Rachel and Norah

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Rachel and Norah

FromTough Talks from Hits Radio Pride

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7 minutes

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Nov 2, 2020

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Rachel, who is a transgender woman from Manchester, chats with her 83 year old Mum, Norah. They reflect on the moment Rachel told her mum about her true identity and how they moved forward from that conversation.

Released:

Nov 2, 2020

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (21)

In Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride, people in the LGBTQ+ community relive and reflect on a tough talk from their past. In these intimate and revealing chats you’ll hear from them and the person they had the conversation with on topics such as gender, sexuality and identity. Hits Radio Pride is the UK’s first national LGBTQ+ radio station from a major broadcaster.

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Alfie and Rachael: Alfie, who is a transmasculine person, chats with their partner of 8 years, Rachael. They reflect on the moment Alfie told her they were questioning their identity, and how it changed their relationship. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Trailer: Intimate and revealing chats from people in the LGBTQ+ community, about a tough talk from their past. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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OneDa and Kyle: OneDa, who is a rapper from Manchester, talks with her childhood best friend Kyle. They look back on the moment she told him she was a lesbian woman and how religion had stopped her from coming out earlier. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Rachel and Norah: Rachel, who is a transgender woman from Manchester, chats with her 83 year old Mum, Norah. They reflect on the moment Rachel told her mum about her true identity and how they moved forward from that conversation. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
7 min listen
Nathaniel and Alex: Nathaniel, a theatre maker and HIV activist, chats with his older brother Alex about the moment Nathaniel told him about his diagnosis. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
7 min listen
Anick and Tatum: Anick, an intersex activist, and Tatum reflect on an early conversation in their friendship, in which a shared bond helped Anick to tell her about being an intersex person. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Jordan and Liam: Jordan, a gay man from Glasgow, and his friend Liam, reflect on the conversation that led to their unlikely friendship. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
6 min listen
Simon and Lydia: Simon, an actor from Oxfordshire, and his best friend Lydia reflect on the moment a misunderstanding led to his coming out to her. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
6 min listen
Hussain and Asif: Hussain, who is a Queer Muslim man, and his Dad Asif reflect on the moment he came out to him and the impact it had on his family's community. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
7 min listen
Maria and Natalie: Maria and her friend Natalie reflect on the conversation that almost destroyed their 20 year friendship. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
6 min listen
Fae and Carson: Fae and her wife Carson reflect on a make or break conversation in their relationship. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Ben and Spencer: This Tough Talk series concludes with Ben and Spencer. Ben, a non-binary writer, and their friend Spencer, reflect on the tough talks they continue to share. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Emi and Joe: Emi, an asexual activist, chats with her friend Joe about the conversation that almost broke their friendship. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Shash and Keira: Shash, an Indian trans woman, chats with her partner Keira about a tough talk they had early on in their relationship. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Kimwei and Emily: Kimwei, a non-binary trans activist from Exeter, and his partner Emily, reflect on a painful conversation they had when their relationship progressed from friends to more. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Dian and Jackie: Dian, a trans man from New York, chats with his childhood best friend Jackie about their unspoken tough talk. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
6 min listen
Paula and Mae: Paula and her girlfriend Mae reflect on a difficult conversation which led to cancelled plans and the creation of the Black Queer Travel Guide. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Martin and Chris: Martin, a comedian from the travelling community, and his best friend Chris reflect on Martin's difficult decision to come out publicly. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Michael and Wes: Husbands Michael and Wes look back on a conversation they had after the birth of their second child. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Verity and Steve: Verity, a trans rugby player, and his coach Steve, look back on the moment he came out publicly in the women’s league. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Oscar and Patrick: Oscar, a trans man from Manchester, and his Dad Pat, discuss the day he told his family about his transition. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Simon and Lydia: Simon, an actor from Oxfordshire, and his best friend Lydia reflect on the moment a misunderstanding led to his coming out to her. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Hussain and Asif: Hussain, who is a Queer Muslim man, and his Dad Asif reflect on the moment he came out to him and the impact it had on his family's community. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
7 min listen
Anick and Tatum: Anick, an intersex activist, and Tatum reflect on an early conversation in their friendship, in which a shared bond helped Anick to tell her about being an intersex person. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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Alfie and Rachael: Alfie, who is a transmasculine person, chats with their partner of 8 years, Rachael. They reflect on the moment Alfie told her they were questioning their identity, and how it changed their relationship. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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OneDa and Kyle: OneDa, who is a rapper from Manchester, talks with her childhood best friend Kyle. They look back on the moment she told him she was a lesbian woman and how religion had stopped her from coming out earlier. by Tough Talks from Hits Radio Pride
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