Being part of the LGBTQ+ community is a challenging life. People judge, discriminate and bully you. The struggle of expressing yourself with your family is real. But, that is okay. 

Whatever is going on in your life, if you are straight, gay, lesbian, or trans it’s OKAY to be who you are!

In this episode, we have August Rocha, a beautiful trans man who spreads trans joy over the internet. August shares his story with his family and on TikTok, the emotional response of his family, and his life after coming out.

Highlights

• August as an “EXTRA” child in China
• The pain and struggle of explaining who you are to your parents
• Catholic school full of queer people
• Fighting the silent battles of life
• The controversial dream before the wedding; and
• TikTok as the biggest community August had

Links

Follow August on TikTok @withloveaugust and Instagram @withlove_august.

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Grab Dr. Lulu’s book: A Teen’s Life: looking at Teen’s Lives Through Their Daily Struggles and visit her website https://www.dr-lulu.com/

5 Simple Steps Parents of LGBTQ+ Children Use to Create Loving, Affirming and Supportive Homes: https://www.drlulus5shifts.com/r/a

Love and support are power. They can either make or break a young child’s life. For parents, having these two things can create a big difference in raising their children. 

By loving them for who they are and supporting them in what they are going through in life because every beautiful human deserves to be happy whatever gender they take or path they choose to walk. 

In today’s episode, we have Bailey Latronica, also known as “baayfree,” who is a magazine writer and a proud genderqueer, to share their very unique, inviting in story. Bailey talks about their childhood liking girls in a tiny town, how ze come out to the whole family, and the initial reaction of people around when they walk out of the closet.

They also talk about people’s freedom of their gender, clothing, and life in general. So, if you are a queer or a parent of queer who wants to live a life with embodied experience, then this episode is perfect for you.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Bailey’s unexpected comment about Katy Perry
• The “Trevor Project”
• Having a loving and accepting dad
• Living the full embodied experience; and
• Why does Bailey refer themself as demisexual

Links

Follow Bailey Latronica on Instagram @baayfree

Follow Dr. Lulu on her socials to learn more about queer parenting
Instagram: @drlulutalkradio
Facebook: @askdoctorlulu
Tiktok: @drlulutalkradio
Twitter: @UchennaUmeh9
YouTube: DrLuluTalkRadio
LinkedIn: Dr. Lulu

Grab Dr. Lulu’s book: A Teen’s Life: looking at Teen’s Lives Through Their Daily Struggles and visit her website https://www.dr-lulu.com/

Feel free to share this podcast with your family and friends if you find it useful. Also, join her Facebook group: Positively Parenting Your LGBTQ* Child(ren) and talk with other parents and allies about anything LGBTQ-related.

The family has a significant role in building the core foundation of every person's being. Every queer individual for once dreamed of having a family that is supportive, affirming, and loving. And so, having an open rainbow family for a queer is a dream come true.

In today's episode, Patrice, also known as "blackiswhoiam" in Tik Tok, shares her stepping-in story. This beautiful human being talks about her childhood, her traumatic relationship experience, and her way of breaking the silence and being a proud black lesbian. 

Patrice also shares her rainbow family's acceptance of her true self and how they support each other's journey to discovery. 

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The biggest coming out in the family
• Busting the closet open and not going back
• Patrice's first real girlfriend
• A tribe of women that support each other; and
• The perverted people with their issues

Links

Follow Patrice Strachan on Instagram @patricestrachan and TikTok @blackiswhoiam

Follow Dr. Lulu on her socials to learn more about queer parenting

Instagram: @drlulutalkradio
Facebook: @askdoctorlulu
Tiktok: @drlulutalkradio
Twitter: @UchennaUmeh9
YouTube: DrLuluTalkRadio
LinkedIn: Dr. Lulu

Grab Dr. Lulu’s book: A Teen’s Life: looking at Teen’s Lives Through Their Daily Struggles and visit her website https://www.dr-lulu.com/

Feel free to share this podcast with your family and friends if you find it useful. Also, join her Facebook group: Positively Parenting Your LGBTQ* Child(ren) and talk with other parents and allies about anything LGBTQ-related.

Most queer folks are afraid of spreading their colorful wings to the world because they feel pressured, unsafe, unsupported, and not celebrated. For Kevin, these are some of the reasons he kept lying, hiding his true self, and exploring in secrecy until one pivotal moment happened to him. 

Kevin Shah also known as “Captain Empathy” is a beautiful queer person of color that helps promote empathy and shares that anyone can learn the superpower of empathy and become captain empathy themselves.

In this episode, Kevin get really raw and vulnerable in sharing his coming out story, the fear and shame of being seen as gay by his community, the pain of hiding his colorful personality, and the initial reaction of his Indian family to his coming out. He also talks about the importance of being true and having empathy in finding your purpose in life.

Highlights

• Kevin’s secret exploration into his queerness

• The gay bar incident with his friend

• Solving the “gay character” problem 

• The true meaning of unconditional love and celebration

• Pulse nightclub shooting; and

• Learn to run away from lying and build a foundation of truth

Links

To connect and follow Kevin Shah, head to::

LinkedIn: Kevin Shah
Twitter: @shahkevin
Instagram @kevinshah2018

Follow Dr. Lulu on her socials to learn more about queer parenting

Instagram: @drlulutalkradio
Facebook: @askdoctorlulu
Tiktok: @drlulutalkradio
Twitter: @UchennaUmeh9
YouTube: DrLuluTalkRadio
LinkedIn: Dr. Lulu

Grab Dr. Lulu’s book: A Teen’s Life: looking at Teen’s Lives Through Their Daily Struggles and visit her website https://www.dr-lulu.com/

What is your definition of a good person? Does being a good person mean following the rules even if you know inside that you're hiding your true feelings and emotions? 

For Megs, being a good person is being and loving yourself. Accept who you are no matter how different and extra you can be. Be a good person to yourself first before being good to others.

In this episode, Megs shares her inviting in story, the distress she felt trying to figure out how to navigate her situation as a young queer, her heartbreaks, and the reaction and response of her family to her queerness. She also gives advice to young queers and parents who struggle to accept and love themselves.

Megs Pulvermacher is a proud queer, entrepreneur, podcast host, and school psychologist. She is one of the best queer connection facilitators in the game. Meg's dream is to bring the coolest people together to share ideas, think big, and have an incredibly fun time. 

Highlights

• Megs as a badass little queer kid
• Come out to the family or breakup
• The safe feeling of disclosing the sexuality
• Being single as a queer is totally okay; and
• Self-soothing, self-love, and self-acceptance

Links

Follow Megs Pulvermacher on Instagram at @megspulvermache and @queerimpactcollective, listen to her podcast @outwhatnowpodcast, and visit Megs website megsthebrand.com

Follow Dr. Lulu on her socials to learn more about queer parenting

Instagram: @drlulutalkradio
Facebook: @askdoctorlulu
Tiktok: @drlulutalkradio
Twitter: @UchennaUmeh9
YouTube: DrLuluTalkRadio
LinkedIn: Dr. Lulu

Grab Dr. Lulu’s book: A Teen’s Life: looking at Teen’s Lives Through Their Daily Struggles and visit her website https://www.dr-lulu.com/

People are always afraid of new things. They are worried that people may judge them for their decision, so they tend to hide their powerful divinity with a mask. But it’s time to end the old pattern and criticism to embrace the new world of queerness and love.

In this episode, Johnny and Dr. Lulu talk about the rebirth, transformation, and reclamation of the world that invites and accepts transness and queerness. Johnny also shares his coming out story, his family’s response to his new way of existence, and how he supports beautiful humans with his heart and art. 

Johnny Brantley III is a broadway actor, musical comedian, and a proud queer. His dream is for a better world full of love, equity, and harmony. Activism and art are Johnny’s ways of helping society to welcome the new world that accept and love the queer community.

Highlights

• Jonny’s rebirth of transness and queerness
• Putting on a mask to feel safe from people’s judgment
• The experiences of indirect homophobia and racism
• Who is Johnny’s greatest teacher; and
• The reclamation of the word “queer.”

Links

Follow Johnny Brantley III on Instagram @johnnyleeb3 and check out his website johnnyb3.com

Follow Dr. Lulu on her socials to learn more about queer parenting

Instagram: @askdoctorlulu
Facebook: @askdoctorlulu
Tiktok: @uuchenna
Twitter: @UchennaUmeh9
YouTube: Ask Doctor Lulu
LinkedIn: Dr. Lulu

Grab Dr. Lulu’s book: A Teen’s Life: looking at Teen’s Lives Through Their Daily Struggles and visit her website https://www.dr-lulu.com/

Feel free to share this podcast with your family and friends if you find it useful. Also, join her Facebook group: Positively Parenting Your LGBTQ* Child(ren) and talk with other parents and allies about anything LGBTQ-related.

Every person needs one affirmation from their parents to thrive, and that is “I love you.” No conditions, no judgment, just love.

As a mother, Blair always turned to books when she wanted to understand her children’s feelings, but even with the constant searching, she realized that these books didn’t exist outside.

Blair Bryan, also known as Ninya, is a proud mother of a queer child and the author of various books, including “When Wren Came Out.” Her ultimate hope in writing this book is for people to read her work with an open heart.

In this episode, Blair shares her unconventional story of coming out as a parent of a queer child. She highlights the power of making room for conversation with your child and loving them under no conditions. Blair also talks about her journey of writing books and the biggest learnings she gained to understand her children.

Highlights

• The importance of learning the person’s pronoun
• How did Blair come up with her book title “When Ren Came Out.”
• Parents have the same feelings for their children
• Blair’s story of the rainbow turtle; and
• Why do people feel ashamed talking about their queer children

Links

Follow Blair Bryan on Instagram @tealbutterflypress, check out her website tealbutterflypress.com, and grab a copy of her book When Wren Came Out

Follow Dr. Lulu on her socials to learn more about queer parenting

Instagram: @askdoctorlulu
Facebook: @askdoctorlulu
Tiktok: @uuchenna
Twitter: @UchennaUmeh9
YouTube: Ask Doctor Lulu
LinkedIn: Dr. Lulu

Grab Dr. Lulu’s book: A Teen’s Life: looking at Teen’s Lives Through Their Daily Struggles and visit her website https://www.dr-lulu.com/

Feel free to share this podcast with your family and friends if you find it useful. Also, join her Facebook group: Positively Parenting Your LGBTQ* Child(ren) and talk with other parents and allies about anything LGBTQ-related.

LGBTQ health discrimination is a serious topic that needs to be addressed in our society. Every human being has the right and privilege to have better health assistance. Martha De la Paz is a trans woman and an LGBTQ rights and health advocate. She is helping on educating people about sexual orientation and gender identity.

In today’s episode, Martha shares her story of coming out and acceptance as a trans woman living in a predominantly Catholic society, the Philippines. She talks about how she met a group of people called Dollhouse that educates her about trans gender. Martha also speaks about LGBTQ health rights and gives her message to the parent and children who are struggling with acceptance.

Highlights

• Martha’s two instances of coming out
• The story of “Why doesn't your bag match with your shoes?’’
• What are the reasons why LGBTQ health services are lacking; and
• Her motivation for advocating for LGBTQ rights and health in the Philippines

Links

Follow Martha De la Paz on Instagram @_callmemartha

Follow Dr. Lulu on her socials to learn more about queer parenting

Instagram: @askdoctorlulu

Facebook: @askdoctorlulu

Tiktok: @uuchenna

Twitter: @UchennaUmeh9

YouTube: Ask Doctor Lulu

LinkedIn: Dr. Lulu

Grab Dr. Lulu’s book: A Teen’s Life: looking at Teen’s Lives Through Their Daily Struggles and visit her website https://www.dr-lulu.com/

Feel free to share this podcast with your family and friends if you find it useful. Also, join her Facebook group: Positively Parenting Your LGBTQ* Child(ren) and talk with other parents and allies about anything LGBTQ-related.