In this episode of Unravelling, Kurt White sits down with poet, playwright, and social worker Britt Billmeyer-Finn to unpack the ideas and impact of queer theory. Far from being just an academic concept, queer theory is presented as a lens that challenges societal norms around gender and sexuality, invites curiosity, and honors fluidity in how we relate to ourselves and others. Kurt and Britt delve into the pressures of hetero-cisnormativity, the psychological toll of rigid social expectations, and the role of agency, joy, and community in healing and liberation. This conversation is part of our special Pride Month series.

Britt is accepting clients in Massachusetts and can be reached at [email protected].

Also check out the Stonewall Center at UMass Amherst

The conversation on YouTube between James Baldwin and Maya Angelou that Brit mentioned can be found here.

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This episode version replaces an earlier recording, and includes some re-recorded segments. This is due to a mistake explained in the intro segment.