In the premiere episode of The Rainbow Mind Podcast, we’re joined by cultural icon Dr Cheddar Gorgeous — acclaimed drag artist, academic, and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finalist — for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation about queer identity, gender, and mental health.

Cheddar reflects on their journey with drag as both art and activism, and how it has shaped their relationship to gender, vulnerability, and self-expression. Comfortable using he, she, or they pronouns, Cheddar challenges rigid definitions of identity and invites us to explore life beyond the boxes society places us in.

We also dive into masculinity, the realities of chemsex and addiction in the LGBTQIA+ community, and the impact of social media on connection and mental wellbeing.

With candidness, humour, and heart, Cheddar helps us kick off The Rainbow Mind Podcast in a way that sets the tone for everything to come.

🌈 Learn more about Rainbow Mind Greater Manchester at:

https://www.mindinsalford.org.uk/services/rainbow-mind/

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Welcome to the first episode of the Rainbow Mind Podcast! 🎙️

In this debut episode, hosts Emily and Stephen introduce you to Rainbow Mind — a queer-led mental health service born from a powerful partnership between Mind in Salford and Mind in the City, Hackney & Waltham Forest.

You'll learn about who we are, why we exist, and the work we’re doing to support LGBTQIA+ mental health with radical compassion, inclusivity, and connection. From therapy and peer-led groups to creative spaces and movement sessions, this episode explores the range of services we offer and the values that drive us.

Whether you're here to listen, connect, or get involved, we’re so glad you’ve joined us.

🌐 Learn more: mindinsalford.org.uk/services/rainbow-mind

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