Jake Graf on the EHRC Ruling and Nurturing Gender Expression

We're back with an inbox episode and a recap on recent episodes discussing Pride, trans rights and LGBTQ+ children in care. We're hear to start these conversations but we want to hear from you. Keep writing in, tell us your experiences! ✉️Get in touch [email protected] 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful Kadiff Kirwan is in the co-hosting hot seat this week, what a treat! We discuss the rise of far-right politics and the aftermath of the local elections, disappearing queer venues and why LGBTQ+ spaces matter more than ever. Fresh from starring in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui in Stratford-upon-Avon, Kadiff talks about performing an anti-fascist play at a time when politics in Britain feels increasingly tense and why history feels closer than we’d like to admit. ✉️Get in touch [email protected] 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a manic few weeks, a lot of travelling and some illness along the way. A short update I'm afraid but fear not... order will be restored soon. We've had so many wonderful messages over the last weeks. A proper sit down with the inbox is overdue. Keep you emails coming and DO NOT forget about the Homo Sapiens Dog Walk on Saturday 30th May. We are meeting at Regents Bar and Kitchen at 1pm - you DO NOT need to bring a dog! ✉️Get in touch [email protected] 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Homo Sapiens, Jax Feeley joins me to co-host. Jax opens up about unexpectedly becoming a father after just three dates, navigating parenthood as a trans man, and the life changes that pulled him away from social media and back into frontline care work. We discuss masculinity, trauma, identity, toxic online influences, and what it really means to make vulnerable young people feel safe. Buy Jax's book 'Fear Proof' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/FEAR-PROOF-Courage-Begin-Scared/dp/1917623194 ✉️Get in touch [email protected] 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Barr is co-hosting this week to talk about his powerful live show 'Sorry I Hurt Your Son' and the reality of domestic abuse in queer relationships. From not recognising the signs to questioning whether it “counts” as abuse, James shares how he made sense of his experience and turned it into something life-changing. We dive into why abuse is still so hidden in the LGBTQ+ community, the impact of shame and silence, and why more people need to speak out. Plus, James opens up about the moment he finally left, and how comedy helped him process it all - enjoy listeners! Chris & James x ✉️Get in touch [email protected] 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Here are some resources for any listeners who may need them: Lead Specialist Service Galop – National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428 | [email protected]–Tue 9:15am–8pm, Wed–Fri 9:15am–4:30pm (closed 1–2pm), closed weekendsTrans-specific service: Tuesday 1pm–5pm (per Camden NHS listings); Galop also runs a dedicated Trans Advocacy Service offering confidential advice by phone, email or face-to-face for people who’ve experienced violence, abuse or transphobiaLive chat: Mondays and Thursdays; 24/7 chatbot on galop.org.ukAlso covers sexual violence, hate crime, conversion practices, honour-based abuse, forced marriage. Has a dedicated under-25s young person’s team London LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) – one referral, four agencies 020 7704 2040 / [email protected] (lead), Stonewall Housing, London Friend, Switchboard – covers helpline, housing, counselling, advocacy Housing Support Stonewall Housing – LGBTQ+ housing & refuge advice 0800 6 404 404; national, including refuge access for those fleeing abuse Counselling London Friend – Specialist DV Counselling ⚠️ Specialist DV counselling funding ends March 2026 — no longer accepting new referrals; general LGBTQ+ counselling continues Listening & Signposting Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – listening/info, signposting 0800 0119 100 | switchboard.lgbt Additional Services Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard (separate org) – has Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) IDVAs help with housing, refuge access, finances/benefits, criminal justice and mental health needs; also support FM, HBV and FGM casesLGBT Foundation (Manchester-based, national reach) 0345 3 30 30 30 | lgbt.foundationMindline Trans+ – emotional support for trans/non-binary people 0300 330 5468 (mindinsomerset.org.uk) Out-of-hours / emergencies 999 if in immediate danger (silent call: press 55 when prompted)National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge, 24/7, not LGBT-specific but inclusive): 0808 2000 247Samaritans: 116 123 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.