In this final episode of season 1, Jaï is interviewed by their brother about why they created this podcast, the pros and cons of labels, and how they go beyond boxes! (Episode recorded in March 2022).

Find out more about me and my work at jaibristow.com and on Instagram @beyond_boxes

Content Warning: This episode contains references to sexual violence and assault.

What assumptions immediately come to mind when you hear about sex work and sex workers? This episode's guest is Veronica Monet, a sex work activist, sex & relationship coach, author, and former sex worker. She shares openly about her journey as an escort, debunks myths about prostitution and other forms of sex work, and talks about undoing the shame associated with sex. (Episode recorded in March 2022).

Find out more about Veronica at theshamefreezone.com and on Instagram @the_shame_free_zone

Find out more about me and my work at jaibristow.com and on Instagram @beyond_boxes

Roxy and Jaï delve into the impacts of systemic oppression and how we can connect with each other in a kinder, more attuned way. (Episode recorded in March 2022).

Since this episode was recorded, Roxy has released her books "How to Have AntiRacist Conversations" and "The AntiRacist Heart". Check them out and more at roxannemanning.com and follow her on Instagram @roxymanningphd

Find out more about me and my work at jaibristow.com and on Instagram @beyond_boxes

What is Gender? Is this episode, Dr. Alex Iantaffi unpacks all things gender covering the historical, social and cultural phenomenon and the bio-psycho-social construct of gender. We also talk about inbetweeness and the impacts of not fitting into boxes and having our identities erased and invisibilised. (Episode recorded in March 2022).

Since this episode was recorded, Alex has released a new book "Trans & Disabled: An Anthology of Identities and Experiences" check that out and more at alexiantaffi.com and on Instagram @xtaffi

Find out more about me and my work at jaibristow.com and on Instagram @beyond_boxes

Being disabled and neurodivergent - or neuroqueer as Sophia describes it - can be very stigmatised. Dr Sophia Graham, a therapist and coach talks about using mobility aids, getting diagnosed, self-diagnosing, having conversations with loved ones about your conditions and finding support whilst navigating her queerness with ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and chronic illnesses. (Episode recorded in November 2021).

Find out more about Sophia and her work at loveuncommon.com

Find out more about me and my work at jaibristow.com and on Instagram @beyond_boxes

Imani, a mixed race actor & writer, shares her experiences navigating race and otherness as a light-skinned woman. We talk about representation in media, typecasting, how the industry is evolving, what changes Imani would like to see happen, the confusing and complicated aspects of her mixed heritage, struggling with a sense of belonging whilst acknowledging her privilege and the conversations she wishes she could have with her white friends.

Find out more about Imani and her work at imanijadepowers.com and on Instagram @imanijadepowers

Find out more about me and my work at jaibristow.com and on Instagram @beyond_boxes

Your guide to understanding relationship anarchy and the different forms of honest non-monogamy. Mel talks about the many different ways of doing non-monogamy, whether it's an inherent identity or not, how to get started, how to support a loved one who is exploring non-monogamy and what monogamous people can learn and apply to their relationships!

Find out more about Mel and their work at RadicalRelating.ca and on Instagram @radicalrelating

Find out more about me and my work at jaibristow.com and on Instagram @beyond_boxes

Chris, a gay Black musician talks about the lack of representation of openly gay Black men in the industry, the intersectionality of Blackness and Queerness, his relationship to religion and with his family, dealing with homophobia in Black and religious communities and the pros of social media.

Find out more about Chris and his music at partsofchris.com or on Instagram & TikTok @potusgay

Find out more about me and my work at jaibristow.com and on Instagram @beyond_boxes