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SuperIdols! RPG is a narrative play tabletop roleplaying podcast about aspiring teen idols with superpowers. Join GM ErynCerise and a table of queer, gender-diverse players for improvised stories with elements of high school comedy, magical girl anime, showbiz drama, and superhero action! The current campaign is played using Masks: A New Generation. New episodes every 3 weeks. Logo by @Prissmbell on Twitter. For more details and subscription options, visit https://superidolsrpg.wordpress.com
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Cape Chronicles

Project Derailed

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Cape Chronicles is a Masks: A New Generation ActualPlay Podcast, set 15 years after the events of Fables Around The Table: Super. Cape Chronicles follows the adventures of Falcon Girl, Royale, R3mixXx, and Quasiraptor, as they face threats old and new threatening Halcyon City.
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DoubleDM

DoubleDM

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DoubleDM is a show by two passionate game masters, Nils and Emil, where we take you on a fun, insightful, and inspiring journey into the world of Tabletop Roleplaying every single week! We dive deep into key aspects of running TTRPGs like Dungeons and Dragons, Masks: A New Generation, or Cyberpunk Red, from crafting great and compelling stories and plots to developing new and exciting homebrew content for your games. Every Episode comes packed with actionable Game Mastering Advice ready for ...
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Otherwhere

Otherwhere

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Finite heroes, infinite dimensions. A Masks: a New Generation actual play podcast about super powered teens traveling through the multiverse being heroes, and trying to find a place they might be able to fit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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You’ve got the color-coded calendar, the competent job persona, the “I’m fine!” mask down to an art—and a mental load heavy enough to throw out your back. Meanwhile, life? That's a hot mess express—total chaos with zero chill and a full tank of emotional baggage. And what makes it even worse? Nearly no one’s talking about it. Welcome to The High-Functioning Disaster, a podcast for people who are doing their best to hold it together while navigating burnout, grief, trauma, anxiety, caretaking ...
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Unlabelled AP

alice, bea, danni and mina

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High school's tough enough without having to grapple with identity issues, a criminal past, or living in a whole new country. Add superpowers to the mix, and things are going to get weird this year at Phoenix Academy. Unlabelled AP is an actual play podcast of Masks: A New Generation by Magpie Games focusing on gender identity, friendship, responsibility, and what it means to be a hero.
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Moon Harbor Heroes

Moon Harbor Heroes

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Moon Harbor Heroes is a Masks: A New Generation Actual Play podcast, hosted by Anthony Sheets and T.P. Huth. Moon Harbor Heroes tells the stories of several groups of superpowered teenagers as they balance navigating the tumultuous world of adolescence and saving the world at large. Episodes are published each Monday and Wednesday, with occasional Friday episodes as well.
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Fables Around the Table

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Fables Around the Table is an tabletop roleplaying game actual-play anthology podcast. Each season, we feature a new tabletop RPG system with a rotation of GMs and players! Tune in to listen to us play The Curse of the House of Rookwood, Visigoths vs. Mall Goths, Babes in the Wood, Masks: A New Generation, and more!
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ReWrite The Rules

Ritu G. Mehrish

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Powerful stories of senior Asian women leaders and their allies who have overcome challenges to achieve career and business success. These conversations go beyond insights—they’re about representation, leadership, and forging new paths for the next generation. Whether you’re a current or aspiring woman leader or an ally, tune in and learn from their journeys.
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Protean City Comics is a weekly actual play podcast in the Masks: A New Generation game. It follows the lives of teenage super heroes in Protean City as they battle villains, seek to establish themselves as heroes, and struggle to find what kind of person they want to be.
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Do you wish you could better support your LGBTQ child? To be an ally who shows up with courage, clarity, and compassion in your family, workplace, and community? You're not alone. More Human. More Kind. is a twice-weekly podcast supporting concerned parents and allies of LGBTQ+ kids who are ready to move from fear, grief, and confusion to healing, resilience, and empowered advocacy. Hosted by Heather Hester, author of Parenting with Pride and a fierce advocate for human rights and social jus ...
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Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley

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Claim your ticket to witness the personal narratives happening behind the scenes of movies and the business. Hosted by Jacqueline Coley, Awards Editor at Rotten Tomatoes, each episode invites you into intimate conversations with actors and the creative community to explore how the magic of film impacts their lives. With a blend of entertaining games and thought-provoking questions, Jacqueline guides us through an exciting journey with each guest – asking them to reflect on the films that hav ...
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A Renaissance Man of the generation. Omar Ace Turner is a commentator, DJ, music producer, writer, and healer. Surrounding himself around some of the hottest New York Stand Up Comedians, DJ Ace uses humor to make complicated societal topics lite and easy to understand. When DJ Ace is not commentating on life he can be seen djaying at clubs and venues all around the globe. Omar Ace Turner Credits: **Amazon's Nore Davis You Guys Are Dope. **DJ at the 2018 New York Comedy Festival **2020 Host a ...
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Your Guide to Softwashing. Hello My Name Is Mark Cave and I Am the Owner of Soft Wash UK Ltd and Mr Clever Clean Franchise Ltd. On This Podcast I Will Be Discussing Many Subjects Regarding Softwashing and Also Any New Cleaning Initiatives that Are Entering Into our Cleaning Industry. Please Stick Around and Subscribe to The Podcast so You Can Receive Updates to When We Post New Ones. Many Thanks. Mark Cave. https://www.softwashing.uk#softwashing#softwash#roofcleaning#guttercleaning#patioclea ...
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Characters Without Stories is a tabletop role playing game podcast about the roads not yet traveled. Every episode I bring in a friend to tell me about their unplayed character and their approach to creating characters. I cover all kinds of RPGs - from indies to D&D. I've had some fascinating conversations about how our characters intersect with and reveal our identities and how play is a gateway to understanding ourselves. I hope you'll give it a listen. Thank you and may all your character ...
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Generational trauma is real — but what does it actually look like in everyday life? In Part 2 of this conversation, Amy Vincze shares how unhealed patterns, beliefs, and emotions pass through families both energetically and biologically — and how breaking those cycles begins with awareness. Amy explains how inherited fears can show up as money bloc…
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What if the monster your child identifies with…isn’t a threat, but a symbol of courage, survival, and truth? For many LGBTQ+ teens, horror films offer more than scares; they offer safety, self-expression, and even joy. While many parents associate horror with violence and fear, queer youth see something radically different: empowerment, visibility,…
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Show Notes: What does trauma really mean — and how does it shape the way we cope? In this first episode of a three-part conversation, Sacha Holder talks with health and wellness expert Amy Vincze, who has spent over 20 years helping people heal emotional and physical pain through EFT Tapping. Amy explains the difference between Big T and little t t…
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Today, we talk about TTRPG system burnout, we discuss what you can do to spot it, to counteract it, and also, if it comes to it, how you can recover from it. It is no joke and needs to be taken very seriously so let's talk about it and find the best way out of it. TTRPG System Burnout is when you are feeling worn out by playing TTRPGs, sometimes ju…
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Not many actors have lived as many lives on screen as Ethan Hawke. From Dead Poets Society to Reality Bites, Training Day to The Black Phone, his career is nothing short of a masterclass in evolution. At New York Comic Con, Jacqueline Coley sat down with the award-winning actor to talk about his return in The Black Phone 2 and the creative choices …
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In the final part of my 3-part conversation with Angie Hawkins, author of Running in Slippers and creator of the Shine From the Inside program, we’re diving into the powerful connection between the mind, body, and stress—and how living outside our core values shows up in our physical and emotional health. Angie shares her experience with autoimmune…
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What do parents need to know about the masks LGBTQ+ kids wear for survival? For queer kids, and the parents, moms, and allies supporting them, masks (figurative and literal)can mean safety, expression, or survival. But not all masks are harmless. Some start to suffocate. In this episode, we explore what playful costumes and emotional disguises have…
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In Part 2 of my conversation with Angie Hawkins, author of Running in Slippers and creator of the Shine From the Inside program, we dive into what it means to live by your own rules, find inner confidence, and reclaim your light after years of over-functioning and people-pleasing. Angie shares how her “Glow Method” helps women reconnect with their …
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What if your child’s costume choice is Halloween fun AND a first, powerful glimpse into their identity exploration? For parents, allies, and advocates raising LGBTQ+ or “othered” kids, Halloween can bring joy and also fear. Costumes are often treated as trivial, but for many queer children, dress-up is a rare, safe opportunity to try on who they tr…
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On this episode, we discuss collaborative play in D&D and TTRPGs. Not just having fun together, but also having systems, rules, guidelines, or other elements that facilitate play and encourage our players to help each other out during play. We discuss The Help Action, what we can do with it, and why you should do more with it. We talk about communi…
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What if the ghosts haunting your parenting aren’t spooky but silent? And what if your child’s future depends on whether you face them? For parents and allies of LGBTQ+ kids, cycles of silence, shame, and inherited fear can sneak into how we parent, often without us realizing it. These “ghosts” may have protected us once, but now they risk being pas…
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Seen on the Screen is a finalist for 6 Signal Awards. Register to vote now. Voting ends October 9, 2025. ------------- What movies do news anchors watch to unwind after a day of breaking stories? Jacqueline Coley sits down with Tom Llamas—anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas and host of Top Story with Tom Llamas on NBC New…
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What if the monsters you feared growing up were never the real threat but a reflection of the parts of yourself society told you to hide? For LGBTQ+ youth, and the parents, moms, and advocates walking alongside them, labels like “weird,” “freak,” and “monster” aren’t just childhood fears, they’re often used to dehumanize. In this episode, we explor…
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Today, we discuss why we as Game Masters need to be careful with what we say and how we say it at our D&D/ TTRPG Tables. We control the player's eyes, ears, and senses inside the game. They ask questions and expect answers. We talk about Objectivity and Perception and how we can better guide players to make informed decisions, or ask for more infor…
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What if your child’s “difference” isn’t a problem to fix, but a story we’ve been taught to fear? In this raw and compassionate episode, Heather Hester opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of parenting LGBTQ+ kids - really any kid that we have labeled as "different" and how to shift from grief and fear to love and clarity. Whether you’re facin…
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Should you shield your child from life's hardest moments or teach them how to face and carry them? In this honest and heart-opening episode, Heather Hester explores one of the most misunderstood parts of parenting: how to share hard truths without overwhelming your child. From navigating her own cancer diagnosis to supporting a child through crisis…
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Author and coach Angie Hawkins joins The High-Functioning Disaster to talk about surviving rock bottom, dismantling lifelong people-pleasing, and choosing radical self-love—the messy, real kind. We trace Angie’s journey from a Midwest childhood with emotionally unavailable parents to life in Hawai‘i, the day she survived an intentional overdose, th…
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Is free speech really free anymore, or are we watching the First Amendment unravel in real time? Whether you're raising LGBTQ+ kids, working to become a more informed ally, or just trying to make sense of the noise, this episode breaks down the five essential freedoms that shape our democracy and why they’re all in danger right now. From the weapon…
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Horror has always been a space for bold voices. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with five up-and-coming filmmakers fresh off their short films premiering at the 50th Anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival. Chandler Crump, Charlie Dennis, Helena Hawkes, Jared Leaf, and Ariel Zengotita were selected f…
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Why do so many LGBTQ+ kids wait until college to come out, and what does that mean for the families they leave behind? In this insightful and compassionate episode, Heather Hester explores why college becomes a powerful turning point for many LGBTQ+ young people and what parents and allies need to understand. From the need for distance and safety t…
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Summary In the final part of my conversation with Jacintha “Jay” Field (Family & Child Counsellor, Art Therapist; founder of Happy Souls Kids), we get practical about presence over perfection, how to meet kids’ needs when your own life is messy, and how to recognize the “high-functioning but hurting” child—the one who looks fine to teachers and gra…
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Today we talk to Tom and Bodhi of the Homie and the Dude Content Creation Power Duo that is them, Tom and Bodhi. They are our great TTRPG friends and the first returning returing guests. This time we talk about their TTRPG system agnostic Settingn guide to the Socrched Basin. We discuss what their journey to this point looked like, what they plan f…
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Today on SuperIdols! RPG, it's RhythMixx and Sagittaria's first practice session together as (ugh) partners. Can they keep their cool for long enough to get anything of substance done? Cast: Dana Lexa (she/her, authorx.bsky.social) as Valerie Pearce / Violence Violet Tea (they/them) as Angie Blake / Bane Kitten Luca (he/they, wizzardsupreme.bsky.so…
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Do you ever feel like the harder you try to guide your LGBTQ+ child, the more they pull away? You’re not alone. In this deeply personal episode, Heather Hester explores the emotional weight of control, how it shows up in families, and why learning to lead with influence, not force, can transform your relationship with your child. Whether you’re par…
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How do you take a show beloved in living rooms worldwide and turn it into a movie event? In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Laila Lockhart Kraner, the star of Gabby’s Dollhouse, to talk about the leap from small screen to DreamWorks’ first live-action/animation hybrid feature. Laila shares the story of growing up…
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How do we hold space for grief, truth, and humanity when someone who had polarizing views is taken by violence? In moments like these, where headlines are loud and emotions run high, many of us are struggling with what it means to respond in a way that’s honest, compassionate, and grounded. Whether you're a parent, a leader, or simply a human tryin…
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Big feelings aren't "bad behavior." In Part 2 of my conversation with Jacintha Field, we unpack what's really happening under the surface, how play therapy opens doors words can't, and what simple shifts help parents show up without burning out. We dig into: What emotional regulation actually means for kids (and adults) Why play therapy works — san…
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In today's episode, we discuss Crafting Systems in TTRPGs, D&D especially, and why... they just don't work... or at least why they don't really work well. We discuss what it means to add crafting to D&D and what you would need to do to make it fun. We discuss it in proxy for all other TTRPG Systems too, and often come to the conclusion that craftin…
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Is your teen turning to an AI chatbot when they’re in crisis? Would you even know if they were? In this eye-opening episode, Heather Hester explores the booming use of AI mental health apps like Woebot and Replika, especially among Gen Z and LGBTQ+ youth. Why are young people choosing bots over therapists or parents? What do these tools offer and w…
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In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with director Justin Tipping to unpack HIM, Monkeypaw’s latest horror film, offering a chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, idolatry, and the pursuit of excellence at any cost. Justin reveals how he infused the script with his distinctive vision, crafting a cinematic lang…
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What if kindness wasn’t just a nice gesture, but a radical act of love that could save a life? For parents of LGBTQ+ youth and allies navigating an increasingly disconnected, dangerous, and crisis-driven world, kindness isn’t fluff, it’s safety. It’s neuroscience. It’s survival. In this episode, you’ll learn how your smallest actions might become s…
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Episode Notes Family & Child Counsellor and Art Therapist Jacintha “J” Field knows what it’s like to walk through fire. From surviving a 15-year abusive relationship to solo parenting through a pandemic, she’s turned her pain into purpose as the founder of Happy Souls Kids—a global platform helping children regulate their big feelings through play,…
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Today we talk about Game Mastering, what a surprise, and a special way of Game Mastering, that we dubbed "All Paths Lead to Rome" wherein gamemasters lead their players to the right outcome all the time and make sure they arrive there together. This provides some problems if done excessively, in moderation, this is not bad practice, but if done too…
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Have you ever heard someone say LGBTQ+ kids struggle with mental health because of who they are? In this urgent episode, Heather Hester dismantles one of the most dangerous myths surrounding LGBTQ+ youth: that their mental health struggles are inherent. With clarity and compassion, she explores the real causes like rejection, stigma, and lack of af…
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What if the most life-saving thing you do this week isn’t a therapy appointment or medication, but a single, courageous conversation? For LGBTQ+ youth, suicide risk remains heartbreakingly high — not because of who they are, but because of the rejection, fear, and silence they too often face. In this vital episode, Heather Hester cuts through the d…
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In the very first episode of The High-Functioning Disaster, host Sacha Holder pulls back the curtain on what it really means to look “high-functioning” on the outside while juggling chaos on the inside. On paper, Sacha is a project manager with a wall of certifications, a color-coded calendar, and years of professional success. Off paper, she’s a w…
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Today, we have another episode of our worldbuilding Show, Realm Forge, for you! And this time we are talking about the crucial parts of Omen, It's Celestial Bodies and the Religions and Cults that revolve around them. We discuss some of the many celestial bodies in the sky and what they represent, who they are and what they do. And then we focus on…
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How often do you see women take the top seat at the table… and what happens when they do? Hosting this season of Rewrite the Rules has been eye-opening for me. I’ve heard stories of women who fight for funding when only 1% ever reaches them, leaders who juggle boardroom bias with personal hurdles, and bold voices learning to say no to people-pleasi…
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Are you heading to a holiday weekend gathering with your LGBTQ child where not everyone is affirming and you're wondering how to protect their well-being without creating more tension? For many families, gatherings (family or otherwise) bring complicated emotions. When your child is LGBTQ+ and not everyone in the room is supportive, the stakes get …
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Balancing three high-profile roles at NBC, a love for movies, and family time is no small feat. Craig Melvin, co-anchor of TODAY, co-host of the third hour of TODAY, and host of Dateline NBC, joins Jacqueline Coley to talk about his path in journalism, his passion for film, and life inside 30 Rock. Craig reflects on the moment he was named co-ancho…
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Do you think you're doing the right thing for your LGBTQ+ child, but still feel like you're fumbling through it alone? In this deeply honest and empowering episode, Heather Hester is joined by author Anna MacArthur to explore what happens when your child comes out before you’re ready and how to grow into the fierce, loving, and informed parent they…
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In today's episode, we talk about other ways to change the D&D Rules that we thought up and would like/not like to see in our games. We muse on different rule changes we thought about implementing, but haven't actually done. We don't mean homebrew rules that change on little aspect of the game, but rules that fundamentally change the game we are pl…
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Is your school community confusing “nice” with “kind” and leaving LGBTQ+ students unsupported in the process? As a new school year begins, many of us want to build more inclusive classrooms and communities, but surface-level politeness won’t get us there. This episode challenges parents, educators, and allies to embrace kindness as a courageous, ev…
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Is your LGBTQ teen heading to college and you’re wondering how to support them without smothering their independence? The transition to college is a huge milestone. For LGBTQ+ students, it can bring both liberation and new layers of fear, risk, and identity exploration. This episode offers the tools and guidance parents and allies need to empower t…
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Is your LGBTQ teen heading back to high school, but quietly bracing for judgment, isolation, or burnout? For LGBTQ+ teens, high school is often a complex dance between self-expression and self-protection. This episode explores how parents and allies can become the steady, empowering force teens need during this crucial time without trying to contro…
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Bob Odenkirk is back in Nobody 2—and he's not pulling punches. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Bob to talk about the highly anticipated sequel to his sleeper hit action film. Best known for his iconic role as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, nobody is more surprised than Bob Odenkirk by his p…
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Is your LGBTQ child heading back to school feeling supported or silently dreading the year ahead? While a new school year can be exciting, for many LGBTQ+ kids it also brings fear of being misgendered, misunderstood, or left out. In this episode, Heather shares actionable guidance for parents, caregivers, and allies who want to make the back-to-sch…
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In today's episode, we are dissecting an Article published by The Gamer about 8 Rules we should do away with D&D Combat... And we have opinions about these rules... Most of the tim,e we disagre,e and we will explain for what reasons to,o but for some of these rule,s we see a reason and an explanation, but still think that maybe dnd's rules are ther…
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Is your LGBTQ child carrying invisible emotional baggage every time you travel? For many LGBTQ+ youth, what should be a fun vacation can trigger stress, dysphoria, and emotional shutdown. This episode explores how parents and allies can spot the signs, ease the mental load, and create more affirming travel experiences. Learn how to identify hidden …
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Welcome to The High-Functioning Disaster—a podcast about what it means to show up in the middle of chaos. If you’re holding it together on the outside while quietly unraveling on the inside, you’ve found your people. In this short trailer, host Sacha Holder shares the story behind the show, what you can expect from upcoming episodes, and why you do…
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