The Coffeeshop AU

The Coffeeshop AU is officially open again for Season 2! We are so happy to be back with you all.
Catch up with J & guests from Season 1 — how have they been? What's new in Season 2? So many questions; even more soundtracks. (We are trying something new :D)
SUBSCRIBE: https://thecoffeeshopau.supercast.com/|Featuring: Lots of news and some fresh voices!|● According to a 2024 May article on Newsweek, there are 32 lesbian bars left in America.● We thought we'd camp up this episode with some bgm, to celebrate! Yay or nay? (We'll always take the campiest way!)|Find us on IG | @the.coffeeshop.auEmail us | hi@thecoffeeshopau.com 

What? It's the season finale already? Time flies. In this last episode of The Coffeeshop AU's 1st season, host J talks about their own journey as a 3rd-culture, trans, nonbinary pansexual neurodivergent earthling & some of the surprising things that helped them make the decision to start their medical transition process. Also: a fun Q & A session! Also also: Our First Official Listener Mail! :D
Featuring: Iced Americano & Season Finale!
Content Notes: - There are discussions of death and funerals (00:36:50 - 00:43:00)- There is a brief mention of self-unaliving attempt (01:11:00 - 01:11:12)- Sheri & Hyeyoung's dog children, Summer and Danbi's IG account handle is @summeranddanbi <3
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How to live a life as an Asexual human with ADHD! Friends Iel (like the gender-neutral French pronoun) & J talk about mental health, cats, and the importance of curiosity in learning.
Featuring: Plain Water & Nix the Cat
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- This episode was recorded in November of 2023.- Cary Elwes' surname is pronounced: el-wez.- Chuseok and Hangeul Day are both national holidays in Korea.- To see the exact quote by C.S. Lewis from the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, check out our IG!

Teen Wolf, Korean Jesus, James Baldwin, and Fate. We dare you to find another show that mentions all of the above within the same eipisode. We DARE YOU!
Featuring: Mocha & Gentle Breeze Capsule Coffee
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- This episode was recorded in December of 2023.- J has no reaction to Sarah mentioning Avatar: The Last Airbender because this conversation took place before Danee explained to J what it is.

Friends Sarah & J discuss growing up as queer TCK (third-culture kids) in religious households. Plus: why we don't need to have a response for EVERYTHING, and the importance of LISTENING.
Featuring: Mocha & Gentle Breeze Capsule Coffee
Are YOU a queer person who grew up in a religious community? Do you identify as a TCK? Are you...both?!?!?! Share your stories with us down below! Both written and recorded messages are welcome <3
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Coming out as trans in your 40s! Being a parent to a(n actual human) child! GAHT and crying! Friends Embers and J talk all about transitioning later in life, and the (non-bilblical?) meaning of Love.
Featuring: Two Black Coffees & Tigey the Cat 
Are you queer/trans/nonbinary/parent? Have you transitioned later in life? Share your story with us below! (Recorded & written messages welcome :))
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- This episode was recorded in December of 2023.- The ‘The mutual friend in our trans community’ is Mo. It’s Mo. Mo is awesome.

How to follow your dreams in a world that sees you differently! Friends Nine and J discuss Nine’s life of growing up Korean in an American world, and the choices she’s made to follow her passion in acting. Served, of course, with a side of QueEr RecKoNing, as per usual. 
Featuring: Black Tea & Bullet Coffee (made with ghee!)
Do you have stories to share about growing up queer & 3rd culture? Share them with us! Written & recorded messages welcome :)
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- This episode was recorded in December of 2023 (hence the slight different in J’s voice!)- The Korean podcast Hyeyoung has appeared on is called Behonsé! Come visit out IG — the show’s on our following list!- There were kids playing outside of J’s window as they were recording this episode! If you hear tiny children screaming in the background, that’s what that is.

"If you ever break up with your girlfriend, will you marry me?" Hyeyoung & Sheri's meet-cute & love story, continued. Also, Korean & queer & Asian movie reccs!  
Featuring: Camomile & Lemongrass Tea
Do you have a queer love story to share with us? What's it like being queer where you live? Send in your stories below - written & recorded messages welcome!
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What's it like to be a Korean Lesbian? Friends Hyeyoung & J discuss Hyeyoung's life as a queer woman growing up in Korea, K-pop (including BTS), & how she met the love of her life, Sheri <3
Featuring: Camomile & Lemongrass Tea
- Jungkook is the youngest member of BTS.- Akdong Musician's current official group name is AKMU.- The TV show Hyeyoung mentions is I Live Alone (나혼자산다), which Léa mentioned in her episode!- Sheri was doing housework in the background throughout the episode. You may hear a little bit of background noise!

What happens when 2 pansexuals who are ALSO neurodivergent have a stream-of-consciousness conversation? We find out in this episode, where Danee & J discuss Danee's former life as a Victims Advocate, then a case worker at an out-patient rehab... Also, there's a LONG segment where all of the conversation is about AVATAR the Last Airbender :) (Spoiler Alert: the creators aren't Asian!)
Featuring: Very Blue Lemonade
- The account of the guy giving out flowers to strangers on IG is @roshaun_diah 🪻- The account of the girl giving out half hearts to strangers on IG is @kendraaahhhr 🫶🏽
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