Looking back on pride month, we have a special episode written and performed by Frances Orene Harris, (@francesoharts). This is the last episode in our first season of stories! We’ll be back after summer with a even more fantastic stories and we’ll also be launching our Queer Lit Project. Head over to YouTube for an accessible captioned version of this UP LATE Podcast episode available soon. For a transcript get in touch at [email protected]. Follow us at @UpLatePodcastUK to find out when we’ll be back, how donate to our crowdfunding campaign and how to subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content this autumn. Hosted by Tshelane Reid (@teh_lah_nee) and co-produced by Malachi Anthony (@mkhinc). Remember to like, follow and share if you liked this episode! Artwork: @pierframes Theme song: @Bamzdmg

The last episode in the ACCEPTANCE series, comes from holistic health advocate Naledi Roos. Her story titled “Full Circle”, details how she overcame personal challenges in order to embrace life. Head over to YouTube for an accessible captioned version of this UP LATE Podcast episode. For a transcript get in touch at [email protected]. Follow us at @UpLatePodcastUK to find out how to share your story. Hosted by Tshelane Reid (@teh_lah_nee) and co-produced by Malachi Anthony (@mkhinc). Remember to like, follow and share if you liked this episode! Artwork: @pierframes Theme song: @Bamzdmg

For our latest episode in the ACCEPTANCE theme, London-based, Gibraltar born multidisciplinary artist and dancer, Julia Costa (@Juliaa_Costa) shares her story titled ‘Coming to Terms’. Head over to YouTube for an accessible captioned version of this UP LATE Podcast episode. For a transcript get in touch at [email protected]. Follow us at @UpLatePodcastUK to find out how to share your story! Hosted by Tshelane Reid (@teh_lah_nee) and co-produced by Malachi Anthony (@mkhinc). Remember to like, follow and share if you liked this episode! Artwork: @pierframes Theme song: @Bamzdmg

Welcome to the month of May! Our theme of the month is “Acceptance”. For the first episode in this series, fellow neurodivergent, Samantha Hiew takes you through her journey from childhood through to adulthood, expressing how she navigated undiagnosed ADHD. Head over to YouTube for an accessible captioned version of this UP LATE Podcast episode. For a transcript get in touch at [email protected]. Follow us at @UpLatePodcastUK for updates. Hosted by Tshelane Reid (@teh_lah_nee) and co-produced by Malachi Anthony (@mkhinc). Remember to like, follow and share if you liked this episode! Artwork: @pierframes

For episode 3, the last episode of the 'Genesis' series, UP LATE Podcast host Tshelane Reid shares how they came to understand the root of their difference and discovered their most authentic self.  For an accessible captioned version of this episode, find us on YouTube at UP LATE Podcast. For a transcript get in touch at [email protected]. If you enjoy this episode, show us some love on our insta and twitter @UpLatePodcastUK and use the hashtag #UpLatePodcast. Submit a story for May: http://bitly.ws/cVLY Hosted by Tshelane Reid and co-produced by Malachi Anthony.

Our second story in the ‘Genesis’ series for the month of April comes from an amazing poet, Nathanial X. Nate’s story focuses on the epilogue of his genesis and his journey to building a better future for himself and his descendants. Find us on YouTube at UP LATE Podcast for an accessible captioned version of the episode or get in touch at [email protected] for episode transcripts. Follow us at @UpLatePodcastUK for updates on submissions. Hosted by Tshelane Reid and co-produced by Malachi Anthony.

For episode one, Malachi, our co-producer, shares with us the struggle of tackling depression alone.  Find us on YouTube at UP LATE Podcast for an accessible captioned version of the episode or get in touch at [email protected] for episode transcripts.  Follow us at @UpLatePodcastUK for updates on submissions.  Hosted by Tshelane Reid and co-produced by Malachi Anthony.

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