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This week, Alli and Melisa explore the “cost of being a woman,” including the financial expectations women navigate in dating and everyday life. We unpack Professor Scott Galloway's argument that men should pay for dates, while also discussing how WLW couples can navigate who pays. We also talk about our own financial insecurities since coming out, as well as women's mental health and how medication can be a helpful and valid part of treatment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.

Dolly Parton's death has sparked a push to make September 25 a national holiday, National Dolly Parton Day, a nod to her song "9 to 5," and Chalene Johnson breaks down the philanthropy behind it, including Jeff Bezos's $100 million Courage and Civility Award and over 300 million books donated through her charity work. Then Chalene explains how she woke up "Under Attack" on TikTok over a conspiracy theory tied to the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, after Patrick Clancy's attorney threatened content creators with defamation lawsuits and a stranger's video twisted what Chalene actually said about the case. Plus, the strange doctor wars breaking out in women's healthcare over HRT and testosterone pellets, why the Women's Health Initiative got it wrong, and a new legging lawsuit involving Buffbunny. Topics discussed: Dolly Parton, National Dolly Parton Day, Jeff Bezos, Courage and Civility Award, Dixie Stampede, Lindsay Clancy, Patrick Clancy, TikTok, defamation, postpartum psychosis, epistemic closure, Midi, Women's Health Initiative, HRT, testosterone pellets, Buffbunny, Vitality, leggings lawsuit. Join Chalene on Patreon her private podcast to hear all the latest on the Penthouse Drama and upcoming episode Session with a Renowned Pet Psychic  

How did a country music icon become the ultimate antidote to right-wing hypocrisy? Stephanie Miller takes a look at the profound legacy of Dolly Parton—a powerhouse of radical empathy, literacy, and LGBTQ+ advocacy—and taking aim at the MAGA crowd trying to co-opt her image while fighting everything she stands for. Joined by John Fugelsang and John Pavlovitz, this episode dives headfirst into the ridiculousness of modern politics with sharp commentary, personal stories, and genuine heart.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this heartfelt episode of Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast, Stephanie and her guests grapple with the profound loss of the beloved Dolly Parton, reflecting on her immense impact on the world and the stark contrast between her values and those of the current political landscape. With tears and laughter, they celebrate Dolly's legacy of love, acceptance, and philanthropy, highlighting her unwavering support for marginalized communities and her efforts to uplift others through initiatives like the Imagination Library.Stephanie shares personal anecdotes and the emotional weight of losing such an iconic figure during a time of political divisiveness. The conversation touches on Dolly's quiet acts of kindness, her powerful stance on LGBTQ rights, and her role as a beacon of hope in dark times. As the discussion unfolds, they also delve into the absurdities of the political realm, contrasting Dolly's spirit of generosity with the greed and cruelty displayed by figures like Donald Trump.With guests like Malcolm Nance and Bob Cesca, this episode is a poignant reminder of the goodness that can exist in the world amidst chaos. Tune in for a mix of heartfelt tributes, sharp political commentary, and the laughter that keeps us all going in challenging times.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The John Fugelsang Podcast, guest host Joe Sudbay discusses the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, sparked by Prime Minister Mark Carney's bold retaliatory tariffs against American products. Joe reflects on the implications of this trade war and discusses the fallout from J.D. Vance's recent remarks mocking Canada during a campaign stop in Maine, emphasizing the importance of maintaining friendly relations with our northern neighbor.Next, Joe turns his attention to the troubling maneuvers of the Trump administration regarding mail-in voting, as the Supreme Court grants a request to freeze a district court injunction that could impact the upcoming elections. He analyzes the ongoing legal battles surrounding this issue, highlighting the potential consequences for voters and the integrity of the electoral process.Later, Joe welcomes Michael Lemmon, a Vietnam veteran and the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against Donald Trump's proposed monument in Washington, D.C. Michael shares his personal experiences and the motivations behind the lawsuit, emphasizing the importance of honoring the sacrifices of veterans and the integrity of national memorials.Then, Joe speaks with Gillian Brockell, a reporter covering ICE flights and third country removals. Gillian sheds light on the inhumane treatment of immigrants during deportation and the costly operations of ICE, revealing the systemic issues that perpetuate this cycle of suffering.And finally, Joe interviews Kelley Robinson. She's a trailblazing advocate and leader in the fight for human rights. As the President of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), she is the first Black, queer woman to hold this position. HRC is the largest civil rights organization in the United States, dedicated to achieving equality and liberation for LGBTQ+ individuals. With over 15 years of experience, Robinson has spearheaded numerous successful campaigns for LGBTQ+, racial, and gender equity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tributes have poured in for Dolly Parton, the pioneering country music singer, songwriter and actor, who has died aged 80. Stars including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney have paid tribute to one of the world's greatest music artists, with many praising her lifelong philanthropy and advocacy for literacy and LGBTQ+ rights. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian deputy features editor Jenny Stevens – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

On the whole, the LGBTQ+ community loved and admired Dolly Parton. And she reciprocated; in 2016, she told Larry King, “We are all God's children. We are who we are, and we should be allowed to be who we are.”  Drag performer Jason CoZmo has been impersonating Parton for decades and shares a remembrance of her.And, Meta has to pay $17 billion in a settlement with a number of U.S. states over intentionally getting teenagers addicted to Instagram and Facebook. In addition, the company must make changes to its apps to make them safer for minors. Senior Axios reporter Madison Mills explains more.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

I went to seminary as an evangelical. I had no idea it was going to hold so many surprises. Here are the top 7 shockers that change the entire game of Christianity. Knowing these will help us continue to unravel the hurtful, destructive teachings that, in truth, really have nothing to do with Jesus, God or the Bible. It was the beginning of the deconstruction of my faith, and the beginning of a much deeper, more beautiful, more satisfying spirituality.A special encore presentation. Send us a private message. *Note: INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS if you'd like us to answer. :-) Support the show

Drum weighs his decisions, Olivier attends a funeral, and Riot calls a vote. The theme of tonight's episode is Doubts.(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘The Attic', and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show's Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you'd like to connect with other fans of the show, there's even a fan-run Discord Server!Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: ‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Don't Look Back', by DaniHaDani,‘Morning Sunbeams', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Frozen Lake', by NSEE, ‘Grow Through Challenges', by Diamonds and Ice,‘Horizon', by Theater of Delays,‘Inevitable', by Spearfisher,‘The Fall', by Or Chausa,‘Decompose', by Be Still the Earth,‘A Moon Walk', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Forsaken', by NSEE,‘I Was All Alone', by Idokay,‘Nocturne', by Birraj,‘Moonrise', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Surrendered', by Out of Flux,‘Many Years Ago', by Idokay,‘Titan', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Chasing Horizons', by Charlie Ryan,‘Dusk', by Rotem Cinamon,‘Dawn', by Eva Tiedemann,‘A Choice', by Borden Lulu,‘Candle in the Dark', by Tommy H. Brandon, ‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Farewell', by Maya Belsitzman and Matan EphratContent warnings for this episode include: Animal death (Dogsmell as usual), Self-harm (Centipede tongue), Violence, Kidnapping and abduction, Death + Injury, Blood, Transphobia, Homophobia, Gun Mention, Static (including sfx), Emotional Manipulation, Bugs, Body horror, Smoking, Substance abuse (Centipede tongue?), Religious Violence, Lengthy monologues about the destruction of queer people, mention of circumcision, mention of lynching, use of ‘nympho' as a derogatory term We're promoting Season 2 of The Gospel of Haven, arriving July 31st! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts, or at https://daisymcnamara.com/#gospelofhaven! Shank vs. Diggory hoodie is now available on merch shop!https://store.dftba.com/products/shank-and-diggory-hoodie

He escaped a home where hatred had made him a prisoner. At just 19 years old, Steen Fenrich had finally built a life where he could be himself, until one desperate moment sent him back to the family he had spent years trying to escape.In 1999, being young, Black, and gay meant navigating a world where racism and homophobia could follow you everywhere, even into your own home. Steen had fought his way toward independence, but when a painful breakup left him vulnerable and needing somewhere to stay, he turned to his family for help. What followed was a devastating betrayal that would expose the horrifying consequences of hatred directed at someone simply for being who they were.In this episode of Beers With Queers, we explore the murder of Steen Fenrich, the disturbing circumstances surrounding the discovery of his remains, and the investigation that followed. More than a shocking true crime case, Steen's story forces us to confront the dangers faced by queer people of color and the terrifying reality that, sometimes, the greatest threat isn't a stranger, it's someone inside your own family.Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, queer history, and twisted justice to light from a true crime perspective that puts LGBTQ+ stories where they belong: at the center. Press play, grab a drink, and join us as we remember Steen and uncover the story behind one of the most heartbreaking cases in queer true crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman welcomes Tito Valdes, the executive director of LGBTQ affairs for the City of Philadelphia, to discuss his leadership of the Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs and explore how public policy, cross-sector partnerships, cultural expression and community-centered approaches can help create more inclusive cities and institutions.Valdes outlines the primary focus areas of his office and recounts how conducting a listening tour with dozens of community leaders when he was first appointed enabled him to identify priorities and bridge gaps between organizations and city government. The conversation also touches on the legal landscape for LGBTQ+ workers, including the significance of the Bostock decision and Philadelphia's Fair Practices Ordinance, as well as Valdes' intersectional approach to leadership.Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I. 

Dolly Parton died at 80 years old, and this tribute episode breaks down why she's the ultimate UNSUBSCRIBE™ girl. Ginny Priem walks through Dolly's Imagination Library and her father's illiteracy, the "9 to 5" fingernail typewriter story, her 58-year marriage to Carl Dean, her early advocacy for LGBTQ rights, and how she managed her own image and empire entirely on her own terms. A tribute for anyone who needs a reminder that living authentically was never something Dolly waited on anyone else's approval to do.In This Episode:Why Dolly Parton's death is resonating across the world todayHow she chose to BLOCK shame around her father's illiteracy and built the Imagination Library, now mailing over 3 million books a month across five countriesHow she decided to MUTE the noise of fame during 58 years of marriage to Carl Dean, and never explained her choice not to have childrenHow she opted to SWAP convention for her own path, from writing "9 to 5" using her acrylic nails as a typewriter to building Dollywood and now Dolly's Life of Many Colors MuseumHow she spoke up early and often for LGBTQ rights, long before it was safe toHow she didn't let anyone else MANAGE her own image, glam, and business empire. She did it entirely on her own termsGinny's personal reflection on why Dolly's example connects to her own work with womenA call to action: what's one thing Dolly inspires you to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from?Resources & Links:

Thank you one and all for contributing to our Trevor Project Fundraiser. In honor of hitting our first goal, we are reviewing the second Ewoks movie, The Battle For Endor. You can find our first movie review way back on episode 113. And joining us for this second movie, like she did for the first, is Rayven Spencer.  As a reminder please help us support The Trevor Project, an organization that is dedicated to ending suicide in LGBTQ+ young people. You can donate for our team at this link: https://give.thetrevorproject.org/TalkinTauntauns. Talkin' Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com. Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com. Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at Contact@TalkinTauntauns.com. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

In this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King and headline king Jason “Jah” Lee for a wide-ranging conversation spanning Atlanta culture, policing, politics, infrastructure, race, hip-hop, gender identity, and the WNBA. After previewing the episode’s biggest stories [ 00:38 ], the crew catches up on their weekends [ 02:43 ] before debating Atlanta’s dining scene, happy-hour culture, restaurant service, and food experiences [ 03:26 ]. Jah’s “Ignorant Thought” turns serious as he reacts to reports about the death in prison of the former officer who shot Sonya Massey, prompting a larger conversation about policing, accountability, and Elon Musk’s suggestion that Derek Chauvin should be released [ 06:20 ]. From there, a discussion about recent food safety scares and beef consumption briangs the crew back to what—and where—they’re willing to eat [ 09:27 ]. In “This Is America,” the hosts spotlight Gary, Indiana, where residents in a largely Black community have faced an extended power outage following severe storms [ 13:02 ]. The crew connects the crisis to larger questions about aging infrastructure, disaster response, environmental inequality, government responsibility, and which communities receive urgency when essential services fail, while encouraging support for residents in need [ 16:28 ]. Politics takes center stage as they react to comments from Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon about taking her children to drag shows [ 24:46 ], debating political strategy and whether certain public positions help or hurt candidates in contentious elections [ 28:39 ]. The conversation expands into who actually attends drag shows and why [ 33:11 ], an explanation and debate around the term cisgender [ 34:43 ], and the importance of context when discussing drag performances, children, LGBTQ+ issues, and adult entertainment [ 37:37 ]. They then zoom back out to Florida politics, progressive movements, and the Democratic Socialists of America [ 40:31 ], before taking a lighter detour into beards, appearances, and “hat fishing” [ 44:30 ]. The conversation returns to crime and race as the crew examines reports of an alleged Penn State fraternity cocaine distribution operation [ 47:48 ], questioning whether similar allegations involving Black defendants would be framed as a gang, conspiracy, or RICO case and exploring racial disparities in the language used around criminal activity [50:30 ]. They also discuss fentanyl risks, drug surveillance, and the dangers surrounding today’s illicit drug supply [ 55:20 ]. From there, the hosts react to Master P’s comments about Black people “harping on slavery,”debating historical memory, generational trauma, accountability, opportunity, and whether acknowledging systemic barriers is incompatible with pursuing progress [ 57:06 ]. Hip-hop becomes the focus as the crew explains why J. Cole’s current tour feels culturally significant [ 01:06:53 ], particularly in an era without the same ecosystem of music blogs and media outlets that once documented rap in real time [ 01:08:10 ]. That leads into a broader discussion about whether hip-hop is experiencing a reset and what the culture needs from artists, audiences, and media moving forward [ 01:09:29 ]. The final stretch tackles another viral culture debate as Mandii, A-King, and Jah react to backlash surrounding a Matt Matthews and Kandi Burruss clip involving pronouns [ 01:10:23 ] and dive into the comment section to examine how social media amplifies cultural misunderstandings and outrage [ 01:13:42 ]. The discussion expands into transphobia, identity, language, and accusations of using a “blaccent” [ 01:19:52 ], before the crew condemns the disturbing trend of people throwing sex toys onto the court during WNBA games [ 01:27:33 ]. They react to Joy Taylor calling out the behavior [ 01:29:07 ] and question what leagues, arenas, and fans should expect when it comes to security, consequences, player safety, and basic respect for women athletes [ 01:35:07 ]. The crew closes with final thoughts and credits [ 01:40:12 ], wrapping an episode that connects politics, race, public safety, hip-hop culture, LGBTQ+ discourse, and women’s sports through the signature humor and debate of Selective Ignorance. No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X! Sale Link Follow the host on Social MediaMandii B Instagram/X @fullcourtpumps Follow the crew on Social Media @itsaking @mrhiphopobama Follow the show on Social MediaInstagram @selectiveignorancepodTiktok @selective.ignoranceX/Twitter @selectiveig_podSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many gay men prepare financially for retirement, yet still feel uncertain about what they are retiring into. Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, explores the "blueprint gap": reaching later life without an inherited picture of what a satisfying retirement should contain. Traditional retirement narratives often assume children, grandchildren, lifelong heterosexual marriage, and an extended family prepared to provide companionship and care—assumptions that may never have applied to gay men. This episode examines retirement identity, chosen family, purpose after work, financial security, LGBTQ+-affirming long-term care, and the AIDS-era loss of elders who might have modeled aging for subsequent generations. Ken offers reflective questions and practical ways to begin building a later life around connection, creativity, community, safety, and personal meaning.

A new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life drops August 18th! In our off weeks we air episodes from The Gaily Show. It's the only daily LGBTQ news and talk show in the US! John hosts it and it airs on AM950-KTNF (Minneapolis), WCPT 820 AM (Chicago), 92.7 FM WMDX (Madison, WI), plus weekly on NewsTalk WHMP (Amherst, MA) and Alternative Talk 1150AM KKNW (Seattle).In this episode, it's the third Friday of the month which means author and critic Ilana Masad is back with her August book recommendations! They are:All City by Alex DiFrancescoGay Bar: Why We Went Out by Jeremy Atherton LinChanging Gender by Susan StrykerThen Alex Cerda from Joan Crawford Goes to Hell joins us to talk about the show. It's in previews starting today and opens on August 28. For tickets and more info head to https://handbagproductions.org. To connect with Ilana and her books head to: https://www.ilanamasad.com/.Watch on YouTubeWe're in video too! You can watch this episode at youtube.com/@thegailyshowCreditsHost/Founder: John Parker (learn more about my name change)Executive Producer: Jim PoundsProduction and Distribution Support: Brett Johnson, AM950Marketing/Advertising Support: Chad Larson, Laura Hedlund, Jennifer Ogren, AM950Accounting and Creative Support: Gordy EricksonReal quick: yes, you too can be a guest on our podcast! If you have a queer book that had a life-saving impact for you, then please visit thisqueerbook.com and fill out the form on the homepage! Looking forward to hearing back from you!Support the show

This week your besties look back to when we were joined by the Kang of digital content - the one who keeps the content live, loud and in color, Chris Rodgers. On the show this week: a discussion about why we are sick and tired of being sick and tired as millennials. Chris also gives PayPal the stern talking too they deserve. Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube! Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here! Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok Follow DoctorJonPaul: BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Chris: Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're re-airing this episode where Allie delivered her long-awaited response to Andy Stanley's LGBTQ sermon at the Unconditional Conference. We go in-depth with what exactly Stanley said in his sermon about Christianity in relation to LGBTQ issues and "identities" and his statement that Rosaria Butterfield and Dr. Christopher Yuan, who have an abundance of wisdom on this topic, have nothing to say to parents struggling with their kids' LGBTQ "identities." But what does Stanley get wrong by claiming that homosexuality is an identity, and why does it matter? We answer these questions and underline one of LGBTQ-affirming Christianity's biggest faults. Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠ Share the Arrows is sponsored by: A'del Natural Cosmetics: AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Range Leather: RangeLeather.com/ALLIE We Heart Nutrition: WeHeartNutrition.com Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Time Codes 0:00 Intro 2:43 Background 7:03 Dr. Al Mohler's WORLD 11:01 Reaction to Unconditional Conference 16:20 Response to Stanley's sermon 35:00 Laure Perry, Christopher Yuan, Rosaria Butterfield, Becket Cook 47:15 Dr. Michael Brown & Andy Stanley 53:29 Gender confusion: Stanley vs. the Bible 56:46 God's definition of marriage --- Links: WORLD: "Go and sin no more" https://wng.org/opinions/go-and-sin-no-more-1696305138 --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 896 | From 'Trans Man' to Transformed by Christ | Guest: Laura Perry Smalts (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-896-from-trans-man-to-transformed-by-christ-guest/id1359249098?i=1000632613519 Ep 897 | A Detransitioner on the Lie of Trans ‘Joy' | Guest: Laura Perry Smalts (Part Two) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-897-a-detransitioner-on-the-lie-of-trans/id1359249098?i=1000632747460 Ep 859 | Why You Can't Be a Gay Christian | Guest: Dr. Christopher Yuan https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-859-why-you-cant-be-a-gay-christian-guest-dr/id1359249098?i=1000625169321 Ep 796 | Former Lesbian Activist Calls “Soft” Christians to Repentance | Guest: Rosaria Butterfield https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-796-former-lesbian-activist-calls-soft-christians/id1359249098?i=1000610921016 --- Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey

What happens when you spend your life trying to find your way in a religion that never seems to have a space for you? Today, Mormon Stories welcomes Eli McCann, attorney, writer, podcaster, and humor columnist for The Salt Lake Tribune, to hear insights into his upbringing as a gay man in the LDS faith.Eli knew from a young age that he was gay, but understood that there would never be a place for him as an openly gay man in Mormonism. He served a mission, held leadership callings, and became deeply involved in the church while largely keeping his sexuality to himself. Eventually, after moving to Palau and serving as a Young Men's president, Eli reached a point where he could no longer reconcile his life with the church's teachings about homosexuality.He shares what led him to stop attending, come out to his family, and ultimately resign his membership—including the memorable experience of resigning with a Mormon bishop on top of a Book of Mormon. We also discuss the 2015 LGBTQ+ policy, his evolving views on faith, and why he has chosen to remain in Utah despite his complicated relationship with Mormonism.Eli is now known for finding humor in the quirks of Mormon culture through his writing for The Salt Lake Tribune. His new book, We're Thankful for the Moisture: A Gay Guy's Guide to Mormon Faith, Family, and Fruit Preservation, collects many of those stories and explores the intersections of Mormon culture, family, faith, and life as a gay man in Utah.This is a conversation about faith, family, sexuality, and learning to move forward without losing meaningful parts of your past.You can purchase Eli's new book here: https://www.signaturebooks.com/books/p/were-thankful-for-the-moisture___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

In today's episode of The Atheist Experience, Godless Engineer, Sofia Spina, and Kelley Laughlin tackle divine command theory, biblical atrocities, and the question of whether God's treatment of children can ever be justified.Quincy-TX argues the Bible proves God because it's a physical book, just like maps prove locations exist. The hosts challenge whether a book's existence proves its supernatural claims. Does the Quran prove Allah? What about biblical contradictions and commands to harm children? Quincy insists atheists choose hell, but can't explain why divine command theory makes genocide moral.Jeff-PA asks why the hosts won't repent and defends Old Testament commands. The discussion turns to Numbers 31's sex trafficking of virgin girls and Deuteronomy 21's war bride laws. Jeff claims the New Covenant supersedes these commands, but struggles when asked if God's nature changed. Why would an unchanging God order child harm in one era but condemn it in another?God's Son-MD claims stabbing babies can be merciful and rape builds character and individuality. He argues God intentionally created suffering to develop human traits. The hosts challenge whether a being who commands evil can be called good. The call ends when the caller pivots to anti-LGBTQ bigotry.Steven-CO insists previous callers were pagans, claims God is balanced rather than purely good, and refuses evidence beyond scripture. He repeatedly makes racist claims about Edomites being white people. When asked for evidence, Steven deflects. Why should anyone accept claims without demonstration?Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-atheist-experience--3254896/support.

In Part One of this two-part story, Mackenzie and Hanna sit down with Courtney, whose journey from devout Mormon missionary to queer student at BYU leads her into an underground LGBTQ+ community, and into the orbit of its charismatic, chaotic leader. What begins as a story about coming out, leaving the church, and finding the people who finally make her feel understood quickly becomes a tangled web of love bombing, ex-fiancées, blurred boundaries, suspicious stories, and a relationship Courtney can never quite seem to escape. As Courtney and her friends turn their fight for acceptance into a movement, and begin raising money for a queer resource center, the stakes get much bigger, and the red flags become harder to ignore. Buckle up, Sleuthies, because this one is only getting started.Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Monarch. Get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core at monarch.com with code DATING. This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by SKIMS. Shop SKIMS Cotton and our favorite pieces at skims.com, and after you place your order, select Podcast in the survey and choose The Dating Detectives from the dropdown menu. This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Ladder. Visit ladder.fit/datingdetectives for a free 7-day trial with no credit card required and $10 off your first month if you join. This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by We-Vibe. Visit wevibe.com and use code DATINGDETECTIVES at checkout for 20% off your first order. This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Coyuchi. Visit coyuchi.com/detectives for 15% off your first purchase. Some exclusions apply. ***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn how LGBTQ+ homebuyers navigate unique challenges and how anyone can compete in today's expensive housing market. What makes homebuying uniquely challenging for LGBTQ+ people — and could being queer also create unexpected advantages in the process? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola sit down with Steph Noble, a Portland-based mortgage loan officer with Crosscountry Mortgage, to explore why queer buyers often face a harder road to homeownership. They also discuss strategies that could give first-time buyers a real shot, including how to use down payment assistance programs, what helps buyers stand out in a competitive market, and what lenders look for when deciding whether to approve a mortgage application. To close out the episode, Sean and Elizabeth each share what they spent money on this month. Learn how LGBTQ+ home buyers can navigate the market: https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/learn/lgbtq-home-buying  Find first-time home buyer programs in your state: https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/learn/first-time-home-buyer-programs-by-state  Car insurance comparison tool: https://www.nerdwallet.com/insurance/auto/car-insurance Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! https://smartmoney-nerdwallet.beehiiv.com/ Want us to review your budget? Fill out this form — completely anonymously if you want — and we might feature your budget in a future segment! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK53yAufsc4v5UpghhVfxtk2MoyooHzlSIRBnRxUPl3hKBig/viewform?usp=header  To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we cope with the mental, emotional and physical pain? Survivors of lightning strikes and electrical shocks have lessons for us.Key coping mechanisms: salt packetssaunamassagegroup therapymindset shiftThrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey.If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help:In the US: Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386Outside the US:International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them.Gambling Addiction: 1-800-GAMBLER

Please enjoy this Summer Salon Series episode of Breaking Form Selects: Rigoberto González Support Breaking Form by reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts here.Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE is available from Bridwell Press. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.  Notes:Rigoberto González was born in Bakersfield, California and raised in Michoacán, Mexico. He earned a BA from the University of California, Riverside and graduate degrees from University of California, Davis and Arizona State University. He is the author of To the Boy Who Was Night: Poems Selected and New (2023), The Book of Ruin (2019), Unpeopled Eden (2013), winner of a Lambda Literary Award, and Black Blossoms (2011), all published by Four Way Books. His other poetry collections include Other Fugitives and Other Strangers (Tupelo Press, 2006) and So Often the Pitcher Goes to Water Until It Breaks (University of Illinois Press, 1999), a National Poetry Series selection. González has also written multiple books in other genres including the novel Crossing Vines (University of Oklahoma Press, 2003), the memoir Butterfly Boy: Memories of a Chicano Mariposa (University of Wisconsin Press, 2006), the critical essay collection Pivotal Voices, Era of Transition: Toward a 21st Century Poetics (University of Michigan Press, 2017), and the book of stories Men without Bliss (University of Oklahoma Press, 2008).Read more about González (and more poems by him) here. Read this essay on González by Darrel Alejandro Holness here. Read this essay penned by González on writing memoir.Watch this short, fabulous interview with Rigoberto González here (~20 min). And watch González read his poem "A Note on Resentment" (~2 min).Poems we read include:"What Smells Dead""Casa""Thinking Stones""Carnivore"

Send us Fan MailWhen a child comes out as transgender, every parent begins a journey. One of Mama Dragons' big priorities this year is building deeper community—making sure every parent feels seen and knows they are not alone. And while moms often find one another pretty naturally, dads don't always have those same spaces to ask questions, wrestle with big feelings, or simply hear another dad say, "Yeah, I've been there too." Today In the Den, Sara sits down with three dads to talk about those first moments of learning their child was transgender, the questions they wrestled with, the things they got wrong, the things they learned, and the ways their kids have expanded their hearts and their understanding of what it means to love unconditionally. Whether you're a mom hoping to better understand your partner, a dad looking for someone who gets it, or anyone who loves a transgender young person, we think you're going to find something meaningful in these conversations.Special Guest: Mike JonesMike is a senior software developer in Boise, Idaho. He and his wife, Shauna, have three children and two dogs. He has been a dedicated supporter of LGBTQ+ rights since his oldest child came out over a decade ago. In his free time, Mike enjoys playing chess, hiking, watching movies, and reading speculative fiction.Special Guest: Michael AlvaradoMichael works as a Sales Manager for Asana Climbing, selling padding systems to climbing gyms across the country. He loves being a dad and when he's not working you can find him fishing, golfing and playing disc golf with his youngest and watching food shows with his eldest.Special Guest: Chris ErwinChris Erwin lives in Idaho with his wife, two kids, two cats and a dog. He enjoys creating things with his 3-D printer, watching Arsenal, and biking near the river, as well as reading all things Brandon Sanderson. Links from the Show:Join Mama Dragons todayGo deeper with Empowered Parent Learning - Mama Dragons' on-demand library of video courses and webinars for parents of LGBTQ+ kids. Two tracks: Parenting Essentials and Parent Advocacy. Free for Mama Dragons members, a small one-time fee for everyone else. Includes Suicide Prevention Training and Parachute eLearning. In the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at www.mamadragons.org. Support the showConnect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Edmonds School District principal gets new contract after failing to report suspected sexual abuse // The “We Protect Women’s Sports” crowd is causing a scene at their games now // Interim SPD filed a professional complaint against a detective who spoke in support of LGBTQ youth // Should WA require insurance companies to cover IVF? // Dirty zones are the secret to a clean home

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the ladies going full Showgirls on Real Housewives of Orange County; Pinky not being strapped for cash, but still being strapped on Real Housewives of Atlanta; and after all these years the mouse finally being let go on Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. 5:01 - Real Housewives of Orange County: Season 20: Episodes 06 & 07 1:02:54 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Season 17: Episode 19 1:42:37 - Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Season 05: Episode 02 We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you. We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. The theme song for our main show is Pulsar by Shane Ivers, and the theme song for Binge Watch is Higher Up by Shane Ivers, both of which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby We want to take a moment to uplift a powerful resource:

Send J. Harvey a text! (Try to be nice, but I get it, everyone's a little cranky sometimes...)For more than a decade, freeway killer Randy Kraft preyed on young men and teenage boys across California, Oregon and Michigan, leaving many of their bodies along highways. He was mostly known, however, for his "scorecard". It was a cryptic list of 61 entries investigators came to believe was a victims list. If you've surmised that Randy was the worst, you are absolutely right. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showSubscribe to Wicked Gay on Patreon (Patreon.com/wickedgay ) for extra episodes and bonus content!You can find Wicked Gay on Facebook, Twitter/X, Bkuesky, Instagram, and TikTok under “Wickedgaypod.” (Wicked Gay is probably leaving X/Twitter soon for obvious reasons.)

Matt Calkins quit the Seattle Times after it spiked his column defending Sophie Cunningham. Refusing to affirm gender dysphoria is not hate, fear, or discrimination. It is reality. Cathy Engelbert and the WNBA smear critics as haters while the contract never defines a woman. Calkins paid with his job in LGBTQ-friendly Seattle. That is biblical courage, not transphobia. He walked away rather than wear the Seattle Times' smear. The alphabet mafia rules the language. Washington votes on girls' sports in November. "Fearless" also covers Joe Burrow threatening the Bengals this season, Fernando Mendoza's Thursday night exhibition against Houston, and Angel Reese's big night on the court against the Sparks. ➢​​Today's Sponsors PreBorn has helped rescue more than 400,000 babies, and every single day, they continue that work by offering mothers something powerful and life-changing: an ultrasound. Will you help us? Just dial #250 and say the keyword “BABY” or donate securely at https://Preborn.com/FEARLESS  ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - The Transphobic Label and Matt Calkins Resignation 03:38 - The Priesthood of Media and WNBA Orthodoxy 05:15 - Control of Language and Institutions 09:23 - Media Bias and the Decline of Journalism 12:56 - Fake Media and the WNBA Transgender Stance 18:50 - How Ideology Infiltrated Newsrooms 24:20 - ESPN WNBA Coverage and Gender Identity 29:02 - Joe Burrow Now or Never Comments 34:51 - Fernando Mendoza Development Check 38:33 - Dildos in the WNBA and Angel Reese Resilience 49:49 - Closing Argument: Kelsey Mitchell MVP Case ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://x.com/SteveKim323 ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WHERE IS THE C*M!?! No seriously you guys that's the question we're asking today and also apparently…. men are BEGGING for this? News to me.On today's episode, I sit down with L.R. Fox, founder of NEXT Life Sciences - the man creating birth control for men among other science breakthroughs for both men and women. That's right - GET EXCITED because it's finally here. Ladies... we're almost free!!We break down Plan A—the non-hormonal male “IUD,” a hydrogel designed to prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years and be reversed whenever he's ready for a baby. Boom, bam—it's baby making time. We also get into the PausePill, an on-demand birth control pill for men. Guys in relationships could take it daily, while the single lads could pop one just two hours before sex for 24 hours of protection. INSANE, RIGHT?! But perhaps not as insane as one unexpected side effect.... it may help men last longer.Ladies, forget flowers. One day, the hottest anniversary gift might be your man looking you in the eyes and saying, “Babe, you can get off birth control. I've got this.”SEND THIS EPISODE TO YOUR MAN BECAUSE HIS TIME IS COMING... AND IT'S TIME TO STEP IT UP.Learn more about Plan A, the Pause Pill and everything NEXT Life Sciences is developing:Plan A for MenNEXT Life SciencesFollow L.R.Fox and PlanAForMen on Instagram.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Starbucks laid off over 200 workers, including those who declined to make the move to their Nashville office. A Portland mom is fighting back against her child’s elementary school’s LGBTQ indoctrination. Guest: Snohomish Mayor Aaron Hoffman is one of many Snohomish County mayors objecting to a new proposal to significantly raise jail booking fees. // LongForm: GUEST: Matt Calkins was a sports writer for the Seattle Times, but has decided to step aside after the paper once again decided to not publish one of his stories. This time it was a column standing up for the intergrity of women's sports.  // Quick Hit: DSA party members openly espoused their disdain for the Constitution.

Katy Erker-Lynch joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career and her role as Executive Director at PROMO, Missouri's LGBTQ+ public policy and advocacy organization.

Join in the conversation!Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme PodcastThis week we diver bak into a conversation with Ryan and Mike Brown. The dream you're chasing shouldn't cost you your peace or your rent. On our 100th episode, we sat down with multidisciplinary creatives Ryan (visibility coach, founder of Get a Grip, host of Lion Ryan) and Mike Brown (award-winning podcast producer, creator of The Art of Letting Go) for the conversation most creatives avoid: how to keep making art when the algorithm, the bills, and the burnout all want a piece of you.LINK: https://linktr.ee/hellachismepodcastFollow She's Ryan:IG: https://instagram.com/shesRYANTikTok: https://Tiktok.com/shesRYANYoutube: https://Youtube.com/@RYANVIBESFollow Mike Brown:https://linktr.ee/theartoflettinggoInsta: https://www.instagram.com/theartoflettinggopodcast/The Art of Letting GoTopics to include: creative burnout, balancing passion and career, redefining success, financial freedom for creatives, charging your worth, freelance pricing, imposter syndrome, self doubt, comparison, social media algorithm pressure, detaching from metrics, journaling for mental health, content batching, creative block, unlearning societal expectations, queer creators, queer podcast, lgbtq community, mental health for creatives, work life balanceSupport the showFollow Hella Chisme for more culture, conversation, and creative storytelling. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and keep up with us on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok at @hellachismepod. Join the chisme, share the episode, and leave a review or comment to support the show.

Donald Trump and Eva Braun Natalie Harp are trying to escape us in his ballroom bunker while Kremlin operative Paul Manafort's former lawyer, Todd Blanche, destroys lives. Blanche's DOJ illegally persecuted the Prairie Land defendants Soviet-style, condemning them to sweltering Texas prisons for protesting ICE, which is their Constitutionally protected right. In this week's bonus show Gaslit Nation provides a step-by-step guide on how to write letters of solidarity to the Prairieland Defendants. Longtime Gaslit Nation listener Bethany McKee provided a handy presentation here and in the show notes on how to do so that you can write letters whenever is convenient for you.  The conversation also includes a discussion with Finale Norton and Katherine White of the grassroots powerhouse Network NoVA and their 10th Women's Summit happening this weekend in Tysons Corner, Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC. Andrea will be there Saturday night, speaking about her new book A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women: 20 Steps to Find Your Purpose and Power in a World on Fire. Come join Andrea and Gaslit Nation listeners, and an exciting program of changemakers. Get your ticket to the summit here.  Show Notes: Write letters to the Prairieland Defendants: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XojoEjzPYPVY1D_51ER1Zr210XzXGSt_uhu0mmdvRLI/edit?usp=sharing Join Razom for Ukraine for an evening of LGBTQ solidarity with Ukraine: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-art-as-resistance-pop-up-tickets-1998070757422?aff=oddtdtcreator

Full Video on YouTube! This week we unpack Saucy Santana's trending hit “Quiet on the Creek” and use it as a jumping-off point for a bigger conversation about DL culture. Why is it still thriving? How does the LGBTQ+ community contribute to it? And the controversial question: should DL men be included in the LGBTQ+ community? No easy answers—just an honest conversation about secrecy, identity, shame, and why the DL life still works for some men. https://youtu.be/mOZat5xpXKw instagram.com/mrpleasedontirkme

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Most people first hear the words guardianship and conservatorship in a moment of crisis, when an accident, illness, or cognitive decline has already taken the decision out of their hands. Melissa Holcombe, DSW, LCSW has spent years inside that court system, conducting the capacity assessments that decide whether someone keeps the right to manage their own life or a court steps in to decide for them. She joins Bri Conn, CFP® to pull these intimidating legal terms apart and draw a clear line between the reactive path and the proactive one: guardianship and conservatorship are what happen when no plan exists, while a power of attorney set up ahead of time keeps every medical and financial choice in your hands. For solo adults who may not have a default next of kin to name, they talk through how to build that safety net on purpose and how Childfree Trust® can step in when there is no obvious person to list.In This Episode, You'll Learn:The real difference between guardianship and conservatorship, why guardianship is best understood as reactive, and how a court process gets triggered when no plan is already in placeHow a guardian or conservator actually gets chosen, who can file the petition, what the two-professional assessment involves, and how the role can fall to a stranger or the state when no one you know is willing or able to serveWhy guardianship is so difficult and costly to reverse once it is granted, and what the ward has to go through to try to reinstate their own rightsHow a power of attorney for both medical and financial decisions keeps your choices in your hands, why it never requires a court, and why naming a backup is just as important as naming your first choiceWhat belongs in your care documents, from doctors and billing details to your wishes on treatment, facilities, who to notify, and even who cares for your pet, and how Childfree Trust® can serve as the power of attorney when you have no one to name by defaultExplore Childfree Trust:Explore Childfree Trust & start protecting your future today: https://childfreetrust.com/ Episode Hosts:Bri Conn, CFP® is a Childfree Wealth Specialist at Childfree Wealth® and Customer Experience Manager at Childfree Trust®. She specializes in financial management, life design, and estate planning, with particular focus on LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, drawing on her own early financial challenges and recovery to fuel her work in personal finance education.Melissa Holcombe, DSW, LCSW  is a Senior Advisor at Childfree Trust® with three decades in social services across child welfare, public schools, and guardianship and probate. She is also one of the nation's first Certified Veterinary Social Workers, with deep expertise in the legal and emotional terrain that vulnerable individuals navigate. She has conducted guardianship and capacity assessments within the court system for many years.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights delivers education for financial and estate planning without children. It supports people with no kids in making informed decisions about retirement, legacy planning, beneficiaries, and long-term care. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

According to surveys, Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations. But why? Carter Sherman is here to explain. … Recommendations from the archive • More on Title IX's rollback: Preventing Teens from Joining the Manosphere • Teaching consent to teens: How to Not (Accidentally) Raise a Rapist • When sex ed is left in the hands of gym teachers: The Staircase … More on Carter Sherman • Read Carter's book: The Second Coming • Listen to her podcast from The Guardian: Stateside with Kai and Carter • Carter mentions Peggy Orenstein's book in this episode: Girls & Sex … Carter's recommended resources • For anyone who suspects that their Title IX rights may have been violated: National Women's Law Center. • For combatting workplace sexual misconduct: Time's Up Legal Defense Center • For organizing and supporting survivors of sexual assault: Advocates for Youth, and their initiative Know Your IX. Also, End Rape on Campus and RAINN. • For LGBTQ+ youth who may need mental health support and community, The Trevor Project offers a 24/7 hotline • For keeping up with the state of reproductive rights in the US: Autonomy News … • Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! • Follow us on Instagram • Sign up for our newsletter, where we recommend other parenting + reproductive health media • Buy books by LST guests (your purchase supports the show!) • Website: longestshortesttime.com … Cover image credit: Mustafa Mirza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey look! A moth!(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘A Stitch in Time', and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show's Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you'd like to connect with other fans of the show, there's even a fan-run Discord Server!Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: ‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Morning Sunbeams', by Yehezkel Raz,‘The Creation of All Things', by Doug Kaufman,‘There's a Place for Me', by Roie Shpigler,‘Flight', by Semo,‘Soulane', by Shahead Mostafafar,‘Oval Window', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Birds of the War', by Shahead Mostafafar,‘The Bitterness of a Bitter Life', by Benja,‘A New Film', by Yehezkel Raz,‘The Light Within', by Ziv Moran,‘Lumen Vale', by Marko Maksimovic,‘Currents', by Ardie Son,‘Tides of Change', by Kashido,‘The Creation of All Things', by Doug Kaufman,‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz Content warnings for this episode include: Burning bodies, religious violence, animal death (victims of Greater Ghostmoth caterpillars, Mr. Friendly, many hundreds of Barkbeetles, Dogsmell as usual, Shank as usual), body horrorWe're promoting Season 2 of The Gospel of Haven, arriving July 31st! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts, or at https://daisymcnamara.com/#gospelofhaven! Shank vs. Diggory hoodie is now available on merch shop!https://store.dftba.com/products/shank-and-diggory-hoodie

ISBW 22.17 So much to talk about! Worldcon is looming, and we take listener questions. How do you handle writing after a long break? What books do you recommend for writing fight scenes? Books by Alan Baxter and Marie Brennan are mentioned Mur is reading Page One to Done. Mur also has silly notebook problems that no one else seems to have. The HWA sent a ridiculous newsletter out and we are all seeing the fallout. See Chuck Wendig's take on it, and HWA's response is in the comments. The lesson of this episode is the classic, if no one buys your thing, it is probably because THEY DO NOT WANT THE THING, not because they want to spite you. Authors have many reasons to hate AI that have nothing to do with "gatekeeping." Other links of stuff I said: Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter Covers, Grant Baciocco's Creativity Journal video, Hobonichi Planners. This post went live for supporters on August 17, 2026. If you want early and ad-free episodes, support at Patreon! Remember you can join us on Thursdays, 3pm Eastern on Twitch! The next live episode is August 20! Evergreen Links I Should Be Writing merch Like the podcast? Get the book! I Should Be Writing. Socials: Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate Theme by John Anealio Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. You can also support by leaving a Spotify or Apple review! CREDITS Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja, and files hosted by Libsyn. Get archives of the show via Patreon. Aug 19, 2026 | ISBW 22.17 | murverse.com "AMA, Silly Notebook Problems" by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 In case it wasn't clear: Mur and this podcast are fully supportive of LGBTQ+ folks, believe that Black Lives Matter, and trans rights are human rights, despite which direction the political winds blow. And "AI" or large language models are wretched and we hate them so very much.  If you do not agree, then there are plenty of other places to go on the Internet.

Follow along on social media @therapybookspodcast *Information shared on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Psychotherapist and host Jessica Fowler interviews Shaina Siber, LCSW—founder of Affirm Mental Health and host of the Affirming Minds podcast—about burnout and Shaina's book, Using ACT and CFT for Burnout Recovery: Beyond the Blueprint (affiliant link). Shaina shares about her own burnout after working in a hospital during COVID, where burnout and moral injury were pervasive. Shaina explores symptoms of burnout such as exhaustion, cynicism/disengagement, cognitive impairment, and emotional impairment.  Shaina explores how values and self-compassion play a role in recovery of burnout.    Show Highlights Why Burnout Defining Burnout Signs First Steps and Values Systemic Causes and Fixes Book Blueprint Overview Self-Compassion That Works Favorite Exercises and Tools About the author: Shaina Siber, LCSW, is the founder of Affirm Mental Health, an accredited continuing education program for therapists and the host of The Affirming Minds Podcast. She is an integrative therapist and educator with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in burnout recovery for high achievers, healthcare workers and parents and champions trauma informed, culturally humble and LGBTQ affirming care.

In this episode of Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast, Stephanie brings a whirlwind of laughter and insight as she dives into the latest political shenanigans. From the absurdity of Donald Trump's antics to the fiery remarks of Senator Jon Ossoff, StepH and friends explore the current state of affairs with their signature humor and candor.Joining the conversation are NFL kicker turned activist Chris Kluwe, who discusses his run for California Assembly and the importance of standing up for the LGBTQ+ community, and Mike Nellis, who sheds light on the ongoing challenges posed by Trump's DOJ and the impact of conspiracy theories on real lives. As they navigate the political landscape, they emphasize the need for unity and resilience in the face of adversity.This episode is packed with witty banter, heartfelt stories, and a powerful call to action for listeners to support independent voices and fight back against the forces of division. Tune in for an hour of laughter, inspiration, and a reminder that together, we can make a difference!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could you actually retire abroad on one Social Security check?The average retired American worker receives about $2,081 a month from Social Security. In many U.S. cities, that may barely cover the basics. But take that same check abroad and suddenly the retirement math can look dramatically different.The catch? Cheap doesn't automatically mean retire-able.A city might have $300 rent, fabulous food and gorgeous weather, but if you can't qualify for legal residency, access quality healthcare or comfortably live there as an LGBTQ+ person, you haven't found a retirement destination. You've found a vacation.In this episode of Queer Money®, we rank five gay-friendly cities where an average Social Security benefit could potentially support a modest retirement, while also considering LGBTQ+ acceptance and whether there's a realistic path to legal residency.Our countdown takes us from Medellín, Colombia, to Coimbra, Portugal, Montevideo, Uruguay, Cuenca, Ecuador, and finally, Chiang Mai, Thailand.And some of the numbers may have you checking airfare before the episode is over.

[REBROADCAST FROM June 29, 2026] From the 1970s to the 1990s, New York City public-access television host Robin Byrd encouraged sex positivity, pushed boundaries, and advocated for the gay community. The HBO documentary "Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story" chronicles Byrd's career. Directors Jyllian Gunther and Stephanie Schwam discuss the film, and then Robin Byrd herself shares more about her life and work. "Bang My Box" is available to stream on HBO Max. Image courtesy of HBO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When does being genuinely unsure about someone become stringing him along? Are we avoiding rejection—or simply avoiding an uncomfortable conversation? Why do we sometimes want someone more the minute they start pulling away? Can you have a roster of casual guys without actually benching anybody? Have dating apps conditioned us to constantly look for the next best thing? Is being slowly benched actually worse than being ghosted? And when you finally know someone isn't right for you, do you owe him the truth? It's funny, revealing and occasionally uncomfortable as Steve, Jeremy and Kodi admit that when it comes to dating badly, most of us probably aren't completely innocent. Because sometimes the problem isn't the guy who put us on the bench. Sometimes we're the coach. Hot Topic: New Bathhouse in Birmingham, YUMBO offers both bar for LGBTQ plus upstairs bathhouse... Hot Topic: 'The 5-Minute Crush' - a online speed dating platform... Hot Topic: Boy George and now Geno Segers Spark are the latest to be fired from upcoming theater due to their controversial statements.... Advice: Is it weird that I don't get hard at a naked pool party when the guests become handsy? Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles: https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Jeremy on IG: @jrosslopez Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Kyle tackle some of the most divisive debates in the Catholic Church. From the Latin Mass and Charismatic Renewal to celebrity exorcists, LGBTQ ministries, and Catholic influencers, they weigh the good and the bad, cut through the tribalism, and ask whether these movements are ultimately helping or hurting the Church. 00:00 Intro 02:06 The Latin Mass & Traditional Catholicism 11:26 Charismatic Catholics 21:48 Celebrity Exorcists 28:11 LGBTQ Ministries 43:12 Synodality 43:45 Call-Out Channels 44:56 Catholic Influencers 45:35 Ultramontanism & the Pope 46:45 Is The Catholic Talk Show Good for the Church? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend Jerry Chong (active LDS, Temple worker, many leadership callings, lives in Calgary Canada, convert, powerful advocate for LGBTQ inclusion) joins us to share his story (was on Episode 41, 8 years ago): Advocacy work with Stake and Ward Leaders across the world (Canada, USA, UK, Brazil, etc) How to approach stake presidents and ward leaders to engage them in LGBTQ Inclusion and Sensitivity training for leaders and members . The email communications and patience that is required for these meetings to come together . What he teaches at these meetings Being a temple worker and explaining his singleness to fellow workers and temple presidencies Creating boundaries with homophobic church members Personal sacrifice and loneliness of being celibate—with no hope of companionship if he wants to remain a member is good standing Series of essays he's written. E-mail Jerry if you want a copy (see show notes) Being an ally for transgender/non-binary Latter-day Saints . Arranging video conversations to learn about their lived experiences and the impact of church policies Hopes to start dating men. Going slow. Would like to be married and share the last chapters of his life with someone Thank you, Jerry, for being on the podcast. You are one of my heroes—sacrificing so much to be in a position where you can help advocate for better LGBTQ understanding and inclusion. You have blessed so many through your ministry. You are a true disciple of Christ. Honored to have you on the podcast. Please listen and share Jerry's episode. It will help you be a better ally and will help you if for you are queer Latter-day Saint. Links: Jerry's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerry.chong.52 Jerry's IG: @mrjerrychong Jerry's e-mail: jfchong@telus.net Episode 41: https://soundcloud.com/user-818501778/episode-41-jerry-chong-gay-mormon-convert-calgary-temple-worker Ministering Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1433556613672143 Richard Ostler Substack on The Family Proclamation: https://substack.com/home/post/p-209436738

The Women's National Basketball Association has been making the headlines lately. In fact, according to a Media Matters report, since the end of June, Fox News has devoted at least 206 segments to the WNBA. But why are the likes of Sean Hannity and Bret Baier suddenly paying such close attention to women's basketball? To get to the bottom of how the most LGBTQ-friendly sports league became a favorite subject of the right-wing media, we spoke with Leah Asmelash, a culture writer for CNN.And in headlines, the USS George Washington aircraft carrier is headed to the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, Luigi Mangione pleads guilty, and Cards Against Humanity wants you to join its “Official Elon Musk is a Sad Little Bitch with No Friends Monument Design Committee.”Show Notes: Check out Leah's piece – tinyurl.com/3m6v5sxksophie-cunningham-caitlin-clark-trans-bans-cec Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com

In a shocking commentary on the state of American society, this episode delves into the alarming trends that threaten the country's very foundation. From the recent news of Massachusetts' governor signing a law permitting abortion up to birth, to the WNBA's struggle to define what a woman is, the speaker highlights the disturbing consequences of a society that seems to be losing its grip on traditional values. The conversation touches on several critical issues, including the impact of climate change hysteria on birth rates, the promotion of LGBTQ+ ideologies, and the erosion of parental rights. The speaker also discusses the dangers of socialized medicine, the manipulation of ethnic groups, and the rise of AI technology that prioritizes convenience over contentment. These topics are woven together to form a concerning narrative about the state of American society. The speaker argues that these trends are not only morally reprehensible but also pose a threat to national security. By examining the consequences of a society that disregards the value of life, the importance of traditional marriage, and the well-being of its citizens, the speaker paints a dire picture of a nation in decline. If you're concerned about the future of America and the values that have made it great, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's unflinching analysis of the issues that threaten to undermine the country's very fabric. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat and Jeffy fill in for Glenn. A New York City poll says that Mamdani has a 69% favorability rating. There was an “anomaly” with Wisconsin democratic socialist Francesca Hong's vote count. Who could have guessed?! A “legendary psychic” has allegedly posthumously predicted two of her five prophecies for 2026. President Trump and Pat McAfee walked in together at the inaugural Patriot Games. Trump gave an update to the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz situation. Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is gaining traction, despite his insanely radical statements. Jenna Ortega is the latest Hollywood star to become disturbingly skinny. Support for gay marriage has gone down ... could it have anything to do with everything the LGBTQ+ activists are trying to force on us? AOC was asked about her fiancé amid rumors that they called their engagement off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices