They Can't All be Betty: Recent Episodes
They Can't All be Betty
This is the gay podcast for everyone™: the LBGTQ+ community, our families, and our allies!
When I was coming out, Betty DeGeneres was a prominent ally for our community. This podcast is about celebrating the Bettys in our lives -- the people who made a difference -- simply by showing up and standing in unconditional love. Showing unconditional love doesn't mean you don't still have questions or concerns or fears. It just means we have to help each other through the conversation.
In this podcast, I'll chat with "total Bettys" -- people whose supportive conversations are helping to keep the closet door open.
Be a Betty, y'all!
Limited series podcast.
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 than Pride ears. It's about creating a space - for yourself and for your LGBTQ+ loved ones - where everything happening outside the bubble can't affect what's inside the bubble.
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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 things outside of traditional gender norms and one who is more gender traditional.
LesLeigh and Joshua use their voices and platform to share their personal stories about life, love, and raising good humans.
On this episode, we talk about:
- the impact of the words "give them glitter"
- how past experiences with family shaped the way they connect with their kids
- the idea of parenting "with the end in mind"
- the importance of being an example in your community and modeling lgbtq+ allyship for your kids
Joshua and LesLeigh of Give Them Glitter podcast or pure GOLD!
Find Give Them Glitter podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
Instagram: @givethemglitterpodcast
Follow LesLeigh on Substack at Her Written Styleon Instagram at @herwrittenstyle.
Follow Joshua on Instagram at @joshuaahouston or on his new podcast, The Joshua Houston Podcast.
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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 sells artisanal handcrafted soap with natural ingredients and also highlights various LGBTQ+ fundraisers through its business and products?
Optimistic Soap has witty names like Concepts of a Plan (named after a batch of soap that didn't go as planned) and includes an entire line of soaps focused on the LGBTQ+ community, like the popular Love Wins soap.
In this episode, we talk about everything from how Optimistic Soap started to why demonstrating visible allyship is so important, especially right now, and it can start with a little thing, like soap.
Find Optimistic Soap:
www.optimisticsoap.com
On Facebook or Instagram
Instagram reels mentioned in this episode:
"Organic lesbians" reel
Birthday reel benefitting the Trevor Project
Current fundraiser:
This month (January 2025), Optimistic Soap is fundraising for Point of Pride, which offers healthcare for the trans community, including surgery and gender-affirming gear, and Sylvia Rivera Law Project, which provides free legal services to low-income trans, intersex, and gender non-conforming folx.
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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 personal preference. However, this conversation ended up flowing in so many wonderful directions, and we touched on so many different topics, including:
- unconditional love versus unconditional acceptance
- the importance of living in safe and affirming spaces (and the importance of understanding the financial aspects of it)
- learning about gender expression and identity through our children
You can find Soledad at:
Instagram: @wealthparatodos
LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/wealthparatodos
Website: https://www.wealthparatodos.com
Weekly Email Series: Todo Con Tiempo Tuesday
Free Mini-Course: How to Engage in D.I.V.E.R.S.E. Self-care
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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 a lot of shame for those things growing up and how a seemingly small gesture from an uncle gave him a sense of acceptance when he needed it the most.
He also shares how after a lot of bumps along the way, his relationship with his mom has done a complete 180, and today she is one of his biggest allies.
If this episode leaves you with just one thing, I hope it's to remember a person who did that one thing or said that one thing that was so meaningful to you and left such an impression in your life that it's made the biggest difference. And I hope it inspires you to be a positive influence in someone else's life.
mentioned in this episode:
The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs, Ph.D.
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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 navigate the hurdles of trying to conceive. She also shares the hurdles of what it means to be a non-bio parent and to pursue second-parent adoption to secure legal rights for her child.
This episode is for anyone in the lgbtq+ community or whose lgbtq+ loved one is curious about the journey of trying to conceive.
To connect with Morgan and book a 1:1 consult call:
Instagram: Iam_mamomhk
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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 and its impact on sharing our voice. Although this is rooted in Latine culture, this is something that so many of us have grown up with - learning to be polite and quiet and not make waves. But sometimes living out and proud or being a proud allly means you're gonna make waves, and learning to be comfortable in that isn't easy when you've been taught the opposite.
Pam joins me on the podcast today to break down the term Calladita Culture as it relates to sharing our voice and to share some insight on the inner work we can do to break the cycles (and the narratives) we've carried throughout our lives.
Follow Pam on Instagram , at cafeconpam.com or on the Café con Pam Podcast.
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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 you can imagine, it wasn't an easy process.
As I was reading it, I stopped right in the middle of it to ask her to be on the podcast because I kept thinking how this wasn't a book just for the LGBTQ+ community. I mean, yes, the title is Perfectly Queer, but the story, at its essence is one that, I think, anyone can identify with.
Without giving anything away, I think my favorite chapter was when she shared the fact that her mom was now the parent of an LGBTQ+ person, and how that not only challenged their beliefs but also shifted the dynamic of their conversations.
I've talked a lot about that particular topic on the podcast, and that's exactly what this podcast is rooted in so, for me, it's just another reason why this book isn't only for the LGBTQ+ community, but also parents and allies.
I don't want to give too much away, but I hope this chat with Jillian inspires you to grab the book asap and share it with others.
Find Perfectly Queer HERE.
Follow Jillian on Instagram and Substack
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mentioned in this episode: Episode 9 - Chris Tompkins, author of Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground
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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 for parents of transgendered children, offering insight as to how parents of trans kids can be better allies, build supportive communities, and find a joy-centered approach to navigating the journey as a family.
Find Ben's book HERE.
Follow Ben on Instagram at @pseudo.bro
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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, it's a perfect backdrop to Pride Month!
Listen to the guests in past episodes:
Episode 23 Holly Krivo
Episode 29 Two Gay Grandpas Travel
Episode 30 Steve Silverman
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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 story behind those necklaces is such a great story of a grandmother who wanted to support her grandson, and of Laura herself, who is an absolute ally.
As we start Pride month, this is such a great topic because the question that I get a lot from friends and family members is, "Can I wear a rainbow if I'm not gay?" My answer is "yes." Your allyship and support are always welcomed, in my opinion, and I hope this episode will encourage you to wear your support for your lgbtq+ loved one.
Topics in this episode:
- the background of the Pauline and Ricky Rainbow Acceptance necklaces.
- how Laura recently started to incorporate more inclusivity in her jewelry line after she was contacted by a trans woman looking for jewelry in other sizes.
- we're gonna re-visit one of the first topics we chatted about via IG about the word "partner", and how our thoughts on that word have changed in the last few years.
Laura Elizabeth is sustainable, ethically made jewelry made in the US, for women, by women. And more than that, Laura Stuart is an ally of the lgbtq+ community and a good friend of this podcast.
Shop Laura Elizabeth to support small businesses and the LGBTQ+ community. Look for the Pauline and Ricky Rainbow Acceptance necklaces.
connect with Laura Elizabeth: lauraelizabethjewelry.com and on Instagram
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"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. Then it made me think (Gay men can't be lesbians, so does that mean lesbians can't be gay?). Ultimately, it made me listen.
This episode is a quick recap of all the above.
spoiler alert: lesbians can (and do) say "gay."
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Website: thegaypodastforeveryone.com
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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. And 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 topics we discuss are universal topics within our LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, we discuss:
- personal stories, touching on themes of sibling influence, personal identities, and the process of coming out as LGBTQ+ within our family.
- Israel shares his journey of self-discovery and acceptance regarding his sexuality, emphasizing the role Sunem played in supporting him.
- The challenges and nuances of learning how to share our voice so we can make an impact.
- Israel and Sunim also share their future plans for the Money Noticias podcast! We get the chisme! (aka the tea!)
00:00 Welcome to the Podcast: Meet Israel and Sunim Tovar
00:39 Exploring sibling dynamics and influences
03:09 The journey to starting a podcast
05:53 Personal stories of coming out and family acceptance
08:19 The impact of culture and privilege on coming out
15:13 Navigating intersectionality in podcasting and beyond
18:51 Reflecting on the impacts of culture
20:36 Exploring introversion and extroversion in society
21:03 Navigating identity
21:51 Finding your voice and advocacy
22:19 Introvert, ambivert, or extravert
22:39 The Impact of Culture and Identity on Self-Expression
23:16 The role of privilege in safety and self-expression
23:52 Allyship and normalizing LGBTQ+ identities
27:35 The importance of family support in the LGBTQ+ community
28:34 The privilege of living in a city that supports the lgbtq+ community
31:49 Get the tea on what's next for Money Noticias
33:20 Where to follow/find Money Noticias
Mentioned in this episode: Laura Elizabeth Jewelry
Connect with Money Noticias podcast:
Instagram: @moneynoticiaspodcast
Website: moneynoticiaspodcast.com
Connect with me:
Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone
Website: thegaypodastforeveryone.com
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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 coming out
- How he considered pretending to be straight because he didn’t want to disappoint his parents
- How his parents had different reactions to each of their kids coming out and how, over time, they were able to repair communication
In addition to his podcast, Steve is an award-winning writer/producer/director and has just written his first novel,Drown Town: A Dog Walking Detectives Mystery: Book One..
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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, the grandpas share personal, heartfelt videos in hopes of sharing their love for travel.
Now, people from all over the world affectionately call them "Grandpas."
Together 45 years, with two kids and six grandchildren, Grandpa Scott and Grandpa Bobby have given thousands of people gay role models to look up to and have shown everyone that age is just a number. As Grandpa Scott says, if your health allows, "get out there and travel!"
From their coming out story to filling us in on their next adventure, listen in as Scott and Bobby discuss their newfound role as everyone's honorary (gay) grandpas.
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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.
From going to the hospital alone and not having the support of their family to carving out personal and financial independence, Charly shares some of the lessons they've learned along the way.
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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 down and talked to him about the importance of accepting himself rather than trying to be someone he wasn't.
David also experienced a life-altering moment when he was the victim of a hate crime.
Significant moments, to say the least.
In this episode, we talk about how his relationship with God has been challenged over the years and how, from day one, his family helped him love and accept himself.
David reminds us of the importance of a strong foundation of family and friends or friends who are family.
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mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 4, Just a Different Journey (with guest, Louise Lynch)
- Watch Us Thrive podcast (Host, Lianne Torres). Episode 103. Surviving a Hate Crime, featuring David Keck.
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 relationships, in general.
As I get older, though, I've discovered that there are more uncomfortable topics to come out about (like MARRIAGE). Why am I uncomfortable with this topic? Why does the thought of proposing feel so awkward? Will my parents be as happy for me as they were for my (straight) sibling? Am I just freaking out for nothing?
This episode is a solo episode where I dive into the awkward topics, hoping to build a stronger connection!
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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, we chat about:
- how our experiences shape our sense of safety and affect how we handle situations (like holding our partners' hands in public).
- how our past experiences directly affect our interpersonal relationships
- how to acknowledge our trauma(s) and better communicate it to our partners
Jen is an awesome example for our community and provides an amazing resource with her book. Get a copy of Our Deepest Rootson Amazon.
Follow Dr. Jen Towns on Instagram at @your.queer.therapist
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:
Arlan Hamilton, Holly Krivo (episode 23), Anna K. Morris (episode 22), Love Temple TX
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 in how we come out to our neighbors.
As a community, we come out over and over again. In this episode, we pose the question of whether we should see it as coming out or whether we're simply stating a fact.
Join us for a casual conversation about coming out (again) and how to navigate awkward conversations.
mentioned in this episode: Love Temple TX (@lovetempletx).
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 Temple, Texas with a simple, but impactful message for the community -- an outline of the state of Texas with all of the LGBTQ+ flags and three words: YOU ARE LOVED.
There's no doubt Anna will inspire you to live out loud and to just be yourself.
If you're interested in Anna's upcoming coaching program THE RECONNECT, visit annakmorris.com. The next coaching program begins June 6th.
You can find Love Temple TX on Instagram. Please consider a full or monthly donation to the Love Temple TX billboard.
If you want a glimpse into Anna's previous Artist Way workshop, please check out my blog post.
Part 2 of my chat with Lisa Brennan, author of The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child.
In this mini-episode, Lisa joins me to talk about the process of writing your first book and navigating the world of self-publishing.
If you're interested in writing a book, Lisa gives some great tips on self-publishing and how to stay dedicated to the page!
Find Lisa's book here:
The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child at Barnes and Noble.
The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Childon Amazon.
Follow Lisa on Instagram at @authorandadvocate
In her book, The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child, Lisa Brennan opens up about her experience of having her child come out to her as a transgender woman. She openly talks about her journey from sadness and grief to unwavering pride, and shares how it's possible to give your child unconditional support while navigating your own journey, questions, and fears.
In this episode, we chat about her book, her unanticipated role as an LGBTQ+ advocate, and what it means to come out as a family.
Find Lisa's book here:
The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child at Barnes and Noble.
The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child on Amazon.
Follow Lisa on Instagram at @authorandadvocate
Mentioned in this podcast: Episode 16 - How to be a supportive LGBTQ+ parent while you're still on your own journey with Nichole Abshire, co-host, Go Behind the Ballot podcast
In the trailer for this podcast, I mentioned the acronym LGBTQ without the "+" at the end. I panicked about it. Was I unintentionally excluding a section of my community from the conversation? Because that wasn't my intention.
Certain topics cause us to pause and ask ourselves if we said something right, or if there might be a better way to say something, overall.
In this episode, my sister, Lori Briones, and I dive into how we can give ourselves the grace to fumble through conversations. Join us as we break down why that moment stressed me out so much and how we can move forward in conversations when we realize we could have said something better.
mentioned in this episode: Episode 9 with author, Chris Tompkins (Messages From the Playground: Raising LGBTQ Allies)
Bhavna Raithatha is a therapist, a public speaker, and a personal coach.
This episode discusses how the messages we get as children affect us in our adult lives. Many times, we live out the expectations of others rather than ourselves, and Bhavna reminds us of the importance of designing a life of your own.
Bhavna came out later in life, after a long marriage to her husband. After coming out to him, as well as coming out to her mother, she began to cultivate the life that she wanted. Bhavna's story highlights the fact that it's never too late to live your truth.
Content warning: sensitive topics in this podcast include suicide (12:30-12:40) and 9/11 (13:40-14:00). They are mentioned briefly at the corresponding times noted.
http://www.justbeyourself.co.uk
Mentioned in this episode:
Episode 9: Chris Tompkins, author of Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground
Episode 12: Rick Clemons, Podcast Host of Life (UN)Closeted and 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk
Part 2 of my chat with Nichole Abshire, co-host, Go Behind the Ballot podcast.
In this mini-episode, Nichole Abshire joins me to talk about the process of podcasting and creating a podcast.
If you're interested in podcasting or just wanna take the leap to do something creative, we hope you'll find some motivation in this episode!
For podcasting blog posts, go https://angbriones.com/blog
And check out Go Behind the Ballot podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Nichole Abshire is a writer, an actor and co-host of the podcast Go Behind the Ballot. In today's episode, Nichole chats with me about why she decided to share her journey as an LGBTQ+ parent on her podcast, the ways in which her children have expanded her mindset, and how she found community in other LGBTQ+ parents and local organizations.
You can follow Nichole at gobehindtheballot.com
@gobehindtheballot on Instagram, @gobehindballot on Twitter
Whether you're a fan of The Bachelor or not, you're gonna want to dive into this episode!
Joselyn Martin of Breast Cancer is Boring podcast joins me to talk about more than just The Bachelor, as we also dive into her POV as a nurse and how she tries to create a safe space for her LGBTQ+ patients.
In part one, we chat about Becca Tilley of The Bachelor. Becca and her girlfriend, Hailey Kiyoko, recently made their relationship public and we're here to celebrate them! But why haven't we heard much about their relationship, as opposed to someone like Colton who also came out? Hmmm.....
If you're not a fan of The Bachelor, though, stick around for the second part of the podcast because in part two of the episode, Joselyn's insight about healthcare and, specifically, the trans community, is heartfelt and eye-opening.
New Year. New Season. Not-so-new name. Welcome (back) to The Gay Podcast for Everyone!
In this episode, I share about a New Year's Eve party in my neighborhood. I posted about it on Instagram and mentioned that I would recap the "before and after" on the podcast.
New neighborhood, new neighbors...new people to come out to.
Topics in this episode:
- How do you come out to new people? Do you use the labels "girlfriend", "boyfriend", "partner"? Or do you let people figure it out via LGBTQ+ content clues (guilty!)
- Allowing someone to assume relationship status is probably not the best route
- Sometimes we just need to own our space
Welcome to the second season of They Can't All be Betty. This is the Gay Podcast for Everyone!
Joined by my sister, Lori (Episode 1: Siblings and Allies), we talk about how the Betty podcast series has opened up each of our viewpoints, what's next for the podcast, and also share some exciting news!
update: You're on Speaker podcast is pending. Stay tuned!
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Rick Clemons is a podcaster, international speaker, and a men's coming out coach who inspires gay men to live life with no excuses, no fears, no apologies.
Rick was a late bloomer coming out of the closet and uses that experience to motivate and inspire audiences to break out of the closets of their lives.
Follow Rick at www.rickclemons.com
Deborah Miranda is a Seattle-based Gen X Money Coach, blogger, and LGBTQ mom.
In this episode, we discuss how our Hispanic/Latino culture tends to avoid sensitive topics, such as money and sexual orientation, how she advocates for her LGBTQ child, and how to navigate the use of different pronouns when your child identifies as non-binary.
Deborah can be reached across all social media platforms via @mybeebudget and at mybeebudget.com.
Mentioned in this episode:
Acceptance (LGBTQ Pride) Collection by Laura Elizabeth jewelry (@lauraelizabethjewelry)
Join me and my co-host for this episode, Joselyn Martin of Breast Cancer is Boringpodcast.
We discuss Colton Underwood's coming out and our frustration with the fact that every recent Bachelor contestant has no idea what they want. Ben Higgins... Pilot Pete... Colton Underwood...Matt James.... why were they on this show?!
If you're a fan of The Bachelor, you'll love this. If you're not a fan, you'll love Joselyn's witty banter!
- Colton Underwood's Good Morning America (coming out) interview
- Colton Underwood's interview in Variety
Follow us on Instagram. @theycantallbebettypodcast @Breastcancerisboring
Author Chris Tompkins joins me to discuss his upcoming book, Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground.
We also discuss the topic of internalized homophobia, and how heteronormative language creates harmful long-lasting subconscious messages.
This episode isn't just for parents. It's for everyone who has been affected by the weight of internalized messages, believes in the power of words and intention, and wants to change the conversation!
Pre-order Raising LGBTQ Allies here.
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Joined by my fellow friends and writers, this is a deep dive into the 2015 film, Jenny's Wedding, a coming out film that focuses on the parent POV.
With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 25%, it didn't get a lot of love from audiences or critics, but it's one that just might deserve a second chance.
This episode is for writers and film fans who love to talk about writing and film.
featured guests:
writers Melissa Daniels and Julio Olivera (co-host of The Contrarians podcast)
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A quick check-in episode, including thoughts on making judgments based on stereotypes and assumptions.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Simple Habits by Matt D'Avella
- So Money Podcast/ Farnoosh Torabi
- Go-to Gals Podcast/ Jaclyn Mellone
Meet two parents whose 10 year-old son recently came out to them and asked for a coming out party.
Still very much at the beginning of their journey, they have a lot of questions and fears, but their one constant is to always foster a space of unconditional love and support.
Recorded via Zoom.
A conversation with family friends -- a mother and son -- who discuss how a parent's unwavering support makes all the difference in the journey.
Recorded via Zoom.
This episode is with a mom who has always been supportive of whoever her children were and whoever they wanted to love. For her, it was simply a different, but equally beautiful journey.
In spite of the open door, the conversation was still slow to evolve.
Podcast recorded via Zoom.
In the first episode of They Can't All be Betty, I chat with my biggest LGBTQ ally -- my sister, Lori.
In this conversation, we'll talk about what it's like for me to be out to our family and how, gay or straight, our views about PDA -- especially around our parents -- isn't about sexual orientation, but rather about how we were raised.
Recorded via Zoom.
Who is Betty? What does it mean to "be a Betty"?
Inspired by Betty DeGeneres, a "Betty" is the ideal parent/person in the coming out journey. Someone who, in spite of fear, shows up with unconditional love.
Unconditional love doesn't mean you still don't have questions, concerns, or fears. It just means we have to help each other through that conversation.
This is the gay podcast for everyone!
Welcome to They Can't All be Betty. This is the LGBTQ podcast that invites our families and allies into the conversation. This is the gay podcast for everyone!