In this episode, we interview Nicole LaRue. We talk about her art and graphic design, being in an queer abusive relationship (and the contrast of that with her relationship with her wife now), and dealing with an eating disorder. Nicole LaRue was born in Berkeley, California. After earning her BFA from Brigham Young University, her own adventures took her across the world from South Korea to Japan, to the Oregon coast and places even farther. She currently lives and works in Salt Lake City, Utah. Both a graphic designer and illustrator, LaRue is widely known for her iconic work on the Women's March on Washington logo. She is the author, designer and illustrator of a number of books including Girl Almighty and Small &amp; Mighty, interactive activist journals for kids. She has, most recently, collaborated with human rights lawyer, Kate Kelly on a book titled Ordinary Equality, a brilliantly graphic story of the women and queer people of the ERA. For episode transcripts and further resources, please visit our <a href="https://calledtoqueer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>. To monetarily support the podcast, you can donate at our <a href="https://ko-fi.com/calledtoqueer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ko-Fi page</a>.

Nicole LaRue (she/her)

In this episode, we interview nicholas b jacobsen. We talk about an interaction with a cop that put them back in the closet for another decade, how they became an activist, and how colonialism, white supremacy, and Mormonism are tied together. nicholas b jacobsen is a seventh-generation Utah-Mormon, trans-nonbinary settler raised in Nuwu homelands. As a creative historian, culture critic, &amp; visual artist, their work addresses their personal and ancestral connections to the U.S. &amp; Mormon settler-colonial-imperialist project. Through this, they work to disassimilate from the myths of white-supremacy and settler-innocence central to Mormon &amp; U.S. cultures.&nbsp; jacobsen completed a Master of Fine Arts degree in Art &amp; Ecology at the University of New Mexico &amp; a Bachelor of Fine Arts in ceramics from Southern Utah University. They’ve has won many awards &amp; have been published, podcasted, exhibited, and collected throughout the U.S. You can see more of their work at <a href="http://nicholasbjacobsen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nicholasbjacobsen.com</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://unsettlingmormonism.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">unsettlingmormonism.com</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/Unsettling_Mormonism/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Unsettling_Mormonism</a>&nbsp;on Instagram. For episode transcripts and further resources, please visit our <a href="https://calledtoqueer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>. To monetarily support the podcast, you can donate at our <a href="https://ko-fi.com/calledtoqueer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ko-Fi page</a>.

nicholas b jacobsen (they/them)

In this episode, we interview Alice Abrams. We talk about realizing she was bi after she was married and had a baby (and the process of telling her husband and coming out publicly), how her art and queerness have intertwined, and getting into printmaking. M. Alice Abrams (Pritchett) is an illustrator and printmaker specializing in linoleum block print located in Vancouver, Washington. Her art work reflects her religious convictions and insights, as well as her insights and feelings about parenthood. Her goal is to create simple yet poignant artwork that makes people feel loved, seen, and welcomed in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Alice recently came out as Bi-sexual and Bi-romantic on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aliceisms_illustration/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> her Instagram account</a>, and shares some of her experiences with coming out to her community of friends online. When she isn't busy carving or painting, she is trying to keep up with her lively daughters and dog with her husband. For episode transcripts and further resources, please visit our <a href="https://calledtoqueer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>. To monetarily support the podcast, you can donate at our <a href="https://ko-fi.com/calledtoqueer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ko-Fi page</a>.

Alice Abrams (she/her)

In this episode, we interview Eliza Campbell. She talks about growing up in a liberal Mormon household, believing that Jesus is an extremely radical figure, and how difficult it can be to step away from the church. Eliza Campbell is a writer and activist living in Queens, New&nbsp;York. She served a Mormon mission in Bulgaria and graduated from BYU, and is enthusiastic about liberation, poetry, and gas station cuisine. For episode transcripts and further resources, please visit our <a href="https://calledtoqueer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>. To monetarily support the podcast, you can donate at our <a href="https://ko-fi.com/calledtoqueer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ko-Fi page</a>.

Eliza Campbell (she/her)

CW: SA and suicidality. In this episode, Kate reads their Medium.com article they wrote to begin 2023 about their temple experiences to start the New Year of 2019. For episode transcripts and further resources, please visit our <a href="https://calledtoqueer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>. To monetarily support the podcast, you can donate at our <a href="https://ko-fi.com/calledtoqueer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ko-Fi page</a>.

Kate's Medium Article

In this episode we talk about sex. There is a content warning for sexual assault. We cover the taboo topics that you might be too afraid to ask, and also really dig into the ways patriarchy has completely boxed out any and all ways that celebrate women's and AFAB folk's sexual experiences. We ask, "What even is sex?" and "What is lesbian sex?" We cover toys and masturbation. We also focus on healthy sexuality and consent. There's a lot here! Strap in and join us for a wild ride. For episode transcripts and further resources, please visit our <a href="https://calledtoqueer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>. To monetarily support the podcast, you can donate at our <a href="https://ko-fi.com/calledtoqueer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ko-Fi page</a>.

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby!

In this episode, we interview Kaneesha Wardle. We talk about her not really wanting children, realizing she was queer when she was pregnant, then going through extreme postpartum depression. Kaneesha also discusses what it's like having a child diagnosed with cancer, finding moments of joy even during really hard things, and some ideas on how to deal with shame. Kaneesha Wardle recently permed her hair because it was the straightest thing about her. It's also somehow helped her tap into her inner child more, which she's really enjoyed. She may still be trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life professionally, but in her free time, she enjoys cuddles, puzzles, playing games, and coloring. For episode transcripts and further resources, please visit our <a href="https://calledtoqueer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>. To monetarily support the podcast, you can donate at our <a href="https://ko-fi.com/calledtoqueer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ko-Fi page</a>.

Kaneesha Wardle (she/they)

In this episode, we interview Arawn Billings. Some topics we cover include dealing with chronic illness and shame, the importance of representation in art, and the stories behind some of his art pieces. Arawn is a transmasc illustrator who focuses on queer joy and representation in their art. Nature is also a source of inspiration and refuge for them. As for the rest, he'll let you know when he figures it out. You can follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbyarawn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@artbyarawn</a>. For episode transcripts and further resources, please visit our <a href="https://calledtoqueer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>. To monetarily support the podcast, you can donate at our <a href="https://ko-fi.com/calledtoqueer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ko-Fi page</a>.

Arawn Billings (they/he)

With the holidays, we don't have a normal interview episode for you today, but we do have a couple of announcements. You can now <a href="https://ko-fi.com/calledtoqueer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">donate to the podcast</a> to support the ongoing costs, such as hosting and editing. You can also <a href="https://subscribepage.io/VD74dF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sign up for Colette's new e-mail list</a> to get announcements from her, including information about upcoming retreats. We hope you are having a gentle holiday season. We'll see you next week when we'll be back with another fantastic interview!

A Few Announcements

Holding space for queer women, genderqueer, and intersex folks who are or were Mormon at any point.

Holding space for queer women, genderqueer, and intersex folks who are or were Mormon at any point.

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