19: Getting through the holidays

12/21/23 • 36 min

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In this episode of Let's Be Perfectly Queer, your cool uncle and aunt (kinda) Archie and Katie, delve into the topic of Christmas within the LGBTQIA+ community. Drawing on their personal experiences, they share insights and offer valuable advice on navigating family gatherings, setting boundaries, and prioritising mental health during the holiday season.

From dealing with family trauma to handling uncomfortable questions, they provide strategies for self-preservation and resilience. They emphasise the importance of celebrating Christmas in a way that feels authentic to you, whether that means creating alternative plans or choosing friends over family.

Archie and Katie end Season One on a high note, promising exciting plans for Season Two. Get ready for more engaging discussions on Queer dating, eating disorders, and much more. Until next year, stay Perfectly Queer!

Topics Discussed:

Navigating Christmas as part of the LGBTQIA+ community

Experiences of trauma and discomfort during the holiday season

Strategies for preserving mental health and setting boundaries

Dealing with family expectations and obligations

Coping with family members' disapproval

Finding alternative ways to celebrate Christmas

Prioritizing self-care and happiness during the festive season

If you have found anything we have spoken about in this episode difficult or triggering, you can reach out to the following services:
Phone:

Lifeline is available 24/7 – 13 11 14
Beyondblue is available 24/7 - 1300 224 636
Crisis Care Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 199 008
Kids Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 55 1800
RUAH Community Services is available 24/7 - 13 78 24

Online:

Head to health online chat - headtohealth.gov.au
RUAH Community Services - ruah.org.au or [email protected]

Send us through your stories and experiences at [email protected]

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Topics Discussed:

Navigating Christmas as part of the LGBTQIA+ community

Experiences of trauma and discomfort during the holiday season

Strategies for preserving mental health and setting boundaries

Dealing with family expectations and obligations

Coping with family members' disapproval

Finding alternative ways to celebrate Christmas

Prioritizing self-care and happiness during the festive season

If you have found anything we have spoken about in this episode difficult or triggering, you can reach out to the following services:
Phone:

Lifeline is available 24/7 – 13 11 14
Beyondblue is available 24/7 - 1300 224 636
Crisis Care Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 199 008
Kids Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 55 1800
RUAH Community Services is available 24/7 - 13 78 24

Online:

Head to health online chat - headtohealth.gov.au
RUAH Community Services - ruah.org.au or [email protected]

Send us through your stories and experiences at [email protected]

Rooted Resilience
Rooted Resilience: Intersectional Narratives of 2SLGBTQIA+ Creatives in MA

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

You can help support our show on Patreon Below or the link above through Buzzsprout:
https://www.patreon.com/letsbeperfectlyqueer

Previous Episode

18. Debunking the National news segment on Detransitioning - Part 2

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This week on Let’s Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, we debunk and unpack the problematic Channel 7 Spotlight: De-Transitioning. Archie watched the show so you don't have to. In this episode we discuss the misinformation and harm that this media segment has caused.
We start by recapping the misinformation and controversy surrounding the segment, we critique the segment to spare our listeners from emotional distress. We also criticise the media's treatment of the LGBTQIA+ community as second-rate citizens for views and discuss how the segment exploits a marginalised group to manipulate public perception.
In this episode we again debunk false claims and provide a nuanced perspective on topics like starting hormones, surgeries, regret rates, and support for transitioning individuals. We highlight the unethical manipulation and lack of representation in the segment while discussing the impact of media on public opinion and the need for more accurate information on Transgender healthcare.
Topics discussed:

Channel Seven Detransitioning segment

Media manipulation and exploitation

Autonomy and inclusivity in social transitioning

Support for transitioning individuals

Regret rates and satisfaction in transitioning

Comparison with other surgical procedures

Transphobia, discrimination, and hate towards transgender individuals

Media's influence on public opinion

Channel Seven's lack of regret and narrative manipulation

Entities mentioned:

Channel Seven

LGBTQIA+ community

Lady Gaga

Transcend Australia CEO Jeremy Wiggins

SBS podcast 07:00 A.m.

If you have found anything we have spoken about in this episode difficult or triggering, you can reach out to the following services:
Phone:

Lifeline is available 24/7 – 13 11 14
Beyondblue is available 24/7 - 1300 224 636
Crisis Care Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 199 008
Kids Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 55 1800
RUAH Community Services is available 24/7 - 13 78 24

Online:

Head to health online chat - headtohealth.gov.au
RUAH Community Services - ruah.org.au or [email protected]

Send us through your stories and experiences at [email protected]
Links we found useful when researching for this episode:
https://www.outinperth.com/channel-7s-spotlight-set-to-run-story-on-detransitioning/

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Next Episode

S2.1 Chit Chats and Queer & A

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In the Season 2 premiere of "Let's Be Perfectly Queer," hosts Archie and Katie dive back into the podcasting world after a holiday break. They reflect on their travels through Japan, share experiences from a Blink-182 concert, and discuss the challenges of returning to work. The hosts also introduce a new segment called "Queer and A," where they answer questions from the audience, touching on topics like inclusivity in LGBTQIA+ terminology and appropriate responses when someone comes out. Tune in for a lighthearted and informative episode as the hosts set the tone for the upcoming season.
Send us through your stories and experiences at [email protected]
If you have found anything we have spoken about in this episode difficult or triggering, you can reach out to the following services:
Phone:

Lifeline is available 24/7 – 13 11 14
Beyondblue is available 24/7 - 1300 224 636
Crisis Care Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 199 008
Kids Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 55 1800
RUAH Community Services is available 24/7 - 13 78 24

Online:

Head to health online chat - headtohealth.gov.au
RUAH Community Services - ruah.org.au or [email protected]

Support the show

You can help support our show on Patreon Below or the link above through Buzzsprout:
https://www.patreon.com/letsbeperfectlyqueer

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast - 19: Getting through the holidays

Transcript

Podcast: Let's Be Perfectly Queer
Episode Title: Getting Through The Holidays
Host(s): Katie, Archie
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Katie (Host) | 00:00:07 to 00:00:18
Welcome back. Welcome to let's be perfectly queer, a. Queer podcast, creating space to talk about all things queer. My name is Archie. And I'm Katie.
Archie (Host) | 00:00:18 to 00:00:32
And we are your host. Yay, host. I hate saying that word. Questions of value I