Just Like Us - the podcast about growing up LGBT+

For the final episode of our ‘Growing up LGBT+’ podcast series, we’re so excited to be joined by Rose Frimpong and Nana Duncan! 🌈 Rose (she/they) and Nana (she/they) host their own podcast, Two Twos, as well as advocating for the mental health of Black LGBT+ people. They talk to Just Like Us ambassadors Sar (she/her) and Lili (she/they) about their role models, being Black and LGBT+, and becoming your authentic self. Find out more about Just Like Us' work at https://www.justlikeus.org

We’re delighted to have the brilliant Dom&Ink as a guest on the latest episode of our ‘Growing up LGBT+’ podcast series! 💜 Dom (he/they) is an illustrator and author, known for creating art for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and Little Mix, as well as his books for LGBT+ youth, ‘Free to Be Me’ and ‘Queer Power’. Dom chats to Just Like Us ambassadors Jamie (they/them) and Joe (he/him) about school, his career as an illustrator and living his truth. Find out more about Just Like Us' work at https://www.justlikeus.org

Today is #NationalComingOutDay! We’re celebrating with a new episode of our ‘Growing up LGBT+’ podcast series with TikTok stars, Caitlin & Leah! 🌈 Caitlin (she/her) and Leah (she/her) have made a name for themselves on TikTok and YouTube with over four million followers, sharing their story as an LGBT+ couple. They talk to Just Like Us podcast hosts Joe (he/him) and Georgia (she/her) about coming out, their time at school and being authentically LGBT+ online. Find out more about Just Like Us' work at https://www.justlikeus.org

Happy #InternationalLesbianDay! In celebration, we’re joined by the amazing Char Bailey on the latest episode of our podcast. 🥳 Char (she/her) is a life coach and part of the UK Black Pride team, advocating for and celebrating LGBT+ people of colour. Char chats to Just Like Us ambassadors Isaac (he/him) and Heather (she/her) about growing up LGBT+, finding yourself and making positive change. Find out more about Just Like Us' work at https://www.justlikeus.org

In the latest episode of our ‘Growing up LGBT+’ podcast series, we’re joined by the wonderful Kenny Ethan Jones! 🌈 Kenny (he/him) is a writer, advocate and consultant who’s broken boundaries as an openly trans model, and has gone on to champion the rights of trans people across the UK. Kenny speaks to Just Like Us ambassadors Isaac (he/him) and Lili (she/they) about growing up LGBT+, his experience at school and connecting with his family. Find out more about Just Like Us' work at https://www.justlikeus.org

We're delighted to begin #BlackHistoryMonth with a very special first episode of series two of the Just Like Us podcast with the one and only, Lady Phyll! 💚 Phyll Opoku-Gyimah (she/her) is the inspirational Co-Founder of UK Black Pride and Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Trust, working to improve the lives of marginalised LGBT+ people around the world. In this extra special episode, Phyll chats to Just Like Us ambassadors Isaac (he/him) and Sar (she/her) about growing up LGBT+, why inclusive education matters and what she’d tell her younger self. Find out more about Just Like Us' work at https://www.justlikeus.org

It's Trans Awareness Week and our 30th episode! To mark the occasion, Elly discusses trans identities and what their life is like as a non-binary person, and Arbër takes us through some trans history. For this month's Q&A, Elly and Arbër discuss how they feel about the differences between bisexuality and pansexuality, and Char shares her Trans Awareness Week recommendations for this month's JLU Choice! === Our show is hosted by Elly and Arbër, produced by Seb and Charlotte, and edited by Jay from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org.

It's Asexual Awareness Week from 25 - 31 October! Elly and Arbër are joined by fellow Just Like Us ambassador, Blythe, who chats about their journey as an asexual young person. During this month's Q&A, Elly, Arbër and Blythe discuss whether or not coming out is still necessary today, and Heather shares her JLU Choice recommendations for Black History Month! === LGBT+, 18-25 years old and living in the UK? We're looking for ambassadors to champion LGBT+ equality and allyship in schools and online. Be the representation you needed. Become an LGBT+ ambassador before 25 October: www.justlikeus.org/volunteer 🏳️‍🌈 === Our show is hosted by Elly and Arbër, produced by Seb and Charlotte, and edited by Isaac and Jay from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org.

For our #BiWeek episode, Elly and Heather are joined by extra special guest, Megan Barton-Hanson! Since her time on Love Island in 2018, Megan has appeared on Celebs Go Dating, spoken candidly about her sexual orientation and mental health, and has become an advocate for body positivity and women’s empowerment. Elly and Heather chat with Megan about coming out in the public eye, going through school as an LGBT+ person, and what Megan wishes she knew when she was younger. === LGBT+, 18-25 years old and living in the UK? We're looking for ambassadors to champion LGBT+ equality and allyship in schools and online. Be the representation you needed. Become an LGBT+ ambassador today: www.justlikeus.org/volunteer 🏳️‍🌈 === Our show is hosted by Elly and Heather, produced by Seb and Malik, and edited by Isaac and Jay from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org.

In this month's episode, Elly, Arbër and Heather discuss their experiences travelling as LGBT+ young people and where they'd like to visit in the future! During this episode's Q&A, Elly, Arbër and Heather also chat about why they use the label 'bisexual' to describe themselves. === LGBT+, 18-25 years old and living in the UK? We're looking for ambassadors to champion LGBT+ equality and allyship in schools and online. Be the representation you needed. Become an LGBT+ ambassador today: www.justlikeus.org/volunteer 🏳️‍🌈 === Our show is hosted by Elly and Arbër, produced by Ramses and Seb and edited by Malik from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org.

In this month's episode, Elly and Arbër are joined by Ramses as they discuss their experiences in protesting for trans rights, and the role protest plays in today's society. For this month's Q&A, Elly and Arbër talk about the meaning of the Progress Pride Flag, and Heather shares this month's JLU Choice! === If you're LGBT+, 18-25 years old and living in the UK, you can join an exciting network of LGBT+ people across the UK, share your story and help us build a brighter future for LGBT+ young people. With opportunities locally and online, you can be the representation they need. Sign up now: https://www.justlikeus.org/volunteer 🏳️‍🌈 === Our show is hosted by Elly and Arbër, produced by Ramses and Seb and edited by Jay and Malik from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org.

In this month’s episode, Arbër and Elly talk about their time in school and why School Diversity Week is so important for LGBT+ young people. They also discuss their favourite Pride hits, and Isaac shares this month's JLU Choice! Listen to our 'Proud at Home' playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4avAht3GUmdC5WQMv0J56E?si=zrI2T5XRQEWO28I6mkLm4w === Our show is hosted by Elly and Arbër, produced by Kareem and Charlotte and edited by Isaac and Malik from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org.

In our #IDAHOBIT episode, hosts Arbër and Elly discuss allyship, growing up LGBT+ within cultural minority settings, and what it’s like being LGBT+ and a person of faith. === Our show is hosted by Elly and Arbër, produced by Kareem and Charlotte and edited by Isaac and Jay from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org.

Elly and Arbër - with guest co-host, Isaac - discuss what it's like being LGBT+ and away from regular support networks at this challenging time. They talk about their own experiences, share well-being tips, and discuss what they're doing to pass the time! === Our show is hosted by Elly and Arbër, produced by Kareem and Charlotte and edited by Malik and Isaac from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org.

New hosts, Elly and Arbër - with special guest, Heather - talk about what it means to be a woman in the LGBT+ community today. They discuss the challenges faced by LGBT+ women, and why we should be celebrating all women this International Women's Day. === Our show is hosted by Elly and Arbër, produced by Kareem and Charlotte and edited by Malik from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org.

It's an historic month for LGBT+ people! Not only do we mark the history of LGBT+ people throughout the world and celebrate amazing LGBT+ people, but this is the last episode for our co-hosts Sarah and James! Sarah and James learn about when and how LGBT+ History Month started, discuss their own LGBT+ role models and think about the future of the LGBT+ community. === Our show is hosted by Sarah and James, produced by Samantha and Malik and edited by Malik and Clodagh from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org.

Perfect! National Storytelling Week is coming up, and Just Like Us ambassadors like Sarah and James visit schools to tell their stories growing up LGBT+. In this episode you'll hear what it was like for Ramses, Heather, Georgia, Sarah and James growing up LGBT+. They'll recount their stories and discuss why these can be important for LGBT+ people to reflect on. === Our show is hosted by Sarah and James, produced by Samantha and Malik and edited by Malik and Clodagh from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org.

Instead of a full show this month, our LGBT+ ambassadors just want to wish you a very merry Christmas and happy new year! Thanks for listening this year. Keep safe over Christmas. We'll be back with more very soon. === Our show is hosted by Sarah and James, produced by Samantha and Malik and edited by Ffion, Malik and Clodagh from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org.

From two different European countries, Sarah and James talk about what it might be like for LGBT+ young people growing up in the UK today, including the importance of looking after yourself. It's also Trans Awareness Week, so we have lots of contributions and pieces of advice from our Just Like Us trans ambassadors Dany, Rhimano, Elly and Ramses! === Our show is hosted by Sarah and James, produced by Samantha and Malik and edited by Malik and Clodagh from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org.

Our regular co-hosts Sarah and James are joined by our Manchester ambassador Malik. Together, we're discussing the achievements and experiences of people of colour in the LGBT+ community - including historical figures like Bayard Rustin, Audre Lorde and Marsha P Johnson. We then discuss why it's so important for young people - and everyone - to see LGBT+ people of colour. And Malik recounts his experience of racist discrimination in 'safe' LGBT+ spaces. === Our show is hosted by Sarah and James (and Malik), produced by Samantha and Malik and edited by Malik and Clodagh from Just Like Us. The music was by Twisterium. Our show airs first on ShoutOut Radio. We come into schools too! Young people, teachers and parents can find us at www.justlikeus.org. We're looking for more ambassadors until the last week of October 2019. 18 - 25, LGBT+ and interested? Go to www.justlikeus.org/volunteer to sign up.