SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENS

Everyone’s dream best friend CYRUS VEYSSI joins me to chat about being Persian and Queer on social media, what it’s like having the most supportive Iranian family of all time, and the art of the clap back.

Surprise! I have ADHD and it's been rough going this long in life without knowing. Was I sleepy while recording this..absolutely. This episode we'll go over fears of being vulnerable (even with yourself)...people pleasing habits (yikes)...and how learning to be honest with yourself makes it easier to deal with shitty people.

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Listen to SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENS on your favorite podcast platform:

www.sheherthey.com

FOLLOW on Instagram:

-She/HER/THEY @sheherthey

-KITTENS @iamkittens

#sheherthey #laurenabedini

Since language around gender/sexuality/identity is limited, nuanced, and ever evolving, some of the terms used here may become outdated. Please know our intention in this space is to be inclusive and validating of all marginalized identities. KITTENS is committed to learning the most appropriate terminology along with her guests, but just incase anyone gets it wrong...we apologize in advance and promise to do our best to stay on top if it. xo

CHAPTERS

00:00 HI!

02:01 "Speak up even if your voice shakes." People pleasing & masking your true self

02:56 ADHD Diagnosis

05:17 Fear of being vulnerable about struggles

09:29 Being honest with yourself hits different

10:54 Sarah Shahi episode takeaways

SARAH SHAHI sits down with KITTENS to talk about her experience as the iconic Carmen on The L Word, her connection to Persian culture, and how playing Billie on Netflix's hit Sex/Life empowered her to chase her happy.

NEW EPISODES ON WEDNESDAY'S WITH SPECIAL GUESTS EVERY OTHER WEEK:)

Listen to SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENS on your favorite podcast platform and watch on Youtube:

www.sheherthey.com

FOLLOW on Instagram:

-She/HER/THEY @sheherthey

-KITTENS @iamkittens

-SARAH SHAHI @sarahshahi

Since language around gender/sexuality/identity is limited, nuanced, and ever evolving, some of the terms used here may become outdated. Please know our intention in this space is to be inclusive and validating of all marginalized identities. KITTENS is committed to learning the most appropriate terminology along with her guests, but just incase anyone gets it wrong...we apologize in advance and promise to do our best to stay on top if it. xo

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro

04:08 Sarah intro

07:00 Persian background & connection to culture

10:14 Sarah’s name and why she changed it growing up in Texas

13:47 Persian response to playing a Lesbian on The L Word

14:33 Experience as Carmen on The L Word and cultural impact

23:41 How to manage hard times and her upcoming book ‘Life Is Life’

28:16 Lessons from SexLife and how embracing obstacles breeds authenticity

38:29 Advice for pivoting your path instead of settling

41:31 Dream Creative Zone

HOST

Lauren "KITTENS" Abedini

GUEST

Sarah Shahi

Has anyone asked you why you are 'choosing' to be gay or "different" or anything that's just part of you because it makes them uncomfortable? Some things within us aren't a choice...but we make the decision to be authentic or not...which can be hard for people to accept. In this episode we'll go over ways you can challenge people to see and accept you for who you are, along with some hacks to be happier because life's hardddd.

KITTENS sits down with Nashville Drag Queen's, Vidalia Anne Gentry & Delta Granta to chat about how the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and 'Drag Bans' have backfired on the bigots and how they've defied conservative societal pressure to become their most sparkly authentic selves.

Life is hard and it's easy to beat yourself up, become impatient, and spiral into negative thoughts. This episode will explore self forgiveness and how to 'trust the process' when you're feeling let down in life.

KITTENS sits down with JORDAN GONZALEZ from HBO's Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin to discuss representation on screen for trans men & trans masc individuals, JORDAN'S revolutionary role as ASH from PLL, and how coming out a queer or trans person can empower chasing your career dreams.

G FLIP sits down with KITTENS to discuss their goals as a nonbinary artist, their relationship with Chrishell Straus from Selling Sunset, the difficulties of being thrust into the mainstream (and largely Cis-Hetero) spotlight, and managing work/life balance as an artist.

ZOLITA sits down for an interview with KITTENS to share how she got into music, filmmaking, the 'lesbian gaze' used in her music videos, and using media to heal.

REZZ sits down with KITTENS to open up about her private struggle with anxiety, sleep deprivation, finding healthy love, and advice for aspiring music producers.