Theirapist
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Welcome to Theirapist - the podcast where queerness meets curiosity and candid conversation. Hosted by Chloe Charles, a queer, non-binary, sober, psychodynamic therapist and clinical supervisor. Theirapist explores the rich, complex, and often messy realities of being LGBTQIA+ in today’s world.
Each episode features open-hearted interviews with guests and allies from across the spectrum, diving into themes like race, mental health, drag, menopause, chemsex, queer rights, parenting, neurodiversity, dating, polyamory, and everything in between. With a grounding in therapeutic insight and lived experience, this show offers both reflection and real talk; no topic is off-limits, and nuance is always welcome.
Whether you’re queer, questioning, an ally, or just curious, come for the conversation, stay for the connection. This is therapy-adjacent, radically honest, and deeply grounded in queer experience.
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Previous episodes
In this candid and open episode, I sit down with Chelsea, a queer, autistic woman to discuss her journey of self discovery. Chelsea opens up about growing up in Texas, the pressures of masking, and the emotional impact of discovering her autistic identity later in life.
Season 1: Episode 10
Unmasking Across Continents; Identity, Autism and Queer Resilience
I sit down with Sammy, a secondary school teacher, to talk about their powerful journey of embracing their non-binary identity and navigating life as a neurodivergent person. Sammy opens up about the intersection of gender and AUDHD and the realities of being out at work.
Season 1: Episode 9
Gender, Neurodiversity and Love Beyond Labels
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Nick Gellatly, a lay minister and first-year university student, to explore his transformative journey of coming out in his late fifties. Nick shares candid insights into his life, from his early career in human resources to his recent embrace of digital media production.
Season 1: Episode 8
Finding Freedom in Your 50’s and Beyond
Join Kelly Brazen and I as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of finding their true self. From growing up in a Jehovah's Witness family to embracing their identity through drag and community, tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, identity, and the power of chosen family.
Season 1: Episode 7
Life After Jehovah’s Witness: Finally Free
Caroline Eyles and I dive into the new concept of No Bullsh*t Therapy - a refreshing approach that balances directness with compassion in the therapeutic space. We explore the challenges of emotional avoidance, the importance of self-acceptance, and how to spot the red flags in relationships.
Season 1: Episode 6
No Bullsh*t Therapy: Blending Coaching, Compassion and Authenticity
In this conversation, Declan Hunter-Reed shares his journey of self-discovery, identity, and recovery from chemsex and substance use. He discusses the challenges he faced as a gay man without role models, the impact of ADHD on his life, and the importance of community support in recovery.
Season 1: Episode 5
Recovery & Reclaiming Identity: Chemsex, ADHD and Queer Community
Join Terri Jayne Bryan and I as we dive into the late-in-life discovery of ADHD, the intersections of neurodivergence and queer identity, and the messy, beautiful realities of parenting. Terri shares the highs and lows of a diagnosis at 40, and how it shapes relationships and self-understanding,
Season 1: Episode 4
Unmasking at 40: Neurodivergence, Queer Parenting and Self-Compassion
In this glitter-soaked conversation, I sit down with the dazzling Rubella Vaxine to spill the tea on the many layers of drag. From the rush of the spotlight to the backstage battles with anxiety, Rubella opens up about the power of self-love in a world that doesn’t always “get” drag.
Season 1: Episode 3
Unfiltered: Fatphobia, Drag and Self-Worth
Amy-Leigh Richardson, a South African-born sales director, powerhouse professional, and passionate advocate, opens up about the nuanced intersections of her identity. With warmth, wit, and unflinching honesty, Amy shares her lived experience as a pansexual woman with ADHD.
Season 1: Episode 2
The Duality Dilemma: Living Between Labels, Limits and Liberation
Meet Naomi McKay, a mixed-race, bisexual overachiever, as she shares the complexities of race, class, and identity. From her experiences in a predominantly white Yorkshire town to her reflections on intersectionality, Naomi opens up about the challenges and triumphs of living authentically.
Season 1: Episode 1
Navigating the Complexities of Race, Class, and Identity
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