The Gay Podcast for Everyone

This episode was inspired by my Substack blog post "May We Be Little Deposits of Rainbows Wherever We Go ," written during Lesbian Visibility Week (April 20 - 26, 2026). In it, I reflect on how we often don't realize the quiet but meaningful impact we have on the people around us. During a time when living authentically can feel more difficult, this episode is a little reminder that...

This episode contains a quick mention of suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available: THE TREVOR PROJECT (1-866-488-7386). In this episode, Britt Barton  (LGBTQ+ Mindset Coach) shares a story about how an unexpected gift from her grandmother made her feel seen, and how that gift impacted her coming out journey.  Britt also shares her personal story of family expe...

The GenderCool Project was inspired by two parents, Jen and John Grosshandler, whose daughter is transgender. During a time when they needed to find information about raising transgender kiddos, they found a lot of misinformation . They, along with a friend (Gearah Goldstein), an expert in diversity, as well as a proud transgender person, created The GenderCool Project as a way to share positive s...

When you are immersed in the Disney bubble, nothing else matters. Inside the bubble is joy, love, and self-expression. In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story about how being in Disney World affected me in a way I did not anticipate. I went into it saying I would not wear those "silly ears." Then a few hours later, I was wearing Disney Pride ears.  But this story is about more...

Three words: Give. Them. Glitter.  There is so much meaning in just three words! In this episode, Joshua and LesLeigh, the creators and hosts of the Give Them Glitter podcast , join me to talk about their podcast, join me to talk about their podcast, where they share their life stories about marriage, family, and raising two young boys, one who is non-binary and expresses himself with dresses and...

Post-election, we're in a year that is very concerning regarding the rights of my LGBTQ+ community. I'm trying hard to hold space for things like joy and optimism and feel stronger than ever that visibility and allyship are vital. So, who better to have a conversation about optimism and allyship than Molly Lee , the owner of Optimistic Soap, an Asian-woman-owned business that makes and s...

I'm ending the year with a casual and enjoyable conversation with Soledad Fernández-Paulino (they/them), the founder and CEO of Wealth Para Todos, a money and self-care coaching company dedicated to empowering BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ communities. The overall topic of our conversation was gender roles in the household and how we shift traditional household tasks from gender to skill set or pe...

My guest today is Luis Ignacio Andrade . He's a writer whose collection of essays in He Played With Dolls , chronicles his life as a Latinx gay male growing up in a family dominated by machismo. The title highlights the stereotypes that folks have about gender and boys showing interest in "girl things":  dresses, dolls, and Barbies.  In our chat today, Luis shares how he dealt with...

Morgan Henry Kerr (she/her) is a queer mom whose journey to parenthood with her wife was filled with a lot of questions. She quickly discovered a lack of resources for the queer community and decided to create the resources and tools she wished she had during her TTC experience. In this episode, Morgan discusses what it means to be a TTC doula and shares some of the tools she uses to help folx nav...

My guest today is Pam Covarrubias (host of Café con Pam podcast). She is a business coach, podcaster, and speaker, and she introduced a concept called Calladita Culture . Calladita Culture is based on a cultural expression in the Latino culture: "Calladita te ves más bonita" ( you're prettier when you're quiet ) In this episode, we'll dive into what that expression means a...

In this episode, I chat with author, Jillian Abby (she/her), as we discuss the topic of coming out later in life, which she chronicles in her memoir, Perfectly Queer: Facing Big Fears, Living Hard Truths, and Loving Myself Fully Out of the Closet.  Jillian's story, which she shares in her book, is about her coming out later in life - after a nineteen-year marriage and having two children. As...

Speaker, author, and an LGBTQ+ inclusion advocate, Ben Greene, joins me on the podcast to chat about his book,  My Child is Trans, Now What? A Joy-Centered Approach to Support. Ben is a transgender man who is using his voice and his experience to educate parents and families as they navigate questions regarding their child's coming out as transgender.  Ben's book is a unique go-to guide...

Happy Pride, everyone! For Pride Month, I thought it would be fun to hear some proposal and wedding stories because who doesn't love a gay wedding? In this episode, a few of my past guests share their proposal stories and some of their favorite moments from their weddings. Whether you're in the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, I think you'll enjoy it. It's a great way to celebrate...

In 2021, I got a DM from a jeweler designer named Laura Stuart. She reached out, asking for some feedback on a couple of jewelry designs.  She was creating some pieces that she was designing at the request of a grandmother whose grandson was being bullied at school for being gay, and the grandmother wanted Laura's help in designing something that would symbolize her pride and allyship.  The s...

 "I've noticed more lesbian women referring to themselves as gay... I'm curious as to why."  This is something someone said to me recently. An inference that lesbians (like myself) were using the wrong word.  At first, I was a bit shocked by the question because I've never known anyone who was bothered by it. Like, this isn't new. Lesbians say gay. It's ok. Then...

Israel and Sunem Tovar are first-gen Latine siblings and hosts of Money Noticias podcast. If you’ve listened to their podcast, you know that their dynamic is so fun and supportive. That's why I asked them to join me on this episode - to talk about having the support of our family and our siblings as we live out and proud. Although our lens in this episode is one of our Latine community, the t...

Steve Silverman is the host of the World Gone Good podcast , where he talks to everyday people about how they’re making the world a little better and finding the good in it.  Steve is on the podcast today to share his coming out story and his journey with his family.  On this episode, Steve shares: How having a sibling who is also gay (and came out before him) created a challenge for his own comin...

Grandpa Scott and Grandpa Bobby ( Two Gay Grandpas Travel ) did not set out to be YouTube sensations. But in December of 2023, thanks to a shout-out from a social media influencer, Scott and Bobby's YouTube travel channel took off! Their YouTube channel ( Two Gay Grandpas Travel ) now has 98,000 subscribers (and counting) and chronicles their many travel adventures. From hiking to cruises, th...

Charly Stoever (he/they,  aka Traveler Charly , ) is a non-binary  latinx money coach, speaker, and host of the Unicorn Millionaire Podcast . On a recent post on their Instagram , Charly wrote about everything they wish they had known before getting top surgery and aligning with their true self. The post was honest and inspirational, and I asked them to join me for an episode to talk about it. Fro...

David's family told him these words: we cannot fully love you if we  don't know all of you. Talk about unconditional love. Today's guest, David Keck (host of Surviving podcast ) , quite literally came out with the help of his family. Just as he was grappling with his religion and his sexuality, yet going through the motions of life (girlfriends, breakups, etc), his family sat him do...

Welcome back to a new season of the podcast! Awkward Conversations. Stronger Connections. That's the vibe for this episode and this podcast season because, sometimes, good things come from uncomfortable conversations! When I came out to my family, it wasn't an easy conversation. But it definitely built a stronger connection. And, over time, it allowed us to recognize the similarities in...

In her book, Our Deepest Roots: Navigating Past Trauma to Build Healthier Queer Relationships , Dr. Jen Towns ( aka Your Queer Therapist ) discusses the intersection of trauma and relationships in the queer community.  In this episode (season 2 finale), we chat about: how our experiences shape our sense of safety and affect how we handle situations (like holding our partners' hands in public)...

This is a quick episode about celebrating Pride and the progress we've made in our journey. Sometimes it's easy to forget how much progress we've made and how much positive change we've designed for ourselves, but hopefully this episode serves as a reminder of all the steps it took to get to where you are today in your Pride journey. Happy Pride - 365. Mentioned in this episode...

In this episode, I chat with Holly Krivo, host of the Sober-ish Uprising podcast , about our shared experiences moving out of Austin and into new cities/neighborhoods.    We're both openly gay women who have been out for many years, but we have different experiences coming out to our neighbors and new people. In our community, we often say that we come out over and over again. Once we've...

In today's episode, one of my favorite people joins me for a chat about unconditional love, advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, and how to find your superpower (aka just be yourself). Anna K. Morris is a life and transformation coach and LGBTQ+ ally who is using her voice to advocate for her local LGBTQ+ community. In August of 2022, her non-profit group Love Temple TX put up a billboard in...