Still Here! Still Queer! Now What?
Still Here! Still Queer! Now What?
Podcast Description
A true crime podcast that's actually about ageing in the LGBTQ+ Community. In our lifetimes we've gone from criminals to criminally invisible as we've moved into middle-age.
Still Here! Still Queer! Now What? breaks the silence on what it means to age in the queer community.
What does it mean to be an emerging elder?
Which stories do we need to change about ourselves?
How can we see mid-life as the beginning, not the end, of our queer power?
All this and more from Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt and guests.
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Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast addresses themes of aging within the queer community, focusing on topics like the emergence of LGBTQ+ elders, the narratives around personal and communal identity, and the concept of mid-life as a time for resurgence rather than decline, with episodes discussing perfectionism, societal invisibility, and the transformative power of storytelling.
A true crime podcast that’s actually about ageing in the LGBTQ+ Community. In our lifetimes we’ve gone from criminals to criminally invisible as we’ve moved into middle-age.
Still Here! Still Queer! Now What? breaks the silence on what it means to age in the queer community.
What does it mean to be an emerging elder?
Which stories do we need to change about ourselves?
How can we see mid-life as the beginning, not the end, of our queer power?
All this and more from Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt and guests.
stillherestillqueernowwhat.com
In this episode, Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt discusses the LGBTQ experience through aging, sharing insights from his upcoming book 'Still Here, Still Queer, Now What?'. He reflects on a recent pre-launch event, the state of LGBTQ publishing, body positivity, community inclusivity, and activism surrounding trans rights. The conversation also touches on a powerful concert by Self Esteem, emphasising the importance of self-expression and the ongoing fight for equality.
Insights and takeaways!
- The pre-launch event for the book was a success with strong community support.
- There is a positive outlook for LGBTQ publishing despite challenges.
- Body positivity is crucial for self-acceptance in the queer community.
- Community inclusivity can sometimes border on conformity.
- Activism is essential in the fight for trans rights.
- Self Esteem's concert was a transformative experience.
- The importance of expressing one's identity and feelings.
- Hope and rage can coexist in the fight for equality.
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