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It's So Hard

By: Tess Louise & Jenn Brown
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  • Sex worker Tess Louise and social worker Jenn Brown discuss a range of political issues. Our first 100 episodes focused primarily on sex work as an industry and movement. And these days, Tess explores intersecting issues like disability and trans rights. Although Jenn has taken a step back from recording, you'll hear from her in an upcoming episode. And Tess continues to record season 3. Contains explicit descriptions. Website - itssohard.info Email - sohardpod@outlook.com Instagram - @softermedia
    Copyright: It's So Hard 2020
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Episodes
  • 110. Trans Rights and The Law feat. V and Joni Boyd: "What laws could be passed to make things better?"

    110. Trans Rights and The Law feat. V and Joni Boyd: "What laws could be passed to make things better?"
    Feb 2 2024

    "I'd say the biggest problem faced by the queer community in this country is homelessness..." -Joni Boyd

    On 10th January 2024, Misty Farquhar from Rainbow Futures WA dropped an opinion piece in The West Australian about state Labor’s commitments to enact change for the local LGBTQIA+ community, which are yet to be fulfilled.

    Misty Farquhar's article:  Labor all talk, little action in protecting LGBTIQA+ community

    In their article, Farquhar discusses the following issues that need amending. If you're a WA resident, please raise these points with your local Member of Parliament:

    • Mental health support for the queer community needs sustainable funding
    • Intersex babies are being forced to undergo surgeries that they can’t consent to
    • Discrimination is being enabled by WA’s out-of-date Equal Opportunity Act
    • Trans folks are facing barriers when getting their ID updated to reflect their gender identity

    Follow on Instagram - Rainbow Futures WA @rainbowfutureswa, V @puppygirlfemboy, Joni Boyd @checkout_chick463

    Contains explicit descriptions.

    Mentions -  Decrim WA and Indymedia
    It's So Hard is produced by - Jenn and Tess Louise®
    Instagram - @softermedia
    Website - itssohard.info

    S3:E110
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    30 mins
  • 109. The Angry Episode (re-released) part 1

    109. The Angry Episode (re-released) part 1
    Dec 17 2023

    "Today is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers..."

    This episode was initially released on 16/12/2021.

    Mentions:

    • Jasmin Raat Ki Raani - @currypawrn on Instagram
    • Spotify: "Migrant Sex Workers of Colour: We Are Here To Take Up Space" on Race Matters podcast
    • Listen online: "Migrant Sex Workers of Colour: We Are Here To Take Up Space" on Race Matters podcast
    • Jordon Steele-John - @jordonsteelejohn on Instagram

    Contains explicit descriptions.

    It's So Hard is produced by - Jenn and Tess Louise®
    Instagram - @softermedia @jennbrownhere
    Website - itssohard.info

    S3:E109
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    31 mins
  • 108. Everyday Transphobia feat. V and Joni Boyd: "It's a lot of emotional labour..."

    108. Everyday Transphobia feat. V and Joni Boyd: "It's a lot of emotional labour..."
    Oct 22 2023

    "I find myself being very cautious when it comes to other people's expectations - especially uncommunicated expectations - of what they want from me as a trans sex worker." -V

    Follow on Instagram - V @puppygirlfemboy, Joni Boyd @checkout_chick463

    Contains explicit descriptions.

    Mentions - Decrim WA and Indymedia
    It's So Hard is produced by - Jenn and Tess Louise®
    Instagram - @softermedia
    Website - itssohard.info

    S3:E108
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    42 mins
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