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Queers and Co.A podcast for queer folks and allies on self-empowerment, body liberation and activism. Author: Gem Kennedy
Welcome to the Queers and Co. Podcast with facilitator, coach and speaker, Gem Kennedy (they/them). Each episode of the latest series poses the compelling question, What happens when and delves into topics such as anxiety, AuDHD, gender identity, and beyond. Gem takes centre stage this series, sharing personal insights and reflections after a particularly difficult time in which it felt more important than ever for them to focus on living in alignment with the truest expression of themselves. If youve not listened before, be sure to check out the previous two series in which Gem has thought-provoking conversations with queer folks and allies who are at the forefront of change-making in areas such as fat activism, sex positivity, drag/cabaret, LGBTQ activism and childrens rights. Find out more about Gem's work: www.gemkennedy.com Language: en Genres: Arts, Performing Arts, Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Dr Charlotte Cooper - Bold Conversations
Episode 4
Monday, 1 September, 2025
In this episode, Charlotte joins Gem to discuss her new book, Fat Body Work, an autoethnography that explores her relationship with, and development of, a movement practice. Together, they discuss the profound effects of fatphobia on their ability to access movement and emphasise the importance of DIY culture as a form of self-expression and a way to preserve personal histories. Charlotte shares thoughtful insights, along with the bold choices and perspectives that have shaped her path as a psychotherapist and activist.Dr Charlotte Cooper (she/her) is a psychotherapist working in East London. Her scholarship concerning fat liberation is influential and she is the author of Fat Activism: A Radical Social Movement. Charlotte is also a queer cultural worker influenced by DIY ethics and performs as Homosexual Death Drive. Find out more at www.charlottecooper.net
