We all make mistakes. For some of us those mistakes are harder than others to live with, especially when that mistake will follow us for life. From his own sexual abuse at a young age, to his porn addiction, to being arrested and having to now carry the weight of being a registered offender, Allen …
618: TJ Billard – The Importance of Trans Voices
You have to be hiding under a rock and not listening to not know that Trans voices are under attack which only means, the entire queer community is under attack. Giving voice to the Trans community, TJ Billard shares their new book Voices For Transgender Equality: Making Change In The Network Public Sphere. This is …
271: Adam Lippin – Tap into being heard with HearMe.app As A Gay Man
Feeling a heard is one of the most critical mental health pills we can pop as humans. Yet, a growing number of people in society have no one to listen to them – especially gay men. Helping fill the void of loneliness and not being heard, Adam Lippin, founder of HearMe.app provides a solution for …
617: Ron Thomas – The Fears of Coming Out To Live Your Truth
Imagine hiding your truth because of your work, your family, and more so out of your own fears of “Can this actually be me?” Today I have a candid conversation with Ron Thomas, actor, voice over professional, radio host, but overall a normal, everyday gay who was afraid to come out until he did. And …
270: Gregory Allen – 40 + and thriving beyond the monsters in his life!
He’s 40+. He’s thriving. He’s still tackling the monsters under his own bed. But, he’s thrilled to be the gay man, artist, and creative he is, because he loves and accepts himself exactly for who he is. Gregory G. Allen, ward-winning author, screenwriter, filmmaker and actor candidly shares what he’s learned about being a gay …
616: Gregory Allen – Inviting the monsters of your life out to play
Imagine being 19, just coming out, and heading to NYC – broadway to be exact – and all those dreams turn into a different dream you never would have imagined. Now, fast forward 35 years later and you let that twist of dream guide you through all the other coming out journeys that life has …
Rick Clemons – Gay and Gray – The Party is Not Over!
It’s happening and you can’t avoid it. You’re going to age, and go gray, even as a gay man. Ok some of you may not go gray but we are all headed down the pathway of aging as gay man, but that doesn’t have to be a death sentence. Here’s my take on how to …
615: Suzette Mullen – The Only Way Through Is Out
Were you raised to play it safe because you were afraid to cause others pain? Then, you decide to put on a happy face facade and instead of walking boldly through life, you held yourself back. Leaving the “unspeakable” feelings unspoken, until you finally decide to take a leap that might be your only chance …
268: Justin Reinert – Creating a Sense Of Belonging For You and Your Community
Feeling a sense of belonging as gay men is one of the things we struggle with the most. Using his book – Creating Belonging: A Practical Guide to Accelerate Belonging in Organizations and Communities – Justin Reinert shares how we as gay men can create a better sense of belonging for ourselves and others. About …
614: Amanda Udis-Kessler – Flourishing as a Progressive LGBTQ+ Christian
How do you step into an an attitude of being less hateful and more grateful when it comes to Christianity and LGBTQ+ individuals? You step beyond your diversity bias and stop practicing moral exclusions. Out and proud bisexual Amanda Udis-Kessler provides us with insights on how loving others and ourselves is the truest expression of …