Intersections
by Lildonia Lawrence / Harpreet Nandha
Ep. 31 The Men & Mental Health Experience
About this podcast
Intersections is a thought provoking and evocative podcast hosted by two curious humans interested in exploring the interconnected parts of our human experience.
Each episode, hosts Harpreet and Lildonia talk to a special guest with a range of overlapping identities to hear all about their experiences, barriers, and triumphs.
We’ll delve into themes such as disability, race, culture, queerness, faith and much more! This podcast will be sure to get you thinking! If you love society and culture - this podcast is for you!
Connect with hosts Lildonia & Harpreet on instagram here:
Lildonia @lildonia.lawrence
Harpreet: @rebelsandpilgrims
Episodes
The newest 20 of 31 episodes
- Ep. 31 The Men & Mental Health Experience · 42 min · Episode 31This week on Intersections, we speak with Mobi1, a musician and burn survivor who turned to music as a form of therapy, expression and healing. Mobi1 reflects on how his…
- Ep. 30 The Rethinking Masculinity Experience · 53 min · Episode 30Content note: This episode includes discussions of sexual violence, domestic violence and suicide. This week on Intersections, we speak with Lynne Elliot, CEO of White Ribbon…
- Ep. 29 The Autism & Masculinity Experience · 42 min · Episode 29This week on Intersections, we speak with Terry, aka DJ Tear Bear, founder of Diaxpora FM, where he works to mentor, support and upskill young people. Terry reflects on his…
- Ep. 28 The Trans Man's Experience · 44 min · Episode 28This week on Intersections, we speak with Matt Cham, a DEI expert working at Warner Music Group, about his evolving relationship with masculinity as a trans man. Born in Hong…
- Ep. 27 The Motherhood and Masculinity Experience · 49 min · Episode 27This week on Intersections, we speak with Helen Styles, a safeguarding consultant and mother of two teenage sons, about the changing landscape of masculinity for young men. Helen…
- Ep. 26. The Queer Man's Experience · 55 min · Episode 26This week on Intersections, we speak with Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt, author of the upcoming book Still Here! Still Queer! Now What?, which explores ageing, identity and queer…
- Ep 24. The Masculinity Across Cultures Experience · 1 h 1 min · Episode 24This week on Intersections, Lildonia and Harpreet come together to reflect on their experiences and understandings of Black and South Asian masculinity. Drawing from their…
- Ep 25. The Black Dad's Experience · 45 min · Episode 25This week on Intersections, we speak with Quaam, a British Nigerian father of two, about cross-cultural masculinity, fatherhood and raising young boys. Quaam reflects on the…
- The Black Gay Man Experience · 44 min · Episode 23This week on Intersections, we speak with Hakeem (he/him), a yoga instructor and space holder, about his experiences as a Black Gay man and the intersections of identity…
- The Lesbian American Experience · 35 min · Episode 22This week on Intersections, we speak with Laura Sawosko (she/her), a Nashville-based singer/songwriter, about her journey into music and embracing her identity. Laura shares how…
- The LGBTQIA+ Aging Experience · 50 min · Episode 21This week on Intersections, we speak with Amy (she/her), a research fellow at Brunel University whose work focuses on inclusive ageing across the life-course. Amy shares insights…
- The Trans Queer Disabled Experience · 45 min · Episode 20This week on Intersections, we are joined by EM (they/them), a non-binary, disabled actor and movement director driven by equity and justice. EM shares their lived experiences…
- The Queer Wellbeing Experience · 39 min · Episode 19This week on Intersections, we are joined by Leni (they/he), a Trans non binary yoga instructor, mentor, and facilitator who leads Queer yoga classes and retreats. We talk to…
- The LGBTQIA+ Adoption Experience · 38 min · Episode 18This week on Intersections, we are joined by Claire Stewart-Hall (she/her), a professional coach and equity expert. Claire shares her personal journey navigating the adoption…
- The Global Majority Queer Experience with Lildonia & Harpreet · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 17This week on Intersections, your hosts Lildonia and Harpreet share personal reflections on the presence—and absence—of the LGBTQIA+ community in their upbringings. Lildonia…
- The South Asian Diasporic Experience · 29 min · Season 3 Episode 16This week on Intersections, we are joined by Rajesh, an artist and creative who delves into the South Asian experience through his work. Rajesh shares how his rich cultural…
- The Spiritual Sikh Experience · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 15This week on Intersections, we speak with Gi, a British Indian woman raised in the Sikh faith. Gi shares her fascinating journey of exploring various religions and spiritual…
- The Jewish Leftist Experience · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 14This week on Intersections, we speak with Rose, a passionate yogi, spiritual teacher, and member of the Jewish Diaspora. Rose shares her journey of growing up in a liberal…
- The Black Female Muslim Experience · 39 min · Season 3 Episode 13This week on Intersections, we are joined by Kafayat, who shares her powerful experiences of being Black, Nigerian, and female. Kafayat delves into how these intersections shape…
- The Trans Catholic Experience · 37 min · Season 3 Episode 12This week on Intersections, we welcome George, a trans man, religious education teacher, and Catholic. George shares his compelling story of navigating the Catholic education…







