SOGIE is back for another episode! Join Vic, the SOGIE Educational Coordinator and volunteers Lynn, Fadia, and TJ as they discuss the myths and misconceptions about “Coming Out”. You'll hear their tips and tricks on how to receive someone coming out, navigating coming out in different spaces, and lastly their own personal experiences and stories.

A full transcript of this week's episode can be found here.

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LGBTQ+ Films/Media referenced in this episode:

"Love, Simon" - Movie"Out" - Pixar Short Film"Pose" - TV Series"Disclosure" - Documentary"EastSiders" - TV Series"Atypical" - TV Series"Dear Evan Hansen" - Musical"The Politician" - TV SeriesRyan Murphy Productions - TV Production Company

LGBTQ+ Icons/Figures referenced in this episode:

Kitt Williamson - Actor and FilmmakerIndya Moore - Actor and ModelBridgette Lundy-Paine - ActorBen Platt - Actor, Singer, SongwriterAlok Vaid-Menon - Writer, Performance Artist, Media Personality

Be Well Dukes!

All episodes of Season 1 (2020 - 2021) were recorded  when The Office of Health Promotion or, The Well, was a part of the University Health Center and located in the Student Success Center. As of summer 2021, The Well no longer exists and we are now UREC Health Promotion. Check out Season 2 Episode 1 to learn more about these changes or visit JMU University Recreation's website.