Archive for the 'LGBTQ' Category
LGBTQ+ Isolation & Social Inclusion
Most of us feel isolated or rejected at some point in our life, we can usually recall a time where we did not feel included or welcome and the impact this had on our mood and sense of wellbeing. The themes of isolation and non-inclusion are even more of an issue for any minority […]
The Intersectionality of Pride
l Strange to think of how we should be wearing glitter, rainbows and drinking overpriced drinks while smiling at strangers as we feel united by being present to celebrate Pride. Strange to think that on the 50th anniversary of Pride, where globally there were massive celebrations planned most of us are sitting on our phones […]
Holistic Health: The Connection between Physical & Mental Fitness Webinar with Sporting Pride.
Holistic Health: The Connection between Physical & Mental Fitness In advance of the joint Sporting Pride and Under the Rainbow webinar on 6th June 2020 Dermot and Philippa, who are part of both organisations, talk about their passion for sport and the benefits it can bring. Dermot: Growing up Gay in Ireland, when I was […]
What Buddhism means to me
In a guest blog to celebrate Buddha Day we have an inspiring personal story: As I write this I am reflecting on the title, what Buddhism means to me, I’m more inclined to ask: Why I am a Buddhist? I have been aware of Buddhism for most of my life. Growing up in Catholic Ireland […]
Sharing our story with the nation
Image courtesy of RTÉ A few weeks ago Helen and I found ourselves walking down the steps, carefully so as not to trip, onto the set and into the arms of Ryan Tubridy, the host of Ireland’s long-running television chat show. Wow. It followed our piece on his radio show last year where we seemed […]