Queerability
Queerability is an empowering podcast exploring LGBTQ+ identity, culture, mental health, relationships, and more.
Hosts Nick and Ellena have raw, honest conversations about what it means to be queer in today's world. Through personal stories and thoughtful discussion, they tackle topics like coming out, dating and relationships, discrimination, activism, self-care, and finding community.
Nick and Ellena believe that being LGBTQ+ comes with superpowers - resilience in the face of adversity, empathy and compassion for others, courage to live authentically, and freedom to define oneself. They explore how embracing one's queer identity can be a source of strength, confidence, and inner power.
At times, Nick and Ellena are joined by inspirational queer guests from diverse backgrounds, providing perspectives on navigating life as an LGBTQ+ person. They discuss issues relevant to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, and questioning individuals.
Queerability sends an uplifting message that no matter your sexuality or gender, you have the power to thrive as your authentic self. By building a thoughtful, inclusive community, the podcast provides support and encourages queer self-love.
Join Nick and Ellena on Queerability as they discuss mental health, relationships, pop culture, current events, and more through an unapologetically queer lens. Discover the superpowers that come with living life out and being proud.
Editing is by Hall Hammond
Queerability
Mak: Mak on the Rise
Welcome back to Queerability!
Today, I am absolutely thrilled to have a long time friend of mine, Mak. I met Mak years ago when he gave me my first job at a cafe and we have been friends ever since.
Mak was born in London of Scottish/Arabic descent. He grew up in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia before settling in Scotland, where he attended secondary school.
He is a self trained chef who draws on his mixed heritage and love of Mediterranean travel to inspire his cooking.He is very proud of setting up and managing a successful cafe in Brighton and his work with LGBTQ Switchboard’s Older Gays group.
Before his 40th birthday, Mak was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. He participated in an immune system replacement therapy. It was successful and today, Mak now lives in rural Scotland and cooks at a seaside village cafe.
In this episode we discuss:
- HIV
- Chemsex
- Cancer
This is an Across Rainbows production, an LGBTQ+ organisation determined to redefine Queer Identity.
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