Episode 13

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28th Apr 2021

Lydia Bernsmeier-Rullow - Building Your Own Little World - 024

This week I’m joined by Lydia Bernsmeier-Rullow (she/her). Lydia is a journalist at the BBC, a writer, a poet and a drag king.

Join us as we chat about her journey to understanding her neurodivergence, being a mixed race Black woman with ADHD, her drag king persona Dick Slick, how wearing a beard makes her want to rip her own face off, working towards body neutrality, normalising talking about mental health and building your own social media world when the wider world isn’t built for you and lots more!

If you haven't already, be sure to join our Facebook community to connect with other like-minded queer folks and allies.

Find out more about Gem Kennedy and Queers & Co.

Podcast Artwork by Gemma D’Souza

Resources

Read Lydia’s poetry here or search #lydspoetry on Facebook

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About the Podcast

Queers and Co.

A podcast for queer folks and allies on self-empowerment, body liberation and activism.

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 you’ve 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 children’s rights.

Find out more about Gem's work: www.gemkennedy.com

About your host

Gem Kennedy

I’m Gem. I’m a facilitator, transformational coach, podcaster and speaker. I’m passionate about advocating for and supporting Queer and Autistic people (I also am one!)

I believe that living in alignment with the truest expression of ourselves has a massive impact on not just us, but also our communities and the wider world. It’s what I love to help people do and I’m pretty good at it.