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Room For Us
by Persis Abraham
From the host of Girl on Girl comes a new chapter: Room For Us.Meet Persis Abraham, an Indian-Canadian lesbian who has spent over a decade discovering her identity, unlearning outdated societal standards around sexuality, and embracing queer joy. Now, she’s creating space for others to feel seen. Room For Us is a podcast that brings queer and BIPOC stories to the spotlight. Through solo reflections and intimate conversations with inspiring guests, Room For Us shines a light on voices that often go unheard.This podcast is all about belonging, embracing identity, and making room for every part of who we are—because when our stories are at the forefront, we all thrive. Follow the pod on Instagram and TikTok @roomforuspodcast or send an email to [email protected].
Episodes
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Wanna Join My Queer Book Club? (Plus a Top Host Competition Update)
Grab your tea and settle in, because this one’s a short and sweet catch-up. I’m sharing an update on the Top Host competition and how it’s going, plus a few housekeeping notes. I’m also floating an idea I’ve been excited about: starting an online book club together (shout-out to Grace!!) You can...
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"A Woman's Only Skill Is Endurance": Breaking Down A Thousand Splendid Suns
This week, I'm unpacking Khaled Hosseini's devastating 2007 novel A Thousand Splendid Suns, following Mariam and Laila, two women from very different worlds who are forced into the same household and the same marriage as Afghanistan's history collapses around them. This is a full spoiler episode.…
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The Voice of Hind Rajab: Why Silence Isn't Neutral
Content note: this episode discusses the war in Gaza and the death of a child. Room For Us has always been a space for queer voices. Today, I'm widening the lens. In this episode, I talk about The Voice of Hind Rajab, the Oscar-nominated film by Kaouther Ben Hania built around the real recorded...
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Stop Assuming My Fiancée Is My Friend (WLW Problems)
My fiancée and I have been together for nearly four years, and we still hear it all the time: friends, sisters, even MOTHER and DAUGHTER? 😅 In this episode, I talk about how frustrating and isolating these assumptions can be, even when they aren't meant to be malicious. Sometimes the simplest...
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Lift These Voices: Celebrities Using Their Platform for Palestine
In this episode, I'm talking about the celebrities who've been vocal about Palestine and why we should continue to lift their voices up. From Kehlani's "Next 2 U" to Dua Lipa's years of consistent advocacy tied to her own family's history of displacement, to Macklemore's powerful speech at Ed...
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Never give up on your dreams!!
Did you know Noah Kahan almost gave up on music? In this quick episode, I’m talking about why it’s so important to keep going with the things you’re passionate about — even when the burnout is real. Sometimes, you have no idea what’s waiting for you just around the corner. Advertising Inquiries:...
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We Need to Stop Supporting Harry Potter
Don't support transphobia! It should be that simple, right? More news is breaking about who's walking away from the Harry Potter universe: cast shifts on HBO's new series, iconic director Ally Pankiw turning down a directing job — but now, Rupert Grint is returning to Broadway as Ron Weasley in...
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Remembering Hayden Panettiere
In this episode, I’m remembering Hayden Panettiere — the actor and familiar face so many of us grew up watching. From Heroes and Nashville to becoming a mother and navigating postpartum depression, Hayden’s life has unfolded in front of the world. I’m looking back at her career, her rise to fame,...
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Why Do Lesbians Love Cats?
It sounds like a stereotype, but there’s actually a fascinating history behind the connection between queer women and their feline besties. In this episode, I’m diving into how cats became symbols of independence and femininity, but also the heartbreaking story of how one man, religion, and...
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Not a Rock Album: Breaking Down Charli xcx's Music, Fashion, Film
I have been listening Charli xcx's album on REPEAT. Here is my honest take! I hope you enjoy xx Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The L Word: Why It Was Revolutionary (And Controversial)
Talking, laughing, living...The L Word It was revolutionary, messy, controversial, and incredibly important to queer representation. I truly want to thank Ilene Chaiken for creating a world filled with beautiful, complicated, deeply flawed characters who gave so many of us a chance to see…
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We're Engaged, We Bought a Home... Then I Injured My Eye
It's been an eventful couple of months! Get ready for a little story time xo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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I finally saw Girls Like Girls!! (Warning: Full Spoilers)
I am absolutely gushing over Girls Like Girls, the film co-written and directed by Lesbian Jesus herself, Hayley Kiyoko. In this episode, I'm diving into the movie scene by scene, sharing the moments that hit me the hardest and why this story resonated so deeply with me. As a millennial, I saw so...
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Gia Carangi: The Queer Supermodel Who Changed Fashion Forever
Oh, my heart. Let's talk about the beautiful Gia Carangi, who was widely considered by many to be the world's first supermodel. Gia captivated the fashion world with her striking androgynous beauty and charisma. As an openly queer woman navigating the fashion industry in the late 1970s, she...
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The Belieber-to-Lesbian Pipeline
Okay, so I had a full throwback moment listening to Believe by Justin Bieber and realized I was absolutely obsessed with JB in high school. Which got me thinking—is the Belieber-to-lesbian pipeline actually a thing? I mean, obviously Biebs is insanely talented, but after his recent Coachella...
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It's Never Too Late to Start Over
title speaks for itself. let's chat xo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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How to Become a High-Vibrational Person
We hear the terms "high vibration" & "high frequency" all the time, but what does it really mean? In this pod episode, I explore the journey of raising your vibration through self-awareness, emotional healing, and intentional living. From protecting your peace to cultivating gratitude, this...
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The Summer House Scandal: We Need To Talk About It
Wow, what a week. What started as a scandal on Summer House quickly turned into a much bigger conversation. In this episode, I’m unpacking the situation involving Ciara Miller, West Wilson, and Amanda Batula — and why so many people are reacting so strongly to it. We’re talking about...
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Queer Love, Healthy Relationships & Astrology with A Chicken Named Paul
Friends!! I can't wait for you to tune into this one. My two close friends Cayla and Tiff are a queer couple who truly embody vulnerability, honesty, and a really sweet kind of love. They joined me on the pod for an honest conversation about their relationship, how they met, and the story behind...
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Girl get up! The mental health reset you need
A few minutes of movement each day can work wonders for your mental health, especially during the winter months, when snow, rain, and long hours indoors make it so easy to stay cozy. Unfortunately, that can also mean we aren't moving our bodies! Daily movement is a reset for your mind, a break…
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How to Know If You’re in a Healthy Queer Relationship
This episode explores what a healthy queer relationship can actually look like. From trust to open communication, and why not having butterflies all the time might be a good thing. Inspired by my friends Eden & Jay ❤️ You can keep up with them here: https://www.instagram.com/edenxjay/ Advertising...
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The Impact of Hayley Kiyoko & Why Girls Like Girls Means So Much
A short and sweet episode about my love for Hayley Kiyoko and how the Girls Like Girls music video became a defining moment for so many queer people when it came out in 2015. I share my own feelings around the music video, and how watching it for the first time in 2015 (at 20 years old) had me...
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The Toxic Side of Hockey Culture: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Silence
Inspired by the novel We Breed Lions by Rick Westhead, my good friend Jess and I unpack the long history of silence, misogyny, and homophobia embedded in hockey culture and why change has been so slow. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, hazing, homophobia, and...
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Inside Charli XCX’s The Moment
In this episode, I dive into Charli XCX's film The Moment, exploring how a pop star navigates fame, fear, and the relentless pressure to stay on top—are we saying goodbye to brat? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Más Que Música: Bad Bunny's Iconic Super Bowl Halftime Show
BENITO BOWL 2026 🇵🇷 🏉 I truly have no words. This performance made me cry, smile, and dance (and I’ve watched it at least 100 times). In this episode, I break down the symbolism behind Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio’s powerful halftime show, with insight inspired by an article from OUT…
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My Villain Era (aka just setting boundaries at 30)
Growth doesn’t always look gentle. Most of the time it means stepping outside your comfort zone, unlearning old patterns, setting boundaries, and walking away from relationships that no longer align with you. Let's get into it! xo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
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Silence Isn’t an Option: A Mental Health Check + Resources
Resources mentioned in this episode: Human Rights group NAACP, which is urging Congress to reject any new funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing serious harm, lack of accountability, and the fear these enforcement practices create in communities. Grassroots group called...
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Moving with Intention: Gay Italian Nonna is back!
Gay Italian Nonna is BACK! Tell a friend. We catch up on everything since her last appearance in 2023 — from leaving the corporate world to pursuing acting, we cover it all. We talk manifestation, the Year of the Horse, and how Nonna has an unwavering belief in herself (so inspiring!). This was...
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If I Had Seen Queer Families
For this episode, I was inspired by my recent trip home to Ontario and Dan Saks’ book Families Can, I’m thinking about the families we see—and the ones we don’t. I reflect on the queer families we saw on screen (or didn’t) while growing up in the 90s and early 2000s, and how that lack of...
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2026 Numerology: A Year 1 and a Powerful Time for New Beginnings
HAPPY NEW YEAR! ✨ In this episode, I explore the numerology of 2026 and why it’s considered a powerful Year 1, marking the start of a new nine-year cycle. I break down what this energy means collectively, compare 2025 vs 2026, and share my own personal year numerology to show how these shifts…
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We Need to Talk About Heated Rivalry
*Warning - Full Spoilers* Ya'll - I am obsessed with Heated Rivalry. For this episode, I talk all about the new queer hockey series, unpacking Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov as elite athletes shaped by their incredible success in the hockey world, and why their different relationships to...
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3 Simple Ways to Romanticize Your Everyday Life
Slow down and view your life through a softer lens. In this episode, I talk about transforming routines into rituals, finding beauty in the mundane, and embracing those tiny moments that make your everyday feel special. If you’ve been craving more intention and joy in your daily life — this one's...
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The Delusional Energy We’re Taking Into 2026
For real, hear me out on this. I want you to think about your dream life — what you truly want. What are you pursuing in your career? What are you studying? Where are you traveling? Who’s in your circle? I genuinely believe that when you allow yourself to dream big, you open the door for those...
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Hiding My Culture: Growing Up Indian (And Queer) In A Small Town
In this episode, I share what it was really like growing up queer and Indian-Canadian in a suburban, predominantly white town during the mid-90s to early 2000s. As a kid, I struggled with my South Asian identity and often felt disconnected from my culture, not because I didn’t love it, but…
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Feeling Lonely During the Holidays? Let's Chat.
Hey you. Do you get waves of loneliness around the holiday season too? Whether you’re navigating tricky family dynamics, living far from loved ones, longing for deeper connection, or discovering your queerness and chosen family — this episode is for you. Sending love, always, xoxo P Advertising...
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Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth: Celeste Lecesne, Co-Founder of The Trevor Project
I was so honoured to interview the amazing Celeste Lecesne! Celeste is an incredible writer, performer, and the co-founder of The Trevor Project and The Future Perfect Project. They joined the podcast to discuss the power of storytelling, creativity, and the importance of supporting LGBTQ+ youth....
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Why Making Friends as an Adult Feels So Hard
Moving to a new city as an adult can feel so exciting, but the loneliness and challenges you face when you start over is rarely talked about. Making friends can feel harder when those built-in social structures disappear. No school, no shared routines, just you intentionally putting yourself out...
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What's Your Life Path? Let's Talk Numerology
Have you ever wondered, what is my purpose? Why are certain things not aligning? In this episode I talk about the world of Numerology and the importance of Life Path numbers. Your Life Path number can reveal so much about your personality, challenges you face, and ultimately your purpose. Let's…
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Let's talk Atmosphere: Love Story and My Dream Cast (Major Spoilers!)
WELCOME TO QUEER BOOK CLUB! In this episode, I dive deep into Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, covering the major themes, the beautiful queer love story, and all the details that make this book so compelling. Plus, I share who I’d cast if Atmosphere were ever adapted into a movie. Warning: this...
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Steph Squared TV: Marriage, Comedy & Life Together
Meet Steph and Stephanie! Wives, creators, and comedians Steph Squared TV join me to talk about ALL the things. We get into their coming out journeys, their experience making content as a married couple, and the hilarious story of how they first got together. This episode is all heart and humour...
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I Think I Have OCD
In this episode, I talk about why I think I might have OCD. This is a self-diagnosis based on years of patterns, thoughts, and behaviors I didn’t have words for — until recently. For a long time, I silently struggled with mental rumination, until it began to affect my daily life in a real and...
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Building Financial Freedom with Sam & Ali of The Wealthy Gays
I’m so excited to introduce you to my guests, Sam and Ali — aka The Wealthy Gays. They’re newlyweds navigating their finances together for the first time, and in this episode we dig into what financial freedom really looks like for queer couples. We also get into how building wealth is a personal...
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Fu*k Society's Timeline: Why Gen Z and Millennials Are Pushing Back
Graduate school. Get a job. Buy a house. Get married. Have kids. Society handed us a script — but Gen Z and Millennials? We’re are rewriting the whole thing. And the queer community? We’ve been off-script from the start. In this episode, I’m diving into love, timelines, starting over in your 30s,...
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Holding Faith and Queerness: Ann Russo's Story
Welcome Ann Russo—an LGBTQ+ mental health advocate, educator, and founder of AMR Therapy, which has supported over 1,500 clients in the past four years. With over 20 years of experience in mental health, Ann brings a blend of professional training and lived experience to the table. She holds a...
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Ya Fave Girl Jas: Inside Her Creative Journey
This week, I sat down with the hilarious and radiant Jas (@yafavegirljas) — a content creator known for her iconic dance videos, bold fashion, and the comedic breakfast series that has won over the hearts of so many people. Jas opens up about growing up in a South Sudanese and Ugandan immigrant...
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Feeling Behind in Life? Let's Talk Relationships, Career, and Being Queer
This week’s episode was inspired by a DM I received from a listener who opened up about feeling behind in life when it comes to romantic relationships and their career. Their vulnerability really stuck with me, because it’s such a common feeling, and one I know all too well. When I was coming to...
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Between the Lines: Queer Survival & Poetry with Rebecca Salazar
In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Rebecca Salazar—queer poet, editor, and author of the powerful poetry collection Antibody. We talk about writing through queerness, survival, and the radical act of speaking truth through poetry. Rebecca opens up about the emotional landscapes...
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Queer, Nigerian, and Sculpting Her Own Life: Meet Artist Sade Cole
Meet Sade Cole — a queer Nigerian artist, former celebrity stylist, and now a full-time sculptor based in California. From styling icons like Ciara and Wizkid to creating minimalist 3D sculptures that explore identity and heritage, Sade’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. We talk about what…
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Rivkah Reyes: Queer Artist on Creative Evolution, Healing & New Music
WELCOME Rivkah Reyes! I sat down with Riv— queer nonbinary actor, musician, and absolute badass. We talked about everything from School of Rock nostalgia to their queer identity, sobriety, mental health, and creative evolution 🎸💫 Plus, we get the scoop on their upcoming single Big League Chew...
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How To Have The Most Transformative Year of Your Life
How we feeling friends?! On this episode, I break down 22 ways we can all have a transformative year that can create lasting change. If you’re ready to pivot out of old patterns and step into alignment, I think you'll like this one! Inspired by Brianna Wiest’s The Pivot Year, this episode is a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
From the host of Girl on Girl comes a new chapter: Room For Us.Meet Persis Abraham, an Indian-Canadian lesbian who has spent over a decade discovering her identity, unlearning outdated societal standards around sexuality, and embracing queer joy. Now, she’s creating space for others to feel seen. Room For Us is a podcast that brings queer and BIPOC stories to the spotlight. Through solo reflections and intimate conversations with inspiring guests, Room For Us shines a light on voices that often go unheard.This podcast is all about belonging, embracing identity, and making room for every part of who we are—because when our stories are at the forefront, we all thrive. Follow the pod on Instagram and TikTok @roomforuspodcast or send an email to [email protected].
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