episode 20 - our pets, ben ate what?, and lola the escape artist

episode 24 - malört, religious trauma, and the second city pope

Ben and Lola discuss their religious upbringings, the most *disgusting* beverage in Chicago, and the new Pope. Instagram: yapfest.podcast Tiktok: yapfest.podcast Email: yapfest.pod@gmail.com Mental health resources HERE! ↓ Warm lines (don't call police!): LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564 Call Blackline: 1-800-604-5841 Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (US), 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) Run by and for Trans people. English and español. StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 24/7 - Centers Native Americans and Alaska Natives Thrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-8209 24/7 - Trans-led and operated Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888407-4515 Trained peer supporters (List curated by @inclusivetherapists on Instagram) Additional resources ↓ The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth via chat, text, or phone GLAAD: glaad.org Has resources on how to get involved in advocacy, as well as support for those feeling affected by policies and media coverage. PFLAG: pflag.org Local chapters offer support for LGBTQ individuals and their families, creating safe spaces and support systems. ACLU: aclu.org The ACLU'S LGBTQ rights project provides advocacy and legal resources, as well as updates on protections for the community. Lambda Legal: lambdalegal.org Provides legal support and guidance on discrimination cases involving LGBTQ individuals. (Sourced from @midwestern.lesbian on Instagram)

episode 23 - our addictive personalities, shoes, and ben's first garden gummy

Ben and Lola discuss the trials and tribulations of their addictive personalities. Instagram: yapfest.podcast Tiktok: yapfest.podcast Email: yapfest.pod@gmail.com Mental health resources HERE! ↓ Warm lines (don't call police!): LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564 Call Blackline: 1-800-604-5841 Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (US), 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) Run by and for Trans people. English and español. StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 24/7 - Centers Native Americans and Alaska Natives Thrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-8209 24/7 - Trans-led and operated Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888407-4515 Trained peer supporters (List curated by @inclusivetherapists on Instagram) Additional resources ↓ The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth via chat, text, or phone GLAAD: glaad.org Has resources on how to get involved in advocacy, as well as support for those feeling affected by policies and media coverage. PFLAG: pflag.org Local chapters offer support for LGBTQ individuals and their families, creating safe spaces and support systems. ACLU: aclu.org The ACLU'S LGBTQ rights project provides advocacy and legal resources, as well as updates on protections for the community. Lambda Legal: lambdalegal.org Provides legal support and guidance on discrimination cases involving LGBTQ individuals. (Sourced from @midwestern.lesbian on Instagram)

episode 22 - katy perry in space, shrek 2, and aliens

Ben and Lola talk about space. Instagram: yapfest.podcast Tiktok: yapfest.podcast Email: yapfest.pod@gmail.com Mental health resources HERE! ↓ Warm lines (don't call police!): LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564 Call Blackline: 1-800-604-5841 Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (US), 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) Run by and for Trans people. English and español. StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 24/7 - Centers Native Americans and Alaska Natives Thrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-8209 24/7 - Trans-led and operated Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888407-4515 Trained peer supporters (List curated by @inclusivetherapists on Instagram) Additional resources ↓ The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth via chat, text, or phone GLAAD: glaad.org Has resources on how to get involved in advocacy, as well as support for those feeling affected by policies and media coverage. PFLAG: pflag.org Local chapters offer support for LGBTQ individuals and their families, creating safe spaces and support systems. ACLU: aclu.org The ACLU'S LGBTQ rights project provides advocacy and legal resources, as well as updates on protections for the community. Lambda Legal: lambdalegal.org Provides legal support and guidance on discrimination cases involving LGBTQ individuals. (Sourced from @midwestern.lesbian on Instagram)

episode 21 - reddit posts

Ben and Lola read Reddit posts. Instagram: yapfest.podcast Tiktok: yapfest.podcast Email: yapfest.pod@gmail.com Mental health resources HERE! ↓ Warm lines (don't call police!): LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564 Call Blackline: 1-800-604-5841 Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (US), 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) Run by and for Trans people. English and español. StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 24/7 - Centers Native Americans and Alaska Natives Thrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-8209 24/7 - Trans-led and operated Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888407-4515 Trained peer supporters (List curated by @inclusivetherapists on Instagram) Additional resources ↓ The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth via chat, text, or phone GLAAD: glaad.org Has resources on how to get involved in advocacy, as well as support for those feeling affected by policies and media coverage. PFLAG: pflag.org Local chapters offer support for LGBTQ individuals and their families, creating safe spaces and support systems. ACLU: aclu.org The ACLU'S LGBTQ rights project provides advocacy and legal resources, as well as updates on protections for the community. Lambda Legal: lambdalegal.org Provides legal support and guidance on discrimination cases involving LGBTQ individuals. (Sourced from @midwestern.lesbian on Instagram)

episode 20 - our pets, ben ate what?, and lola the escape artist

Ben and Lola tell pet stories; Lola explains how she broke out of her house as a child; Ben has an unconventional snack preference.Instagram: yapfest.podcastTiktok: yapfest.podcastEmail: yapfest.pod@gmail.comMental health resources HERE! ↓Warm lines (don't call police!):LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564Call Blackline: 1-800-604-5841Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme lensTrans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (US), 1-877-330-6366 (Canada)Run by and for Trans people. English and español.StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-848324/7 - Centers Native Americans and Alaska NativesThrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-820924/7 - Trans-led and operatedWildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888407-4515Trained peer supporters(List curated by @inclusivetherapists on Instagram)Additional resources ↓The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth via chat, text, or phoneGLAAD: glaad.orgHas resources on how to get involved in advocacy, as well as support for those feeling affected by policies and media coverage.PFLAG: pflag.orgLocal chapters offer support for LGBTQ individuals and their families, creating safe spaces and support systems.ACLU: aclu.orgThe ACLU'S LGBTQ rights project provides advocacy and legal resources, as well as updates on protections for the community.Lambda Legal: lambdalegal.orgProvides legal support and guidance on discrimination cases involving LGBTQ individuals.(Sourced from @midwestern.lesbian on Instagram)