A Jaded Gay

In a world where gay men already experience increased economic, emotional, and societal hardships, we are disproportionately affected by violent crimes and can be blamed for them because of our sexual orientation.  In this episode, we’re discussing the basis of the gay panic defense and learning how we can take action to end this discriminatory legal strategy.Additional Resources:The Gay/Trans Panic Defense: What It is, and How to End ItLGBTQ+ "Panic" DefenseStudy Finds LGBTQ People Much Likelier to Be Crime VictimsHow to Contact Your Elected OfficialsSupport the showGet Your Merch

For years, most of us gay men have repressed our authentic selves and hidden our emotions. But when the time comes for us to form a romantic relationship, we have to lower our guards and reveal those parts that we’ve hidden?In this episode, we’re discussing the concept of interpersonal vulnerability and why it can be harder for gay men to open up to a significant other.Additional Resources:Interpersonal Vulnerability and Its Association with Depressive Symptoms Among Gay and Heterosexual MenThe Role of Interpersonal Vulnerability in Cognitive Therapy for DepressionHow Embracing Vulnerability Strengthens Our RelationshipsHow to Be More Vulnerable in Your Relationship (Even if it Scares You)7 Things to Do if You're Having a Hard Time Being Vulnerable in a RelationshipSupport the showGet Your Merch

Why does it seem like pop icons have such an appeal to gay men? Are we simply drawn to the music, or is there a deeper emotional connection?In this episode, we’re looking into some historically significant gay anthems while discussing our iconic pop queens and their gay appeal.Additional Resources:Straight JacketLady Gaga's Born This Way: Gay Anthems and Girl PowerSupport the showGet Your Merch

We’re more than two years into this COVID-19 pandemic, and minority communities, including the LGBTQ+ community, have been disproportionately affected. For some gay men, the fear and response to this pandemic have been reminiscent of the early days of the AIDS crisis.And let’s not forget that decades of HIV research conducted by the LGBTQ community and its allies paved the way for the COVID vaccine.Additional Resources:A Timeline of HIV and AIDSGlobal HIV & AIDS Statistics — Fact SheetGeorge H. W. Bush's Presidency Erased People with AIDS. So Did the Tributes to HimHow HIV Research Paved the Way for the Covid mRNA VaccinesLGBTQ People Face Higher Unemployment Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Survey FindsThe Lives and Livelihoods of Many in the LGBTQ Community are at Risk Amidst COVID-19 CrisisSupport the showGet Your Merch

We’ve talked about how gay men have a tendency to be emotionally detached due to trauma and shame. But what happens when we establish an intense romantic connection which we may become reliant upon for validation?In this episode, we explore what it means to be codependent and how we can overcome this.Additional Resources:Codependent No MoreSupport the showGet Your Merch

Hello, podcasting world! Welcome to the first episode of A Jaded Gay, a podcast discussing pop culture, politics, and dating hardships, all through the lens of empowerment and well-being for gay men. Let’s dive into the gay trauma.Additional Resources:The Epidemic of Gay Loneliness by Michael HobbesThe Velvet Rage by Alan Downs, PhDSupport the showGet Your Merch

Living in a world of fuckboys, homophobes, and inequalities can leave a gay feeling, well, jaded, so tune in for your weekly dose of gay empowerment. We're talking pop culture, politics, and dating hardships, all through the lens of overcoming gay trauma and nurturing our emotional wellbeing.Support the showGet Your Merch