Posts by Rick Clemons

551: Things you don’t have to tolerate as an LGBTQ+ Person in 2023 – Rick Clemons

By Rick Clemons | 12/28/2022

Life is full of challenges, many of which we feel we have to tolerate, especially as LGBTQ+ individuals. But tolerance is mostly bullshit that we create ourselves, and then we find ourselves wondering why we are always the one tolerating things. As you head into 2023, let’s explore what you don’t have to tolerate as…

204: Stroke This, Not That, And Survive – RIck Clemons

By Rick Clemons | 12/23/2022

Instead of getting caught up in your gay life that doesn’t please or serve you, go have a stroke. Actually don’t. I speak from experience in this podcast about how to stroke other things in life to bring you happiness, rather than dealing with a stroke. Just make sure what you are stroking pays off,…

550: The Gift of Being LGBTQ+ – Rick Clemons

By Rick Clemons | 12/21/2022

You are a gift. Yes you. That fact that you are an individual in the LGBTQ+ community makes you a gift to the world and you need to own that. No better time than the holiday season to see yourself and the amazing gifts you bring into the world as an LGBTQ+ person having a…

203: Navigating Loss and Grief of a Partner- Jason Arnold

By Rick Clemons | 12/16/2022

Your partner has cancer, then recovers. Then you have cancer, and recover. Then your partner and pets both pass on. All of this while lovely COVID is reeking havoc on the planet. How do you thrive through this much turmoil? You trust the process and see the beauty in the challenges. Avid listener and beautiful…

549: Embracing Christianity As Your Authentic LGBTQ Self – Rev. Brandan Robertson

By Rick Clemons | 12/14/2022

Christianity. It’s a very triggering word in today’s climate. You either embrace, hate it, or have completely walked away from it. But what if you could find a way to make it work for you, in a way that says, ” I can be Christian and LGBTQIA? Joining the conversation today, is Rev. Brandan Robertson.…

202: Overcoming The “Pleaser” Within – RIck Clemons

By Rick Clemons | 12/09/2022

If I make them happy, then I will be liked. Or even better, if I do this for them then they will do something nice for me. Sound familiar? It’s call being a pleaser and as gay men, we have tried to please everyone else, hiding our true self, and then when we come out,…

548: Living OUT and Proud as Black, Fat, and Femme – Jon and Joho

By Rick Clemons | 12/07/2022

You’re too fat. You’re to femme. Oh, and no blacks. Really? You can’t be serious. There is no such thing as being too Black, Fat, and Femme. Driving this point home are today’s guests, and hosts of the Black, Fat, Femme podcast – Jon and Joho. Listen as we uncover the “T” of being who…

201: Being An Authentic Gay Man: It’s Truly Possible – Coach Maddox

By Rick Clemons | 12/02/2022

Authenticity is one of those words that can be cringe or cult worthy. For most gay men, it is something that we all struggle with as we battle the demon of “that’s not what you’re supposed to be.” Let’s end that battle and look at authenticity through the lens of how you define it, and…

547: Making the Most of Your Queer Advantage – Andrew Gelwicks

By Rick Clemons | 11/30/2022

What is the advantage of being queer? Andrew Gelwicks, explores  the answer to this question, through a collection of incisive, deeply personal conversations with LGBTQ+ trailblazers about how they leveraged the challenges and insights they had as relative outsiders to succeed in the worlds of business, tech, politics, Hollywood, sports and beyond. In his book,…

200: Give a shot to the heart in your online dating – Michael Kaye

By Rick Clemons | 11/25/2022

Dating. It’s either fun or the bane of your existence. Whatever happened to the good old days of waving a magic wand and meeting Prince Charming. LMAO. Yeah, keep dreaming men. It’s time to do the work and make those relationships happen. What better way to celebrate the 200th episode of 40 Plus: Gay Men,…