QueerAF Podcast: Season 2, Episode 6 – Radio graduate Sean Allsop explores what it means to experience internalised homophobia, examining where those feelings come from – and whether it’s possible to unlearn shame and self-judgement - listen now
In this episode:
Though he’s comfortable with being gay, Sean Allsop finds himself asking why the LGBTQIA+ community “has to be so queer.”
Through deep reflection and open conversation, Sean confronts his own internalised homophobia, tracing how societal messages of shame can linger even when we think we’ve moved past them. He speaks with Matthew Todd, author of Straight Jacket, and LGBTQIA+ therapist Stephen Hanscomb to understand where internalised prejudice comes from - and how to stop projecting it onto others.
With thanks also to Switchboard, the national LGBTQIA+ helpline. If you’ve faced any of the issues raised in this episode - or just need to talk - you can find details on how to contact them here.
Featuring:
- Sean Allsop – Producer and reporter
- Matthew Todd – Author and former Attitude magazine editor
- Stephen Hanscomb – Specialist LGBTQIA+ therapist
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