A Jaded Gay
A Jaded Gay
Latest Episodes
182. Releasing Gay Trauma and Shame Through Somatic Therapy (with Sean Hershey)
Previously, we explored somatic therapy through the lens of pleasure and embodiment, revealing how the body can hold wisdom about our experiences. Many gay men carry tension, stress, and internalized shame from years of hypervigilance and navig...
181. Gay Powers Restored: Why Haircuts Hit Different
Internet culture frequently jokes that getting a haircut is “gay therapy,” restoring both gay powers and confidence. But haircuts have long served as tools of self-expression, social signaling, and identity transformation within LGBTQ+ culture....
180. The Next Chapter of LGBTQ+ Storytelling (with Steven Rowley)
Historically, LGBTQ+ storylines in literature, film, and television were confined to predominantly tragic narratives, where heartbreak, loss, or death defined queer characters. Today, that representation is evolving, with authentic, multidimens...
179. International Transgender Day of Visibility
International Transgender Day of Visibility is more than a moment of recognition — it’s a celebration of transgender joy, resilience, and the everyday lives that too often go unseen. Observed each year on March 31, the day uplifts trans voices,...
178. Heal Your Inner Gay Child (with Chris Tompkins)
Previously, we’ve discussed how growing up gay in a world that often misunderstood or rejected us can leave deep emotional scars. In adulthood, these wounds may show up as shame, fear of intimacy, self-doubt, or difficulty trusting both ourselv...
