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  • 208: Adam Kay | Part 2

    This week the one and only Adam Kay returned to HS Towers to chat to us about his new book ‘Undoctored’. We packed everything in, from A&E stories involving incarcerated engagement rings to the importance of confronting shame around sex for the LGBTQ+ community. In true Adam Kay style, he made me laugh and cry all at the same time and I can’t wait for you to listen.


    If you have been affected by the issues discussed in this episode please visit the following resources: 


    • Call Samaritans on 116 123 or the 24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247
    • Visit: Galop, Rape Crisis, Victim Support, The Survivors Trust.


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    21 min
  • 208: Adam Kay | Part 1

    This week the one and only Adam Kay returned to HS Towers to chat to us about his new book ‘Undoctored’. We packed everything in, from A&E stories involving incarcerated engagement rings to the importance of confronting shame around sex for the LGBTQ+ community. In true Adam Kay style, he made me laugh and cry all at the same time and I can’t wait for you to listen.


    If you have been affected by the issues discussed in this episode please visit the following resources: 


    • Call Samaritans on 116 123 or the 24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247
    • Visit: Galop, Rape Crisis, Victim Support, The Survivors Trust.


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    21 min
  • Bonus Episode: Have you come out at work?

    Well hows about a little bonus episode for you all? We are talking all about Coming Out as LGBTQ+ in The Workplace. Should you have to come out at work? How best to approach telling your workplace? You’ve all written in your brilliant stories, opinions and sage advice to make a brilliant episode that is all topped off with an enlightening chat with Micah Eames, who has done his very own TED Talk on how to open up about your identity at work in his own funny and wry way. Chris x


    Watch Micah’s TED talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/micah_eames_how_to_come_out_at_work_about_anything?language=en 

    How to bust bias at work- https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife/how-to-bust-bias-at-work-transcript 

    Workplace discrimination: How minorities are being penalised for self advocacy https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/amj.2014.0538 


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    33 min
  • 207: Florence Given | Part 2

    This week on Homo Sapiens we are joined by Sunday Times best-selling author and podcaster Florence Given. At 25, she has become a powerful spokesperson for her generation on everything from sexuality to boundaries to body image. Today we are talking face-to-face about Sex in the City, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, and why girls no longer want to put their hands up in schools. Plus, we exchange school sleepover stories as queer kids!


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    27 min
  • 207: Florence Given | Part 1

    This week on Homo Sapiens we are joined by Sunday Times best-selling author and podcaster Florence Given. At 25, she has become a powerful spokesperson for her generation on everything from sexuality to boundaries to body image. Today we are talking face-to-face about Sex in the City, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, and why girls no longer want to put their hands up in schools. Plus, we exchange school sleepover stories as queer kids!



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    30 min
  • 206: Char Ellesse | Part 2

    This week on Homo sapiens we are speaking to influencer model and podcaster Char Ellesse all about HAIR! Char is the founder of Girls Will Be Boys’, a game-changing platform that has allowed people from all different genders and sexualities to see themselves reflected online. We are talking about hair, shaving your head, and what this means for people in the queer community and beyond. Plus, how do we all stop ourselves from deleting and redownloading instagram?!


    You can show your support for World Aids Day by donating here.


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    19 min
  • 206: Char Ellesse | Part 1

    This week on Homo sapiens we are speaking to influencer model and podcaster Char Ellesse all about HAIR! Char is the founder of Girls Will Be Boys’, a game-changing platform that has allowed people from all different genders and sexualities to see themselves reflected online. We are talking about hair, shaving your head, and what this means for people in the queer community and beyond. Plus, how do we all stop ourselves from deleting and redownloading instagram?!


    You can show your support for World Aids Day by donating here.


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    📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T

    📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday

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    20 min
  • 205: Qatar & Coming out in football with Zander Murray | Part 2

    This week's episode was recorded before the devastating events in Colorado at the weekend. Homo Sapiens thoughts and prayers are with the family members of victims and with our LGBTQ+ community at this devastating time. In todays episode we are joined by the brilliant Zander Murray who has recently come out as Scotland's first openly gay senior footballer. This week also marks the beginning of the Football World Cup in Qatar. Click play to hear Zander’s take on the World Cup as an out footballer and fan as well as what needs to change to ensure that other LGBTQ+ footballers feel safe to come out. Plus, we discuss your confessions that can get your gay card revoked!


    Colorado Donation Resources:

    https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/COHealingFund?fbclid=IwAR3-zlJrNB5sT8WhtyBzgW0o68FQq6E7ZoM5qem5Sr3qA4XMebTWXpwqPZg 


    Join Stonewall’s Proud Stadium campaign to show your support for the LGBTQ+ community in Qatar and help call for an end to persecution

    https://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/stand-lgbtq-people-qatar-proud-stadiumm



    📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist

    📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T

    📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday

    📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens

    📍Email us: [email protected]

    📍Podcast Host: Acast

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  • 205: Qatar & Coming out in football with Zander Murray | Part 1

    This week's episode was recorded before the devastating events in Colorado at the weekend. Homo Sapiens thoughts and prayers are with the family members of victims and with our LGBTQ+ community at this devastating time. In todays episode we are joined by the brilliant Zander Murray who has recently come out as Scotland's first openly gay senior footballer. This week also marks the beginning of the Football World Cup in Qatar. Click play to hear Zander’s take on the World Cup as an out footballer and fan as well as what needs to change to ensure that other LGBTQ+ footballers feel safe to come out. Plus, we discuss your confessions that can get your gay card revoked!


    Colorado Donation Resources:

    https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/COHealingFund?fbclid=IwAR3-zlJrNB5sT8WhtyBzgW0o68FQq6E7ZoM5qem5Sr3qA4XMebTWXpwqPZg 


    Join Stonewall’s Proud Stadium campaign to show your support for the LGBTQ+ community in Qatar and help call for an end to persecution

    https://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/stand-lgbtq-people-qatar-proud-stadiumm



    📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist

    📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T

    📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday

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    📍Email us: [email protected]

    📍Podcast Host: Acast

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    28 min
  • 204: Dr Ronx | Part 2

    Happy Trans Awareness Week! Today we are chatting to the brilliant Dr Ronx about working as an out, trans non-binary doctor on the NHS frontline. It’s a brilliant chat about everything including why chest surgery was the best thing they ever did, how a trip to Berlin changed their perspective on gender identity and why Black Panther is so important. P.S if you are a Selling Sunset stan, we talk all things Crishelle!


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    39 min

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The world from a Queer perspective: Conversations, stories and a good old laugh with LGBTQ+ icons, allies and of course, our lovely listeners. Come and join the Homo Sapiens family with new episodes…

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