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- Rob Madge on Role ModelsRob Madge and Glyn talk about the importance of panto in bringing LGBTQ culture to the mainstream. Rob is currently rehearsing for panto season and is performing alongside Dawn French and Julian Cary. They discuss the importance of role models and what happens when you meet your hero.
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39 min - Jonbers Blonde on TransformationGlyn has a revealing chat with drag performer Jonbers Blonde. They have previously worked and performed together, but this conversation goes beyond their work on the drag scene. Jonbers grew up in the outskirts of Belfast and had a turbulent time coming out as gay and ended up leaving home as a teenager. Jonbers discusses the journey to acceptance within their family and realising a long life vision in the transformational power of drag.
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28 min - Juno Dawson on Trans PowerGlyn chats to write Juno Dawson about her journey to becoming a bestselling author. Through lived experience as a trans woman and her writing work, Juno has provides an educational and safe space for young queer people. Despite having one of her booked banned in America, Juno has conquered the literary world from humble working class beginnings. Glyn discusses how creativity can be born out of hardship and the way Juno has harnessed her experiences to influence future generations positively.
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41 min - Char Ellesse on Redefining Gender RolesChar Ellesse is on a mission to redefine gender roles. Through her project ‘Girls Will Be Boys’ she has provided a platform for discussion about the modern perception of femininity and masculinity. She has worked to change the narrative around women shaving their head and how by challenging the views on beauty standards, we can can find freedom.
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27 min - John Whaite on Body Dysmorphia
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes conversations around eating disorders and body dysmorphia.
John Whaite won the Great British Bake Off over 10 years ago and more recently was half of the first all-male couple. In this emotional and honest conversation, Glyn gets to know the emotions behind the man who has graced mainstream TV. John opens up about his his battles with body dysmorphia and how it has impacted his mental health further with eating disorders. He shares his personal growth and finding his home around loved ones.
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29 min - Dan Gillespie Sells on An LGBTQ+ UpbringingDan Gillespie Sells is frontman of indie pop-band, The Feeling and composed the music for West End Musical, Everyone's Talking About Jamie. He grew up in a queer household with his two lesbian mums and gay uncle - as-well as remaining close to his dad. His mother is at heart of the gay rights movement as-well as being a disability rights campaigner. Dan's upbringing allowed him to have a unique upbringing that nurtured his identity. Glyn finds out the impact on having creative and emotional freedom within his family and how he carved his own career path in a world that wasn't always as welcoming.
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29 min - Dr Ronx Ikharia on Visibility
Dr Ronx lives by the motto “you cannot be what you do not see.” They have carved a path in the world they want to see with sheer determination and self-funded their way through Medical School after leaving home as a teenager. They are an Emergency medicine doctor by profession and describe themself as a queer, black, androgynous intersectional feminist. Ronx shares their journey through coming out as trans in the black community and understanding their intersection has allowed them to grow and help others. They are a positive force who uses their own lived experience to provide understanding for the LGBTQI community and beyond. Ronx often uses social media as a place to air their views and commentary on the world around them and when chatting to Glyn, they unpick the role we all play in becoming an ally.
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48 min - Myles Sexton on World AIDS Day
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes conversations around suicide.
In support of World AIDS Day, Glyn chats to activist, stylist and model, Myles Sexton. Through sharing their own HIV status, Myles has become an advocate for educating and supporting others with sexual health issues. From growing up in rural Canada, Myles shares their journey of self discovery through a turbulent time of acceptance. They are now actively working to change the stigma around HIV/AIDS and provide a vital service to the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
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34 min - Anastacia on Being An IconGlyn gets to know American singer-songwriter Anastacia. They talk about her rise to fame and how she was able to stay true to herself whilst taking on the music industry. Anastacia looks back on her experiences with cancer and how she became an advocate for early detection and support. She also discusses the merits of being a queer icon and that she is always flattered to be impersonated by drag performers.
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33 min - Dr Ranj Singh on Being Queer and ReligiousGlyn sits down with doctor, TV presenter and writer, Dr Ranj Singh. Dr Ranj was born into a traditional Sikh Indian family and came out at as queer at the age of 30 after previously being married to a woman. He talks about the importance of his Queer Family in helping him through turbulent times and allowing him to live life to his fullest.
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About We Can Be Heroes
From the publisher's feed
From being a misfit in society to a hero for a community, We Can Be Heroes is a podcast that celebrates people who have pushed through boundaries to achieve an inspirational level of success.…
Hosted by LGBTQ+ icon, Sink the Pink founder and King of the UK's club scene Glyn Fussell, this is a podcast for anyone a bit different.
Glyn will interview inspirational guests who have harnessed the power of being different and turned it into the reason they've achieved the success they have. They'll be bearing it all, talking about their hardships and struggles, but focussing on the triumphs and successes to prove that it's by being ourselves and accepting our individuality that we flourish.
Working his entire life to inspire and be a leader within the LGBTQ+ community, Glyn Fussell has a deep respect for people who work to uplift others, and that's why he believes every one of his guests deserves to be called a hero.
Glyn will be bringing these extraordinary people down to a human level for an intimate chat, working out how they've managed to fight through the struggles. He tracks their journey from finding themselves, to accepting themselves, to embracing themselves and finally becoming a hero and making their differences a superpower.
When you're different, finding a hero to look up to can be hard. Now these role models are in one place for an inspiring series that celebrates the unique!
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