SEASON ONE
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SEASON ONE FINALE: BREA
Author and artist, Brea, talks about growing up as queer in a small town, and what has helped her friendship with AJ overcome almost any obstacle.
S1/Ep 14: APHRA
As a fast-growing influencer on social media, Aphra shares how leaving the dance world helped her find her trans identity and begin developing her voice online.
S1/Ep 11: CASS
Leatherworker and costume designer, Cassiopeia of “The Astral Artificery,” shares how the Renaissance Faire community has not only lifted up her crafts- but her trans identity, as well.
S1/Ep 8: JAINA
D&D Dungeon Master, Jaina The Adventurer, shares how joining a role-playing group at her local game store not only saved her life— but helped her rebuild it, as well.
S1/Ep 5: PARCHER
Emerging pop artist from Kentucky, Parcher, dishes on finding confidence through music despite experiencing homophobia and losing family over his identity as a gay man.
S1/Ep 3: AMARA
Rapper and artist, Amara, shares how her desire to create art has survived a lifetime of adversity through growing up and dating as a two-spirit indigenous woman.
S1/Ep 16: SEASON RECAP
AJ and Mike recap the first 15 episodes of the season, and share their favorite memories with each guest-- and some exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, as well.
S1/Ep 13: ELEANOR
Actress and singer, Eleanor, shares her insights on the challenges of being a woman in the entertainment industry, and also how she once helped a friend get out of a dangerous situation.
S1/Ep 10: GIGSY
UK-based pop star, Gigsy, shares how she's learned that evolution is a natural part of being a neurodivergent artist, and how music helps her understand and express emotions.
S1/Ep 7: SKAI / PUNZIE
New Brunswick drag performer, Skai (known onstage as “Punzie”), talks about her transition, an interesting run-in with a Drag Race alumni, and how the art form saved her life.
S1/Ep 4: MANDOLIN
Mandolin has lived with BPD since she was 12, but it has not stopped her from becoming a mother, an outspoken political commentator and an actress in several indie film projects.
S1/Ep 2: MIKE
AJ introduces her boyfriend and co-host, Mike, and the couple share what has helped them navigate her PTSD for nearly two-and a half-years of their relationship.
S1/Ep 15: TERRY
Game store ambassador Terry shares what has helped him accomplish over 15 years of sobriety within gaming spaces.
S1/Ep 12: STARTING EMDR
AJ recounts her PTSD struggles since coming back from Boston, including a hospital visit and starting EMDR with a new therapist.
S1/Ep 9: OOOFTA
Gender studies scholar and drag performer, Ooofta Altair, breaks down how trauma is portrayed in movies, and how you can research triggers before your Halloween Movie Night.
S1/Ep 6: BOSTON TRIP
Mike and AJ talk about their experience going down to Boston to see Ethel Cain, and why that trip proved troubling for AJ's PTSD and mental health.
S1/Bonus Ep: CHETWYND
In this micro-episode, AJ breaks down the inspirations and meaning behind our haunted deer logo— “Chetwynd”.
SEASON PREMIERE: AJ
Former TV producer and transgender woman, AJ, shares how she was almost trafficked after using a hookup app in college. [TW:// SA, SH, DR*GGING, GR**MING, AB*SE & MEDICAL TRAUMA]