Thinking OUT Loud: The OUT Maine Podcast

In today's episode of Thinking OUT Loud, Ellie Roy (she/her, Communications Coordinator at OUT Maine) chats with Katie Liberman (she/her, Science Educator at Herring Gut Coastal Science Center) about queerness and transness within the field of marine biology. Are there queer sea creatures out there? Do any of them challenge human understandings of the gender binary? What can we learn from marine life, and the natural world as a whole, when we identify these behaviors? Let's find out!Resources discussed in the episode:Herring Gut Coastal Science Center's websiteScientific American opinion article on how common it is for animals to have same-sex pairings500 Queer Scientists - "A visibility campaign for LGBTQ+ people and their allies working in STEM and STEM-supporting jobs"OUT Maine's terminology guide

This episode of Thinking OUT Loud explores the parents’ points of view! Join Ellie Roy (she/they, Communications Coordinator at OUT Maine) and Elio Shackelford (he/him, intern at OUT Maine) in a discussion with Elio’s parents about raising a transgender child, the ups and downs of coming out and exploring gender identity as a young person, and advice for other families going through a similar journey. Other parents and family members are invited to join our monthly virtual sessions, Parent Support Group, where we discuss issues like these in a safe and collaborative space with OUT Maine staff providing expertise and guidance. https://www.outmaine.org/programs/for-parents/

In this episode of Thinking OUT Loud, Communications Coordinator Ellie Roy (she/they) chats with Quyen Tran (she/her), the Education & Outreach Coordinator at TransTape about chest binding! They discuss safe binding methods, why people bind, and more. Parents and allies can learn the basics of safe binding practices while youth can hear real life experiences and validating applications for transgender and/or nonbinary folks who bind. For more information, check OUT Maine's website to download a free guide on Safe Binding 101 (https://www.outmaine.org/resources/store/parents-guides/safe-chest-binding-101-a-guide-for-wearing-binders-download/), and visit https://transtape.life/pages/education!

Today Maura will be speaking with OUT Maine's Youth Engagement Coordinator, Maggie.

In this episode Maura speaks with guests from Partners For Healthy Communities about tobacco use prevention in the LGBTQIA+ youth community. Helpful resources from this episode: Reduce Tobacco, Alcohol, Drug & Substance Use | Prevention for ME Quit Smoking | Quit Vaping |The QuitLink (mainequitlink.com)—adults treatment My Life My Quit—teens treatment Partners for Healthier Communities Facebook Page Healthy Communities | MaineHealth Curtis Lake Church | Events

Today, youth advisory board member Grace and Maura discuss intersectionality and it's impacts.

In this episode Chuck talks with Maura and Aiden from OUT Maine about coming out and the best ways we can support our queer friends and family.

In this episode we'll be talking to August and Alphie about the quirks that come with being queer around the holidays, as well as their experiences regarding family, traditions, celebrating, and mental health.

Come meet the team! In this episode Maura will be talking to OUT Maine's School Engagement Coordinator, Cassie.

This episode is a discussion about experiences with LGBTQIA+ representation in media/pop culture.

A remastered episode of the OUT Maine podcast, LGBTea Time, originally aired on WERU.

Part 2 of a discussion with a parent, Jay, about being a parent to an LGBTQIA+ youth.

Maura talks with Jay, a parent, about their experience being a parent to an LGBTQIA+ child.

A remastered recording of the youth-led OUT Maine podcast originally recorded for WERU. This podcast episode is a reflection on gender.

A remastered recording of the youth-led OUT Maine podcast, LGBTea time with Chuck, originally on WERU.

In this episode, Maura and Emily talk about their experiences working with LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

In this episode, Maura gives in-depth answers to her most frequently asked questions.

In this episode, Maura has a discussion with some local high school students about gender, identity, inclusiveness, and other queer topics.

Welcome to Tea Time with chuck. This a remastered recording of the Tea Time podcast, a podcast geared toward youth about queer subjects and culture. Originally this content aired on WERU but has been recut and remastered for the OUT Maine podcast.

In this episode, we explore substance abuse, recovery, and harm reduction practices. We'll discuss methods of treatment and how substance abuse relates to the LGBTQ+ community.

In this episode we'll be interviewing Emily Cantillo, an OUT Maine board chair about her experience parenting a trans child. 

In this episode we'll discuss the meaning behind the acronym LGBTQ+.

Welcome to OUT Loud, an OUT Maine podcast! In this episode, we'll talk about OUT Maine and our mission.