Persis Abraham
Room For Us
From the host of Girl on Girl comes a new chapter: Room For Us. Meet Persis Abraham, an Indian-Canadian lesbian who has spent over a decade discovering her identity, unlearning outdated societal standards around sexuality, and embracing queer joy. Now, she’s creating space for others to feel seen. Room For Us is a podcast that brings queer and BIPOC stories to the spotlight. Through solo reflections and intimate conversations with inspiring guests, Room For Us shines a light on voices that often go unheard. This podcast is all about belonging, embracing identity, and making room for every part...
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Episodes
Our Top 10 Queer Artists 23.08.2021 1:21:37
On this episode, S & P break down their top 10 favourite queer musical artists, from Fletcher to Frank Ocean and Elton John. Plus, we read a few of the *incredible* S & P fan fictions that you guys sent our way! Who did we miss on our list of top artists? Shoot us a DM @girlxgirlpodcast to let us know. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...
Write Me Some Fan Fiction 16.08.2021 54:43
What's fan fiction and why is it so important to the queer community? On this ep, S & P become bestselling authors as they discuss the most popular fan fic niches, why they exist, and how they can help queer people find community and discover themselves. P talks about how reading Demi Lovato smut as a teen helped her imagine being with a woman, long before she knew she wanted to be. Plus,...
Hey, Here's My Number 02.08.2021 1:14:37
Nervous about shooting your shot? On this episode, S & P break down what to do and what NOT to do when approaching a cutie in a public space. Rather than asking for someone's number, give YOUR number and leave the ball in their court. Always own that inner confidence, and most importantly be respectful. P tells the story about how she recently gave her number to a bartender at a local Toro...
Girl, What's Your Sign? With Astrologer Amelia Ehrhardt 26.07.2021 1:25:06
This Aries/Libra power duo sits down with the one-and-only Amelia Ehrhardt to have our astrological charts read LIVE! Amelia is a multi-talented astrologer, choreographer, and writer currently living in Toronto. On this episode, Sar & Pers find out how their natal charts relate to their personalities, each other, and the queer community at large. Amelia explains how Pers is even more Libra tha...
Being Queer at Work 19.07.2021 1:06:25
Queer and building your career? Let's talk about it. On this episode, we're inspired by a bisexual listener from Poland who is working on their career in medicine. They asked us for advice on how to navigate work life as a queer person, especially in a field like healthcare where the LGBTQIA+ community might not always feel safe. We explore the history of queer people in healthcare, what P...
Toxic Masculinity 12.07.2021 1:13:10
What’s the deal with toxic masculinity? On this episode, Girl On Girl talks about men for a change. What are boys taught growing up that can be damaging to their psyche? How can those beliefs as adults damage society? And what do women have to do with it all? We dive innnnn, friends. Have you ever had a role to play in toxic masculinity? Tell us about it! @girlxgirlpodcast Advertising Inquiries: h...
Still a Virgin? 28.06.2021 1:02:58
On this episode, we talk all about inexperiences with intimacy and relationships, including a mailbag from a beautiful listener. Sar and Pers explore their own insecurities when they were navigating their early twenties. We shoutout movies like 40 Year Old Virgin and how the reason it was so popular was because it was so relatable. Most of all, we talk about how sexual experience does not define c...
Coming Out To Your Family 21.06.2021 1:19:43
How do you come out to your family?! On this episode, we explore the many facets of telling your family you're queer. Pers tells us about coming out to her family and how she knew it was the right time (sh*t gets REAL in this episode). Then, we share a MAILBAG from a brave, beautiful listener who did NOT have a good coming out experience. She explains how her mom's judgements and assumptio...
Fluidity & Identity with Syd McManus 14.06.2021 1:18:55
What is fluidity all about? On this episode, we sit down with one of our besties Syd McManus! She opens up about her journey to discovering her sexuality and the reality of still figuring it out along the way. We explore how dance and the arts influenced her from a young age and introduced her to the concept of queerness. Plus, how fluidity and queerness, for Syd, are both about safety. Do you hav...
Femme Lesbian Struggles 07.06.2021 1:18:09
Today we're talking femme lesbian struggles. Aren't you too pretty to be gay? Are you just experimenting? You just haven't found the right guy yet. These are all things Pers has heard too many times to count. We dive into why these struggles exist and why femme lesbian representation is so important to changing the narrative. We go into our favourite femme lesbians in TV and movies, pl...
Questions Straight People Are Too Afraid To Ask 31.05.2021 1:30:03
What questions do you have about the queer community that you're too afraid to ask? For this episode, we polled friends, family, and followers to find out what their most burning Qs were. Like, what's the deal with pronouns? Do kids need a mother and a father? And should trans women be allowed to compete in women's sports? Plus, find out what P did to give S her best valentine's da...
How to Date When You Ain't Straight 24.05.2021 1:02:58
For this holiday Monday special, we're diving into DATING. What are P's top tips for dating when you ain't straight? How can you know if a girl is into you? Why is it SO hard to meet girls at bars? Plus, S talks about straight dating and how to know if guys are into you (spoiler alert: it's not rocket science). And why is social media the new hot spot for queer people to meet each...
Do I Look Gay? 17.05.2021 1:09:59
Do I look gay? On this episode, we dive into the stereotypes of how gay people look. Inspired by another fantastic mailbag from AJ, a listener from NYC, we explore what gay girls look like, what gay guys look like, and why those stereotypes can be damaging - especially for kids like AJ. Although she identifies as a straight woman, she was told the opposite for years - simply because of the way she...
Queer Relationships vs Straight Relationships 10.05.2021 1:36:54
What are the differences between queer and straight relationships? On this episode, we dive into everything from U-Hauling to emotional intelligence to gender roles. We explore how queer relationships are both unique from straight ones and also similar in their own ways. Plus, Sar tells the world about that one time she stole a Justin Bieber cut-out. And stay tuned to the end when we record our li...
How to Find a Queer Community (Plus Our Very First MAILBAG!) 03.05.2021 1:25:06
Why is community so important for queer people? And how the HELL can you find yours? On this episode, we open our very first MAILBAG from our incredibly cool listener, Kathryn. She tells us about her struggles to find a queer community and how a collection of fandoms gave her the sense of connection and belonging she had been craving. Pers explains how finding her own queer group has been a major...
Growing Up a Proud Gay Man ft. Kyle MacCallum 26.04.2021 1:36:27
What is it like to grow up a proud gay man? On this episode, we're joined by our BFF Kyle! He tells us about realizing he was gay at 4 years old, growing up gay on the conservative east coast of Canada, and how moving to Toronto liberated him (in more ways than one). Plus, how he used confidence to stop bullying by "playing chess when they were playing checkers." And, of course, as our...
Smashing Queer Phobias 19.04.2021 1:37:48
On this episode, S & P smash through all the most common queer phobias. What is heterophobia? How has P dealt with biphobia, femmephobia, AND lesbophobia at different points in her journey? Why does transphobia exist? What can we as the queer community and queer allies do to smash these phobias and understand each other more? AND - most important of all - have S & P ever kissed?! Hit that...
Our Top 7 Queer Movies of All Time 12.04.2021 1:33:00
We're celebrating our 7TH EPISODE with a special queer movie round-up! On this episode, we're diving into our top 7 queer films (so far). Sar explains her abnormal obsession with Call Me By Your Name. Pers shouts her love for Angelina Jolie from the rooftops. We travel back in time to a little mountain called Brokeback. And a few surprise films make the cut that you might not expect. What...
Being Queer in the South ft. The CAtch Up 05.04.2021 1:15:26
What is it like to grow up queer in the bible belt? On this episode, we catch up with the girls from The CAtch Up podcast. Chelsea & Abigail are two queer besties and creators living in Nashville, Tennessee. We talked about growing up in religious schools and communities and coming out in those same communities. Chelsea dishes on her three-season role in The Vampire Diaries and both girls dive...
Being Queer & Latina on TV with Ginny and Georgia's Humberly González 29.03.2021 1:12:08
On this episode, we sat down with Ginny & Georgia's Humberly González to talk about ALL the things. Humberly opened up about growing up in Venezuela, having a crush on her best friend, launching her acting career, and exploring her sexuality through her characters (including Sophie Sanchez, of course). We also talked about queer and Latina representation in the media and how the characters...
Let's Talk About (Gay) Sex 22.03.2021 58:41
Here it is! The episode we know you've all been waiting for. On this ep, S & P talk all things (gay) sex. What is lesbian sex? Why does P find that question frustrating (even though S asked it to P not too long ago)? What is virginity? And is a girl a virgin if she's only had sex with girls? What is safe gay sex? What the f*** is a dental dam? For more information on safe gay sex, you...
What's the Deal With Labels? 15.03.2021 49:37
Why does LGBTQIA+ exist? What happens if you don't identify with any of the letters in the acronym? What if you identify with more than one? How did P struggle to find her label? And straight people are asking: why is everyone so gay all of a sudden? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
When P Came Out to S 07.03.2021 52:43
On this episode, we talk about coming out. How did Pers come out to her fam, her friends, and - of course - to Sar? What advice does she have for anyone thinking about coming out? What should straight people do when someone comes out to them? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Some Girl on Girl Action 27.02.2021 44:02
Here we go! Welcome to the Girl on Girl podcast. On this episode, we learn how Pers found out she liked girls, how Sar found out she *almost* liked girls, and their first encounters with gayness. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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