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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Podcast Episodes
The I in Us with Bridget, Kate and Adam  31 July  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:15
On this episode Paul and Cody welcomed Associate Professor Bridget Haire, Dr Kate Burry and Professor Adam Bourne to the JOY Airwaves. The topic of discussion in this episode is the Australian five-year Interconnect Heal…
The I in Us -Intersex Representation in Media (part 2), 17 July  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:27
On this episode of The I in Us: Intersex Representation in Media(part 2), Paul and Cody flew solo again to continue the discussion they commenced on June 4 2025 about the representation of persons with innate variations…
The I in Us  Juleigh A Mayfield  3 July  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:34
On this episode Cody and Paul welcome intersex actress, influencer, TikTok star, and advocate extraordinaire Juleigh A Mayfield to the JOY airwaves. Currently living in Florida USA, Juleigh, like so many, learned she has…
The I in Us  with Apollo and Stephanie  24 July  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:04
On this episode Paul and Cody welcomed USA-based Apollo Robert and Australian- based Stephanie Lum to the show to discuss intersex youth engagement. Apollo Robert is the Youth Program Manager at InterACT Advocates for In…
The I in Us with Grant Martinson  26 June  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:39
On this episode Paul and Cody welcome intersex ally Grant Martinson to the show. Heralding from the West Canadian province of Saskatchewan, Grant has been on a lifelong path of exploration—of body, energy, gender, and se…
The I in Us with Peter Waples-Crowe(NAIDOC Special)  10 July  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:12
On this week’s episode Paul and Cody welcome Aboriginal LGBTIQA+ community member, health educator and artist, Peter Waples-Crowe, to the JOY 94.9 studios for our NAIDOC Week show. NAIDOC Week is an annual event when Aus…
The I in Us with Kassie  19 June  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:57
On this week’s episode of The I in Us Paul and Cody welcome Michigan (USA) based dancer, choreographer, and intersex advocate, Kassie Logan Keil to the JOY airwaves. Kassie received their Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance a…
The I in Us  with Gávi  12 June   2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:58
On this episode of The I in Us Paul and Cody welcome relationship counsellor, teacher, visionary and intersex advocate Dr Gávi Ansara (He/him) to the show. Gávi is renowned for many things, including leading a ground-bre…
The I in Us    Intersex Representation in Media  5 June  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:27
On this episode of The I in Us: Intersex Representation in Media Paul and Cody flew solo without a guest. Alternatively, they discuss the representation of intersex: persons with innate variations of sex characteristics,…
The I in Us with Joe and Tony  (JOY Radiothon Special)  15 May  2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:03
This compelling JOY Radiothon special episode of The I in Us with Joe and Tony, brings to the JOY airwaves another hugely inspiring, beneficial and overall educational episode. Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cod…