Eric Williams Starts a Gay Renaissance | WHGS Ep. 179
Jul 31, 2023
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Eric Williams, an actor, comedian, and podcaster, talks about opening up long-term relationships, the chaos of showbiz, and the zodiac of Ben and Jerry's on this entertaining podcast. They discuss their gay glo-ups and the challenges of finding role models for dressing as masculine women. They also delve into the topic of open relationships, emphasizing the importance of communication, personal growth, and exploring different dynamics for healing and self-discovery.
Open relationships can add excitement and intimacy to marriages while providing healing for individuals.
Radical honesty and open communication are essential for fostering trust and deepening connections in relationships.
The queer community often leads the way in embracing personal growth and self-discovery, encouraging a growth mindset and continuous self-evolution.
Deep dives
Opening Up the Relationship
The podcast episode discusses the speaker's experience of being in an open relationship with their husband. They explain that they moved to LA eight years into their relationship and decided to start seeing other people together. The speaker acknowledges that they are attracted to other people and have specific rules in place for their open relationship. They describe this new dynamic as adding excitement and intimacy to their marriage, as well as providing healing for their younger selves.
Radical Honesty and Communication
In the podcast, the speaker emphasizes the importance of radical honesty and open communication in their relationship. They talk about the freedom they feel in being able to openly discuss attractions and desires with their partner without feeling guilty. They explain that being able to have these discussions and engage in open relationships has brought them closer together as a couple, fostering trust and deepening their connection.
Evolution of the Relationship
The podcast episode traces the evolution of the speaker's relationship from being monogamous to open. They describe how they started their relationship as open and continued to have conversations about the possibility of non-monogamy. The speaker shares the gradual process of exploring their desires and boundaries, eventually leading to an open relationship. They stress the importance of taking time to discuss and evolve together as a couple.
The Power of Personal Growth and Self-Actualization in the Queer Community
The podcast episode explores the concept of personal growth and self-actualization in the queer community. The hosts discuss how queer individuals often experience a delayed onset of personal growth and self-discovery, which can lead to a 'glow up' potential post-high school. They share personal stories and examples of how queer individuals have the opportunity to continue growing and embracing their authentic selves throughout their lives. The episode emphasizes the importance of being open to change and self-growth, highlighting how the queer community often leads the way in embracing a growth mindset.
The Benefits of Slowing Down and Being Present in Gender Exploration
In this episode, the hosts discuss the significance of being present and staying connected to one's body during gender exploration. They share how practices like reading, exercise, and mindfulness can help individuals better understand their own gender identity. By slowing down and gaining clarity through activities that promote self-reflection, such as reading and meditation, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of their feelings and reactions to their gender journey. The hosts highlight the importance of being responsive rather than reactive in exploring and embracing gender identity, and how these practices can contribute to an overall sense of well-being and authenticity.
Eric Williams is an actor, comedian, and podcaster (That’s a Gay Ass Podcast) that literally breathes funny, but today he’s in the apartment to BLOW instead in his newfound gay renaissance! We discuss opening up your long-term relationship, the chaos of showbiz, and the all-knowing zodiac of Ben and Jerry’s. Ashley has a gay glo-up. Maddie is reading.
You can follow Eric on IG: @ericwillz, Tik Tok: @ericwillztt,
And you can listen to his podcast, “That’s a Gay Ass Podcast,” wherever you listen:
