Queer RelationTips

Join Isaac as he sits down with Adam Charny, a mental health and neurofeedback practitioner to discuss the power of neurofeedback. If you're interested in learning more about neurofeedback and live in Colorado, learn more at our website at www.iamclinic.org.  Follow Isaac: IG & TikTok: @isaacforte Follow iAmClinic:  IG/FB: lgbtq_therapy TikTok: iAmClinic  

Join Isaac as he sits down with James Dean (@jmsdnpng) to discuss demisexuality and the importance of communication in relationship. Take a listen! Follow James: IG & TikTok: @jmsdnpng  Follow iAmClinic:  IG/FB: lgbtq_therapy TikTok: iAmClinic  

In this week's episode, host Isaac Archuleta sits down with a guest to explore her coming out story, owning their truth, and accepting herself.  Want to learn more about iamclinic? Check us out online at www.iamclinic.org or on FB/IG @lgbtq_therapy.   Be a guest on our show! 

In this episode, guest host Jamie Leach sits down with Raine & Red* as they share more on their romance, how they navigate their queer and trans identities, and the tips they have to making love work.  *Names changed to protect their privacy Interested in being a guest and sharing your story? Let us know at https://www.iamclinic.org/queer-relationtips/ Looking for support to have a better love life? We offer couples and relationship counseling through iAmClinic and relationship coaching through our coaching branch at iAmCouncil.  iAmClinic: www.iamclinic.org iAmCouncil: www.iamcouncil.com  

In this episode, host Isaac Archuleta sits down with Kirk Barnett, founder of The Lighthouse, to talk about Kirk's journey through a heterosexual marriage, being outed and his journey to living out proud.   To learn more about The Lighthouse, visit www.seeyouatthelighthouse.com.   Interested in coaching? iAmClinic also offers life, relationship, career and financial coaching worldwide - visit www.iamcouncil.com to learn more.   Find iAmClinic on FB and IG: @lgbtq_therapy Online at: iamclinic.org 

To conclude our #iAmResilient series, hosts Isaac and Jamie take questions straight from the listener. Take a listen! www.iamclinic.org FB/IG: @lgbtq_therapy

Isaac joins a previous guest, Sifu Love, to discuss resiliency in the queer community. This is our 5th installment of our #iAmResilient pride series. Be on the look out next week for our final episode, a Q&A featuring questions from you, our listeners! Learn more about iAmClinic at: IG: @lgbtq_therapy Facebook: iAmClinic  To learn more about Sifu and Healing Kung Fu, check out: IG: @sifudevantelove Facebook: sifudevantelove  

Isaac and his dad share a story of insecurity and fear, but also one of love and reconciliation.

This week, host Isaac Archuleta and our guest discuss resilience and the process of coming out and making a stand in an environment that was incredibly hostile to the LGBTQIA+ community. Take a look and check out the rest of our #iAmResilient series on our blog and instagram too. FB/IG: @LGBTQ_Therapy www.iamclinic.org 

In this week's episode, host Isaac Archuleta sits down with a mother and child to talk about navigating and exploring gender, pronouns and sexuality as a pre-teen and parent. We continue to share on the theme of resilience in the LGBTQIA+ community. Take a listen and check out our blog and social media channels to hear more about resiliency in the queer and trans community! IG/Facebook: @lgbtq_therapy online: www.iamclinic.org 

Join us for a special Pride month series on resiliency in the queer community! In this episode, host Isaac Archuleta sits down with his cousin, Jenny, who shares about her own experiences and resiliency as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. We'll be releasing special episodes throughout the summer on pride, resiliency and the queer community. We're continuing this series in print form too, over on our iAmClinic blog, be sure to check it out! iAmClinic blog Find us on insta & FB: @lgbtq_therapy Or online at: www.iamclinic.org 

Host Isaac Archuleta sits down with Sifu DeVante of Healing Kung Fu Love to talk about movement and meditation and their impacts on trauma work. Learn more about iAmClinic at: IG: @lgbtq_therapy Facebook: iAmClinic  To learn more about Sifu and Healing Kung Fu, check out: IG: @sifudevantelove Facebook: sifudevantelove

In this special episode of Queer RelationTips, host Isaac sits down with his own mother to talk about their journey and Isaac's coming out. Take a listen! Interested in learning more about iAmCouncil? Visit us at www.iamcouncil.com Find us on instagram and Facebook: @lgbtq_therapy

In this episode, Isaac sits down with iAmCouncil financial coach, Tim Leach, to talk about the all things money and the emotional and logical intersection of it. Interested in booking a session with Tim? contact us at www.iamcouncil.com  Check us out on instagram: iAmCouncil

This week, Isaac sits down with Dr. Joani Jack, a pediatrician with research and insights related to gender identity. In this week's episode, the two talk about the science of gender identity and sexual orientation and how it all begins in the womb. Take a listen! Interested in learning more about iAmClinic? Visit us at www.iamclinic.org Find us on instagram and Facebook: @lgbtq_therapy

In this episode, Isaac sits down with iAmCouncil financial coach, Tim Leach, to talk about the all things money and the emotional and logical intersection of it. Interested in booking a session with Tim? contact us at www.iamcouncil.com  Check us out on instagram: iAmCouncil

Isaac talks with today's guest about coming out at an early age, what it was like and how they reflect on it now years later. Take a listen!   Interested in counseling or coaching with iAmClinic? Fill out a contact form at, https://www.iamclinic.org/contact/   To find out more about Queer RelationTips, visit https://www.iamclinic.org/queer-relationtips/   IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapy FB - @iAmClinic

This week, Isaac sits down with licensed professional counselor and certified career coach Rae Stout to talk about career coaching, the differences between coaching and counseling, and how we can all take steps to explore who we are, where we are going and how we might get there. 

Isaac and fellow therapist Hudson Johnston sit down to talk about shame. Take a listen to learn more on the cycles of shame and ways to end shame. 

Host Isaac Archuleta sits down with TikTokers Richie & Duane (@richie_and_duane) who share more about their 40 year long relationship and being married before being married as queer people was 'cool'. 

Join host Isaac as he sits back down with our guest from last week's episode, Shame, Sex and Healing from the Past - Part 1. 

Queer RelationTips Host Isaac Archuleta sits down with a special guest to discuss his journey from conversion therapy to healing from the past. 

Jamie, Co-Director of iAmClinic, joins Queer RelationTips host and fellow iAmClinic Co-Director, Isaac, as the two address listeners questions around navigating the holiday season as an LGBTQIA+ person. This episode touches on boundaries, family of origin issues and relational dynamics. 

Join Queer RelationTips host, Isaac Archuleta, as he sits down with Dr. Lin Fraser, a past president of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). Dr. Fraser speaks about her experiences as a professional counselor working with the LGBTQ+ population and specifically the progression of trans mental health. 

In this episode, Jamie Leach has a conversation with Isaac Archuleta and Katie Cass about neurofeedback training, what it is, how it works, and how it might just be the answer to your mental health struggles.   Interested in counseling and/or neurofeedback training with iAmClinic? Fill out a contact form at, https://www.iamclinic.org/contact/   To find out more about Queer RelationTips, visit https://www.iamclinic.org/queer-relationtips/   IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapy FB - @iAmClinic

In this episode, Isaac has a conversation with Rae Stout about ways they have seen internalized homophobia at work in their own lives, its effects, and how they have worked to confront it.    Interested in Career Counseling? You can find Rae at, https://www.iamclinic.org/our-founding/   To find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit https://www.iamclinic.org/queer-relationtips/   IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapy FB - @iAmClinic

In this episode, Isaac talks with Matthew Lieser about his experience with internalized homophobia. They explore the first time Matthew remembers experiencing it and his journey to deconstruct it.   You can find Matthew at https://www.liesercounselingservices.com/   To find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit https://www.iamclinic.org/queer-relationtips    IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapy FB - @iAmClinic   6 Phases of Coming Out Blog Post - https://www.iamclinic.org/blog/how-to-come-out-as-gay/ 

In this episode, Isaac talks with Jamie about their experience being gender non-binary. They explore gender identity, gender expression, culture, sexuality and how it all intersects to create an experience that is individual for each of us.   To find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit https://www.iamclinic.org/queer-relationtips   Episode Links Gingerbread Person The Gender Unicorn   IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapy FB - @iAmClinic

In this episode, the guest talks with Isaac about belonging, gender, and insecurity triggers that come up within the body. They not only talk about confidence but how to step through the fear and identify triggers within the body so that you can learn to reclaim your own power and authenticity. To find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit https://www.iamclinic.org/queer-relationtips   IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapy FB - @iAmClinic

In this episode, we have a brilliant young therapist who's about to graduate with her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, planning to set up shop in Idaho, but for today, she shares with us an incredible journey of what it felt like to be a child in the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and being outed by someone she loved.    To find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit https://www.iamclinic.org/queer-relationtips   IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapy FB - @iAmClinic

In today’s episode we sit with TikTok’s JerBear to explore what it is about sex and hook ups that can create internal strife, feeling used and abused. His experience has left him with a life changing shift, revealing happiness and self-confidence as a gay man, living out and proud. Many will resonate with his words and maybe even be inspired to make shifts in their own sex life, if need be.    You can find JerBear on TikTok and Instagram @jerbearmia   To find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit https://www.iamclinic.org/   IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapy FB - @iAmClinic

Not many people in the USA in their early 30s can say that they have fled a war and lived through a school shooting but today’s guest has, yet they still have found the resilience to live with levity, loyalty, and love. Through out our inspiring conversation you’ll hear her characterize a strength that typifies a resilience I wish we could all embrace.   To find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit https://www.iamclinic.org/   IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapy FB - @iAmClinic

Paula Williams is a brilliant public speaker with a background as a radio show host, college professor, public speaking coach, trans psychotherapist, TV show producer, CEO, clergy, and way more. She holds a doctorate, has millions of views among her 4 TedTalks and is about to release a book entitled, As A Woman: What I Learned About Power, Sex, and Patriarchy After I Transitioned.    Join Paula and Isaac as they discuss the histories of trans women, the roles men have played in initiating and sustaining patriarchy, and the effects it has on women.   To find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit https://www.iamclinic.org/   IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapy FB - @iAmClinic

Isaac sits with TikTok’s Dr. Carlton and they talk all about butt stuff! They touch on topics like the stigma that comes with bottoming, anal sex/play in straight men, the G-Spot, some tips to help make anal sex a little easier, and much more! You can find Dr. Carlton on TikTok and Instagram at @DoctorCarlton To find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit iAmClinic.org IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapyFB - @iAmClinic

In the Summer of 2020, Mitch Harrison competed on NBC’s The Titan Games becoming the first openly trans athlete to compete in a network TV athletic competition. But before that history-making moment, Mitch went through quite a journey. In this episode, Isaac sits with Mitch as he takes us through that journey from Michelle to Mitch and shows us the peace and stability he developed along the way.You can find Mitch on Instagram at @theiron_wolfTo find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit us at iAmClinic.orgIG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapyFB - @iAmClinic

Hosts Isaac and Jamie sit with the ever-brilliant Zebulon Hurst, a black, trans non-binary student in graduate school pursuing a Master of Divinity, and talk about their respective journeys with their gender identity. Isaac and Zebulon go on to comment on being queer people of color in higher education and the ways they’ve felt out of place yet demanded space. You can find Zebulon on Instagram at @blackestgarlic To find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit us at iAmClinic.org IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapyFB - @iAmClinic

Hosts Isaac Archuleta and iAmClinic Clinical Associate Jamie Leach sit with Tim Seelig, Artistic Director & Conductor of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. Tim allows his vulnerability to take us into his current relationship, which is headed to an end. He describes the ways emotional and physical monogamy are at play, how generational differences affect his relationship, what he sees for the future of his relationship, and, ultimately, Tim shows us how complicated life can be with love, grief, and loss yet how beautiful it can be as well. Tale of Two Tims: Big Ol' Baptist, Big Ol' Gay, Tim’s new memoir is out now. To find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit us at iAmClinic.orgIG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapyFB - @iAmClinic

In this episode, we have an inquisitive nurse and a brilliant nurse practitioner, Randall McDavid, who break the ice in a conversation that is usually held within the private walls of a doctor’s office. They talk about condoms, sexual health, STIs, and what research is showing us about HIV prevention medicines, like PrEP.To find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit us at iAmClinic.orgIG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapyFB - @iAmClinic

Isaac Archuleta sits with iAmClinic Clinical Associate Trevor Ekstrom to discuss how psychological trauma affects the mind and body. They also talk about what Psychedelic Assisted Trauma Therapy is and how it can function to help trauma processing.To find out more about Queer RelationTips and iAmClinic, visit us at iAmClinic.orgIG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapyFB - @iAmClinic

Host Isaac Archuleta sits with our guest who, as an adult, came out as pan/bisexual. Together they explore the complexities of being bisexual in both the straight and gay worlds. They also journey into our guest's experience in an unhealthy marriage that has gone on to affect how she experiences love, sexuality, and what it means to know and trust herself.TRIGGER WARNING: Trauma is talked about during this episode. At the end of the episode, Isaac gives some helpful remarks when dealing with and/or recovering from trauma.For information about how to become a guest, visit us at iAmClinic.org.IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapyFB - @iAmClinic

In this episode, Isaac co-hosts with iAmClinic’s newest Clinical Associate Clay Malcolmson for part 2 of this two-part series!Clinical Sexuality Educator Paul Nelson joins the show again for an informative discussion about sex and the common misconceptions many men have about it. What is negative control when it comes to sex? How can hook up culture lean toward negative control? How does anxiety affect sexual function on a psychological/physiological level? Find this out the answers and whole a lot more in this episode!To find out more about Paul Nelson, MA, CCMA visit MazeMensHealth.com, FrankTalk.org,For information about becoming a guest on Queer RelationTips visit us at iAmClinic.org.IG/Twitter - @lgbtq_therapyFB - @iAmClinic

In this week’s episode, Isaac co-hosts with iAmClinic’s newest Clinical Associate Clay Malcolmson in Part 1 of this two-part series.Paul Nelson, a Clinical Sexuality Educator, comes on the show to explore the common fallacies many men believe when it comes to sex. We learn how anxiety is often confused with horniness, how the objectification of sex can actually limit sex, how the autonomic nervous system plays a role in sexual dysfunction, and so much more!To find out more about Paul Nelson, MA, CCMA visit MazeMensHealth.com, FrankTalk.orgFor information about becoming a guest on Queer RelationTips visit us at iAmClinic.org

In our previous episode, we covered the topic of enmeshment and home, helping the guest find their way to an inward home that will root them no matter where they go. In this episode, we take a deep dive into her subconscious to examine why “home” feels so far away and what steps need to be taken to reclaim it. As we converse, you’ll hear referenced the Performer Chart. If you’d like to follow along, visit iAmClinic.org/blog/episode-9/Some of the episodes in our line up are what we call, RelationTips Q&A's, a safe space for everyday folks to come on the show and talk with a therapist about a problem or topic they are struggling with.These episodes are intended to highlight queer stories with the hope that others can relate and gain insight into their own journeys.Guests on these episodes bring vulnerability into the space that allows for a deep, emotional exploration of areas that hit deeply for many queer folks.For information about how to become a guest, visit us at iAmClinic.org.

Host Isaac Archuleta sits with his guest who brought a great conundrum to the show, one that many queer people face: how do we live as one integrated being? Being a queer person in a professional space, a spiritual person in a gay setting, or even a woman in a man-centered world, integrating all parts of who we are can be quiet the riddle, and the remedy might just surprise you. For our 'RelationTips Q&A’ episodes, our host sits with everyday people to talk about a problem or question they have. Usually, the guest remains anonymous. 

For our 'RelationTips Q&A’ episodes, our host sits with everyday people to talk about a problem or question they have. Usually, the guest remains anonymous.In this episode, Isaac sits with a Denver-based drag queen and talks about the anxiety and depression they have had to navigate for most of their adult life. They take a journey into childhood rejection and adult perseverance and the healing one gains in creating a life filled with love, one they deserved but were never given.

Host Isaac Archuleta sits with Kevin Garcia, life coach, content creator, queer person of faith, host of the podcast A Tiny Revolution, and author of Bad Theology Kills: Undoing Toxic Belief & Reclaiming Your Spiritual Authority. Their conversation delves into the theological trauma Kevin has experienced and how it affected his idea of himself and what it means to be a sexual being. Kevin allows his vulnerability to take us into his sex life, dating life, and mental health journey.

Host Isaac Archuleta and Matthias Roberts, counselor and podcast host himself, talk about Roberts' new book,  Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms. They consider the shame the results from purity culture and ask questions one can consider in evaluating the presence of shame in one's own life.

Host Isaac Archuleta sits with the founder, owner, and lead singer of Everyday Sunday. They consider how his religious beliefs affected his choices growing into adulthood and the eventual ending of his marriage. They also explore what it means to have a sexual orientation, how it affects all parts of one's life, and how an oppressive background can stall love. 

Host Isaac Archuleta and Dr. Tina Sellers, a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist who holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, and author of Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy. They discuss the way developmental trauma affects sexuality and how it can go on to affect adult sexuality.

For our 'RelationTips Q&A’ episodes, our host sits with everyday people to talk about a problem or question they have. Usually, the guest remains anonymous.In this episode, Isaac and his guest talk about alcoholism, sobriety, and the difficulties that impose in being a part of the queer community. They also explore the moment his mother tossed his dolls, a metaphorical moment that would symbolize rejection his guest has faced. Hear how his fight to live an honest, authentic life finally took root and the ways rejection still haunts him. 

For our 'RelationTips Q&A’ episodes, our host sits with everyday people to talk about a problem or question they have. Usually, the guest remains anonymous. In this episode, Isaac and his guest explore the complexities that happen when our learned shame and internalized homophobia affect our ability to have and enjoy sex with our partner and pleasure ourselves.