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Welcome to the Les Chat podcast! Yes, another LGBTQ+ podcast coming to you straight from the EAST COST co-hosted by the queer couple Jojo and Dayra. We want a place to share our life experiences and point of views within the LGBTQIA+ and Latinx Community. Accompanied by some of our friends and family that are also apart of OR an alliance to the community. We discuss relationship, sex, dating, labels, queerness, slurs, stereotypes, storytelling and MORE. So pour your drinks, light your candle ...
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Bali 2025: Sign up for updates - https://trovatrip.com/host/profiles/jojo-ygxec Class Pass Gym App: Link https://classpass.com/refer/871VN3U08 In this episode, we dive into the nuances of LGBTQ+ terminology and culture. We start by examining the term "Golden Retriever Masc".We explore how "femme" differs from "fem," its significance in various LGBT…
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Pride Festivities & Scandals! In this episode we catch up on NYC Pride Weekend festivities and dive into jaw-dropping internet stories. Brace yourself for a shocking Reddit tale of family drama involving an affair between a mom and her son's wife. Family Meeting “Is it wrong to hate my mother in law? I have been working with my monster in law for o…
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This week's episode we welcome a returning guest Lilly! Join us in this fun convo with Lily as she shares her “coming out story” .. In our discussion, we explore the nuances of dating and relationships for Lily, comparing her experiences with men to those with women. We touch upon the challenges and unique aspects of same-sex relationships, sheddin…
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From the blissful honeymoon phase to the real challenges of long-term commitment, we explore it all. Learn how falling in love can impair critical thinking, why we unconsciously pick partners with familiar flaws, and how attachment issues and milestone pressures can impact your relationship. Discover the importance of tolerating each other's bad ha…
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In this episode 104, we explore the evolving world of queer dating post-pandemic. Technology has made dating easier, yet it comes with challenges, especially for queer women. We review top lesbian dating apps like Zoe, Lex, and Her, highlighting their unique features. We also share 10 essential tips for a secure and successful online dating experie…
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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH LES CHAT FAM!!! We show love and support to our community by sharing small queer own businesses. Also Give details on all pride events taking place in the NJ/NYC area for those looking to attend. For all the first time PRIDE event celebrators we share some tips and tricks on how to make the best of your first time!! Family meeting…
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In ep 102, we dive deep into the experience of coming out at work, whether as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, or any other identity within the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Join us as we explore personal stories of coming out at work, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs. PRIDE NOCHE LATINA NYC TICKETS: https://lasreinas.ticketleap.com/pridenochelatina/…
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EP: 101 - In this episode, we explore the complexities of jealousy within relationships. We go into common signs like lack of trust, possessiveness, and insecurity, highlighting how these emotions can be especially nuanced in LGBTQ+ dynamics. Through personal stories we hope you gain understanding of how jealousy can stem from fear of abandonment, …
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In EP 100, we delve into the complexities of lesbian breakups, exploring why they often hit harder than others. Drawing from an insightful article by "Amelia on Refinery 29", we examine how women tend to deeply enmesh in relationships, blurring lines between partners, friends, and family. Nicholas Rose, a psychotherapist specializing in queer relat…
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Join us on episode #99 as we explore the various types of attraction that shape our relationships. Have you ever found yourself questioning the nature of your attraction towards someone? Our exploration goes into the blend of emotions, whether it's physical desire, intellectual admiration, or emotional resonance. Sources: https://www.healthline.com…
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Join us on this episode #98 as we reminisce about our unforgettable family trip to Medellin, Colombia. From exploring, eating and dancing to an unexpected event turned our trip into a rollercoaster ride – one of us ended up in the hospital, not once, but twice! As we talk about our highs and lows of our Medellin adventure, we delve into deep questi…
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EP 97: We dive into random questions, confessions, and family meeting topics sent anonymously via Instagram and NGL! Join us as we explore unspoken thoughts and feelings, offering candid insights and humor. From taboo confessions to lesbian drama, we tackle it all, creating a safe space for raw and unfiltered discussions. FOLLOW LES CHAT ON SOCIAL …
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Rejection has always been the hardest pill for us all to swallow. It bears such a negative weight when we feel as though someone you show such interest in just doesn’t share that same interest in return. We then find ourselves questioning what it is about us that could be wrong. But nothing is wrong with you!! Once we accept the fact that we aren’t…
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Curiosity is heavy during our teenage years because we’re trying to find our identity. Those are the years where we are introduced to friendships, relationships, sex, and maybe even questioning our sexuality. As we get older we still learn how to navigate through all those things because no matter how old we are we still find ourselves searching fo…
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What do you consider queer bating? In EP 94 we discuss queer baiting which is when someone uses the possibility of a queer relationship or queer representation to get audiences to watch a show/movie, etc... but they never actually follow through with it. We go into different examples (Karol G, Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, etc) as well as the history on…
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Society has put a lot of pressure on the importance of family. Having loving parents, sharing happy memories with your siblings, feeling safe and protected by the ones you share blood with.. However, that isn’t the version of "family" that everyone gets to experience. What is a chosen family? Why is it important to the community? What to look for w…
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We're back! From what seems to be a long overdue break from the podcast. We talk about how the impact of big life changes in a relationship can be for the best or worse. SORRY FOR THE STATIC SOUND YA'LL :( Unpacking the U-HAUL: What our thoughts were prior to moving. What challenges/stressors we faced in the process. What helped us adapt to the new…
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As the new year approaches, we reflect on 2023 and set intentions for the new year. We also share some bittersweet news in this episode. EP 91: We discuss our biggest accomplishments in the past year, as well as challenges and obstacles we faced. We dive into personal struggles we had in 2023 and how we plan on achieving personal goals and self imp…
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In this week's episode we welcome our friend Brennah back to Les Chat to deep dive into the tragedies of lesbian dating. Brennah shares some details about how her dating journey has been going and we run through a list of dating icks. The best advice Brennah wanted to leave with us is that letting go of expectations could make dating less tragic. Y…
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Coming out to your kids as “LGBTQ+” can be a hard conversation. In today’s episode we invite our dearest friend/momma to talk about her experience! We dive into Can you date someone who’s in the closet? How to prepare yourself to come out to your kids.Advice for parents who want to come out to their kids but don’t know how. Do parents need to come …
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Marriage! A popular topic we love to talk about. Same sex marriage became legal in 2015, only 8 years ago. In this episode we dive into our idea of marriage growing up and our point of view on marriage now. We dive into "What are the main reasons for same sex couples divorcing"? "Why do you think marriage is so “valued” by society?" Lastly, we dive…
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The holidays can be a little intimidating, especially for queer people who may or may NOT feel safe in places or with people (family) they are going to visit. We’re gonna chat about how you can make the most out of this holiday season to keep your sanity! 1. "Lesbian relationships and being friends with an ex. I feel this is more common among lesbi…
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The coming out process isn’t always a positive experience for a lot of LGBTQ+ people. Not only do they struggle with the process of figuring themselves out but they also bear the weight of all the negativity they may face when sharing their truth with family and friends. So as an ally, how do you provide a safe space for those to disclose to you th…
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Relationship breaks are perceived as a negative and selfish act. How can you claim to love your partner but want a break from your relationship? Most times one partner wants to take a break while the other partner doesn’t because it is viewed as one foot out the door to a break up. Taking a break in a relationship has a negative stigma because thei…
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We say that communication is the key to a successful relationship but what does that look like in practice? Dayra shares some questions that help practice monthly check-ins with your partner. Dayra also mentions the new found research behind lab grown babies and how IVG could transform reproduction. Questions to ask your partner: What is something …
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What is emotional safety? It basically means being able to be vulnerable with your partner. Jojo goes into 7 ways to create emotional safety in a relationship. Jojo & Dayra both discuss what it means to feel “emotionally safe” and they talk about a previous “discussion” they had where Dayra didn’t feel safe at the moment.Read Article for more on em…
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We love to see LOVE on the big screen, especially WLW relationships. In this episode, Jojo shares some of her favorite TV lesbian relationships that she just can’t get enough of, as well as a list of other queer related TV shows for you to check out. To end on a juicy note, Dayra brings out the new couples question card game called pillow talk and …
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In this episode we go over The Top Mistakes Most Couples Make⁠ according to a lesbian relationship expert, Dr. Ruth L. Schwartz. We go over the following.. “What are some of the most common mistakes you see lesbian couples making? Both at the start of a relationship or in a more established one?” "Do you think all couples would benefit from couples…
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Having non-negotiables allows you to set boundaries for people to respect the things that you value most in life. It’s like a promise you make to yourself to not let anyone bend the rules or change your mind on what you want most. You hold yourself and them accountable when it comes to those boundaries by sticking to your word. So let us share our …
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There’s a current trend going around where people are asking their parents hypothetical questions just to see how they would respond/react in situations that most strict parents would overreact. In episode 78, we’re now following this trend by asking each other how we would react in certain scenarios where most lesbian couples would probably OVERRE…
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Has someone ever asked you if you listened to “girl in red”? If so, they basically asked you if you’re gay. Everyday we’re coming up with new lesbian terminology! In this episode we go over some of the popular terms and what they mean. We also go over what it means to be "sapphic" and what is the difference between being a lesbian and being sapphic…
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We’re often asked to give tips on how to flirt whether you’re out in public or on social media. Flirting is supposed to be fun. It’s not meant to be hard or done with the intention of finding the love of your life. So we share 5 types of flirting styles we learned to help you find your groove. You can stick to the style you’re most confident with o…
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What was life like before coming out for us? Since Dayra came out later in life she had a lot to say about this, comparing gay dating vs straight dating, how we dressed compared to now, and even finding ourselves in welcoming spaces with people who make us feel comfortable to be ourselves. FAMILY MEETING QUESTIONS 1. "I came out when I was 18 and h…
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“Does my partner hate me?” Has this thought ever crossed your mind? why does everything you say upset your partner? This could be because your partner is stuck in negative sentiment override. In this episode we dive into feeling disconnected with your partner emotionally and tips/questions on how to reconnect with your partner. We also talk about o…
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In today’s episode, we talk about the good things that come after breakups. Breaking up can be quite devastating, especially for the person who doesn’t expect it, but believe it or not, it's not as awful once we redirect our energy into the things that make us feel whole again.Family Meeting:1. "I have a friend and we’ve been flirting and everythin…
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In this week's episode we answer some relationship questions submitted by our fellow listeners.. 1. Being loved bombed by partners that aren’t ready to commit. 2. “Partners” that aren’t ready to commit but want you to meet their friends and do things for you. 3. Talking to other people while also figuring out your dating goals with the person you’r…
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As adults we get busy with life and we tend to grow apart from those we love. If you’re a loyal listener you know we focus on lgbtq+ topics, however, in this episode we talk a little bit about family. We dive into the following… Describing our relationship with our siblings How we came out to our siblings and how that relationship was like after co…
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Les Chat about cheating again! There are no “universal rules” around cheating, what is cheating and what is not cheating is up to you and your partner. In this episode we go over this TikTok video where she goes over “cheating” scenarios (video link: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristy.ca/video/7239822376970587398 - for queer couples) and we go over it …
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We couldn't let pride month go by without out deep diving into the most popular Netflix queer reality series "THE ULTIMATUM: QUEER LOVE"!! Yes, we FINALLY discuss our thoughts on the original 5 couples, the trail couples, and the all the drama in between up until the reunion. DISCLAIMER this episode is a huge spoiler alert so if you have not yet wa…
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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!! This episode was short and sweet where we talk about what’s going on this month, what events we will be attending as well as some events YOU should attend as well! Below are some events happening in NJ/Philly/NYC and LA! 6/6/23 - 6/11/23 - LA - 7 Exclusive Events For Women Who Love Women @taste.ent @tasteofficial_ 6/9/23 - Haddo…
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It's no secret that in lesbian culture we find ourselves befriending exes or maybe even getting involved with close friends! While it seems cool and convenient at first, it can be quite the MESS. Sharing a friend group with your partner can be ideal for many reasons.. For example, you understand the friendship dynamic, you share most of the same in…
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Instagram is full of insightful post that we can all relate to so this week’s episode we leave the topic of discussion to instagram. We chose 2 popular IG post “7 questions to ask on a first date” and “7 first date ideas” to share along with our own thoughts about them. Family Meeting Story - "She has slept with over 100 people". IG: https://www.in…
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Why are there so many stigmas towards the LGBTQ+ community? I’m sure we’ve all heard the following statements... “Homosexuality is a choice” “You can’t be queer and religious” “All bisexuals are promiscuous” And many more! Before the 1970s, most stereotypes about the LGBTQ+ community were extremely negative, doctors believed if you were gay, you su…
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You don't have to be famous or be known by the world to leave behind a legacy that will live beyond our existence. We all play a part in the impact and influence we have on one another's lives. It’s up to you on what you want to be remembered for. In this episode we talk about the people we looked up to that have shaped us into who we've become lea…
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A vacation is good for the soul and for the relationship. In episode #63 we dive into BAECATIONS! Listen, WE NEED A BAECATION so we’re just gonna reminisce but we also want to talk about our travel experience as a queer couple and everything you need to know before booking that baecation.We dive into our traveling personality, when it’s too early t…
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When we were younger, making new friends was easy and having a larger group of friends was normal. However, as we get older having only two or three close friends becomes the norm because life just seems to get in the way. In this episode we talk about how work, parenting, home chores, relationships and even the pandemic made friendships harder to …
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What’s your fight style? Similar to “love languages” we also have “fighting styles”. Relationships are often associated with the idea of love and happiness.. How do I keep my partner happy? How do I show them I care and understand? How can we “fight” without it turning into a screaming match? There are SO many different online articles and online q…
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Nairobi, also known as Robi is a middle school art teacher who has gone viral on TikTok for the way they manage their classroom, funny conversations with students, tiktok dances, outfit of the day and more! Pronouns are not something we’ve touched on in this podcast because we wanted someone to come in and educate us and talk about their experience…
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This episode was a little different, we introduced our "Love without limits" merch and the journey it took to get to this point. While it is still Women's History Month we talked about queer Hispanic history and some badass queer women we should all know about. Also, played one our favorite card games, “We’re not really strangers” where we both ans…
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Most of our daily time is spent at work with fellow coworkers, more than we see our loved ones. Our co-workers are the people who relate the most to us because they work side by side for hours throughout the week. It's unrealistic to think that we won’t ever create a bond or develop potential feelings for at least one co-worker. Whether those feeli…
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