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225: Woody Cook | Part 2
Season 6, Ep. 225
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Reporting to us live from his bed in Bristol and armed with a bacon sandwich, it’s DJ, reality star, and bisexual icon Woody Cook. You may know him from starring alongside his mum Zoe Ball on Celebrity Gogglebox, or for his incredible ballgown which stole the show at the Attitude Awards. We speak about how bisexual representation has transformed, how boys' fashion needs to evolve, and how his dad Norman Cook aka Fat Boy Slim introduced him to the Labour Party.
Resources for LGBTQ+ mental health support:
- The Trevor Project- provides crisis support services to young LGBTQ+ people. Visit TrevorSpace for advice, resources and support.
- Mind- they have a page specifically dedicated to LGBTQ+ mental health with useful resources on how to manage your mental health, supporting others with their mental health as well further information on helplines and face to face support. Visit here.
- Gender Intelligence- Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led organisation- its aim is to improve the lives of trans people. It has a whole network of therapists and counsellors to tap into, see here. it offers youth and community support services, group services, mentoring, residential trips and a support line. Please check out their website.
Helplines
Switchboard - (0300 330 0630) , open 10am–10pm every day. Email support: chris@switchboard.lgbt/. Online chat is also available through their homepage.
MindLine Trans+ (0300 330 5468), is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as transgender, agender, gender fluid and non-binary.
Mindout - MindOut Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Mental Health Service – call 01273234839 or email info@mindout.org.uk or contact directly through their Online Support service. Dates and times on the website.
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