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In this episode, I welcome Mark Cusack from @notdefining an author, lecturer, content creator, and coach specialising in supporting individuals with complex, fluid, or undefined orientations and genders. Mark shares insights from his personal experiences and professional expertise, focusing on bisexuality and the broader spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identity.

1. Introduction to Mark:
- Mark's background as an author and content creator.
- His work with @notdefining a platform for educational content on sexuality and gender diversity

2. Mark's Personal Journey:
- Growing up with diverse attractions and the struggle with identity in a binary world
- The motivation behind starting his YouTube channel and writing his book "Fluid"

3. Understanding Bisexuality:
- Common misconceptions about bisexuality and the importance of visibility
- The challenges faced by bisexual individuals in relationships and society

4. Community and Support:
- The role of online platforms like YouTube in providing community and support
- Recommendations for finding bisexual communities and resources

5. The Five Things all Bisexual People should know:
- It's way more common than you think
- Can be very vulnerable to mental health issues / how to heal
- It often changes and shifts
- There are many different types of bi+
- Absolutely "queer enough"

6. Mark's Advice and Insights:
- Encouragement to embrace one's identity and live authentically
- The significance of self-acceptance and advocating for oneself

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Mark’s book and YouTube links below:

https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/mark-cusack/fluid/9781805013686/
https://www.youtube.com/@notdefining

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