Gay in America

Ryan Allen Gray grew up in a small town in North Carolina, but once he broke free of small-town America, he figured out ways to really push the boundaries.  He uses music and visual arts to share his story and loves giving others a chance to think more deeply about their beliefs. Check out his art on... YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show www. GayinAmericaPodcast.com Newsletter Signup Become...

You might have thought being gay in Canada would be a much better experience, but as it turns out for Aime Hutton of Calgary, there are some similarities to the United States LGBTQA+ experience.  In this episode, she tells her story of coming out, finding herself and ultimately giving back to the community. She's a busy woman trying to make things better. =====================================...

In this powerful episode of the "Gay in America" podcast, a Tennessee mother of two transgender teens shares her compelling journey of resilience and determination. Faced with the harsh reality of anti-trans bias in Tennessee, Jessica found herself at the forefront of a culture war, navigating the challenges of acceptance, understanding, and support for her children. The episode begins w...

🎙️ In this episode of "Gay in America," we dive into the inspiring journey of HB Lozito, an LGBTQ+ activist and the executive director of Out in the Open, based in Vermont. HB shares their experiences working to empower rural LGBTQ+ communities, breaking down stereotypes, and fostering connections in unexpected places. From hosting game nights to tackling challenges end-to-end hog butche...

Dr. Austin Chiang says he got into medicine because he was interested in science and people.  Once he became a physician, though, he learned that social media is a powerful tool for delivering healthcare information to a new generation of digital natives. This discovery launched a whole new side gig, where he now has a combined 960,000 followers on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.  In this...

Aiden’s Quest to Live His Truth and Help Transgender People Access Gender Affirming Care in the United States In this episode of Gay in America, Aiden shares his story of going head-to-head with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and securing the right for all transgender individuals on Medicaid to receive gender affirming healthcare. This four-year battle came with setbacks, but also crystalized Aiden’s unde...

🏳️‍🌈 Join us on a journey of inspiration and empowerment! Meet Dee Frazier, a remarkable advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in a traditional multinational engineering company. In this eye-opening podcast, Dee shares her path from intern to global chair of the LGBTQ+ employee resource group, where she's driving change and pushing boundaries. Discover her candid exploration of pansexuality, embraci...

In this thought-provoking episode of "Gay in America," Robert delves into a profound conversation with Dr. Blair Peters, a Canadian surgeon practicing in Portland, Oregon, who specializes in gender affirming care. Dr. Peters shares his journey and insights into this rapidly evolving field of healthcare. The episode begins with Robert's candid admission of how the ongoing conversatio...

In this week’s episode, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Lance, a 20-year-old from Sacramento, California, who turned the challenges of the pandemic into a unique and daring career. Lance's journey is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the LGBTQ+ community. When the pandemic disrupted his academic path, he made bold decisions that led him down an unexpected and excitin...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of harm reduction with a remarkable guest who's making waves and driving change in Minnesota. Edward Krumpotich joins us to discuss his mission to tackle addiction, infectious diseases, racism, homophobia, and politics. As a dedicated advocate, Edward has been at the forefront of a groundbreaking program called Harm Reduction. Harm reduction, as Ed...

In this week's episode of Gay in America, we delve into the remarkable life story of Oscar, a 36-year-old gay man hailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As a black man, a proud nerd, and an advocate for kindness, Oscar's journey is a celebration of his unique intersections of identity. From his earliest realization of being gay to navigating the challenges of embracing his true self, Osc...

In this poignant episode of the Gay in America Podcast, we delve into the heart-wrenching journey of Kristi, a mother from rural Kansas, who tragically lost her transgender son, Kai, to suicide. As our community faces a wave of extremist hate campaigns, Kristi bravely shares her family's experience with us. With candid honesty, she discusses the challenges Kai encountered while navigating a w...

In our latest podcast episode of "Gay in America," we bring you an insightful conversation with Jonathan Pritchard, a visionary entrepreneur on a mission to transform the LGBTQ+ experience in America. Tune in as we delve into the journey behind his groundbreaking app that connects LGBTQ+ individuals to owned and friendly businesses across the nation. 🌈 Episode Highlights: 🔍 Mapping Out...

Grant Chemidlin is a queer poet who realized the power of writing as a teenager and now uses his own vulnerability to help others live their best gay lives. In this episode he shares his reasons for writing, how difficult it was to come out, and advice for how people in the LGBTQA+ community can deal with the hatred we’re experiencing in America today. Purchase at Barnes & Noble Purchase at Am...

Mike is a bike salesman in Pennsylvania and he shared with us his unique coming out story, his efforts to restore his foreskin and expressed his gratitude to all the gay activists who worked hard to make it possible for him to live an authentic life. Learn more about foreskin restoration on Reddit Support the show www. GayinAmericaPodcast.com Newsletter Signup Become a Guest on the Show Follow us...

Nathan is a 22-year-old gay college student who grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, and came out of the closet pretty early in life. He says he’s on a mission to become a dentist, get married, have children and live in a big house.  After several dating relationships, he may be close to his goal with his current boyfriend, Kyle.  We talked to this senior University of Tennessee cheerleader about his...

Friends. Sobriety. And thinking about moving to a more gay-friendly city.  Max is a 33-year-old gay man from East Tennessee, and he joined us recently in our Maryville, Tennessee, studio to share his story. Support the show www. GayinAmericaPodcast.com Newsletter Signup Become a Guest on the Show Follow us on Instagram  @GayinAmericaPodcast Join the Conversation on Facebook Watch us on TikTok Supp...