Less Surface Level

Today I'm sitting down with my beautiful friend Courtney to explore the parts of her story that often stay unseen, the ones that shaped how she came to understand herself, her sexuality, and the kind of love that comes from realising what you deserve.

We talk about dating women for the first time, the patterns she noticed repeating, and the lessons that showed her the version of herself she was growing into. Courtney shares the moment she realised she deserved more than the love she had accepted in the past, and the boundaries and non-negotiables that became clearer along the way.

Courtney also opens up about falling in love with Amy, the ways she softened in the safety of that relationship, and what felt different about Amy from the beginning. She speaks honestly about what was happening internally for her in those early days, and how being with Amy changed what she believed she deserved in love.

We then move into their donor conception journey, from the first conversations about having a baby to the emotional and practical realities of researching fertility options, choosing a donor, and the conception process as a same-sex couple. Courtney shares what she wishes she knew earlier, what felt overwhelming, and how this process both strengthened and stretched their relationship. Finally, she offers gentle guidance for queer women who want to explore donor conception but don’t know where to begin.

This episode is a tender look at identity, unlearning, partnership, and creating a family in a way that feels true.

To follow Courtney's journey:

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

Today I’m sitting with Brooke Blurton, Noongar woman, youth worker, author, television figure, and powerful voice in queer and First Nations storytelling; for a conversation that steps beyond the public versions of her life.

Together we explore what the last year has looked like for Brooke, including a deep chapter of healing, self-connection, and learning how to hold herself with more softness. Brooke discusses what it means to begin a love affair with yourself, and the difference between inner work done quietly and the expectations placed on her publicly.

We look at inner child work, where Brooke shares how reconnecting with “little Brooke” has shaped her healing, and helped her create emotional safety as an adult.

Sweet Sammy Foster is back on Less Surface Level, and a lot has changed since we recorded an episode a year ago. In this episode, we catch up on everything that’s happened in her world; the heartbreak, the healing, the lessons, and the ways she’s grown into a clearer, stronger version of herself.

We talk about what it’s like to look back at your past self after a big chapter ends, the things that surprised her most about who she’s becoming, and how her values in love and relationships have shifted. Sammy shares openly about moving through a breakup, what was hardest to let go of, how it changed the way she sees herself, and the support and practices that actually helped.

We also get into the real, messy parts of wlw relationships: the red flags that make more sense now, the green flags she actually pays attention to, and how trusting herself has become a whole new skill. Sammy reflects on the role queer community has played in her healing, and why talking honestly about queer relationships matters so much.