Sarah McLennan

Sarah McLennan

Author: JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities May 28, 2026 Duration: 41:07

Sarah McLennan

Cody and Paul welcomed committed intersex ally Sarah
McLennan (she/her) to The I in Us. Sarah is a long-term ally of the intersex community.
She has lifelong LGBTQIA+ friends whom she has supported through all seasons of their lives.
In her teens (early-mid 2000s), Sarah volunteered for Minus 18 and Midsumma.  And with
social justice being core of her mind-set, Sarah has advocated for compassion,
understanding and inclusion ever since.
In her early 20s, Sarah became a graphic designer.  During this time she realized how design could
support organisations working towards social change. With her open mind and gentle
communication style, she has been sought out to work with organisations on projects to
make complex – often misunderstood – topics more accessible to the wider community.

These include A Gender Agenda, InterAction for Health and Human Rights, Australian
National University, ACT Health, MS Plus, Continence Health Australia, The Bays Healthcare
and local government.
Four years ago, Sarah’s family’s life changed immeasurably when her son was diagnosed
with brain cancer – bringing her advocacy skills right to the fore. After assisting her design
clients for years break the stigma behind the word intersex, she suddenly found herself doing
the same for her own family. This episode aired during Brain Cancer Week so Paul, Cody
and Sarah also discussed the challenges Sarah’s family has faced since the diagnosis.

 

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Tune into The I in Us, a space dedicated to the often overlooked and vital conversations within the intersex community. Produced by JOY 94.9 as part of their Rainbow Community Podcasts, this series moves beyond simple definitions to explore the lived realities, diverse identities, and personal stories of intersex people. Each episode fosters a genuine sense of connection, tackling how intersex experiences intersect with broader societal structures, cultural perceptions, and personal well-being. You’ll hear discussions that thoughtfully navigate topics of health, both physical and mental, fitness, sexuality, and the ongoing journey toward self-acceptance and advocacy. This podcast serves as both a refuge and a resource, amplifying voices that challenge norms and build understanding. It’s about finding the shared humanity in our individual stories and recognizing the strength in community. For anyone within the LGBTIQA+ spectrum and its allies, these conversations provide essential insight and foster a deeper, more inclusive dialogue. The depth and authenticity found here make this more than just a podcast; it's a continuous thread in the fabric of community building.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 56

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Podcast Episodes
The I in Us with Georgiann Davis 16 October 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:33
On this episode, Cody and Paul welcomed North American intersex community member and advocate Georgiann Davis to of The I in Us, for the first time. Georgiann is an intersex scholar-activist whose research, teaching, and…
The I in Us with Robin Link  2 October  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:41
On this episode of The I in Us, Paul and Cody welcomed intersex Canadian Robin Link to the JOY airwaves. Robin (they/them/theirs) is an intersex, bigender fluid, poly and pan middle-being, living with super-senses of syn…
The I in Us with Margie Mc Cumstie  25 September  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:39
On this episode of The I in Us Cody and Paul welcomed Margie McCumstie back to the show to share some exciting updates about the imminent availability of Australia’s Yellow Tick Intersex Diversity and Inclusion Training,…
The I in Us with Pidgeon Pagonis  18 September  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:26
On this episode of The I in Us Cody and Paul welcomed Pidgeon Pagonis to the show. Pidgeon is an internationally renowned, Chicago-based intersex activist, artist, and media disruptor. Pidgeon co-founded the Intersex Jus…
The I in Us with Claude Batle  11 September  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:58
On this week’s episode of The I in Us, Cody and Paul welcomed to the JOY airwaves, Cameroonian intersex advocate, Claude Batle. Claude dialled in all the way from rural Cameroon, which has added even more flavour to this…
The I in Us with Baby John Musamba   4 September 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:34
On this episode Paul and Cody welcomed Tanzanian intersex advocate, human rights activist and intersex champion, Baby John Musamba to our JOY audience for the first time. Baby John is a proud intersex individual, the Exe…
The I in Us with AJ Dea and Jelly O’Shea   28 August  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:30
On this week’s episode, Paul and Cody welcomed back the show’s first-ever international guests, AJ Dea and Jelly O’Shea from Aotearoa / New Zealand, who appeared on the show in mid June 2024 to share about their importan…
The I in Us with Tash   21 August  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:37
On this episode of The I in Us, Paul and Cody welcomed Western Australian and Western Australia’s Intersex Peer Support Australia’s Peer Support Co-Rep Tash to the JOY Airwaves. Learning they were intersex in their late…
The I in Us with Kylie Bond   14 August  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:32
On this episode of The I in Us, Paul and Cody welcomed Intersex Peer Support Australia Peer Support Coordinator Kylie Bond to the show for the very first time. Kylie’s journey of self‑discovery began in 1996 when she lea…
The I in Us with Small Luk,  7 August  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:57
On this, the 70th episode of The I in Us, Paul and Cody welcomed Hong Kong-based Chinese Doctor and intersex human rights activist Small Luk to the show. In addition to earning degrees in social work and traditional Chin…