Queers and Co.

Nov 01 2024 35 ep. 49 mins 31

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Welcome to the Queers and Co. Podcast with facilitator, coach and speaker, Gem Kennedy (they/them). Each episode of the latest series poses the compelling question, “What happens when…” and delves into topics such as anxiety, AuDHD, gender identity, and beyond. Gem takes centre stage this series, sharing personal insights and reflections after a particularly difficult time in which it felt more important than ever for them to focus on living in alignment with the truest expression of themselves. If you’ve not listened before, be sure to check out the previous two series in which Gem has thought-provoking conversations with queer folks and allies who are at the forefront of change-making in areas such as fat activism, sex positivity, drag/cabaret, LGBTQ+ activism and children’s rights. Find out more about Gem's work: www.gemkennedy.com

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Ep. 6 What Happens When... You Learn to Trust Yourself?

Nov 01 2024 30 mins

Join Gem for the final episode of the series, "What Happens When... You Learn to Trust Yourself?". After visiting a Scottish castle, Gem reflects on the looming presence of oppressive systems and the work to deconstruct the ways we've internalised them. They share their experience of re-learning to trust themselves and how deepening their understanding of things like patriarchy, co

Ep. 5 What Happens When... Anxiety

Oct 25 2024 25 mins

Join Gem for this episode, "What Happens When... Anxiety?". Whilst going through a particularly bad breakup, Gem realised they experienced incredibly high levels of anxiety most of the time. Gem reflects on what has helped them (mostly) cope better with anxiety, including the impact of sensory regulation and exercise and understanding monotropism. They also talk about the grief tha

Ep. 4 What Happens When... You're Genderslime?

Oct 19 2024 39 mins

Join Gem for this episode, "What Happens When... You're Genderslime". After a spiritual counselling session including a poem by Hafiz, Gem reflects on their exploration of gender so far and why the term genderslime feels like the most accurate way to describe how they feel. Gem talks about the intersection of gender and Autism, being perceived and the importance of being seen and a

Ep. 3 What Happens When... You Find Out You're Autistic?

Oct 12 2024 36 mins

Join Gem for this episode, "What Happens When... You Find Out You're Autistic?" In this episode, Gem talks about learning about Autism whilst a family member was in severe Autistic burnout and having brainwaves about how neurodivergence shows up their family. Whilst walking along a disused railway in Scotland, Gem also shares their own process of considering formal- versus self-ide

Ep. 2 What Happens When... You're in the Shit Dad Club?

Oct 07 2024 32 mins

Join Gem for this episode, "What Happens When... You're in the Shit Dad Club?"Gem talks about something that heavily contributed to their cPTSD flare-up earlier this year. Whilst walking along the banks of the River Tweed, Gem describes what it's like being the child of a terrible dad and therefore a member of the Shit Dad Club, the culture of silence and shame that can exist in fa

Ep. 1 What Happens When... Trauma is Kicking Your Arse

Sep 27 2024 38 mins

Join Gem for this episode, "What Happens When... Trauma is Kicking Your Arse". When they experienced an intense cPTSD flare-up earlier this year, Gem realised their usual supports were no longer enough. In this episode, they reflect on what helped them navigate being stuck in a trauma response, their experience of moral scrupulosity, the importance of co-regulation and loving commu

Intro - What Happens When...? - Start Here!

Sep 25 2024 6 mins

Welcome to Series 3 of Queers and Co. It's been a while!Listen as Gem sets the scene and heads off on their trip to Scotland. Thank you so much for listening! I'd love it if you'd consider sharing and reviewing this podcast!Find out more about me and my work at www.gemkennedy.com and @thegemkennedy in all the usual places.

Aisha Shaibu - Community Ignites Joy and Belonging - 028

Jun 16 2021 53 mins

My final guest this series is the wonderful Aisha Shaibu (she/her). The founder of 'Moonlight Experiences', Aisha is a proud queer activist who champions integration, diversity & equality. Aisha believes in using the economical power of LGBTQ+ tourism and nightlife to help amplify marginalized voices and transform communities. She is also a prominent event producer who works fo

John Pendal - I Wasn't a Very Good Gay - 027

May 26 2021 56 mins

This week I’m joined by experienced BDSM educator and kinky stand-up comedian John Pendal (he/ him). In 2003, John became the 25th (and only British) winner of the International Mr. Leather contest in Chicago. Since then he has travelled extensively leading workshops, giving speeches, as a master of ceremonies or doing stand-up comedy. He now works online with Engl

Artemis D. Bear - Childism Underpins All Oppression - 026

May 19 2021 58 mins

This week I’m joined by the glorious Artemis D. Bear!! Artemis (they/them) is a non-binary queer iconoclast, who always has too many projects on the go. They are the founder and director of The Garden, a self directed learning community for young people in Bristol, and work for the Phoenix Education Trust on the Freedom to Learn programme. They are also a drag king, stage manager