Theirapist

Ep5: Recovery & Reclaiming Identity: Chemsex, ADHD & Queer Community

*Discusses themes 18+ including themes of a sexual nature and addiction.In this conversation, Declan Hunter-Reed shares his journey of self-discovery, identity, and recovery from chemsex and substance use. He discusses the challenges he faced growing up as a gay man without role models, the impact of ADHD on his life, and the importance of community support in recovery. Declan emphasises the need for open conversations about chemsex and the stigma surrounding it, advocating for a safe space for queer men to share their experiences. He highlights the power of choice in recovery and the possibility of rebuilding one's life at any age.

Ep4: Unmasking at 40: Neurodivergence, Queer Parenting and Self-Compassion

Join Terri Jayne Bryan and I as we dive into the late-in-life discovery of ADHD, the intersections of neurodivergence and queer identity, and the messy, beautiful realities of parenting. Terri shares the highs and lows of a diagnosis at 40, how it shapes relationships and self-understanding, and why self-compassion is key. This is a conversation about growth, community, and embracing homemade haircuts.

Ep3: Unfiltered: Fatphobia, Drag & Self-Worth

In this glitter-soaked conversation, I sit down with the dazzling Rubella Vaxine to spill the tea on the many layers of drag. From the rush of the spotlight to the backstage battles with anxiety, Rubella opens up about the power of self-love in a world that doesn’t always “get” drag. We dive into the evolving LGBTQ+ scene, the magic of chosen family, and the fierce importance of inclusivity. With honesty and humour, Rubella also tackles body image and the misconceptions that cling to drag queens like last night’s lashes. This episode serves up realness, resilience, and rhinestones, shining a light on how drag transforms not just performers, but audiences too.

Ep2: The Duality Dilemma: Living Between Labels, Limits and Liberation

In this compelling episode, Amy-Leigh Richardson, a South African-born sales director, powerhouse professional, and passionate advocate, opens up about the nuanced intersections of her identity.With warmth, wit, and unflinching honesty, Amy shares her lived experience navigating the world as a pansexual woman with ADHD, now entering the transformative terrain of menopause. Together, we explore what it means to exist at the edges, never quite fitting the mould, and never wanting to.From boardrooms to bedrooms, to bisexual visibility, she reflects on the unique pressures faced by women like her - and why we need to make more room for fluidity, neurodiversity, and midlife reinvention.

Ep1: Navigating the Complexities of Race, Class, and Identity

Join us for an insightful conversation with Naomi McKay, a mixed-race, bisexual overachiever, as she shares her journey navigating the complexities of race, class, and identity. From her experiences in a predominantly white Yorkshire town to her reflections on intersectionality, Naomi opens up about the challenges and triumphs of living authentically. Discover how her upbringing, education, and personal relationships have shaped her understanding of herself and the world around her. This episode is a candid exploration of identity, belonging, and the power of embracing one's true self.