Talk To Touch

An open and frank conversation with book-seller and artist, Avalon Plant. 

In this episode we look at the challenges of being bisexual, and why some people seem to have such an issue with it.

We also d…

A three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.

Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us thro…

The second episode in a three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.

Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids cr…

A three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.

Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us thro…

Welcome to season 4 - it's been a year since since the podcast started 😳 and what a busy year it's been.

I've finally got the website up and running, do check it out using the link below - it's still …

Despite waking up at about 3am, in the final episode of Season 3, I share plans for the upcoming episodes and some changes to come.

🙏🏾 Thank you for listening, tuning in and joining me on this journey…

Often we go on the hunt for our "purpose" or the "right Career" believing its this elusive thing for which we have to hunt.

What if you've been looking in the wrong place? What if it's been with you a…

Have you ever heard a popular phrase that did not ring true for you?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LGBT_firsts_by_year

Thank you for listening and allowing me to 

be a part of your day.

DK Shai 🌻

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Waiting for validation from others can be what stops us moving forward and living the we create for ourselves.

How long should we wait for validation from others?

Thank you for listening and allowing m…

📚 Three books: one which I've read three times, with a fourth on the horizon and one I'm yet to read.

If you're looking for some queer fiction allow me to share three with you, one of which is my fav…

I believe the creative arts is essential and literature is an integral part of that community because novels are like a record of historical attitudes and societal changes.

In this episode I share fiv…

Hitchiking on someone elses’ journey is to have a second-hand experience. Instead, carve your path, your journey, your life.

This is a lesson I learned over the past few months.

This episode is dedicat…

The LGBTQ+ community have been fighting against sexual orientation discrimination for decades.

In this episode we look at two members of the LGBTQ+ community who fought for the right to live without p…

There is power in being seen. Visible diversity increases acceptance and normalcy while reducing unfounded fears.

In this episode I discuss the importance of queer visibility, not just for the communi…

A time for a fresh start and resolutions - the Personal Promises we make.

So why do we struggle to stick to them, even when we are most determined?

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DK Shai 🌻

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It's the end of the first semester of University and Christmas is almost here.

James joins me to reflect on season two and the challenges of running a podcast in tandem with uni; all self-inflicted of…

How many times have you bailed on your New Years Resolution before January is over? 🤨 I know, me too.

For the last few years I've taken a different approach to personal promises, one that I can keep.

L…

Part two of the interview with Avalon.

This episode is packed with tips and advice on getting to know your body and sexual expression.

Listed below are the websites and information mentioned in the sho…

Queer or straight, wherever you sit on the gender spectrum, this is an open conversation about sexual self-discovery, sexual freedom and getting to know your body.

Bookseller Avalon talks openly abou…

Your queerness makes you stronger than you think; in fact it's your superpower.

In this episode I share the ways in which being queer increases freedom, resilience and self-awareness.

Listen and discov…