In this episode, I sit down with queer mystic and spiritual powerhouse Juno Lux Epifanio (they/he), Founder and Executive Director of The Haus of H—a nonprofit spiritual center reimagining what queer belonging can truly look like.

With a master’s degree in social work, a deep command of mystical and esoteric traditions, and a devotion to uplifting our community, Juno has created an ecosystem of care for queer people unlike anything that has existed before. Their work positions queer liberation as both a social and spiritual movement, using immersive retreats and creative experiences to fuel The Haus of H’s mission of building systems of care that honor LGBTQ+ lives across generations.

Think the heart of a social worker, the fire of an activist, and the soul of a mystic—Juno’s leadership is living ritual.

We drop straight into what real, grounded support for the GBTQ+ community looks like, why reclaiming our personal narratives is a radical act of liberation, and how presence and mindfulness can change the way we move through sex, identity, and community.

We also dive into our upcoming retreat, Fruits of Freedom, and the intention behind creating a space where queer men can finally breathe, open, heal, and celebrate themselves without apology.

From May 1–4, 2026, Juno and I will be co-facilitating this sacred retreat in Smithfield, Utah, alongside Dillon Diaz, Leo Rising, Kai Franco, and Simón Malvaez. Together, we’re crafting a deeply held, deeply queer container for GBTQ+ people to rediscover their sexual selves with freedom, hope, and unapologetic empowerment.

Learn more and reserve your spot: https://givebutter.com/fruitsoffreedom

Or schedule a vibe check with Juno to explore if this retreat is right for you!

And one more thing—if you feel the pull to join us for both my Hawaii SHAMELESS retreat and the Fruits of Freedom retreat, we’ve got something special for you. You can lock in a discounted price when you register for both experiences together. All the details are at the link—go take a look and see if this is your moment to go all-in on your growth, your healing, and your freedom.

To learn more about Juno, explore their social media via Instagram and TikTok. And watch and listen to their podcast!

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In this week’s guided meditation, I lead the Woo-Woo Crew through a gratitude-based exercise (for my friends who like fitness, you’ll appreciate the title of this episode).

EMOM stands for “Every minute on the minute” and it’s a common workout structure in HIIT-style classes.

Here in this meditation, I use the EMOM style to focus on gratitude, leading you through an opportunity to deeply focus on one person, place, or thing that you’re grateful for each minute.

Give this exercise a try. I’m curious as to how it’ll go for you.

As we step into the month of November, this is a time of reflection and appreciation, so being diligent about gratitude can be a source of peace, hope, and encouragement to guide us through troubled waters.

Follow along to this meditation, and register for next week’s FREE meditation!

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In this guided meditation, we practice coming home to ourselves—one breath at a time.

We close our eyes, ground, and welcome the full truth of our present-moment experience.

* What is it like to be you today—in your body, in your breath, in your mind?

Instead of judging or fixing, we let curiosity lead. We notice sensations, emotions, and thoughts, and we allow all of it to be here. This is simple, honest mindfulness: settle, breathe, and meet yourself exactly as you are.

If you’re craving a reset that’s gentle but real, press play and follow along.

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In this guided meditation, we explore our personal why.

* Why do you want to meditate today?

* Why are you here?

* Why are you taking this time for mindfulness?

Asking ourselves why is a profoundly helpful question that gives us an opportunity to check-in with our hearts and our emotions.

This is a question that’s based in curiosity, so here, when we ask ourselves why, we’re getting curious about our current experience, helping to learn more about our present moment wants, needs, and desires.

Follow along to this week’s guided meditation, and join us LIVE next Monday at 1:00 pm HT via Zoom for free by registering here!

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Recently, I had the chance to sit down with my personal “Substack Oprah”—Aidan Wharton—the very gay and very brilliant author behind Gay Buffet, one of Substack’s leading hubs for gay wisdom, life, and culture.

Aidan, a modern-day homosexual Carrie Bradshaw, has been a huge inspiration to me since I first started on this platform. We’ve interacted almost daily (or at least weekly) for months now, and it was well overdue for us to finally sit down—coffee in hand, Zoom open—and have a real, heart-to-heart conversation.

In this episode, we talk about:

* how Aidan got started with his grounding publication

* why connection is so important

* the intention behind Gay Buffet

* the weirdness of being a social media persona with real-life friends

* reframing challenges into opportunities for gratitude

* his beautiful wedding

* his daily check-in ritual with his husband

* and, of course, the excitement around open relationships and gay sex

Watch or listen to our conversation—and make sure to subscribe to Aidan’s phenomenal Substack here!

You can also find him on Instagram.

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In this guided meditation with the Woo-Woo Crew, I lead the posse through breathing and mental relaxation exercises centered around focusing on the present moment.

Then, after deep relaxation, I teach how having something to look forward to can be a useful tool for working through stuck emotions, especially emotions that are a bit more intense.

When we have things to look forward to, such as what we’re eating for dinner tonight or our friend we’re going to see next week, we can tap into the excitement of those things, even if they aren’t here now.

This helps to remind ourselves that while it might be emotionally raining in the present moment, there’s sunshine up ahead, thus helping ourselves to pull through difficult emotions that we might be currently experiencing.

Follow along to the guided meditation, and join us LIVE for the next Woo-Woo Crew guided meditation session for FREE every Monday at 1:00 pm HT via Zoom. Register here!

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In this session of the Woo-Woo Crew, I lead the team through a guided meditation centered around checking-in with our emotions.

Here, I guide you through the opportunity to ask yourself:

* What am I feeling right now?

* What am I needing?

* What would it look like for me to meet this need today?

Follow along to this meditation, and join us LIVE next Monday by registering here!

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