Mindfully Gay Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What happens when leather, kink, and queer mental health sit at the same table? In this powerful episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry welcome "Mr. X," the current Mr. Leather Salt Lake, for a candid conversation about leather culture, BDSM, and why these communities are about so much more than just sex. Together, they explore how leather spaces can become...

Send us Fan Mail Why is it so hard to just say "hi"? In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry take a thoughtful, honest look at kindness in queer male spaces--from the gym locker room to the neighborhood sidewalk to dating and hookup apps. They talk about those all-too-familiar moments when someone you've chatted with online pretends not to know you in person, wh...

Send us Fan Mail Why is it so hard to just say "hi"? In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry take a thoughtful, honest look at kindness in queer male spaces--from the gym locker room to the neighborhood sidewalk to dating and hookup apps. They talk about those all-too-familiar moments when someone you've chatted with online pretends not to know you in person, wh...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to have a bromance in today's world? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie take an honest look at how men--gay, straight, and everything in between--create friendship, affection, and emotional connection without shame or fear. From hugs at the lodge to playful "bro pats," J...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to have a bromance in today's world? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie take an honest look at how men--gay, straight, and everything in between--create friendship, affection, and emotional connection without shame or fear. @mindfully_gay (Instagram)

Send us Fan Mail How do we stay grounded when the world feels like it’s spinning out of control? In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John Cottrell and Jerry Buie explore what it means to live — and thrive — as queer people during times of global unrest, political turmoil, and collective anxiety. Recorded in the shadow of what Jerry calls “the reign of terror,” this...

Send us Fan Mail How do we stay grounded when the world feels like it’s spinning out of control? In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John Cottrell and Jerry Buie explore what it means to live — and thrive — as queer people during times of global unrest, political turmoil, and collective anxiety. Recorded in the shadow of what Jerry calls “the reign of terror,” this...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when we stop pretending everything's fine in the bedroom--and start talking about what's really going on? In this powerful and compassionate episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts Jerry Buie and John Cottrell welcome Shay Doran, a UK-born men's performance coach now based in Brazil, who helps gay men overcome sexual performance anxiety, erection is...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when we stop pretending everything's fine in the bedroom--and start talking about what's really going on? In this powerful and compassionate episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts Jerry Buie and John Cottrell welcome Shay Doran, a UK-born men's performance coach now based in Brazil, who helps gay men overcome sexual performance anxiety, erection is...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when queer community building gets moved to the morning--bright, intentional, and phone-free? In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie sit down with Landon and Kevin, creators of Morning Wood (@morningwoodparty), a daytime, sex-positive social gathering designed to foster real connection, body positivity, and inclusive community...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when queer community building gets moved to the morning--bright, intentional, and phone-free? In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie sit down with Landon and Kevin, creators of Morning Wood (@morningwoodparty), a daytime, sex-positive social gathering designed to foster real connection, body positivity, and inclusive community...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when we stop assuming that every instance of male touch must be sexual? In this powerful conversation, John and Jerry sit down with Travis Matthews (WLF Massage, Salt Lake City) to explore how Thai massage, fascia release, and somatic bodywork help queer men relax, refresh, and reset. We unpack why touch between men is often stigmatized, how arousal can simply be ener...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when we stop assuming that every instance of male touch must be sexual? In this powerful conversation, John and Jerry sit down with Travis Matthews (WLF Massage, Salt Lake City) to explore how Thai massage, fascia release, and somatic bodywork help queer men relax, refresh, and reset. We unpack why touch between men is often stigmatized, how arousal can simply be ener...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when queer generations sit down together to truly listen? In this thought-provoking episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie welcome two younger queer voices, Quinn and Andi, for a rich intergenerational conversation about identity, activism, and community Together, they explore how queer language and labels have evolved—from the days w...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when queer generations sit down together to truly listen? In this thought-provoking episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie welcome two younger queer voices, Quinn and Andi, for a rich intergenerational conversation about identity, activism, and community Together, they explore how queer language and labels have evolved—from the days w...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie explore the urgent question: How can straight and cisgender allies show up for LGBTQ+ communities in today’s political climate? Drawing from personal stories, therapy room insights, and lived experiences, they offer a clear roadmap for authentic allyship that goes beyond words....

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie explore the urgent question: How can straight and cisgender allies show up for LGBTQ+ communities in today’s political climate? Drawing from personal stories, therapy room insights, and lived experiences, they offer a clear roadmap for authentic allyship that goes beyond words....

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry sit outdoors in the warmth of late summer to explore one of the most universal and vulnerable topics in queer life: body image, comparison, and belonging. A lunch with Kevin and Landon, founders of Salt Lake City's social group Morning Wood, sparks a candid discussion about how community spaces can unintent...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry sit outdoors in the warmth of late summer to explore one of the most universal and vulnerable topics in queer life: body image, comparison, and belonging. @mindfully_gay (Instagram)

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a queer man reclaims his healing journey through plant medicine, energy work, and sacred intention? In this transformative episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, Jerry Buie is joined by special guest Serjio Gutierrez, the visionary behind The Healing Lounge, to explore how queer identity, spirituality, and holistic healing intersect in powerful and personal ways....

Send us Fan Mail In this transformative episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, Jerry Buie is joined by special guest Serjio Gutierrez, the visionary behind The Healing Lounge, to explore how queer identity, spirituality, and holistic healing intersect in powerful and personal ways. From addiction and self-doubt to spiritual awakening and empowered purpose, Serjio shares how intentional cannabis use...

Send us Fan Mail "More Than a Boyfriend: Redefining What Gay Relationship Means" 🗓️ Air Date: August 29, 2025 What does it really mean to be in a relationship? In this heartfelt episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie offer a transformative conversation about love, partnership, and the myths we inherit around what relationships should look like--especiall...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be in a relationship? In this heartfelt episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie offer a transformative conversation about love, partnership, and the myths we inherit around what relationships should look like--especially as gay men. Drawing from decades of personal and professional experience, John and Jerry explore how...

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts John and Jerry for Episode 41 of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, where they boldly challenge the narrative that being gay or queer is something tragic to endure. Inspired by Zora Neale Hurston's iconic 1928 line "I am not tragically colored," they ask: What if we said, "I am not tragically gay"? This episode is all about reframing our queer stories--...

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts John and Jerry for Episode 41 of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, where they boldly challenge the narrative that being gay or queer is something tragic to endure. Inspired by Zora Neale Hurston's iconic 1928 line "I am not tragically colored," they ask: What if we said, "I am not tragically gay"? @mindfully_gay (Instagram)