It Gets Better UK - The Podcast

Coming out online

In this final episode of the series, Ross talks to Eva Echo (she/they), a trans rights activist who shares her story of coming out, and being out, on the internet. She reflects on the growth of the queer community online, the challenge of long waiting lists, and how the challenges she faced inform her activism today.  Follow us on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram: @ItGetsBetterUK Follow us on TikTok: @ItGetsBetter_UK Signposting to further support: https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/get-support [https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/get-support]

Coming out in a faith-based community

Fiona Hardie shares her experiences with Christianity and Paganism, and Amy talks about her experience as a Muslim. Both reflect on finding queer community within their faith. Amy also talks about her role in Hidayah, the UK's leading queer Muslim charity.  Find out more about Hidayah: https://hidayahlgbt.co.uk/ [https://hidayahlgbt.co.uk/] Follow us on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram: @ItGetsBetterUK Follow us on TikTok: @ItGetsBetter_UK Signposting to further support: https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/get-support [https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/get-support]

Coming out in the workplace

Ross talks to Sarah Cosgriff (she/they), a science communicator and asexuality campaigner, and Lucy Vickers (she/her), a schoolteacher. Both Sarah and Lucy talk about how their LGBTQ+ identities shape their work and lead to new opportunities for them in their careers. Follow us on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram: @ItGetsBetterUK Follow us on TikTok: @ItGetsBetter_UK Signposting to further support: https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/get-support [https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/get-support]

Coming out at school and uni

Harry Faint (he/they) and Mark Plant (he/him) talk to Ross about their experiences coming out in school. Harry, now a teacher and film-maker, talks about the importance of representation in queer media, including touching on their short film, King Henry, based on their experiences. Mark tells his story of coming out through the school yearbook! Watch King Henry: https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/king-henry [https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/king-henry] Follow us on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram: @ItGetsBetterUK Follow us on TikTok: @ItGetsBetter_UK Signposting to further support: https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/get-support [https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/get-support]

Coming out to family

Kate Doak-Keszler (she/they) and Dhiren Doshi-Smith (he/they) both came out to family at a time when they were already in a queer relationship. Kate shares their experience of different responses from each parent, while Dhiren talks about how, as a therapist, they use their training to reflect on the variety of emotions associated with coming out. Follow us on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram: @ItGetsBetterUK Follow us on TikTok: @ItGetsBetter_UK Signposting to further support: https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/get-support [https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/get-support]