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Jun 2025
46m 30s

Dear Younger Me: Coming Out, Queer Ident...

Joel Wood & Keegan Hirst
About this episode

This week we sat down with Daniel Harding – journalist ("She's a journalist!"), author, and the brilliant mind behind "Letters to My Younger Queer Self" and "Gay Man Talking."


We dive deep into Daniel's journey from closeted teenager to award-winning LGBTQ+ voice, exploring the conversations we wish we'd had growing up. From navigating coming out anxiety to building a career telling queer stories, Daniel shares the raw truths about finding your authentic self in a world that doesn't always make space for us.


Plus, we get into the messy realities of dating, the power of writing your own narrative, and why sometimes the best advice comes from looking back at who you used to be.


You can find Daniel Harding here: https://www.instagram.com/danieljharding/?hl=en


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