Welcome to Over the Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ podcast dedicated to queer education and queer representation. Hosted by Rachel Keighley (she/her).

Episode 9: Being a Genderfluid Lesbian with Zoe Stoller (she/they):

In this episode Zoe shares her story coming out as a genderfluid lesbian and fears they have had over exploring gender, and how that intersects with being a lesbian.

We discuss the lack of education on what being genderfluid is and how you can be genderfluid, and a lesbian.

Today, Zoe is a mental health warrior and LGBTQ+ activist, releasing amazing educational content on a variety of LGBTQ+ topics, including understanding sexuality and gender identity, some definitions, and debunking stereotypes and myths.

For more information on Zoe:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoestoller/

Information, support and resources:

• Calm app: https://www.calm.com/

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Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ podcast dedicated to queer education and queer representation. Hosted by Rachel Keighley (she/her).

Episode 8: LGBTQ+ labels with Jules (they/them):

In this episode Jules and I talk about LGBTQ+ labels. We cover what a label is, and discuss why labels are useful, but also why sometimes they can be dangerous or a hindrance to people discovering or expressing their identity. We also share some of our own experiences using labels and exploring language.

As always, what we discuss is not a hard fast rule. Some people love using a particular label to express themselves, whilst others feel labels are too restrictive, and others still fall somewhere in between. All of these views are totally valid, and I urge you to do what’s right for you.

Information, support and resources on LGBTQ+ labels:

• Zoe Stoller: https://www.zoestoller.com

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Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ podcast dedicated to queer education and queer representation. Hosted by Rachel Keighley (she/her).

Episode 7: Religion, activism and queer connections with Megan Pulvermacher (she/her):

In this episode Megan discusses her own coming out journey, and the challenges reconciling religion with her sexuality, and overcoming internalised homophobia. 

Today, Megs is an incredible activist within the LGBTQ+ community and works on creating spaces for queer women to connect, get inspired, collaborate and have fun. Megs talks about this work, as well as her podcast ‘out what now’ where she helps people navigating their coming out journeys through answering common questions or making connections with queer business and service providers. 

For more information on Megan:

• Liveheadfirst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveheadfirst/

The Stonewall Reader - Jason Baumann and The New York Public Library

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Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ podcast dedicated to queer education and queer representation. Hosted by Rachel Keighley (she/her).

Episode 6: Bisexuality with Ellie Nethaway (she/her):

In this episode Ellie shares her story discovering she is bisexual, and the challenges and barriers bisexual people face in a society that typically understands sexuality to be binary. 

We also discuss how bisexual people can often face marginalisation from both the heterosexual community and the wider LGBTQ+ community, and therefore how we can reflect and create more inclusive spaces for everyone. 

Information, support and resources for bisexual people, and LGBTQ+ allies:

• Bisexual Resource Center: https://biresource.org

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Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ podcast dedicated to queer education and queer representation. Hosted by Rachel Keighley (she/her).

Episode 5: LGBTQ+ families with Rachel Smith (she/her):

In this episode Rachel talks about her two children, who came out as LGBTQ+ in 2020. She also shares her own journey learning more about identity, and reflects on how our patriarchal society has limited gender expression and exploration. We also talk about education and the value of seeing LGBTQ+ people represented. Finally, Rachel shares some amazing resources for anyone wanting to know more about gender identity, whether you are LGBTQ+, or the parent or ally of someone who is LGBTQ+.

Information, support and resources for gender non-binary people, and LGBTQ+ allies:

• This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson

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Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ podcast dedicated to queer education and queer representation. Hosted by Rachel Keighley (she/her).

Episode 4: Being nonbinary with Lindsey (they/them) and Susie (she/her)

In this episode, Lindsey shares their journey discovering they are non-binary. Together Lindsey and Susie share some of the challenges non-binary people face everyday, including bathrooms, changing rooms, and marriage. We discuss the difficulties circumnavigating a gender binary world and how best to respond to people who are misinformed on gender. They also share some fantastic resources and podcasts on being non-binary.

Information, support and resources for gender non-binary, genderqueer, and gender diverse people:

• Mermaids UK: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk

• https://www.instagram.com/thefoxfisher/

More information on this podcast:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/

Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

• http://genderedintelligence.co.uk

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ podcast dedicated to queer education and queer representation. Hosted by Rachel Keighley (she/her).

Episode 2: LGBTQ+ stereotypes with Tita Marr (she/her).

In this episode Rachel and Tita discuss and debunk 15 common myths and stereotypes applied to different LGBTQ+ identities. They also have an honest conversation about their own journey learning about identity.

For more information and more LGBTQ+ stereotypes and myths:

• Stonewall LGBT Myth Buster: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/node/55084

More information on this podcast:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/

Tita's 'coming out' story:

https://youtu.be/uiZeUiOhq0I

Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Over the Rainbow podcast hosted by Rachel Keighley (she/her).

Episode 1: Coming out as LGBTQ+ with co-host Jules Neuhaus (they/them).

In this episode Rachel and Jules explore the process of coming out, and the challenges one may face, particularly in a cisgender, heteronormative society. They also share some valuable resources for LGBTQ+ people and allies who may need help with this process. 

For more information and resources:

Enough is Enough: https://www.enough-is-enough.eu

Stonewall: https://www.stonewall.org.uk

Mermaids UK: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk

Proud Trust: https://www.theproudtrust.org

More information on this podcast:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13

Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, a new LGBTQ+ podcast dedicated to queer education and queer representation. In this introductory episode, the host, Rachel Keighley shares her motivations for starting the podcast, including educating each other on identity, whilst also offering a way for LGBTQ+ people to access much needed support and resources.

Welcome to a new step in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, where the ultimate goal is that one day, we will all be free to define ourselves in a world without constraints on identity. 

Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena