S5 Ep9 Reconnecting to Myself, Giving up Alcohol, Grief.

This week, Molly is joined by the gorgeous
Stephen (aka Annie Queeries / Mannie
Queeries) for a deeply moving, funny, and heart-opening
conversation. Stephen is a drag performer, podcaster, content
creator, and all-round angel.


Together, they explore what it’s like to grow up outside of the
narrow “box” men are expected to fit into, and the profound
impact of being rejected by society for simply being yourself.
Stephen shares honestly about his formative years, homophobia,
identity, and the long-term effects of emotional disconnection.


This episode also tenderly holds space for grief, as Stephen
speaks about the very recent passing of his mam,
how giving up alcohol changed his life, and what healthy love
looks like when you finally believe you deserve it.


You are going to laugh, cry, and feel so seen
listening to this one, gals.



Topics We Cover

Stephen’s hilarious TikTok videos

Growing up queer and experiencing homophobia

Reclaiming and unpacking “the F word”

Exploring identity outside rigid gender norms

The impact of societal rejection on
self-worth

The magic of female friendships

Alok Vaid-Menon and gender expansiveness

The conditioning men receive under patriarchy

How emotional disconnection leads to long-term health
issues

Finding sexuality confusing and unsafe in a rigid world

The powerful “I deserve” tool

Giving up alcohol and choosing self-respect

Changing career paths later in life

Redefining healthy love

Losing a mam to cancer

Grief, funerals, and honouring life after loss




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