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My Dad Stole My Limelight

My Dad Stole My Limelight

By: Lauren Deborah
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 ⭐ "Powerful & funny & important, MDSML is a special & wonderful podcast! I’m so grateful for the stories that have been shared and to Lauren Deborah for creating such a meaningful and needed space for them." ⭐ "This podcast has charm and laughs!" ⭐ "This podcast is amazing, I’ve learned so much confidence and strength from the guests." 🌈 As seen live at Vancouver Pride, iHeart Podcast spotlight features and Elizabeth Bank’s WHOHAHA’s featured podcasts. 🧡 Past guests include a star-studded line-up of comedians, drag performers, writers, musicians, photographers, journalists, directors, artists and activists. 🧡 Lauren Deborah (they/she) never had the 'coming out' they had their heart set on (the dramatic kind), as when she claimed she was ready, Lauren's Dad came out first…stealing Lauren's limelight. 🧡 In each episode, Lauren sits down with someone to delve into their coming out journey. They discover more about their most authentic selves and find themselves being more visibly, comfortably, and wonderfully queer.Lauren Deborah Relationships Social Sciences
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  • Christopher James on reclaiming Queerness

    Christopher James on reclaiming Queerness
    Aug 26 2025

    In this episode, I sit with Comedian Christopher James (he/him).

    We discuss the walking ray of sunshine that was Christopher at the RAW Comedy State Final, Chris’ current tour of his new nursing comedy show “Fun Scrubs”, late career changes when we feel like we are selling our soul, reminders from Chris that Pride is a celebration and a protest, how we never stop coming out and the sometimes long yet always rewarding journey into being comfortable in authenticity!

    🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML:

    -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah

    -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com

    -TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah

    -SAY HI or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com

    🌈 Connect with Lauren’s guest:

    -Follow Chris on Instagram:@standup_christopherjames

    -Follow Chris on TikTok: @nurse_chris

    -Connect with Chris on Facebook: facebook.com/standup_christopherjames

    -Check out Chris’ upcoming shows and book tickets: https://linktr.ee/Standup_christopherjames

    🌈 Resources:

    -2SLGBTQIA+ resources

    🌈 Behind the scenes:

    -Podcast production made possible by: Alexi Johnson, Alex McCarthy and the team at @604podnetwork

    -Theme Music: Shawn Kangro

    -Logo Art: @raphe.ca
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    55 mins
  • Eden Kaminski: from going through the motions to being in charge of our own life

    Eden Kaminski: from going through the motions to being in charge of our own life
    Aug 12 2025

    In this episode, I sit with Comedian Eden Kaminski (she/her), reconnecting after many years in this very special way.

    We discuss Eden’s experience coming out as queer trans woman, getting into comedy and philosophy at the same time (very cool!), DIY hormones, treating coming out as the celebration that it is and why that is sometimes secondary to making it convenient to others, mental health and how that has shifted since Eden came out, and all the layers we pull away from ourself over time!

    🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML:

    -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah

    -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com

    -TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah

    -SAY HI or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com

    🌈 Connect with Lauren’s guest:

    -Follow Eden on Instagram: @eden_some_apple

    -Follow Eden on TikTok: @eden_some_apple

    🌈 Resources:

    -2SLGBTQIA+ resources

    🌈 Behind the scenes:

    -Podcast production made possible by: Alexi Johnson, Alex McCarthy and the team at @604podnetwork

    -Theme Music: Shawn Kangro

    -Logo Art: @raphe.ca
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    44 mins
  • Limelight Mailbag with Stove Sidi (and a story from Amber Harper-Young!)

    Limelight Mailbag with Stove Sidi (and a story from Amber Harper-Young!)
    Aug 5 2025

    In this installment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by my bestie, a champion of stand-up comedians in Canada, talented sketch writer, beautiful human and all ‘round angel baby Stove Sidi (he/him).

    We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — LIVE IN THE STUDIO! — from hilarious comedian and wonderful friend, Amber Harper-Young (she/her).

    AND! We have a bonus submission from lead singer of Fake Shark, extraordinaire producer and lovely bug Kevvy, that we all unpack together!

    🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML:

    -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah

    -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com

    -TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah

    -SAY HI or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com

    🌈 Connect with Lauren’s co-host & guests:

    -Follow Stove on Instagram (if he let’s you!): @stovesidi

    -Follow Amber on Instagram: @amberdalsey

    -Follow Kevvy on Instagram: @drkevvy

    🌈 Resources:

    -2SLGBTQIA+ resources

    🌈 Behind the scenes:

    -Podcast production made possible by: Alexi Johnson, Alex McCarthy and the team at @604podnetwork

    -Theme Music: Shawn Kangro

    -Logo Art: @raphe.ca
    Show More Show Less
    37 mins
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