Best Monetary Therapy Podcasts (2026)

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Gay Men and Non-Monetary Wealth: Redefining What It Means to Feel Rich 29:14

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What if real wealth isn't about money? In this episode, I explore the non-monetary wealth many gay men build over a lifetime—relationships, culture, wisdom, sexuality, and self-acceptance—and why it matters more than we think.By Ken Howard, LCSW, CST

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Call Me The Ponks of Politics 40:05

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Happy New Year, and Welcome to Season 8 of Call Me Limbo! This week, Dai and David introduce themselves as "the ponks of politics," translate words into Spanish, set their 2026 goals (personal and podcast), figure out how to say "Wednesday," read their tarot cards, visit a psychic, grill hotdogs, watch Heated Rivalry and White Lotus, draw an oracle…

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How 2025 Changed Women’s Health and Looking Ahead to 2026 31:37

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Send us a text We kick off season four by unpacking the most important women’s health developments of 2025 and turning them into simple, confident actions for 2026. From menopausal care finally getting a long-overdue reboot to new tools for mood, pain, and preventive screening, we focus on what’s real, what helps and what to do next. Speaking of Wo…

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Call Me The Third Annual Friend of Phoebe Awards 1:04:44

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This week, Dai and David celebrate the season seven finale and wrap up 2025 with the Third Annual Friend of Phoebe Awards! These awards are given to people who have made a positive impact in our worlds, and we want to take a moment to recognize them. Thank you to anyone who has ever listened, shared an episode, financially contributed, or supported…

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Holiday Eating, Without The Guilt 33:29

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Send us a text The holidays don’t have to be a choice between joy and well-being. We invite you into a cozy Christmas Eve conversation that blends candlelight traditions with clear, doable strategies for eating well, staying energized, and sleeping better. From a nourishing breakfast to a colorful plate at dinner, you’ll learn how to slow down and …

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It's OK to Hate the Holidays: Coping Skills for Gay Men 20:22

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Holidays can intensify loneliness, family tension, and emotional stress for many gay men. Therapist Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, explains why it's OK to hate the holidays and shares practical coping strategies—plus how the new year can become a turning point instead of a repeat.By Ken Howard, LCSW, CST

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Call Me A Queer Love Story with Cris & L Bolton-Hunter 1:06:15

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This week, Dai and David are joined by Cris and L Bolton-Hunter. Cris and L are the founders of a nonprofit called Rainbows and Reflections that gets books with LGBTQ+ representation to the readers who need them most at no cost to them. The interview covers queer joy, queer survival, liberation theology, deconstructing faith, Subarus, U-Haul lesbia…

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Why Chromium is Important for Your Metabolism and Mind 16:46

17d ago16:46

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Send us a text A tiny mineral with a big impact can change how you feel during the day -from steadier energy to clearer thinking and fewer snack attacks. So, what is this important mineral? Chromium, the quiet cofactor that helps your body process carbs, fats, and proteins more efficiently. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly L. Thack…

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Call Me Congresswoman with Melat Kiros 1:07:40

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This week, Dai and David are joined by an incredibly special guest, Melat Kiros! Melat is running for Congress in Colorado's First District to represent Denver in the U.S. House of Representatives. The three discuss running for office, the Democratic Party, money in politics, FDR, DSA, corporations, power in organizing, public funding of elections,…

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Why Your Symptoms Matter More Than Your Hormone Numbers 31:03

24d ago31:03

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Send us a text Hot flashes don’t keep a schedule, and neither do lab numbers. We sit down with Dr. Rachel Novik of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Specialized Women’s Health to cut through the noise around perimenopause, menopause, and hormone testing—and focus on what actually helps you feel like yourself again. We talk about why the most reliable “…

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Why Gay Men Can't Stop Scrolling: The Real Reasons Behind Compulsive Phone Use 36:00

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Why gay men struggle with compulsive phone use -- and how anxiety, comparison, and validation loops fuel it. Learn tools to heal and reconnect with real life.By Ken Howard, LCSW, CST

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Call Me A December To Remember 58:54

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This week, Dai and David celebrate a December to remember by drinking only good water, getting engaged in public, accepting free desserts, highlighting lime (over lemon) citrus supremacy, adding peppermint syrup to sweet tea, accepting boyfriend applications, sharing their love languages, negotiating over the thermostat, surviving flying on a Boein…

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Why “I don’t need birth control” still means you might need hormonal control 33:50

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Send us a text What if birth control could be your most reliable tool for better cycles, clearer skin, steadier moods, and a smoother perimenopause—whether or not you need pregnancy prevention? Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker sits down with Certified Nurse Practitioner Dana Leslie to map out a smarter, personalized path th…

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Call Me Wicked Witch 36:35

1M ago36:35

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This week, Dai and David put on their best performances as heterosexuals, share thoughts on the Wicked movie, celebrate corporate behemoth downfalls, gather their sense of direction, debate Apple Maps vs. Google Maps, diversify their data storage, discuss AI created music, express what they are thankful for this year, and much much more. We Are Cha…

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You Don’t Need A Perfect Holiday To Make Real Memories 52:35

1M ago52:35

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Send us a text Perfection is loud during the holidays. Presence is quieter—and far more powerful. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Executive Producer Leigh Klekar sat down with clinical social worker and holistic psychotherapist Marita Pompeani to unpack why this season ratchets up stress and how to find steady ground with simple, science-backed …

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Call Me Testing My Faith 45:08

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This week, Dai and David don't know what they don't know, meet the lizard people in the underground tunnels at Denver International Airport, forgive but never forget, generate megawatts of power, eat at the food forest, figure out how to say and spell amortization, feed the naked (and the hungry), find love, discharge dishonorably, and discuss nucl…

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The Supplement Showdown: Creatine, L-Carnitine, Taurine, and Boron 34:53

1M ago34:53

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Send us a text The wellness industry thrives on convincing us we need the latest supplements for optimal health. But do those trendy powders and pills pushed by social media influencers actually deliver results? In this eye-opening episode, Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker cuts through the marketing noise surrounding four p…

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Gay Men and Wicked: For Good 28:24

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Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, gay men's specialist therapist, discusses the new movie, "Wicked: For Good" and its implications for gay men, in themes about silencing political voices, seeing things for what they are, and how to stay resilient during Trump 2.0 America.By Ken Howard, LCSW, CST

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Call Me Mental Illness 45:16

2M ago45:16

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This week, Dai and David promote the benefits of contributing to their fall fundraiser, demand over the top laughter even with vocal nodules, believe in karma, wish for more lunch restaurants to open at 10 AM, recap a tour of the landfill, discuss their own mental health struggles, and much much more. This episode discusses themes of mental illness…

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Grandparents' Rights: Legal Options When You Need to Step In 41:54

2M ago41:54

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Send us a text When family dynamics break down, who protects the bond between grandparents and grandchildren? Attorney Eva Saulnier returns to the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to tackle this often-overlooked but emotionally charged area of family law. Most grandparents are shocked to discover they have limited legal standing regarding their g…

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Gay Men and Psychiatric Medications: Functions, Fears, and Facts 23:24

2M ago23:24

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Many gay men fear psychiatric meds. Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, explains how the right medication can restore—not change—who you are, separating facts from stigma and myths about treatment and mental health.By Ken Howard, LCSW, CST

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Call Me Mayor Mamdani 48:14

2M ago48:14

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To celebrate 140 episodes, Dai and David are releasing this week's episode a day early, so you can hear their immediate thoughts on election results from across the country from New York City to Virginia to Colorado. Join them as they put pronouns back in their email signatures, start implementing Shakira and Shania law, experience some political h…

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Here’s How to Build Collagen the Smart Way 17:30

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Send us a text Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker unpacks what collagen actually is, why production slows with age and menopause, and how to protect and build it with food and daily habits. She weighs the evidence on collagen supplements, shares safety guardrails, and lays out a practical plan for skin, joints, and bones. Dr.…

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Why Mid-Life Gay Men Still Use Hookup Apps — and What That Really Means 18:24

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Mid-life gay men still use apps like Grindr or Scruff; not just for sex, but for social connection, validation, and visibility. Gay therapist Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores desire, aging, open relationships, and how to use apps with intention instead of compulsion.By Ken Howard, LCSW, CST

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Call Me A Surveillance Villain Origin Story 42:17

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This week, Dai and David really honor God on Sundays by letting you fast, download raunchy bootleg songs on dial up internet, learn how to drive a stick shift, tell David's surveillance villain origin story, share therapy epiphanies and feelings, recap last week's Denver community town hall event about Flock Surveillance Technologies, propose chart…

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Navigating Menopause and Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer with Dr. Corinne Menn 37:29

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Send us a text Breast cancer survivors are sometimes told to endure the fallout of estrogen deprivation. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host sits down with Dr. Corinne Menn, a long‑term breast cancer survivor, to unpack what real, evidence‑based menopause care looks like for breast cancer survivors, high‑risk women, and BRCA previvors—without f…

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Call Me Sweet & Sour About It 49:53

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This week, Dai and David hoot and holler at an eight year old's soccer game, chomp and faunch at the bit, become members of group seven, communicate using secret hand signals and Pig Latin, beg Wendy's to bring back sweet and sour sauce, manipulate the economy and gas prices, break plastic crowns in half, allegedly steal scaffolding in downtown Den…

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Boosting Bone Health 1:06:03

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Send us a text Your bones are silently changing beneath the surface, and for women entering menopause, that change accelerates at an alarming rate. Did you know you could lose up to 30% of your bone mass in the first 5-7 years after menopause? This silent thief works without symptoms until a fracture occurs, often when it's too late for prevention.…

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World Menopause Day: Understanding the Complete Menopause Journey 42:05

3M ago42:05

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Send us a text Every October 18th marks World Menopause Day, highlighting a transition affecting over a billion women worldwide who spend at least a third to half of their lives in this phase. Despite its universal nature, menopause remains poorly understood and inadequately addressed in many healthcare settings. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast …

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Call Me A Ceasefire? 1:00:12

3M ago1:00:12

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This week, Dai and David celebrate grey sweatpants season, start the war on Christmas, pick out their Halloween costumes, figure out the difference between condemn and condone, see glimmers and flickering porch lights, unpack the nonexistent ceasefire between Israel and Palestine, highlight the inflatable resistance in Portland and the Chicago ICE …

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The Risks and Benefits of Hormone Therapy 1:00:19

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Send us a text Hormone therapy remains the gold standard for treating menopausal symptoms—hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and vaginal dryness. When started within 10 years of menopause onset, it offers a remarkable 30% reduction in all-cause mortality. Yet this fact rarely makes headlines. Join Speaking of Women's Healt…

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Are All Marines Gay Bottoms? Military Myths in Gay Culture 11:09

3M ago11:09

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Why do gay men joke that "the Navy's the gayest branch" or "all Marines are bottoms"? In this episode, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, explores how these myths reflect cultural anxieties about masculinity, sexuality, and belonging. Through the Six Principles of Sexual Health and 30+ years of clinical experience, Ken examines how humor, fantasy, and identity…

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Gay Men and Post-Nut Clarity: What It Really Means 16:47

3M ago16:47

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"Post-nut clarity" isn't just a meme — it reflects real neurobiological and psychological shifts that affect how gay men experience sex, emotion, and judgment. Gay men's specialist psychotherapist Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores this normal post-orgasmic process through the lens of CBT, psychodynamic theory, and the Six Principles of Sexual Health, …

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Call Me Second In Command 47:37

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This week, Dai and David exchange pleasantries, enter their truth telling era, recap a trip to Iowa, get civically engaged, attempt to demonstrate accountability, work through people pleasing tendencies, create art, celebrate National Coming Out Day, become a martyr, discuss running for office, figs, billionaires, City of Denver budget woes, furthe…

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Choosing and Seeing a Doctor at Midlife 57:23

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Send us a text Are you tired of feeling like you're navigating menopause or perimenopause alone, armed only with contradictory advice and sensationalized headlines? Dr. Holly Thacker, Director of the Center for Specialized Women's Health at Cleveland Clinic, is here to change that. In honor of October being World Menopause Month, we are replaying t…

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Call Me Gay & Tired 45:23

3M ago45:23

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This week, Dai and David buy a VCR to record Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, cheer on the new Mr. International, share a communal experience, center themselves, promote Santa being a socialist, settle the online feud between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, promote Doja Cat and Mariah Carey's new music, preview Taylor Swift's new album, and much much…

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Your Body on Alcohol: What Everyone Needs to Know 41:36

3M ago41:36

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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Holly Thacker tackles the complex relationship between alcohol and health, particularly for women. Drawing from both scientific evidence and personal stories, she explains why women experience more severe effects from alcohol than men—even when drinking the same amount. The conversation goes beyond ba…

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Yom Kippur and Gay Men: Finding Meaning in Reflection, Atonement, and Renewal 11:35

3M ago11:35

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Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, explores how Yom Kippur's themes of reflection, apology, forgiveness, and renewal resonate for gay men. A secular take on the Jewish Day of Atonement, this episode invites you to let go of shame, repair relationships, and embrace bold renewal.By Ken Howard, LCSW, CST

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Call Me An Undercover Republican 59:01

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This week, Dai and David survive the rapture, go undercover as a Republican at a Republican Party fundraising dinner, geolocate in Phoenix, pop a Tylenol, call the radio station with incorrect song requests, dream of abolishing the HOA, eat dry pork chops, give a standing ovation, recite Mariah Carey's music catalog, prepare for the Super Bowl, and…

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The Burning Truth: Understanding Acid Reflux and GERD 36:24

3M ago36:24

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Send us a text That burning sensation creeping up your chest after a delicious meal isn't just uncomfortable—it's your body sending you an important message. Dr. Holly Thacker breaks down the crucial differences between occasional acid reflux and chronic GERD, a condition affecting one in three adults that shouldn't be ignored. Drawing from decades…

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Call Me Speaking Freely 49:57

4M ago49:57

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This week, Dai and David discuss pumpkin spice, raisin bran, free speech, political violence, free will, Log Cabin Republicans, the first amendment, media control, Jimmy Kimmel, Ronald Reagan, hate speech, the power of words, propaganda, vaccines, debating, trillions of souls, beehive monarchies, unaffiliated voters, mortality, empathy, pattern rec…