Health & Wellbeing Episodes

Jan. 3, 2023

38. Learning to Accept Kindness

As gay men, many of us have had to repress our authentic selves and hide our emotions because of negativity we may have experienced growing up differently. Among the myriad of issues this can cause, some of us may not trust a...

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Nov. 29, 2022

33. Self-Deprecating Humor: Am I Crying or Laughing?

For gay men, humor has played a central role in their resiliency and helped get them through tough times. However, one form of humor, self-deprecating, can become a problem and may actually signify deeper issues. In this epis...

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Nov. 22, 2022

32. Gay Men and Body Obsession

From social media to cover models, society has an obsession with body image, which we all struggle with. But for gay men, our bodies tend to be objectified and labeled to define our worth. In this episode, we’re discussing wh...

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Nov. 8, 2022

30. Gay Sex Education (or the Lack Thereof)

In America, there has been a decrease in the number of teenagers who’ve received formalized sex education over the years. And for LGBTQ+ youth, inclusive sex education is practically nonexistent. In this episode, we’re taking...

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Oct. 11, 2022

26. Gay & Anxious

Many of us grew up knowing we were different than our peers, feeling like being “other” and fearing rejection at an early age. Therefore, it’s no surprise that gay men experience increased rates of anxiety compared to their s...

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July 12, 2022

13. Perfectly Imperfect: Conquer Your Perfectionism

Growing up in a heteronormative society, we may have learned to believe that our gay identity was a weakness. As a result, we’ve developed the need to be perfect to manage the feeling of being an outsider. In this episode, we...

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June 28, 2022

11. Overcoming Internalized Homophobia

No matter how long we’ve been out of the closet, many of us hold on to some of the antigay beliefs we were exposed to as children and turn that negativity inwards. In this episode, we’ll dive into internalized homophobia and ...

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April 19, 2022

01. Hello, Trauma. It's Me, Rob.

Hello, podcasting world! Welcome to the first episode of A Jaded Gay, a podcast discussing pop culture, politics, and dating hardships, all through the lens of empowerment and well-being for gay men. Let’s dive into the gay t...

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