The Rainbow Mind Podcast

What happens when love exists across identities that the world often sees as divided? In this episode of The Rainbow Mind, we speak with Ali Najjar & Adam Imber, a queer multi-faith couple, one Jewish and one Palestinian Muslim, about navigating love, identity and belonging. Together, we explore what it means to hold onto faith while embracing queerness, how their relationship has challenged a...

In this special episode released for Trans Visibility Day, we’re joined by Zelah Glasson, personal trainer, content creator, and former Big Brother UK housemate for an honest and uplifting conversation about identity, resilience, and mental wellbeing. Zelah reflects on their journey as a trans man navigating visibility in the public eye, sharing powerful insights into the realities of representati...

Karl reflects on his personal journey with alcohol, the moments that led him to re-evaluate his relationship with drinking, and the impact sobriety has had on his mental health, creativity, and sense of self. Together, we explore the pressures around alcohol in LGBTQIA+ culture, the complexities of stepping away from it, and the importance of finding support, boundaries, and compassion along the w...

In this episode of The Rainbow Mind Podcast, Stephen is joined by the brilliant Ali Bromley — forensic psychologist, Big Brother winner, and passionate advocate for neurodivergent and queer visibility — for a deeply honest and insightful conversation about identity, representation, and mental health. Ali opens up about her time in the Big Brother house, sharing what it was like to navigate the pub...

In the premiere episode of The Rainbow Mind Podcast , we’re joined by cultural icon Dr Cheddar Gorgeous — acclaimed drag artist, academic, and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finalist — for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation about queer identity, gender, and mental health. Cheddar reflects on their journey with drag as both art and activism, and how it has shaped their relationship to gender, vul...

Welcome to the first episode of the Rainbow Mind Podcast ! 🎙️ In this debut episode, hosts Emily and Stephen introduce you to Rainbow Mind — a queer-led mental health service born from a powerful partnership between Mind in Salford and Mind in the City, Hackney & Waltham Forest. You'll learn about who we are, why we exist, and the work we’re doing to support LGBTQIA+ mental health with radical...