121. Unpack Your Gay Emotional Baggage (with Dr. Jason Durant)

In numerous episodes, we’ve learned that gay men are more likely to struggle with mental health issues due to the trauma experienced from growing up in a society that often stigmatizes their identity. Despite these challenges, we must heal from trauma so we can lead fulfilling lives and make a difference for the LGBTQ+ community, fostering both personal well-being and collective resilience.

In this episode, Dr. Jason Durant, a prominent gay psychologist, joins us to discuss how his own journey has shaped his empathetic and insightful approach to therapy, how he addresses common mental health struggles gay men face, and his new book, which offers valuable guidance and support for gay men navigating their mental health journeys.

Related Episodes:

• Listen to Episode 11. Overcoming Internalized Homophobia
• Listen to Episode 26. Gay & Anxious
• Listen to Episode 42. Are You Emotionally Unavailable?

Additional Resources:

• Learn More About Dr. Jason Durant
• Follow Dr. Jason Durant on Instagram
• Buy Boy From the North Country: A Queer Therapist Looks Back at Overcoming Trauma With Mindfulness