Gay Men's Life Lab with Buck Dodson

Hey guys! On this episode, I talk finding real love with relationship, sex and LGBTQ expert, Dr. Joe Kort.  Author of 10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do to Find Real Love, Dr Kort and I dive deep into how to get better at finding and keeping relationships...a hot topic! Tune into to learn... Why waiting until you're ready to be in a relationship doesn't work What it means to come into your o...

Hey guys! I’m talking cash money in this episode with the Debt Free Guys and hosts of the Queer Money podcast, David Auten and John Schneider.  A gay male couple who transformed their relationship to money and their lives, these boys are the real deal, and they’re on a mission to help LGBTQ folks like fabulously not fabulously broke! Check out this episode to hear… David and John’s inspiring story...

To view the Human Design charts for myself and Kamala Harris that we discuss in this episode, visit my journal entry for this podcast . Hey boys and girls! This episode is a deep dive into a game-changing personal and professional growth tool you’ve probably never heard about called Human Design. I talk with Business and Recovery Coach, Linda Landon, about how this personality assessment tool can...

Hey guys! This episode is all about improving communication patterns and dynamics in your relationships. I dive deep with L.A.-based psychotherapist and author, Dr. Jeff Chernin, about his must-read book, “Get Closer: A Gay Men’s Guide to Intimacy and Relationships.”  If you’re in a relationship, you want to be in one or you’re learning from one that just ended, this episode is for you.  Tune in t...

In this bonus episode, I geek out one of my favorite topics - how gay, bi and queer men over 40 are models for thriving at midlife. If you’re almost or over 40, tune in to hear how and why you’re in the most transformative phase of your life. Our lives essentially start over twice - the first time is when we come out and the second is when we reach midlife. By coming out, we’ve already had to face...

Hey gays and interested gals, this episode is all about gay community stress and the tolls its taking on gay, bi and queer men’s mental health and wellbeing. Tune in to my conversation with psychologist and researcher, Dr. Chuck Burton, as we discuss emerging research that shows how linking our self-esteem to social and sexual status is putting us at even higher risk for anxiety, depression and so...

Hey boys, this week, I’m bringing you some vulnerability realness – my version of it, anyway. Between Covid, Trump and our own personal growth journeys, life has been complicated, draining and messy AF lately. As hard as this is, though, it’s good because we’re learning to be messier, more honest and more real.  Doing the work to show up as your authentic self, to love yourself, warts and all, and...

Hey gents, in this episode, I talk with Alex Guthrie, MFT, a San Diego-based psychotherapist and one of the most loving gay men I know. We dive into the coming out process, and Alex shares his insights on what keeps us in the closet, how to come out and why gay men need each other now more than ever. We also chat about: Fear of rejection from our tribe Shame as “The Great Disconnector” Coming out...

I'm excited to bring you this short, sweet and insight-packed bonus episode from my conversation with Enneagram expert and coach Ben Papa. Near the end of our interview, Ben and I got into a great conversation about what makes gay men great leaders in life, love and the workplace. Ben shares his insights around our openness, perspective-taking, unique relationships with women, and how coming...

Hey gays and interested gals, this episode is bringing you everything you’ve wanted to know about the Enneagram! Never heard of it? Well tune in for a great conversation with Enneagram Expert and Coach, Ben Papa, about using this ancient tool to help you grow within yourself, in your love life and at work.  In this episode, you’ll learn how the Enneagram can help you: Identify your core needs Cope...

Are your needs for love and belonging getting met? In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, "love and belonging" comes right after physical and safety needs, and they are the building blocks of self-esteem and your ability to realize your full potential. In other words, if you're not getting your love and belonging or "heart" needs met, you'll struggle to build the life y...

Pride month may be over, but gay shame isn’t. As empowering as pride parades are, they’re not enough to transform the negative feelings many of us have about ourselves. No amount of body glitter or dancing topless on floats can fully rewire the “I’m not good enough” messages. That work is an inside job.  It’s the inner display of pride.  Today’s episode is all about cultivating inner pride and lov...

Stop avoiding conflict and repair your relationship wounds.  Conflict sucks. Nobody likes it, and we’d all avoid it if we could. But when we face it head on, conflict is healthy and helps us build trust. Since most of us were never taught how to handle conflict, this episode I'm talking about what to do if you keep arguing about the same issues in your relationships. I’m chatting about some o...