Fluff

Happy LGBT history month lovely listeners! We're still here, we're still queer and we're still sharing our stories in your ear! We're bringing back this episode on Coming Out from mid May because we cover so many important topics for queer folx, including tips on how to come out and how to listen when someone is coming out to you. Our community has been disproportionately impacted by Covid-19 and this LGBT history we want to remind our Fluff community to spread the love and check in on your people!

Here's what we said last time:

We are so happy to be GAY! And to be able to Shimmy and Sing it from the Rainbow Rooftops. Your Fluff Hosts share their Coming Out Journeys; giving thanks to the Vibrant Cities of London & Toronto showing us our first Lesbians and Queer Bars! 

#comingOut

What are we learning today? Well Lovely Listeners, we will break down what is 2sLGBTQIA+; why it is a privilege to Come Out; how to support people Coming Out and much much more! 

#allies

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How are you doing listeners?

Are you feeling the distance? We sure are! Not only do Emma and Jess live in different countries now, but they have had 5 trips to visit each other cancelled since October. Lockdown 3 is tough everyone! How can we keep connected?

We thought this week it would be nice to revisit this gem from season 1 - full of ideas of how to stay in touch with love ones you can't cuddle in person. Emma also highlights in the new intro a gorgeous charity called Migrateful where you can send or join your loved ones on a virtual cooking course. Food always brings us together right? *munch munch munch*

Here's what we said last time:

Your Fluff Hosts are very experienced in Relationships at a Distance! Now that the whole world are engaging in virtual communications with loved ones; in Fluff style we bring you our Top Tips along with some wild anecdotes. We explore both romantic relationships & treasured family & friend relationships. Distance can bring FUN & creativity to help support the emotions that come with not seeing your chosen people’s faces

Tune in this Friday!

#fridays4friendship #fun #silliness#wellbeing #honesttruths #queer#creativequarantine #distance#distantrelationships#communications #facetime#letterwriting #margaretatwood

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This year one of the biggest thing we have learned is that 'home' is such and important place. It's our sanctuary, our place of rest, our place to play, and our place to LIVE. For many of us, its kinda also become a place of work. Though we may be itching to get OUT of our homes, we still know that investing in our spaces has definitely become a priority. This summer Jess and Emma both moved, Jess from room to room, Emma across the country, but this has meant that your Fluff hosts have been given blank slates and the exciting opportunity to NEST. 6 months later and we're still working away - framing pictures, building terrariums, up-cycling furniture. Nesting has become our favourite pastime!

Here is what we said about the original episode:

Everybody deserves their own slice of a tranquil sanctuary. If you are a Renter it can sometimes be uninspiring or too much effort to gift yourself decor for your soul. It can also feel like too much of an investment if your home feels ‘temporary’. Or maybe you are like Jess and always say “when I am bigger I will have...”? (And then you are in your 30’s)

Luckily Emma is extremely experienced in budget but brilliant decorating and in this episode we inspire you that you are WORTHY of investing in your space. Happy Space = Happier Mind.

With massive brush strokes of LAUGHTER join us in this episode with self-confessed “know it all” Emma & a buzzing Jess with her new bedroom and get your creative minds ticking! #staycation2020 

Plus a lovely Meowment for Chilli Cat 🌶 

#nesting #decorating #budgetdecor#wellbeingpodcast #comedypodcast#queerpodcast#podcastersofinstagram#podernfamily #podcastcommunity#queerartists#queerartistsofinstagram#meowment #charlottemoss#passionfordetails

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It's Friday!!!!! Are you having a drink? Are you drinking gin in January? Do you want to learn more about gin and listen to us lose the plot along the way?

Well let's talk a walk back down memory lane to our first episode of the sub series: Getting Hammered!

Listeners might remember from last time round that this is actually a VISUAL episode where you can witness our debauchery through our YouTube channel - FluffCreatives (link in bio)

Here's what we had to say last time: Getting Hammered... what can you expect? In our Getting Hammered series you can Sip On your Fluff Hosts: sampling & recommending various spirits; concocting various tasty mixes; anecdotes galore about our memories attached to that spirit & Shots of history behind the spirit’s evolution

In this episode we are downing our favourite:

GIN! Including sippy-soo’s of @gordonsginuk @opihrgin & our love of @bombaysapphire @tanqueraygin .

A new Fluff series with cheeky visuals too! A podcast gift for your ears, or a treat for your eyes by watching our video recording on our YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv8IbOJxaWg&feature=youtu.be

CW: Visuals of spirit bottles & drinking; discussions of being tipsy, drunk & a bit hungover

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Well this year, its nice to rely on the consistent things. Thankfully Jess and Emma have continued to be regular poopers!

Here's a nice light and incredibly informative episode for you to sink your butt cheeks into.

Original notes:

Emma and Jess excitedly welcome you to our Second Fluff Episode!

Relationships are all about being honest so your Fluff hosts are getting down and dirty in this episode. 🤪🤪 We wanted to make sure that our podcast was accessible to everyone and that we talk about inclusive experiences... BRING ON THE POO 💩!! In this episode you can expect hilarious anecdotes and a surprising amount of learning about one of our most basic bodily functions! 

Tune in Friday!

#fridays4friendship #fun #silliness#wellbeing #honesttruths

We will be available on Apple, Spotify, Acast, and most podcast platforms!! 💃🏻🧡💚

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Remember when Fluff started out and we thought Covid would be gone by 2021? Well... though we have many more reasons to have hope now the 'Rona is still kicking around. While we wait for Season 2, how about we look back at our original episode on Covid-19?

Original Episode Notes:

Our Fluff Listeners spoke and Your Hosts listened. We bring you an episode addressing Covid-19 with a truly insightful glance into Frontline NHS life through an Interview with the wonderful A&E Nurse, Lara Gray 💚💜In Fluff Tradition, we bring you some funny anecdotes about our time in Quarantine together- along with compassion; our Well-Being Top Tips & solidarity

#fridays4friendship #fun #silliness#wellbeing #honesttruths #queer#creativequarantine #nhs#healthcareworkers 

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Listeners! It's the Season 1 finale! This week Jess and Emma complete their trilogy of Volunteering and Kindness episodes as well as their first season of the podcast by talking about ways to share the love with people experiencing homelessness this winter. As Covid has swept across the world, this year more than ever, our communities need more love and support from those who are able to give.

Jess and Emma talk about their own experiences of volunteering in homeless shelters and also highlight charities in London, Toronto and Edinburgh that you might want to support this year.

The episode finishes off with a little recap of Fluff's journey across the last 9 months and of course a bit too much information about Jess and Emma's bodily fluids. Thank you Listeners - see you in 2021!

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Episode 1:49: VOLUNTEERING & KINDNESS: GLORIOUS ELDERS 

Released 12/12/20

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It is always important to support the loneliness that our elders may experience; but as this may be heightened in the holiday season, Fluff are here to deliver our creative ideas for how to connect and raise the spirits of our older loved ones, at a distance.

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We discuss the health impacts of loneliness and share stories from our own work of using the Arts to support the health of older people; and why the Arts truly does help!

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There is lots of advice available on the internet including from @ageuk@yegmealsonwheels @alzscot@volunteer.edinburgh@jacksons_lanecl ;as referred to in this episode. Do look at telephone support lines available for older ones that are open 365 days, 24/7, which may provide a vital listening ear to isolated elders. 

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#supportelders #combatloneliness#combatlonelinessineldery#goldenoldies #oldercare#dementiacare #fridays4friendship#queerpodcast #wellbeingpodcast#comedypodcast #podernfamily#podcastcommunity

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For the month of December, Fluff are doing what we love best: raising community spirit and sharing creative ideas for uplifting others with kindness; and in exchange, hopefully we ourselves can feel more grounded; connected & positive accomplishments for 2020!

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In this episode we highlight volunteering and acts of kindness for fluffy friends! The winter and holiday season can bring challenges to our animal friends and we highlight how to support them and keep those tails wagging and mouths purring! 

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For specific advice for supporting your animal friends at home during Covid-19, you can visit: 

https://www.rspca.org.uk/coronavirus

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Do you have any further ideas or volunteering recommendations for animals? Get in touch with us! We love to hear from you!

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Shout outs in this episode include: @gardenlines @the_blue_cross@joythebaker @thecookierookie@livelaughrowe

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The Holiday Season is upon us Listeners and it is the most wasteful time of year. Mass production; plastic decorations; so much energy use & single-use items disposed! HOWEVER- there is a lot of joy to be had investing in Ethical Shopping & showering your loved ones with Handmade Gifts!

Let Fluff guide you through our Ethical Shopping Tips and our vibrant ideas for Handmade Gifts. Also we inform our listeners on the many celebrations besides Christmas that are celebrated this Holiday Season.

Episode shout outs include: @cookieandkate @riot.theory@monsoon @emperorscloth@lucyandyak @crowded_kitchen 

#ethicallymade #ethicalgifts#ethicalshopping #handmadegifts#handmadewithlove#handmadechristmas #ethical#handmade #holigays#wellbeingpodcast #comedypodcast#queerpodcast #podernfamily#podcast #podcastcommunity

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