BE YOU DO YOU: Recent Episodes
Sam Castle
I am Sam of BE YOU DO YOU. Be you do you podcast was inspired by my gender transition from female to male and learning to love and accept who I am unconditionally...a show that amplifies REAL and RAW stories of authenticity and courageous living! Be you do you will create a transformation for listeners and participants as you begin to see that even in our differences, we are so much alike. Be you do you is a safe space for ALL to be seen, felt, and heard no matter how you identify. It is time to BE YOU DO YOU and live life authentic, courageous, and without explanation!
Danise Sugita is a nonprofit leader with over 15 years of experience in community engagement, DEIstrategy, and workforce development. She has led inclusive recruitment efforts, developed statewide toolkits, and built equity-centered partnerships. As a formerRecruitment & Outreach Director for BAYAC AmeriCorps, she placed over 100 members annually in service roles across the Bay Area. A UC Berkeley graduate, Danise is a passionate advocate for systems change, coalition-building, anduplifting underrepresented voices through storytelling and policy reform.
Coach Lee Hopkins (He/Him/His) is a Social Connections Coach who helps late-diagnosed autistic adults build meaningful relationships without masking who they are. Asthe founder of Patterns of Possibility LLC, he combines lived experience and practical strategies to guide clients toward social confidence, healthy boundaries, and real connection. He also leads the annual Social Connections Summit and teaches the Elevate Your Social Circle masterclass to support authentic friendship, community, and belonging.
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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@patternsofpossibility
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachleehopkins/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_sXvnjqwhFlpI-NYV845g
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Rhonda Rajsich is the most decorated U.S. racquetball athlete inhistory, with 15 national titles, 4 U.S. Open wins, 2 world championships, and 6 Pan-American golds. But her story is about more than trophies—after surviving a brutal assault in 2008, she returned to competition just 64 days later andwon a world title. Today, she uses her 18+ years of experience as a speaker and coach to help others overcome adversity and elevate their lives through mindset, resilience, and grit. She’s a true champion on and off the court.
LanettaMarshall is a transformational life coach and Dream Architect,guiding purpose-driven people to break free from fear and build a life alignedwith their highest self. Once facing rock bottom with only $900 to her name, she turned her life around by mastering universal laws and investing in herself-discovery. Now the creator of the SoulSync Method and named BTI’s Transformational Coach of the Year in 2023, Lanetta empowers others to live with peace, abundance, and joy. Her heart-centered approach is rooted inlove—and in her words, “Everybody gets to go.”
Rhonda Rajsich is the most decorated U.S. racquetball athlete inhistory, with 15 national titles, 4 U.S. Open wins, 2 world championships, and 6 Pan-American golds. But her story is about more than trophies—after surviving a brutal assault in 2008, she returned to competition just 64 days later andwon a world title. Today, she uses her 18+ years of experience as a speaker and coach to help others overcome adversity and elevate their lives through mindset, resilience, and grit. She’s a true champion on and off the court.
LanettaMarshall is a transformational life coach and Dream Architect,guiding purpose-driven people to break free from fear and build a life alignedwith their highest self. Once facing rock bottom with only $900 to her name, she turned her life around by mastering universal laws and investing in herself-discovery. Now the creator of the SoulSync Method and named BTI’s Transformational Coach of the Year in 2023, Lanetta empowers others to live with peace, abundance, and joy. Her heart-centered approach is rooted inlove—and in her words, “Everybody gets to go.”
Hugh Flynn is an author, playwright, journalist, actor, and former healthcare executive. A passionate advocate for people with disabilities and underserved communities. Hugh played a vital role in outreach and services during the AIDS crisis of the1990s and has long fought for access to reproductive health services. His work has earned widespread recognition, including multiple citations for excellence from the Western Publications Association. His award-winning plays have beenproduced across the United States and in Canada. SOMETHING SPECIAL BE marks his first memoir. He resides in Southern California with his husband.
Hugh Flynn is an author, playwright, journalist, actor, and former healthcare executive. A passionate advocate for people with disabilities and underserved communities. Hugh played a vital role in outreach and services during the AIDS crisis of the1990s and has long fought for access to reproductive health services. His work has earned widespread recognition, including multiple citations for excellencefrom the Western Publications Association. His award-winning plays have been produced across the United States and in Canada. SOMETHING SPECIAL BE marks his first memoir. He resides in Southern California with his husband.
Karl Dunn is a multi-award-winning advertising Creative Director who has lived and worked in eleven cities throughout Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, and America. A global citizen, Karl speaks on a broad section of topics such as Diversity, Equity& Inclusion, and Self-love — a culmination of his 25 years in international business, his personal experience of divorce, and his passion for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. He is the author of "How to Burn a Rainbow" an intimate, honest, and revealing story about divorce and self-love, released on May 17, 2024.
Website: https://www.karldunn.com/
Karl Dunn is a multi-award-winning advertising Creative Director who has lived and worked in eleven cities throughout Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, and America. A globalcitizen, Karl speaks on a broad section of topics such as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Self-love — a culmination of his 25 years in international business, his personal experience of divorce, and his passion for the rights ofthe LGBTQ+ community. He is the author of "How to Burn a Rainbow" an intimate, honest, and revealing story about divorce and self-love, released on May 17, 2024.
Website: https://www.karldunn.com/
Beau Shaniuk (he/him) is a 27-year-old transmasculine person from Ohio. He currently lives in the Cleveland area with his wife, Lauren, and their BostonTerrier, George. Beau works in nonprofit advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and provides consulting and public education around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) with reframe52, a Cleveland and Chicago-based startup.
Outside of his professional work, Beau is a musician who produces his own music under the stage name Ladyboy. As a pop-rap & RnB artist, he has been creating and releasing music for just over a year, though he’s been a musician for most of his life. While not all his music is overtly queer, Beau enjoys using his artistry to uplift the LGBTQ+ community,exploring themes of queer joy, queer confidence, queer rage, queer desirability, and queer expression.
Website:
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyEQIrSwLWmL5WikGao8Q?si=FKXh37OdTy2bjk8Fp0VAoQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ladyboy/1732090669
Main Instagram: @beaushaniuk Ladyboy
Instagram: @ladyboymusicofficial
Beau Shaniuk (he/him) is a 27-year-old transmasculine person from Ohio. He currently lives in the Cleveland area with his wife, Lauren, and their BostonTerrier, George. Beau works in nonprofit advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and provides consulting and public education around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) with reframe52, a Cleveland and Chicago-based startup.
Outside of his professional work, Beau is a musician who produces his own music under the stage name Ladyboy. As a pop-rap & RnB artist, he has been creating and releasing music for just over a year, though he’s been a musician for most of his life. While not all his music is overtly queer, Beau enjoys using his artistry to uplift the LGBTQ+ community,exploring themes of queer joy, queer confidence, queer rage, queer desirability, and queer expression.
Website:
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyEQIrSwLWmL5WikGao8Q?si=FKXh37OdTy2bjk8Fp0VAoQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ladyboy/1732090669
Main Instagram: @beaushaniuk Ladyboy
Instagram: @ladyboymusicofficial
Alex has been a coach since 2017 with a few different niches. He found his true talent in helping LGBTQIA+ people with confidence and authenticity after recovering from my own rock-bottom depression. As a sex and relationship coach, Alex has worked with singles, couples, poly folx, porn stars, and drag queens on being their most authentic selves in and out of bed. He loves empowering people with the confidence to speak up and get what they want. And to connect with true, vulnerable intimacy.
LGBTQIA+ Sex, Relationship & Dating Coach Alex Ray
https://coachalexray.com
Instagramhttps://instagram.com/heyalexgay
Websitehttps://www.tiktok.com/@heyalexgayThe Queer Confidence Podcast — Coach Alex Rayhttps://coachalexray.com/podcast
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Alexhas been a coach since 2017 with a few different niches. He found his true talent in helping LGBTQIA+ people with confidence and authenticity afterrecovering from my own rock-bottom depression. As asex and relationship coach, Alex has worked with singles, couples, poly folx, porn stars, and drag queens on being their most authentic selves in and out ofbed. He loves empowering people with the confidence to speak up and get what they want. And to connect with true, vulnerable intimacy.
LGBTQIA+ Sex, Relationship & Dating Coach Alex Ray
Gay Dating, Sex and Relationship Coach empowers LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples to thrive in their relationships and personal lives. Coach Alex Ray helps clients stand up for themselves, build confidence for better dating, navigate open relationships / non-monogamy, and embrace authenticity.
LGBTQIA+ podcast learn how to build self confidence. Gay, genderqueer and gender nonconforming Coach Alex Ray shares his own story and his clients' stories to overcome insecurity, people pleasing and depression, plus practical tools to confidently be your authentic self.
LGBTQIA+ Sex, Relationship & Dating Coach Alex Ray
https://coachalexray.com
Instagramhttps://instagram.com/heyalexgay
Websitehttps://www.tiktok.com/@heyalexgayThe Queer Confidence Podcast — Coach Alex Rayhttps://coachalexray.com/podcast
heyalexgay | Instagram, TikTok | Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/heyalexgay
Romell Parks has been a spiritul leader since 2002, and his church has been LGBTQ+affirming since 2009. He is an overseer in the international fellowship of Church of the everlasting Kingdom. He holds a Master of Divinity degree and currently in a Doctor of Theology program. He has written 3 books addressing the controversial issue of Christianity and homosexuality and has taught affirming theology at conferences and seminars around the country. He is open to conversation, respectful debate, and other ways of engaging fellow Christians and challenging their long-held traditions that have so often led to marginalization of too many.
Romell believes in the power of people using their privilege to work to dismantle the very systems that gave them that privilege, including men working to dismantle patriarchy, straight people working to dismantle homophobia, white people to dismantle racism, and cisgender people to dismantle transphobia.
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https://www.rparksweekly.com
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https://www.youtube.com/@rparksweekly
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https://www.youtube.com/@faithevolution7
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https://www.youtube.com/@kingdomconsciousness7
Romell Parks has been a spiritul leader since 2002, and his church has been LGBTQ+affirming since 2009. He is an overseer in the international fellowship of Church of the everlasting Kingdom. He holds a Master of Divinity degree and currently in a Doctor of Theology program. He has written 3 books addressing the controversial issue of Christianity and homosexuality and has taught affirming theology at conferences and seminars around the country. He is open to conversation, respectful debate, and other ways of engaging fellow Christians and challenging their long-held traditions that have so often led to marginalization of too many.
Romell believes in the power of people using their privilege to work to dismantle the very systems that gave them that privilege, including men working to dismantle patriarchy, straight people working to dismantle homophobia, white people to dismantle racism, and cisgender people to dismantle transphobia.
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https://www.rparksweekly.com
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https://www.youtube.com/@rparksweekly
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https://www.youtube.com/@faithevolution7
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https://www.youtube.com/@kingdomconsciousness7
Father Venus embodies a unique blend of artistry thatchallenges societal norms while celebrating identity and empowerment. His hip-hop music serves as a powerful medium for storytelling, intertwining themesof pleasure, justice, and magic to create rich sounds and visuals. The duality in his name reflects his nurturing yet assertive nature, allowing him toconnect deeply with his audience. Father Venus’s journey, marked by resilience and self-discovery, invites others to reclaim their identities and explore thetransformative power of art. Through his melodies, he encourages a collective reimagining of the world, making him a pivotal figure in the contemporaryartistic landscape.
IG: fathervenusmusic
linktree.com/fathervenus
Vincent Folkes is a recording artist, sound engineer, and philanthropist. He is the founder of For the Boys PGH, a collective dedicated to empowering trans boys and men in Pittsburgh.
IG: vinzjameson and fortheboyspgh
Christine Blosdale is the Authority-Building Business and Media Coach who transforms entrepreneurs of all stripes into influential leaders and business superstars. Christine's mission is clear: to inspire, educate, and empower you to achieve unprecedented levels of success and fulfillment.
With over 25 years experience working with companies like America Online, Microsoft, TickerTV, Pacifica Radio, Reflections Holidays and Woman's Day Magazine, Christine brings both expertise and credibility to the table.
Her dynamic approach has established her as a sought-after coach, captivating public speaker, award-winning producer, influential podcaster, and four-time #1bestselling author.
Guest website: http:www.ChristineBlosdale.com
Aiden Espada is an entrepreneur of many sorts which include online fitness coaching, digital marketing, network marketing and business mentorship/consulting.
He has dropped over 200+ pounds, is the #1 Trans Fitness Coach who helps Transmen develop mental toughness, drop 20-50 pounds of fat while eating more food.
Before entrepreneurship, he had been working for 15 years and 90 percent of that time had two jobs back to back to help his family put food on the table.
He started his entrepreneur journey because he realized he was trading time for money which was nearly killing him as he ran his health into the ground working so much.
Aiden’s passion is to significantly improve lives on a global level through elevating mindset ideas, strategies, and income.
His goal is to help others gain control of their futures and achieve success in all areas they desire to by creating; more choices in life, time with family, opportunity to end a generation of struggles, wealth, better health, a legacy and a world full of abundance for each individual.
IG: aespada.fit
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Be You Do You is a platform dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ individuals to embrace their true selves and live authentically. In each episode, we dive into the journeys of extraordinary individuals who have embraced their uniqueness and overcome societal pressures. From entrepreneurs and artists to activists and everyday people, our guests share their stories of self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth. Through candid conversations, we explore topics like life self-acceptance, navigating identity, breaking free from comparison, and cultivating self-love. Be You Do You believes that by embracing our authentic selves, we can unlock our greatness and live a life of joy and fulfillment. Join me as we uncover the secrets to living unapologetically and provide practical tips, tools, and inspiration for listeners to unleash their own authenticity. Whether you are seeking guidance in finding your true purpose or simply looking for a community that celebrates individuality, Be You Do You is here to support and uplift you. It is time to break free from the mold, embrace your quirks, and live life on your own terms. Tune in to Be You Do You on your favorite podcast platform and join our community of like-minded individuals who are on a journey of self-discovery and personal liberation.
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Mac is known as the “Gender Sensei” – is a speaker and author who works to educate and train various corporations, colleges, and groups on topics concerning diversity, gender, healthy masculinity and being true to themselves. He is a dedicated, heartfelt activist and educator who focuses every part of his existence on creating a world where people can feel free to be their authentic selves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-castle/support
Gazit Chaya was a guest on Be you do you two years ago. After launching their podcast year I was invited on to share my story about overcoming adversity and how that led me to my life's passion of being a life coach. Tune into this episode as I talk about my love and passion for helping others to live life courageously through my podcast, merch store, and coaching.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-castle/support
Lanetta started her Transformational Coaching Practice back in
2019 in San Francisco, California where she was born and raised.
After becoming a Certified Life Mastery Consultant in 2020, she
combined the teachings of Universal Laws and Spiritual Principles
with her heart centered approach to help people get results
sooner than later while staying aligned with their highest values
and Spiritual Beliefs.
Lanetta started to notice the overwhelming desire people had to
live a life of Financial Freedom and intentionally tailored her
coaching program offerings to really focus on this area of life. She
knew first-hand how it felt to earn over $1M, how to almost lose it
all and then bounce back.
She made it her mission to coach and teach others about
Financial Freedom in a way that demystifies the truth about
money and wealth in a practical yet Spiritual, Mind, Body
approach to create richer and fuller lives.
With Lanetta’s heart-centered approach and compassion for
others, you’ll gain a better understanding why she believes each
one of us is far more powerful and contains more potential than
any circumstance, situation, or condition. She loves as she calls it
“loving on” people, being that guiding light leading people to live
beyond what they think is even possible for themselves.
Healing lives and building dreams is Lanetta’s business.
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Sheila Wenger is a hypnotherapist, certified parent coach, and podcaster whose mission in life is to help her clients and listeners remove obstacles in the way of their internal perfection. She is the owner of Shift Hypnosis, a thriving hypnotherapy practice based out of Vancouver Washington, where she serves clients remotely and inperson. She runs her podcast called Shift is Happening, in which she helps clients claim the highest power within them in order to launch their greatest dreams. She is also a mother of 18-year-old boy/girl twins, a wife of 28 years, and a self-proclaimed spiritual seeker who became a finder. Links: https://shifthypnosis.org/ SOCIALS:https://www.facebook.com/shifthypnosisvancouverwahttps://www.facebook.com/shiftishappeningpodcast/ CONTACT ME: sheila@shifthypnosis.org--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-castle/support
Thelma J. Love. Thelma was born in Arcola, TX,a small city in Fort Bend County, within the Houston-Sugar Land-Missouri City metropolitanarea. During Thelma’s early years growing up in Arcola with her parents and 11 siblings, thepopulation was predominantly Black American and her village was filled with uncles, aunts,cousins, or long-time trusted neighbors. She started teaching after she left home and joined theUnited States Air Force. She started teaching Sunday School classes at various churches, thenshe taught professional military education courses while serving in the Air Force, and FranklinCovey classes (training and assessment in the areas of leadership, individual effectiveness, andbusiness execution) at a San Antonio college, and she eventually taught real estate classes withKeller Williams Realty and the San Antonio Board of Realtors after retiring from the Air Force.After a 20-year career in the Air Force, Thelma served the San Antonio community as a realtor.Her first book, “A Perfectly Imperfect Masterpiece,” was published this year. Thelma is awoman of faith, wisdom, and talent for public speaking.You can purchase her book at goodreads.com/ThelmaLoveSocial media:facebook.com/ThelmaLoveOFFICIALInstagram.com/ThelmaLoveOFFICIALyoutube.com/@ThelmaLoveOFFICIALpinterest.com/ThelmaLoveOFFICIALlinkeding.com/company/ThelmaLove--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-castle/support
Winston is a man of many hats. He is an advocate, minister, husband, and trans man who is living his best life. Join us as we dive deep into his journey, exploring their inspirations, challenges, and the valuable lessons they have learned along the way. Get ready to be inspired and empowered by their story and perspective.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-castle/support
Uche is a life coach, Youtuber/Podcaster, Public Speaker, Philosopher, and a US Army veteran who focuses on empowering the black community, Africans, and the African diaspora LGBTQ population to break free from outdated social and traditional norms and unapologetically live their fullest potentials as humans. Uche Chukwu – Unapologetically driving the legacy that God has brought him forth to lead.Uche has traveled to over 40 countries, networking and conversing with Black people all around the world, and he has learned that the collective diaspora community has a singular central problem – White Supremacy. In an effort to be the catalyst and a driver for change, Uche walked away from a very comfortable career in Healthcare Research to pursue a second Masters in Philosophy with focus on Existential Being. Uche believes that every human’s existence is perfect and necessary, and that we must all embody our individual uniqueness and remain our most authentic selves at all times in order to pass the rigorous tests of life. Uche’s method focuses on Spirituality – the belief that all is one but manifests in different forms. Being anything other than your natural self is an automatic failure. In other words, you owe it to yourself and the world to be your most authentic self at all times. Uche believes that racism and homophobia around the world, especially towards people of African descent, reflects a collective mediocrity in thinking and a loss of understanding in our spiritual essence, and the time to re-write that narrative is now. Uche Chukwu – Unapologetically driving the legacy that God has brought him forth to lead.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-castle/support
The MixTape Queens are partners In business and partners in life 🌈 They are the Founders of The Mixtape Queens which is catered to honoring and empowering creatives all over the world with high Quality ideas and designs!With over 13 years of experience in graphic design, social media marketing and music marketing, The Mixtape Queens have created thousands of top-notch album covers, logos, motion graphics, and more for music artists and businesses worldwide. The Mixtape queens podcast is streaming on all platforms, and people can visit our website and mixtapequeens.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-castle/support
Elijah Nicholas founded 100 black trans men, in 2023 with the vision ofbringing together leaders who could impact the current global climate bybuilding up other black transgender men. Dr. Elijah is an author, actor, andtrans advocate. Living a life of conscious driven decision-making he has apassion for helping others see their light and live their best life.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-castle/support
Our thoughts shape our reality and have the potential to create positive change. Let us harness this power to envision a world where compassion, understanding, and unity prevail. Together, we can turn our thoughts into actions that transform our lives and the world around us.
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My wife and I always have powerful and thought provoking conversations when we are in the car. This time we decided to record our conversation. Thank you for tuning in!
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Bishop Johnnie Clark Jr. Aka champ is the son of Johhnie and Sylvia Clark. He was raised in New Orleans Louisiana and surrendered his life to Christ at the tender age of 12. At the age of 39, he committed himself to take full-time ministry and has preached and taught at conferences in Northern Claifornia, as well as the Louisiana area. He is well respected as a Bible teacher and preacher.
Pastor Clark had studied at Southern Lousiana University and attended Oakland Bible college where he was an A student. He was voted one of the most influential people in the city of Lathrop California where he served on the chamber of commerce. He is a campus pastor at Word assemblely a family of churches under oversser Bishop Keith Clark. He currently serves as pastor at the Tracy campus in Tracy California.
Pastor Clark’s driving passion is preaching and teaching people about how to live what they learn. He continuously uses his God-given influence to benefit the lives of people wherever he goes.
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After enduring decades of trauma as both a child and adult, Bobbi struggled with depression, disability and homelessness – bouncing in and out of psychiatric wards seven different times. As she tried to get help within the mental health system she was labeled as a “difficult patient” because she didn’t improve in the retraumatizing non-trauma informed hospitals and clinics who treated her. After deciding to try to help trauma survivors more compassionately and with her lived experience, her graduate school program told her she had “no potential to contribute to the field” due to her mental health struggles. It took her two decades to shed that belief because it so accurately mirrored what her childhood and adult abusers taught her. But in 2017 she founded The International Association of Trauma Recovery Coaching, which has trained more than 600 Trauma Recovery Coaches around the world, disrupting the Western mental health model’s current treatment of trauma survivors. Over the past five years Bobbi has written and developed five different coaching certification programs where more than 90% of the students entering the coursework are trauma survivors themselves. The Association has the only Code of Ethics, Safety Protocols and Supervision for Trauma Recovery Coaches worldwide. Bobbi maintains a successful coaching practice using Internal Family Systems, Trauma Informed Stablization and HeartMath in service of both individuals and couples with trauma histories. She is also well versed in Religious and Spiritual Trauma, which informed the writing of her book Creating Your Personal Sacred Text. It teaches a unique writing process that supports individuals developing a spiritual practice to define and celebrate their personal beliefs. As a queer, neurodivergent mental health provider who has had her own mental health struggles, Bobbi also speaks out against marginalization and her own experience of being "othered" outside the mainstream Western Mental Health Community. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @BobbiParish Twitter: @BobbilParish Facebook: Bobbi Parish Coaching Also can post on all of The International Association of Trauma Recovery Coaching’s social media channels: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
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The power of choice is one of the greatest gifts in life. You don’t have to wait for the perfect moment to build your dream life. You can build your dream life right where you are. Take a leap of faith and let the divine creator guide you. Follow me on IG at beyoudoyou_1. For coaching clarity sessions e-mail me at beyoudoyoucoaching@gmail.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sam-castle/support
Life is too short to continue worrying about the opinions of other people. Whatever it is that you want to do the time is now. No more thinking about it just decide. Cheers to an extraordinary 2023!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sam-castle/support
There’s enough room in this world for everyone’s experience. Tune in to Be you do you as we talk about those experiences. Be you do you is about authentic living and unity. It's a safe space for everyone to share their experiences without judgment!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sam-castle/support
Not all relationships are traditional. Polyamorous people have multiple loving, intentional, and intimate relationships at the same time. Polyamory is a type of open or non-monogamous relationship that follows certain guidelines. In this episode Brent and I discuss his experience in a polyamorous relationship. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sam-castle/support
What does Grace look like? Grace means favor. There is nothing we can do or need to do to win God's grace. Grace is free in the sense that something done or given in grace is done so without expecting to receive anything in return. Grace isn’t dependent on the way it’s received, the moral goodness of the one receiving it, or even that person’s ability to rightly say, “Thank you.” The only thing grace is dependent on is the generosity of the giver. When is the last time you expended grace to someone as it was extended to you?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sam-castle/support
I am on a mission to end suicide in the LGBTQ community and create a safe space of support. I know what it feels like to be emotionally abandoned and dismissed for truly wanting to be who you are. It is my mission to help my brothers and sisters heal from trauma and embody be you do you boldly, courageously, and without permission. Life is too short to do anything else. Be you do you!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sam-castle/support
Let’s talk love! Unconditional love, simply put, is love without strings attached. It’s love you offer freely.You don’t base it on what someone does for you in return. You simply love them and want nothing more than their happiness. What does your love look like?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sam-castle/support
Parenthood is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you would have. It's about understanding that they are exactly the person they are supposed to be. In this episode Brent talks about his experiences with his parents and their feelings about his transition. He talks about how it all started and how his relationship with his parents grew over time. It's a proceess for everyone and should be met with compassion, love, and understanding.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sam-castle/support
In this episode we talk about gender affirming surgeries, experiences on HRT(hormonal therapy), and the process. We also talk about our favorite part of the process. It's important to remember that gender transitions do not look the same for everyone. For anyone transitioning be kind and patient with yourself during the process.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sam-castle/support
Brent Walsh was raised female in an ultra-conservative family and struggled with the religious ramifications that came with being Gay and Christian. After several failed conversation attempts, deep soul-searching helped him realize that sexuality need not conflict with faith. Brent is now a coach who specializes in life transitions, with a particular interest in gender identity. In this episode, we talk about labels and enneagrams and how it shapes Brent’s personality. Remember labels are for jars. You are more than your pronouns and identifying markers!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sam-castle/support
In this episode Brent and I talk about polyamorous relationships and his experience being in an open relationship with more than one person at a time.
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You have to learn to love yourself before you can love anyone else. Loving yourself is a journey and process that requires patience, grace, forgiveness, and kindness towards you and others.
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There’s enough room in this world for all of our experiences. It’s time to embrace and love one another in all of our differences. The world would be a boring place without variety! Thank you for tuning in.
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In this episode, Brent and I talk about my vision and what I want to contribute to the world, his experience with conversion therapy, our relationship with God, and so much more. Thank you for tuning in!
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Showing grace to others is not hard. It’s not a complicated ten-step method. When we show grace to others, it’s about showing kindness to someone else even when they don’t deserve it.
Grace is going out of our way to give your compassion, kindness and love to someone even if they might not appreciate it, or return the favour. On the grand scale of things, it is choosing to act positively towards someone who might even hate the sight of you, or have done wrong to you in the past.
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We are all doing the best we can with what we have. Our parents are a perfect example of doing what is best. They look out for us and try their best to protect us. Most times they say or do things out of love but the delivery is off. In this episode, we talk about Brent’s parents learning to accept who he is and the path it took to get here. The theme in this episode is patience and understanding. We should all be mindful to practice those things.
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Transitioning is not an overnight process. Changes while on hormone therapy takes time. Changes also depend on genetics and no one person is the same in their transition. In this episode, Brent and I talk about our experiences on HRT and what we enjoyed or did not enjoy during the process.
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Brent Walsh was raised female as a female in an ultra-conservative family and struggled with the religious ramifications that came with being Gay and Christian. After several failed conversion attempts, deep soul searching helped him realize that that sexuality need not to conflict with faith. This paved the way for him to affirm himself openly as a transgender man. Brent’s passion for story telling through photography and writing led him to Earlham school of religion, earning a Master of divinity degree in 2013 and later serving as the Director of of student and alumni engagement. He is now a coach who specializes in life transitions, with a particular interest in gender identity. Brent is working on several projects and accepts speaking engagements at organizations wanting to better understand and support the transgender community. You can find Brent on Facebook at: Brent Walsh or outofyourshell.coach
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I had an amazing conversation with one of my mentors and it came right on time. As much as we want success in life you can never reach the level you want without focusing on your being. Learn to be grateful and present in the now. Who you're being is more important than the chase for success. Success will come but not if you sacrifice your being.
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I used to think I was too old... too old to start a business, get back in shape, start a new relationship, and the list goes on. On the other side of our comfort zone is where fulfillment resides. The choice is yours. Do you want to stay comfortable are are you ready to soar?
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Chandrika D. Phea, an ordained reverend, is an outdoor enthusiast, a triathlete, a Wellness Coordinator by profession, and a partner with W. Brand Publishing for the release of her debut, bestselling, award winning (Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist) book, "Lord, I Don't Want to Die a Christian." In 2005, she graduated Beacon University with a Bachelor's of Arts in Biblical Studies then went on to complete a two-year teaching and mission assignment in China that ultimately revolutionized her life. For fun, Chandrika initiates local events (e.g. Bikes and Breakfast, Melanin Miles & More) providing her community's Black women safe and trustworthy outdoor experiences.
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Chandrika D. Phea is living in empowerment-of herself and others. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Chandrika never dreamed that she would become a teacher. Teaching English at SIAS University in China to the future generation was life-changing. This experience opened Chandrika's mind to travel the world doing what she has been empowered, mentored, and equipped to do. As a student at Langston University, majoring in Management Information Systems, she also enrolled in ministerial courses at the Judah School of Ministry in OKC to obtain her license in ministry and was ordained. Phea received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Beacon University, in Columbus, Georgia. While working toward her degree at Beacon, she became a substitute teacher for Muscogee County School District. She also served as a Young Life leader for Columbus Young Life Urban and volunteered in serving girls' homes as well. Chandrika joined Mission Columbus in 2007, conducting neighborhood Bible studies, building relationships with community members, and creating Vacation Bible Schools in the urban areas of Columbus. This partnership with the community proved as preparation for the position she would later hold in China. The experience of living abroad changed Chandrika's life, giving her the desire to explore the world beyond church ministry. Since returning to the states, her newly found curiosity has led to a new passion in physical fitness, wellness coaching, and the outdoors, where she experiences more of Earth's glory.
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E.L. Winston wears many hats.
He is a husband
Father of 6
Hosts of couples seminar with his wife.
Business owner and relationship coach alongside wife at love lives inside us.
Owner of 2 non-profits tranzformation which supply binders, stp, and packers to brothers who need them and seek and serve where he serves the community in any way he can.
founder of 2 non-collegiate Greek organizations one for masculine-identified lesbians and the other for Trans Men and Ordained minister. And episode you don’t want to miss!!!
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Donald G. James is the author of “Manners will take you where brains and money won’t: wisdom from Momma and 35 years at NASA”. (Feb 2021). Inspired by the overwhelming reaction to the 1986 space shuttle challenger tragedy, Donald James decided to make his career at NASA, retiring in 2017. Donald enjoys mentoring students and early-career professionals. Donald is a graduate of the University of Southern California and American University and lives in Pleasanton, CA.
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Most of us carry around unresolved trauma, resentment, guilt, shame, doubt, and limiting beliefs about ourselves. These things can ultimately affect us mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually until we decide to make a change. You cannot go to the next level in life repeating the same damaging cycles. It’s time to do something different. What are you carrying and what do you need to let go?
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Bronte Hemingway from Brooklyn, the founder of a production company called Raw Black Films where we provide no-cost resources for entrepreneurs and creators to dream and execute.
She is passionate about encouraging dreamers to take action and bet on themselves. IG:astoldbybronte, rawblackfilms, and theurbanwritersroom
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Gazit Chaya (they/m) is honored to share the hope they have found in the concept that we can release victimhood and grow from life's challenges. Their new book, Holy Shit, chronicles their journey as a Trans/Nonbinary AFAB person who has emerged from evangelical Christianity and a legacy of shame and self-hatred, depression and suicidal thinking through gender affirming health care, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and spirituality to find a life worth living. They enjoy parenting their kiddo, writing, painting, reading and seeking joy and purpose in everyday! website: https://gazitchayankosi.wixsite.com/home instagram: @gazitchayankosi The Trevor Project: I am not affiliated with this organization, but If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free. You can call 866-488-7386.
Stayc Brown is from Birmingham Alabama and is a bodybuilder. He has been lifting now for 9 years and began training for his first bodybuilding show about 3 years ago. In his first competition, he placed well enough to take a shot at nationals. Stayc’s passion is to inspire others to become a better version of themselves and to not be afraid to chase their dreams.
Not everyone is ready to receive help. Help those you can and others leave them alone until they are ready. As a life coach, I help my clients heal from trauma, get rid of limiting beliefs, and go from victim to victorious so they can be the best versions of themselves. I cannot help everyone and I’m okay with that. My mission is to help those who are ready to move forward to the life they deserve!
Kathy Houston is a life coach for mature women. She helps them develop and implement strategies for health, wellness, and fulfilling relationships in a LGBTQ+ safe space. Kathy left a 35 year marriage to live her truth. She now lives with her wife living life with such happiness, joy, and love.
The I AM is the metaphysical name of the spiritual self, as distinguished from the human self. One is governed by Spirit, the other by personal will. I AM is eternal, without beginning or ending: the true spiritual man whom GOD made in His image and likeness. Who are you???
I almost talked myself out of an opportunity. I committed to attending an event and immediately my thoughts went to my past failures. I was able to sit with my thoughts, create new ones, and ultimately be provided with another opportunity to show up. Push through your fears and show up!
In this episode I talk about the importance of self care and mental health. Do not allow your past to keep you hostage. A bright future is waiting for you.
In this episode I talk about a man who made a decision that changed his life! What decisions do you need to make? Be honest with yourself. You cannot get help if you don't ask for it.
Heather is a podcast host and coach for parents and allies of LGBTQIA+ adolescents and young adults. She believes the coming out process is beautiful. She works with her clients to let go of fear and the feelings of isolation so that they can reconnect with themselves and their child in a meaningful, grounded way. She is a writer, the mother of four (two of whom are LGBTQIA), and a student of life who believes in embracing the messiness, opening to education, strengthening through empowerment, and overcoming anything.
Welcome to be you do you. Be you do you is about embracing self-discovery and self-love. My podcast includes my story as well as others. You will hear stories about healing, reflection, and encouragement. No matter where you are in your journey you are not alone.
Dr. Alena Gittens is a proud Black, queer, disabled, immigrant, and a licensed clinical psychologist in California. She specializes in trauma-informed care and chronic or persistent mental illness. She has worked in various settings – schools, community mental health centers, addiction treatment and is currently running her own private practice. Dr. Gittens was born and raised in the small Caribbean Island of Barbados before immigrating to Brooklyn, NY with her family. Dr. Gittens later moved to California for college at Stanford University where she graduated with honors in psychology. She then earned her doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis in Diversity and Community Mental Health and LGBTQ+ and Gender psychology. Dr. Gittens has served in panels discussing mental health in marginalized communities, helped produce psychoeducational materials in both English and Spanish for the larger community, and has produced and participated in plays as well as monologue series that help others understand and relate to various mental health topics. Dr. Gittens loves biking, going on long hikes, and spending time with her wife and fur baby. During her spare time, she is trying her hand at gardening, practicing yoga, and doing puzzles. Dr. Gittens enjoys cooking for close friends and family. As an island gyal at heart, or as her wife puts it – a true "water baby" – Dr. Gittens find swimming or soaking in large bodies or water quite healing and relaxing. She loves the sun, warm weather, and all things beach days. In this interview, Dr. Gittens opens up about how she navigated through her sexual identity, some of the challenges she faced with her family, and overcoming trauma, pain, and chronic suicidal ideation. Through all that she endured - a testament that no matter what you go through, you can get through it. Dr. Gittens is now a successful Clinical Psychologist who enjoys helping others navigate their own lives and not just live but thrive! “Live life out loud!” is a motto Dr. Gittens lives by, and she encourages others to do the same. You can find her at: https://www.drg-myhealingspace.com/
Lyn McKeil is a husband, brother and parent. He has 4 kids and a veritable menagerie of animals. He spends his days home schooling and working at the local animal shelter. He is also self employed and can be found on social media (@lyn.biohackd) striving to uplift others and spread positivity through health and wellness coaching and acceptance of all.