In this final episode of Season 2, I reflect on everything we’ve talked about since relaunching the podcast—mental health, queer visibility, chosen family—and why this space has come to mean so much to me. But I also speak about the reality we’re facing: the worrying political shifts across Europe, the rise of the far right, and what that means for queer people, for all minorities, and for our ability to live freely and visibly.

This isn’t a doom spiral. It’s a reminder that we’re still here. And we’re not going anywhere.

To wrap things up with some softness, I’m sharing a few of my favourite queer movies, series, books, and even a vegan cookbook—things that have kept me company and might do the same for you this summer. I’ll be back in September with Season 3, focusing on the queer body in a heteronormative world—a theme I can’t wait to explore through movement, emotion, and personal stories.

💬 Stay safe, stay visible, and take good care of yourself. We are many, and we are alive.

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