Different Shades of Queer
Different Shades of Queer
Sara Lamk
A podcast focused on the exploration of queer issues, topics and themes.
On Internalized Homophobia
Sara (she/they), talks about her own experience with internalized homophobia and discusses ways that it may manifest as well as how to confront it. Trigger warning for talk of homophobia, hatred, self-hate, mental health, etc.
Nov 15, 2021
9 min
Episode 7 - On Family's Lack of Acceptance
In this episode the host Sara (she/they), and the guest, Bia (she/her), talk about the difficulties of the family’s lack of acceptance towards their queerness. This is gonna be a more raw and emotional episode, but an important one. TW: for talks on homophobia and transphobia. Let us know what you think!!
Jul 7, 2021
33 min
Episode 6 pt. 2 - On Being A Drag Queen
Continuation of episode 6 pt. 1. 
Jul 3, 2021
32 min
Episode 6 pt. 1 - On Being A Drag Queen
In this episode the host, Sara (she/they), and the guest, Amour Love (she/they), talk about what entails to be a Drag Queen. They talk activism, first times in drag, drag misconceptions, etc. TW: Please be aware there is talk of conversion therapy and homophobia.  Amour Love acknowledges these are not facts on drag and there is so much more to learn. These are personal ideas and her own experience, they definitely do not speak for every drag performer out there. This episode will have a second part. 
Jun 30, 2021
29 min
Episode 5 - On The Importance of Queer Safe Spaces
In this episode, the host Sara (she/they), and the guest Sof (they/them), talk about queer safe spaces. Sara and Sof touch upon the importance of both physical and online spaces and the need for non-alcohol-related spaces. Join us in the discussion!
Jun 23, 2021
27 min
Episode 4 - On Queer & Trans Visibility
In this episode, guest Aaron (they/them) and the host Sara (she/they) talk about visibility as queer and trans people. They touch upon personal experiences, as well as questioning the way visibility plays in their everyday lives.  Disclaimer: This was the first episode recorded online, therefore there is some background noise that I hope does not lessen your enjoyment. Thank you for your understanding.  2ND Disclaimer: This episode contains light swearing. 
Jun 16, 2021
27 min
Episode 3 - On the Importance of Representation
In this episode, guest Sarah (she/her) and the host Sara (she/they) discuss the importance of queer representation in both media and real life. 
May 26, 2021
26 min
Episode 2 - On Being Queer in Different Countries
In this episode, the host -Sara (she/they)-, opens a conversation with guest Leo (he/they) on their experiences being queer in different countries. They touch upon coming out to their families vs. friends, accepting their queer identities, their wish for progress regarding queer issues, security, etc. 
Mar 31, 2021
23 min
Episode 1 - On Coming Out
In this episode, the host -Sara(she/they)-, discusses coming out. She reflects on what it means, what it entails, and how different it can be for each individual. 
Mar 24, 2021
10 min
Introduction
Brief summary of what you can expect from Different Shades of Queer Podcast. 
Mar 14, 2021
58 sec