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Room For Us

From the host of Girl on Girl comes a new chapter: Room For Us.Meet Persis Abraham, an Indian-Canadian lesbian who has spent over a decade discovering her identity, unlearning outdated societal standards around sexuality, and embracing queer joy. Now, she’s creating space for others to feel seen. Room For Us is a podcast that brings queer and BIPOC stories to the spotlight. Through solo reflections and intimate conversations with inspiring guests, Room For Us shines a light on voices that often go

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96:24

Queer Book-to-Film Adaptations with Big Queer Book...

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2021/10/04

On this very special ep, we're joined by our friends at Big Queer Book Club Podcast! As the experts in all things queer lit, we thought it was only fitting to gossip with Kendra + Amanda about our favourite movie adaptations of queer books. From Disobedience to Fried Green Tomatoes, K + A give us the low-down on how the books compare to the films. Sar reveals her weird disdain for Rachel Weisz while Pers gushes over Rooney Mara + Cate Blanchett. And with two films on our list about conversion

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93:10

What's Internalized Homophobia?

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2021/09/20

What's internalized homophobia and have you ever had it? Chances are, you have. On this episode, Sar & Pers discuss where internalized homophobia stems from and where it might show up in your life. P talks about her experience overcoming internalized homophobia to come out as bi, and then as gay. We explore why internalized homophobia is so prevalent in the queer community and what we can all do about it. Plus, we kick off the convo with a sequel to a previous S & P fan fic (things get

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85:49

Are Soulmates Real?

Room For Us ·

2021/09/13

Are soulmates real? On this episode, Sar & Pers gossip about soul connections — what they are, how they happen, and how they're different from the traditional idea of "soulmates". We get real about the soul connections we've felt in our pasts, and how believing someone is your soulmate can actually be damaging for the relationship. P explains how queer people can fall deep into soul connections based on shared experiences and being in the closet for a number of years. Plus, we

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88:53

Lesbian & Christian with Shannon Burns

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2021/09/06

What is it like to be queer and religious? On this episode, we're joined by Virgin Radio host and queer icon Shannon Burns to find out! We talk to Shannon about growing up in an extremely religious community and discovering her sexuality along the way. She tells us about her decision to leave her church and the backlash she received because of it, even as she maintained her personal relationship with God. Shannon explains how religion has enhanced her experience as a queer person and why she

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93:48

Love & Long Distance Relationships with Tine Ford

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2021/08/30

Why are long distance relationships (LDRs) so common in the queer community? And what's the secret to making them work? On this ep, we sit down with best friend and total cutie Tine Ford! As someone who identifies as open, Tine has experienced LDRs first-hand — the good, the bad, and everything in between. We ask her about the benefits and drawbacks of an LDR, plus her top advice for a healthy, happy relationship (no matter the distance). Have you ever been in an LDR? DM us @girlxgirlpodcast and

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81:37

Our Top 10 Queer Artists

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2021/08/23

On this episode, S & P break down their top 10 favourite queer musical artists, from Fletcher to Frank Ocean and Elton John. Plus, we read a few of the *incredible* S & P fan fictions that you guys sent our way! Who did we miss on our list of top artists? Shoot us a DM @girlxgirlpodcast to let us know.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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54:43

Write Me Some Fan Fiction

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2021/08/16

What's fan fiction and why is it so important to the queer community? On this ep, S & P become bestselling authors as they discuss the most popular fan fic niches, why they exist, and how they can help queer people find community and discover themselves. P talks about how reading Demi Lovato smut as a teen helped her imagine being with a woman, long before she knew she wanted to be. Plus, why erotica is one of the key elements of fan fic. Want to write some S & P fan fic? Email it to us

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74:37

Hey, Here's My Number

Room For Us ·

2021/08/02

Nervous about shooting your shot? On this episode, S & P break down what to do and what NOT to do when approaching a cutie in a public space. Rather than asking for someone's number, give YOUR number and leave the ball in their court. Always own that inner confidence, and most importantly be respectful. P tells the story about how she recently gave her number to a bartender at a local Toronto bar and why it's important to never have those "what if" moments. Did they hit it off

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85:06

Girl, What's Your Sign? With Astrologer Amelia Ehrhardt

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2021/07/26

This Aries/Libra power duo sits down with the one-and-only Amelia Ehrhardt to have our astrological charts read LIVE! Amelia is a multi-talented astrologer, choreographer, and writer currently living in Toronto. On this episode, Sar & Pers find out how their natal charts relate to their personalities, each other, and the queer community at large. Amelia explains how Pers is even more Libra than she thought, which means she loves love — like, a lot (shocker). And how Sar is bursting with Pisces

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66:25

Being Queer at Work

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2021/07/19

Queer and building your career? Let's talk about it. On this episode, we're inspired by a bisexual listener from Poland who is working on their career in medicine. They asked us for advice on how to navigate work life as a queer person, especially in a field like healthcare where the LGBTQIA+ community might not always feel safe. We explore the history of queer people in healthcare, what P's experience has been like as one of the only queer people in her office, and what companies can do

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73:10

Toxic Masculinity

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2021/07/12

What’s the deal with toxic masculinity? On this episode, Girl On Girl talks about men for a change. What are boys taught growing up that can be damaging to their psyche? How can those beliefs as adults damage society? And what do women have to do with it all? We dive innnnn, friends. Have you ever had a role to play in toxic masculinity? Tell us about it! @girlxgirlpodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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62:58

Still a Virgin?

Room For Us ·

2021/06/28

On this episode, we talk all about inexperiences with intimacy and relationships, including a mailbag from a beautiful listener. Sar and Pers explore their own insecurities when they were navigating their early twenties. We shoutout movies like 40 Year Old Virgin and how the reason it was so popular was because it was so relatable. Most of all, we talk about how sexual experience does not define confidence. Love yourself first and the rest will fall into place. Have you ever struggled with feeling

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79:43

Coming Out To Your Family

Room For Us ·

2021/06/21

How do you come out to your family?! On this episode, we explore the many facets of telling your family you're queer. Pers tells us about coming out to her family and how she knew it was the right time (sh*t gets REAL in this episode). Then, we share a MAILBAG from a brave, beautiful listener who did NOT have a good coming out experience. She explains how her mom's judgements and assumptions have affected her ability to be open about her sexuality. Plus, a deep dive into Billie Eilish's

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78:55

Fluidity & Identity with Syd McManus

Room For Us ·

2021/06/14

What is fluidity all about? On this episode, we sit down with one of our besties Syd McManus! She opens up about her journey to discovering her sexuality and the reality of still figuring it out along the way. We explore how dance and the arts influenced her from a young age and introduced her to the concept of queerness. Plus, how fluidity and queerness, for Syd, are both about safety. Do you have any questions or curiosities about fluidity? DM us @girlxgirlpodcast or shoot us an email

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78:09

Femme Lesbian Struggles

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2021/06/07

Today we're talking femme lesbian struggles. Aren't you too pretty to be gay? Are you just experimenting? You just haven't found the right guy yet. These are all things Pers has heard too many times to count. We dive into why these struggles exist and why femme lesbian representation is so important to changing the narrative. We go into our favourite femme lesbians in TV and movies, plus an open conversation about mental health. Do you relate to these struggles? Let us know

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90:03

Questions Straight People Are Too Afraid To Ask

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2021/05/31

What questions do you have about the queer community that you're too afraid to ask? For this episode, we polled friends, family, and followers to find out what their most burning Qs were. Like, what's the deal with pronouns? Do kids need a mother and a father? And should trans women be allowed to compete in women's sports? Plus, find out what P did to give S her best valentine's day ever. We've been wanting to do this episode for a while and we're soooo excited to have these

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62:58

How to Date When You Ain't Straight

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2021/05/24

For this holiday Monday special, we're diving into DATING. What are P's top tips for dating when you ain't straight? How can you know if a girl is into you? Why is it SO hard to meet girls at bars? Plus, S talks about straight dating and how to know if guys are into you (spoiler alert: it's not rocket science). And why is social media the new hot spot for queer people to meet each other? It's time to have all your dating Qs answered by complete non-experts. Got any dating tips or

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69:59

Do I Look Gay?

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2021/05/17

Do I look gay? On this episode, we dive into the stereotypes of how gay people look. Inspired by another fantastic mailbag from AJ, a listener from NYC, we explore what gay girls look like, what gay guys look like, and why those stereotypes can be damaging - especially for kids like AJ. Although she identifies as a straight woman, she was told the opposite for years - simply because of the way she looked. Has anyone ever assumed your sexual identity because of how you dressed or cut your hair? Have

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96:54

Queer Relationships vs Straight Relationships

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2021/05/10

What are the differences between queer and straight relationships? On this episode, we dive into everything from U-Hauling to emotional intelligence to gender roles. We explore how queer relationships are both unique from straight ones and also similar in their own ways. Plus, Sar tells the world about that one time she stole a Justin Bieber cut-out. And stay tuned to the end when we record our live reaction to the Elliot Page and Oprah interview! What do you think the main difference is between

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85:06

How to Find a Queer Community (Plus Our Very First...

Room For Us ·

2021/05/03

Why is community so important for queer people? And how the HELL can you find yours? On this episode, we open our very first MAILBAG from our incredibly cool listener, Kathryn. She tells us about her struggles to find a queer community and how a collection of fandoms gave her the sense of connection and belonging she had been craving. Pers explains how finding her own queer group has been a major WIP. Then, Pers & Sar break down the many ways queer people can find community and why it's so

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