The Gay Podcast for Everyone Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:50:14 -0500 http://www.thegaypodcastforeveryone.com en-us © 2026 The Gay Podcast for Everyone yes 35b7bc0b-ea7f-538e-b79e-ec68db03877e Angela Briones episodic true When I came out to my family, I was essentially asking them to come on this new journey with me. They were now the family of an LGBTQ+ person, and it was new to all of us. 

In this podcast, I chat with parents who chose unconditional love over fear and whose supportive conversations are helping to keep the closet door open. I also chat with folx in my LGBTQ+ community, who share their stories so that parents, families, and friends can listen in and understand the journey more. 

You don't have to understand the journey to choose unconditional love, and unconditional love doesn't mean you don't have questions, concerns, or fears. It just means we have to help each other through that conversation.  Let's talk about it!



]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) lgbtq, lbgq, lesbian, gay, allies Angela Briones https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6njigjh12ye7w5xlk9g2spgb3v2v?.jpg The Gay Podcast for Everyone http://www.thegaypodcastforeveryone.com Angela Briones 46. May We Be Little Deposits of Rainbows Wherever We Go (solo episode) 46. May We Be Little Deposits of Rainbows Wherever We Go (solo episode) This episode was inspired by my Substack blog post "May We Be Little Deposits of Rainbows Wherever We Go," written during Lesbian Visibility Week (April 20 - 26, 2026). In it, I reflect on how we often don't realize the quiet but meaningful impact we have on the people around us.

During a time when living authentically can feel more difficult, this episode is a little reminder that even the smallest acts of visibility can leave a lasting impact.

mentioned in this episode:

Episode 23: Is It Coming Out or Is It Just Stating a Fact? A conversation with LGBTQ+ podcaster, Holly Krivo

Let's stay connected on Substack!





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]]> This episode was inspired by my Substack blog post "May We Be Little Deposits of Rainbows Wherever We Go," written during Lesbian Visibility Week (April 20 - 26, 2026). In it, I reflect on how we often don't realize the quiet but meaningful impact we have on the people around us.

During a time when living authentically can feel more difficult, this episode is a little reminder that even the smallest acts of visibility can leave a lasting impact.

mentioned in this episode:

Episode 23: Is It Coming Out or Is It Just Stating a Fact? A conversation with LGBTQ+ podcaster, Holly Krivo

Let's stay connected on Substack!





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]]> Angela Briones Buzzsprout-19211437 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500 765 full false 45. How Small Gestures Speak Volumes, a conversation with Britt Barton, LTBTQ+ mindset coach 45. How Small Gestures Speak Volumes, a conversation with Britt Barton, LTBTQ+ mindset coach This episode contains a quick mention of suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available: THE TREVOR PROJECT (1-866-488-7386).

In this episode, Britt Barton (LGBTQ+ Mindset Coach) shares a story about how an unexpected gift from her grandmother made her feel seen, and how that gift impacted her coming out journey. 

Britt also shares her personal story of family expectations, embracing her identity, and becoming a role model for her LGBTQ+ family members.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The power of small gestures. 
  • As language evolves, so does our understanding of identity and of ourselves.
  • The responsibility we have to the younger LGBTQ+ generations.

This episode is a great reminder that when words fail us, or when we don't have the language to express ourselves, small gestures of acceptance can speak volumes.

If you are struggling with how to have a conversation with your loved one, I hope Britt's story offers a message that acceptance doesn't have to come in grand gestures. It can be in the quietest forms, and in doing so, it can heal wounds and create bonds. 

Note: This episode was recorded in August, 2024. 

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]]> This episode contains a quick mention of suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available: THE TREVOR PROJECT (1-866-488-7386).

In this episode, Britt Barton (LGBTQ+ Mindset Coach) shares a story about how an unexpected gift from her grandmother made her feel seen, and how that gift impacted her coming out journey. 

Britt also shares her personal story of family expectations, embracing her identity, and becoming a role model for her LGBTQ+ family members.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The power of small gestures. 
  • As language evolves, so does our understanding of identity and of ourselves.
  • The responsibility we have to the younger LGBTQ+ generations.

This episode is a great reminder that when words fail us, or when we don't have the language to express ourselves, small gestures of acceptance can speak volumes.

If you are struggling with how to have a conversation with your loved one, I hope Britt's story offers a message that acceptance doesn't have to come in grand gestures. It can be in the quietest forms, and in doing so, it can heal wounds and create bonds. 

Note: This episode was recorded in August, 2024. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-19015091 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1911 full true 44. Helping Your Trans Kid Thrive, with Jen Grosshandler (The GenderCool Project) | Podcasthon 2026 44. Helping Your Trans Kid Thrive, with Jen Grosshandler (The GenderCool Project) | Podcasthon 2026 The GenderCool Project was inspired by two parents, Jen and John Grosshandler, whose daughter is transgender. During a time when they needed to find information about raising transgender kiddos, they found a lot of misinformation.

They, along with a friend (Gearah Goldstein), an expert in diversity, as well as a proud transgender person, created The GenderCool Project as a way to share positive stories of all the amazing transgender and non-binary youth.

In this episode, Jen Grosshandler, co-founder of The GenderCool Project, and a proud mom of an LGBTQ+ kiddo joins me to talk about what it was like when her child came out and how it sparked The GenderCool Project. 

Key takeaways:

  • When your child tells you who they are, believe them.
  • Choose a positivity-forward mindset.
  • Learn to embrace change.
  • Surround yourself with positive role models.

To get involved with or donate to The GenderCool project, click HERE.

mentioned in this episode: EPISODE 20. Lisa Brennan, author of The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child.

note: this episode is a part of Podcasthon, a global initiative where, for one week, thousands of podcasters from all over the world raise awareness for charitable organizations doing vital work. 

Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

]]> The GenderCool Project was inspired by two parents, Jen and John Grosshandler, whose daughter is transgender. During a time when they needed to find information about raising transgender kiddos, they found a lot of misinformation.

They, along with a friend (Gearah Goldstein), an expert in diversity, as well as a proud transgender person, created The GenderCool Project as a way to share positive stories of all the amazing transgender and non-binary youth.

In this episode, Jen Grosshandler, co-founder of The GenderCool Project, and a proud mom of an LGBTQ+ kiddo joins me to talk about what it was like when her child came out and how it sparked The GenderCool Project. 

Key takeaways:

  • When your child tells you who they are, believe them.
  • Choose a positivity-forward mindset.
  • Learn to embrace change.
  • Surround yourself with positive role models.

To get involved with or donate to The GenderCool project, click HERE.

mentioned in this episode: EPISODE 20. Lisa Brennan, author of The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child.

note: this episode is a part of Podcasthon, a global initiative where, for one week, thousands of podcasters from all over the world raise awareness for charitable organizations doing vital work. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-18861633 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2102 full false 43. The Disney Bubble: a Pride episode (solo episode) 43. The Disney Bubble: a Pride episode (solo episode) When you are immersed in the Disney bubble, nothing else matters. Inside the bubble is joy, love, and self-expression.

In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story about how being in Disney World affected me in a way I did not anticipate. I went into it saying I would not wear those "silly ears." Then a few hours later, I was wearing Disney Pride ears. 

But this story is about more than Pride ears. It's about creating a space - for yourself and for your LGBTQ+ loved ones - where everything happening outside the bubble can't affect what's inside the bubble. 

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

If you'd like to learn more about the process of podcasting, check out my podcast Thank You For Joining Me: Inside Indie Podcasting


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]]> When you are immersed in the Disney bubble, nothing else matters. Inside the bubble is joy, love, and self-expression.

In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story about how being in Disney World affected me in a way I did not anticipate. I went into it saying I would not wear those "silly ears." Then a few hours later, I was wearing Disney Pride ears. 

But this story is about more than Pride ears. It's about creating a space - for yourself and for your LGBTQ+ loved ones - where everything happening outside the bubble can't affect what's inside the bubble. 

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

If you'd like to learn more about the process of podcasting, check out my podcast Thank You For Joining Me: Inside Indie Podcasting


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]]> Buzzsprout-17270055 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500 737 full false 42. Let them sparkle: a conversation with Give Them Glitter podcast 42. Let them sparkle: a conversation with Give Them Glitter podcast Three words: Give.Them.Glitter. 

There is so much meaning in just three words!

In this episode, Joshua and LesLeigh, the creators and hosts of the Give Them Glitter podcast, join me to talk about their podcast, join me to talk about their podcast, where they share their life stories about marriage, family, and raising two young boys, one who is non-binary and expresses himself with dresses and things outside of traditional gender norms and one who is more gender traditional. 

LesLeigh and Joshua use their voices and platform to share their personal stories about life, love, and raising good humans. 

On this episode, we talk about:

  • the impact of the words "give them glitter"
  • how past experiences with family shaped the way they connect with their kids
  • the idea of parenting "with the end in mind" 
  • the importance of being an example in your community and modeling lgbtq+ allyship for your kids

Joshua and LesLeigh of Give Them Glitter podcast or pure GOLD! 

Find Give Them Glitter podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Instagram: @givethemglitterpodcast

Follow LesLeigh on Substack at Her Written Style on Instagram at @herwrittenstyle.

Follow Joshua on Instagram at @joshuaahouston or on his new podcast, The Joshua Houston Podcast.



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]]> Three words: Give.Them.Glitter. 

There is so much meaning in just three words!

In this episode, Joshua and LesLeigh, the creators and hosts of the Give Them Glitter podcast, join me to talk about their podcast, join me to talk about their podcast, where they share their life stories about marriage, family, and raising two young boys, one who is non-binary and expresses himself with dresses and things outside of traditional gender norms and one who is more gender traditional. 

LesLeigh and Joshua use their voices and platform to share their personal stories about life, love, and raising good humans. 

On this episode, we talk about:

  • the impact of the words "give them glitter"
  • how past experiences with family shaped the way they connect with their kids
  • the idea of parenting "with the end in mind" 
  • the importance of being an example in your community and modeling lgbtq+ allyship for your kids

Joshua and LesLeigh of Give Them Glitter podcast or pure GOLD! 

Find Give Them Glitter podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Instagram: @givethemglitterpodcast

Follow LesLeigh on Substack at Her Written Style on Instagram at @herwrittenstyle.

Follow Joshua on Instagram at @joshuaahouston or on his new podcast, The Joshua Houston Podcast.



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]]> Buzzsprout-16700387 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0600 2885 42 full false 41. Holding space for optimism in 2025 with Molly Lee of Optimistic Soap 41. Holding space for optimism in 2025 with Molly Lee of Optimistic Soap Post-election, we're in a year that is very concerning regarding the rights of my LGBTQ+ community. I'm trying hard to hold space for things like joy and optimism and feel stronger than ever that visibility and allyship are vital.

So, who better to have a conversation about optimism and allyship than Molly Lee, the owner of Optimistic Soap, an Asian-woman-owned business that makes and sells artisanal handcrafted soap with natural ingredients and also highlights various LGBTQ+ fundraisers through its business and products?

Optimistic Soap has witty names like Concepts of a Plan (named after a batch of soap that didn't go as planned) and includes an entire line of soaps focused on the LGBTQ+ community, like the popular Love Wins soap.   

In this episode, we talk about everything from how Optimistic Soap started to why demonstrating visible allyship is so important, especially right now, and it can start with a little thing, like soap.


Find Optimistic Soap:
www.optimisticsoap.com
On Facebook or Instagram

Instagram reels mentioned in this episode:
"Organic lesbians" reel
Birthday reel benefitting the Trevor Project

Current fundraiser:
This month (January 2025), Optimistic Soap is fundraising for Point of Pride, which offers healthcare for the trans community, including surgery and gender-affirming gear, and Sylvia Rivera Law Project, which provides free legal services to low-income trans, intersex, and gender non-conforming folx.

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

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]]> Post-election, we're in a year that is very concerning regarding the rights of my LGBTQ+ community. I'm trying hard to hold space for things like joy and optimism and feel stronger than ever that visibility and allyship are vital.

So, who better to have a conversation about optimism and allyship than Molly Lee, the owner of Optimistic Soap, an Asian-woman-owned business that makes and sells artisanal handcrafted soap with natural ingredients and also highlights various LGBTQ+ fundraisers through its business and products?

Optimistic Soap has witty names like Concepts of a Plan (named after a batch of soap that didn't go as planned) and includes an entire line of soaps focused on the LGBTQ+ community, like the popular Love Wins soap.   

In this episode, we talk about everything from how Optimistic Soap started to why demonstrating visible allyship is so important, especially right now, and it can start with a little thing, like soap.


Find Optimistic Soap:
www.optimisticsoap.com
On Facebook or Instagram

Instagram reels mentioned in this episode:
"Organic lesbians" reel
Birthday reel benefitting the Trevor Project

Current fundraiser:
This month (January 2025), Optimistic Soap is fundraising for Point of Pride, which offers healthcare for the trans community, including surgery and gender-affirming gear, and Sylvia Rivera Law Project, which provides free legal services to low-income trans, intersex, and gender non-conforming folx.

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

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]]> Angela Briones Buzzsprout-16418991 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0600 1980 41 full true 40. It's all connected: a conversation with Rita-Soledad Fernández-Paulino of Wealth Para Todos 40. It's all connected: a conversation with Rita-Soledad Fernández-Paulino of Wealth Para Todos I'm ending the year with a casual and enjoyable conversation with Soledad Fernández-Paulino (they/them), the founder and CEO of Wealth Para Todos, a money and self-care coaching company dedicated to empowering BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ communities.

The overall topic of our conversation was gender roles in the household and how we shift traditional household tasks from gender to skill set or personal preference. However, this conversation ended up flowing in so many wonderful directions, and we touched on so many different topics, including: 

  • unconditional love versus unconditional acceptance
  • the importance of living in safe and affirming spaces (and the importance of understanding the financial aspects of it)
  • learning about gender expression and identity through our children


You can find Soledad at:
Instagram: @wealthparatodos
LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/wealthparatodos
Website: https://www.wealthparatodos.com
Weekly Email Series: Todo Con Tiempo Tuesday
Free Mini-Course: How to Engage in D.I.V.E.R.S.E. Self-care

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

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]]> I'm ending the year with a casual and enjoyable conversation with Soledad Fernández-Paulino (they/them), the founder and CEO of Wealth Para Todos, a money and self-care coaching company dedicated to empowering BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ communities.

The overall topic of our conversation was gender roles in the household and how we shift traditional household tasks from gender to skill set or personal preference. However, this conversation ended up flowing in so many wonderful directions, and we touched on so many different topics, including: 

  • unconditional love versus unconditional acceptance
  • the importance of living in safe and affirming spaces (and the importance of understanding the financial aspects of it)
  • learning about gender expression and identity through our children


You can find Soledad at:
Instagram: @wealthparatodos
LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/wealthparatodos
Website: https://www.wealthparatodos.com
Weekly Email Series: Todo Con Tiempo Tuesday
Free Mini-Course: How to Engage in D.I.V.E.R.S.E. Self-care

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

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]]> Buzzsprout-16228504 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0600 2398 3 40 full true 39. He Played With Dolls. A chat with writer, Luis Ignacio Andrade 39. He Played With Dolls. A chat with writer, Luis Ignacio Andrade My guest today is Luis Ignacio Andrade. He's a writer whose collection of essays in He Played With Dolls, chronicles his life as a Latinx gay male growing up in a family dominated by machismo. The title highlights the stereotypes that folks have about gender and boys showing interest in "girl things":  dresses, dolls, and Barbies. 

In our chat today, Luis shares how he dealt with a lot of shame for those things growing up and how a seemingly small gesture from an uncle gave him a sense of acceptance when he needed it the most. 

He also shares how after a lot of bumps along the way, his relationship with his mom has done a complete 180, and today she is one of his biggest allies.  

If this episode leaves you with just one thing, I hope it's to remember a person who did that one thing or said that one thing that was so meaningful to you and left such an impression in your life that it's made the biggest difference. And I hope it inspires you to be a positive influence in someone else's life. 

mentioned in this episode:
The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs, Ph.D.

Follow Luis Ignacio Andrade on Instagram or at heplayedwithdolls.com

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

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]]> My guest today is Luis Ignacio Andrade. He's a writer whose collection of essays in He Played With Dolls, chronicles his life as a Latinx gay male growing up in a family dominated by machismo. The title highlights the stereotypes that folks have about gender and boys showing interest in "girl things":  dresses, dolls, and Barbies. 

In our chat today, Luis shares how he dealt with a lot of shame for those things growing up and how a seemingly small gesture from an uncle gave him a sense of acceptance when he needed it the most. 

He also shares how after a lot of bumps along the way, his relationship with his mom has done a complete 180, and today she is one of his biggest allies.  

If this episode leaves you with just one thing, I hope it's to remember a person who did that one thing or said that one thing that was so meaningful to you and left such an impression in your life that it's made the biggest difference. And I hope it inspires you to be a positive influence in someone else's life. 

mentioned in this episode:
The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs, Ph.D.

Follow Luis Ignacio Andrade on Instagram or at heplayedwithdolls.com

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

]]> Buzzsprout-15951298 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 2665 3 39 full true 38. The Joys (and Challenges) of Trying to Conceive as a Queer Couple: a conversation with Morgan Henry Kerr 38. The Joys (and Challenges) of Trying to Conceive as a Queer Couple: a conversation with Morgan Henry Kerr Morgan Henry Kerr (she/her) is a queer mom whose journey to parenthood with her wife was filled with a lot of questions. She quickly discovered a lack of resources for the queer community and decided to create the resources and tools she wished she had during her TTC experience.

In this episode, Morgan discusses what it means to be a TTC doula and shares some of the tools she uses to help folx navigate the hurdles of trying to conceive. She also shares the hurdles of what it means to be a non-bio parent and to pursue second-parent adoption to secure legal rights for her child.

This episode is for anyone in the lgbtq+ community or whose lgbtq+ loved one is curious about the journey of trying to conceive. 

To connect with Morgan and book a 1:1 consult call:
Instagram: Iam_mamomhk

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

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]]> Morgan Henry Kerr (she/her) is a queer mom whose journey to parenthood with her wife was filled with a lot of questions. She quickly discovered a lack of resources for the queer community and decided to create the resources and tools she wished she had during her TTC experience.

In this episode, Morgan discusses what it means to be a TTC doula and shares some of the tools she uses to help folx navigate the hurdles of trying to conceive. She also shares the hurdles of what it means to be a non-bio parent and to pursue second-parent adoption to secure legal rights for her child.

This episode is for anyone in the lgbtq+ community or whose lgbtq+ loved one is curious about the journey of trying to conceive. 

To connect with Morgan and book a 1:1 consult call:
Instagram: Iam_mamomhk

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

]]> Buzzsprout-15838001 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500 2689 3 38 full false 37. Tapping into the secrets of using our voice (loud and proud!) with Pam Covarrubias, host of the Café con Pam podcast 37. Tapping into the secrets of using our voice (loud and proud!) with Pam Covarrubias, host of the Café con Pam podcast My guest today is Pam Covarrubias (host of Café con Pam podcast). She is a business coach, podcaster, and speaker, and she introduced a concept called Calladita Culture. Calladita Culture is based on a cultural expression in the Latino culture: "Calladita te ves más bonita" (you're prettier when you're quiet)

In this episode, we'll dive into what that expression means and its impact on sharing our voice. Although this is rooted in Latine culture, this is something that so many of us have grown up with - learning to be polite and quiet and not make waves. But sometimes living out and proud or being a proud allly means you're gonna make waves, and learning to be comfortable in that isn't easy when you've been taught the opposite.

Pam joins me on the podcast today to break down the term Calladita Culture as it relates to sharing our voice and to share some insight on the inner work we can do to break the cycles (and the narratives) we've carried throughout our lives.

 
Follow Pam on Instagram , at cafeconpam.com or on the Café con Pam Podcast.

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

]]> My guest today is Pam Covarrubias (host of Café con Pam podcast). She is a business coach, podcaster, and speaker, and she introduced a concept called Calladita Culture. Calladita Culture is based on a cultural expression in the Latino culture: "Calladita te ves más bonita" (you're prettier when you're quiet)

In this episode, we'll dive into what that expression means and its impact on sharing our voice. Although this is rooted in Latine culture, this is something that so many of us have grown up with - learning to be polite and quiet and not make waves. But sometimes living out and proud or being a proud allly means you're gonna make waves, and learning to be comfortable in that isn't easy when you've been taught the opposite.

Pam joins me on the podcast today to break down the term Calladita Culture as it relates to sharing our voice and to share some insight on the inner work we can do to break the cycles (and the narratives) we've carried throughout our lives.

 
Follow Pam on Instagram , at cafeconpam.com or on the Café con Pam Podcast.

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

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]]> Buzzsprout-15660561 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500 2327 3 37 full false 36. Coming Out Later in Life with Jillian Abby, author of Perfectly Queer 36. Coming Out Later in Life with Jillian Abby, author of Perfectly Queer In this episode, I chat with author, Jillian Abby (she/her), as we discuss the topic of coming out later in life, which she chronicles in her memoir, Perfectly Queer: Facing Big Fears, Living Hard Truths, and Loving Myself Fully Out of the Closet. 

Jillian's story, which she shares in her book, is about her coming out later in life - after a nineteen-year marriage and having two children. As you can imagine, it wasn't an easy process.

As I was reading it, I stopped right in the middle of it to ask her to be on the podcast because I kept thinking how this wasn't a book just for the LGBTQ+ community. I mean, yes, the title is Perfectly Queer, but the story, at its essence is one that, I think, anyone can identify with.

Without giving anything away, I think my favorite chapter was when she shared the fact that her mom was now the parent of an LGBTQ+ person, and how that not only challenged their beliefs but also shifted the dynamic of their conversations. 

I've talked a lot about that particular topic on the podcast, and that's exactly what this podcast is rooted in so, for me, it's just another reason why this book isn't only for the LGBTQ+ community, but also parents and allies. 

I don't want to give too much away, but I hope this chat with Jillian inspires you to grab the book asap and share it with others.

Find Perfectly Queer HERE.
Follow Jillian on Instagram and Substack

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

mentioned in this episode: Episode 9 - Chris Tompkins, author of Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground


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]]> In this episode, I chat with author, Jillian Abby (she/her), as we discuss the topic of coming out later in life, which she chronicles in her memoir, Perfectly Queer: Facing Big Fears, Living Hard Truths, and Loving Myself Fully Out of the Closet. 

Jillian's story, which she shares in her book, is about her coming out later in life - after a nineteen-year marriage and having two children. As you can imagine, it wasn't an easy process.

As I was reading it, I stopped right in the middle of it to ask her to be on the podcast because I kept thinking how this wasn't a book just for the LGBTQ+ community. I mean, yes, the title is Perfectly Queer, but the story, at its essence is one that, I think, anyone can identify with.

Without giving anything away, I think my favorite chapter was when she shared the fact that her mom was now the parent of an LGBTQ+ person, and how that not only challenged their beliefs but also shifted the dynamic of their conversations. 

I've talked a lot about that particular topic on the podcast, and that's exactly what this podcast is rooted in so, for me, it's just another reason why this book isn't only for the LGBTQ+ community, but also parents and allies. 

I don't want to give too much away, but I hope this chat with Jillian inspires you to grab the book asap and share it with others.

Find Perfectly Queer HERE.
Follow Jillian on Instagram and Substack

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

mentioned in this episode: Episode 9 - Chris Tompkins, author of Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground


Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

]]> Buzzsprout-15470378 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2762 3 36 full true 35. Ben Greene, author of My Child is Trans, Now What? 35. Ben Greene, author of My Child is Trans, Now What? Speaker, author, and an LGBTQ+ inclusion advocate, Ben Greene, joins me on the podcast to chat about his book,  My Child is Trans, Now What? A Joy-Centered Approach to Support.

Ben is a transgender man who is using his voice and his experience to educate parents and families as they navigate questions regarding their child's coming out as transgender. 

Ben's book is a unique go-to guide for parents of transgendered children, offering insight as to how parents of trans kids can be better allies, build supportive communities, and find a joy-centered approach to navigating the journey as a family.

Find Ben's book HERE. 
Follow Ben on Instagram at @pseudo.bro

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]]> Speaker, author, and an LGBTQ+ inclusion advocate, Ben Greene, joins me on the podcast to chat about his book,  My Child is Trans, Now What? A Joy-Centered Approach to Support.

Ben is a transgender man who is using his voice and his experience to educate parents and families as they navigate questions regarding their child's coming out as transgender. 

Ben's book is a unique go-to guide for parents of transgendered children, offering insight as to how parents of trans kids can be better allies, build supportive communities, and find a joy-centered approach to navigating the journey as a family.

Find Ben's book HERE. 
Follow Ben on Instagram at @pseudo.bro

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]]> Angela Briones Buzzsprout-15305174 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0500 2596 3 35 full true 34. Gay Weddings and Proposal Stories 34. Gay Weddings and Proposal Stories Happy Pride, everyone!

For Pride Month, I thought it would be fun to hear some proposal and wedding stories because who doesn't love a gay wedding?

In this episode, a few of my past guests share their proposal stories and some of their favorite moments from their weddings. Whether you're in the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, I think you'll enjoy it. It's a great way to celebrate Pride Month!

Listen to the guests in past episodes:
Episode 23 Holly Krivo
Episode 29 Two Gay Grandpas Travel
Episode 30 Steve Silverman

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]]> Happy Pride, everyone!

For Pride Month, I thought it would be fun to hear some proposal and wedding stories because who doesn't love a gay wedding?

In this episode, a few of my past guests share their proposal stories and some of their favorite moments from their weddings. Whether you're in the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, I think you'll enjoy it. It's a great way to celebrate Pride Month!

Listen to the guests in past episodes:
Episode 23 Holly Krivo
Episode 29 Two Gay Grandpas Travel
Episode 30 Steve Silverman

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Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone


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]]> Angela Briones Buzzsprout-15215709 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1544 3 34 full true 33. How to Wear Your Pride as an Ally: a chat with Laura Stuart of jewelry brand Laura Elizabeth 33. How to Wear Your Pride as an Ally: a chat with Laura Stuart of jewelry brand Laura Elizabeth In 2021, I got a DM from a jeweler designer named Laura Stuart. She reached out, asking for some feedback on a couple of jewelry designs. 

She was creating some pieces that she was designing at the request of a grandmother whose grandson was being bullied at school for being gay, and the grandmother wanted Laura's help in designing something that would symbolize her pride and allyship. 

The story behind those necklaces is such a great story of a grandmother who wanted to support her grandson, and of Laura herself, who is an absolute ally. 

As we start Pride month, this is such a great topic because the question that I get a lot from friends and family members is, "Can I wear a rainbow if I'm not gay?" My answer is: YES! Your allyship and support are always welcomed, in my opinion, and I hope this episode will encourage you to wear your support for your lgbtq+ loved one.

Topics in this episode:

  • the background of the Pauline and Ricky Rainbow Acceptance necklaces.
  • how Laura recently started to incorporate more inclusivity in her jewelry line after she was contacted by a trans woman looking for jewelry in other sizes. 
  • we're gonna re-visit one of the first topics we chatted about via Instagram about the word "partner", and how our thoughts on that word have changed in the last few years.

Laura Elizabeth is sustainable, ethically made jewelry made in the US, for women, by women. And more than that, Laura Stuart is an ally of the lgbtq+ community and a good friend of this podcast. 

Shop Laura Elizabeth to support small businesses and the LGBTQ+ community. Look for the Pauline and Ricky Rainbow Acceptance necklaces. 

connect with Laura Elizabeth: lauraelizabethjewelry.com and on Instagram

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]]> In 2021, I got a DM from a jeweler designer named Laura Stuart. She reached out, asking for some feedback on a couple of jewelry designs. 

She was creating some pieces that she was designing at the request of a grandmother whose grandson was being bullied at school for being gay, and the grandmother wanted Laura's help in designing something that would symbolize her pride and allyship. 

The story behind those necklaces is such a great story of a grandmother who wanted to support her grandson, and of Laura herself, who is an absolute ally. 

As we start Pride month, this is such a great topic because the question that I get a lot from friends and family members is, "Can I wear a rainbow if I'm not gay?" My answer is: YES! Your allyship and support are always welcomed, in my opinion, and I hope this episode will encourage you to wear your support for your lgbtq+ loved one.

Topics in this episode:

  • the background of the Pauline and Ricky Rainbow Acceptance necklaces.
  • how Laura recently started to incorporate more inclusivity in her jewelry line after she was contacted by a trans woman looking for jewelry in other sizes. 
  • we're gonna re-visit one of the first topics we chatted about via Instagram about the word "partner", and how our thoughts on that word have changed in the last few years.

Laura Elizabeth is sustainable, ethically made jewelry made in the US, for women, by women. And more than that, Laura Stuart is an ally of the lgbtq+ community and a good friend of this podcast. 

Shop Laura Elizabeth to support small businesses and the LGBTQ+ community. Look for the Pauline and Ricky Rainbow Acceptance necklaces. 

connect with Laura Elizabeth: lauraelizabethjewelry.com and on Instagram

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone


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]]> Buzzsprout-15153612 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0500 2236 3 33 full true 32. Can Lesbians Say "Gay"? (solo episode) 32. Can Lesbians Say "Gay"? (solo episode)  "I've noticed more lesbian women referring to themselves as gay... I'm curious as to why." 

This is something someone said to me recently. An inference that lesbians (like myself) were using the wrong word. 

At first, I was a bit shocked by the question because I've never known anyone who was bothered by it. Like, this isn't new. Lesbians say gay. It's ok. Then it made me think (Gay men can't be lesbians, so does that mean lesbians can't be gay?). Ultimately, it made me listen to the words folx use to describe themselves. What word feels comfortable? 

This is a quick episode about all all the above.

spoiler alert: lesbians can (and do) say "gay."

mentioned in this episode: Perfectly Queer by Jillian Abby

Connect with me:
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Website: thegaypodastforeveryone.com

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]]>  "I've noticed more lesbian women referring to themselves as gay... I'm curious as to why." 

This is something someone said to me recently. An inference that lesbians (like myself) were using the wrong word. 

At first, I was a bit shocked by the question because I've never known anyone who was bothered by it. Like, this isn't new. Lesbians say gay. It's ok. Then it made me think (Gay men can't be lesbians, so does that mean lesbians can't be gay?). Ultimately, it made me listen to the words folx use to describe themselves. What word feels comfortable? 

This is a quick episode about all all the above.

spoiler alert: lesbians can (and do) say "gay."

mentioned in this episode: Perfectly Queer by Jillian Abby

Connect with me:
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone
Website: thegaypodastforeveryone.com

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]]> Angela Briones Buzzsprout-15093506 Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500 735 3 32 full false 31. The impact of culture, family, and privilege with Israel and Sunem Tovar, hosts of Money Noticias podcast. 31. The impact of culture, family, and privilege with Israel and Sunem Tovar, hosts of Money Noticias podcast. Israel and Sunem Tovar are first-gen Latine siblings and hosts of Money Noticias podcast.

If you’ve listened to their podcast, you know that their dynamic is so fun and supportive. That's why I asked them to join me on this episode - to talk about having the support of our family and our siblings as we live out and proud.

Although our lens in this episode is one of our Latine community, the topics we discuss are universal topics within our LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, we discuss:

  • personal stories, touching on themes of sibling influence, personal identities, and the process of coming out as LGBTQ+ within our family. 
  • Israel shares his journey of self-discovery and acceptance regarding his sexuality, emphasizing the role Sunem played in supporting him. 
  • The challenges and nuances of learning how to share our voice so we can make an impact.
  • Israel and Sunim also share their future plans for the Money Noticias podcast! We get the chisme! (aka the tea!)

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast: Meet Israel and Sunim Tovar
00:39 Exploring sibling dynamics and influences
03:09 The journey to starting a podcast
05:53 Personal stories of coming out and family acceptance
08:19 The impact of culture and privilege on coming out
15:13 Navigating intersectionality in podcasting and beyond
18:51 Reflecting on the impacts of culture
20:36 Exploring introversion and extroversion in society
21:03 Navigating identity
21:51 Finding your voice and advocacy
22:19 Introvert, ambivert, or extravert
22:39 The Impact of Culture and Identity on Self-Expression
23:16 The role of privilege in safety and self-expression
23:52 Allyship and normalizing LGBTQ+ identities
27:35 The importance of family support in the LGBTQ+ community
28:34 The privilege of living in a city that supports the lgbtq+ community
31:49 Get the tea on what's next for Money Noticias
33:20 Where to follow/find Money Noticias

Mentioned in this episode: Laura Elizabeth Jewelry

Connect with Money Noticias podcast:
Instagram: @moneynoticiaspodcast
Website: moneynoticiaspodcast.com

Connect with me:
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone
Website: thegaypodastforeveryone.com

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]]> Israel and Sunem Tovar are first-gen Latine siblings and hosts of Money Noticias podcast.

If you’ve listened to their podcast, you know that their dynamic is so fun and supportive. That's why I asked them to join me on this episode - to talk about having the support of our family and our siblings as we live out and proud.

Although our lens in this episode is one of our Latine community, the topics we discuss are universal topics within our LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, we discuss:

  • personal stories, touching on themes of sibling influence, personal identities, and the process of coming out as LGBTQ+ within our family. 
  • Israel shares his journey of self-discovery and acceptance regarding his sexuality, emphasizing the role Sunem played in supporting him. 
  • The challenges and nuances of learning how to share our voice so we can make an impact.
  • Israel and Sunim also share their future plans for the Money Noticias podcast! We get the chisme! (aka the tea!)

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast: Meet Israel and Sunim Tovar
00:39 Exploring sibling dynamics and influences
03:09 The journey to starting a podcast
05:53 Personal stories of coming out and family acceptance
08:19 The impact of culture and privilege on coming out
15:13 Navigating intersectionality in podcasting and beyond
18:51 Reflecting on the impacts of culture
20:36 Exploring introversion and extroversion in society
21:03 Navigating identity
21:51 Finding your voice and advocacy
22:19 Introvert, ambivert, or extravert
22:39 The Impact of Culture and Identity on Self-Expression
23:16 The role of privilege in safety and self-expression
23:52 Allyship and normalizing LGBTQ+ identities
27:35 The importance of family support in the LGBTQ+ community
28:34 The privilege of living in a city that supports the lgbtq+ community
31:49 Get the tea on what's next for Money Noticias
33:20 Where to follow/find Money Noticias

Mentioned in this episode: Laura Elizabeth Jewelry

Connect with Money Noticias podcast:
Instagram: @moneynoticiaspodcast
Website: moneynoticiaspodcast.com

Connect with me:
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone
Website: thegaypodastforeveryone.com

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]]> Buzzsprout-14963568 Wed, 01 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500 2340 3 31 full true 30. Steve Silverman, host of World Gone Good Podcast 30. Steve Silverman, host of World Gone Good Podcast Steve Silverman is the host of the World Gone Good podcast, where he talks to everyday people about how they’re making the world a little better and finding the good in it. 

Steve is on the podcast today to share his coming out story and his journey with his family. 

On this episode, Steve shares:

  • How having a sibling who is also gay (and came out before him) created a challenge for his own coming out
  • How he considered pretending to be straight because he didn’t want to disappoint his parents
  • How his parents had different reactions to each of their kids coming out and how, over time, they were able to repair communication

In addition to his podcast, Steve is an award-winning writer/producer/director and has just written his first novel, Drown Town: A Dog Walking Detectives Mystery: Book One..

Follow World Gone Good on Instagram and find  the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! 

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]]> Steve Silverman is the host of the World Gone Good podcast, where he talks to everyday people about how they’re making the world a little better and finding the good in it. 

Steve is on the podcast today to share his coming out story and his journey with his family. 

On this episode, Steve shares:

  • How having a sibling who is also gay (and came out before him) created a challenge for his own coming out
  • How he considered pretending to be straight because he didn’t want to disappoint his parents
  • How his parents had different reactions to each of their kids coming out and how, over time, they were able to repair communication

In addition to his podcast, Steve is an award-winning writer/producer/director and has just written his first novel, Drown Town: A Dog Walking Detectives Mystery: Book One..

Follow World Gone Good on Instagram and find  the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! 

Share this podcast with someone you think might find value from it, and please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts! New episodes every month (with some bonuses in between).

follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone



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]]> Angela Briones Buzzsprout-14782618 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1835 3 30 full true 29. Two Gay Grandpas Travel (Grandpa Scott and Grandpa Bobby) are life (and travel) goals! 29. Two Gay Grandpas Travel (Grandpa Scott and Grandpa Bobby) are life (and travel) goals! Grandpa Scott and Grandpa Bobby (Two Gay Grandpas Travel) did not set out to be YouTube sensations. But in December of 2023, thanks to a shout-out from a social media influencer, Scott and Bobby's YouTube travel channel took off!

Their YouTube channel (Two Gay Grandpas Travel) now has 98,000 subscribers (and counting) and chronicles their many travel adventures. From hiking to cruises, the grandpas share personal, heartfelt videos in hopes of sharing their love for travel.

Now, people from all over the world affectionately call them "Grandpas."

Together 45 years, with two kids and six grandchildren, Grandpa Scott and Grandpa Bobby have given thousands of people gay role models to look up to and have shown everyone that age is just a number. As Grandpa Scott says, if your health allows, "get out there and travel!"

From their coming out story to filling us in on their next adventure, listen in as Scott and Bobby discuss their newfound role as everyone's honorary (gay) grandpas. 

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follow Two Gay Grandpas (YouTube): Two Gay Grandpas Travel YouTube channel

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]]> Grandpa Scott and Grandpa Bobby (Two Gay Grandpas Travel) did not set out to be YouTube sensations. But in December of 2023, thanks to a shout-out from a social media influencer, Scott and Bobby's YouTube travel channel took off!

Their YouTube channel (Two Gay Grandpas Travel) now has 98,000 subscribers (and counting) and chronicles their many travel adventures. From hiking to cruises, the grandpas share personal, heartfelt videos in hopes of sharing their love for travel.

Now, people from all over the world affectionately call them "Grandpas."

Together 45 years, with two kids and six grandchildren, Grandpa Scott and Grandpa Bobby have given thousands of people gay role models to look up to and have shown everyone that age is just a number. As Grandpa Scott says, if your health allows, "get out there and travel!"

From their coming out story to filling us in on their next adventure, listen in as Scott and Bobby discuss their newfound role as everyone's honorary (gay) grandpas. 

Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! 

Share this podcast with someone you think might find value from it, and please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts! New episodes every month (with some bonuses in between).


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theygaypodastforeveryone.com
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]]> Angela Briones Buzzsprout-14702170 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2614 3 29 full false 28. Charly Stoever (aka Traveler Charly) of Millionaire Unicorn podcast talks about top surgery, chosen family and personal and financial independence. 28. Charly Stoever (aka Traveler Charly) of Millionaire Unicorn podcast talks about top surgery, chosen family and personal and financial independence. Charly Stoever (he/they,  aka Traveler Charly, ) is a non-binary  latinx money coach, speaker, and host of the Unicorn Millionaire Podcast.

On a recent post on their Instagram, Charly wrote about everything they wish they had known before getting top surgery and aligning with their true self. The post was honest and inspirational, and I asked them to join me for an episode to talk about it.

From going to the hospital alone and not having the support of their family to carving out personal and financial independence, Charly shares some of the lessons they've learned along the way.
 
Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Share this podcast with someone you think might find value from it, and please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts! New episodes every month (with some bonuses in between).
 
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]]> Charly Stoever (he/they,  aka Traveler Charly, ) is a non-binary  latinx money coach, speaker, and host of the Unicorn Millionaire Podcast.

On a recent post on their Instagram, Charly wrote about everything they wish they had known before getting top surgery and aligning with their true self. The post was honest and inspirational, and I asked them to join me for an episode to talk about it.

From going to the hospital alone and not having the support of their family to carving out personal and financial independence, Charly shares some of the lessons they've learned along the way.
 
Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Share this podcast with someone you think might find value from it, and please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts! New episodes every month (with some bonuses in between).
 
Find the podcast on Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

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]]> Buzzsprout-14564181 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0600 2471 3 28 full true 27. Why a supportive family makes all the difference, with Surviving podcast host, David Keck 27. Why a supportive family makes all the difference, with Surviving podcast host, David Keck David's family told him these words: we cannot fully love you if we  don't know all of you.

Talk about unconditional love.

Today's guest, David Keck (host of Surviving podcast), quite literally came out with the help of his family. Just as he was grappling with his religion and his sexuality, yet going through the motions of life (girlfriends, breakups, etc), his family sat him down and talked to him about the importance of accepting himself rather than trying to be someone he wasn't.

David also experienced a life-altering moment when he was the victim of a hate crime.

Significant moments, to say the least.

In this episode, we talk about how his relationship with God has been challenged over the years and how, from day one, his family helped him love and accept himself.

David reminds us of the importance of a strong foundation of family and friends or friends who are family.
 
Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Share this podcast with someone you think might find value from it, and please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts! New episodes every month (with some bonuses in between).
 
Find the podcast on Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

mentioned in this episode:

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]]> David's family told him these words: we cannot fully love you if we  don't know all of you.

Talk about unconditional love.

Today's guest, David Keck (host of Surviving podcast), quite literally came out with the help of his family. Just as he was grappling with his religion and his sexuality, yet going through the motions of life (girlfriends, breakups, etc), his family sat him down and talked to him about the importance of accepting himself rather than trying to be someone he wasn't.

David also experienced a life-altering moment when he was the victim of a hate crime.

Significant moments, to say the least.

In this episode, we talk about how his relationship with God has been challenged over the years and how, from day one, his family helped him love and accept himself.

David reminds us of the importance of a strong foundation of family and friends or friends who are family.
 
Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Share this podcast with someone you think might find value from it, and please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts! New episodes every month (with some bonuses in between).
 
Find the podcast on Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

mentioned in this episode:

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]]> Buzzsprout-14339974 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0600 1905 3 27 full false 26. Solo episode: Awkward Conversations. Stronger Connections. 26. Solo episode: Awkward Conversations. Stronger Connections. Welcome back to a new season of the podcast!

Awkward Conversations. Stronger Connections. That's the vibe for this episode and this podcast season because, sometimes, good things come from uncomfortable conversations!

When I came out to my family, it wasn't an easy conversation. But it definitely built a stronger connection. And, over time, it allowed us to recognize the similarities in relationships, in general. 

As I get older, though, I've discovered that there are more uncomfortable topics to come out about (like MARRIAGE). Why am I uncomfortable with this topic? Why does the thought of proposing feel so awkward? Will my parents be as happy for me as they were for my (straight) sibling? Am I just freaking out for nothing?

This episode is a solo episode where I dive into the awkward topics, hoping to build a stronger connection!

Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Share this podcast with someone you think might find value from it, and please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts! New episodes every month (with some bonuses in between).
 
Find me on Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

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]]> Welcome back to a new season of the podcast!

Awkward Conversations. Stronger Connections. That's the vibe for this episode and this podcast season because, sometimes, good things come from uncomfortable conversations!

When I came out to my family, it wasn't an easy conversation. But it definitely built a stronger connection. And, over time, it allowed us to recognize the similarities in relationships, in general. 

As I get older, though, I've discovered that there are more uncomfortable topics to come out about (like MARRIAGE). Why am I uncomfortable with this topic? Why does the thought of proposing feel so awkward? Will my parents be as happy for me as they were for my (straight) sibling? Am I just freaking out for nothing?

This episode is a solo episode where I dive into the awkward topics, hoping to build a stronger connection!

Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Share this podcast with someone you think might find value from it, and please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts! New episodes every month (with some bonuses in between).
 
Find me on Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone

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]]> Buzzsprout-14274533 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600 789 3 1 full false 25. Dr. Jen Towns, author of Our Deepest Roots: Navigating Past Trauma to Build Healthier Queer Relationships 25. Dr. Jen Towns, author of Our Deepest Roots: Navigating Past Trauma to Build Healthier Queer Relationships In her book, Our Deepest Roots: Navigating Past Trauma to Build Healthier Queer Relationships, Dr. Jen Towns (aka Your Queer Therapist) discusses the intersection of trauma and relationships in the queer community. 

In this episode (season 2 finale), we chat about:

  • how our experiences shape our sense of safety and affect how we handle situations (like holding our partners' hands in public).  
  • how our past experiences directly affect our interpersonal relationships
  • how to acknowledge our trauma(s) and better communicate it to our partners


Jen is an awesome example for our community and provides an amazing resource with her book.  Get a copy of Our Deepest Rootson Amazon.

Follow Dr. Jen Towns on Instagram at @your.queer.therapist


 


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]]> In her book, Our Deepest Roots: Navigating Past Trauma to Build Healthier Queer Relationships, Dr. Jen Towns (aka Your Queer Therapist) discusses the intersection of trauma and relationships in the queer community. 

In this episode (season 2 finale), we chat about:

  • how our experiences shape our sense of safety and affect how we handle situations (like holding our partners' hands in public).  
  • how our past experiences directly affect our interpersonal relationships
  • how to acknowledge our trauma(s) and better communicate it to our partners


Jen is an awesome example for our community and provides an amazing resource with her book.  Get a copy of Our Deepest Rootson Amazon.

Follow Dr. Jen Towns on Instagram at @your.queer.therapist


 


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]]> Angela Briones Buzzsprout-13324051 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2429 2 25 full false 24. Solo episode: Be PROUD of your progress. Happy Pride-365 24. Solo episode: Be PROUD of your progress. Happy Pride-365 This is a quick episode about celebrating Pride and the progress we've made in our journey.

Sometimes it's easy to forget how much progress we've made and how much positive change we've designed for ourselves, but hopefully this episode serves as a reminder of all the steps it took to get to where you are today in your Pride journey.

Happy Pride - 365.

Mentioned in this episode:
Arlan Hamilton, Holly Krivo (episode 23), Anna K. Morris (episode 22), Love Temple TX

Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

]]> This is a quick episode about celebrating Pride and the progress we've made in our journey.

Sometimes it's easy to forget how much progress we've made and how much positive change we've designed for ourselves, but hopefully this episode serves as a reminder of all the steps it took to get to where you are today in your Pride journey.

Happy Pride - 365.

Mentioned in this episode:
Arlan Hamilton, Holly Krivo (episode 23), Anna K. Morris (episode 22), Love Temple TX

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]]> Buzzsprout-13140033 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0500 695 2 24 full false 23. BONUS: Is it coming out or is it just stating a fact? A conversation with LGBQ+ podcaster, Holly Krivo 23. BONUS: Is it coming out or is it just stating a fact? A conversation with LGBQ+ podcaster, Holly Krivo In this episode, I chat with Holly Krivo, host of the Sober-ish Uprising podcast, about our shared experiences moving out of Austin and into new cities/neighborhoods.   

We're both openly gay women who have been out for many years, but we have different experiences coming out to our neighbors and new people.

In our community, we often say that we come out over and over again. Once we've been out for years, though, is it still coming out? Or is it simply stating a fact? 

Join us for a casual conversation about coming out (again) and navigating conversations with people we don't know very well.


mentioned in this episode: Love Temple TX (@lovetempletx).  

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]]> In this episode, I chat with Holly Krivo, host of the Sober-ish Uprising podcast, about our shared experiences moving out of Austin and into new cities/neighborhoods.   

We're both openly gay women who have been out for many years, but we have different experiences coming out to our neighbors and new people.

In our community, we often say that we come out over and over again. Once we've been out for years, though, is it still coming out? Or is it simply stating a fact? 

Join us for a casual conversation about coming out (again) and navigating conversations with people we don't know very well.


mentioned in this episode: Love Temple TX (@lovetempletx).  

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]]> Buzzsprout-12939766 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2612 2 23 full false 22. You Are Loved. A message of unconditional love with life coach, Anna K. Morris 22. You Are Loved. A message of unconditional love with life coach, Anna K. Morris In today's episode, one of my favorite people joins me for a chat about unconditional love, advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, and how to find your superpower (aka just be yourself).

Anna K. Morris is a life and transformation coach and LGBTQ+ ally who is using her voice to advocate for her local LGBTQ+ community. In August of 2022, her non-profit group Love Temple TX put up a billboard in Temple, Texas with a simple, but impactful message for the community --  an outline of the state of Texas with all of the LGBTQ+ flags and three words: YOU ARE LOVED.

There's no doubt Anna will inspire you to live out loud and to just be yourself.

If you're interested in Anna's upcoming coaching program THE RECONNECT,  visit annakmorris.com. The next coaching program begins June 6th.

You can find Love Temple TX on Instagram. Please consider a full or monthly donation to the Love Temple TX billboard.

If you want a glimpse into Anna's previous Artist Way workshop, please check out my blog post. 

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]]> In today's episode, one of my favorite people joins me for a chat about unconditional love, advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, and how to find your superpower (aka just be yourself).

Anna K. Morris is a life and transformation coach and LGBTQ+ ally who is using her voice to advocate for her local LGBTQ+ community. In August of 2022, her non-profit group Love Temple TX put up a billboard in Temple, Texas with a simple, but impactful message for the community --  an outline of the state of Texas with all of the LGBTQ+ flags and three words: YOU ARE LOVED.

There's no doubt Anna will inspire you to live out loud and to just be yourself.

If you're interested in Anna's upcoming coaching program THE RECONNECT,  visit annakmorris.com. The next coaching program begins June 6th.

You can find Love Temple TX on Instagram. Please consider a full or monthly donation to the Love Temple TX billboard.

If you want a glimpse into Anna's previous Artist Way workshop, please check out my blog post. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-12955844 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2365 2 22 full true 21. Mini-Episode: a podcasty chat about self-publishing with author Lisa Brennan 21. Mini-Episode: a podcasty chat about self-publishing with author Lisa Brennan Part 2 of my chat with Lisa Brennan, author of The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child.

In this mini-episode, Lisa joins me to talk about the process of writing your first book and navigating the world of self-publishing.

If you're interested in writing a book, Lisa gives some great tips on self-publishing and how to stay dedicated to the page! 

Find Lisa's book here:
The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child at Barnes and Noble.
The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child on Amazon.

Follow Lisa on Instagram at @authorandadvocate

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]]> Part 2 of my chat with Lisa Brennan, author of The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child.

In this mini-episode, Lisa joins me to talk about the process of writing your first book and navigating the world of self-publishing.

If you're interested in writing a book, Lisa gives some great tips on self-publishing and how to stay dedicated to the page! 

Find Lisa's book here:
The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child at Barnes and Noble.
The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child on Amazon.

Follow Lisa on Instagram at @authorandadvocate

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]]> Angela Briones Buzzsprout-12750828 Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500 809 full false 20. Lisa Brennan, author of The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child 20. Lisa Brennan, author of The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child In her book, The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child, Lisa Brennan opens up about her experience of having her child come out to her as a transgender woman. She openly talks about her journey from sadness and grief to unwavering pride, and shares how it's possible to give your child unconditional support while navigating your own journey, questions, and fears.
 
In this episode, we chat about her book,  her unanticipated role as an LGBTQ+ advocate, and what it means to come out as a family.

Find Lisa's book here:
The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child at Barnes and Noble.

The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child on Amazon.

Follow Lisa on Instagram at @authorandadvocate

Mentioned in this podcast: Episode 16 - How to be a supportive LGBTQ+ parent while you're still on your own journey with Nichole Abshire, co-host, Go Behind the Ballot podcast

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]]> In her book, The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child, Lisa Brennan opens up about her experience of having her child come out to her as a transgender woman. She openly talks about her journey from sadness and grief to unwavering pride, and shares how it's possible to give your child unconditional support while navigating your own journey, questions, and fears.
 
In this episode, we chat about her book,  her unanticipated role as an LGBTQ+ advocate, and what it means to come out as a family.

Find Lisa's book here:
The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child at Barnes and Noble.

The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child on Amazon.

Follow Lisa on Instagram at @authorandadvocate

Mentioned in this podcast: Episode 16 - How to be a supportive LGBTQ+ parent while you're still on your own journey with Nichole Abshire, co-host, Go Behind the Ballot podcast

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]]> Angela Briones Buzzsprout-12750851 Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1811 2 20 full true 19. BONUS: Stumbling through topics and conversations and learning as you go with guest, Lori Briones 19. BONUS: Stumbling through topics and conversations and learning as you go with guest, Lori Briones In the trailer for this podcast, I mentioned the acronym LGBTQ without the "+" at the end. I panicked about it. Was I unintentionally excluding a section of my community from the conversation? Because that wasn't my intention.

Certain topics cause us to pause and ask ourselves if we said something right, or if there might be a better way to say something, overall.

In this episode, my sister, Lori Briones, and I dive into how we can give ourselves the grace to fumble through conversations. Join us as we break down why that moment stressed me out so much and how we can move forward in conversations when we realize we could have said something better.

mentioned in this episode: Episode 9 with author, Chris Tompkins (Messages From the Playground: Raising LGBTQ Allies)

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]]> In the trailer for this podcast, I mentioned the acronym LGBTQ without the "+" at the end. I panicked about it. Was I unintentionally excluding a section of my community from the conversation? Because that wasn't my intention.

Certain topics cause us to pause and ask ourselves if we said something right, or if there might be a better way to say something, overall.

In this episode, my sister, Lori Briones, and I dive into how we can give ourselves the grace to fumble through conversations. Join us as we break down why that moment stressed me out so much and how we can move forward in conversations when we realize we could have said something better.

mentioned in this episode: Episode 9 with author, Chris Tompkins (Messages From the Playground: Raising LGBTQ Allies)

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]]> Angela Briones Buzzsprout-12656337 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2211 2 19 full false 18. LGBTQ+ therapist, speaker, and mindset coach, Bhavna Raithatha 18. LGBTQ+ therapist, speaker, and mindset coach, Bhavna Raithatha Bhavna Raithatha is a therapist, a public speaker, and a personal coach.

This episode discusses how the messages we get as children affect us in our adult lives. Many times, we live out the expectations of others rather than ourselves, and Bhavna reminds us of the importance of designing a life of your own.

Bhavna came out later in life, after a long marriage to her husband. After coming out to him, as well as coming out to her mother, she began to cultivate the life that she wanted.  Bhavna's story highlights the fact that it's never too late to live your truth.

Content warning: sensitive topics in this podcast include suicide (12:30-12:40) and 9/11 (13:40-14:00). They are mentioned briefly at the corresponding times noted.

http://www.justbeyourself.co.uk

Mentioned in this episode:
Episode 9: Chris Tompkins, author of Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground

Episode 12: Rick Clemons, Podcast Host of Life (UN)Closeted and 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk

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]]> Bhavna Raithatha is a therapist, a public speaker, and a personal coach.

This episode discusses how the messages we get as children affect us in our adult lives. Many times, we live out the expectations of others rather than ourselves, and Bhavna reminds us of the importance of designing a life of your own.

Bhavna came out later in life, after a long marriage to her husband. After coming out to him, as well as coming out to her mother, she began to cultivate the life that she wanted.  Bhavna's story highlights the fact that it's never too late to live your truth.

Content warning: sensitive topics in this podcast include suicide (12:30-12:40) and 9/11 (13:40-14:00). They are mentioned briefly at the corresponding times noted.

http://www.justbeyourself.co.uk

Mentioned in this episode:
Episode 9: Chris Tompkins, author of Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground

Episode 12: Rick Clemons, Podcast Host of Life (UN)Closeted and 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk

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]]> Buzzsprout-12469668 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0500 3391 2 18 full true 17. Mini-Episode: a podcasty chat with Nichole Abshire, co-host, Go Behind the Ballot podcast about the realities of podcasting 17. Mini-Episode: a podcasty chat with Nichole Abshire, co-host, Go Behind the Ballot podcast about the realities of podcasting Part 2 of my chat with Nichole Abshire, co-host, Go Behind the Ballot podcast.

In this mini-episode, Nichole Abshire joins me to talk about the process of podcasting and creating a podcast.

If you're interested in podcasting or just wanna take the leap to do something creative, we hope you'll find some motivation in this episode!

For podcasting blog posts, go https://angbriones.com/blog

And check out Go Behind the Ballot podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. 

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]]> Part 2 of my chat with Nichole Abshire, co-host, Go Behind the Ballot podcast.

In this mini-episode, Nichole Abshire joins me to talk about the process of podcasting and creating a podcast.

If you're interested in podcasting or just wanna take the leap to do something creative, we hope you'll find some motivation in this episode!

For podcasting blog posts, go https://angbriones.com/blog

And check out Go Behind the Ballot podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. 

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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-12341232 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0600 1233 2 3 full false 16. How to be a supportive LGBTQ+ parent while you're still on your own journey with Nichole Abshire, co-host, Go Behind the Ballot podcast 16. How to be a supportive LGBTQ+ parent while you're still on your own journey with Nichole Abshire, co-host, Go Behind the Ballot podcast Nichole Abshire is a writer, an actor and co-host of the podcast Go Behind the Ballot. In today's episode, Nichole chats with me about why she decided to share her journey as an LGBTQ+ parent on her podcast, the ways in which her children have expanded her mindset, and how she found community in other LGBTQ+ parents and local organizations.

You can follow Nichole at  gobehindtheballot.com
@gobehindtheballot on Instagram, @gobehindballot on Twitter

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]]> Nichole Abshire is a writer, an actor and co-host of the podcast Go Behind the Ballot. In today's episode, Nichole chats with me about why she decided to share her journey as an LGBTQ+ parent on her podcast, the ways in which her children have expanded her mindset, and how she found community in other LGBTQ+ parents and local organizations.

You can follow Nichole at  gobehindtheballot.com
@gobehindtheballot on Instagram, @gobehindballot on Twitter

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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-12341975 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0600 2394 2 16 full false 15. Joselyn Martin of Breast Cancer is Boring Podcast: Bachelor-ish chat and a whole lot more 15. Joselyn Martin of Breast Cancer is Boring Podcast: Bachelor-ish chat and a whole lot more Whether you're a fan of The Bachelor or not, you're gonna want to dive into this episode! 

Joselyn Martin of Breast Cancer is Boring podcast joins me to talk about more than just The Bachelor, as we also dive into her POV as a nurse and how she tries to create a safe space for her LGBTQ+ patients.

In part one, we chat about Becca Tilley of The Bachelor. Becca and her girlfriend, Hailey Kiyoko, recently made their relationship public and we're here to celebrate them! But why haven't we heard much about their relationship, as opposed to someone like Colton who also came out? Hmmm.....

If you're not a fan of The Bachelor, though, stick around for the second part of the podcast because in part two of the episode, Joselyn's insight about healthcare and, specifically, the trans community, is heartfelt and eye-opening. 

Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

]]> Whether you're a fan of The Bachelor or not, you're gonna want to dive into this episode! 

Joselyn Martin of Breast Cancer is Boring podcast joins me to talk about more than just The Bachelor, as we also dive into her POV as a nurse and how she tries to create a safe space for her LGBTQ+ patients.

In part one, we chat about Becca Tilley of The Bachelor. Becca and her girlfriend, Hailey Kiyoko, recently made their relationship public and we're here to celebrate them! But why haven't we heard much about their relationship, as opposed to someone like Colton who also came out? Hmmm.....

If you're not a fan of The Bachelor, though, stick around for the second part of the podcast because in part two of the episode, Joselyn's insight about healthcare and, specifically, the trans community, is heartfelt and eye-opening. 

Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-12150891 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600 2217 2 15 full true 14. Season 2 Intro Episode: A recap of New Year's Eve 14. Season 2 Intro Episode: A recap of New Year's Eve New Year. New Season. Not-so-new name. Welcome (back) to The Gay Podcast for Everyone!

In this episode, I share about a New Year's Eve party in my neighborhood. I posted about it on Instagram and mentioned that I would recap the "before and after" on the podcast. 

New neighborhood, new neighbors...new people to come out to. 

Topics in this episode:

  • How do you come out to new people?  Do you use the labels "girlfriend", "boyfriend", "partner"? Or do you let people figure it out via LGBTQ+ content clues (guilty!)
  • Allowing someone to assume relationship status is probably not the best route
  • Sometimes we just need to own our space

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]]> New Year. New Season. Not-so-new name. Welcome (back) to The Gay Podcast for Everyone!

In this episode, I share about a New Year's Eve party in my neighborhood. I posted about it on Instagram and mentioned that I would recap the "before and after" on the podcast. 

New neighborhood, new neighbors...new people to come out to. 

Topics in this episode:

  • How do you come out to new people?  Do you use the labels "girlfriend", "boyfriend", "partner"? Or do you let people figure it out via LGBTQ+ content clues (guilty!)
  • Allowing someone to assume relationship status is probably not the best route
  • Sometimes we just need to own our space

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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-12079937 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0600 625 2 14 full false Trailer: The Gay Podcast for Everyone Trailer: The Gay Podcast for Everyone Welcome to the second season of They Can't All be Betty. This is the Gay Podcast for Everyone! New name, same message! 

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]]> Welcome to the second season of They Can't All be Betty. This is the Gay Podcast for Everyone! New name, same message! 

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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-12079907 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0600 55 2 0 trailer false 13. The Final Episode(?): A look back (and what's to come) with guest host, Lori Briones 13. The Final Episode(?): A look back (and what's to come) with guest host, Lori Briones side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Joined by my sister, Lori (Episode 1: Siblings and Allies), we talk about how the Betty podcast series has opened up each of our viewpoints, what's next for the podcast, and also share some exciting news!

update: You're on Speaker podcast is pending. Stay tuned! 

Transcript available.

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]]> side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Joined by my sister, Lori (Episode 1: Siblings and Allies), we talk about how the Betty podcast series has opened up each of our viewpoints, what's next for the podcast, and also share some exciting news!

update: You're on Speaker podcast is pending. Stay tuned! 

Transcript available.

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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-9204220 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1679 1 13 full true 12. Rick Clemons, Podcast Host of Life (UN)Closeted and 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk 12. Rick Clemons, Podcast Host of Life (UN)Closeted and 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Rick Clemons is a podcaster, international speaker, and a men's coming out coach who inspires gay men to live life with no excuses, no fears, no apologies. 

Rick was a late bloomer coming out of the closet and uses that experience to motivate and inspire audiences to break out of the closets of their lives. 

Follow Rick at www.rickclemons.com





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]]> side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Rick Clemons is a podcaster, international speaker, and a men's coming out coach who inspires gay men to live life with no excuses, no fears, no apologies. 

Rick was a late bloomer coming out of the closet and uses that experience to motivate and inspire audiences to break out of the closets of their lives. 

Follow Rick at www.rickclemons.com





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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-8896103 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0500 2608 1 12 full true 11. Deborah Miranda: Gen X Money Coach and LGBTQ mom 11. Deborah Miranda: Gen X Money Coach and LGBTQ mom side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Deborah Miranda is a Seattle-based Gen X Money Coach, blogger, and LGBTQ mom. 

In this episode, we discuss how our Hispanic/Latino culture tends to avoid sensitive topics, such as money and sexual orientation, how she advocates for her LGBTQ child, and how to navigate the use of different pronouns when your child identifies as non-binary.

Deborah can be reached across all social media platforms via @mybeebudget and at mybeebudget.com.

Mentioned in this episode:
Acceptance  (LGBTQ Pride) Collection by Laura Elizabeth jewelry (@lauraelizabethjewelry)


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]]> side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Deborah Miranda is a Seattle-based Gen X Money Coach, blogger, and LGBTQ mom. 

In this episode, we discuss how our Hispanic/Latino culture tends to avoid sensitive topics, such as money and sexual orientation, how she advocates for her LGBTQ child, and how to navigate the use of different pronouns when your child identifies as non-binary.

Deborah can be reached across all social media platforms via @mybeebudget and at mybeebudget.com.

Mentioned in this episode:
Acceptance  (LGBTQ Pride) Collection by Laura Elizabeth jewelry (@lauraelizabethjewelry)


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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-8711078 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2060 1 11 full false 10. BONUS: Let's talk about The Bachelor (the Colton Chronicles) 10. BONUS: Let's talk about The Bachelor (the Colton Chronicles) side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Join me and my co-host for this episode, Joselyn Martin of Breast Cancer is Boring podcast.

We discuss Colton Underwood's coming out and our frustration with the fact that every recent Bachelor contestant has no idea what they want. Ben Higgins... Pilot Pete... Colton Underwood...Matt James.... why were they on this show?! 

If you're a fan of The Bachelor, you'll love this. If you're not a fan, you'll love Joselyn's witty banter!  

Follow us on Instagram. @theycantallbebettypodcast @Breastcancerisboring


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]]> side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Join me and my co-host for this episode, Joselyn Martin of Breast Cancer is Boring podcast.

We discuss Colton Underwood's coming out and our frustration with the fact that every recent Bachelor contestant has no idea what they want. Ben Higgins... Pilot Pete... Colton Underwood...Matt James.... why were they on this show?! 

If you're a fan of The Bachelor, you'll love this. If you're not a fan, you'll love Joselyn's witty banter!  

Follow us on Instagram. @theycantallbebettypodcast @Breastcancerisboring


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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-8586042 Tue, 25 May 2021 22:00:00 -0500 2898 1 10 bonus true 9. Chris Tompkins, author of Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground 9. Chris Tompkins, author of Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Author Chris Tompkins joins me to discuss his upcoming book, Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground.

We also discuss the topic of internalized homophobia, and how heteronormative language creates harmful long-lasting subconscious messages.

This episode isn't just for parents. It's for everyone who has been affected by the weight of internalized messages, believes in the power of words and intention, and wants to change the conversation!

Order the book Raising LGBTQ Allies . 
Instagram: @aroadtriptolove
Twitter: @ARoadTripToLove


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]]> side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Author Chris Tompkins joins me to discuss his upcoming book, Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground.

We also discuss the topic of internalized homophobia, and how heteronormative language creates harmful long-lasting subconscious messages.

This episode isn't just for parents. It's for everyone who has been affected by the weight of internalized messages, believes in the power of words and intention, and wants to change the conversation!

Order the book Raising LGBTQ Allies . 
Instagram: @aroadtriptolove
Twitter: @ARoadTripToLove


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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-8274812 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2301 lgbtq, pflag, lgbt 1 9 full false 8. BONUS: Let's talk about "Jenny's Wedding" 8. BONUS: Let's talk about "Jenny's Wedding" side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

In this episode, I'm joined by my fellow friends and writers, this is a deep dive into the 2015 film, Jenny's Wedding, a coming out film that focuses on the parent POV. 

With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 25%, it didn't get a lot of love from audiences or critics, but it's one that just might deserve a second chance.

This episode is for writers and film fans who love to talk about writing and film.

featured guests:
writers Melissa Daniels and Julio Olivera (co-host of The Contrarians podcast) 
wearethecontrarians.com

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]]> side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

In this episode, I'm joined by my fellow friends and writers, this is a deep dive into the 2015 film, Jenny's Wedding, a coming out film that focuses on the parent POV. 

With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 25%, it didn't get a lot of love from audiences or critics, but it's one that just might deserve a second chance.

This episode is for writers and film fans who love to talk about writing and film.

featured guests:
writers Melissa Daniels and Julio Olivera (co-host of The Contrarians podcast) 
wearethecontrarians.com

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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-7549708 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -0600 3404 1 8 bonus true 7. Solo Episode: Quick check-in, and thoughts on stereotypes, labels, and Selena 7. Solo Episode: Quick check-in, and thoughts on stereotypes, labels, and Selena side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

A quick check-in episode, including thoughts on making judgments based on stereotypes and assumptions.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Simple Habits by Matt D'Avella 
  • So Money Podcast/ Farnoosh Torabi
  • Go-to Gals Podcast/ Jaclyn Mellone


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]]> side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

A quick check-in episode, including thoughts on making judgments based on stereotypes and assumptions.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Simple Habits by Matt D'Avella 
  • So Money Podcast/ Farnoosh Torabi
  • Go-to Gals Podcast/ Jaclyn Mellone


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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-7041700 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:00:00 -0600 601 1 7 full false 6. When your child comes out (and wants a coming out party) 6. When your child comes out (and wants a coming out party) side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Meet two parents whose 10 year-old son recently came out to them and asked for a coming out party. 

Still very much at the beginning of their journey, they have a lot of questions and fears, but their one constant is to always foster a space of unconditional love and support. 

Recorded via Zoom. 

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]]> side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Meet two parents whose 10 year-old son recently came out to them and asked for a coming out party. 

Still very much at the beginning of their journey, they have a lot of questions and fears, but their one constant is to always foster a space of unconditional love and support. 

Recorded via Zoom. 

Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-6692162 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0600 1899 1 6 full false 5. Family Talk 5. Family Talk side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

A conversation with my dear family friends -- a mother and son -- who discuss how a parent's unwavering support makes all the difference in the journey. 

Recorded via Zoom. 

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]]> side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

A conversation with my dear family friends -- a mother and son -- who discuss how a parent's unwavering support makes all the difference in the journey. 

Recorded via Zoom. 

Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-6330007 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1758 1 5 full false 4. Just a different journey 4. Just a different journey side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

This episode is with a mom who has always been supportive of whoever her children were and whoever they wanted to love. For her, it was simply a different, but equally beautiful journey. 

In spite of the open door, the conversation was still slow to evolve. 


Podcast recorded via Zoom. 

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]]> side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

This episode is with a mom who has always been supportive of whoever her children were and whoever they wanted to love. For her, it was simply a different, but equally beautiful journey. 

In spite of the open door, the conversation was still slow to evolve. 


Podcast recorded via Zoom. 

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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-6330592 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1512 1 4 full false 3. Siblings and Allies: a chat with my sister, Lori Briones 3. Siblings and Allies: a chat with my sister, Lori Briones side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

In the first episode of They Can't All be Betty, I chat with my biggest LGBTQ ally -- my sister, Lori.

In this conversation, we'll talk about what it's like for me to be out to our family and how, gay or straight, our views about PDA -- especially around our parents -- isn't about sexual orientation, but rather about how we were raised.

Recorded via Zoom. 

Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

]]> side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

In the first episode of They Can't All be Betty, I chat with my biggest LGBTQ ally -- my sister, Lori.

In this conversation, we'll talk about what it's like for me to be out to our family and how, gay or straight, our views about PDA -- especially around our parents -- isn't about sexual orientation, but rather about how we were raised.

Recorded via Zoom. 

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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-6330538 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1885 1 3 full false 2. Intro Episode (Part 2): What it means to "Be a Betty." 2. Intro Episode (Part 2): What it means to "Be a Betty." side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. The podcast used to be "They Can't All be Betty." In this episode, I explain who Betty is and what it means to "be a Betty."

The name was Inspired by Betty DeGeneres, a "Betty" is the ideal parent/person in the coming out journey. Someone who, in spite of fear, shows up with unconditional love. 

Unconditional love doesn't mean you still don't have questions, concerns, or fears. It just means we have to help each other through that conversation. 



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]]> side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. The podcast used to be "They Can't All be Betty." In this episode, I explain who Betty is and what it means to "be a Betty."

The name was Inspired by Betty DeGeneres, a "Betty" is the ideal parent/person in the coming out journey. Someone who, in spite of fear, shows up with unconditional love. 

Unconditional love doesn't mean you still don't have questions, concerns, or fears. It just means we have to help each other through that conversation. 



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]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-8277813 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0500 695 1 2 full false 1. Intro Episode (Part 1): The beginning isn't supposed to look like the middle. 1. Intro Episode (Part 1): The beginning isn't supposed to look like the middle. side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Parents and families: whether you know it or not, we (your lgbtq+ loved ones) recognize the journey you're on with us. Know this: You don't have to fully understand everything right now, but we do hope you'll choose unconditional love. The rest will work itself out along the way. 

Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

]]> side note: this episode title (They Can't All be Betty) is before the podcast name change. Old name, same message.

Parents and families: whether you know it or not, we (your lgbtq+ loved ones) recognize the journey you're on with us. Know this: You don't have to fully understand everything right now, but we do hope you'll choose unconditional love. The rest will work itself out along the way. 

Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

]]> They Can't All be Betty Buzzsprout-8277799 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0500 838 1 1 full false