Bisexuality, Breaking Stigmas & Identity with Lewis Oakley

Bisexuality, Breaking Stigmas & Identity with Lewis Oakley

Author: Taylor James March 24, 2026 Duration: 45:07

What happens when your identity doesn’t fit neatly into the boxes people expect?


Today I’m joined by Lewis Oakley for a raw and honest waffle about bisexuality, identity, stigma, and what it really means to live authentically in a world that still struggles to understand nuance.


Lewis opens up about his personal journey, from childhood and realising he was bisexual at 19, to navigating the unique challenges that come with coming out as a bisexual man. We get into the myths, the misconceptions, and the frustrating double standards that still exist both inside and outside the LGBTQ+ community.


This is a conversation about visibility, vulnerability, relationships, representation, and the courage it takes to be fully yourself.


We also dive into Lewis’s work as a writer, advocate, and author of Bisexuality: The Basics, as he shares why education, honest conversations, and better representation matter now more than ever.


If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, boxed in, or judged for simply being who you are, this episode is one you need to hear.


To find out more about Lewis, head to the below links:


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewyoaks/

Bisexuality: The Basics - The Book


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Hosted by Taylor James, The Waffle Shop is built on the idea that the most meaningful talks happen when you’re just chatting about everything and nothing at the same time. This podcast lives in the space where personal stories about music, the realities of mental health, and the daily grind of adult life all intersect. It’s less about finding perfect answers and more about sharing the experience of figuring it out in your thirties, embracing the minor frustrations and small victories that define our days. Each conversation feels like sitting down with friends who aren’t afraid to be honest about the beautiful chaos of their journeys. Taylor brings in a different guest for every episode, and together they have a proper, meandering waffle-digging into past experiences, current challenges, and the odd bit of pop culture. You’ll hear genuine reflections on self-improvement, societal pressures, and the personal journals we all keep in our heads. The result is a comforting, often funny, and deeply human listen that reminds you that navigating life is a shared endeavor. Tune in for a blend of society, culture, and education, all filtered through the lens of real, unscripted conversation.
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