I’m so happy. Everything is great. Nothing could be better. Really? Or, are you just blowing happiness smoke up your ass just to make yourself feel better and to make other believe that your life is filled with happiness, happiness, happiness. Don’t get me wrong, if you’re happy, you’re happy. BRAVO. But, most men, in …
403: Stepping out of the status quo closet – Shane Mallory
Bullied in school. At 17 left at the crossroads of pursuing a career as a DJ or becoming a police officer, he chose, the badge. Even with the badge, the bullying continued, but he survived for 26 years in the line of duty working his way up the ladder, leading the status quo life, becoming…
Why some guys initiate divorce – Stephen Warley
Did you know that only 30% of men ask for divorce? And when they do, it’s like they’ve committed the ultimate sin. So what happens when you’re a guy, who realizes it is just not working for you and it’s time to say “I love you but, I can’t be with you!” No infidelity, no …
Coming Out Without Coming Unglued – Part 6: Owning Your LGBTQ Truth
Whether you’re exploring your sexuality, considering coming out, or recently out, one of the most often overlooked challenges in owning your truth. Yes, we own it to come out, but the own it I’m talking about is owning it consistently and with commitment. Doing your best to not falter. Standing in your values your way.…
Coming Out Without Coming Unglued – Part 5: Dating & Mating Outside The Closet
You’ve come out, or maybe you’re only out to a few people in your life. You know the ones you can trust with your truth. Or maybe the ones you can’t trust but you don’t care because you are going to live your life. Cool. Now it’s time to start dating and mating. Maybe you’ve…
Coming Out Without Coming Unglued – Part 4: Having The Big Talk
You’ve explored how you feel. You know who you are. You’ve worried, had sleepless nights, maybe even considered that it’s not worth it to come out of the closet, but in your heart and soul, you know this is who you are. Now you’re considering having that big talk – with family, a spouse, your …
Coming Out Without Coming Unglued – Part 3: Let’s Talk About Sex
It can be scary saying I’m LGBTQ. Why? For many reasons, but one of the biggest is because everyone, including yourself, might just think you’re that way because it is all about SEX. Well, we’re talking about SEX and why it’s not just about SEX, and how to handle those thoughts, and accusations to be …
Coming Out Without Coming Unglued – Part 2: Religion, Faith, and God
One of the greatest weapons against the LGBTQ community is the weapon of faith and God. Combine that with the threat of going to hell and you have a mind blowing experience that has been used for years in the realms of conversation therapy. For others it’s a conflict, of “Do I love God or…
Coming Out Without Coming Unglued – Part 1: Breaking through the lack of acceptance
One of the hardest parts of coming out is the fear of being loved, accepted for who you are. Yet, when you step into who you are and accept yourself first, you can find the strength to do what you need to do. During this episode we explore four ways to overcome the fears of…
Why Every Guy Has A Coming Out Journey – Rick Clemons
Hey guys. Hate to say it but you need to come out of the closet. No, I’m not accusing you of being gay or bi-. Don’t make that assumption. Nor am I saying that if you are gay or bi- that you aren’t already out of the closet, even though some of you might still …
