A Jaded Gay
Living in a world of fuckboys, homophobes, and inequalities can leave a gay feeling, well, jaded, so tune in for your weekly dose of gay empowerment. We're talking pop culture, politics, and dating hardships, all through the lens of overcoming gay trauma and nurturing our emotional wellbeing.
Podcasting since 2022 • 162 episodes
A Jaded Gay
Latest Episodes
161. Queer Bodies: Navigating Illness, Identity, and Intimacy (with Mickie Kennedy)
Societal pressure on men to appear tough and self-reliant can lead to the avoidance of medical care since vulnerability is wrongly equated with weakness. For gay men, this is further complicated by the fear of discrimination or judgment in heal...
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Episode 161
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46:15
160. Why Queer Bookstores Matter: Preserving LGBTQ+ Culture and Community (with Greg Newton & Donnie Jochum)
Queer bookstores have long been more than just places to buy books, serving as cultural hubs, safe havens, and essential spaces for connection, representation, and affirmation within the LGBTQ+ community. As we navigate an increasingly hostile ...
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Episode 160
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54:24
159. Reclaim Your Queer Identity Through Self-Compassion (with Sam Fogarty)
Many gay men grow up internalizing social norms that dictate how they should act, love, or present themselves—distorting their sense of self and making it harder to connect authentically with others. But we can begin to heal when we embrace rad...
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Episode 159
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42:02
158. Leaving a Narcissist (with Mack Ciccone)
Previously, we explored the concept of love bombing, where one partner overwhelms the other with excessive affection and attention early in a relationship to mask manipulative intentions. This behavior often sets the stage for a narcissistic re...
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Episode 158
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40:27
157. Gay Icons: The Goddess of Pop
Previously, we discussed our iconic pop queens and how their songs typically fit into distinct categories that hit an emotional button that appeals to gay men. These categories often include themes of empowerment, heartbreak, resilience, and se...
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Episode 157
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