#63 - Why LGBTQ Pride & Identity Are Essential to Loving Yourself in a World That Still Pushes Back

Ever wondered how self-love can turn into a powerful force for change in the LGBTQ community?In this powerful conversation, Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo CM shares how embracing LGBTQ pride and identity helped transform personal struggle into lifelong activism. From experiencing homelessness as a queer youth to helping pave the way for historic LGBTQ rights in Canada, her journey shows how self-love and courage can spark real change.In this episode, you’ll discover:How embracing your LGBTQ identity builds the foundation for true self-love and confidence.Why love and joy, not just anger, sustain long-term activism and community change.How everyday people can protect LGBTQ rights and strengthen pride through small actions.Listen now to discover how embracing your LGBTQ identity with pride and self-love can empower you to live authentically and help move our community forward.Discover Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo CM: https://cheridinovo.caRev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo CM is part of Day of Pink ECHO, a theme that calls us to tune in to the voices of queer and trans communities, past and present.Day of Pink is a national movement in Canada that celebrates diversity, raises awareness of 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, and promotes inclusion and kindness in schools and communities. Learn more at https://www.dayofpink.org New episodes every Monday and Thursday.More from Together Moving Forward:Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information.Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.comNow booking keynote speaking engagements:From Survival to Self-LoveHow I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can TooClick here for more informationOr click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/Click here to follow us on Instagram.Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.