How to Survive the Apocalypse: A Queer Person’s Guide to Living in America

In this episode, Chelsea Johnson LMFT discussed the intersection of neurodivergence and queerness in our world. Joined by a long-standing close friend and queer human, Zachary Kopciak, they unpack this concept, themes of gender non-conformity, and finding "home" as a queer person with chosen family.

Article mentioned in this podcast: The Link Between Neurodivergence and Queerness, Explained | The Swaddle

In this episode, Chelsea Johnson LMFT explores the topic of "erasure", and hidden part of our identities we may hold. Joined by Dr. Brittany Bate, they discuss increasing visibility and support for these parts of ourselves that often feel unseen, as well as erasure at larger systemic levels in our culture.

Be Bold Psychology (Groups and Individual Therapy Services mentioned in this episode): https://beboldpsychnc.com/

In this episode, Chelsea Johnson, LMFT explores the "queer awakening" of the pandemic, and the cascade of self-identified "late bloomer" queers that came out in recent years. Topics unique to this experience are explored, and Chelsea is joined by Brianna (Hicks) Lassen, LCMHC to unpack what folks in this population may be experiencing and how they can feel valid in the community.

Brianna's Practice: https://www.halfmoonmentalhealth.com/

In this episode, Chelsea Johnson LMFT explores topics of ritual, grief, and death amongst folx in the LGBTQIA+ community. Joined by EO Mendelsohn, LMFTA (founder of Queer Death Club), they do a deeper dive into queer bodies and their value, inclusivity (or lack thereof) as it pertains to loss and death, and ways we can open conversations around these topics with others.

LINK TO QUEER DEATH CLUB: https://queerdeathclub.com/

In this episode, Chelsea Johnson, LMFT does a deep dive into the "inner oppressor" inside most queer folx, and how we recognize and stop this voice from impacting our authenticity and mental health. Joined by Adriana Gomez-Nichols, LCMHC, together they discuss strategies and concepts related to this, and how we can support and celebrate other LGBTQIA+ folx, rather than replicate discrimination and divide ourselves.

Chelsea Johnson, LMFT discusses anti-trans legislation being passed all over the United States, and resources available to trans and gender non-conforming youth and their families. Special thanks to activist Kristen Havlik for her grassroots work on gathering and disseminating this information to youth and their families.

Kristen Havlik: https://www.instagram.com/kristenhavliknc/

Southern Trans Emergency Project: https://southernequality.org/styep/

Queer Med: www.queermed.com

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic

Point of Pride: https://www.pointofpride.org/

Trans Lifeline: translifeline.org

Trans Empowerment Project: https://transempowerment.org/

"Cis Parent Trans Kid" Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/cisparenttranskid/

In this first Episode, Chelsea Johnson, LMFT opens up about her own personal journey to finding her identity, her calling and her passion, and the amazing power of storytelling. Also joined by her wife, Stephanie Herrera, they explore how queer partnerships navigate together the complex issues in our culture affecting queer folx, as well as raising children as queer parents in this climate.

Link to book mentioned in this episode: Pink, Blue, and You by Elise Gravel and Mykaell Blais

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/634512/pink-blue-and-you-by-elise-gravel-and-mykaell-blais/