Your Southern Lesbian is a podcast hosted by Ashley Hydrick, a Gen-X lesbian storyteller from the American South currently broadcasting from London.
With humor, heart, and honesty, Ashley explores lesbian dating, queer community, and the realities of midlife love — from navigating relationships and finding confidence again to celebrating the culture, history, and everyday stories that connect us.
Whether you’re single, partnered, or just curious about the lives of queer women, this show offers laughter, reflection, and real talk about what it means to thrive as a lesbian today. Also available on YouTube!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your Southern Lesbian is a podcast hosted by Ashley Hydrick, a Gen-X lesbian storyteller from the American South currently broadcasting from London.
With humor, heart, and honesty, Ashley explores lesbian dating, queer community, and the realities of midlife love — from navigating relationships and finding confidence again to celebrating the culture, history, and everyday stories that connect us.
Whether you’re single, partnered, or just curious about the lives of queer women, this show offers laughter, reflection, and real talk about what it means to thrive as a lesbian today. Also available on YouTube!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
(Thank You! Heartfelt thanks to all listeners for your beautiful comments and engagement. It keeps me coming back and fuels our community spirit.)
Our little TikTok Lesbian community is blowing up with amazing interactions. If you haven't checked it out yet, head over there! The community is engaging and supportive. :)
TikTok: @your.southern.lesbian
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In this episode, your favorite southern lesbian, Ashley Hydrick, broadcasts live from a kitchen in Windsor, UK. Despite the occasional loud plane flying overhead, she delivers another engaging episode filled with her unique wit, warmth, and southern charm. She kicks off the show by discussing the amazing support and engagement from the community, especially on TikTok. She praises the younger generation's involvement, tech savviness, and emotional maturity.
BBC's "I Kissed a Girl": A shout-out to the newest lesbian-centered BBC show, sparking conversation about how today's young lesbians are navigating relationships.
She also dives into her love of lesbian romance novels, discussing her favorites like Jericho by Anne McMan and The Soho Loft Series by Melissa Brayden. She invites listeners to share their favorite lesbian romance books as well.
It's almost Pride Season! While it's a time for celebration with friends and public parades, let's not forget the historical significance.
Quick history: Homosexuality was considered a mental disorder until 1973, changed due to protests post-Stonewall riots.
Pride began as a riot, a reminder of our journey and a chance to desensitize the world to our presence and rights.
Safety Tips: Be aware of your surroundings, know where officers are, and watch out for pickpockets. Enjoy, but stay safe!
From heartfelt reflections on Pride to humorous musings on TikTok trends, lesbian dating apps, and romance novels, this episode has something for everyone.
Fun fact: I often find myself deep-diving into comment sections late at night to see who's who! (Maybe also doin’ a little wife-searchin’!)
Timestamps:
0:00 - 2:00: Introduction and shoutout to listeners
2:01 - 8:45: TikTok lesbian community, tech challenges, and TikTok trends
8:46 - 12:35: Pride reflections, history, and safety tips for Pride events
12:36 - 18:00: Review of the BBC show I Kissed a Girl
18:01 - 22:00: Lesbian romance novels discussion and recommendations
22:01 - 24:30: Wrap-up and shoutouts to listeners
LESBIAN BOOKS MENTIONED:
Jericho by Anne McMan
The Soho Loft Series by Melissa Brayden
Born Out of Wedlock by Lynn Gardner
Behind the Green Curtain by Riley LaChe
Waiting in the Wings by Melissa Brayden
Turbulence by E.J. Noyes
(Special shoutout to Abby Craden, a fantastic narrator in the genre!)
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