Dear Queer,

In this episode, we explore the roots of Pride in Toronto , how activism shaped it, and the many ways we can all show up for Pride in ways that feel authentic. We also share listener traditions, talk about navigating Pride with social anxiety, and reflect on how we cultivate queer joy. Support Queer Organizations in Toronto! Rainbow Railroad The 519

This week, we’re joined by Nathan Radke, who is a professor, author, and co-host of The Uncover Up podcast and Alena’s colleague. Nathan helps us dive into what makes conspiracy theories so compelling and why they are everywhere right now. We also explore the surprising connections between conspiracy culture and the queer community, from historical persecution and coded communication to the fine l...

We catch up on the latest Summer House Episode and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Reunion. Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic

On this episode, we cover what’s going on in reality TV right now, including (obviously!) the Summer House Scamanda Scandal and Mormon Wives. We talk about why we are enamoured with Love on the Spectrum, introduce some new shows to each other, and cover some oldies but goodies. Victoria’s shows: Traitors (Number one favourite show) The Bachelor The Bachelorette Love on the Spectrum Love is Blind B...

What makes something “queer cinema”?  Why queer films are important Why Birdcage is a Queer film landmark Casting heteros in Queer roles Is a movie a good first date? Go see Peter at Queer Cinema’s home, the Paradise Theater on Bloor St. @queer.cinema.club @peterknegt Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Transcript:

Trans Writer KB Brookins joins us to talk about: Their memoir, Pretty The importance of finding your people Having mentors Writing things down when it's hard to say the thing out loud Refined rage Not excusing behaviours but giving them context Trans news that doesn’t suck Links: https://bookshop.org/p/books/pretty-a-memoir-kb-brookins/46b2a7822f45f3a6 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTqNmhvEfdi ht...

And yes, the lesbians are watching! Tune in for our takes on: The characters, the quiet negotiations Why we are NOT here for the critiques But are here for straight people celebrating a queer romance Why are we all crying in episode 5 Cottage Cottage and more Cottage Is Heated Rivalry the new Pink Shirt Test? This and a whole lot more on this week's Heated Rivalry Episode! Thank you, Jacob Tierney...

On this week's episode, we give the gift of dating advice What are we thinking about going into the holidays How to DTR a non-traditional relationship, and what is a QPR? Dating and kids: Is it a deal breaker? Green flags when dating a parent What to do if you are the only queer in your family over the holidays SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic

On this week's episode, we learn all about our anger. What is it? What's going on in our bodies when we're experiencing anger? What can we do to get in touch with our anger before it gets out of hand? What are some physical/somatic things we can do for ourselves to expel or manage anger? Robin Lacambra (she/they) is a queer Filipinx creative, speaker, and facilitator. Drawing from somatic relation...

Welcome to season two of Dear Queer. We will have episodes coming out every other Thursday. Please enjoy this episode with our favourite apologizer and relational psychotherapist, Robin Lacambra. This weeks Topics include: Why is it hard to apologize How do we apologize How to best set yourself up to get the apology you're hoping for Robin Lacambra (she/they) is a queer Filipinx creative, speaker,...

Welcome to season two of Dear Queer. We are coming to you on a Monday for a very special opening-season episode because, well, the Blue Jays are in the World Series, and apparently that's a big deal. This week, Marco, tries to convince us that yes, the Blue Jays are in fact queer culture and we do need to pay attention.  Todays topics include:  Bandwagons, superstition in sports, baseball and real...

Dev Matthews and Hailey Froese are back to talk reality TV with Alena and Lauren, and this time it's all about the Queer Ultimatum Season 2 with all our hot and cold takes! They give their definitive answers on what sex is, so if you are our parents.. "Go Away!" SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic

Our unsolicited advice about your dating life with Alena and Lauren, Happy Pride! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic

We're back! Weddings and Pride and what to wear on this episode of dear Queer with Alena and Lauren _ _ _ Show some queer Orginizations some love this month if you can: Rainbow Railroad The 519 _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic

Alena talks about their later-in-life Autism diagnosis and what it's like to be queer and neurodiverse. _ _ _ READ Unmasking Autism Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity By  Devon Price, PhD LINK Great resource for newly diagnosed people: https://awnnetwork.org/resource-library/ WATCH 5 TEDx Talks from Women with Autism https://www.myautism.org/news-features/5-tedx-talks-from-women-with-auti...

_ _ _ Alena and Lauren talk about fear-mongering, moral panic, gender-affirming care, and how you can show up in these times. _ _ _ If you need support, check out these organizations: Trans lifeline https://translifeline.org/ The 519 https://www.the519.org/ Rainbow Railroad https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patri...

Ontario Provincial Elections are today! It is February 27th and it's time to Vote. Head on over to www.elections.on.ca for all the info you could ever need. It's so simple, just grab a piece of ID and look up your voting location. You got this Queers and Allies! See you in two weeks!

Be our Valentine!  Today we talk about Valentine's Day as a concept, explore how basically we both feel about it, and give some ideas for what to do if you're single this Valentine's Day. _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic

We are back for part 2 of listener questions with Nick Rovers and Alena shares a Tom Sandoval dream! _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic

We have Nick Rovers Back on the podcast to answer listener questions. We talk about flirting, coming out in your 40s, and reciprocity with friends. Shout out to https://www.the519.org/ _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic

 Welcome to Dear Queer, today we are talking about resolutions, are we making them? Do we have them? Do we hate them? We are here for all your resolutions, intentions, and goal-setting needs for 2025. _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic

We are looking back at the first year of Dear Queer with an early episode we did on Loneliness. We talk about going home for the holidays, the difference between being alone and lonely as well as some tips to help get you through this holiday season. _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic

Robin Lacambra is back on the Podcast to talk about dolphins, Jessica Alba and forgetting that they were bi in their 20s, navigating queer spaces, being bi and poly, and honouring their queerness from within relationships. _ _ _ Check out Robin at GOODBODYFEEL https://www.goodbodyfeel.com/blog/robin-lacambra Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Pat...

Join Alena as Lauren as they escape from reality by getting into reality TV and talking all about their favourite housewives.. mostly Beverly Hills. _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic

In the wake of yesterday’s election results, we know there are a lot of folks hurting today. We see you we love you we will keep fighting alongside you. But also take rest, get in those beautiful bodies, and hopefully find some good practices from the oh-so-smart Robin Lacambra on today’s episode. Robin is a thinker, feeler, speaker, creator and the founder of GOODBODYFEEL Movement Studio and Move...