Do we influence the media or does the media influence us? This is just one of the many questions that Chris and Soren try and tackle in today's episode. What is the importance of queer representation in the media and how has the presence, and the absence, of queer identities in the media, shaped both Chris and Soren's development? Why is representation so important for members of marginalized groups and how does seeing positive depictions of queer stories impact our community?

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**Please note that this episode contains sensitive behavioral health topics such as suicide and substance use. If you are experiencing a behavioral health crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 988 or visiting www.988lifeline.org.

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In this final part of a 3-week conversation, Chris and Soren fully lean into both vulnerability and authenticity as they continue to share their personal stories with listeners. In today's episode, Chris and Soren wrap up their discussion of travel, education, privilege, and the role their queer identities have played in how they experience the world and how the world experiences them. Episode 4 allows listeners to get to know Chris and Soren better and provides insight into how our co-hosts approach life all around them.

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**Please note that this episode contains sensitive behavioral health topics such as suicide and substance use. If you are experiencing a behavioral health crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 988 or visiting www.988lifeline.org.

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References:

TED Talk: The Aesthetics of Survival

Episode 3 continues the conversation begun last week with a deeper exploration of empathy. Through discussions of both travel and aging, Chris and Soren share with listeners what these topics mean to them through the lens of their LGBTQ+ identities. In today's discussion, Chris and Soren also discuss the role privilege plays in their lived experiences as well as how their queer identities impact the way they navigate the world, for better or for worse.

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**Please note that this episode contains sensitive behavioral health topics such as suicide and substance use. If you are experiencing a behavioral health crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 988 or visiting www.988lifeline.org.

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Welcome to the first of a 3-part discussion. In Episode 2, Chris and Soren celebrate their studio upgrades as they begin to dig into the public school experience from the perspectives of youth and adults alike. In today's episode, Soren talks about the pressures students feel while Chris offers some of his experiences of when he was younger as well as his perspectives as a former school social worker and elected School Committee member.

*Please note that this episode contains sensitive behavioral health topics such as suicide and substance use. If you are experiencing a behavioral health crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 988 or visiting www.988lifeline.org.

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Chris and Soren kick off the inaugural season of the Inspired Insights podcast by sharing stories from their unique and individual personal journeys navigating the world around them. Listeners will get to know more about who Chris and Soren are as they discuss a variety of topics, including the challenges of being in a world that often misunderstands or stigmatizes mental health issues, especially within the queer community.

*Please note that this episode contains sensitive behavioral health topics such as suicide and substance use. If you are experiencing a behavioral health crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 988 or visiting www.988lifeline.org.

**This podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered health advice. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

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After months of planning and taping, Chris and Soren are ready to debut the Inspired Insights Podcast. Listen in as they debrief and summarize their experience of filming the first season of Inspired Insights while practicing vulnerability, courageously sharing their stories, and outlining their hopes for the impact of the Inspired Insights Podcast.

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