

Happy Healthy Homo
Joel Wood & Keegan Hirst
Empowering Gay Men to Live Happily & Healthily! Hosted by Keegan Hirst and Joel Wood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 45min
Can You Really Get Paid to Shop? The Money-Saving Influencer Who's Hacks *Actually* Work
A little bit of a different episode today guys... 💸 Can you really get paid to shop? In this episode of Happy Healthy Homo Podcast, Joel and Keegan sit down with Chloe Carmichael, founder of Chloe’s Deal Club and award-winning money influencer, to share her best money saving tips, deal stacking tricks, cashback hacks, and shopping secrets that actually work.Chloe has built a loyal community of over 230,000 followers on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and her newsletter by showing people how to save money every single day. From cashback apps and loyalty cards to freebies, coupons, and deal stacking, Chloe reveals exactly how she saves hundreds of pounds a year – and how you can too.🎙 In this episode, we cover:How Chloe became one of the UK’s top money saving influencersWhat deal stacking really is (and why it’s not too good to be true)The best cashback apps and tools to download right nowHow to find shopping hacks and discounts that actually save you moneyEveryday money tips you can start using immediatelyIf you’ve ever wondered whether those cashback offers or “too good to be true” deals actually work, Chloe Carmichael is here to prove that they do.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Happy Healthy Homo Podcast.📲 Follow Chloe’s Deal Club:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloesdealclub/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chloesdealclub?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chloesdealclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 2025 • 40min
Life After 'School of Rock': Brian Falduto on Mental Health & Queer Empowerment
From child star to life coach, Brian Falduto’s story is anything but ordinary. You probably remember him as “Fancy Pants” from School of Rock, but what you might not know is how that early spotlight shaped his identity, mental health, and path forward. Today, Brian is an artist, advocate, and coach helping queer people reclaim their power and live authentically.In this episode of Happy Healthy Homo, Brian opens up about growing up in the public eye, turning labels into liberation, and finding healing through music, coaching, and community. We dive into mental health in the LGBTQ+ space, the lessons he’s learned from his own journey, and the empowering work he’s doing now.Sign up to Brian's newsletter: https://brianfalduto.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=75331f62a070375977b4cc4e8&id=dbcfa3f23b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 2025 • 47min
Fashion, Neurodiversity (Autism & ADHD) & Not Giving a F**k with Jay Beech
Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Our paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/happyhealthyhomo✨ This week on Happy Healthy Homo we’re joined by the one and only Jay Beech—fresh off winning BCreator Fashion Creator of the Year (and looking iconic while doing it).Jay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayybeech/?hl=enJay is known for his high-energy GRWM videos, bold fashion, and unapologetic authenticity—whether he's rocking a dress, a hoodie, or both at once. But behind the looks and the laughs, Jay is also a powerful voice for neurodiversity, self-acceptance, and living fully as yourself (even when the trolls have things to say).We get into:👗 How fashion helps Jay express identity🧠 The realities of being autistic + ADHD in the content space💅 Choosing joy and individuality online🔥 The secret to showing up as your whole selfIf you’re looking for a dose of honesty, energy, and inspo—you’ll love this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 3, 2025 • 53min
Has Sex Positivity Gone Too Far? What Gay Men Need to Know About Trauma & Healing
Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Our paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/happyhealthyhomoFind Michael Pezzullo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelpezzullolmftWhat does it really mean to be “sex positive”? And has the movement actually gone too far? 🌈This week on Happy Healthy Homo, we sit down with therapist Michael Pezzullo (He/Him), a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma, and chemsex. Together we dive into some of the toughest but most important conversations for gay men today: sexual trauma, the chemsex scene, ketamine-assisted therapy, and how we can reclaim masculinity in a healthy, authentic way.Michael also shares how trauma shows up uniquely in gay men’s lives, why so many avoid reaching out for help, and what real healing can look like.If you’ve ever wondered where sex positivity ends and self-destruction begins — or how we can build healthier relationships with sex, masculinity, and ourselves — this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 2025 • 40min
Why We’re All So Overwhelmed, Stress vs. Burnout & What Actually Helps
Feeling overwhelmed? Us too. In this episode, Keegan & Joel break down the difference between stress, overwhelm, and burnout and why so many of us are stuck in the messy middle right now. From constant notifications to comparison culture, cost of living stress to queer emotional labour, it’s no wonder life feels like too much.We share our own stories of hitting breaking point, what actually helps us cope (and what definitely doesn’t), and why “just do yoga” isn’t the whole answer. Think practical tips, honest laughs, and a reminder that if you’re overwhelmed, you’re not broken—you’re just human.✨ Highlights include:Stress vs. overwhelm vs. burnout (and how to spot the difference)Why modern life feels impossible sometimesCoping strategies that actually work (and the BS ones we’ve tried)The queer side of overwhelm—extra layers nobody talks about🎧 Tune in for real talk, practical tools, and a little less FOMO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 2025 • 43min
Queer Love, Loss & Joy 🌈 Telling the Stories Hollywood Won’t with James Patrick Nelson
Grief, romance, and a father with a surprising secret — James Patrick Nelson’s award-winning TV pilot For Years to Come dives deep into the messy, beautiful complexity of queer life. In this episode of Happy Healthy Homo, we talk about rewriting queer narratives, balancing joy and trauma on screen, and why telling our own stories matters now more than ever. From the Off-Broadway stage to indie film festivals, James shares his creative journey, the challenges of making authentic queer art, and how embracing his identity changed everything.🎬 Watch the Trailer for "For Years to Come" here: https://youtu.be/jMrHzo03fxE?si=EXxBSqcsdEu3VILFFollow James here: https://www.instagram.com/jamespatricknelson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 2025 • 41min
Aesthetics Doctor Tells Us What Work We Need 👀 NHS to Aesthetics Entrepreneur Dr Jonny Betteridge
Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Our paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/happyhealthyhomoWe talk Botox, burnout, and botched jobs—and yes, he tells us exactly what work he’d do to our faces 👀From the emotional toll of working through COVID to building a booming aesthetics business, Jonny gets real about mental health, beauty standards, and what not to do with filler.✨ Expect skincare tips, aesthetic red flags, and the ultimate question: are we tweakment material?🎧 Listen now for:– What he'd do to Keegan’s face (it's… specific)– How to spot bad work– Skincare that actually works– The pressure of being a gay man in a beauty-obsessed industry– And why looking “done” isn’t the flex people think it isYou can find Dr Jonny here: https://jbaesthetics.com/https://www.instagram.com/drjb.aesthetics/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2025 • 45min
The Gay Body Image Crisis No One Talks About feat. Filmmaker Roger Ungers
This week we’re joined by award-winning documentary filmmaker Roger Ungers, the creative force behind Shape — a bold, unflinching look at body image, masculinity, and identity in gay culture.We dive into the real conversations behind the glossy Instagram feeds:– Why so many gay men feel pressure to look a certain way– How racism, ageism, and toxic masculinity show up in queer spaces– What it’s like making indie queer films with limited support and big ambition– And why Roger believes representation has to get more honestRoger shares the behind-the-scenes process of making Shape, the personal stories that inspired it, and what he hopes it sparks in the queer community.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t "fit the mould," this one’s for you.Roger's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rogerthatpicturesWatch the trailer for Shape here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeYEwSetW-8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 2025 • 49min
Online Perfection, Offline Pressure 🥵 Moving to London & Mental Health Struggles w/ TobysHome
Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Our paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/happyhealthyhomoThis week we’re joined by husbands, homemakers, and content creators Toby & Mikey — better known as @Tobyshome You’ve probably swooned over their stunning interiors and cosy online presence… but behind the perfect posts was a very different reality.We talk about their big move from rural life to London, the mental health struggles that followed, Mikey’s recent health scare, and what it’s really like to build a brand (and a life) together online. From burnout and boundaries to balance and breakthroughs, this one gets real.🎙️ Topics include:– Moving to London and starting over– Navigating mental health as a couple– The pressure of perfection on social media– Working together without losing yourself– What it takes to show up authentically online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 2025 • 39min
Q&A: Are We Getting Married? Cheating, Open Relationships & Things We've Never Shared 🌈
You asked — we finally answered. In this tell-all Q&A, we’re diving into everything: Are we getting married? How do we really feel about open relationships and cheating? What habits drive us absolutely crazy? And what are the things we’ve never shared publicly… until now?From playful banter (yes, we tackle the "Is Keegan a giant or is Joel just tiny?" debate) to the most personal corners of our relationship, this episode is full of honesty, laughs, and a few surprises we didn’t plan on sharing.Whether you’ve been with us from the start or you’re just tuning in, this one’s raw, real, and 100% us. 💕🎧 Grab your favorite drink and come hang — it’s a good one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


