Episodes

May 24, 2022

06. Gay Panic Defense

In a world where gay men already experience increased economic, emotional, and societal hardships, we are disproportionately affected by violent crimes and can be blamed for them because of our sexual orientation. In this epi...

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May 17, 2022

05. Interpersonal Vulnerability: Overcoming the Fear of Rejection

For years, most of us gay men have repressed our authentic selves and hidden our emotions. But when the time comes for us to form a romantic relationship, we have to lower our guards and reveal those parts that we’ve hidden? ...

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May 10, 2022

04. Pop Icons and Their Gay Emotional Appeal

Why does it seem like pop icons have such an appeal to gay men? Are we simply drawn to the music, or is there a deeper emotional connection? In this episode, we’re looking into some historically significant gay anthems while ...

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May 3, 2022

03. Surviving Another Pandemic

We’re more than two years into this COVID-19 pandemic, and minority communities, including the LGBTQ+ community, have been disproportionately affected. For some gay men, the fear and response to this pandemic have been remini...

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April 26, 2022

02. From Codependency to No Dependency

We’ve talked about how gay men have a tendency to be emotionally detached due to trauma and shame. But what happens when we establish an intense romantic connection which we may become reliant upon for validation? In this epi...

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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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April 14, 2022

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Living in a world of fuckboys, homophobes, and inequalities can leave a gay feeling, well, jaded, so tune in for your weekly dose of gay empowerment. We're talking pop culture, politics, and dating hardships, all through the ...

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