Mieke Louise - Beechworth

Mieke Louise (she/her) is a queer singer-songwriter and advocate from Beechworth, Victoria.

In this episode, Mieke shares their journey of coming to terms with her bisexuality after growing up in a religious family and the challenges of letting go of harmful beliefs while navigating self-discovery. She discusses the role of songwriting as a therapeutic tool in her journey toward self-love and acceptance and reflect on the resilience of the regional queer community in the face of homophobia. Mieke also highlights her involvement in advisory groups supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and her advocacy work through music, including performances at pride festivals and local events.

Trigger Warnings: Homophobia, internalised homophobia, pregnancy loss and religious-based trauma.

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