It's the HOLIDAYS and a PANDEMIC!
GUEST: Dr. Greg Mendelson, Psychologist
MUSIC: Will Heikoop, The HoHoHos and Maya Soloveg
Christmas is an amazing time of year, but for some who don't celebrate it, don't want to celebrate it or have other things on their minds, this season sucks and Christmas really sucks. And throw a pandemic in there and there will obviously be some concerns. So what do we do about those concerns?
Guest, Dr. Greg Mendelson talks about how people, especially LGBTQ people, can find ways to navigate the holiday season. We talk about the anxiety and other heavy feelings that can come around this time of year. And we also talk about this pandemic's impact on our lives and our communities' lives.
I invited Greg on Hybla Minute because I've been thinking about this a lot lately. A friend died by suicide this fall and I heard about other gay men who did the same. It seemed like a lot. I'm concerned.
I'd be interested to know what you come away with after listening to this podcast. I'm hopeful.
Although things are pretty bad these days, the bottom line is they won't change if we don't take care of each other. I think some of "the how and why" are talked about in this podcast.
Whatever you do or don't celebrate, I'm writing this on a cold dark Solstice Night in Hybla. Here's to the coming sun and the year ahead. And all the best of the Season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and Happy Solstice.
LINKS
San Franscisco LGBTQ Centre's Guide to Surviving the Holidays
