The everyday Stories, Struggles and Successes of the LGBTQ+ Community. An every-other-week podcast hosted by 3 quirky lesbians.
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"In my podcast, I delve into generational trauma, mental health, and addictions. Through authentic conversations and personal stories, I unveil the challenges many of us face on a daily basis. Alternating between engaging interviews with guests and sharing my own experiences, I offer hope and understanding. Join me on this transformative journey as we break the cycle and embrace healing together."
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A podcast about LGBT life by two self-proclaimed queers. We aim to talk about LGBT life in pop-culture, sports, news and academia with wit and honesty.
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Welcome to the Life Through a Queer Lens Podcast, where anyone with an open mind and heart can learn about the LGBTQIA+ Community from the people within it! We're your hosts, Jenene (she/her, they/them) and Kit (they/them).
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Fans of On Being and Los Culturistas love this 2024 GLAAD Media Award nominee for Outstanding Podcast. Featuring Carmen Maria Machado, Alison Bechdel, Jennifer Finney Boylan, Greg Louganis, Becky Albertalli, and so many more, guests from across the rainbow tell these authors how their books helped them overcome alienation, gender dysphoria, familial homophobia, and being outed. Essayist and Lambda Literary Fellow J.P. Der Boghossian hosts the conversations with a gentle and energetic style, ...
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The Gaily Show: I'm Never Fine with Joseph Lezza
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A new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life drops next week on October 1! In our off weeks, we air the most recent episode of The Gaily Show which J.P. hosts for AM950 Radio. Today, the author Joseph Lezza is here to discuss his book I’m Never Fine: Scenes & Spasms on Loss. Connect with Joseph at his website: josephlezza.com and on Instagram: @l…
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EP52: The Most Gorgeous, Special Thing on Earth: Venus Xtravaganza
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Step into the vibrant world of 1980s New York City’s drag scene with Venus Xtravaganza, a trans femme queen from the House of Xtravaganza, featured in Paris is Burning. We celebrate Venus’s radiant spirit and lasting influence on both the drag community and mainstream culture. We also explore her enduring legacy through the new documentary I Am You…
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Is it possible that my family, my mother, could ever accept me? Today we meet Eric Marcus and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Consenting Adult by Laura Z. Hobson. Eric Marcus is the author of a dozen books, including two editions of Making Gay History (the original 1992 edition is entitled Making History), Why Suicide?, and Breaki…
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EP51: Achillean, Achilles and Patroclus, & Queer Legacy
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Can the love story of two ancient Greek warriors reshape our understanding of modern queer identities? This episode of "Life Through a Queer Lens" dares to challenge the historical narrative by uncovering the profound connection between Achilles and Patroclus. Travel with us back to Greek mythology and dissect how this legendary bond, often misrepr…
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The Gaily Show: Lover of Men, The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln
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A new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life drops next week on September 17! In our off weeks, we air the most recent episode of The Gaily Show which J.P. hosts for AM950 Radio. Today, the director of the new documentary Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln is here. Also joining me are two historical experts from the film. It debu…
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How can fictional characters queerbait, yet real people cannot? Join me as I unpack this intriguing distinction and share my personal journey of navigating the world of solo podcasting as an autistic individual. I'll open up about transitioning into a performance mindset, the joys of receiving my MatPat U2's figurine, and the difficult decision to …
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Exile and Pride with Seeley Quest and Eli Clare
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Exile is not a choice that anyone wants to make. It’s something we come to through necessity. Today we meet seeley quest and we’re talking about the book that saved hir life: Exile and Pride by Eli Clare. And Eli joins us for the conversation! Seeley Quest (sie/hir) is a trans disabled environmentalist, working in literary and body-based compositio…
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EP49: Bridging Generations: Queer Stories and Parental Growth
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Ever wondered how watching a beloved childhood movie, like "The Birdcage," can tie into profound life lessons? Join us as we reminisce about our earliest encounters with queerness and share heartfelt stories of family dynamics, including a touching tale of a gay uncle bridging the gap with a homophobic father. We'll reflect on how these personal mi…
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EP48: Jammin' on Jewelry, Gender, and the Challenge to Lesbianism's Legacy
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Ever wondered about the difference between "fun facts" and "interesting facts" when it comes to the sensitive history of non-binary individuals? Get ready for an informative episode where we kick off with personal stories of our love for making and wearing colorful jewelry and emphasize the importance of professional piercings over mall kiosks. Tun…
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This book isn’t about celebrity. It’s about queer heritage. And passing it on. Today we meet Brent Love and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Broken Horses by Brandi Carlile. Brent Love is the author of the memoir Leap which debuted in June 2024. He is also the host/producer of the podcasts Hope Works: A Surrogacy and You and Me and…
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EP47: Intersectionality, From Theory to Practice
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Can you imagine how your life would change if you truly understood the complex layers of discrimination that intertwine in our society? Join us as we unpack the concept of intersectionality, starting with a historic Vice Presidential pick that has everyone talking. We trace the journey of intersectionality from its academic origins, thanks to Profe…
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EP46: From Marches to Milestones: The National LGBTQ Task Force’s Impact on Equality
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Join us as we explore the untold stories and key moments in the LGBTQ rights movement through the work of the National LGBTQ Task Force. Hear about pioneers like Dr. Bruce Voeller and Frank Kameny, who helped remove homosexuality from the list of mental illnesses, and Virginia Apuzzo's powerful advocacy during the AIDS crisis. We'll cover decades o…
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Stars In My Pocket Like Grains of Sand with Robin Jeffrey
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No queer person is an island. Even if we start off that way. Today we meet Robin Jeffrey and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: Stars In My Pocket Like Grains of Sand by Samuel R. Delaney. Robin Jeffrey is the author of the series of classic murder mysteries with scifi-twists, The Cadence Turing Mysteries and the paranormal romance s…
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EP45: Women's Boxing & Gender, and Did We Forget DaVinci Was Gay?
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Have you ever tried explaining the reality of climate change to a skeptical family member influenced by media outlets like Fox News? It's a tough battle, but we're here to help! Today, we're sharing personal stories and strategies on how to effectively communicate the undeniable impacts of climate change on our weather patterns and how to counter m…
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7 Minutes in Book Heaven with Katrina Monroe and Through The Midnight Door
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Today, Once Upon a Crime Books presents 7 Minutes in Book Heaven, the podcast where we interview LGBTQ authors about the new books they have coming out for us to love and cuddle up with. Visit them online: onceuponacrimebooks.com Once Upon a Crime Books is an independent bookstore specializing in mystery fiction. Located in Uptown Minneapolis, you …
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EP44: Discussing the Film, I Saw the TV Glow
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What if a film could make you confront your deepest fears and dreams about identity and self-acceptance? Join me, Kit, as I unravel my personal reflections on the poignant A24 film "I Saw the TV Glow," which premiered at Sundance Film Festival in January 2024. This episode takes you through an emotional journey where I share how my passion for quee…
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The Clothesline Swing with Mike Z. and Danny Ramadan
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You love your parents because they’re your parents. But would you if they weren’t? This and other queer stories from the Middle East to Canada. Today we meet Mike Z. and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: The Clothesline Swing by Danny Ramadan. And Danny joins us for the conversation! Mike Z. lives in Lebanon and works in art therapy…
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EP43: Queer Coding and Lynn Conway #lgbtqiaplus Pioneers in Technology
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What if you could transform adversity into groundbreaking achievements? Join us as we honor the remarkable journey of Lynn Conway, a trans activist and coding genius whose work in microelectronic chip design revolutionized modern computing. Despite being terminated from IBM in 1968 due to her gender transition, Lynn's perseverance and innovations h…
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The Gaily Show: Libraries As Spaces Of Connection
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A new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life drops next week on July 23rd! In our off weeks, we air the most recent episode of The Gaily Show which J.P. hosts for AM950 Radio. Today, Jennie Garner and Andrew Frisbie join us from North Liberty Library to talk about book bans, how to support public libraries, and libraries as spaces for belonging a…
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When the adults in your life are this reckless and dangerous, what do you do? Today we meet Rex Ogle and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs. Rex Ogle is an award-winning author and the writer of nearly a hundred children’s books, comics, graphic novels, and memoirs—most notably Free Lunch, …
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EP42: Why L Comes First in the LGBTQIA+ Acronym
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Can you imagine a world where the language of identity continuously evolves to better represent us all? Join us as we trace the historical journey of the LGBTQIA acronym and its profound significance. From the early days when "homosexuals" and "homophiles" were the terms of the day, to the reclamation of "gay" as a badge of pride, we explore the nu…
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EP41: Debating with Heart: Politics, Pride, and the Power of Stories
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Can political debates be more than just a battlefield of insults? In this compelling episode, we scrutinize the current state of political discourse and highlight the dire need for empathy and understanding in debates. Reflecting on the missed opportunities for progressive organizing under Biden's administration, we make a bold statement about the …
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More Tales of the City with David Ciminello
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After reading about the characters in this book, I made it my mission to have their kind of life for myself. Today we meet David Ciminello and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: More Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin. David Ciminello is a Lambda Literary Fellow and author of The Queen of Steeplechase Park. As an actor, David gues…
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EP40: Queer Behaviors in the Animal Kingdom
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Think queerness is a human-only trait? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, we unravel the myths about LGBTQIA+ behaviors being exclusive to humans by showcasing the vibrant spectrum of queerness in the animal kingdom. From the emotional bond between Max and David, two male chimpanzees who found solace in each other after a traumatic ordeal, t…
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Week 2 My curiously Queer Life! From inception until now. It’s crazy, it’s sad but sometimes fun. Get into it !!Av Tomas Saint James
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Short episodes of my week, and letters from listeners. This will be the show until I write season 2. My curiously Queer Life! From inception until now. It’s crazy, it’s sad but sometimes fun. Get into it !!Av Tomas Saint James
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Paul Takes The Form of a Mortal Girl with Saraid de Silva and Andrea Lawlor
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This book made me think about how my relationship to myself is lifelong. Today, we meet Saraid de Silva and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: Paul Takes The Form of a Mortal Girl by Andrea Lawlor. And Andrea joins us for the conversation! Saraid de Silva is the author of Amma and is a screen writer on the TV series Shortland Street.…
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EP39: Empowering Pride: Supporting Queer-Owned Businesses and Honoring Brenna Howard
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Ever wondered how corporations leverage LGBTQIA+ culture for profit while failing to offer genuine support? Join us as we dissect the phenomenon of rainbow capitalism, or pinkwashing, which runs rampant particularly during Pride Month. We'll trace its evolution from a seemingly positive shift in the late 90s to its current state, where many compani…
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End of season 1!! Thank you everyone!! I’m so excited to start working on season2 My curiously Queer Life! From inception until now. It’s crazy, it’s sad but sometimes fun. Get into it !!Av Tomas Saint James
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A deep dive into LGBTQ book bans with two of the nation's leading researchers. Today, we are joined by Sabrina Baêta and Tasslyn Magnusson. They are leading researchers in the United States on LGBTQ book bans in our schools. They led efforts to research and write the new 2024 PEN America report Banned in the USA: Narrating the Crisis. Here is part …
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EP38: Queer Artists Who Shaped Pop Music
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Can you imagine a world without the groundbreaking influence of queer artists like Freddie Mercury or Little Richard? This episode takes you on a colorful journey through the vibrant history of queer pop music, celebrating the unsung heroes and iconic legends who dared to express their true selves. From the birth of pop charts in 1952 to the emerge…
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Sorry about the echo. My curiously Queer Life! From inception until now. It’s crazy, it’s sad but sometimes fun. Get into it !!Av Tomas Saint James
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When I read his work, I feel like he is a close friend that I lost. That’s how much he resonates with me. Today we meet Kim Hines and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. Kim Hines is a playwright, actor, director, and author. Her plays have been produced across the United States, including tours at…
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EP37: Homosexuality and the DSM: From Marginalization to Recognition
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Unlock the complex history of how queerness was pathologized in our latest episode, where we promise to guide you through the transformation from criminalization to medicalization of LGBTQ identities. Explore with us the pivotal role activists like Carl Ehrlich and Carl Westphal played in shaping this narrative. We'll reflect on the challenging jou…
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It’s all about the ego. Hold the syrup. My curiously Queer Life! From inception until now. It’s crazy, it’s sad but sometimes fun. Get into it !!Av Tomas Saint James
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7 Minutes in Book Heaven with Jessie Chandler and Shanghai Murder
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Today, Once Upon a Crime Books presents 7 Minutes in Book Heaven, the podcast where we interview LGBTQ authors about the new books they have coming out for us to love and cuddle up with. Once Upon a Crime Books is an independent bookstore specializing in mystery fiction. Located in Uptown Minneapolis, you can shop in their store Monday through Satu…
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EP36: From Doubts to Discovery, A Narrative of Kit's Autistic Self-Identification
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Have you ever felt like a puzzle, piecing together your own truth, only to discover that the image wasn't quite what you expected? Join me, Kit, as I recount the intimate and transformative journey of self-diagnosing as autistic, a path paved with struggles, breakthroughs, and an unexpected neighbor's song that turned my world upside down. My odyss…
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Manifesting, Spirituality, God, Religion, The Power of Thought … WTF! My curiously Queer Life! From inception until now. It’s crazy, it’s sad but sometimes fun. Get into it !!Av Tomas Saint James
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Seriously though. When you're life is hyphenated, how do you put it altogether to live the life you want? Today we meet Natalie Cruz and we’re talking about the book that saved her life: We Are All Armenian edited by Aram Mrjoian and featuring eighteen essayists. Natalie lives in Philly, is the managing editor of the Queer Armenian Library, teaches…
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EP35: Sonic Activism: Macklemore's Anthems, Dystopian Reflections, and the Drive for Collective Justice
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Embark on a sonic journey that will challenge your perceptions and ignite your passion for change. Macklemore's latest anthem, "Hins Hall," sets the stage for a profound exploration of music's impact on political discourse and social justice. In recalling the artist's previous work, we uncover the layers of activism embedded in his lyrics, from cha…
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Sorry this is late! My first and last major relationship with a man. My curiously Queer Life! From inception until now. It’s crazy, it’s sad but sometimes fun. Get into it !!Av Tomas Saint James
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EP34: Deconstructing Fight Club: Masculinity, Queer Identity, and the Allure of Tyler Durden
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Step back into the raw, unflinching world of "Fight Club" with us, as we strip back the layers of its powerful narrative to reveal the tangled threads of identity, mental health, and societal constructs. This episode isn't just a trip down memory lane; it's a deep-dive analysis that will challenge your perception of masculinity, consumerism, and th…
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I apologize, I ran out of time this week and the last part of this episode is not great quality. Probably the last 5 or 6 mins is echoing but the message is still clear. My curiously Queer Life! From inception until now. It’s crazy, it’s sad but sometimes fun. Get into it !!Av Tomas Saint James
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They say what matters most is love. But for a lot of us...that’s not what matters most. Today we meet Jake Mier and we’re talking about the book that saved their life: Loveless by Alice Oseman. Jake lives in the Twin Cities and works in restorative justice. Loveless is the funny, honest, messy, completely relatable story of Georgia, who doesn't und…
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EP33: Video Gaming Through a Queer Lens
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As we fire up the console of memory, our friend Dylan and us, we take you through a pixelated journey of gaming's past and present, painting the screen with tales as vivid as the adventures we've lived out in fantastical digital worlds. From the tactile joy of mashing buttons on a classic SNES to the awe-inspiring narratives of The Last of Us and t…
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Some stories from my childhood that I hold close to my heart. My curiously Queer Life! From inception until now. It’s crazy, it’s sad but sometimes fun. Get into it !!Av Tomas Saint James
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That moment when you meet kindred queer spirits in podcasting. Today we have a special cross-pollination episode with the Queer Spirit podcast. The Queer Spirit podcast has conversations with embodied artists, practitioners and activists who care for, enliven and empower our 2SLGBTQ+ communities to thrive + flourish. Their hosts are Nick Venegoni, …
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EP32: A Journey Through the Spectrum of Asexual and Aromantic Identities
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Autocorrect might not get it yet, but we're here to ensure that 'aromantic' doesn't come out smelling like a rose scent. This episode is all about peeling back the curtain on asexual and aromantic identities, the vibrant 'A' in LGBTQIA+. So chuckle along with my little mishap, and settle in for a rich dialogue that affirms the diversity of human ex…
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Part 2 of my time in Calgary My curiously Queer Life! From inception until now. It’s crazy, it’s sad but sometimes fun. Get into it !!Av Tomas Saint James
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Love Lives Here with Archie Arnold and Rowan Jetté Knox
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All the love in our queer families. Today we meet Archie Arnold and we’re talking about the book that saved his life: Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family by Rowan Jetté Knox. Archie is a grant writer working at a community college in Minnesota. His career in grants and fundraising spans twenty years. Rowan Jetté Knox is an …
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