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Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

This week, we’re diving into Hinge’s Love Beyond Labels Report with Moe Ari Brown, licensed therapist and Hinge’s Love & Connection Expert.

Are traditional gender and sexuality labels holding us back? Why are more queer daters rejecting rigid categories and what does “label fatigue” actually mean? That is what we are tackling in this episode.

We break down:
✅ Why labels can feel suffocating even when they once helped us
✅ The rise of “label fluidity” and how it’s changing queer dating
✅ How to date beyond your “type” (and why it’s worth it)
✅ The future of emotional safety in LGBTQIA+ relationships

Plus, Moe shares personal stories about navigating identity, the pressure to “perform” for others, and why healing happens in connection. Whether you’re tired of boxes or just curious about dating differently, this episode is packed with heart, humour, and real-world advice.

🎧 So grab your headphones, learn something new... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈

Moe Ari Brown:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveoutproud

Website: https://theemoeari.com/

Hinge:

Newsroom: https://hinge.co/newsroom/2025-LGBTQ-Report

Love Beyond Labels Report: The Report

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Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this weeks episode we look into one of the biggest misconceptions circulating today: are transgender kids really undergoing surgery?

We unpack what actually happens for trans youth in Australia—from social transition to puberty blockers and age-based medical pathways. With evidence-backed facts we talk top surgery waitlists, media fear-mongering, what puberty blockers really do, and the actual role of affirming care in reducing mental health risks for LGBTQIA+ youth.

We also discuss:

• The real process of transitioning for kids and teens
• Why misinformation is dangerous (looking at you, Channel 7)
• How gender-affirming care improves mental health outcomes
• What the Australian medical guidelines actually say
• What YOU can do to support trans youth today

This is the episode to send to that misinformed coworker, worried parent, or confused politician. Let’s cut through the fear and be perfectly clear.

🎧 So grab your headphones, cut through the misinformation... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈

Resources we found useful for this episode:

• https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/26/health/top-surgery-transgender-teenagers.html
• chrome-extension://bdfcnmeidppjeaggnmidamkiddifkdib/viewer.html?file=https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/News/Statistics/2020/plastic-surgery-statistics-full-report-2020.pdf
• rch.org.au
• nhmrc.gov.au
• health.nsw.gov.au
• ama.com.au

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Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this weeks Small Talks episode, we discuss the erasure of LGBTQ+ identities from the Stonewall monument website and break down the concept of "test case persecution" and its serious impact for the broader LGBTQ+ community.

Then, we talk about the heartwarming Stand in Pride app. This non-profit connects LGBTQ+ individuals facing family rejection with chosen family and supportive allies for life's big moments like weddings, or simply for daily emotional support.

This episode is a powerful reminder that through solidarity and chosen family, profound support and identity affirmation are always possible.

In this episode, hear about:

• The Trump administration's removal of "transgender" and "bisexual" from the Stonewall Monument website.
• The concerning concept of "test case persecution" and its impact on the queer community.
• What the Stand in Pride app is and how it connects LGBTQ+ individuals with chosen family.
• The vital importance of chosen family for LGBTQ+ people facing rejection.
• How to get involved with Stand in Pride, whether seeking or offering support.

🎧 So grab your headphones, press play... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈

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