Fashion, Neurodiversity (Autism & ADHD) & Not Giving a F**k with Jay Beech
Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Our paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/happyhealthyhomo✨ This week on Happy Healthy Homo we’re joined by the one and only Jay Beech—fresh off winning BCreator Fashion Creator of the Year (and looking iconic while doing it).Jay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayybeech/?hl=enJay is known for his high-energy GRWM videos, bold fashion, and unapologetic authenticity—whether he's rocking a dress, a hoodie, or both at once. But behind the looks and the laughs, Jay is also a powerful voice for neurodiversity, self-acceptance, and living fully as yourself (even when the trolls have things to say).We get into:👗 How fashion helps Jay express identity🧠 The realities of being autistic + ADHD in the content space💅 Choosing joy and individuality online🔥 The secret to showing up as your whole selfIf you’re looking for a dose of honesty, energy, and inspo—you’ll love this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Has Sex Positivity Gone Too Far? What Gay Men Need to Know About Trauma & Healing
Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Our paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/happyhealthyhomoFind Michael Pezzullo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelpezzullolmftWhat does it really mean to be “sex positive”? And has the movement actually gone too far? 🌈This week on Happy Healthy Homo, we sit down with therapist Michael Pezzullo (He/Him), a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma, and chemsex. Together we dive into some of the toughest but most important conversations for gay men today: sexual trauma, the chemsex scene, ketamine-assisted therapy, and how we can reclaim masculinity in a healthy, authentic way.Michael also shares how trauma shows up uniquely in gay men’s lives, why so many avoid reaching out for help, and what real healing can look like.If you’ve ever wondered where sex positivity ends and self-destruction begins — or how we can build healthier relationships with sex, masculinity, and ourselves — this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why We’re All So Overwhelmed, Stress vs. Burnout & What Actually Helps
Feeling overwhelmed? Us too. In this episode, Keegan & Joel break down the difference between stress, overwhelm, and burnout and why so many of us are stuck in the messy middle right now. From constant notifications to comparison culture, cost of living stress to queer emotional labour, it’s no wonder life feels like too much.We share our own stories of hitting breaking point, what actually helps us cope (and what definitely doesn’t), and why “just do yoga” isn’t the whole answer. Think practical tips, honest laughs, and a reminder that if you’re overwhelmed, you’re not broken—you’re just human.✨ Highlights include:Stress vs. overwhelm vs. burnout (and how to spot the difference)Why modern life feels impossible sometimesCoping strategies that actually work (and the BS ones we’ve tried)The queer side of overwhelm—extra layers nobody talks about🎧 Tune in for real talk, practical tools, and a little less FOMO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Queer Love, Loss & Joy 🌈 Telling the Stories Hollywood Won’t with James Patrick Nelson
Grief, romance, and a father with a surprising secret — James Patrick Nelson’s award-winning TV pilot For Years to Come dives deep into the messy, beautiful complexity of queer life. In this episode of Happy Healthy Homo, we talk about rewriting queer narratives, balancing joy and trauma on screen, and why telling our own stories matters now more than ever. From the Off-Broadway stage to indie film festivals, James shares his creative journey, the challenges of making authentic queer art, and how embracing his identity changed everything.🎬 Watch the Trailer for "For Years to Come" here: https://youtu.be/jMrHzo03fxE?si=EXxBSqcsdEu3VILFFollow James here: https://www.instagram.com/jamespatricknelson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aesthetics Doctor Tells Us What Work We Need 👀 NHS to Aesthetics Entrepreneur Dr Jonny Betteridge
Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Our paid partner BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/happyhealthyhomoWe talk Botox, burnout, and botched jobs—and yes, he tells us exactly what work he’d do to our faces 👀From the emotional toll of working through COVID to building a booming aesthetics business, Jonny gets real about mental health, beauty standards, and what not to do with filler.✨ Expect skincare tips, aesthetic red flags, and the ultimate question: are we tweakment material?🎧 Listen now for:– What he'd do to Keegan’s face (it's… specific)– How to spot bad work– Skincare that actually works– The pressure of being a gay man in a beauty-obsessed industry– And why looking “done” isn’t the flex people think it isYou can find Dr Jonny here: https://jbaesthetics.com/https://www.instagram.com/drjb.aesthetics/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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