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Ali Hendry's Relationship Room with guest Natalie Alexis Lee Mar 15, 2023

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Welcome to the Relationship Room here at podDIVA!

The Relationship Room is a safe place to discuss ideas that help us navigate interpersonal relationships. Ali Hendry, DIVA magazine’s own Holistic Relationship Coach (PCC) and columnist, digs in with curiosity, compassion and a sweet garnish of humour.

Today's topic: Create The Life You Want.

Ali talks to the author of Feeling Myself, Natalie Alexis Lee, about:

Learning to manifest

Community healing

Feeling inspired versus being inspired

Committing to inclusion

Sexual balance

And if you want to learn more about Ali, grab a copy of DIVA magazine or contact her via http://alihendry.co.uk

Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

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Scare BNB: The Hosts Mar 08, 2023

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Special offer on podDIVA today: three amazing guests for the price of one !

That's three of the stars of Scare BNB: The Hosts, a fun thriller with an all-queer lead cast, that's now airing on DIVA Box Office.

Lily Richards, Sterling Victorian and Mandahla Rose chat to DIVA's Izzie Jones about the power of working on a queer production, getting snowed in together and Sterling also talks about being a queer woman of colour in a horror movie... and all the tropes that usually surround that.

Welcome to podDIVA Izzie Jones!

Want to hear more about Scare BNB: The Hosts and all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's March issue here.

Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

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DIVA Debrief: March 2023 Mar 01, 2023

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It's March, the days are getting longer, and it's time to get outside and celebrate the sweet, sweet smell of spring!

Join The L Word actress Rachel Shelley and DIVA Magazine editor extraordinaire Roxy Bourdillon as they forest bathe under the blossom and dance in a ring.

Together they dig deep into your favourite LGBTQIA plus glossy magazine.

Discussing:

Our luminous cover star and gay icon Cate Blanchett
Dating Apps
Florence Schechter's article Vulva Stigma Must End Now

Plus an exclusive Beyond Borders feature starring you, the DIVA listener. Wherever You Are In the World.

This month: Elina from Cyprus.

Thank you Elina!

The DIVA Debrief - one gorgeous glossy in your ear.

Want to hear more of all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's March issue here.

Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

DIVA - the world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary people

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Paula Andrea Placido Feb 22, 2023

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Actor Paula Andrea Placido is riding high right now.

Not only does she get to play Roxy on The L Word Generation Q, Dani's "fun friend"...

She's also Ava's tenant on the fabulous TV comedy show Hacks.

AND...

She has a new show Sugar starring Colin Farrell heading to your screens later this year on Apple TV+ .

DIVA's new Editorial Assistant Georgia was the lucky duck who got to interview her for this latest episode of podDIVA.

Georgia is 23 years old, Bristol based, and identifies as a butch lesbian or soft butch. She has been a fan of The L Word since she came out at 18 years of age, so interviewing Paula was, in her words, "an amazing moment".

Welcome to podDIVA Georgia!

Want to hear more from Paula Andrea Placido and all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's February issue here.

Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

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Munroe Bergdorf Feb 15, 2023

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The groundbreaking activist, model and writer Munroe Bergdorf talks to DIVA deputy editor Nic Crosara about her latest memoir and manifesto - Transitional.

The DIVA alumni - Munroe was once a DIVA columnist - shares her secrets about finding Trans joy on social media, the importance of media representation, and reading Vogue in the loo.

Want to hear more from Munroe Bergdorf and all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's February issue here.

Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

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Emily Hampshire Feb 08, 2023

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Many podDIVA listeners fell in love with Emily Hampshire's portrayal of the cynical, deadpan Stevie Budd on the ground-breaking and hilarious TV show Schitt's Creek.

In this serving of Queers For Your Ears, our amazing February cover star talks to DIVA's deputy editor Nic Crosara (congrats Nic!) about her latest role in Prime Video's The Rig.

They also chat about the importance of telling diverse stories, her journey with queer body image... and then they bond over their star signs!

Want to hear more from Emily Hampshire and all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's February issue here.

Edited by Nic Crosara

Produced by Rachel Shelley

Additional editing by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

The world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary people.

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DIVA Debrief: February 2023 Feb 01, 2023

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It's February, the month of love, so get on board the love train to celebrate LGBT+ History Month!

L Word actress Rachel Shelley and DIVA Magazine editor extraordinaire Roxy Bourdillon are riding the love train into February's issue - hop on board and share the love!

Together they dig deep into your favourite LGBTQIA plus glossy magazine.

On route, they'll be calling at

- Schitt's Creek with adorable cover star Emily Hampshire

- West Hollywood, with Paula Andrea Placido from Generation Q

- Kansas City, Missouri for this month's Beyond Borders feature

- and not forgetting our celebration of LGBT+ History Month, where we travel back in time.

The DIVA Debrief - one gorgeous glossy in your ear.

Want to hear more of all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's February issue here.

Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

DIVA - the world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary people

Get in touch: poddiva@diva-magazine.com

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Grace Gaustad Jan 25, 2023

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The fiercely fantastic vocalist and musician Grace Gaustad talks to DIVA's Nic Crosara about their pathway into music, their upcoming releases and their sexuality journey.

Grace gets candid about being outed in high school, sharing a powerful message against people having control of their narrative taken away from them.

Tune in to hear more about their amazing Black Box project, blkbxproject.org, which is full of resources to help young people who may be struggling with mental health or identity issues.

Want to hear more from Grace Gaustad and all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's January issue here.

Produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

Edited by Nic Crosara, with additional editing by Rachel Shelley.

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

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The Sex Lives of College Girls Jan 18, 2023

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Ever since its release, Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble's show, The Sex Lives of College Girls, has been a huge success.

Many podDIVA listeners and DIVA magazine readers love the refreshing way in which the show explores Leighton's queerness.

DIVA's Nic Crosara interviewed the four fabulous leads of this laugh-out-loud show:

Renee Rapp who plays Leighton

Alyah Chanelle Scott who plays Whitney

Amrit Kaur who plays Bela

Pauline Chalamet who plays Kimberly

Want to hear more from the cast of The Sex Lives of College Girls and all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's January issue here.

Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

With additional editing by Nic Crosara.

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The world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary people

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Jennifer Beals Jan 11, 2023

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Jennifer Beals is an icon.

You'll know and love her for playing Bette Porter on Showtime's The L Word for very nearly 20 years.

But her illustrious career has spanned a plethora of culture-defining cinematic moments and performances.

The show's current iteration, The L Word Generation Q, sees her navigating the choppy waters of teen parenting, with and without her long term significant other, Tina Kennard.

In this intimate interview, DIVA's stunning January cover star discusses love, the power of L-Word fans, and her friendship with actress Laurel Holloman on and off screen.

Interviewed by her royal DIVA-ness, DIVA magazine Editor Roxy Bourdillon.

Want to hear more from Jennifer Beals and all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's December issue here.

Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

The world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary people

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