In The Den with Mama Dragons

Nov 17 2024 113 ep. 50 mins 24
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You're navigating parenting an LGBTQ+ child without a manual and knowing what to do and what to say isn't always easy. Each week we’ll visit with other parents of queer kids, talk with members of the LGBTQ+ community, learn from experts, and together explore ways to better parent our LGBTQ+ children. Join with us as we walk and talk with you through this journey of raising healthy, happy, and productive LGBTQ+ humans.

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The Election Is Over–Now What?

Nov 17 2024 72 mins  
Send us a textThe outcome of the recent presidential election has left many of us reeling and feeling concern for our LGBTQ+ community, especially for our queer children. Many of us in the Mama Dragons community are already feeling the impact as our children share with us their fears and real-life interactions at school, work, and in the community. So, what can we do? This week In

In the Den is Getting a New Host!

Nov 10 2024 64 mins  
Send us a textIn the Den with Mama Dragons is entering a new era! After almost two years, our original host Jen is passing the hosting microphone on to another amazing Mama Dragon who will take the lead. Our new host is Sara LaWall. Sara has guest-hosted several episodes in the past and should be familiar to regular listeners. Today, Jen sits down with Sara to visit, so that we can

Words With Friends 15

Nov 07 2024 4 mins  
Send us a textWords with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Gender Binary shared by Jess in North CarolinaGender Expansive shared by Julie in Snohomish, WashingtonGender Expression shared by Marie, formerly in TexasGender Queer shared by Kate in Mel

Dealing with Microagressions

Nov 03 2024 58 mins  
Send us a textNote: This episode is a replay of a past episode (E44) that felt timely as the holidays approach again. We asked members of our group to share some of the most hurtful things that had been said to them or their LGBTQ children, even if the speaker’s intentions were good. The response was absolutely overwhelming. Some of the reported comments would be considered micro

Transcend: Portraying Trans & Non-Binary people in Art with Rae Senarighi

Oct 27 2024 71 mins  
Send us a textArt has such power to transform the way we see the world and to show us new perspectives, ideas, and values. Art can also be an invitation to beauty and joy, which is something we all need more of in our lives and the world, especially in these times. This week In the Den, guest host Sara LaWall talks with special guest Rae Senarighi, also known as the Transpainter, a

Mama Dragons Stories: Britt

Oct 20 2024 41 mins  
Send us a textThere are similarities and differences between all of our individual stories. We come from diverse religious backgrounds, political parties, family dynamics, and geographic areas. Each of us started at different levels of acceptance, but we all relate to the desire of wanting to protect our children over our own biases. A few times a year, we will be sharing a Mama Dr

Telling Queer Stories with Nico Lang

Oct 13 2024 59 mins  
Send us a textWe have introduced several LGBTQ+ people on this podcast in the past. Our hope is to better understand the unique and individual lives of people who are not always represented. We also hope to remind our listeners that there is a world of possibility that exists for our kids–the same possibilities as any of our straight and cis kids. This week In the Den, Jen explor

The Mama Dragon Behind the Masterpiece Cake Lawsuit

Oct 06 2024 51 mins  
Send us a textAs Mama Dragons, we often find ourselves in places where we have the opportunity to stand up and advocate for our queer children. Today In the Den, Jen sits down with fierce Mama Dragon Debbie Thomas to talk about her experiences of mothering two LGBTQ+ children, and how she learned to advocate for her child in a big way–all the way to the Supreme Court.Special Gues

Fighting Back Against Transphobic Laws

Sep 29 2024 61 mins  
Send us a textAs states across the nation continue to target transgender children, some families flee for safety and refuge. Some families choose to be as invisible as possible for their safety, and we support and celebrate that. But other families are choosing to plant their feet and fight back. Today’s In the Den guest is a mom from Texas who fought back when the state investig

Words With Friends 14

Sep 26 2024 6 mins  
Send us a textWords with Friends episodes are bonus episodes where different members of Mama Dragons provide definitions for LGBTQ related topics. This episode includes the following definitions:Prejudice shared by Chris Davis in MaineUnconscious Bias shared by Lisa Renaud in Windsor, Ontario, CanadaMicroaggressions shared by Marnie in Gold Coast, AustraliaDiscrimination shared by