Happy Queer Mind: Self-Help for LGBTQIA+ people and their allies

Oh my queer! It's the last episode of season one! Whaaaat? Do you love to love? Do you feel love? Where are you looking for love? This week's poem, affirmation, and challenge will be on the website until 30 May 2021. A great big Happy Queer THANK YOU to everyone who has supported this podcast: you guys ROCK. Thank you for listening. LET ME KNOW what you wanna hear about next season! Drop us a voice message, send us your requests, ask questions, etc. on anchor.fm/happyqueermind or at juicethepoet.com/podcast. UNTIL SEASON 2, xoxoxox

Are you just flipping furious? Same, queen, same. Let's talk about RAGE! What do you do when you're super angry? Why is it so hard to be gay and angry? --- When we come out, it doesn't always turn out to be a gay, rainbow-filled love-fest like we imagine. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are often plagued by self-loathing, intimacy issues, depression, and anxiety. We're constantly told that we should love ourselves, but how exactly are we supposed to do that? Happy Queer Mind is an LGBTQIA+ self-help podcast hosted by actor and poet, Jess Darnell. Each week, we'll break down common Queer issues with weekly positive affirmations, exercises, and original poetry to help change negative thought patterns, help break destructive cycles, and open up a space to support, affirm, and empower your spirit. Keep up with us at www.juicethepoet.com Twitter: @juicethepoet / Insta: @juice.the.poet --- Subscribe to Happy Queer Mind!

It's time to LET

Is your squad making you feel crazy? Let's talk about setting boundaries for yourself to keep you on track to recovery and good mental health. --- When we come out, it doesn't always turn out to be a gay, rainbow-filled love-fest like we imagine. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are often plagued by self-loathing, intimacy issues, depression, and anxiety. We're constantly told that we should love ourselves, but how exactly are we supposed to do that? Happy Queer Mind is an LGBTQIA+ self-help podcast hosted by actor and poet, Jess Darnell. Each week, we'll break down common Queer issues with weekly positive affirmations, exercises, and original poetry to help change negative thought patterns, help break destructive cycles, and open up a space to support, affirm, and empower your spirit. Keep up with us at www.juicethepoet.com Twitter: @juicethepoet / Insta: @juice.the.poet --- Subscribe to Happy Queer Mind!

Diamonds in the back, sunroof top

We're constantly being told that we should go and love ourselves, but how can you find out how to love yourself? What is love? (Baby, don't hurt me.) This week, we talk about practicing self-love and whether or not wine and a bubble bath are actually worth the trouble. The poem, "Bubbles" is by Jess Darnell. --- When we come out, it doesn't always turn out to be a gay, rainbow-filled love-fest like we imagine. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are often plagued by self-loathing, intimacy issues, depression, and anxiety. We're constantly told that we should love ourselves, but how exactly are we supposed to do that? Happy Queer Mind is an LGBTQIA+ self-help podcast hosted by actor and poet, Jess Darnell. Each week, we'll break down common Queer issues with weekly positive affirmations, exercises, and original poetry to help change negative thought patterns, help break destructive cycles, and open up a space to support, affirm, and empower your spirit. Keep up with us at www.juicethepoet.com Twitter: @juicethepoet / Insta: @juice.the.poet --- Subscribe to Happy Queer Mind!

Let's talk about affirmations. We do them ALL

Happy Easter! We recorded this episode a while ago, but boy, oh, boy, does it seem timely, especially with all of the digital warfare over a certain Queer artist's music video going on...what's the big idea about Heaven and Hell anyway? Do you believe in God? Do you want to believe in God? Are you sick to death of Church talks and faking prayers at the dinner table? Fortunately, our relationship with the Creator of the Universe is our personal relationship - and it can be whatever we wish it to be. This week, while we meditate on regeneration, rebirth, and chocolate eggs, think about what you believe. This Easter, the question is not what do you believe, but rather what do you want to believe? --- When we come out, it doesn't always turn out to be a gay, rainbow-filled love-fest like we imagine. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are often plagued by self-loathing, intimacy issues, depression, and anxiety. We're constantly told that we should love ourselves, but how exactly are we supposed to do that? We'll break down common Queer issues with weekly positive affirmations, exercises, and original poetry to help change negative thought patterns, help break destructive cycles, and open up a space to support, affirm, and empower your spirit. Happy Queer Mind is a self-help podcast hosted by actor and poet, Jess Darnell. Keep up with us at www.juicethepoet.com Twitter: @juicethepoet / Insta: @juice.the.poet --- Subscribe to Happy Queer Mind!

What do you bring to the table? In a group, who are you? Are you being your best self when you're with your friends? This week, we talk about group dynamics, social defaults, and who we are capable of being. The poem of the week is "Keep It Simple" by Jess Darnell. This episode's affirmations, poem, and self-care challenge will be available on the website - juicethepoet.com - until next week's episode! Yay! --- My newest poetry collection, Only Jewels, is available now! Order your copy today from Amazon or Apple Books. --- When we come out, it doesn't always turn out to be a gay, rainbow-filled love-fest like we imagine. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are often plagued by self-loathing, intimacy issues, depression, and anxiety. We're constantly told that we should love ourselves, but how exactly are we supposed to do that? Happy Queer Mind is an LGBTQIA+ self-help podcast hosted by actor and poet, Jess Darnell. Each week, we'll break down common Queer issues with weekly positive affirmations, exercises, and original poetry to help change negative thought patterns, help break destructive cycles, and open up a space to support, affirm, and empower your spirit. Keep up with us at www.juicethepoet.com Twitter: @juicethepoet / Insta: @juice.the.poet --- Subscribe to Happy Queer Mind!

Welcome to Happy Queer Mind! This week, we're talking about overthinking, anxiety, and dealing with the pesky problems that keep us stuck and unhappy. Mental health matters, so we've gotta find ways to keep moving and stay positive. Love yourself more, be gentle, be kind. You are a badass and I love you! The poem of the week is "Keep It Simple" by Jess Darnell. This week's affirmations, poem, and self-care challenge will be available on the website - juicethepoet.com - until next week's episode! Yay! --- My newest poetry collection, Only Jewels, is available now! Order your copy today from Amazon or Apple Books. --- When we come out, it doesn't always turn out to be a gay, rainbow-filled love-fest like we imagine. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are often plagued by self-loathing, intimacy issues, depression, and anxiety. We're constantly told that we should love ourselves, but how exactly are we supposed to do that? Happy Queer Mind is an LGBTQIA+ self-help podcast hosted by actor and poet, Jess Darnell. Each week, we'll break down common Queer issues with weekly positive affirmations, exercises, and original poetry to help change negative thought patterns, help break destructive cycles, and open up a space to support, affirm, and empower your spirit. Keep up with us at www.juicethepoet.com Twitter: @juicethepoet / Insta: @juice.the.poet --- Subscribe to Happy Queer Mind!

You've heard of junk food, now get ready for...junk media? In our second episode, we talk about what we consume, what we look at, what we read, and what we put into our bodies - good and bad!

Welcome to Happy Queer Mind! For our first-ever episode, we're talking about proverbial closets and some tools you can use to break the door down. The poem of the week is "The Other Side" by Jess Darnell. This week's affirmations, poem, and self-care challenge will be available on the website - juicethepoet.com - until next week's episode! Yay! Twitter: juicethepoet / Insta: juice.the.poet --- My newest poetry collection, Only Jewels, is available now! Order your copy today from Amazon or Apple Books. --- When we come out, it doesn't always turn out to be a gay, rainbow-filled love-fest like we imagine. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are often plagued by self-loathing, intimacy issues, depression, and anxiety. We're constantly told that we should love ourselves, but how exactly are we supposed to do that? Happy Queer Mind is an LGBTQIA+ self-help podcast hosted by actor and poet, Jess Darnell. Each week, we'll break down common Queer issues with weekly positive affirmations, exercises, and original poetry to help change negative thought patterns, help break destructive cycles, and open up a space to support, affirm, and empower your spirit. Keep up with us at www.juicethepoet.com Twitter: @juicethepoet / Insta: @juice.the.poet --- Subscribe to Happy Queer Mind!

When we come out, it doesn't always turn out to be a gay, rainbow-filled love-fest like we imagine. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are often plagued by self-loathing, intimacy issues, depression, and anxiety. We're constantly told that we should love ourselves, but how exactly are we supposed to do that? We'll break down common Queer issues with weekly positive affirmations, exercises, and original poetry to help change negative thought patterns, help break destructive cycles, and open up a space to support, affirm, and empower your spirit. Happy Queer Mind is a self-help podcast hosted by actor and poet, Jess Darnell. Our first episode will debut Sunday 7 March, 2021. Keep up with us at www.juicethepoet.com