Midas, a queer, trans, and neurodivergent educator and community organizer with over seven years of frontline experience in LGBTQ+ advocacy joins us in this episode. As the longest-running coordinator for Canada's Glow Center, the country's oldest continuously operating 2SLGBTQ+ organization, Midas shares their powerful journey from Iran to Canada, discussing the challenges of being queer in different cultural contexts, the importance of showing up authentically, and building community through volunteering and peer support. Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast |Tik Tok: @othering.podcast | YouTube: @OtheringPodcastMerch: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.otheringpodcast.com/category/all-products">https://www.otheringpodcast.com/category/all-products</a>Produced by LoudCore Productions | Music by Jordie James (sin) |Graphics by Josh (@supergaming19yt)

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In today’s challenging political climate, it’s more important than ever to have a voice, especially those in marginalized communities. The Othering Podcast is dedicated to uplifting disabled and LGBTQ+ individuals by providing a safe, inclusive platform for advocacy and sharing your story.Hosted by Mike and Dory, each episode guests share their  personal experiences with disability, coming out as queer, and navigating a world that “others” them. Through these stories, we humanize them and create a newAre you listening yet? Hear real stories from members of the disabled &amp; LGBTQ+ communitiesLearn about the challenges and triumphs of marginalized individualsHear from chronically ill, queer, and disabled guestsJoin a community that welcomes everyoneVisit www.otheringPodcast.com for more! Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment.disability, disabled, hEDS, LGBTQ+, marginalized voices, inclusive, storytelling, advocacy, representation, coming out, disabled community, ally, mental health RSSVERIFY