Nix (she/they) gives advice from her neuroqueer anti-capitalist perspective. Like talking to your favorite aunt...if that aunt were a tired, disabled, autistic, anarcho-communist 😘
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Demisexual Podcasts
A podcast where an aromantic asexual girl and a biromantic demisexual girl talk about all things to do with love, relationships, sexuality, and pretty much anything else that they just don't understand.
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Gay Men Going Deeper is a weekly podcast that showcases raw and real conversations about personal development, mental health, and sexuality - from an unapologetically gay perspective. Hosted by Matt Landsiedel and Michael DiIorio, and featuring a wide range of special guests, you can expect to be inspired, entertained, and even a little triggered from time to time. This provocative podcast is for anyone who craves deeper conversations on topics ranging from spirituality to sexuality - and ev ...
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This podcast is the audio companion to my written blog, where I explore my experiences of life, disability, chronic illness, mental health, and general life lessons. Step inside my little head, and listen to some of my big thoughts.
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Understanding your personal health journey can be a perilous and exciting journey! Learn about one woman's struggle, as a single, self-employed artist to navigate her self-health through the challenges of chronic illness, spiritual questions and life altering surgery. Learn about coping mechanisms and resources in this transparent storytelling, and participate in your own path to healing with the short, included workbook. Start navigating your own self-health today!
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We get curious about all things gender, sex and sexuality, as well as relationships, feminism (the inclusive kind), mental health and kink, and all that makes us humans unique and diverse. From body positivity to body dysmorphia, it’s all welcome here. Come with us on a journey of inclusion, acceptance and respect. This podcast is for you if: • You're curious and want to learn more about experiences of gender outside the gender binary; • You are questioning your gender, or • You have a loved ...
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Here we will be talking about love (in its simplicity and complication), sex of course, consent, sexuality, as we find them written in books. I am excited about this and I hope that you are a bit curious to see where these conversations take us.
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Each episode we go through a label in the LGBTQ+ community and try to explain what it means and bust any myths about it.
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What happens when we avoid feeling our emotions? In this episode, we explore the importance of emotional awareness: tuning in instead of checking out. We share what happens when we suppress our feelings, and how to navigate the tough ones with compassion and care. We also explore: The link between emotional avoidance and things like addiction, depr…
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110. DEANNA MARIE JONES: transgender woman
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52:17Deanna Marie Jones is a speaker, consultant, and LGBTQ+ advocate, with a history in corporate technology. Deanna’s pronouns are she/her, and she is a transgender woman. Find out what that means to Deanna in this episode. We also talk about the positive evolution of the job industry, what good leadership looks like, the importance of finding communi…
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Cinema Against The State: A Conversation with Hazel
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1:50:13Send us a text Hazel—video editor, filmmaker, Peertuber, and self-described Jewish Gore Whore—joins me today for philosophical exploration of our relationship to art. Representing the hazels plural system, Hazel discusses plurality, punk filmmaking in the age of online video, and the emotional labor it takes to reclaim storytelling as a tool of res…
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Hey what's up hello! As June wraps up, we reflect on Pride 2025 - the lack of corporate pride, aspecs at pride events, and rampant biphobia. And do we get a little bit off topic sometimes? Of course we do. See you in August! Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book:…
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It’s Pride Month, and with everything going on in the world right now, it feels especially important to pause and reflect. In this special panel discussion episode, Reno Johnston is joined by three incredible guests—Mark Fleming, Keone Wales, and Jordan Layne—for a candid panel discussion on the meaning of Pride: where it began, how it’s evolved, a…
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Ep 349: Could Changing for a Crush Be a Good Thing?
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49:31Hey what's up hello! This week we look at examples of times when changing your interests or look for the sake of a crush actually turned out to be a good thing. We know it's shocking and gross, but could changing yourself for a crush actually be good?? Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/could-changing-for-a-crush-be-a-good-thing …
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In 2025, LGBTQ rights are facing renewed challenges- from the rise of far-right populism to legislative rollbacks and the rise of hate sweeping across the globe. But how serious is the threat? And if the fight is back on… are we ready? This week, Michael is joined by author and longtime activist, Tim McCaskell, who’s been on the front lines of LGBT…
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Hey what's up hello! This week we play romance and dating choose your own adventure stories on chooseyourstory.com! Spoiler alert: it goes about as well as you think it will. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/choose-your-own-adventure Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.s…
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into a question many in our community have been quietly (or loudly) asking: Has Pride lost its meaning? In this wide-ranging conversation, we reflect on how Pride has evolved from its radical roots in activism to its present-day celebratory scene shaped by media, politics, and corporate sponsorships. We talk about w…
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Ep 347: Can Womanhood and Aspec Identities Coexist?
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55:08Hey what's up hello! This week we discuss how society's current conception of womanhood clashes with asexual and aromantic identities. Can gender and sexuality be separated? What does it mean to be a woman when you don't desire or want to be desired? All that and more (after 10 minutes of girlhood and yapping at the top of the episode of course). E…
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In this episode, Matt speaks with a panel of demisexual gay men about their experiences dating as demisexuals. What we want you to get out of this episode is greater awareness of yourself if you are demisexual, and to know you are not alone. We want to share our own experiences in the hope that you can learn ways to thrive as a demisexual. If you a…
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For many gay men, friendship is complicated, performative, and sometimes downright painful. We crave genuine connection but end up navigating cliques, comparison, and quiet loneliness. In this episode, Michael and Pepper are doing an exposé on gay friendships to unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface and why so many gay friendships fall …
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Episode 11 – Your Curiosity is Not Worth My Trauma
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6:02Your Curiosity is Not Worth My Trauma Find the written version of this blog at - https://nelltyler.com/2024/11/29/your-curiosity-is-not-worth-my-trauma/ Find more content from me at: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nell_tyler_warninghonestyahead Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_nell_tyler/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_nell_tyler…
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Please Don't Look at Kevin Find the written version of this blog at - https://nelltyler.com/2024/11/08/please-dont-look-at-kevin/Find more content from me at: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nell_tyler_warninghonestyahead Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_nell_tyler/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_nell_tyler Facebook - https://www.…
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Can You Hear Me Now? Find the written version of this blog at - https://nelltyler.com/2024/10/17/can-you-hear-me-now/Find more content from me at: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nell_tyler_warninghonestyahead Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_nell_tyler/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_nell_tyler Facebook - https://www.facebook.com…
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If It Is Broke, Why Fix It? Find the written version of this blog at - https://nelltyler.com/2024/09/01/if-it-is-broke-why-fix-it/Find more content from me at: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nell_tyler_warninghonestyaheadInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_nell_tyler/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_nell_tylerFacebook - https://www.fa…
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Ep 346: Reddit Rabbit Hole (AITA) pt. 17
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1:06:47Hey what's up hello! We are back and so are the people who make so many bad decisions and then post about them on Reddit. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-aita-pt-17 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.…
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How do the unmet needs of our childhood shape who we are today? And more importantly, how do we learn to meet those needs for ourselves as adults? In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we explore the re-parenting process—a therapeutic model that helps us heal old wounds, develop self-compassion, and rewrite the in…
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Ep 345: Pets Boost Wellbeing More Than Partners
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1:06:59Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about a new study that found that having a cat or a dog to keep you company could boost your wellbeing as much as being married. The only problem is the study makes absolutely no sense and we don't understand math. Either way, pets are important!!! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/pe…
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How to Not Lose Yourself in Your Relationships
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53:52In this episode, Matt speaks with therapist and author, Tom Bruett, about how to avoid losing yourself in your relationships. By balancing connection and autonomy in our relationships, we can foster more secure relationships that allow us to maintain our sense of self while allowing our partner to do the same. If you easily lose yourself in your re…
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Hey what's up hello! This week we're joined by Debbie Urbanski to talk about her excellent collection of short stories, Portalmania. Portalmania dives bravely into the shadowy depths of betrayal, parenthood, revenge, murder, coercive sex, open marriages, asexuality, neurodiversity, and second chances. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/trans…
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From Madonna to Mariah, Beyoncé to Barbra— throughout the generations, gay men have been obsessed with divas. But why? In this episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we’re diving into the deep connection between gay men and our beloved divas, exploring: Who are the divas and what do they have in common? Why divas resonate so deeply with gay men How these…
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Hey what's up hello! This week we discuss the phenomenon of queer women loving boy bands and yell from the mountaintops about how you can be a boy band fan without finding any of the band members attractive!!! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/on-queer-women-loving-boy-bands Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakep…
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The women in our lives have influenced us in ways we don’t always recognize, but when we take a step back, their impact is undeniable. In this heartfelt episode, we’re celebrating the uniquely beautiful relationships gay men have with women—from mothers and grandmothers to besties, sisters, and beyond. We’re showing love to all the women who have s…
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Hey what's up hello! This week we're reading some more lore submitted by our listeners. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/listener-lore-pt-4 Submit your lore: https://forms.gle/zHQTVVZRACvxmgFn8 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.sound…
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People Pleasing, Boundaries, and Fear of Conflict
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52:47Do you find yourself putting other people’s needs ahead of your own? Struggle to set boundaries? Feel responsible for keeping the peace even when it costs you your authenticity? In this episode, gay therapist Michael Pezzullo joins Michael to go deeper into the roots of people pleasing—especially why so many gay men fall into this pattern. We’ll ex…
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Hey what's up hello! This week we discuss the overlap between transphobia and aphobia and the importance of trans aspec solidarity. TW: transphobia Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/trans-aspec-solidarity Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book:…
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Many gay men struggle with saying no, setting boundaries, or engaging in difficult conversations due to deep-seated people-pleasing tendencies and fear of conflict. But staying silent often leads to resentment, burnout, or feeling disconnected from your true self. As recovering people-pleasers themselves, Matt and Michael have plenty to share about…
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Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about making assumptions about people. They really do make an ass out of you and me. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/making-assumptions Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com…
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Eroticizing Shame – Turning Pain Into Pleasure
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53:51In this episode, Matt speaks with Psychotherapist, Merle Yost, about how shame may influence sexual desire and arousal by eroticizing shame as a way of coping with it. Merle shares his story about being sexually molested by his father and the impact this had on his sexual development. Join us for this interesting topic that is often not talked abou…
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Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about doing things by yourself when they are normally done as a couple or in a group. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/doing-things-alone Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.co…
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Communication is at the heart of every relationship—whether it’s with friends, partners, colleagues, or even yourself. But what does it actually mean to be a strong communicator? In this episode, we’re diving into the key skills that make conversations more effective, engaging, and authentic. Join us as we discuss: What makes a strong communicator?…
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You know what time it is. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-pt-16 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/bookBy Sounds Fake But Okay
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They didn’t teach us about gay sex in school… so we had to teach ourselves. From porn to awkward trial-and-error hookups, most of us pieced together our own “education”—for better or worse. In this episode, Michael is joined by porn star turned sex educator, Patrick Marano, to talk about the sex ed we should have had, how we’ve had to create it for…
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Hey what's up hello! Today we talk about the morning shed, appealing to various gazes, and other such beauty standard shenanigans. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/beauty-standards Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/…
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Is your dating profile truly showing the best version of you? In this episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we're diving into the do's and don'ts of crafting a profile that is aligned with what you’re truly looking for. On the apps, your profile is the first impression that counts so whether you're looking for love, fun, or meaningful connections, it ma…
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Hey what's up hello! Today we have LOTS of house to keep. Then, we talk about the importance of celebrating major life events that aren't allo-centric things like weddings or baby showers. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/non-allo-major-life-events Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.g…
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Why Can’t I Stay Hard? Diving into the Psychology of Erectile Dysfunction
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1:00:59In this episode, Matt speaks with men’s coach Shay Doran about the psychology and mindset of erectile dysfunction. Did you know that some research indicates that gay men experience a higher rate of erection problems compared to straight men? This episode unpacks the reasons gay men experience erection problems and how to overcome them. If you strug…
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