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Mindfully Gay PodcastWhat Is A Good Gay? (Epi 37)Send us a text🎙️ Mindfully Gay Podcast -- Episode Title: "What Is A Good Gay?"Air Date: Friday, June 20, 2025What does it really mean to be a "good gay"?In this powerful new episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry wrestle with this loaded question--one that emerged during a retreat Jerry hosted with queer men from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and generations. Inspired by their honest, soul-searching conversations, the hosts bring this provocative topic to the table.Together, they explore how the idea of a "good...2025-06-201h 05Mindfully Gay PodcastMindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #37 Teaser: “What Is A Good Gay?”)Send us a textWhat does it really mean to be a "good gay"?In this powerful new episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry wrestle with this loaded question--one that emerged during a retreat Jerry hosted with queer men from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and generations. Inspired by their honest, soul-searching conversations, the hosts bring this provocative topic to the table.@mindfully_gay (Instagram)2025-06-1800 minMindfully Gay PodcastComing Out, Showing Up, and Shining Bright (Epi 36)Send us a textComing Out, Showing Up, and Shining Bright -- LIVE at Generations ConferenceAir Date: Friday, June 6, 2025We're coming to you live from the Generations Conference in Salt Lake City for a powerful reunion episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast with John, Jerry, and the long-awaited return of Nick!In front of a live audience of clinicians, therapists, and LGBTQ+ allies, our trio tackles one of the most vital questions of our time:Is coming out still necessary in today's world?This candid conversation...2025-06-061h 29Mindfully Gay PodcastMindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #36 Teaser: “Coming Out, Showing Up, and Shining Bright”)Send us a text"Coming Out, Showing Up, and Shining Bright" -- LIVE at Generations Conference on May 20, 2025In this heartfelt live recording, co-hosts John, Jerry, and Nick reunite at the Generations Conference, a gathering for professionals in health, mental health, and addiction services. Speaking to a room of clinicians and allies, they explore the evolving experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals through candid dialogue and audience engagement.@mindfully_gay (Instagram)2025-06-0400 minMindfully Gay PodcastComing Out, Rising Up (Epi 35)Send us a textComing Out, Rising Up: Uplifting Stories & Allyship in the LGBTQ+ JourneyComing out doesn't always have to be framed in pain. In this heart-centered episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, airing May 23rd, John and Jerry take a fresh perspective on the coming out experience--one that honors both the challenges and the moments of joy, affirmation, and celebration that can emerge when someone claims their truth.Sharing candid stories from their own journeys, John and Jerry reflect on the supportive voices, unexpected encouragement, and life-changing affirmation they received during...2025-05-231h 03Mindfully Gay PodcastMindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #35 Teaser: “Coming Out, Rising Up”)Send us a textComing Out, Rising Up: Uplifting Stories & Allyship in the LGBTQ+ JourneyComing out doesn't always have to be framed in pain. In this heart-centered episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, airing May 23rd, John and Jerry take a fresh perspective on the coming out experience--one that honors both the challenges and the moments of joy, affirmation, and celebration that can emerge when someone claims their truth.@mindfully_gay (Instagram)2025-05-2100 minMindfully Gay PodcastFacing Vulnerability (Epi 34)Send us a textMindfully Gay Podcast | Episode 34: "Facing Vulnerability: Fear, Shame & the Power to Overcome"Air Date: May 9, 2025In this powerful episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry unpack the layered experience of vulnerability--what it is, how it shows up in our lives, and how we can move through it with resilience and purpose.They explore the connections between vulnerability and other common emotions like fear, shame, and anxiety--emotions that often surface in experiences such as coming out or even stepping into new spaces like the gym. As...2025-05-0958 minMindfully Gay PodcastMindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #34 Teaser: “Facing Vulnerability”)Send us a textIn this powerful episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry unpack the layered experience of vulnerability--what it is, how it shows up in our lives, and how we can move through it with resilience and purpose.@mindfully_gay (Instagram)2025-05-0700 min
The Bryan Hanks ShowEpisode 1308 (Hour 2): New South Central head football coach Ryan Buie and Dr. Tammy Kelly of the BBQ Fest on the NeuseNew South Central High School head football coach Ryan Buie and the lovely and talented Dr. Tammy Kelly join us in our second hour today.
Coach Buie shares his journey to becoming the Falcons' new coach, which wound through Kinston.
Dr. Kelly, the chair of the BBQ Fest on the Neuse, gives us an extensive preview of the annual event which will take place next weekend.
Third of Never drummer Brandon Ruth joins Jon, Jonathan and Bryan to play a rousing edition of WhoSangIt, with Thursday birthday nods to Coach Joel Battle and Brent Pelletier and today's nods to local...2025-04-2559 minMindfully Gay PodcastReclaiming Pride (Epi 33)Send us a textReclaiming Pride: What Does It Really Mean Today? | Mindfully Gay PodcastAir Date: April 25thWhat does Pride really mean to you?In this reflective and heartfelt episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie revisit the powerful origins of Pride Festival celebrations -- a time when LGBTQ+ communities gathered to be seen, heard, and celebrated in all their colorful uniqueness. From first-hand memories of Pride as an act of joyful rebellion to today's heavily commercialized events, John and Jerry explore how the...2025-04-2552 minMindfully Gay PodcastMindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #33 Teaser: “Reclaiming Pride”)Send us a textReclaiming Pride: What Does It Really Mean Today? | Mindfully Gay PodcastAir Date: April 25thWhat does Pride really mean to you?In this reflective and heartfelt episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie revisit the powerful origins of Pride Festival celebrations -- a time when LGBTQ+ communities gathered to be seen, heard, and celebrated in all their colorful uniqueness. From first-hand memories of Pride as an act of joyful rebellion to today's heavily commercialized events, John and Jerry explore how the...2025-04-2300 minMindfully Gay PodcastGay Adult Friendships (Epi 32)Send us a textGay Adult Friendships: Beyond the Apps | Mindfully Gay PodcastWhy is it so hard to make and maintain meaningful friendships as gay adults? In this powerful episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie explore the unique landscape of gay adult friendship, discussing why it becomes increasingly difficult to build lasting connections as we age -- and what we can do about it.From personal stories to cultural insights, John and Jerry break down the challenges that gay and queer men face when trying to...2025-04-121h 06Mindfully Gay PodcastMindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #32 Teaser: “Gay Adult Friendships”)Send us a textGay Adult Friendships: Beyond the Apps | Mindfully Gay PodcastWhy is it so hard to make and maintain meaningful friendships as gay adults? In this powerful episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie explore the unique landscape of gay adult friendship, discussing why it becomes increasingly difficult to build lasting connections as we age -- and what we can do about it.Goes live on Friday, April 11th.@mindfully_gay (Instagram)2025-04-0900 minMindfully Gay PodcastShadow Work & the Queer Experience (Epi 31)Send us a textIn this eye-opening episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, co-hosts Jerry Buie and John Cottrell explore the complex and transformative world of Shadow Work, breaking it down in a way that's relatable, relevant, and real.What is shadow work, really? Jerry and John begin by offering a clear, analytical definition of this powerful inner process before expanding the conversation to include real-world examples that impact the LGBTQ+ community every day. Together, they examine how queer individuals can sometimes become tethered to the identity of the "wounded" or "victimized" community -- and...2025-03-281h 03Mindfully Gay PodcastMindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #31 Teaser: “Shadow Work & the Queer Experience”)Send us a textPremieres March 28, 2025 -- In this eye-opening episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, co-hosts Jerry Buie and John Cottrell explore the complex and transformative world of Shadow Work, breaking it down in a way that's relatable, relevant, and real.What is shadow work, really? Jerry and John begin by offering a clear, analytical definition of this powerful inner process before expanding the conversation to include real-world examples that impact the LGBTQ+ community every day. Together, they examine how queer individuals can sometimes become tethered to the identity of the "wounded" or "victimized"...2025-03-2600 minMindfully Gay PodcastBreaking the Cycle of Comparison (Epi 30)Send us a textWhy do we, as queer men, so often feel unqualified or unworthy in certain spaces? In this episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, airing March 14th, John and Jerry explore the patterns of self-comparison that hold us back. Whether it's age, gender, sexuality, race, or other aspects of identity, many of us create narratives that make us feel like we don't belong. But where do these false perspectives come from, and how do they shape our interactions and self-worth?Through personal stories, John and Jerry discuss the impact of these internalized...2025-03-141h 06Mindfully Gay PodcastMindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #30 Teaser: “Breaking the Cycle of Comparison”)Send us a textWhy do we, as queer men, so often feel unqualified or unworthy in certain spaces? In this episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, airing March 14th, John and Jerry explore the patterns of self-comparison that hold us back. Whether it's age, gender, sexuality, race, or other aspects of identity, many of us create narratives that make us feel like we don't belong. But where do these false perspectives come from, and how do they shape our interactions and self-worth?@mindfully_gay (Instagram)2025-03-1201 minMindfully Gay PodcastShame (Epi 29)Send us a textShame--an emotion that can feel inescapable, especially for queer men. In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry take an honest and compassionate look at the origins of shame and the lasting impact it has on our lives. Through personal stories, they reflect on how shame has shaped their experiences, the lingering "old stories" that reinforce those feelings, and the ways they've begun to shift their perspectives.Join the conversation as they explore how to recognize personal shame triggers and offer insights into transforming those "dry bones" of...2025-02-281h 01Mindfully Gay PodcastMindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #29 Teaser: “Shame”)Send us a textShame--an emotion that can feel inescapable, especially for queer men. In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry take an honest and compassionate look at the origins of shame and the lasting impact it has on our lives. Through personal stories, they reflect on how shame has shaped their experiences, the lingering "old stories" that reinforce those feelings, and the ways they've begun to shift their perspectives.@mindfully_gay (Instagram)2025-02-2600 minMindfully Gay PodcastThe Importance of Male Touch (Epi 28)Send us a textIn this special Valentine's Day episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, airing February 14th, John and Jerry welcome guest Trevor James from Los Angeles, a dedicated advocate for men's intimacy, sensuality, and sexuality. Trevor delves into the profound benefits of touch and how it plays a crucial role in fostering deeper human connections.Queer men, in particular, often crave meaningful touch, yet many find themselves caught in the two-dimensional cycle of hook-up apps, which can leave them feeling unfulfilled and disconnected. Together, John, Jerry, and Trevor explore why touch matters, how...2025-02-1451 minMindfully Gay PodcastMindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #28 Teaser: “The Importance of Male Touch”)Send us a textIn this special Valentine's Day episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, airing February 14th, John and Jerry welcome guest Trevor James from Los Angeles, a dedicated advocate for men's intimacy, sensuality, and sexuality. Trevor delves into the profound benefits of touch and how it plays a crucial role in fostering deeper human connections.@mindfully_gay (Instagram)2025-02-1200 min
Rebel Clinicians PodcastEpi 11: “Shamanic Practices & Western Medicine”Epi 11: “Shamanic Practices & Western Medicine”Guest: Jerry BuieJoin Alex and John for an enlightening conversation with special guest Jerry Buie, MSW, as they explore the intersection of shamanic practices and Western medicine. Jerry, a seasoned practitioner of indigenous and shamanic traditions, challenges us to examine how Western medicine often leans toward an ego-centric and knowledge-driven framework that distances us from our natural connection to the land and each other.This episode invites listeners to reflect on how societal norms and...2025-02-101h 03Mindfully Gay PodcastOvercoming Fear & Empowering Community (Epi 27)Send us a textIn the next episode of Mindfully Gay Podcast, airing January 31st, your hosts Jerry and John tackle a topic that resonates deeply in today’s world: fear. With the current state of global and local events, particularly in the aftermath of the recent election, this conversation explores how fear impacts individuals and communities, especially within the gay and queer community.Jerry and John discuss how fear can become a habitual and even addictive response, keeping people stuck in a cycle of “victim mode.” They share personal experiences of navigating the “fear narrativ...2025-01-291h 04Mindfully Gay PodcastMindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #27 Teaser: “Overcoming Fear & Empowering Community”)Send us a textIn the next episode of Mindfully Gay Podcast, airing January 31st, your hosts Jerry and John tackle a topic that resonates deeply in today’s world: fear. With the current state of global and local events, particularly in the aftermath of the recent election, this conversation explores how fear impacts individuals and communities, especially within the gay and queer community.@mindfully_gay (Instagram)2025-01-2900 min