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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 when “gay” and “lesbian” were the only visible terms, to today’s broader spectrum of identities like non-binary, transgender, gender-fluid, and queer. The discussion highlights both the empowerment and challenges of this expanded vocabulary, and why labels matter for history, identity, and solidarity.

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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.

From the importance of listening without judgment to understanding the weight of privilege, John and Jerry share how allies can create safe spaces, stand in solidarity, and amplify queer voices. They tackle tough topics—including political contradictions, the harm caused by misgendering and deadnaming, and the emotional toll of feeling unseen—and offer actionable ways allies can make a meaningful difference.

Whether you’re an ally wanting to do better, a queer person seeking support, or someone navigating the complexities of privilege and inclusion, this conversation will challenge, inspire, and encourage you to take intentional action.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why active listening and “witnessing” are essential tools for allyship
• How to check your privilege and engage with someone else’s lived reality
• Ways to support trans and non-binary friends respectfully and meaningfully
• How political and religious affiliations impact trust in ally relationships
• The importance of safe spaces—and how allies can help create them
• Why reciprocal allyship matters in both queer and straight communities

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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.

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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 unintentionally heighten body anxiety--especially in the season of speedos, gym selfies, and constant social media comparison.

Jerry shares his transformative health journey at age 60 and the hidden shame he had to confront even while making progress. John reflects on modeling gigs, racial identity, and the pressure of standing next to "influencer bodies." Together, they reveal how cultural messages, porn, and advertising shape what is considered desirable--and how those narrow standards exclude many queer men.

But the conversation doesn't end with critique. John and Jerry introduce practical tools for radical self-acceptance: mindfulness, tantric yoga practices, self-touch, and the power of gratitude for your own body. They challenge the idea that sex and intimacy should be a "performance" and instead promote authentic subject-to-subject connection--valuing energy, soul, and presence over abs, inches, or flawless skin.

Throughout the episode, they celebrate Morning Wood's intentional representation of diverse ages and body types as a model for inclusive queer community. With honesty, humor, and hope, John and Jerry invite you to see yourself as worthy, desirable, and already whole.

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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.

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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.

From addiction and self-doubt to spiritual awakening and empowered purpose, Serjio shares how intentional cannabis use, Reiki, Akashic Record readings, and sacred ritual have shaped his journey. Together, Jerry and Serjio challenge the stigma around plant medicine and reframe cannabis as a spiritual tool--not just a recreational escape.

They explore:
🌱 How plant medicine like cannabis can aid in trauma healing, shadow work, and spiritual alignment
🌀 The role of queer men as energy workers, spiritual leaders, and community builders
🔮 What it means to live in balance with the divine masculine and feminine
💫 The importance of intention, ceremony, and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ healing
🧘‍♂️ How sacred tools can amplify the gifts queer men carry into the world

This is more than a story of personal transformation--it's a call for queer people to remember their sacred place in community, reclaim their inner wisdom, and engage in healing practices that honor body, mind, and spirit.

🎙️ Tune in to hear Serjio's story, learn about his holistic product lines and offerings, and discover how the queer community is leading a new wave of conscious healing.

You can find Serjio at www.TheHealingLounge.love.

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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, Reiki, Akashic Record readings, and sacred ritual have shaped his journey. Together, Jerry and Serjio challenge the stigma around plant medicine and reframe cannabis as a spiritual tool--not just a recreational escape.

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"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--especially as gay men.

Drawing from decades of personal and professional experience, John and Jerry explore how queer men can rewrite the script on intimacy, connection, and identity. They share personal stories--from 30-year partnerships to chosen family and solo living--and challenge the cultural narratives that suggest you're only worthy if you're coupled.

The episode also explores the Five Love Languages and how understanding them can enhance emotional connection in any relationship--romantic, platonic, or self-directed. Whether you're partnered, single, polyamorous, or redefining what intimacy means to you, this episode invites you to center joy, authenticity, and self-love as the foundation of connection.

✨ Don't miss this powerful conversation that reminds us: You are already whole.

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