Ep8 - Did we really need same sex marriage? YES #this is why
The Unsuitable - LGBTQ Stories
Release Date: 08/21/2019
S5 E8 When living abroad brings you more than you expected!
The Unsuitable - LGBTQ Stories
Last episode we chatted with Rae Hill who shared their life story and their marriage to our very own Aussie born Dibs. Dibs and I first met back in 2018, when Dibs came to get a suit made from Shane Ave. After a few conversations around their life and their transition it would be Dibs whose story would be the first to be shared on The Unsuitable. Check it out Series 1 Ep 1. Dibs has lived abroad in Montreal, Canada for the past 3 years and is back on Aussie soil for an extended holiday. We couldn’t miss the opportunity to have Dibs back on our podcast to share what they have been up to the...
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S6 E1 My brother told family members that I was a lesbian so I set out to prove him wrong!
The Unsuitable - LGBTQ Stories
Today's guest has an interesting story that saw her leave her homeland in France in search of a better life down under. Arriving on Australian shores in 2012 as a newly married couple, Lucie and her husband settled into Australian life and went through the motions of having a child and securing permanent residency. In 2017, 5 years after landing in Australia, Lucie subconsciously started thinking more about herself and how unhappy she really was. Some self exploration which included cutting her hair short led her down a path that, at the age of 32 she accepted she was gay. She describes...
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S5 Ep 7 Exploring non binary transgender!
The Unsuitable - LGBTQ Stories
Born to a Buddhist mum and an atheist dad, todays guest was raised in a small family with 60’s hippy parents in Victoria Canada. Rae lived in Central America for a number of years as a young adult which they describe as a very catholic and conservative culture. Having a life long love for fashion they would start their own brand called Origami Customs which is a podcast story of its own and we will explore it more in depth during our chat. Rae identifies as queer non binary and began their own transitioning four years ago. An in depth discussion around non binary transgender. For Support ...
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S5 Ep 6 It took over 50 years for Alice to find her soul mate in the most unlikely fashion!
The Unsuitable - LGBTQ Stories
We often hear stories of guests struggles through life not knowing where they fit in terms of their identity but todays guest has a different story to share. In her mid 50’s, Alice found herself in a relationship with a transman and although that relationship didn’t last, Alice knew beyond a measure of doubt that she would never be in a hetro relationship again. Fast forward to today, Alice recently married her soul mate Jen, who was our guest in episode 4, and who she had secretly been admiring from afar for a number of years. As an Applied Mindfulness Coach and Facilitator, Alice will...
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S5 Ep 5 Are you trying to be a man???
The Unsuitable - LGBTQ Stories
Natasha studied at university with the aim of becoming a designer for Disney and whilst doing so worked in retail environments where she developed a passion for suiting. Fast forward a few years and Natasha is a much sought after custom suit designer who works for an awesome company in Toronto called Got Style. Growing up in Toronto Canada, Natasha shares with us the difficulties she faces working in a male dominated industry where she was often not taken seriously and questioned if she is trying to be a man because she enjoys wearing suits. Natasha also shares with us how she found the love...
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S5 Ep 4 Being harassed out of the army for being gay ensured Jen never let anyone hold anything over her ever again!
The Unsuitable - LGBTQ Stories
Growing up in the housing area of the western suburbs of Brisbane in the 60’s, Jen spent a large portion of her youth trying to be the peacemaker in a family that was filled with physical violence at the hands of her dad. Always the tomboy, Jen tapped into what she describes as the “masculine side” in order to combat the physical violence at home. At 17 Jen decided to join the Army as a means of escaping from the family situation and in doing so, found a career path that she loved and could see herself progressing in for many years to come. Sadly, this all came to an abrupt end when the...
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S5 Ep 3 Optus Dei to Gay
The Unsuitable - LGBTQ Stories
Alex identifies as a lesbian and has a wonderful relationship with her partner Jackie. Alex attended an all girls Catholic School run by Opus Dei. Alex enjoyed school and her faith, so much, that she made the decision at 16 to become a numerary. This is where things went sour for Alex. Made to wear a cilice (metal spiked chain) for an hour a day around her leg as a form of self harm and referred to as mortification of the flesh, sleep on a blanket for a mattress, sleep without a pillow, take cold showers and regularly use a flagellum (small whip) on oneself is all part of the corporal...
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S5 Ep 2 From alcohol and substance abuse to clean and sober after transitioning!
The Unsuitable - LGBTQ Stories
Originally from Glasgow Scotland, Sam is a transgender guy who has had to overcome some massive hurdles in his journey to understanding gender and what it meant for him. Sam abused alcohol and substances as a means of masking the confusion and pain that he felt from being “different”. Sam talks about his childhood bullies and how they impacted his life, the dark days of his teenage years and his diagnosis of ADHD as an adult and how he lives with his diagnosis whilst also being completely sober. No doubt many will resonate with Sam’s story and we trust that his raw and honest encounter...
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S5 Ep 1 $14k to save their beloved dog lead Zac to make a life changing decision!
The Unsuitable - LGBTQ Stories
Zac Callaghan spent their entire life living between two identities. Born female, Zac struggled with body dysphoria and their identity for almost 50 years. Top surgery in Australia is not covered by medicare and starts at around $12k, so having this surgery and starting the transitioning process was never an option. When their beloved dog took ill it took a whopping 14K to save him. This led Zac to revaluing their own health and life and making the decision that if they could spend $14k to save their dog then they could spend $12k to save themselves and finally live their best life. Zac shows...
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S4 Ep 8 A move to the US allowed me to be open about my identity
The Unsuitable - LGBTQ Stories
Life was spent playing soccer, boating in summer and skiing in winter. Izzy developed a relationship with an older woman when she was in Yr 12 and kept it very much in the closet. When it idd eventually come out, as expected, her parents were not too thrilled. They were not as concerned about the relationship as they were about the fact Izzy felt she had to hide it from them.
info_outlineAfter more than a decade together, Lara and Elise had what could best be described as the perfect life.
They shared a love that was the envy of their friends, they were both successful in their careers, they owned a beautiful home in the inner west of Sydney and they had two gorgeous daughters.
When Lara and Elise married in 2010 same sex marriage was not legal in Australia but that didn't stop them declaring their love before 101 of their closest friends and families. For them they were as good as married, they just didn't have the legal marriage certificate to prove it.
Just 3 weeks after the birth of their second daughter, Lara's world came crashing down when tragically, Elise lost her life. For Lara, the trauma of losing the love of her life and the mother of her children was only the start of the trauma that followed.
Australia voted Yes for same sex marriage and in doing so they got it right ...... #this is why
https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services