Introducing "Lost Spaces"

S14 EP15 BONUS | Join Jaimie in this Holiday Bonus Episode as she guests on 'Lost Spaces' with K Anderson! Jaimie shares her experience growing up in San Francisco surrounded by queer culture but struggling to recognize her own queerness. She discusses the male-dominated gay world she witnessed in the 80s and 90s and the lack of representation of gay women. Jaimie reflects on her journey of self-discovery, including experimenting with women and eventually embracing her identity as a lesbian. She also discusses the challenges of coming out to her parents and the stereotypes surrounding "U-Haul lesbians." Throughout her story, Jaimie emphasizes the importance of embracing one's differences and shedding the need for perfectionism. Dive into this special episode with a personal touch from Jaimie.

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🏳️‍🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️‍🌈

  • Growing up in a queer-friendly environment does not guarantee immediate self-recognition of one's own queerness.
  • Representation and exposure to diverse queer experiences are crucial in understanding and accepting one's own sexuality.
  • Coming out can be a complex and ongoing process, with individuals gradually embracing and fully owning their identities.
  • The queer community can provide support and a sense of belonging during the process of self-discovery.
  • Losing perfection means letting go of the need to control others' perception of you.

🏳️‍🌈Quotes:🏳️‍🌈

  • "I think everybody has a little bit of gay in them and they just haven't found it yet." - Jaimie Kelton
  • "I knew there was community. I knew I would not be alone if I decided to come out.” - Jaimie Kelton
  • “I feel like I touched my toe real slowly into this gay water." - Jaimie Kelton

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The show all about family; but with gay! Queer mom, Jaimie Kelton, humorously goes in-depth with weekly LGBTQIA+ guests about their families; how they made them, and how they show up in a world that wasn't necessarily designed for them. The mission is to normalize, elevate and celebrate, while confirming that we're just like other parents, trying not to yell at our kids when they still haven't put their shoes on and we're 25 minutes late for school. The end result is a compelling podcast that amusingly explores the age-old question: what's it like to live as an LGBTQ family in a world built for the straights?