Welcome to the only podcast exploring the messiness, awesomeness, of masculinity of being a gay man over 40. Each episode is about sparking idea, addressing challenges, and diving deep into what it looks like to be a vulnerable gay guy. We talk about the stuff us gay guys have a hard time talking about, man-to-man: masculinity, sex, careers, our bodies, parenting, sexuality, failures, success, and aging, relationships, coming out - nothing is off limits. 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk is the reva ...
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Life (UN)Closeted: LGBTQ+ Coming Out Stories & Advice for living out and proud!
Rick Clemons - LGBTQ+ Expert
Stop it! No more mediocre living and hiding your LGBTQ+ truth. Start dreaming, doing, and living your life without apologies. Host Rick Clemons – bold move badass and LGBTQ+ expert – sez “Live Life Uncloseted dammit!” Each episode he takes you on a brash, fun, in your face, provocative storytelling ride to escape your crazy making thoughts, explore your fears, and unabashedly elevate your self-expression so you can live your LIFE (UN)CLOSETED as an LGBTQ+ proud member of society.
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Join your host, Wil Fisher (AKA "I Am Sylvia Wil Gather Rainbow"), for playful and profound interviews with amazing LGBTQIA+ peeps working in the field of spirituality and personal growth. Wil is a life coach, spiritual healer, and drag queen who loves getting super wu and chatting with fascinating folx about all things spiritually queer and queerly spiritual. You'll love hearing guests' spiritual path stories and gain knowledge as they share discoveries, insights and wisdom. Plus, these int ...
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Welcome to Risky Benefits, a podcast from FBMC Management, Inc. As your personal advisor on all things benefits, join host Rick Farris, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, every month while we educate you with all the ins and outs of compensation packages. From topics about insurance to employees and everything in between, you’ll walk away with the knowledge needed to get the most out of healthcare benefits.
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Gays With Kids is the world’s largest and only resource, website and social network dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of gay, bi and trans dads and dads-to-be. Join GWK staff along with special guests every week to discuss the news and stories that matter to the gay parenting community. Whether you’re just starting your journey to create your family or you’ve been navigating fatherhood for years, you’ll find invaluable content tailored to your needs and interest at GaysWithKids.com
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Discovering The Connection to My Inner Erotic Self – Rick Clemons
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21:40Connection. We all yearn for it in different ways - personally, professionally, and erotically. Plus, connection in so many other ways. Yet what happened for me over a 4-day Connect Retreat with Court Vox - Certified Intimacy and Sex coach, was surprising, intriguing, scary, exiting, and led me places I never would have imagined - in all areas of m…
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How To Make Money Your Gay Best Friend (MGBF) – David Lester
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53:22Financial uncertainty in 2025? Don’t panic—David Lester, TV money expert, coach, and author, is here to help! Known as "Your Money Gay Best Friend" (MGBF), David dishes out tough love, smart money moves, and a little fabulous flair to get your finances in check. Key lessons you'll learn: How to build a rock-solid money mindset Smart strategies for …
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Creating Jungle Sanctuaries with Shelby Clark
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50:42In this episode of Queerly Beloved, I’m joined by the multi-faceted Shelby Clark, a visionary entrepreneur, investor, embodiment facilitator, and founder of The Jungle Gayborhood, an LGBTQ+ focused retreat located center in the beautiful jungles of Costa Rica. You may remember me talking about the Gayborhood in my episode Healing the Father wound w…
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Clemons Company - Risky Benefits Podcast S5E6
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31:18Welcome to another episode of Risky Benefits! This week, we sit down with Scott Clemons and Michelle Matt, president and vice president of the Clemons Company, to discuss their recent partnership with FBMC and the unique approach they bring to employee benefits consulting. From Scott's switch from law to insurance and Michelle's 25-year journey wit…
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How to step into the color of your life - Corey Powell
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34:58COVID changed everything—our priorities, our beliefs, and the way we see ourselves. For celebrity hair colorist Corey Powell, it sparked a deeper calling: to help others in the LGBTQ+ community break free from the stories holding them back. After years of coaching clients from his salon chair, Corey took the leap to become a life coach, guiding the…
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The Power of Unconditional Love with Ally Sheedy & Beckett
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49:25In this heart-opening episode of Queerly Beloved, we welcome an extraordinary mother-son duo whose journey embodies the transformational power of unconditional love. Acclaimed actress and advocate Ally Sheedy joins us alongside her incredible son, Beckett, a passionate community activist and educator. Together, they share their personal paths throu…
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Welcome to another episode of Risky Benefits! This week, our special guest is Dr. James Wilcox, who served as Superintendent of Longview Independent School District from 2007 to 2023 and now works as an Employee Benefits Consultant for FBMC. Dr. Wilcox shares fascinating insights from his long career in education, reflecting on the changes in the s…
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One Day For Jackson - Risky Benefits Podcast S5E4
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13:38This episode of 'Risky Benefits' features Betty Galan, Executive Director of Development for the Jackson Health Foundation. Betty provides an overview of the foundation's role in fundraising for the Jackson Health System and discusses their upcoming event, 'One Day for Jackson,' a campaign similar to Give Miami Day, centered around raising funds fo…
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The Law of Zero For Gay Men – Chad Michael Hardy
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47:38Life feeling a little too much lately? You’re not alone. But what if you could hit reset and find your calm—no matter what’s happening around you? Even if that means you relinquish your family upbringing, get ex-communicated from your church, and finally start living your truth as a gay man, as you always meant to be. Enter Chad Michael Hardy, auth…
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Safe Ways To Travel and See The Planet as a Gay Man – Lindsey Danis
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43:42We all love a good adventure, but let’s be real—traveling as a gay man isn’t just about picking a destination; it’s about finding places where you can truly feel safe, seen, and celebrated. So, where in the world can you be your fabulous, free self without worry? This week, I’m joined by LGBTQ+ travel expert & Queer Adventurers founder, who’s here …
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In this solo episode, I take you deep into the transformative journey of my sacred chest tattoo. What started as a simple request for power animals on my arm evolved into a spirit-guided, deeply spiritual experience that taught me powerful lessons about patience, surrender, and divine timing. I'll share the highs, the lows, and everything in betwee…
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This episode of 'Risky Benefits' features Laura Nolan, Director of Public Sector Sales at Humana, who shares her 25 years of experience in the industry to discuss key trends in dental and vision insurance. She talks about the impact of employer group benefits on public sector employees, such as teachers and city workers, and highlights the importan…
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The Oneness Of Being Queer and Jewish – Rabbi Steve Greenberg
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41:24How do you balance faith, sexuality, and life—without losing your mind? Finding the just right path to authenticity can feel overwhelming, even chaotic. But here’s the truth: authenticity is a journey, not a destination. And living your most fulfilled life as a gay, Jewish Rabbi (or whoever you are) is exactly the path you’re meant to walk. Joining…
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Embracing the Beauty of Being Gay, Black, and HIV Positive – Jordan J. Edwards
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45:24HIV may be a lifelong journey, but it is not a death sentence. Yet, for Black gay men, that journey often comes with unique challenges—stigma, erasure, and systemic barriers that make living openly and authentically even harder. As we close out Black History Month, we sit down with Jordan J. Edwards - Deputy Director for the Normal Anomaly Initiati…
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Praying at the Altar of Maybe with Micaiah Deull
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1:07:31In this episode we go deep with Micaiah Deull— who is a psychospiritual coach specializing in guiding people through significant transitions and transformation, addiction recovery, and psychedelic integration. He is a master kambo practitioner with 10 years of experience, a writer, speaker, storyteller and a self proclaimed ssilly goose. We start o…
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In this episode of Risky Benefits, the hosts introduce Elizabeth Fire and Timree from BEXA and Allstate, respectively. They discuss a new partnership aimed at improving healthcare for women, particularly focusing on early detection of breast cancer. The episode highlights the functionality of BEXA's handheld technology, which addresses gaps in care…
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Black gay men don't feel safe talking about this? That includes a lot of territory. But why do they feel this way? It's because of the double margins they experience and then add to it familial socializing and you've got the perfect reason black, gay, men struggle to show themselves fully in society. Visionary leader, host and founder Dear Black Ga…
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Vista 401k Retirement Planning - RIsky Benefits S5E1
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28:07In this episode of 'Risky Benefits,' sponsored by Humana, the hosts discuss the importance of 401k planning with Jim Matthau, retirement services manager for the Vista 401k team. Jim provides an overview of Vista 401k, a supplemental retirement plan for select Florida school districts, and emphasizes the need to start investing early. He explains t…
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The Art & Adventure Open Relationships – Dr. Wade Maggert
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43:11Open relationships for gay men: a recipe for disaster or the key to thriving love? This week, we’re breaking it all down! Join me and Dr. Wade Maggert as we explore: Why monogamy might not be your vibe (and that’s okay!) How to set rules and boundaries that actually work Understanding your attachment style so you can thrive, whether you’re open, po…
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Elemental Balancing with Kevin Kahakula’akea John Fong
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54:41In this illuminating episode, I sit down with Kevin Kahakula’akea John Fong —an internationally recognized cultural translator, facilitator, and speaker whose work bridges ancient wisdom with modern healing. We begin by exploring how history can offer perspective on today’s chaos, reflecting on past global crises and the role of queer leaders in sh…
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315: Sex, Science, and Solutions For Gay Men – Dr. Joshua Gonzales
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36:52Sex. Sexual Dysfunction. You're junk just ain't working right. Don't panic gay men. But get the right help. Today, Dr. Joshua R. Gonzalez, a board-certified urologist and sexual health specialist based in West Hollywood, dives deep into the world of gay mens sexual health, hormone balance, and of course the overall biggest challenge - erectile dysf…
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314: How Not To Lose Your Sanity As A Gay Man In These Crazy Times - Rick Clemons
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15:23Let's be honest. The planet is a little crazy these days, from politics to divides amongst us as humans on a wide variety of issues - including our rights being stripped away for being LGBTQ+- it is only going to get more challenging for many of us in marginalized communities. Today's podcast is for you gay men, truly for you, to help you find ways…
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In this deeply personal solo episode of Queerly Beloved, I recount my transformative journey of healing my father wound during a Conscious Kink retreat at the Jungle Gayborhood in Costa Rica in late 2024. Amidst the lush jungle, a profound memory emerged during a naked hike, unveiling layers of my father's emotional absence. This revelation led to …
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313: How Disco Defined Gay Life Today – Frank DeCaro
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47:58Disco! For most gay men of a certain age - like those of you who listen to 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk - Disco represented so much of our lives then and now. It was the age of freedom, fun, pushing the "extremes" and also the age of loss due the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In his newly released book, Author Frank DeCaro, takes us on a frolicking, entertainin…
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312: Sex, Shame, Boundaries, Tech, and Porn for the Gay Man. – Brandon Simpson
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44:51Some of the deepest challenges we face as gay men, is letting go of shame around virtually everything we do. From sex and relationships, to body image and the overt need to prove ourselves in our careers. Today, along with my guest, Brandon Simpson, we cover a wide variety of topics to help you bring more joy into your life as a gay or bisexual man…
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Living Unapologetically with Rick Clemons
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49:55In this episode we’re diving deep into the power of authenticity, self-expression, and unapologetically living your truth with someone who’s made it his life’s work to guide others out of their metaphorical closets. My guest for this episode is Rick Clemmons—a mindset shifter, closet buster, and all-around authenticity guru. Rick is the author of F…
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311: Connecting Deeper with Bodily Pleasure As Gay Men – Court Vox
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47:18Sex, intimacy, and connection—beyond the labels and limits. Society teaches us, as gay men, to define sexuality by where it happens, but what if it’s really about how we connect with ourselves and other gay men? Whether it’s a hookup or a long-term partnership, intimacy and liberation are possible everywhere. It’s all about unlocking your body’s wi…
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310: Overcoming Trauma with Mindfulness – Dr. Jason Durant
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42:31In this episode, we explore Boy From the North Country, the powerful self-help memoir by Dr. Durant. With the intensity of a car chase, Dr. Durant shares his journey from the volatile backroads of rural Northern New York to the vibrant but challenging world of gay San Francisco. Part memoir, part psychological insight, this story unpacks how trauma…
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309: Mindful Aging For Gay Man – Theresa Skaar
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36:47Mindfulness, meditation, self-mastery - all buzz, buzz, buzz worthy words these days. However, they are more then buzz words. They are are practices that as we ease out of the craziness of the holidays and 2024, can support all of us as gay men to embrace life through a new lens and settle into the daily chaos that can drive us crazy. From dating a…
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308: The Go To Relationship Guide For Gay Men – Tom Bruett
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36:23Let's be honest. Building a meaningful gay relationship doesn’t come with an instruction manual—or does it? I say it does. Enter The Go-To Relationship Guide for Gay Men by Tom Bruett, the ultimate playbook for navigating love, connection, and everything in between. Whether you’re struggling with communication, intimacy, or just figuring out how to…
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(Re)Claiming our Weirdness with Dr. Michael R. Smith
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53:55Today we've got Dr. Michael R. Smith who has helped connect individuals with their Divine potential for over 20 years. As a doctoral trained counselor, spiritual medium, and healing practitioner of indigenous ceremony, Michael's great joy is to serve as a spiritual guide for those at all levels of awakening. In addition to his annual northern Calif…
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307: How Gay Camping Helps You Overcome Social Anxiety & Embracing Mistakes – Upton Rand
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37:28When life hands you lemons, you go camping, even if you didn't think you liked camping. Inspired by his journey of recovering from divorce and an abusive relationship, Author Upton Rand shares how he found peace and a path forward even when his life was at it's darkest moments. In his books, Upton blends humor with heartfelt experiences as he recou…
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306: Let’s Talk About Enhancing Pleasure for Gay Men – Dr. Israel Martinez
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45:17Sex, pleasure, gay men. How do we find the pathway to enhance our sex and pleasure while letting go of the shame of growing up gay? First and foremost we embrace that we deserve to be gay men and experience pleasure. Helping us unpack the journey to pleasure is Dr. Israel Martinez with his new book Enhancing Pleasure for Gay Men: A Clinical Guide f…
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305: Breaking the Stigma: Embracing Gay Sex Work with Respect and Understanding – Matthew Roberts
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44:35It’s time to break the stigma and reframe the narrative around gay sex workers. When we realize it is legitimate work, we create a safe space for respect, dignity, and safety for those in the industry. Today's episode with gay sex worker and legal expert - Matthew Roberts, challenges outdated taboos, promotes understanding, and showcases how he adv…
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Today’s guest is the incredible Wolf Martinez who identifies a Human Being, as an In-Between person, between male and female and a person with Native and Hispanic roots. Wolf leads retreats and ceremonies across around the world and practices healing arts based in Indigenous and Oriental Medicine, as well as Life Counseling. His desire is to help p…
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304: Gay Man's Guide For Finding Healing and Strength in Chaotic Times – Wil Fisher
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42:53Trauma has impacted us deeply—especially here in the U.S., where the 2024 election brought new waves of confusion and fear for us as gay men. How do we heal from these experiences? Where do we find the strength to move forward? In this episode, I’m joined by fellow life coach and podcaster Wil Fisher to explore how healing ourselves creates ripples…
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303: Confidence to embrace the master and slave within for an amazing life – Philip Poole
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39:45In life, we're all playing the role's of Master and Slave. Don't cringe. It's true! You're the master of your destiny or a slave to everyone else's expectations. You're the slave to your job, or the master of finding balance between work and life. You're the slave to your fetishes, or the master of them. Today we take a provocative dive into the cu…
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Navigating Grief in the Workplace - Risky Benefits Podcast S4, E29
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45:47In this episode of Risky Benefits, we’ll learn about grief support strategies for building a more compassionate workplace. Listen to an enlightening conversation with Dr. Michelle Mariscal, EnergyM Certified Professional in Training and Development, and a seasoned expert in grief recovery and workplace wellness, to explore the profound impact of gr…
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ReUnion with Grandmother - A Plant Medicine Journey 🌱
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25:53In this special solo episode, I’m diving into my recent reunion with Grandmother Ayahuasca after an 18-month pause since my last journey. This eleventh sit—symbolically aligning with 1/11 and the new moon on Día de los Muertos—came at just the right time, ushered in by signs and synchronicities, and guided by the first female leader of one of the f…
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301: The Art of LGBTQ Affirming Therapy and Sex Positivity – Ann Russo
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42:21To be queer is an affirming move. Yet, it takes a lot of coming to terms with our queer selves and knowing how to hold ourselves in our highest self-esteem. Whether it is about being sex positive, owning your non-monogamy, or simply affirming your way of being the LGBTQ+ space as a Christ believer, you get to determine how to be and do you as a que…
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301: Standing Proud, Meeting The Moment – Voting For Your Life – Rick Clemons
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9:31It's November 1st. 5 Days before the most consequential election in U.S. history in my lifetime. To be honest, I'm nervous and concerned, but I am also a believer in that whatever happens our LGBTQ+ community will rise to the occasion. It's time to walk in the footprints of all those beautiful ancestral colors of the rainbow who have marched before…
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Bringing Consciousness into Kink with Shadi Terra
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1:12:28In this week’s episode of Queerly Beloved, I sit down with Shadi Terra, a Wild-at-Heart, Kink-positive, Relationship & Sexuality Educator who’s paving new pathways in the world of shamanic kink, conscious relationships, and transformational ritual. Shadi draws from a powerful blend of lived experiences and professional training to support personal …
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300: How To Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind – Todd Baratz
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34:03Ah. The pursuit of love. We all want it, whether it is for a lifetime or point in time. Yet, as gay men we often lose our minds and ourselves in the pursuit of love with another man and then we wonder WTF! We're did I go wrong, why is this happening to me, blah, blah, blah. Here's your wake up call guys. Todd Baratz, author of, "How To Love Someone…
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299: How to move from apathy, empathy, and Into action – Darren Calhoun
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42:29It's a charged world these days. From politics to religion. Even in our own gay world. It seems that from the apps to even in person meetings, we throw shade at each other without exercising empathy and understanding. Yet what happens when you to take a second look? When we slow down and exercise empathy and understanding, rather than staying in yo…
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645: Get Out To Vote to Live Your Life (UN)Closeted – Alex Jamieson
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34:57There's nothing more important, as a human being, than having the rights to live life on your terms - provided it doesn't intentionally hurt someone else. From body autonomy, to loving who you love, and worshipping the way you choose to worship. Everyone deserves these rights. Yet, in the politically charged environment - not only in the U.S., but …
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Specialty Billing Podcast - Risky Benefits Podcast S4, Ep28
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20:58Welcome to another episode of Risky Benefits! This week, we invite you to explore the world of Specialty Billing with our special guest, Emily Faimoa, Vice President of Client Administration at FBMC. Listen as Emily unravels the complexities and advantages of specialty billing solutions. From helping School Districts manage payroll deductions for p…
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"Dot by Dot" A Story-rich Interview with Justin Elizabether Sayre
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54:19Hello, Beloveds! This is the premiere episode for Season Three! Thanks for all your continued support! Speaking of support.. if you’re willing to help me reach my goal of 100 or more reviews, I would greatly appreciate a 5-star review! In this premiere episode, I interview the legendary Justin Elizabeth Sayre! Justin is a multi-talented writer, com…
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298: National Coming Out Day and Get Out To Vote – Rick Clemons
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11:15It's National Coming Out Day. A day we celebrate coming out and being our authentic self. Today is also a day that I am calling all gay men, LGBTQ+ individuals, and allies to come out and vote as if your rights depend on it - because they do. I'm passionate about supporting people coming out and passionate about getting out to vote and here's my ta…
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644: Living Your Life (UN)Closeted Part 14 – Embracing the Right Choice, Isn’t The Easiest One – Rick Clemons
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13:30Life is full of choices. Some easy, and some not so easy, right? Coming out, changing jobs, finding that just right soulmate. All of these decisions come with choices. Ironically, we put a lot of emphasis on making the right choice, and too often try to find the easy choice simultaneously. Yay, who doesn't want the easiest way when given the chance…
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297: How to release yourself into the fantasy and reality of being a sexual being – Emma Sayle
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33:32Fact: We're all sexual beings. Fact: That doesn't mean we all approach sex and our sexual fantasies the same way. Fact: Just because you are a gay or bisexual man, doesn't mean how you do sex and own your sexuality has to fit into a societal expectation box. Instead, heed the calling from KK Homme - produced by founder Emma Sayle - and release your…
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