Talk to Touch - Open Conversation with Queer Artists & Creatives

An open and frank conversation with book-seller and artist, Avalon Plant.  In this episode we look at the challenges of being bisexual, and why some people seem to have such an issue with it. We also discuss being femme-presenting, access to queer spaces, self-identity and the challenges, judgements and expectations from both straight and queer communities. Thank you for listening and allowin...

A three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art. Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving. Thank you for listening. Denver  Trigger Warning : Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distres...

The second episode in a three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art. Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving. Thank you for listening. Denver  Trigger Warning : Some listeners may find parts of thi...

A three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art. Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving. Thank you for listening. Denver  Trigger Warning : Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distres...

Welcome to season 4 - it's been a year since since the podcast started 😳 and what a busy year it's been. I've finally got the website up and running, do check it out using the link below - it's still a work in progress with more to come. https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/talk-to-touch-podcast Thank you for joining me. 🙏🏾 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite waking up at about 3am, in the final episode of Season 3, I share plans for the upcoming episodes and some changes to come. 🙏🏾 Thank you for listening, tuning in and joining me on this journey of Talk to Touch. It is my honour and pleasure to contribute to our community. I look forward to being a part of your day. 📌 Season 4 starts 5th June @dk_shai Tom's instagram:@tkgeared DK Shai 🌻...

Often we go on the hunt for our "purpose" or the "right Career" believing its this elusive thing for which we have to hunt. What if you've been looking in the wrong place? What if it's been with you all along? What if like me, you need to come full circle? Thank you for listening/Thank you for allowing me to  be a part of your day. DK Shai 🌻 xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Have you ever heard a popular phrase that did not ring true for you? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LGBT_firsts_by_year Thank you for listening and allowing me to  be a part of your day. DK Shai 🌻 xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Waiting for validation from others can be what stops us moving forward and living the we create for ourselves. How long should we wait for validation from others? Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day. DK Shai 🌻 xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

📚 Three books: one which I've read three times, with a fourth on the horizon and one I'm yet to read. If you're looking for some queer fiction allow me to share three with you, one of which is my favourite.🥳 If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day. DK Shai 🌻 xxx youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast Hosted o...

I believe the creative arts is essential and literature is an integral part of that community because novels are like a record of historical attitudes and societal changes. In this episode I share five works of queer literature I've added to my reading list. If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day. DK Shai 🌻 xxx Also...

Hitchiking on someone elses’ journey is to have a second-hand experience. Instead, carve your path, your journey, your life. This is a lesson I learned over the past few months. This episode is dedicated to Moritz and Farina, the instigators of positive change in my life. 💝 Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day DK Shai 🌻 xxx   youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast Hoste...

The LGBTQ+ community have been fighting against sexual orientation discrimination for decades. In this episode we look at two members of the LGBTQ+ community who fought for the right to live without prejudice and discrimination, paving the way for the freedoms we have now. 🙏🏾 Sylvia Rivera https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sylvia-rivera https://srlp.org Ifti Nasim htt...

There is power in being seen. Visible diversity increases acceptance and normalcy while reducing unfounded fears. In this episode I discuss the importance of queer visibility, not just for the community, but for society as a whole. Thank you for listening youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast DK Shai 🌻 xxx Glaad + P&G https://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/P%26G_AdvertisingResearch.pdf The Hollywood...

A time for a fresh start and resolutions - the Personal Promises we make. So why do we struggle to stick to them, even when we are most determined? youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast DK Shai 🌻 xxx Science Direct Empowering interventions to promote sustainable lifestyles: Testing the habit discontinuity hypothesis in a field experiment - ScienceDirect Rhinoglobalsolutions.com People-consume-with-thei...

It's the end of the first semester of University and Christmas is almost here. James joins me to reflect on season two and the challenges of running a podcast in tandem with uni; all self-inflicted of course. We discuss the episodes to come and moving the podcast forward. Wishing you the best close to 2022 and a promising 2023. If you usually make New Year Resolutions then listen to Season 2 - epi...

How many times have you bailed on your New Years Resolution before January is over? 🤨 I know, me too. For the last few years I've taken a different approach to personal promises, one that I can keep. Listen to find out how you can take a different approach to this yearly personal promise - one that you too can keep. If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts Because conn...

Part two of the interview with Avalon. This episode is packed with tips and advice on getting to know your body and sexual expression. Listed below are the websites and information mentioned in the show. Business Wire Sex Toys Market Analysis Report 2022 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220525005765/en/Sex-Toys-Market-Analysis-Report-2022-A-62.32-Billion-Market-by-2030---ResearchAndMarkets...

Queer or straight, wherever you sit on the gender spectrum, this is an open conversation about sexual self-discovery, sexual freedom and getting to know your body.   Bookseller Avalon talks openly about how she learned to talk about sex without societal stigma or shame and the journey of getting to know her body. This conversation is one which so few of us have without feeling shame and embar...

Your queerness makes you stronger than you think; in fact it's your superpower. In this episode I share the ways in which being queer increases freedom, resilience and self-awareness. Listen and discover your superpower. Episodes now available on Youtube youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast Thank you for listening DK Shai 🌻 xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone reaches their tipping point, that point in life when we believe we'll never get out of an impossible situation. This is the moment when we pivot - but only after reaching rock bottom and beyond. Listen out for new episodes every Monday Click the “Follow” button so you will always stay up to date with new episodes 🔔 Share with someone you think might like and benefit from the podcast. Ple...

The final instalment of this four-part interview, which is jam packed with information. I give a huge heartfelt thanks to Tom for sharing his life and world with us. You can find Tom on social media: 🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en  Facebook: Tom Leather: 🌟 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328  YouTube sites recommended 📌 Watts the safe word: h...

Welcome to the third instalment into the world of Leather Men. In this episode, Tom shares his coming out story, his journey, family, and his introduction to kink and leather. The interviews were recorded on Zoom. To watch the interview, go to the Talk to Touch Podcast on YouTube. You can find Tom on social media: 🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en   🌟 His Facebook accoun...

Welcome to the second instalment of an insight into the world of Leather Men. This interview is in four parts; the second half will be available next Monday from 8am. You can find Tom on social media: 🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en   🌟 His Facebook account is called Tom Leather: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328   Click the bell so you will...

You might be familiar with Tom Keller and his partner Chris, from the 2nd episode in this season. If not, go and listen to Fetish, Leather and Community, then return for a deep dive as Tom takes the time to give us an insight into the world of kink and Leather Men. You can find Tom on social media: 🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en   🌟 His Facebook account is called Tom...