Beyond Boxes is an exploration of labels and identity around gender, race, sexuality, class, disability, relationships and much more. Hosted by Jaï Bristow (previously known as Jaia Bristow), each episode features a new guest who shares their story around the labels they identify with and the ways in which they go beyond socially ascribed boxes.
10. Beyond Boxes with Jaï Bristow (ft. guest host)
In this final episode of season 1, Jaï is interviewed by their brother about why they created this podcast, the pros and cons of labels, and how they go beyond boxes! (Episode recorded in March 2022). Find out more about me and my work at jaibristow.com and on Instagram @beyond_boxes
16 Oct 2025
9. Beyond Sex Work with Veronica Monet
Content Warning: This episode contains references to sexual violence and assault. What assumptions immediately come to mind when you hear about sex work and sex workers? This episode's guest is Veronica Monet, a sex work activist, sex & relationship coach, author, and former sex worker. She shares openly about her journey as an escort, debunks myths about prostitution and other forms of sex work, and talks about undoing the shame associated with sex. (Episode recorded in March 2022). Find...
2 Oct 2025
8. Beyond Oppression with Roxy Manning
Roxy and Jaï delve into the impacts of systemic oppression and how we can connect with each other in a kinder, more attuned way. (Episode recorded in March 2022). Since this episode was recorded, Roxy has released her books "How to Have AntiRacist Conversations" and "The AntiRacist Heart". Check them out and more at roxannemanning.com and follow her on Instagram @roxymanningphd Find out more about me and my work at jaibristow.com and on Instagram @beyond_boxes
18 Sept 2025
7. Beyond Gender with Alex Iantaffi
What is Gender? Is this episode, Dr. Alex Iantaffi unpacks all things gender covering the historical, social and cultural phenomenon and the bio-psycho-social construct of gender. We also talk about inbetweeness and the impacts of not fitting into boxes and having our identities erased and invisibilised. (Episode recorded in March 2022). Since this episode was recorded, Alex has released a new book "Trans & Disabled: An Anthology of Identities and Experiences" check that out and more at a...
4 Sept 2025
6. Beyond Disabled & NeuroQueer with Sophia Graham
Being disabled and neurodivergent - or neuroqueer as Sophia describes it - can be very stigmatised. Dr Sophia Graham, a therapist and coach talks about using mobility aids, getting diagnosed, self-diagnosing, having conversations with loved ones about your conditions and finding support whilst navigating her queerness with ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and chronic illnesses. (Episode recorded in November 2021). Find out more about Sophia and her work at loveuncommon.com Find out more about me and...
2 Dec 2021
5. Beyond Biracial with Imani Jade Powers
Imani, a mixed race actor & writer, shares her experiences navigating race and otherness as a light-skinned woman. We talk about representation in media, typecasting, how the industry is evolving, what changes Imani would like to see happen, the confusing and complicated aspects of her mixed heritage, struggling with a sense of belonging whilst acknowledging her privilege and the conversations she wishes she could have with her white friends.
18 Nov 2021
4. Beyond Monogamy with Mel Cassidy
Your guide to understanding relationship anarchy and the different forms of honest non-monogamy. Mel talks about the many different ways of doing non-mongamy, whether it's an inherent identity or not, how to get started, how to support a loved one who is exploring non-monogamy and what monogamous people can learn and apply to their relationships!
28 Oct 2021
3. Beyond Genres with Chris Pierce
Chris, a gay Black musician talks about the lack of representation of openly gay Black men in the industry, the intersectionality of Blackness and Queerness, his relationship to religion and with his family, dealing with homophobia in Black and religious communities and the pros of social media.
14 Oct 2021
2. Beyond Binaries with Meg-John Barker
An exploration beyond binaries of gender and sexuality, Meg-John talks about intersectionality, inbetweeness, plurality, the pros and cons of labels, the harm in binaries for everyone, whether you fit them or not, how to be a supportive ally to the trans community, why respecting pronouns is important, getting used to "they" as a pronoun and much more!
30 Sept 2021
1. Beyond Black with Danson Njoka
Danson shares his experiences of race across continents as a Black man born and raised in Kenya who studied in the US and now lives in the UK who "didn't grow up racialised as Black". He talks about becoming aware of his racial identity when he moved to the the US; his experiences of facing racism for the first time; the impact of colonialism on him, his parents and his grandparents and offers tips on how to be an ally.
23 Sept 2021
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Beyond Boxes with Jaï Bristow (previously known as Jaia Bristow) is a series of conversations exploring labels and identity around gender, race, sexuality, relationships, class and disability. Each episode features a new guest who shares their experiences of social identities and how to be a supportive ally.
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