Holden Space

https://linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson Bushra’s story challenges everything we think we know about faith, love, and freedom. Raised in a Muslim household, she speaks candidly about entering a marriage she didn’t want because she believed religion left her no choice. Today, she is married to a woman and living authentically—while still holding space for faith. In a powerful full-circle moment, Bushra shar...

https://linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson Find Ishaq on Tik Tok @Ishaq.da.ahk In this episode, Ishaq opens up about his personal journey to Islam and the profound impact it had on his life. He reflects on the challenges and clarity that came with his faith, how it reshaped his family dynamics, and the ways it pushed him toward greater self-discipline, purpose, and personal growth. Through honest storytellin...

https://linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Ange opens up about her journey through domestic violence and how those painful experiences ultimately guided her toward Islam. She speaks candidly about the moments that reshaped her identity, the healing she found in faith, and the challenges that nearly pushed her away from it. Together, we hold space for the complexi...

linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson In this episode of Holden Space , Holden sits down with Jax, the creator behind the TikTok Qur’an Book Club that’s drawing in curious hearts from all over the Tik Tok. We dive into what inspired her to start the series, the insights she’s gained while reading the Qur’an, and the surprising, beautiful, and sometimes challenging responses she’s encountered on social media. Fr...

linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson In this powerful episode of Holden Space , Holden is joined by Carlos, who opens up about his coming-out journey as a person of color and the layers of identity, culture, and courage that shaped his path. Together, they dive into the dynamics of interracial relationships within the chub–chaser community, exploring how race, body image, and desire intersect in ways that are...

linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson In this deeply personal episode of Holden Space , Holden sits down with Matteo as he shares what it was like growing up gay in Libya, navigating identity, safety, culture, and faith in a place where visibility comes with real risks. Matteo opens up about the challenges, the moments of quiet resilience, and the experiences that shaped him. He also reflects on his personal ho...

https://linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson In this inspiring episode of Holden Space , Holden sits down with Kim, whose journey into sobriety is as raw as it is empowering. Kim shares the unfiltered truth about who she used to be—quick to throw hands, fueled by chaos—and how she transformed that fire into compassion, clarity, and a commitment to helping others find their own way to healing. She also opens up...

linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson In this eye-opening episode of Holden Space , Holden sits down with Geoff, who opens up about his coming-out journey and what drew him to loving and desiring fat men. Geoff speaks candidly about navigating attraction, community, and self-acceptance—and he doesn’t shy away from the messy parts. He also explores a complicated truth within the chub community: even as many seek...