Through their telltale love of metaphor and a generous dose of vulnerability, Amber unpacks her last two months: what it's like to be in the thick of deconstructing and transformation, navigating all this for the first time with a partner. She contemplates what it means to pursue a Big Love, and ultimately, comes around to offering a very queer invitation to all.

Amber takes a deeper dive into their tendency towards offering disclaimers, unpacking when disclaimers serve and when they are actually dis-claiming oneself. They share some critical moments in their queer journey around gatekeeping, language policing, dealing with imposter syndrome and moving towards greater intentionality in claiming themselves - including a part of themselves they are newly welcoming out in the open.

Amber is joined by their oh-so-special guest, Camille (hint: joyfriend) for an intimate peek at conversation between the two. They explore the nuanced world of transitions, shifting identities, authenticity and more fully inhabiting ourselves - including what led them to each other. Camille shares from the heart about coming into their transness, what being non-binary means to them and what it's like to navigate these changes as a parent.

Amber shares her struggle to sink into joy from a place of deep acquaintance with grief and life in long-term crisis mode. With a number of rabbit trail stories, they offer a reflection and invitation to rewrite new narratives on top of the old. And, spoiler alert: a boyfriend is mentioned... With a post-recording addition of the MOST ironic story of Amber's life.

What could be more queer than a conversation involving both polyamory and a witchy way of honoring the seasonal shifts (well, adding astrology, naturally, but that's not included in this episode)? What this episode does contain, however, are Amber's reflections on the roundabout path to clearing space in her life for new love, discovering how to date and learning, yet again, never to say never. Instagram: follow @to_be_continued_podcast and/or @kiss_the_earth_amber for links to published writings.

Amber reflects on their word for this year, while reviewing the word that shaped 2020 & 2021. If you need a gentle (un-obnoxious) "pep talk" as we step into this next calendar year, this is for you. Find them on Instagram: @to_be_continued_podcast. Album referenced in this episode: Nothing is Lost, by Luca Fogale.

Amber talks about finding themselves caught in a paradigm shift with regards to the concept of family - and how they define it now. She explores the work of rewiring the brain towards this new orientation, definition and story of family, while continuing to give space to the old. And finally, introduces their nearest and dearest who are "home" and family now.

Per their usual style, Amber infuses a lot of introspective angst into a topic that might be more light to others - casual dating - and learns emotional catfishing is a thing. The whole point of casual is, well, that it's easier, right? Amber sets out to prove otherwise in a thorough examination of why casual, as she defines it, is a maddeningly deceptive concept, but maybe also, a necessary teacher.

Amber shares off-the-cuff thoughts on being "straight passing," grappling with the "privilege" that's often assigned to passing and ways they've played around with "queering up" their look. They share how the world perceives them vs. how they perceive themselves, what this feels like and how it's evolved since first coming out.

Amber's first time of many firsts: talking publicly about sex (and sexlessness), pussy, their love of hands, queer dating and, oh yes, tick checks. Follow on Instagram: @to_be_continued_podcast