It's a Dear Queer crossover episode with Happy To See Me With Erika Casupanan. Ever wonder if you’re queer enough? Erika and Alena share their experiences with queer imposter syndrome and the insecurities that follow coming out in your 30s. The pair talk about making queer friends, entering queer spaces for the first time, choosing labels, figuring…

Today on Dear Queer we have Relational Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Dillon Kartrycz back on the Podcast! Dillon (he/they) is a Registered Psychotherapist based in Toronto. Dillon has three years of experience in private practice, working with clients both in person and online, in Canada and beyond. Their approach to therapy is relational,anti-oppre…

We are back for part two of our lessons for our younger selves series and with us is our bestie Nick Rovers. On this episode we get into some of our favourite recurring themes: people pleasing, anxiety, acceptance, how to show up for your self and remembering that your parents are human too. We also tackle a listener question about what to do when …

Nick is back on the Podcast and we are giving our younger selves some advice and also getting some inspiration from young people today! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!By Alena Papayanis & Lauren Hogarth

This week Alena and Lauren sit down with Dev to answer some listener questions and talk the Gay Agenda. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!By Alena Papayanis & Lauren Hogarth

Dr. Mandy Wintink chats with us this week about Neurodiversity, including its links to gender and queerness. Alena and Lauren get into their own experiences with Autism and ADHD as well. If you have questions about your own brain set up, it may be helpful to reach out to a professional to further help you better understand and celebrate yourself. A…

We’re back with Dev and we are chit chatting about our fave subject, reality TV. This week we talk Vanderpump Villa, The Valley, Housewives, The Batchelor, and Traitors. We get into it just enough to confuse you if you aren’t watching and not enough detail if you are. Enjoy! What are you watching!? Tell us @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUE…

Alena takes on her first Solo Episode! And this one is oh so good! Alena gives some of her best advice for those questioning while in, or coming out of, a straight marriage such as how to "know," how to handle guilt, how to be in that difficult limbo stage and so much more. Find us on instagram @dear.queer.podcast a _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Mu…

It's time to turn those Red Flags into Green Flags. Your host Alena Papayanis and Producer Lauren get into their green Flags when it comes to dating! Find us on instagram @dear.queer.podcast and share some of yours! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!…

You know you have them! Today we are talking all about Red Flags in Dating, Dear Queer, edition! Are they friends with their ex, do they tip well? We get into it all on this weeks episode. Come back next week for our Dating Green Flags episode. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!…

On this episode we get to listener questions and are back with resident guest expert Dillion Katrycz. This is part two of a two part series on attachment styles! Please bear with us this week as we had some technical difficulties with our guest audio. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!…

The time has come!! We are getting into attachment styles with resident guest expert Dillion Katrycz. This is part one of a two part series! Please bear with us this week as we had some technical difficulties with our guest audio. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!…

Welcome to Dear Queer, reality TV edition! With the most special of guest hosts Dev & Hailey! Watch us struggle to remember everyone's names as we talk about trying to find the Queerness in every reality tv show, we see you Kyle Richards! We are talking Love is Blind the OG Queer dating season that was Are you the One shout out to Kai! Also Mal @ig…

We are back to even the scales with our fave Guest host Nick Rovers. Today we are talking about Reciprocity in relationships; romantic, friends, family even our pets! _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters…

We are off this week but we have plenty of great episodes in the works for all our Dear Queers! SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! You can also send any questions or comments to our DM's @dear.queer.podcast If you have liked what you have been hearing do us a solid and give us a review as well! _ _ _ THANKS for LISTENING _ _ _ Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @…

Valentine's day was yesterday but instead of talking about love (again) we're tackling breakups today with guest host Nick Rovers! _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam VALENTINE who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay …

Today on the podcast we are talking about friendship with our dear friend and guest host Nick Rovers! To see a photo of Nick and Lauren from their University days - Check out our Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ Read Alena's Chatelaine article - What It’s Like to Come Out As Queer In Your Late 30s _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Va…

This week on Dear Queer, we explore what it's like to be single, queer & Dating with your Host Alena Papayanis and Producer Lauren Hogarth. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ If you have been enjoying this podcast please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe. It means a ton especially as we are new here. If you have already th…

Today on Dear Queer, Alena and Lauren talk about some lessons they've learned in Love. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay Pod…

Today on Dear Queer, host Alena Papayanis and Producer Lauren talk about loneliness and the Queer Community. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon fro…

Welcome to our episode on People Pleasing with guest expert Dillon Katryz!By Alena Papayanis & Lauren Hogarth

On this weeks Episode of Dear Queer we are talking about Boundaries. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay Podcast CalanBrekon.c…

Dear Queer is OUT! If you like this podcast please consider subscribing and sharing us with a friend! Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The B…

By Alena Papayanis & Lauren Hogarth