Presented by NAGLY (North Shore Alliance of LGBTQIA+ Youth) and created by Peabody TV.
Queer Adulting is a podcast designed to bridge the gap between queer youth and queer elders, offering advice, lived experiences, and unfiltered conversations about navigating adulthood as an LGBTQIA+ person. Hosted by Adam K. (they/them) and featuring guest speakers from the queer community, each episode dives into real-life challenges—from relationships and identity to finances and mental health—ensuring that young queer adults don’t have to figure it all out alone.
With humor, insight, and personal stories, Queer Adulting provides a space where queer young adults (ages 18-23) can learn from those who’ve been there before. Whether you’re seeking guidance, validation, or just a sense of belonging, this podcast is here to remind you: You’re not alone, and you’re more than enough.
Queer Adulting Podcast (NAGLY): Episode 5, Turn it Out, Slay, Be Cool
Welcome to an extra sparkly episode of Queer Adulting, the podcast where your favorite queer elders spill their hard-earned lessons so you don’t have to learn them the hard way.
This Pride Month, host Adam K. (they/them) sits down with none other than Miz Diamond Wigfall — the Queen of Salem herself — for an honest, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation about queerness, growing pains, femmephobia, drag as empowerment, and what it really means to be a community leader. From awkward college auditions to unionizing workplaces and running the North Shore’s queer nightlife, Diamond brings the truth with a side of glitter.
💬 Topics include:
Advice to their younger queer selves
Internalized homophobia and transphobia
Being loud, proud, and visible online
Fighting for fair pay and respect in queer performance spaces
Making mistakes and owning your growth
The business (and heartbreak) of being fabulous
✨ Whether you’re figuring yourself out, building community, or just here for the chaos — this episode is for you.
Produced by Peabody TV 📺
Presented by NAGLY (North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ+ Youth)
Edited by the incredible Jacob 🖥️
💌 Get involved or support:
🌐 https://www.nagly.org
📧 adamk@nagly.org | tony@nagly.org
6 May 2025
Queer Adulting Podcast, Episode 4 (NAGLY): Claiming Queer Space and Identity with Jennifer Williams
In this powerful episode of the Queer Adulting Podcast, host Adam (they/them) sits down with fellow NAGLY adult advisor Jennifer Williams (they/them) for an honest conversation about belonging, queer identity, and the complex journey of claiming space in both queer and heteronormative worlds. 🌈
Jennifer shares their personal experience growing up bisexual in a time before queer youth spaces were accessible—and how biphobia, erasure, and exclusion pushed them away from the very community they longed to be a part of. From confronting "not queer enough" narratives to championing evolving identities, this episode is a rallying cry for all who’ve ever felt on the margins: You belong.
✨ Topics include:
Biphobia & erasure within the queer community
Changing identities & why phases are okay
What true belonging looks like in queer and straight spaces
Advice for young queer people navigating identity and community
🎧 Produced in collaboration with NAGLY and Peabody TV.
🎙️ Editing by Jacob, one of our amazing queer youth creators.
🔗 Learn more or get involved: www.nagly.org
📧 Contact: adamk@nagly.org | tony@nagly.org
31 Mar 2025
Queer Adulting Podcast, Episode 3 (NAGLY): "Existing is a Protest" with James Rose
In this vulnerable and affirming episode of the Queer Adulting podcast, host Adam K (they/them) sits down with fellow NAGLY adult advisor and friend James to talk all things queer identity, self-doubt, and community care.
From what it means to feel “not queer enough,” to navigating representation, imposter syndrome, and burnout in a world that often demands your activism just to exist—this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to carry everything alone. Sometimes, showing up for yourself and others is enough.
✨ Topics include:
Queer identity and self-acceptance
Growing up with limited LGBTQ+ representation
Internalized self-doubt and how it shows up
Why “being yourself” is resistance
The importance of community and choosing rest
Small acts of advocacy that make a big impact
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world or just trying to figure out where you belong, this episode offers a gentle mix of real talk, hope, and queer joy.
🧠 No homework—just good conversation and reminders that you’re not alone.
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!
What’s one piece of advice you wish you knew about adulting? Drop it in the comments! 👇
📌 Resources & Links:
🌍 Learn more about NAGLY: www.nagly.org
📧 Contact Adam: adamk@nagly.org
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4 Mar 2025
Queer Adulting Podcast, Episode 2 (NAGLY): "Ask for Help" with Katie Kimball
Presented by NAGLY (North Shore Alliance of LGBTQIA+ Youth) and produced at Peabody TV, this podcast is here to help young queer adults (ages 18-23) navigate the challenges of adulthood—with wisdom, humor, and real-life experiences from those who’ve been there before.
In this episode, host Adam K. (they/them) sits down with Katie Kimball (she/her), a financial advisor, NAGLY board member, and dedicated queer mentor, to tackle one of the hardest lessons of adulting: asking for help.
Topics we cover:
💡 The importance of seeking help and why it’s so difficult.
💰 Financial realities of moving out as a young queer adult.
🏡 Navigating housing challenges and finding queer-affirming spaces.
🚩 Avoiding financial pitfalls (credit cards, debt, and emergency planning).
🫂 Building a support system and finding your community.
Katie shares her own experiences of financial struggles, hyper-independence, and learning (sometimes the hard way) that no one gets through adulthood alone. Whether it's money, housing, or just emotional support—help is out there, and you don’t have to be afraid to ask for it.
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!
What’s one piece of advice you wish you knew about adulting? Drop it in the comments! 👇
📌 Resources & Links:
🌍 Learn more about NAGLY: www.nagly.org
📧 Contact Adam: adamk@nagly.org
FOLLOW NAGLY ON INSTGRAM
instagram.com/nagly
FOLLOW PEABODY TV ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE QUEER CONTENT
instagram.com/peabody_tv
💖 If you're in the North Shore area (or just visiting!) and between the ages of 18-23, join our Queer Adulting support group at NAGLY.
🎥 Produced at Peabody TV | 🎧 Keep it queer!
4 Feb 2025
Queer Adulting Podcast, Episode 1: "Be Your Authentic Self" with Tony Leone
Presented by NAGLY (North Shore Alliance of LGBTQIA+ Youth) and created at Peabody TV, this podcast is here to help queer young adults (ages 18-23) navigate the often messy, confusing, and exciting journey of adulthood—with guidance from those who’ve been there before.
In this episode, host Adam K. (they/them) sits down with Tony Leone (he/him), Program Director of NAGLY, to discuss:
💡 Advice they wish they had as young queer adults.
🏳️🌈 The importance of finding your community.
🔎 How to build safe and supportive connections.
🚩 Recognizing unhealthy spaces and red flags while searching for belonging.
😂 A little bit of humor, a little bit of roasting—because that’s what queer elders do!
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!
Let us know in the comments: What advice would YOU give your younger queer self? 👇
📌 Resources & Links:
🌍 Learn more about NAGLY: www.nagly.org
📧 Contact Adam: adamk@nagly.org
📧 Contact Tony: tony@nagly.org
💖 If you're in the North Shore area (or just visiting!) and between the ages of 18-23, join our Queer Adulting support group at NAGLY. Find your people.
🎥 Produced at Peabody TV | 🎧 Keep it queer!
3 Feb 2025
Queer Adulting Podcast: An Intro to Your Host and NAGLY (North Shore Association of GLTBQIA+ Youth)
Presented by NAGLY (North Shore Alliance of LGBTQIA+ Youth) and created at Peabody TV, this podcast is here to help queer young adults (ages 18-23) navigate the often messy, confusing, and exciting journey of adulthood—with guidance from those who’ve been there before.
📌 Resources & Links:
🌍 Learn more about NAGLY: www.nagly.org
📧 Contact Adam: adamk@nagly.org
💖 If you're in the North Shore area (or just visiting!) and between the ages of 18-23, join our Queer Adulting support group at NAGLY. Find your people.
🎥 Produced at Peabody TV | 🎧 Keep it queer!
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