Homo Sapiens

James Barr is co-hosting this week to talk about his powerful live show 'Sorry I Hurt Your Son' and the reality of domestic abuse in queer relationships. From not recognising the signs to questioning whether it “counts” as abuse, James shares how he made sense of his experience and turned it into something life-changing.

We dive into why abuse is still so hidden in the LGBTQ+ community, the impact of shame and silence, and why more people need to speak out. Plus, James opens up about the moment he finally left, and how comedy helped him process it all - enjoy listeners!

Chris & James x

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Here are some resources for any listeners who may need them:

Lead Specialist Service
Galop – National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
0800 999 5428 | [email protected]
Mon–Tue 9:15am–8pm, Wed–Fri 9:15am–4:30pm (closed 1–2pm), closed weekends
Trans-specific service: Tuesday 1pm–5pm (per Camden NHS listings); Galop also runs a dedicated Trans Advocacy Service offering confidential advice by phone, email or face-to-face for people who’ve experienced violence, abuse or transphobia
Live chat: Mondays and Thursdays; 24/7 chatbot on galop.org.uk
Also covers sexual violence, hate crime, conversion practices, honour-based abuse, forced marriage. Has a dedicated under-25s young person’s team

London LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) – one referral, four agencies
020 7704 2040 / [email protected]
Galop (lead), Stonewall Housing, London Friend, Switchboard – covers helpline, housing, counselling, advocacy

Housing Support
Stonewall Housing – LGBTQ+ housing & refuge advice
0800 6 404 404; national, including refuge access for those fleeing abuse

Counselling
London Friend – Specialist DV Counselling
⚠️ Specialist DV counselling funding ends March 2026 — no longer accepting new referrals; general LGBTQ+ counselling continues

Listening & Signposting
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – listening/info, signposting
0800 0119 100 | switchboard.lgbt

Additional Services
Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard (separate org) – has Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs)
IDVAs help with housing, refuge access, finances/benefits, criminal justice and mental health needs; also support FM, HBV and FGM cases
LGBT Foundation (Manchester-based, national reach)
0345 3 30 30 30 | lgbt.foundation
Mindline Trans+ – emotional support for trans/non-binary people
0300 330 5468 (mindinsomerset.org.uk)

Out-of-hours / emergencies
999 if in immediate danger (silent call: press 55 when prompted)
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge, 24/7, not LGBT-specific but inclusive): 0808 2000 247
Samaritans: 116 123

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We had some fantastic responses to our latest episode with James Greenwood. We had a chat about all things parenting, nurseries and outdated curriculums and you guys wrote in!

The Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is also fast approaching...

🗓️The date is 30.05.26!
🌳We shall meet at Regents Bar & Kitchen at 1pm.
🎟️This event is FREE but it is helpful to sign up if you wish to come so we have a rough idea of numbers. Use the link in the ‘Dog Walk’ instagram highlights!
🐾You DO NOT NEED to bring a dog if you wish to come!

Hope to see you lovely lot there!
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This week returning co-host James Greenwood joins me to get deep on queer parenting, surrogacy and donor conception and how much we might be overthinking it as parents.

We talk about internalised shame, the fear of being judged, and the pressure to get everything “right.” At times it feels like therapy because parenting has a way of bringing everything to the surface...

Chris and James x

✉️Get in touch [email protected]
📲@homosapiens on instagram
🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
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Another dive into the inbox this week and we've had a lot of responses about the pride debate and whether we're leaning more on the side of protest or celebration! Great to hear from you as always!

Chris x

✉️Get in touch [email protected]
📲@homosapiens on instagram
🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
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Dani St. James is back in the co-host chair to unpack whether Pride 2026 will be a protest or a celebration. Dani shares her insight from inside Not a Phase to discuss the reality behind the corporate pullback and what this means for LGBTQ+ communities across the UK.

We dive into the cost of Pride, why regional events are shutting down, and whether celebration and protest can truly coexist. Dani also gives us ALL the Transmission gossip and reveals what went down backstage - enjoy listeners!

Chris & Dani x

✉️Get in touch [email protected]
📲@homosapiens on instagram
🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨
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