🎉 Bonus Episode Alert! 🎉 Season 20 officially drops on September 1st, but while you wait, we’ve got one last bonus for you. This heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation redefines what it means to parent in our queer, messy, beautiful, modern world.

Writer, activist, and parent S. Bear Bergman sits down with Jaimie to explore love, family, and LGBTQIA identity against the backdrop of today’s political climate.

Bear shares his journey from coming out at 15 to more than 35 years of activism and parenting as a queer, trans parent. Together, they unpack the joys and challenges of inclusive parenting, co-parenting with a known donor, and raising kids with progressive values.

Bear also introduces his new book, Special Topics in Being a Parent, which is full of insights for parents navigating inclusive family life. Expect a conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt, hopeful, and humorous — and a reminder that queer families are always rewriting the rules of what parenthood can look like.

🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways

• Bear’s journey from queer teen to seasoned activist and parent.
• The realities of co-parenting with a known donor.
• How to practice inclusive parenting and live progressive values.
• Why telling our stories is more important than ever in today’s political climate.

🏳️‍🌈 Resources Mentioned

• Learn more about S. Bear Bergman

• Grab a copy of Special Topics in Being a Parent

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