Gay Men's Life Lab with Buck Dodson Buck Dodson

In this episode, I talk with trauma and recovery coach, spiritual companion, and queer elder, Hunter Flournoy. We dive deep into what it means to heal as gay, bi and queer men & how compassionate community and spirituality are key to embrace ourselves and each other. 

Join me as I talk with Hunter about:
The importance of LGBTQ Heart Circles for gay men and queer people to see & feel seenHow and why Hunter helps men to accept and embrace ourselves by coming home to our bodies and breathRelationships as a spiritual practice so we can be our true selves and be with othersCreating queer community to recover from our individual and collective trauma so we find safety with other LGBTQ people and beyondThe retreats and spiritual journeys he offers for GBTQ men to find our truth and our depth through 
Learn more about Hunter Flournoy and how you can work with him at  spiritjourneys.com and hunterflournoy.com.

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In this episode, I talk with psychotherapists and founders of Calm Counseling, Dr. Vanessa Scaringi and Kate Garland, LCSW about the role of attachment styles and relationships in recovering from eating disorders, body dysmorphia and excessive exercise.

Join me as I talk with Kate and Vanessa about:
Why disordered eating, body image and exercise issues “work” to address chronic loneliness and disconnection How the search for sameness and conformity are risk factors for disordered eating and exerciseThe importance and challenge of being messy and imperfect in relationshipsHow anxious, avoidant and disorganized attachment styles show up in eating and body imageWays to begin identifying feelings and needs and speaking up about them to safe people
Learn more about Kate and Vanessa and their psychotherapy practice, Calm Counseling, at www.keepcalmatx.com  and @calmcounselingpllc and follow them on Instagram.

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A “Gays On” episode featuring Burak Yilmaz on healing and self-discovery

In this episode, I talk with Burak Yilmaz about his remarkable path to freedom as a gay man which he chronicles in his upcoming book, If My Mother Never Left. 

Join me as I talk with Burak about:
Being tortured for speaking out as a gay man in IslamLearning to survive alone on the streets of Turkey and New York CityOvercoming shame and recovering from depression How writing has helped him heal and live as his true selfHis work to support and guide younger generations Get your copy of Burak’s new book, If My Mother Never Left and follow him at https://burak212.com and on Instagram.

The “Gays On’ Series presents the voices of men who are on their journey of living openly and authentically. Not necessarily the perspective of therapists or coaches, these are the lived experiences and wisdom of gay, bi and queer man on what it’s like to heal through love.

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We need our gay superpower now more than ever. Our communities, especially our members who are trans, gender non-binary and/or drag artists, are being subjected to assaults on our identities and human rights. Let’s double down on who we are and in this episode, why we’re here. 

Tune in to this ‘Quick Buck’ solo episode as I dive into the powers of camp and drag. I explore:
What are gay and queer superpowers?How camp and campiness speaks to queerness and helps us feel seenThe role of drag in cultivating joy, confidence, freedom and gay spiritThe power of drag to artfully evoke thought and create social change Drag as an invitation to expand with your own expression of the feminineStay subscribed or start following to be notified when new episodes come out.  You can also join my email list by visiting www.buckdodson.com.  
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Let’s talk about sex. Healthy, pleasurable and healing sex that is. In this episode, I talk with Certified Sex Therapist, coach and clinical social worker, Dr. Israel Martinez, about helping gay bring sex into the light in order to have more enjoyable, enthusiastic and shame-free sex. 

Join me as I talk with Dr. Martinez about:
The distinct challenges gay, bi and queer men face in having healthy sexWhat the 5 senses have to be with having pleasurable sexThe difference between ‘spontaneous arousal’ and ‘responsive arousal’Expanding the definition of what sex actually is to you and your partner(s)Exploring more of your body during masturbation and self-pleasureTips on using sex apps to find partners for the good sex you deserveUsing www.fetlife.com and other sex-positive communities to find partnersLearn more about Dr. Israel Martinez at http://www.lgbttherapynj.com and get notified of the release of his forthcoming book on gay men’s sex and pleasure. In the meantime, you can purchase his first book Helping Gay Men Find Love.
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Gregory Elsasser-Chavez on the high costs & high rewards of coming out

Part of the ‘Gays On’ Series featuring the voices and stories of gay, bi and queer men.
Welcome to a new season of Gay Men’s Life! In this episode, I talk with Gregory Elsasser-Chavez about his remarkable path to freedom as a gay man which he chronicles in his upcoming book, Terms of Estrangement. 
Join me as I talk with Gregory about:
The impact of realizing he could be a gay dad or a dead dadFinding the will to leave the Evangelical Christian churchThe torment of “ex-gay” reparative and aversion therapiesComing out and ending a marriage to his wifeHis steadfast commitment to parenting his sons through painful resistanceYou can follow Gregory on Twitter at GregoryElsasser and find his soon-to-published memoir, Terms of Estrangement on Kindle. 
 The “Gays On’ Series presents the voices of men who are on their journey of living openly and authentically. Not necessarily the perspective of therapists or coaches, these are the lived experiences and wisdom of gay, bi and queer man on their path to self love. 
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Buck