Queer Collective Podcast

What does it really mean to be a lesbian? Is it a vibe? A gender? A political stance? We’re diving headfirst into the evolution of lesbian identity—breaking down butch and femme history, masculinity, queerness, and what it truly means to de-center men (spoiler: it’s liberating). With three wildly different lesbians at the table - Haviah, Pkat, and Karbon - we’re serving history, academic drama, and personal hot takes. It’s intellectual, it’s unhinged, and it’s very, very gay. Buckle up, baby dykes.

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00:00 intro
05:18 the lesbian identity
12:17 the masculine/feminine dilemma
24:52 discovery of lesbianism
38:02 the lesbian sub-identities
50:48 white vs bipoc lesbians
01:05:46 is lesbian a queer identity?
01:13:37 femmes don't get enough credit
01:25:11 do mascs get more dates?

So, you wanna open up your relationship but don’t wanna crash and burn in a fiery mess of jealousy and regret? We got you. We’re joined by three queer, non-monogamous therapists from the Polyamory Therapy Collective to give you the ultimate survival guide to ENM—how to start the convo, avoid rookie mistakes, and actually enjoy the ride. We’re unpacking couples’ privilege, imposter syndrome, and why your gut is doing backflips every time your partner even mentions someone new. Whether you're non-monogamy-curious or in the trenches, this one's essential.

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00:00 Intro
02:11 What are open relationships?
07:24 Is ENM for you?
11:29 Is it ethical?
16:08 How to ask your partner to open up
23:57 What to discuss before opening up
29:38 What if it doesn't feel good for you?
33:13 Dealing with imposter syndrome
41:49 Is ENM NOT for you?
43:00 Don't make these mistakes
46:53 How to forgive those who hurt you
50:17 Couple's privilege
56:00 Staying in touch with an ex
01:01:16 If you feel distant from this conversation

The nitty-gritty of surrogacy—how it works, why it matters, and what the queer community needs to know. We’re joined by Nici, co-founder of Hive Surrogacy, who’s here to speak on queer birthing, the dark side of the global surrogacy industry, and what it’s like to be a surrogate herself. Is surrogacy empowering, exploitative, or a little bit of both? Let’s talk ethical baby-making, power dynamics, and why surrogates deserve way more credit (and probably cash).

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00:00 Overview
01:11 The role of a surrogacy agency
02:35 Who seeks surrogacy?
06:10 What's the surrogacy process?
13:03 Traditional vs Gestational surrogacy
15:05 How much does surrogacy cost?
22:05 Is exploitation a concern?
31:21 Can surrogacy be unethical?
34:35 Why not just adopt?
41:14 The good and bad of surrogacy
49:11 What makes a good surrogate?
1:00:33 Do surrogacy babies suffer trauma?
1:05:48 What supports do surrogates need?
1:07:27 Bonus audience question
1:09:02 Advice for couples seeking surrogacy

Transvestigation conspiracy theories are targeting women athletes. Are trans athletes really threatening fairness in sports, or is this just another excuse for exclusion? We’re joined by pro-athlete and gender nerd Tyra Blizzard to break down the myths, misinformation, and the shady politics behind it all. From Olympic scandals to TERFs being TERFs, we’re here to give you the tea on trans participation in sports and why it matters.

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This week Karbon & Emily smash some stereotypes of what a gay girl "looks like" & they give you the inside scoop on how you can actually determine if a girl is gay & into you.

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