected joys of creating spaces where every student belongs. Drawing from his personal experiences as a neurodivergent educator and his profession

How Estate Planning Protects the Queer Community: A Conversation with EstateDocPrep.com founder Oscar Vasquez

Mar 25 2025 48 mins

Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy—it's essential for anyone who wants to protect their home, assets, and family from probate costs and legal complications after death. And the LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges that proper estate planning addresses. Oscar Vasquez shares practical insights on how living trusts and other legal documents can save your loved ones time,

Queer Romance Meets Action: How Arden Coutts Brings LGBTQ+ Experiences to the Suspense Genre

Mar 18 2025 46 mins

Discovering your authentic self can be a lifelong journey – one that becomes even more challenging when you lack the language to describe who you are. For author Arden Coutts, growing up in rural Nebraska meant navigating feelings of difference without understanding their source, eventually finding expression through poetry and later through crafting queer romantic suspense novel

Laurel Roberts-Meese: Tailoring Transformative Therapy & Strengthening Queer Relationships Through Holistic Approaches

Dec 03 2024 42 mins

Have you ever wondered how high-achieving professionals and members of the LGBTQ+ community navigate the complexities of therapy? Join us for a compelling conversation with Laurel Roberts-Meese, LMFT, a dedicated therapist and founder of the Laurel Therapy Collective, as she shares insights from her journey. From her early days in San Francisco to establishing a thriving practice i

Neil Laird: Celebrating Queer History & Embracing Fearless Creativity Through Global Storytelling

Nov 19 2024 45 mins

What if history was more colorful than you've ever imagined? Join us on A Queer Understanding as we sit down with Neil Laird, an accomplished documentary filmmaker and TV producer. Neil's journey is as fascinating as the stories he tells. Discover how his passion for cinema and history have converged into a mission to correct the misrepresentations of same-sex love in media through

Dr. Amy Herrick: Embracing Identity, Gender Fluidity, & Advocating for Trans Rights

Nov 12 2024 61 mins

Dr. Amy Herrick's story is a remarkable testament to the power of vulnerability and self-discovery. Professionally spanning genetics, chemistry, software engineering, and management, Amy's journey is a rich tapestry of personal growth and transformation. Throughout this discussion, we unravel the complexities of identity and gender, examining how they begin at birth and evolve unde

Dr. Joshua Caraballo: Harnessing Resilience & Embracing Queer Identity Through Life's Challenges

Nov 05 2024 38 mins

What if the darkest times of your life could become your greatest strengths? Dr. Joshua Caraballo, an I-O psychologist, joins us to share his extraordinary journey of resilience and transformation. Through his memoir, "I'm Not Dead . . . Yet: How I Turned My Misfortunes Into Strengths," Joshua offers an unfiltered look at overcoming mental health battles, addiction, and cancer whil

Kyleigh Weathers: Embracing Authenticity & Transforming Relationships Through Queerly Attached

Oct 29 2024 52 mins

What happens when your personal identity clashes with the beliefs you were raised with? Join us as Kyliegh Weathers, a former Mormon and now a Certified Attachment Coach, shares her extraordinary journey of self-acceptance and growth. Growing up as a lesbian in a conservative religious environment, Kyleigh opens up about the challenges she faced and how these experiences shaped her

Heather Gibbons Empowering Through Activism and Community Engagement

Oct 15 2024 35 mins

Heather Gibbons shares her transformative journey from the corporate world to founding INMO Creative, a marketing agency driven by a passion for social impact. Influenced by Simon Sinek's "Find Your Why," she unpacks how experiences across various industries have fueled her commitment to making a positive impact. Her story underscores the power of meaningful work inspired by person

Addison Moore: Empowering Inclusive Entrepreneurship & Youth Leadership in LGBTQ Advocacy

Oct 08 2024 51 mins

Addison Moore, a dynamic Black and non-binary activist, shares their transformative journey from Georgia to Washington, D.C., reshaping the landscape of inclusive entrepreneurship and advocacy. You'll hear how Addison overcame a challenging childhood to own Dolly Queens Moving, a venture dedicated to serving the LGBTQ community, and their ambitions to expand into specialized remode