A Guide to Flexible Sexuality
About this Podcast:
Natasha is joined by Mark Cusack in this episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss all things "fluid".
Mark Cusack (he/they) is a Scottish author, lecturer, content creator and coach specialising in supporting people with complex, fluid or undefined sexuality or gender. He runs the online platform @notdefining which provides information about the less recognised parts of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
Mark gives seminars for trainee psychotherapists and is an expert consultant for several LGBTQ+ organisations. He also runs an online mentoring group on Patreon. He was formerly LGBTQ+ representative for the UK Civil Service, representing over half a million employees.
Mark identifies as fluid in his sexuality and gender, and is a member of the autistic community. He now lives in Liverpool where he enjoys walks by the river and spending time with his community.
Mark's new book can be found at: https://amzn.to/3SAI5AG
About the Guest:
Mark Cusack (he/they) is a specialist sexuality and relationship coach supporting people who may have complex, fluid or undefined orientation or gender. Mark is also an author, lecturer and content creator who loves to educate about the less understood parts of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Mark has fluid gender and sexuality and identifies with the bi+, asexual and non-binary communities. Mark was formerly bi+ representative for the UK Civil Service, representing half a million employees across the public sector. He delivers seminars and workshops for a diverse range of audiences including government, therapists, activists and young people. Mark is also a proud member of the autistic community.
Podcast Notes/Resources:
Fluid: A Guide for People with Flexible Sexuality by Mark Cusack: https://amzn.to/3SAI5AG
Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women’s Love and Desire by Lisa M Diamond
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Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro music by Otter Creek.
Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini
