Queer Love Stories
Growing up gay in the nineties under Section 28 I never thought love or a full life was possible for me. There were no role models or stories that spoke to the potential happiness that was waiting for me which resulted in me suppressing my sexuality until my late twenties.
Queer Love Stories gives members of the LGBTQ+ community the opportunity to share positive love stories to inspire others. All stories may contain a struggle, but will fundamentally have an overarching feeling of positivity which will show it's possible to make successful, lasting and deep connections within our community.
We'll dissect all types of love including romantic, friendship, family, community, and self-love
Episodes
32 episodes
DATING REHAB: Getting real about my relationship anxiety and commitment issues
Get your love story started with Kindling Dating Coaching now đź’—Heartbreak is so last season, and I've teamed up with Eimear from Kindling Dating Coaching to transform my dating...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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28:42
LIFE UPDATE: I’ve got a blank space…
[RECORDED 8th OCTOBER 2024]Just a little life update from me about season three, my current circumstances and an upcoming mini-series.GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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10:27
HEARTBREAK CHRONICLES: Looking to the future after a breakup and my updated breakup playlist
This week is the FINAL episode of the Heartbreak Chronicles (for now...) and I get into what the future holds for me on my journey and give you my updated breakup tracks seven weeks after it happened.Listen to Eden's
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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28:08
HEARTBREAK CHRONICLES: How to remain friends with an ex after a breakup
This week I discuss the steps to remaining friends with an ex after a breakup, and if you should even bother! Sometimes it's not always right to stay friends if you can avoid it. Listen to Eden's
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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28:22
HEARTBREAK CHRONICLES: How to reclaim your identity after a breakup
This week I chat through my fun weekend at Manchester Pride, the mischief I got up to and how I've started to reclaim my interests and identity after my breakup.Listen to Eden's
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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24:18
HEARTBREAK CHRONICLES: Spotting the signs of codependency in a relationship
This week I give you secondhand therapy, courtesy of my therapist, on the scale of independence. I break down the signs of codependency in relationships and how to retain your independence whilst striving for interdependence.Listen to E...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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30:14
HEARTBREAK CHRONICLES: The real reason why my relationship ended...
This week I get real deep and reflect on the self-sabotaging patterns I seem to repeat in relationships, but the bets part is by noticing them I can make changes in the future to have healthy, long-lasting relationships.Listen to Eden's...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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32:50
HEARTBREAK CHRONICLES: My top 10 breakup songs to create the ultimate breakup playlist
This week I talk music and go through my top ten breakup tracks from bad bitch anthems to sad girl crythems. Let me know your favourite tracks so I can add them to the Queer Love Stories playlist.Listen to Eden's
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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37:22
HEARTBREAK CHRONICLES: How to survive the stages of grief after a breakup
This week I go through the varying emotions I've experienced in the first few days post breakup, as well as my coping mechanisms and the biggest struggles. You can send me your dilemmas by direct message or by emailing
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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28:51
LIFE UPDATE: It's been a cruel summer...
[RECORDED 29th JULY 2024]Just a little life update from me about season three, my current circumstances and an upcoming mini-series.GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY ⚡...
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11:06
The Witch Blair: Challenging the stigma of an open relationship, dating in drag & Eden's live Tarot card reading
GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY ⚡️The Witch Blair is a drag performer, podcaster, and tarot card reader.Growing up mixed-race in the late 90s and early 00s with both ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:24:32
Kirsty & Natalie: Creating a thriving community, bisexuality & fragmentation within the LGBTQ+ community
GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY ⚡️Bi+ Leeds Social Group is a social space for Bisexual, Pansexual, Queer, exploring or otherwise people within Leeds to come together, atten...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:18:17
Kaue & Ryan: Creating LGBTQ+ allies through sport, buying Keighley Cougars Rugby Club and battling transphobia
GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY ⚡️In January 2019, Keighley Cougars Rugby club was saved from the brink of extinction by Ryan O’Neill and his husband Kaue Garcia.The ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:26:38
Lewis Oakley: "Only 20% of bisexual people are out to all their family..." How to handle ignorance, discrimination and erasure as a bisexual
GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY ⚡️Lewis Oakley is one of the leading bisexual advocates in the UK, with his work in the LGBTQ space changing attitudes around what it means t...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:18:30
Rossi Lewis: "When you're totally independent, you're at your peak..." Ditching dating apps for six years, toxic relationships and redownloading Grindr
GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY ⚡️Rossi Lewis is a storyteller, content creator, social media manager, and newly appointed Clapham gay as of 2024. For six years,...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:26:00
Christina Maria Garcia: "The asylum system is broken..." Filing for asylum in the UK, being a trans ally + Racism in the Trans community
GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY ⚡️Christina Maria Garcia proud trans woman of colour and is a keen activist from the Caribbean living in the UK. She's doing brilliant work w...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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58:44
Kayleigh & Meg: How to start a family as an LGBTQ+ couple, handling early-pregnancy loss and breaking the traditions of marriage
GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY ⚡️Kayleigh and Meg are a fabulous Bisexual couple living in Leeds who had an unconventional start to their relationship story, followed by TW...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:25:06
Jonathan Mayor: "You have to constantly reassess who you are..." Sustaining a long-term relationship through all phases of life
GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY ⚡️Jonathan Mayor is a huge cult figure in comedy, a Canal Street favourite, and quite frankly, a bit of a Manchester legend.He was Sar...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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58:22
Andy Downs: Breaking through a breakdown, manifesting love & the adoption process
GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY ⚡️From a young age, Andy Downs knew he wanted an exciting life. However, as he entered adolescence he knew there was something different abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:10:42
Ella Morgan: "Only two men have ever accepted me..." Making history on MAFSUK, being a trans advocate and dating after television
GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY ⚡️History was made in Autumn 2023 when former cosmetic consultant, Ella Morgan, became the first Transgender Bride to take part in the hit re...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:26:34
Aaron Parr: Eden gets a LIVE Tarot reading, How to remain friends with an ex, and managing grief after a break-up
In our season finale, Aaron Parr takes us on a journey through his incredible story of finding love, grieving a break-up, and trying to remain friends. The episode kicks off with a candid conversation on navigating friendships after a b...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:09:12
Andy Brennan: "I found comfort in being single..." Situationships, Self-confidence and Spice Girls
In this heartwarming episode of Queer Love Stories, Eden sits down with the delightful Andy Brennan, a man whose journey from single life to marriage is nothing short of extraordinary. Join us as we delve into Andy's experiences, from the chall...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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42:30
Charlie Hagston: "Stick up for yourself because you deserve it!" From self-hatred to self-acceptance, embracing a non-binary identity and finding your tribe
Charlie Hagston is a non-binary, autistic artist who discovered their passion for dance at the age of 9. Starting with jazz, tap, ballet, and freestyle, Charlie's heart found its true home in contemporary dance. They now lead works...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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58:10
Bridie Daniels: "1 in 5 LGBTQ+ people experience loneliness everyday" Finding friendship in adulthood, 15-minute friendships and pansexual representation
Bridie Daniels is a digital marketer, keen baker, videogamer and activist living in Leeds. In July 2023 they launched 15-minute friendships which is a social project designed to combat loneliness within the queer community through p...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:06:48
Voices from Leeds PRIDE 2023: Soraya Vivian, Rachel Fuller, STARS, Marigold Addams and more
In this special episode of Queer Love Stories, our host Eden spoke with various voices across Leeds PRIDE 2023. Throughout the day they visited Walker Morris for the Out Together PRIDE pre-party, interviewed festival goers and spoke with perfor...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:22:50