12 LGBTQ+ Romance Books For Queer Joy All Year

Fangirling Over Powerlifting, Resilience, And Mindset With Lindsay Johnson

Hello friend, today, let’s fangirl over Powerlifting, Resilience, And Mindset With Lindsay Johnson. Lindsay was the first one I contacted about my idea for Fangirl Your Life and helped me strategize to bring this project to life. So, naturally I had to get Lindsay onto the podcast and am grateful they agreed to fangirl over things they love.  Here are 3 reasons to tune in to today’s ‘Fangirl Your Life’ episode:  * Powerlifting: Discover how and why Lindsay fell in love with the weights, the massive impact lifting has on their life, and the unexpected routine they follow right before a big competition. * Resilience: Get inspired by Lindsay’s personal stories of building inner strength and bouncing back through major challenges and setbacks.  * Mindset: Discover the mental shifts that helped Lindsay live with more intention, and learn how to confidently grab opportunities even when your brain tells you you're not ready. Meet Lindsay Johnson:  Lindsay Johnson (they/them) is an entrepreneur and the founder of The Radical Connector, a scaling agency that helps service-based businesses grow without burning themselves into the ground. They’re also a YouTuber, podcaster, powerlifter, and a proud social psychology nerd who loves understanding why humans do the weird things they do. Based in Vancouver, BC, their heart and soul are firmly rooted in the local oceans, mountains, and forests. When they’re not working, you’ll usually find them with an iced latte, out for brunch with friends, or enthusiastically pulling out random bits of trivia at parties that nobody asked for but everyone now has to hear.  Here are all the links you’ll need This week’s actionables:  * Check out Lindsay’s website: The Radical Connector [https://www.theradicalconnector.com/] * Connect with Lindsay and say Hi on: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/theradicalconnector?sub_confirmation=1] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/radicallinds/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/radicallinds/] * Check out Lindsay’s Charity Shout Out: Promise Vancouver [https://promisevancouver.ca/] * Join the Fangirl Your Life Newsletter  [https://nadinestille.com/newslettersignup] Resources and other references: * Check out photos from Lindsay’s dress-up powerlifting birthday party [https://nadinestille.com/fangirling-over-powerlifting-resilience-and-mindset-with-lindsay-johnsonfangirl-your-life-podcast] * Muay Thai [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muay_Thai] and Capoeira [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capoeira] * Michael Buble [https://www.michaelbuble.com/] * Dr Who [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436992/] on IMDb * Fangirl Your Life Community Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eIYQze5NhRk3C2kBCGlrq?si=imaZ2cB8Qoanq-PKNhEuyA]  Welcome to episode 14 of the Fangirl Your Life Podcast: Fangirling Over Powerlifting, Resilience, And Mindset With Lindsay Johnson Let’s dive in.

12 LGBTQ+ Romance Books For Queer Joy All Year

Hey friends, Happy Pride Month, and welcome to this episode’s mission: read queer all year! Get excited to explore 12 incredible LGBTQ+ romance book recommendations - literally one for every single month of the year. Whether you’re dipping your toes into queer fiction for the very first time, or you’re a seasoned romance lover just looking for your next obsession, you are exactly where you need to be. Happily Ever Afters are guaranteed with all these queer romances but as usual for my book recs, I’d encourage you to check out content guidance for each story. Listen to this podcast episode for: * A one-liner blurb about each book and what you can expect, * Where to get your romance books, and * Which romance I’ll recommend for which month. Here are all the links you’ll need: * Join the Fangirl Your Life Newsletter [https://nadinestille.com/newslettersignup] * Overview with book covers [https://nadinestille.com/podcast-fangirl-your-life/12-lgbtq-romance-books-for-queer-joy-all-year] and links to the mentioned LGBTQ+ romance books in this episode * Romance Bookstore Directory [https://www.romancingthedata.com/bookstores/] by Romancing The Data * Nadine’s local romance store shout out: Perfect Match [https://perfectmatchbookshop.com/]  * About Everyday Activism & 8 Sexy Romance Novel Recs [https://nadinestille.com/podcast-fangirl-your-life/fangirl-your-life-podcast-episode-5about-everyday-activism-and-8-sexy-romance-novel-recs] (Fangirl Your Life, Podcast Ep 8) And if you’d like some fab music to listen to while you’re reading, check out our Fangirl Your Life Community Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eIYQze5NhRk3C2kBCGlrq?si=imaZ2cB8Qoanq-PKNhEuyA] Enjoy!

Fangirling Over Radical Self-Expression And Identity Building With Rachel Lee

Hey, today we’re fangirling with Rachel Lee (she/her) over radical self-expression and intentionally creating your identity to become the main character of your own story.  Reasons to tune in: * Become your own muse: Instead of choosing to fangirl over your favourite characters, why not become your own? Discover how to intentionally design your future identity based on the exact character you want to step into. * Embrace the "Main Character" journey: Learn why Rachel turned to creating art and playing the flute as a teen, and how those creative outlets helped her navigate her path as a recovering people pleaser. * Never lose your sense of wonder: Uncover why it is absolutely vital to keep asking "what if" and to continue looking at the world with childlike curiosity. About Rachel Lee: Rachel Lee is an Artist, Designer & Co-Founder of Neo Genesis — a visual branding agency for creatives & misfit entrepreneurs who are ready to own their weird, and (finally) rock it online.  She believes the best way to market yourself is to actually be yourself, and that's exactly what Neo Genesis is built on. Their 1-week visual brand sprints and website packages take everything that makes their clients awesome and turn it into something people can actually see — without watering them down.  They've worked with experts from companies like Nickelodeon, Lululemon, Slack, Airbnb, Salesforce, and Hilti — but all you really need to qualify is a personality, and a readiness to finally stop hiding it.  When Rachel's not in work mode, you'll find her doodling on her iPad, blasting EDM on a run, or getting cozy with her cat.  Welcome to the Fangirl Your Life podcast, Ep 12: Fangirling over Radical Self-Expression and Identity Building with Rachel Lee  Make sure you’ll check out the links below ! Enjoy Here are all the links you’ll need: Actionables For The Week * Grab Rachel’s free BrandStart Checklist [http://neogenesis.me/brandstart-checklist/] so you quickly get your bearings with your brand, figure out what pieces you’re missing, and nail down the right order to build everything in it so you don’t end up needing to fix things later   * Follow Rachel on Instagram [https://instagram.com/racheltylee/] | LinkedIn [https://linkedin.com/in/racheltylee/] * Check Rachel’s https://katehenry.comNeo Genesis Website [https://neogenesis.me/]  * Check out Rachel’s Charity Shout Out: The Forum [https://www.theforum.ca/] * Join the Fangirl Your Life Newsletter  [https://nadinestille.com/newslettersignup] Resources and other References  * Caiyrii (pronounced "KAI-ree"): see Rachel’s own character art here [https://nadinestille.com/podcast-fangirl-your-life/fangirling-over-radical-self-expression-and-identity-building-with-rachel-lee] * Eldest Daughter Syndrome [https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-deal-with-eldest-daughter-syndrome] * Skyrim & Khajiit [https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Khajiit_(Skyrim)] (Fandom) * Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) [https://www.dungeonsanddragons.com/] * Inuyasha [https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/70204995] on Netflix  * Fangirl Your Life Community Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eIYQze5NhRk3C2kBCGlrq?si=imaZ2cB8Qoanq-PKNhEuyA]

The Power Of ‘What If’

Hey friends, let’s talk about the power of ‘what if’ in today’s Fangirl Your Life podcast episode that’s inspired by two recent events.  If you want to overcome feeling stuck at a crossroads in your life, tap into the power of radical self-expression, or start your own journey to more intentional living, then this mini-episode is for you! Here's what's happening inside: * Get inspired to keep looking for hidden opportunities and paths forward if you are exhausted by the grind and are just "going through the motions". * Discover the magic of ‘what if’. Give yourself permission to live more boldly and dream again. This is your safe space to explore letting people see the real you. * It's also about taking action as you'll walk away with a specific 24-hour challenge to make a micro-bold move and step into your authentic self and joy. Here are all the links you’ll need: * Join the Fangirl Your Life Newsletter [https://nadinestille.com/newslettersignup] * Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nadinestille/] to share your ‘dare’ and tag me For good measure: If you’d like song inspirations for your in-the-car-singing-and-drumming session, check out our Fangirl Your Life Community Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eIYQze5NhRk3C2kBCGlrq?si=imaZ2cB8Qoanq-PKNhEuyA].  Enjoy!

Fangirling Over Queer Media Through The Centuries With Dr Kate Henry

Hey friends, In today’s podcast episode I’m chatting with Dr Kate Henry (she/ her/hers) about queer trailblazer Edythe Eyde and Heated Rivalry!  Welcome to episode 10 of the Fangirl Your Life podcast: Fangirling over Queer Media through the Centuries with Dr Kate Henry Meet Dr. Kate Henry. Dr. Kate Henry is a Productivity Coach who specializes in sustainable and well-being-oriented productivity. Dr. Henry holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a MA and PhD in Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. As a Productivity Coach, she guides academics and creatives to develop actionable and achievable productivity and time management practices so they can achieve short-term and long-term goals without feeling overwhelmed. In addition to her work as a Productivity Coach, author, and podcaster, she loves to collect artisan mugs and go on walks with her spouse and her 7-pound chihuahua.  Here’s what’s in store for you:  We are briefly fangirling over Kate’s professional journey and learning her #1 productivity approach that’s not only helping her clients but that she’s using as well to work with accessibility, care, and deep intention. We’re then deep-diving into fangirl mode for:  * The badass legacy of Edythe Eyde: We’re recovering the story of the queer trailblazer behind Vice Versa, the first lesbian magazine in the U.S. published in 1947. She was a musician, a secret sci-fi writer, and a true everyday activist - and Kate is literally writing the book on her! * The healing power of queer joy: We explore why the Heated Rivalry fandom is a masterclass in community and why "happily ever afters" are a form of emotional repair. Content Guidance: To ensure a safe listening experience, please note we briefly touch on historical homophobia, discrimination, and the often-painful ways queer people have been depicted in media.  Note: This episode has our most extensive show notes yet. Every name, resource, and link we mention—and trust me, we mention a lot—is waiting for you there. Make sure to check them out! Here are all the links you’ll need: Actionables For The Week * Check Kate’s Website [https://katehenry.com] and follow her Honing In Podcast [https://katehenry.com/honingin/] * Follow Kate on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetendingyear] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katehenryphd/] * Join the Fangirl Your Life Newsletter  [https://nadinestille.com/newslettersignup] * Follow Nadine Fangirl Your Life Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nadinestille/] | Romance Nook Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/romance_nook] * Give Back to Kate’s Charity Shoutout The Loveland Foundation [https://thelovelandfoundation.org/] (founded by Rachel Cargle [https://thelovelandfoundation.org/about/]) Queer Media & History * The Archives: ONE Archives in Los Angeles (Vice Versa History) [https://one.usc.edu/story/vice-versa-rko-studios] * The L Word on IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0330251/]   The Heated Rivalry Rabbit Hole * The Article: Forbes: ‘No Off-Season: Inside ‘Heated Rivalry’ [https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliviashalhoup/2026/05/19/heated-rivalry-fandom-season-2/] (Fresh from May 2026!) * The Show: Heated Rivalry on IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35495073/] | Jacob Tierney (Showrunner) [https://www.instagram.com/jacob.tierney/] * The Books: Author Rachel Reid [https://www.rachelreidwrites.com/] | Buy the Series [https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Rachel+Reid] * The Fan Accounts mentioned: Heated Rivalry Fitness [https://www.instagram.com/heatedrivalryfitness] | Kathryn Naughton (Fan Account) [https://www.instagram.com/klnaughton2789] * The Playlists: Heated Rivalry Official Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX1cqAA5zTU7Z?si=GRItxA6vRvC9pHmJzo36ug] | Heated Rivalry Running [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX1cqAA5zTU7Z?si=L-pwCbXzRMmS638H5Gp8ZA]  Other Books, Podcasts, Music * Follow and Sing Along to Fangirl Your Life Community Playlist  [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eIYQze5NhRk3C2kBCGlrq?si=imaZ2cB8Qoanq-PKNhEuyA] * Read Kate’s book Tend To It [https://katehenry.com/tend-to-it/] * Deep Dive by  Honing In ep with Dr. Eric Darnell Pritchard [https://katehenry.com/honingin/ericdarnellpritchard/] * Back to Joy for Kate with Dance Yrself Clean [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZNkPA_zUd4] by  LCD Soundsystem  * Romantasy Books by Author Jennifer Armentrout [https://jenniferlarmentrout.com/]  Communities  * Feminist Podcasters Collective [https://feministpodcasterscollective.com] (DM Nadine on IG for an intro!) * Landscapes with Cody Cook-Parrott [https://www.codycookparrott.com/landscapes] - the writing group Kate attends  Heated Rivalry TV Series 2026 | MM Romance | Queer Books Edythe Eyde / Lisa Ben | Vice Versa 1947 | Hockey Romance Fandom | How the Heated Rivalry Fandom heals historical queer trauma