282: Dani St. James - Trans Healthcare, Reintroducing Alcohol after sobriety, and what is Prohibition Era Transexualism?

Live & direct from New York — I’m diving into the big gay play making royal waves across the pond. Plus, the inbox is popping with your thoughts on Jessie Ware’s delightful co-host slot and the Manchester Pride drama. And listener Jamie gifts us with a delightful turn of phrase ✨A few listener resources:Surrogacy Survey run by Prof Kirsty Horsey at Loughborough university for people with lived experience, in conjunction with SurrogacyUK https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/lboro/perspectives-on-surrogacyTrans Healthcare Map - https://www.transhealthcareintel.com/trans-friendly-gps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You asked us to talk about Divas. So who better to join me for a deep div-a than Mother of Pearl herself: Jessie Ware. What makes a Diva? Why do the gays love a Diva? What’s Kevin Costner got to do with one of the biggest Diva moments of all time. Where does Iggy Izalea’s slow cooker fit in to all of this? Click play to find out. Remember watch the video tomorrow over at @homosapienspod on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm on a ramble! And I'm reading your emails about friendship, dishing the goss from the new series launch party, plus anyone got a good leather bar recommend?Chris xOh, and remember! We’re VIDEO now too so subscribe at homosapienspod on YouTube to see this episode in full glory ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dani St James is a laugh. She’s done some incredible things for the community. And she’s got not one but two cute dogs. What more could you want from a co-host?Watch the video tomorrow on YouTube for full dog cameo, so make sure you're subscribed to @homosapienspod on YouTube now!Links to everything discussed in today's episode:ZOAH: https://zoah.shop/TRANS PLUS: https://www.wearetransplus.co.uk/GOOGLE DOC: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b5SSnb7LBUlWSjasN2ld7qPGmEchgDG8voUY-SkfAlw/htmlview#gid=0CAMP: https://www.campmargate.com/MICROFILM: https://www.instagram.com/microfilmmusic/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hello there, Just call me Tom Daley as I dive in to the Homo Sapiens inbox for your reactions to last week’s episode with Tom Allen on why it’s hard to make friends in the queer community. Plus I've been to the Attitude Awards and ran in to some of our esteemed future co-hosts, and you’ve been writing in about the potential trans ban at Hampstead Ponds. So we need to all rally together on this and sign/donate at the links below. And finally I’ll be teasing Thursdays next co-host episode… can you guess who it is?Chris xOh, and remember! We’re VIDEO now too so subscribe at homosapienspod on YouTubeLinks to everything discussed in today's episode:GOOD LAW PROJECT: https://goodlawproject.org/petition/keep-hampstead-womens-pond-inclusive/TRANSLUCENT: https://translucent.org.uk/keep-hampstead-heaths-ladies-pond-inclusive-fund-trans-rights-and-defend-our-community/GET GAYNS: https://www.instagram.com/getgayns/?hl=enREADING IS GAY: https://www.instagram.com/readingisgay_/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello everyone, please welcome our first All Star cost-host, Mr. Tom Allen! Tom is a wonderful friend and so when you all asked us to do an episode about why it’s hard to make friends in the gay community I knew who to call: My only mate who has a top hat on his house insurance. Who knew?Lovely episode this, and a real sign of whats to come. Oh, and remember we're now on YouTube! You'll be able to WATCH my conversation with Tom tomorrow, so make sure you're subscribed to @homosapienspod on YouTube now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Homo Sapiens listeners! Welcome to the launch of Homo Sapiens All Stars. In today’s solo episode, I’m joining you from my garden for a little catch-up and sneak peek at what’s coming up in this brand new All Stars chapter of the podcast.I’ve had some truly brilliant chats with my amazing co-hosts, and I can’t wait for you to hear them. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss our first guest co-host, landing this Thursday! WHO could it be?Catch you then, Chris xOh, and remember! We’re VIDEO now too so subscribe at homosapienspod on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally - all is revealed! Click to listen for the intel on the ALL NEW Homo Sapiens. First episode lands tomorrow - Tues 7th October. Can’t wait to be back with you all. Chris x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very quick message to let you know a few details about our return in September 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.