Hey there! It's Bee & Zee, and we are very excited to have launched TWO short mental health promotion animations. One of these videos can be used as a resource for those who have one foot in, and the other for their loved ones! Supported by the

Episode Ten - A-sexual society

Dec 22nd, 2020 38m 57s

Can a society so fixated on sex and romantic love accept that identifying as asexual and aromantic does not equate with a life devoid of love or intimacy? In this episode, Bee and Zee chat with Mathilde, who eloquently describes her journey of

Episode Nine - From Bee to Zee [PART TWO]

Nov 4th, 2020 25m 50s

As the distance between her and her family grows - both literally and metaphorically - Zee’s story continues as she finally comes to terms with her identity. In coming out to her mom and later her grandma, Zee’s plea - and continued hope in mov

Episode Eight - From Bee to Zee [PART ONE]

Oct 15th, 2020 21m 28s

From Bee’s story to Zee’s, Zee shares her journey of self-discovery that involves a kindergarten crush, a search for freedom, and... superman’s abs? In longing to fit in with a context that made her feel pressure to conform and change who she w

Episode Seven - Ahlan wa Sekneh

Sep 13th, 2020 34m 33s

Ahlan wa Sekneh is a play on words from the Arabic expression ‘Ahlan wa sahlan’ which, when simply translated, means ‘welcome’. This episode features registered psychologist and narrative therapist, Sekneh Hammoud Beckett, who has done groundbr

Episode Six - Bee yourself [PART TWO]

Aug 24th, 2020 24m 27s

Although they say you can never run away from your problems, Bee's time and distance apart from his family was an opportunity for growth and healing. Following his disoriented quest for freedom, the story continues as Bee returns to Sydney.Mass

Episode Five - Bee yourself [PART ONE]

Jul 22nd, 2020 22m 21s

Coming out is not always as smooth as you want it to be, and sometimes you have to be prepared for the worst. Join us this week as Bee takes us on Part ONE (of two) of his journey to freedom. From childhood crushes in the Middle East to coming

Episode Four - Why not just, like, be 'out'?

Jul 8th, 2020 12m 57s

As Bee & Zee prepare to share their personal coming out stories, they set the scene by discussing recent events in Morocco where many were forced out of the closet. This raises questions around why it's not possible for some to have both feet o

Episode Three - What the heck is 3a2belak?

Jun 30th, 2020 18m 48s

Can you ever be satisfied with 3a2belak in your life? Tune in to find out what 3a2belak means, why it carries so much weight - particularly for those with One Foot In - and how one word can expose so much about a culture and its inbuilt expecta

Episode Two - WhatsApp: Reputable news source

Jun 19th, 2020 13m 59s

Bee tells a story about about homophobia from family and relatives, and we start to unpack ways of responding to intolerance. Join us as we discuss the 2017 Australian Marriage Survey, and find out what is up with Zee's grandmother having an ac

Episode One - Let's meet

Jun 13th, 2020 16m 50s

In this first episode we introduce One Foot In and we discuss notions of family (Zee's grandmother in particular), and what it's like to come out-ish as a Middle Eastern person. Welcome to One Foot In. [Pseudonyms] Bee and Zee are here to talk

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