Stella (she/her) is a Canadian medical student living in Geelong, Victoria, who is passionate about challenging relationship norms and advocating for aromantic visibility.

In this episode, Stella shares her journey of self-discovery, from realizing she was aromantic just shy of 20 to navigating the societal pressures of romantic relationships. She reflects on how relationship hierarchies often prioritize romantic partners over friendships, a structure she has never subscribed to. Stella also discusses the challenges of moving to Australia to pursue her dream of studying medicine, the complexities of being far from family, and how finding the right community has helped her embrace her identity with confidence.

Trigger Warnings: Loneliness, societal pressures around relationships, and discussions of self-doubt.

If this content may be triggering for you, please seek support from a loved one or one of the helplines at the bottom of this description.

This podcast is released every Friday and could not have been possible without the support of our local community partners, Midsumma and the Fairer Victoria portfolio of the Victorian State Government.​

Episode Credits​

Producer, Interviewer & Editing: Helene Thomas​

Co-Producer: Ashlee Hints

Music & Underscoring: Mieke Louise

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Music Credits

Original jingle and underscoring music written, composed, recorded and produced by Mieke Louise, a queer singer/songwriter and advocate from regional Victoria.

You can find out more about Mieke's coming music releases on their instagram @miekesmusik and on Spotify

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