Busy, Stimulated, and Disconnected: Gay Men & Escapism
What if the things you turn to for fun, pleasure, and productivity are also the ways you avoid your life? In this episode, we explore escapism through a grounded, real-world lens. Not necessarily as a...
16 Apr 31min
Let’s Play! When Did Life Stop Being Fun?
At what point did life stop being fun? As kids, play came naturally. We were curious, spontaneous, and fully present. But for many adults, especially gay men who grew up navigating shame and self-c...
2 Apr 53min
Masc for Masc: Preference or Internalized Homophobia?
When a gay man says he’s attracted to masculine men, is that simply preference… or could internalized homophobia be part of the story? In this episode, we unpack one of the most volatile conversati...
26 Mar 51min
Flakey Gays: Why is Follow-Through So Hard?
The guy who constantly cancels plans, keeps things vague, or disappears when something better comes along — that’s flakiness: a pattern of not following through. In a culture of endless options and...
19 Mar 31min
Is Being Gay Your Entire Identity? (The Hidden Cost of Over-Identification)
What does it actually mean to identify as gay? For many of us, claiming the word “gay” was liberating. It gave us language, belonging, community, and pride. It helped us make sense of our experienc...
12 Mar 25min
Is Romance Dead in Gay Culture?
In a world of swipes, situationships, and high-intensity connections, romance can start to feel obsolete — replaced by sexual energy, emotional guardedness, or the safety of detachment. And yet man...
5 Mar 51min
Sexual Authenticity: Owning Your Desires
Being sexually open isn’t the same as being sexually honest. In a culture that celebrates sex, many gay men still struggle to feel aligned with what they truly want, without shame or pressure. In this...
26 Feb 24min
The Body Count Dilemma: Why Gay Men Can’t Win
In gay culture, “body count” refers to how many people you’ve slept with. And whether it’s high or low, it often feels like a no-win situation. Have a low body count and you risk being seen as repress...
19 Feb 24min
