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-LGBTQIA+ resources

I am (once again) very excited about my guest this week! We were having such a rad chat and I was like "I need to hit record!".

I am pleased to welcome improviser, Shea Roberts Gyllen (they/them)! Shea is also maybe the most patient person ever as I rescheduled this episode with them mayyyyyybe 12 times, and we ended up back at the original time! This is very much like me trying to choose an outfit, I try on 12, end up back at the first!

In this episode:

-Enjoy the bird and seaplane sounds as I recorded this from Oak Bay, Vancouver Island, a humble brag!

-It feels so good to share ourselves loudly!

-Shea talks about coming out as ongoing as someone who presents femme!

-Kids can teach us so very much! Talking to kids about gender is very fun!

-Improv is FASCINATING to me! So much respect!

-Shea used to be a professional stiltwalker! My new dream job is unlocked!

-Fun fact, clothes don't make your gender!

-Shea named their child and their child named them!

-The guest recording in the episode is an educational experience! Blessed!

-Hearing a different answer to the same question from multiple guests, means there are more options and possibilities every time and I freaking love that!

-Being a parent really helped Shea discover their being non-binary!

-Step one when someone you know comes out with a new name and new pronouns? Update their contact in your phone!

-Birth spaces are very gendered, which Shea is trying to change in their work!

-Shea very kindly passes the mic and asks me about my new pronouns and it felt very nice to talk about being your she/they host in this ep! Thank you, Shea <3

Connect with my guest:

-Follow Shea on Instagram: @knittingayarn

Resources:

-Check out Totes Recall @totesrecall!

-Shea shouts out Huge Theater! hugetheater.com

-Explore Birth Bruja's website birthbruja.com!

-Yay to Chaos and Quirk art! chaosandquirk.art

-Book: They She He Me: Free to Be! reflectionpress.com/our-books/they-she-he-me

Behind the scenes:

-Podcast production and editing made possible by: Alexi Johnson and the team at @604podnetwork

-Logo Art: @raphe.ca

-Music: Shawn Kangro

-This episode of My Dad Stole My Limelight was recorded with @SquadCast