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Reading is fundamental: The best books about LGBTQ+ Families and why we need more of them
To celebrate World Book Day it’s Some Families inaugural book special! Lotte and Stu talk to different authors and illustrators about LGBTQ+ family books. Stu talks to Carolyn Robertson, author and owner of Sparklypoo Publications. Carolyn wro..… -
“My wife and I gave birth on the same day” - The joys and challenges of being simultaneously pregnant
In the first episode of Season 2 of Some Families, Lotte and Stu catch up on lockdown life and parenting in the pandemic. The hosts are joined by Sandeep from Hong Kong. Sandeep and her wife fell pregnant within a few days of each other and gave birt… -
Coming Soon: Some Families Season 2
Some Families Season 2 is coming soon. Join Lotte and Stu as they share emotional, funny and true stories from the LGBTQ+ community. This series, the hosts delve into topics such as BAME and trans-racial adoption, being an asexual parent, post-adopti… -
"Jingle My Bells" - Some Families Christmas Special
A family-sized helping of queer festive cheer from Lotte and Stu. Your hosts ‘fess up to an Elf on The Shelf massacre, drop an exclusive Kristen Stewart story, discuss a trip to lesbian-friendly Lapland and review the best LGBT books for kids. ..… -
Coming Soon: Some Families Christmas Episode
Some Families Christmas Episode coming out on Friday 18th Dec. Join Lotte and Stu as they ‘fess up to an Elf on The Shelf massacre, discuss a trip to lesbian-friendly Lapland and review the best LGBT books for kids. Alongside other gin-soaked ..… -
“We Just Want Her To Be Happy” - Jake and Hannah Graf and 8 Week Old Millie
In the final episode of Season 1 of Some Families, Lotte and Stu chat to Jake and Hannah Graf, with their 8 week old daughter Millie. Jake and Hannah are a transgender couple from the UK. They talk about how they met, their journey to surrogacy. -
"You Me And A Lot Of Love" - Being A Single Gay Adoptive Dad
In the penultimate episode in the series, the hosts are joined by Leon, a single adoptive Dad to a 5 year old. Leon adopted his son a year ago. They discuss Leon’s adoption journey, therapeutic parenting vs.Leon’s traditional Jamaican parenting value… -
"They Have Taught Me Kindness" - Linda Riley On Teenagers, Parenting and Pride
Lotte and Stu are joined by Linda Riley, the publisher of DIVA magazine, and Sophia, one of Linda’s teenage twins. Sophia talks about growing up having two mums, how it is at school and what advice she would have for LGBTQ+ families with young childr… -
"I Want Our Son To Be Proud" - Talking Surrogacy, Family and Pride with Dustin Lance Black
In this special Father’s Day edition Lotte and Stu are joined by the Oscar winning, writer and director, Dustin Lance Black. Dustin and his husband, Tom Daley had their son, Robbie Ray, two years ago via surrogacy in California. -
"It's Just So Rewarding" - Being an LGBTQ+ Foster Mum
This week on Some Families, Lotte and Stu are joined by Annabelle Avis, a foster parent from Swindon. Annabelle and her wife have been fostering since 2013. They currently have 3 children in their care. Annabelle is a big advocate for LGBTQ+ fosterin…
Some Families
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Some Families, the UK’s first LGBTQ+ parenting podcast series, aims to support families and answer questions for those curious about queer parenthood. Hosts Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley share funny, emotional and true stories from their own experiences as a lesbian mum and gay dad and chat to a plethora of guests from the LGBTQ+ community to discuss the ups and downs of parenting through an LGBTQ+ lens.
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