<![CDATA[Talk to Touch - Open Conversation with Queer Artists & Creatives]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch The podcast where I explore the experiences of queer creatives, from artists to writers. I delve into the joys and challenges of their artistic journey and how their queerness influences their work.

Talk to Touch; because connection starts with open conversation. 🌻

]]> RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:11:32 GMT en a78963de-64dd-534b-bb5d-52c3bea71f7d https://media.rss.com/talk-to-touch/20250623_040622_a328cb347017d5dfc1d2054abbaec6bc.png Talk to Touch - Open Conversation with Queer Artists & Creatives https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch yes Denver Shai Denver Shai, artist, writer and photographer Denver Shai, artist, writer and photographer true episodic podcast <![CDATA[Being Queer in a Straight Relationship]]> An open and frank conversation with book-seller and artist, Avalon Plant. 

In this episode we look at the challenges of being bisexual, and why some people seem to have such an issue with it.


We also discuss being femme-presenting, access to queer spaces, self-identity and the challenges, judgements and expectations from both straight and queer communities.


Thank you for listening and allowing this podcast to be a part of your day.🌻

Follow and find the podcast on Instagram.


Book link: Bi - The hidden culture, history, and science of bisexuality

https://amzn.eu/d/5vi4aFp


Website

Podcast episodes can also be found on my website

denverkarsenshai.com

https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/talk-to-touch-podcast


YouTube

You can see the video on Talk to Touch YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


Instagram

https://instagram.com/talktotouchpodcast?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081578 64e638eeaa19f10011869f2e 2400 full 4 4 3 3 true Wed, 30 Aug 2023 22:08:18 GMT <![CDATA[Proudly Queer: A Conversation with Dr Harry Heuser: Part 3]]> A three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.

Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving.


Thank you for listening.

Denver 


Trigger Warning:

Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.


You will find the video recording of this episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/BhEnpgbbsaU


A big thank you to every one who helped to make this episode an amazing experience.

Aim King - Videographer

James Priestly

Phil Garratt

Neil Holland

And to everyone in the audience, your presence made this episode truly memorable.


Other information:

My website is finally live and this is where you will find information about all of my projects, including my art and photography, with more things to come.

 

https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081579 64da67cc0fa6eb00115487b8 1441 full 4 4 2 2 true Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:10:27 GMT <![CDATA[Proudly Queer: A Conversation with Dr Harry Heuser: Part 2]]> The second episode in a three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.

Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving.


Thank you for listening.

Denver 


Trigger Warning:

Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.


You will find the video recording of this episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/3FXQLWdYTIs


A big thank you to every one who helped to make this episode an amazing experience.

Aim King - Videographer

James Priestly

Phil Garratt

Neil Holland

And to everyone in the audience, your presence made this episode truly memorable.


Other information:

My website is finally live and this is where you will find information about all of my projects, including my art and photography, with more things to come.

 https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081580 64ce706f1c49bf001177fb0e 2153 full 4 4 2 2 true Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:05:11 GMT <![CDATA[Proudly Queer: A Conversation with Dr Harry Heuser: Part 1]]> A three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.

Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving.


Thank you for listening.

Denver 


Trigger Warning:

Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.


You will find the video recording of this episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/qRlVkVpCzFA


A big thank you to every one who helped to make this episode an amazing experience.

Aim King - Videographer

James Priestly

Phil Garratt

Neil Holland

And to everyone in the audience, your presence made this episode truly memorable.


Other information:

My website is finally live and this is where you will find information about all of my projects, including my art and photography, with more things to come.

 

https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081581 64ce6e25da2e2100117fa9f5 1633 full 4 4 2 2 true Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:00:35 GMT <![CDATA[Where Have I Been?]]> Welcome to season 4 - it's been a year since since the podcast started 😳 and what a busy year it's been.

I've finally got the website up and running, do check it out using the link below - it's still a work in progress with more to come.


https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/talk-to-touch-podcast


Thank you for joining me. 🙏🏾

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081582 64c7f42f8ad4d40011e54959 1190 full 4 4 1 1 false Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:30:43 GMT <![CDATA[The Podcast, Me and the End of Season 3]]> Despite waking up at about 3am, in the final episode of Season 3, I share plans for the upcoming episodes and some changes to come.


🙏🏾 Thank you for listening, tuning in and joining me on this journey of Talk to Touch. It is my honour and pleasure to contribute to our community.

I look forward to being a part of your day.


📌 Season 4 starts 5th June



@dk_shai


Tom's instagram:@tkgeared


DK Shai 🌻

xxx



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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081583 640e263b3375ac0011d7e2a5 1248 full 3 3 10 10 false Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:00:18 GMT <![CDATA[Do You Need to Come Full Circle?]]> Often we go on the hunt for our "purpose" or the "right Career" believing its this elusive thing for which we have to hunt.

What if you've been looking in the wrong place? What if it's been with you all along?

What if like me, you need to come full circle?


Thank you for listening/Thank you for allowing me to 

be a part of your day.

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081584 6404dc9a9ade87001157a328 1728 full 3 3 9 9 true Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:00:49 GMT <![CDATA[You Can't Be It Unless You See it?]]> Have you ever heard a popular phrase that did not ring true for you?


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LGBT_firsts_by_year


Thank you for listening and allowing me to 

be a part of your day.


DK Shai 🌻

xxx

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081585 63f9f5cfc89ace00118dbac7 1120 full 3 3 8 8 false Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:00:23 GMT <![CDATA[Don't Wait For Permission]]> Waiting for validation from others can be what stops us moving forward and living the we create for ourselves.

How long should we wait for validation from others?


Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day.

DK Shai 🌻

xxx



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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081586 63f34dc48f3966001156f4d6 1627 full 3 3 7 7 false Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:39:39 GMT <![CDATA[A Binding, A Song & A New Life]]> 📚 Three books: one which I've read three times, with a fourth on the horizon and one I'm yet to read.

If you're looking for some queer fiction allow me to share three with you, one of which is my favourite.🥳


If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts


Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day.

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081587 63e7a43c6966e90010c3dd9a 1269 full 3 3 6 6 false Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:00:42 GMT <![CDATA[For The Love of Queer Literature]]> I believe the creative arts is essential and literature is an integral part of that community because novels are like a record of historical attitudes and societal changes.

In this episode I share five works of queer literature I've added to my reading list.


If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts


Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day.

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


Also on YouTube

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081588 63ded33990ca6d00111b2d35 970 full 3 3 5 5 false Mon, 06 Feb 2023 08:00:10 GMT <![CDATA[Don't Hitch A Ride, Walk Your Own Path]]> Hitchiking on someone elses’ journey is to have a second-hand experience. Instead, carve your path, your journey, your life.

This is a lesson I learned over the past few months.


This episode is dedicated to Moritz and Farina, the instigators of positive change in my life. 💝


Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081589 63d66816493fb800117f519c 1844 full 3 3 4 4 false Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:00:24 GMT <![CDATA[The Queer Pioneers]]> The LGBTQ+ community have been fighting against sexual orientation discrimination for decades.


In this episode we look at two members of the LGBTQ+ community who fought for the right to live without prejudice and discrimination, paving the way for the freedoms we have now. 🙏🏾


Sylvia Rivera

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sylvia-rivera

https://srlp.org


Ifti Nasim

https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2021/8/28/ifti-nasim


📌 If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day.


DK Shai 🌻

xxx

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081591 63cd7c9582e25a00115c9924 1322 full 3 3 3 3 false Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:00:27 GMT <![CDATA[Why Queer Visibility is Essential]]> There is power in being seen. Visible diversity increases acceptance and normalcy while reducing unfounded fears.


In this episode I discuss the importance of queer visibility, not just for the community, but for society as a whole.


Thank you for listening


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


DK Shai 🌻

xxx


Glaad + P&G

https://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/P%26G_AdvertisingResearch.pdf


The Hollywood Reporter

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/pride-2020-50-powerful-lgbtq-players-hollywood-1295933/greg-berlanti-13/

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081592 63b8341b071f8e0010eafbcf 1111 full 3 3 2 2 false Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:29 GMT <![CDATA[Why Willpower May Not Be Enough]]> A time for a fresh start and resolutions - the Personal Promises we make.

So why do we struggle to stick to them, even when we are most determined?


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


DK Shai 🌻

xxx


Science Direct

Empowering interventions to promote sustainable lifestyles: Testing the habit discontinuity hypothesis in a field experiment - ScienceDirect


Rhinoglobalsolutions.com

People-consume-with-their-eyes

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081593 63b835f208aab50011a6ded6 1346 full 3 3 1 1 false Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:00:28 GMT <![CDATA[So, What Next? 🤔]]> It's the end of the first semester of University and Christmas is almost here.

James joins me to reflect on season two and the challenges of running a podcast in tandem with uni; all self-inflicted of course.

We discuss the episodes to come and moving the podcast forward.


Wishing you the best close to 2022 and a promising 2023.

If you usually make New Year Resolutions then listen to Season 2 - episode 12, A Different Kind Of New Year Resolution, for ideas on how take a new approach to your Resolution.


Thank you for listening

DK Shai 🎄

xxx


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081594 639f6d5bc7693300129df1c7 1933 full 2 2 13 13 false Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:14 GMT <![CDATA[A Different Kind Of New Year Resolution]]> How many times have you bailed on your New Years Resolution before January is over? 🤨 I know, me too.

For the last few years I've taken a different approach to personal promises, one that I can keep.

Listen to find out how you can take a different approach to this yearly personal promise - one that you too can keep.


If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts


Because connection starts with open conversation.


Thank you for listening

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081595 6395ef7806622300106dfeef 1397 full 2 2 12 12 false Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:00:41 GMT <![CDATA[Pt 2: Sexpress Yourself]]> Part two of the interview with Avalon.


This episode is packed with tips and advice on getting to know your body and sexual expression.


Listed below are the websites and information mentioned in the show.


Business Wire Sex Toys Market Analysis Report 2022

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220525005765/en/Sex-Toys-Market-Analysis-Report-2022-A-62.32-Billion-Market-by-2030---ResearchAndMarkets.com


Book Recommendation

Come As You Are: The surprising new science that will transform your sex life

Author - Emily Nagoski 


Love Honey

The sexual happiness people, proud to make afun, fulfilling sex life available to everyone.

https://www.lovehoney.com/


Omgyes

Women’s sexual pleasure has hidden in the shadows for too long. It’s time to get it all out in the open.

https://start.omgyes.com/


Audio Porn

https://www.self.com/story/audio-porn-erotica


On Queer Street

https://onqueerstreet.com/audio-porn/


https://open.spotify.com/show/2qDt4XTClAWvP8cPNnxTkg


“Because connection starts with open conversation”


Thank you for listening

DK Shai 🌻

xxx

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081596 638cedac41e41a0010ee4a49 2743 full 2 2 11 11 true Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:05:36 GMT <![CDATA[Pt 1: Sexpress Yourself]]> Queer or straight, wherever you sit on the gender spectrum, this is an open conversation about sexual self-discovery, sexual freedom and getting to know your body.

 

Bookseller Avalon talks openly about how she learned to talk about sex without societal stigma or shame and the journey of getting to know her body.

This conversation is one which so few of us have without feeling shame and embarrassment.


This episode is packed with tips and advice on getting to know your body and sexual expression.


Listed below are the websites and information mentioned in the show.


Business Wire Sex Toys Market Analysis Report 2022

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220525005765/en/Sex-Toys-Market-Analysis-Report-2022-A-62.32-Billion-Market-by-2030---ResearchAndMarkets.com


Book Recommendation

Come As You Are: The surprising new science that will transform your sex life

Author - Emily Nagoski 


Love Honey

The sexual happiness people, proud to make afun, fulfilling sex life available to everyone.

https://www.lovehoney.com/


Omgyes

Women’s sexual pleasure has hidden in the shadows for too long. It’s time to get it all out in the open.

https://start.omgyes.com/


Audio Porn

https://www.self.com/story/audio-porn-erotica


On Queer Street

https://onqueerstreet.com/audio-porn/


Talk to Touch is also available on Spotify, Apple podcast, Google podcast, Audible


https://open.spotify.com/show/2qDt4XTClAWvP8cPNnxTkg


“Because connection starts with open conversation”


Thank you for listening

DK Shai 🌻

xxx

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081597 638ceb081a77090011f83336 1844 full 2 2 10 10 true Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:00:20 GMT <![CDATA[Why Being Queer is Your Superpower]]> Your queerness makes you stronger than you think; in fact it's your superpower.

In this episode I share the ways in which being queer increases freedom, resilience and self-awareness.

Listen and discover your superpower.


Episodes now available on Youtube

youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


Thank you for listening

DK Shai 🌻

xxx

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081598 6383ba0170e06e001176582f 1864 full 2 2 9 9 false Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:00:47 GMT <![CDATA[Discovering My Resilience]]> Everyone reaches their tipping point, that point in life when we believe we'll never get out of an impossible situation.

This is the moment when we pivot - but only after reaching rock bottom and beyond.


Listen out for new episodes every Monday


Click the “Follow” button so you will always stay up to date with new episodes 🔔

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DK Shai 🌻

xxx

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081599 637a89a3a9c70c001132bb8e 1143 full 2 2 8 8 true Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:02 GMT <![CDATA[Part 4: Interview with Leather Man Tom Keller]]> The final instalment of this four-part interview, which is jam packed with information.


I give a huge heartfelt thanks to Tom for sharing his life and world with us.


You can find Tom on social media:

🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en 


Facebook: Tom Leather:

🌟 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328 


YouTube sites recommended

📌 Watts the safe word: https://www.youtube.com/c/WattsTheSafeword/featured 

📌 DaveyWavey: https://www.youtube.com/daveywavey 

📌 Recon gear stays ons/masterclass videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/recon/featured 

📌 Cal Rider: https://www.youtube.com/c/CalRider 


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081600 636c105d05b0d90012183479 2328 full 2 2 7 7 true Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:05:25 GMT <![CDATA[Part 3: Interview with Leather Man - Tom Keller]]> Welcome to the third instalment into the world of Leather Men.

In this episode, Tom shares his coming out story, his journey, family, and his introduction to kink and leather.


The interviews were recorded on Zoom. To watch the interview, go to the Talk to Touch Podcast on YouTube.


You can find Tom on social media:

🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en 


🌟 His Facebook account is called Tom Leather: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328 


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081601 6367d5e24a90b50011ac0a6d 2419 full 2 2 6 6 true Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:00:34 GMT <![CDATA[Pt 2 Interview with Leather Man Tom Keller]]> Welcome to the second instalment of an insight into the world of Leather Men.


This interview is in four parts; the second half will be available next Monday from 8am.


You can find Tom on social media:

🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en 


🌟 His Facebook account is called Tom Leather: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328 


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081602 6366efc2825b41001211160a 1365 full 2 2 5 5 true Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:05:14 GMT <![CDATA[Interview with Leather Man Tom Keller]]> You might be familiar with Tom Keller and his partner Chris, from the 2nd episode in this season. If not, go and listen to Fetish, Leather and Community, then return for a deep dive as Tom takes the time to give us an insight into the world of kink and Leather Men.


You can find Tom on social media:

🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en 


🌟 His Facebook account is called Tom Leather: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328 


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081603 6366df42509b730012609d74 1701 full 2 2 4 4 true Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:00:59 GMT <![CDATA[Gay Life - A Londoner's Perspective]]> This is my final interview from Birmingham Gay Pride. It was an opportunity to hear about queer life from the perspective of a man who came out when being gay was illegal.


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081604 635ebd986041ac0011cd2f5c 1447 full 2 2 3 3 true Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:00:53 GMT <![CDATA[Fetish, Leather and Community]]> One thing about life is you never know who you'll meet along the way.

This interview was not only fun and entertaining, but educational too - it will remain in my memory of my first Pride.

These guys were the best.


A huge thanks and hugs to Tom and Chris 🧡 xx


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081605 6349e584881fbd0011441dff 780 full 2 2 2 2 true Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:20 GMT <![CDATA[My First Pride Experience]]> Welcome to season 2.


I kick off by sharing with you my first Gay Pride experience.

There are impromptu interviews with participants and attendees.


My knees are still recovering from the hours of dancing, but I have no regrets.

Enjoy. xxx


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081606 634738cbdddad30012c52a71 1820 full 2 2 1 1 false Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:18 GMT <![CDATA[Lessons, University and What’s Coming In Season 2]]> With Birmingham Pride next week and university starting too, I share with you what I’ve learned since starting this podcast, the changes come and plans for Talk to Touch’s future.

Infused with the odd mini-rant, I share my new podcast format and what's to come. I'm excited. 🥳



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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081607 63276ea758412d001298fade 1814 full 1 1 13 13 true Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:00:39 GMT <![CDATA[Queer Cinema Review]]> The joy of discovering independent cinema, BFI and recommending Firebird.


https://firebirdmovie.com/sergeys-story/


If interested in exploring more queer cinema that celebrates our community, check out:

BFI FLARE: The London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

12 days of the best new LGBTQ+ cinema

https://player.bfi.org.uk/help

https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/flare/Online/


Youtube:

https://youtu.be/D7XT9OWifHs


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081608 6319cf45d4eac1001426569d 591 bonus 1 1 11 11 false Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:00:53 GMT <![CDATA[How To Love Your Queer Body]]> It can be difficult to love our queerness and who we are when society tells us we don’t belong. How can we love and respect ourselves despite the constant rhetoric of being othered?


There are steps each of us can take to overcome shame and fear - starting with loving our bodies.



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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081609 6319c186e09d2c001352d0ed 1433 full 1 1 10 10 true Sun, 11 Sep 2022 07:00:26 GMT <![CDATA[Pt 2: What is The Worst That Could Happen If:]]> Imagine forgiving yourself for past mistakes; how different would your life be?


In this 2-part episode, What is The Worst That Could Happen If (WITWTCHI): You Were Willing to Forgive Yourself? I discuss what impact not practicing self-forgiveness has on our lives, and the ways in which it keeps us trapped.

I also share practical steps I used to overcome guilt and regret to move my life forward.


In part 2, I share one aspect of our lives for which we should never ask forgiveness - from anyone!

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YouGov: an international research data and analytics group.

https://yougov.co.uk/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2022/07/05/lgbt-britons-more-likely-report-suffering-mental-h

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MindOut

An award winning LGBTQ community mental health service - a national charity run by LGBTQ people, for LGBTQ people.


https://mindout.org.uk

01273 234839

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The Body Keeps the Score

by Bessel van der Kolk

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=UIRFUnbaSU&rank=1

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Anger & hostility associated with increased risk of future Coronary Heart Disease

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19281923/

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DK Shai 🌻

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081610 630d137aeef25a00128005e6 1356 full 1 1 9 9 true Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:00:39 GMT <![CDATA[Pt 2: What is the Worst That Could Happen if: We Learned Not To Hate?]]> Part 2: What Is The Worst That Could Happen If We Learned Not to Hate?


if you don't understand something, you should ask questions about it and engage with it rather than shut it out and criminalize, make it a pariah.If you've got questions about something, ask those questions rather than hating the thing that you don't understand. Wilow



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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081611 6307c2905c234400137e8334 1248 full 1 1 7 7 false Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:00:15 GMT <![CDATA[Pt 1: What is the Worst That Would Happen If We Learned Not to Hate?]]> This is a two part episode filled with interviews of unsuspecting people, about the downside of learning not to hate. Is there a downside to not hating? I wonder...

Few of us, if any, have considered the consequences of not hating or if it's even a possibility. Is it a learned behaviour? Or is it integral to the human psyche?

Listen to find out if anyone thought hate had its benefits.


 If someone's doing something different, that you don't like, leave them be because none of your business.Merlin


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081613 6307c258931b3500123820a8 1261 full 1 1 6 6 true Sun, 28 Aug 2022 07:00:20 GMT <![CDATA[What is the Worst That Would Happen If…]]> What is the worst that would happen if: you learn to understand someone else's life from their point of view?

 

Learning to understand the lives of others can be challenging, especially when we have not learned how to listen without our judgement and biases blocking our ears. We can enhance our LGBTQ+ community skills by choosing to open up to the idea of learning about our fellow community members and developing empathy skills. Because, what is the worst that would happen if we learned to understand someone else’s experience and perspective on life?



https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FjXFMvycVnWnCsqZ96GAP?si=-LMpwmGQTkiRYOAkrY1wkw

Homosapiens Podcast with Chris Sweeny & Alex Cummins:

Episode 133: Two part Intimate Interview with life coach Carson Tueller describes in detail how he continues to experience sexual pleasure a spinal injury which left him paralysed from the chest down.


The documentary mentioned in this episode.

Gay & Under Attack (Reggie Yates Extreme Documentary) Real Stories

https://youtu.be/NKMuLZVu77w


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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081614 62fd117ca8062f00127b5a9b 1688 full 1 1 5 5 true Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:00:36 GMT <![CDATA[What Is The Worst Thing That Could Happen If...]]> Start seeing the world differently. Meet people who can teach you new things about life that you never knew. It challenges your biases and it can increase your curiosity. It teaches you also how to build rapport, to develop that win-win so that you can learn to disagree with people respectfully.

It can build a more inclusive community.


https://youtu.be/1YO1FmVAPrA



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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081616 62f9344bf42310001477725a 878 full 1 1 4 4 false Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:43:39 GMT <![CDATA[Part 2: My Wife is Gay]]> Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081617 62f14722efc11c00135930cc 1462 full 1 1 3 3 false Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:25:53 GMT <![CDATA[Part 1: My Wife Is Gay]]> A personal interview with James Priestley revealing how he handled his wife coming out as queer and how he chose to handle it.


At about 13:37 mins in, I was trying to recall the name of a podcast. It is a brilliant and funny podcast called The Guilty Feminist, where they start a sentence with the phrase - “I am a feminist but…”

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081618 62f144ae6934ce0012237d29 1152 full 1 1 2 2 false Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:19:58 GMT <![CDATA[The Importance of Talk to Touch]]> In this first episode, I explain why I started this podcast and how I feel about the need for open conversation with those outside of our usual social circle.


Building unity and cohesion between us means we can teach the straight world what unity, compassion and respect for your fellow human being looks like; regardless of their sexuality.

In this first episode, I explain where I'm coming from, why and where I will take Talk To Touch, and the importance of supporting every member of our community.


Connection starts with open conversation


Note: I recorded this episode in a coffee shop and as a result there may be a slight variation in sound volume.



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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081620 62de86e48b9cf20012e809e1 1025 full 1 1 1 1 false Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:00:20 GMT <![CDATA[Bonus Episode: We Can Do Better Than This]]> If I was permitted to keep only one book, I would keep this one. It has so many voices and so many stories to share. It is absolutely worth keeping on your bookshelf because it is so diverse in the people that have contributed to it and the stories really do teach you about the lives of others. So it's very difficult to read this book and become insular and just have one point of view. 


How do we feel when we are sharing a truth of our experience and someone tries to pull it apart and says, it's not valid? Every single one of these 35 voices are sharing valid, important stories that can teach us as a queer community, how to respect each other, how to develop an allyship.


Title: We Can Do Better Than This

Edited by: Amelia Abraham

35 LGBTQ+ Voices on the Future of LGBTQ+ Rights

Published by Vintage (Penguin Random House)

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/talk-to-touch/2081615 62f9315a5f9f0000123b73f5 890 bonus 1 1 true Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:00:41 GMT <![CDATA[Talk To Touch Trailer]]> Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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