To celebrate Bi Visibility Day, this episode is all about bisexuality. We discuss everything from terminology to biphobia to the joys of being bisexual to media representation.

 To get involved in the podcast, sign up here https://linktr.ee/wavehighland

For any enquire about the podcast, email zara@wavehighland.com 

For any enquiries about Wave Highland, email hello@wavehighland.com

Useful resources and contacts:

Wave Highland: sexual health service for under 25s in Highland https://wavehighland.com/staying-safe/

Support services: https://wavehighland.com/useful-links/

For more information, check out Stonewall’s Bi Visibility Hub: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/bi-hub

Article by Krishen Samuel, “Bisexual men feel more HIV stigma, are lonelier and more socially isolated than gay men” https://www.aidsmap.com/news/apr-2021/bisexual-men-feel-more-hiv-stigma-are-lonelier-and-more-socially-isolated-gay-men

In this episode, we explore what rainbow capitalism means and why it’s exploitative. We discuss how to be a good ally and support the LGBTQ+ community.  

We hope that after listening to this episode, you are better able to spot rainbow capitalism and that corporations are better able to support their employees and the LGBTQ+ community.   

To get involved in the podcast, sign up here, https://linktr.ee/wavehighland

For any enquires about the podcast, email zara@wavehighland.com 

For any enquiries about Wave Highland, email hello@wavehighland.com

Useful resources and contacts:

Wave Highland: sexual health service for under 25s in Highland https://wavehighland.com/staying-safe/

Support services: https://wavehighland.com/useful-links/

Video, “What is Rainbow Capitalism?”

Article by Megan O'Keefe, “More than Just a Rainbow: A Guide to Rainbow-Washing & Celebrating Pride Respectfully”

Articles by Pink News:

 “Pride Month 2023: all of the brands releasing collections and supporting LGBTQ+ charities”

“How to avoid rainbow-washing and truly support LGBTQ employees during Pride Month” Article by Gay Times, “Bristol Pride bans political parties “until more is done” for LGBTQ+ rights”

Episodes description: 

In our latest episode, we talk about what heteronormativity means and how it impacts LGBTQ+ people. We explore the pressure to fit into the 'heteronormative box’ and how that can effect relationships and wider society. 

We hope that after listening to this episode, people will think more critically about heteronormativity and challenge people’s assumptions. 

To get involved in the podcast, sign up here https://linktr.ee/wavehighland 

For any enquire about the podcast, email zara@wavehighland.com

For any enquiries about Wave Highland, email hello@wavehighland.com

Useful resources and contacts:

Wave Highland: sexual health service for under 25s in Highland https://wavehighland.com

Support services: https://wavehighland.com/useful-links/

Video by Hannah Witton: “What is Heteronormativity?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oB2Cck9Ok8  

Article by Meg-John Baker, “What’s wrong with heteronormativity?” -  https://www.rewriting-the-rules.com/gender/whats-wrong-with-heteronormativity/

Article by Erin Tatum, “Who’s the Man?’ Heteronormativity and Queer Relationships” - https://everydayfeminism.com/2014/04/whos-the-man/

Episodes description:

In our episode on masculinity, we talk about everything from societal pressures and gender expression, to masculinity and mental health.

We hope that episode helps people have a broader understanding of masculinity and that it helps young people to feel more confident in their gender expression.

To get involved in the podcast email, zara@wavehighland.com

For any enquiries about Wave Highland email, hello@wavehighland.com

Useful resources and contacts:

Wave Highland - sexual health service for under 25s in Highland

https://wavehighland.com/staying-safe/

Support services: https://wavehighland.com/useful-links/

James Support group - Support for ALL affected by suicide (Mentioned in the episode)

https://jamessupportgroup.com/

Video by Vox: “How did pink become a girly colour?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaGSYGhUkvM

LGBT Foundation article, “We asked LGBTQ+ men and masculine non-binary people: what does “masculinity” mean to you?” -  https://lgbt.foundation/news/we-asked-lgbtq-men-and-masculine-non-binary-people-what-does-masculinity-mean-to-you/443

Young Minds article, “Toxic Masculinity and Mental Health” - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/blog/toxic-masculinity-and-mental-health/

Episode Description:

In Episode 5 of Hear the Queer, we talk about what it’s like to be LGBTQ+ over the festive period. We cover everything from buying gifts to how to stay safe over the holidays.

We want young people to know they aren’t alone and there is support out there!

To get involved in the podcast email, zara@wavehighland.com

For any enquiries about Wave Highland email, hello@wavehighland.com

Link to support services below:

LGBT Foundation article, “LGBT Christmas Survival Guide”:  https://lgbt.foundation/news/lgbt-christmas-survival-guide/257

Shelter Scotland Article, “Young LGBTQ+ people: homeless housing rights”: https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/finding_a_place_to_live/leaving_home/young_lgbt_people

Highland Council homelessness Team: https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/997/housing_advice/245/homelessness

Information on the Scottish LGBTI+ rainbow Mark: https://www.equality-network.org/rainbowmark/

In Episode 4 of Hear the Queer, we are joined by special guest, Dr Fiona Gibson who is a Gender Identity Speciality Doctor at the Highland Gender Identity Clinic (GIC).

Dr Gibson kindly agreed to take part in an interview, answering young people’s questions about transitioning in the Highlands. We hope this episode gives young people the information they need to feel confident when accessing the GIC.

To get involved in the podcast email, zara@wavehighland.com

For any enquiries about Wave Highland email, hello@wavehighland.com

For more information on the Highland GIC: https://highlandsexualhealth.co.uk/gender-identity-1

Links to the websites mentioned in the episode below:

LGBT Youth Scotland: https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/  

The National Gender Identity Clinical Network for Scotland (NGICNS): https://www.ngicns.scot.nhs.uk/

Trans Parentees- A support group for parents, families, and carers, email for details transparentsees@gmail.com

Scottish Trans Alliance: https://www.scottishtrans.org/

Stonewall Scotland: https://www.stonewallscotland.org.uk/

LGBT Health and Wellbeing: https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/

In episode 3 of Hear the Queer, we tackle sexting and nudes.  We discuss how to stay safe when sending nudes, what the law says, why someone might want to sext or send nudes and much more!

We hope that this discussion helps reduce the stigma around sending nudes, and after listening, young people are better informed on where to get help and their rights. 

To get involved in the podcast email, zara@wavehighland.com

For any enquiries about Wave Highland email, hello@wavehighland.com

Below are some helpful resources and contacts.

Wave Highland - sexual health service for under 25s in Highland

https://wavehighland.com/staying-safe/

Childline

Information on sexting: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/sexting/

Removing a nude image shared online: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/remove-nude-image-shared-online/

Young Scot

Article, “ Feeling pressured to Share Nudes”: https://young.scot/get-informed/national/thatsnotok-feeling-pressured-to-share-images

Thinkuknow

Let’s talk about Nudes: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/11_18/lets-talk-about/nudes/

Episode Description

In episode 2 of our Hear the Queer podcast series, we explore what healthy and unhealthy relationships are.

We discuss how the lack of representation of healthy LGBTQ+ relationship impacts our relationships and what we view as healthy.

We hope that after listening to this discussion young people are better able to spot the signs of unhealthy relationships and can think more critically about representation of relationships in the media.

To get involved in the podcast email, Zara@wavehighland.com

For any enquiries about Wave Highland email, Rory.Anderson@waverleycare.org 

Below are some helpful resources and contacts.

Wave Highland - sexual health service for under 25s in Highland

https://wavehighland.com/relationships/

hello@wavehighland.com

For information on unhealthy and healthy relationships:

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/friends-relationships-sex/sex-relationships/healthy-unhealthy-relationships/

For support with sexual violence: https://www.rasash.org.uk/