MD and Mari sit down to discuss Netflix' A Secret Love, its message, and its importance for queer representation.Them interview: https://www.them.us/story/a-secret-love-netflix-pat-henschel-interviewFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positiveFollow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Email us at bipos…

MD and Mari return from a long hiatus to talk about COVID-19: how it has changed our lives and what tools we can use to cope in these weird times. WHO Mental Health Recommendations: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.pdf?sfvrsn=6d3578af_2 CDC Website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htm…

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This week, MD and Mari talk with Hayden about his experience of being a Black bisexual man in a long-term same-gender relationship.Hayden Winston is a black, bisexual, writer, poet and activist. His work draws on his experiences as a QPOC and the child of West Indian immigrants. His goal is to expose life’s most jarring elements, while promoting se…

Mari and MD discuss their 13 (and then some) guidelines for how to make a relationship work. Queer, heteronormative, poly, ace, kinky relationships and more more more! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positiveFollow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Email us at bipositivepodcast@gmail.comRecommend…

We are back! Mari and MD sit down to discuss working with LGBTQ+ refugees and the hurdles they have to face from a psychological and a human rights perspective. ***Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positiveFollow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Email us at bipositivepodcast@gmail.com***Sources:ht…

MD and Mari talk about trauma, PTSD, available treatments and the vulnerabilities within the LGBTQ+ community.Sources: Pagani, M., et al. (2012). Neurobiological Correlates of EMDR Monitoring – An EEG Study. PLoS ONE 7(9).van der Kolk, B. (2015). The Body Keeps the Score. https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748…

Mari and MD discuss various techniques in therapy to help you find the right fit. Disclaimer: everything discussed is based on our own experiences and opinions.Israel, T., Choi, A. Y., Goodman, J. A., Matsuno, E., Lin, Y.-J., Kary, K. G., & Merrill, C. R. S. (2019). Reducing internalized binegativity: Development and efficacy of an online intervent…

Mari and MD discuss Anne Lister, the famous "first modern lesbian," diarist, and title character of BBC's "Gentleman Jack." TW: mental health, sexual assault, gender dysphoria, sexual language.Watch the Gentleman Jack trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uBYRcP44M4The podcast on Gentleman Jack: https://www.secretlibrarypodcast.com/episode…

Mari and MD talk about recent good and not so good representation of queer people in the media, sports, and politics. Featuring favorites such as Brooklyn 99, Lily Singh, Captain Marvel, Eugene Lee Yang and more!Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positiveFollow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Emai…

Mari and MD sit down to talk with CB Lee, author of the Sidekick Squad series, about writing, stereotypes, and why queer characters will no longer stay on the sidelines.CB Lee is a Lambda Literary Award nominated writer of young adult science fiction and fantasy. Her works include the Sidekick Squad series (Duet Books), Ben 10 (Boom!) and All Out (…

Join Mari, MD, and our good friend Tiaan, in a tipsy and much-needed discussion of how Game of Thrones tackles LGBTQ+ and mental health representation! Caution: coarse language ahead!BiPositive tarafından oluşturuldu

MD and Mari talk to Briana Venskus about labels, what it was like growing up with accepting parents in a religious environment, and why queer actors have a hard time finding work in the industry today. Follow Briana on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVenskusFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positiveFollow us on iTunes: https://itunes.appl…

In this drive bi episode Mari and MD fangirl about one of the best (in our humble opinion) TV shows in the recent years, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. We talk about bi representation, mental health portrayal, and raunchy music numbers, so stay tuned in! Check out "Getting Bi" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e7844P77IsFollow us on Twitter: http:…

A live recording of Mari and MD at ClexaCon 2019 in Las Vegas! This is our panel on "Queer Storylines in Therapy: Constructing Your Narrative Through Fictional Characters" featuring Nicole Pacent! Media representation of the queer community has steadily been improving over the recent years – and queer clients in therapy find themselves gravitating …

Mari and MD discuss queer impostor syndrome, why we sometimes feel like we don't quite belong in our own communities, and how we can overcome that feeling using wisdom from other sexual minority groups.See us at ClexaCon: https://clexa-con.com/programming/2019-speakers-and-panelists Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positiveFollow us on i…

Mari and MD talk to Astrid Ohletz, the founder and CEO of Ylva Publishing, "the home of quality books about women loving women," about what makes a good queer book and just how niche the market is.Connect with Ylva and view available titles here: www.ylva-publishing.com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest: @YlvaPublishing. Follow us on Twitter: …

MD and Mari discuss how cognitive psychology explains prejudice and stereotyping, and why not fitting into a box can be a very rewarding thing. Sources:Intersectionality and the Stereotype Content Model: Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Consequences for Multiply-categorized Individuals by David W. Hancock, M.A. Adams GA, Webster JR. When leader…

Mari and MD talk to Greetje den Holder, blogger at Meemoeder.com, who talks about her experience as a queer person, and later, a parent, in the Netherlands.Follow Greetje:http://meemoeder.com/enhttp://youtube.com/meemoedercomhttp://instagram.com/meemoederhttp://twitter.com/meemoederdotcomhttp://facebook.com/meemoederFollow us on Twitter: http://twi…

Mari and MD discuss tips on how to respond to a child's coming out and how to create a nurturing and supportive environment for an LGBTQ+ child.References:Katz-Wise, S. L., Rosario, M., & Tsappis, M. (2016). LGBT Youth and Family Acceptance. Pediatric Clinics of North America, 63(6): 1011-1025. DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2016.07.005.Rosario, M., Schrimasha…

MD and Mari interview Jae, former psychologist and now full-time writer of books in which women unapologetically love women. Check out Jae's website: https://jae-fiction.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positiveFollow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Email us at bipositivepodcast@gmail.com…

Mari and MD talk to Katy-Jon Went, an activist on equality, diversity, and intersectionality, about being a religious queer person, the pitfalls of fundamentalism, and self-acceptance in the Church. Katy-Jon's website: http://www.katyjon.comFind Katy-Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/katyjon Find Katy-Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kat…

Mari and MD discuss the concept of toxic masculinity; what it means, how it happens, how it impacts society, and how it puts people in boxes.Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Email us at bipositivepodcast@gmail.comSources:http://theconversation.com/…

Mari and MD talk to Tracy and Mika, creators and editors of LezWatchTV, "the greatest database of queer female, non-binary, & transgender characters & shows on TV" about the good, the bad, and the queerbait-y of representation. NOTE: Sorry for the funky audio, Skype screwed up and we tried our best to reduce the echo! Check out LezWatchTV: https://…

Mari and MD, inspired by an email from one of our listeners, discuss negative coming out experiences and how one can cope with things going sour when sharing their sexuality or gender with their loved ones.***Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://it…

Mari and MD talk to Katy-Jon Went, an activist on equality, diversity, and intersectionality, about a variety of topics including gender, sexuality, Christian fundamentalism, and queer spaces. Katy-Jon's website: http://www.katyjon.comFind Katy-Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/katyjon Find Katy-Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katyjonwe…

MD and Mari address the infamous bi/pan discussion and delve into what sexual orientation and attraction really are, how they come about, and what our attitudes are toward them.***Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/biposi…

Mari and MD talk to Nicole Pacent, bisexual actor, writer, activist, and overall awesome human being about queerness, marriage, representation, and how it is to navigate a relationship with a cishet partner. Follow Nicole: https://twitter.com/NicolePacent Follow Nicole's ComingOutPod: https://twitter.com/comingoutpod***Follow us on Twitter: http://…

Mari and MD sit down to talk about marriage equality, its history from Ancient Rome to today, and its influence on mental health. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Email us at bipositivepodcas…

Mari and MD talk to Cathy and Barry, pioneers of the poly community, about self-determination, the bisexual unicorn, and how the culture at large sells toxic monogamy. ***Barry and Cathy Smiler have been presenters and organizers in polyamory and related communities for many years, on both the US east and west coasts and now in Europe, and are memb…

Mari and MD talk about how fandoms can help build and develop queer identities. We will be name-dropping ClexaCon, The 100, Harry Potter, Voltron and many others!Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?…

Mari and MD sit down to talk with Denise Warner, an experienced podcaster from Lesbian Lounge. Denise talks about how she found a way to not only express herself but also give a voice and guidance to those in the LGBTQ who needed it most. Shoutout to ClexaCon London for bringing us together! Follow Denise on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LesbianLoun…

Mari and MD sit down to talk about queer representation in Japanese anime, including all-time favorites like Sailor Moon, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Yuri on Ice and many more.Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id…

Part 2! Mari and MD sit down with Rabbi Marianne van Praag to talk about a spiritual perspective on queerness and how religions could be more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community.***Article on Marianne van Praag’s lecture at Leiden University Pride: lupride.love/2018/04/04/judaism…btq-a-divine-sparkMore about Marianne’s work as a Rabbi (in Dutch): www…

Mari and MD sit down with Rabbi Marianne van Praag to talk about a spiritual perspective on queerness and how religions could be more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community. Part II coming next week! ***Article on Marianne van Praag’s lecture at Leiden University Pride: https://lupride.love/2018/04/04/judaism-and-lgbtq-a-divine-spark More about Marianne…

Mari and MD sit down with Tiaan, our resident expert on all things gay, to discuss how the male gay community views bisexuals and whether prejudice may stand in the way of love.Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositiv…

Mari and MD celebrate Bi Visibility Week by talking about the ways in which bisexuality was perceived throughout history and dropping some world-famous bi names. Happy #BiVisibilityWeek everyone!Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com…

Mari and MD sit down with Tiaan to discuss his thesis on LGBTQ identity and transnationalism. Why is it that queer people all over the world feel more connected to each other than to their respective nations? Where does queer nationalism come from? Are we truly an LGBTQ nation? You can find Tiaan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiaan-andre…

MD and Mari get down and dirty with the gender norms and social expectations we have about sex: straight sex, bi sex, gay sex, and anything (and anyone) in between. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id13513236…

MD and Mari sit down to discuss queer theory and just how political the queer and bisexual labels can be.***Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Email us at bipositivepodcast@gmail.com***Sources:…

MD and Mari sit down to talk about bi+ narratives and why sometimes, it's so hard to tell a queer story. We explore humor, tragedy, and even terrible puns. “The shortest distance between two people is a story.” - Patti Digh.Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTu…

Mari and MD sit down to discuss what everyone in possession of a vagina needs to know: PCOS, cervical cancer, so-called hysteria, etc., as well as medical and psychological diagnoses dating all the way back to the beginnings of modern medicine and how to find a doctor who listens. ***Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on…

MD and Mari discuss why sometimes, it's absolutely okay to be a stereotype. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Email us at bipositivepodcast@gmail.com…

Mari and MD discuss queer representation in music: from your favorite summer bops to your rock ballads, we have something for everyone's taste! ***Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Email us at…

Mari and MD talk about the early sexualization of women – straight and queer – in our society and what can be done to reduce its harmful effects.Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Email us at b…

MD and Mari discuss the issue of addiction within the LGBTQ+ community and what can be done to stop and prevent this epidemic from spreading.Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Email us at bipos…

Mari and MD discuss body image issues and eating disorders within the LGBTQ community and why bisexual and trans people seem to have it the hardest.Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Email us a…

Mari and MD discuss being queer in Eastern Europe: attitudes, politics, religion. Are things looking better? Will they ever? Listen and find out!Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive?Follow us on Tumblr: http://bipositivepodcast.tumblr.com?Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2Email us at b…

Let's talk about kink: Mari and MD get down and dirty discussing BDSM, its relation to the queer community, and what societal pressures kinky people have to face when discovering their sexuality. NOTE: We apologize for the sound issues in the beginning of the episode – that's what happens when you record an episode via Skype :(Follow us on Twitter:…

In this episode, Mari and MD go in-depth *pun intended* on sex: the problem of limited sex ed, what things need to be discussed, and how to protect yourself before you have intercourse. We apologize in advance for the slightly cishet skew at the beginning of the episode: we've been having nothing but cis M/W sex for years now. NOTE: We are going on…