Charlie Ocean, MSW
Pronouns: they/them. Neuroqueer LGBTQ+ speaker, trainer, consultant, podcaster, writer...
Appears in 74 Episodes
How do you talk about someone with no pronouns? feat. Lianna Newman
This week, Lianna Newman (name only) expands on carving out space in STEM, finding community, and creating resources. In this episode, you will learn 1. Some changes w...
Exploring the kink spectrum and community feat. Wesley Toma
Exploring the kink spectrum and community! This week, Wesley Toma (he/him) expands on how kink is a spectrum, and for those who fall on it, it's very unlikely we're va...
Get clear on what you're willing to lose feat. Rebecca Minor
Check out Rebecca's parent coaching.We were nominated for Best Personal Growth and Best DIY for The Ambies! Thank you to those who watched live on March 7, 2023. We di...
The best apology is changed behavior feat. Kieran Mcmonagle
This week, Kieran Mcmonagle (he/him) expands on how he's learned so much from young people in the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, you will learn 1. Why he shares th...
Turning mistakes into teachable moments feat. Ed Carratalà
Grab podcast merch here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/allyship-is-a-verb/This week, Ed Carratalà (él/he/him) expands on how he spent 33 years of his life hiding parts...
Are You OK?: Empowering Trans Youth Through Storytelling feat. Jesse Freidin and Rebecca Minor
This event aired live on December 4th, 2022, and has been cut for clarity. "Are You OK?" documents the experiences and stories of 130+ trans and nonbinary youth living...
Sex and gender are made-up concepts (like everything else) feat. Lena Dirscherl
This week, Lena Dirscherl (they/them) expands on some of the many factors that influence gender. In this episode, you will learn: 1. What our thoughts are on the term ...
Bonus Episode: Check in on your LGBTQ+ friends and family
In the wake of the most recent tragedy yesterday (November 19th, 2022) at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO, I am publishing a formerly recorded epis...
Cassie Brighter on the hidden costs of being transgender, TSA PreCheck, and "the surgery"
Did you miss our November event? Watch it here on YouTube: Are You OK?: Empowering Trans Youth Through Storytelling feat. Jesse Freidin and Rebecca MinorContent warnin...
Cody Daigle-Orians on being ace, queer, and polyamorous
Did you miss our November event? Watch it here on YouTube: Are You OK?: Empowering Trans Youth Through Storytelling feat. Jesse Freidin and Rebecca MinorThis week, Co...
Give people and situations grace feat. Mister Larrie
This episode is sponsored by a private donor. Thank you!!!In this week's episode, Mister Larrie (he/him) and I get SILLY! It starts off with him encouraging you to do ...
The Patriarchy Episode feat. Petey Gibson
This episode is sponsored by a private donor. Thank you!!!Content warning for LGBTQ+ youth discrimination, suicide statistics.In this week's episode, Petey Gibson (he/...
Why do some people use two sets of pronouns? feat. Josée Sovinsky
This episode is sponsored by a private donor. Thank you!!!Did you miss the launch party for the Corporate Guide to LGBTQ+ Events? You can watch the recording and purch...
Anger and fury can be turned into action that can create change feat. Jesse Freidin
This episode is sponsored by a private donor. Thank you!!!Interested in the Corporate Guide to LGBTQ+ Events? Watch the recorded launch party on LinkedIn! You can now ...
Listen to minorities and thank them feat. Ra Ra Rollins
This episode is sponsored by a private donor. Thank you!!!Content warning for mentions of George Floyd's murder and generally sensitive topics without details.In this ...
Don't forget to live a queer, abundant life and laugh feat. Richard Follett
This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW (she/her). For more information about her parent and caregiver coaching, please visit: https://www.genderspecialist.c...
Special Video Episode: Trans Day of Visibility Nonbinary Panel! feat. Zoa Glows, Maze Felix, and Noel Fernando
This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW. For more information about her course, How To Talk To Kids About Gender, please visit: https://www.genderspecialist....
Experiencing "Bless Your Heart" Homophobia in the South feat. Destiny Clarke
This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW. For more information about her course, How To Talk To Kids About Gender, please visit: https://www.genderspecialist....
Stealth Mode Activated: Living as a Trans Man in Private feat. Dominic
This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW. For more information about her resource, My Kid Just Came Out: Free Guide for Parents, please visit: https://www.gen...
Everywhere is Queer: Mapping Our Vibrant Businesses feat. Charlie Sprinkman
This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW. For more information about her resource, My Kid Just Came Out: Free Guide for Parents, please visit: https://www.gen...
Conversation Checkpoint: The Role of a Safety Pause feat. K Strohl
This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW. For more information about her course, How To Talk To Kids About Gender, please visit: https://www.genderspecialist....
You're Not Like Those Other Black People: Confronting Othering feat. Nick Daily
This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Minor, LICSW (she/her). For more information about her resource, My Kid Just Came Out: Free Guide for Parents, please visit: https...
Unplugging from the Matrix: Finding Freedom as Trans feat. Trystan Reese
In this week’s episode, Trystan Reese (he/him) shares about his days of being a drag king and how he's been performing as a man since he was a kid. Learn about some of...
Your Clothes Are Gay: Well, of Course. It's Because I'm Queer feat. Mon Malanovich-Gallagher
In this week’s episode, Mon Malanovich-Gallagher (they/them) shares about being an LGBTQI+ speaker and facilitator and what some of their experience as an introvert ca...
Happy Hour Culture: Confronting Alcohol in LGBTQ+ Spaces feat. Chris Tompkins
In this week’s episode, Chris Tompkins (he/him) shares about being an LGBTQ inner advocate and practicing allyship toward himself. Learn how he found his way to sobrie...
U-Hauling Flannel Hearts: Examining Lesbian Stereotypes feat. Jaffe
In this week’s episode, Jaffe (she/her) shares the origins of her drag show, Them Fatale Drag Kings. Learn how she claims the terms "lesbian" and "queer." We also disc...
You Can Never Trust Them: Confronting Bi Stereotypes feat. Dr. Leah Tidey
In this week’s episode, Dr. Leah Tidey (she/her) shares about how her definition of bisexuality has evolved since she first claimed it at the age of 12. Learn how inte...
Fat Liberation vs. Glittery Body Positivity feat. Provvidenza Catalano
In this week’s episode, Provvidenza Catalano (they/them) shares about how the closer they get to who they are versus how Hollywood typecasts folks, they now get more i...
Reparenting Myself: Exploring Gender as an Adult feat. Dr. Kyl Myers
In this week’s episode, Dr. Kyl Myers (they/them, she/her) shares how their gender creative parenting has evolved over the years and that it can look different for eac...
Coming Out as Trans: When HR Takes That Decision Away feat. Leo Yockey
In this week’s episode, Leo Yockey (he/him) shares how his first tech job denied him the opportunity to control his narrative. Learn what surprised him about the exper...