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Okay, we confess, we didn't create this ultimate guide. The five points of well-being come from Martin Seligman, the famous researcher on the science of happiness. But we live it. And so can you. LGB…

Being a good ally is about the journey to understanding. This episode looks at what YOU can do to take the initiative. Love leads to listening, listening leads to understanding, and understanding lea…

If you've met one trans person, you've met one trans person. Each of us has a different story. In this episode, we discuss the similarities and differences between two trans-feminine people, Rya Jone…

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. In honor of IDAHOBIT, we discuss ways to support our LGBTQ+ loved ones. Together, we can break down the stigma and creat…

What kinds of issues are important in healthcare for transgender patients? While transgender people may still experience some pushback from doctors and other providers, things are much better than th…

People are notoriously bad at knowing how things will make us feel. Things that happen to us are rarely as mild or as intense as we predict they will be. A common pit trap in relationships is that we…

We received an interesting e-mail from a subscriber who expresses gratitude for the podcast, but concerns about some of the issues in the LGBTQ+ community. We discuss those concerns and how it affect…

Rya's daughter joins us to discuss her journey to accepting Rya's transition. It was not easy for her, especially at first. What is it like to have a parent transition? What emotions did she go throu…

Many adults assume that LGBTQ+ youth may just be going through a phase. But the most critical thing we can do as allies and guardians of youth is to find ways to unabashedly affirm and support them. …

We learned a new word and we wanted to share it with you. What is transmisia? And what does it mean for promoting healthier relationships?

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What is it like to be a transgender person in the workforce? How is it different if you stay at the same job you worked before your transition. In this episode, we discuss the topic with one of Rya's…

One of the great tragedies of many LGBTQ people's life stories is the frequent non-acceptance by family members. We offer two perspectives on how gay, lesbian, and other queer people experience famil…

Rya and Joe take a moment to stop and reflect on how the podcast has changed since they started.

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This kind of thing happens all the time but often goes unnoticed. In this episode, we share a real-life example of how words can hurt, even when they have the best intentions.

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You've been there. Someone tells an off color joke that set off your alarms. You know you should speak up. But you're not sure what to say. In this episode, we discuss an effective strategy for being…

"Cultivating positive relationships together" means positive for EVERYONE. But what about for the person who has reservations about LGBTQ issues? Or the person who sincerely believes it conflicts wit…

We all want to have positive relationships. But how can we cultivate them after we've gotten hurt? In this episode we discuss the one thing that is the biggest favor you can do for yourself and for y…

When you're faced with a hopeless situation, everything can feel overwhelming. But there is a solution, and it's already there. You just have to find it. No matter what, there is an answer for you. T…

Even in the best of relationships, there are things that can be difficult to discuss. We share the secrets that LGBTQ people can be reluctant to talk about. Some are too painful. Others simply go unn…

Relationships are a complicated thing. They can be the most rewarding and fulfilling thing in your life, but they can also be the most difficult. It is important to remember that relationships are no…