Cocoon After Dark
There’s a certain kind of story we only tell in the dark.
The kind that lingers. The kind we’ve carried in silence. The kind that needs soft lighting, no interruptions, and someone who won’t flinch.
Welcome to Cocoon After Dark—I’mQuincy Tessaverne, and this is a space for truth-telling that’s tender, textured, and unapologetically queer.
Each week, we sit with voices—mostly Black, brown, LGBTQ+—who’ve lived through things that don’t always fit into polite conversation.
We talk identity, pleasure, boundaries, grief, reinvention, and the moments that changed everything.
This isn’t small talk. It’s soul talk.
So take what you need. Leave what you don’t. And listen with your whole body.
Podcasting since 2025 • 18 episodes
Cocoon After Dark
Latest Episodes
When Love Hurts the Little Ones: the Cost of Dating When You Have kids
In this emotional episode of Cocoon After Dark, host Quincy discusses the deep and often hidden impacts of dating the wrong people when you have children. She shares personal stories of her two past relationships with unhealed individuals and h...
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Conscious Connections in Queer Dating with Elise Braunschweiger
In this episode of Cocoon After Dark, the host is joined by Elisa Braunschweiger, founder of Queer Conscious Connections, a matchmaking and coaching service for the LGBTQ community. They discuss the challenges of dating beyond heteronormative s...
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The Many Layers of Misty Marie: From Extensions to Entrepreneurial Wisdom
🌈 Discover a new level of beauty empowerment with Misty Marie! Dive into her expert insights on Great Lengths extensions, her non-gender conforming identity, and the spicy details of her latest venture, 'No Tulips.' Catch it all on Cocoon After...
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53:19
"Unf@&kable With" Series Episode 2/5:Minority Stress and Queer Youth Resilience Episode 2/5
🌈 Episode 2 of our "UnF@&kable With" series is here! 🎙️ Dive into the stories of resilience and strength among queer youth, as we explore minority stress and how one affirming person can make all the difference. Listen now and be inspired!&...
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Season 1
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Where Healing Meets Humanity with Justin Ayars
Former trial lawyer turned visionary founder Justin Ayars, JD is reimagining what healthcare can feel like through EqualityMD--a digital ecosystem rooted in trust, inclusion, and belonging. In this episode, we explore what happens when healing ...
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