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A Jaded Gay143. Heal from Religious Trauma (with Ann Russo)For gay men raised in religious environments, they often internalize harmful messages that condemn their sexual orientation, fostering a deep sense of unworthiness or fear. This religious trauma can manifest in lasting struggles with shame and self-acceptance, but through self-compassion, supportive communities, and healing practices, they can reclaim their sense of authenticity and pride in their identity.In this episode, Ann Russo, a religious trauma and queer empowerment specialist and founder of AMR Therapy, joins us to discuss how religious trauma impacts LGBTQ+ individuals and share strategies for reclaiming their sexuality and improving their mental health.2025-03-2537 min
The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine AddictionEP 1:47: Healing Religious Shame After Meth with EricSend us a textSupplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/religioustrauma In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg welcomes life coach Eric Feltes for an intimate conversation about the impact of religious trauma on addiction. From growing up in strict religious environments to finding authentic self-acceptance, they explore how church shame drives many in the LGBTQ+ community toward crystal meth use. Feltes shares insights on moving beyond religious trauma, building genuine connections, and finding spirituality on your own terms. This episode offers hope and practical guidance for those struggling with shame, a...2025-01-161h 00
Queer Consciousness: LGBTQ+ Mindset Empowerment PodcastCompassionate Curiosity: Eric FeltesAKA: Didly D!ck with Eric Feltes. You'll have to listen to the whole episode to understand. Eric Feltes is a life coach for gay men who have been hurt by the church. He's also a friend. I wanted to bring him on to hear his lived experiences, especially as a gay man who works with gay men. We talked about so much that it'd be impossible to list all of the topics here. We tangented from topic to topic and made some really great points along the way. So give it a listen and...2024-08-151h 09
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment[German] - Geschichten aus den 70ern - Mein Lieblingssong, Band 1 (ungekürzt) by Stephan Falk, Andreas RyllPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734126 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Geschichten aus den 70ern - Mein Lieblingssong, Band 1 (ungekürzt) Author: Stephan Falk, Andreas Ryll Narrator: Andreas Ryll, Stephan Falk Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 32 minutes Release date: December 22, 2023 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Wie eng Emotionen mit Musik verbunden sind, das erleben die Moderatoren Falk und Ryll regelmäßig in ihrem beliebten Podcast 'Mein Lieblingssong'. Im vorliegenden Album haben die beiden zwölf Geschichten an die 70er Jahre sorgfältig zusammengestellt. Im ersten Interview erzählt Andreas Bruhn, früheres Mitglied der Band 'Sisters of Mercy...2023-12-2203 minA Jaded Gay84. Best of Guests (So Far): Part 2Happy Holidays, my LGBTQuties! As the end of the year approaches, it’s important to take a retrospective look to appreciate the challenges overcome, goals achieved, and lessons learned. In doing so, we can use the knowledge gained to build a stronger foundation for the year ahead.In this episode, we're revisiting some of our featured guest episodes, exploring topics such as sobriety, conversion therapy, media representation, and more!Additional Resources:59. Say Bye Bye Bye to Bi Erasure (with Sam McClain)62. Let Go of Your Religious Trauma (with Eric Feltes)64. 40 Single Gay (wi...2023-12-1935 min
The Great UnbecomingMatthias-n-Eric: Holy RunawaysMatthias Roberts (he/him) is a psychotherapist specializing in religious and spiritual trauma and the author of Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms. He hosts Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being and holds two master's degrees from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, one in theology and culture, and one in counseling psychology. His work has been featured by O: The Oprah Magazine, Bustle, Woman's Day, Sojourners, The Seattle Times, and many others. He lives in Seattle.
Where can you find Matthias?
www.matthiasroberts.com2023-11-3049 minThe Great UnbecomingEric-n-Kevin: Your Divine PurposeKevin Lee, is known as a Purpose Coach, Spiritual Intuitive - a #1 International Bestselling 2x Author, a Motivational Impact Speaker, and was Certified as a Transformational Trainer by Lisa Nichols.
His keynotes and workshops include Discovering Your Divine Purpose, Purpose-Driven Leadership, Spiritual Business Development, Gratitude, and Self-Love. His Mind-Body-Spirit teachings include Consciousness, the Soul Self, Death and Dying, and the Afterlife.
As featured on NBC, CBS, FOX & Chicago News, this 2x spiritual author's latest book “Your Divine Purpose – A Journey to Fulfillment and Legacy” has earned high praise from readers. Kevin has been trained extensively and be...2023-11-2344 minThe Great UnbecomingChris-n-Eric: Anxious Attachment!Chris Rackliffe is a personal development writer and anxious attachment style coach, whose ability to paint with words has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. Rackliffe shares stories that cut straight to the heart, detailing his own heartfelt and harrowing experiences to help others lead happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives. In his books and blogs, keynotes and coaching sessions, Rackliffe blends principles of psychology, philosophy, physics, and spirituality with his signature storytelling aimed to make you feel and heal. His new book, "It's Good to See Me Again: How to Find Your Way When You...2023-11-1645 minThe Great UnbecomingChristian-n-Eric: People Who've Influenced My Life, Part 2Christian Coon is a co-founder of Urban Village Church, a multi-site United Methodist Church in Chicago. He has written or contributed to several books, including "Failing Boldly."Christian is a native Iowan, but has lived in the Chicago area for more than 30 years.
He and his wife, two children, and dog live in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago. You can usually find him out for a run, listening to a baseball game, doing a crossword puzzle, eating ice cream, or spending time with his family.He has a BA from Simpson College, an MSJ from the...2023-11-0936 minThe Great UnbecomingMrs. Williams-n-Eric: People Who've Influenced My Life, Part 1Welcome to Part 1 of a mini 2 Part Series on the people who have most impacted my life! I do hope to interview more people for this series in Season 2, so stay tuned for that!
Mrs. Williams was my 7th and 8th Grade teacher at Holy Angels Catholic School, in Aurora, IL , and she undoubtedly helped to shape the man I am today, in those turbulent years of middle school, puberty, and Catholic guilt.
One reason Mrs. Williams has impacted my life so positively is because deep down, I alway knew she loved me, even before...2023-11-0250 minThe Great UnbecomingKate-n-Eric: Faith Does Not Erase GriefKate J. Meyer is an ordained minister, licensed professional counselor, and author of both fiction and nonfiction. When she isn't working her full-time job in hospice, you can find Kate reading, writing the next project, playing, or just trying to find some sleep. She lives with her husband, and chocolate lab Duke, in West Michigan.
Go out and buy her book, Faith Doesn't Erase Grief, today!
Where can you find Kate?
Instagram: kate.j.meyer.author
Facebook: KateJMeyer1
TikTok: KateJMeyerAuthor
And Eric?
Instagram: ericfeltes
Tiktok: eric.feltes
Web: www.lifecoachingbyfeltes.com
Email: eric@lifecoachingbyfeltes.com
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Support this...2023-10-2647 minThe Great UnbecomingAnthony-n-Eric: Grief Through ArtAnthony is a multidisciplinary artist residing in Albuquerque New Mexico. They spent 20 years in advertising, doing illustration and concept designs, was a partner in two design firms and worked with most every major brand out there. For the last ten years of that stretched they started painting again and participating in shows across the world. They’re style and themes have changed dramatically within that time frame and out. Now being a full time artist for the last 8 years, anthony continues to explore queer themes. Originally their work started as internal explorations, landscapes that betrayed the emotional stages of th...2023-10-1954 minThe Great UnbecomingMeghan-n-Eric: Suicide & Grief, Part 2This is Part 2 of a very special and personal episode for me. Not only is Meghan Reardon one of my dearest and closets friends, but this topic of grief and suicide has hit us lately on a very deep level.
Another one of Meghan's closest friends was Lindsey, a well-known and liked actor in Los Angeles, who died by suicide on February 18, 2022.
If you haven't checked out Part 1, go ahead and do that now. But in this episode, Meghan starts by telling us about the first time she set...2023-10-121h 01The Great UnbecomingMeghan-n-Eric: Suicide & Grief, Part 1This is Part 1 of a very special and personal episode for me. Not only is Meghan Reardon one of my dearest and closets friends, but this topic of grief and suicide has hit us lately on a very deep level.
Another one of Meghan's closest friends was Lindsey, a well-known and liked actor in Los Angeles, who died by suicide on February 18, 2022.
In this episode, Meghan walks us through her journey from meeting Lindsey, falling in platonic love with her, and up until the moment where she first set...2023-10-051h 00The Great UnbecomingJohn-n-Eric: The Newness of GriefJohn Marshall Jr. is an actor/director/choreographer and Barber in Chicago, IL. He has worked in Chicago theaters like Drury Lane Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Theatre at the Centre and Porchlight Music Theatre - among many others. This past year he has been behind the table more, directing and choreographing, while continuing to cut hair. John is thrilled to be back in conversation with Eric Feltes to flesh out some of the reasons why 2023 has been such a dense year!
Where can you find John?
Insta: @john_marshall_jr & @the_barber_bar
How about...2023-09-281h 03The Great UnbecomingCami-n-Eric: Grief CoachCami Thelander is a Grief Coach and Craniosacral Therapist who offers a mindful, body-oriented approach to healing from loss. After watching her dad die at the age of 11, Cami spent a decade struggling with complicated grief until she discovered that her body held the solutions to her recovery. Now, Cami empowers her clients to move through their grief by offering an Embodied Grief Support program that taps into the innate healing wisdom of the body.
Where can you find her?
IG: @bear.foot.yogi
FB Group: (called Embodied Grief Support...2023-09-2139 minThe Great UnbecomingCarrie-n-Eric: Grief and What We GainCarrie is an interdisciplinary artist, healer, and co-founder of Comfy Fitness - a virtual fitness studio offering movement as self-care for ALL bodies. With training in Somatic Movement, SourcePoint Therapy and TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises), the vision of her work is healing the Great Separation between self and all we consider "not-self". Carrie's layered approach guides people on a journey of deconstructing their outer conditioning so they may find more authentic inner relating to themselves. She's inspired and honored to see her clients, through their search for healing and wholeness, find magic in the interdependence of all elements of s...2023-09-1448 minThe Great UnbecomingSolo Episode: Intro to GriefOftentimes the transition from summer to fall in the northern hemisphere reminds us of grief, and it makes sense! We are letting go of that which no longer serves us, and we get ready to make space for something new. But grief doesn't just occur in the fall. Grief occurs in all of us on a daily basis. This month, and a bit into October, we will be looking at grief through different lenses and aiming to demistify the grieving process.
Where can you find me?
eric@lifecoachingbyfeltes.com
IG: ericfeltes
Web: www.lifecoachingbyfeltes.com
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Support this...2023-09-0734 minThe Great UnbecomingRev.Dr.Jonathan-n-Eric: Camino de SantiagoRev. Dr. Jonathan holds two ordinations with the two primary denominations under the New Thought umbrella and a Doctorate in Consciousness Studies from Emerson Theological Institute. He is a native of Tucson, Arizona where he was born, raised, and where he attended the University of Arizona receiving a degree in theatre production. He spent much his adult professional life as a successful theatre actor and singer in Los Angeles, California. He also had success as an Emmy Award nominated television producer in New York City. Dr. Jonathan was called to ministry in 2005. Upon completion of his studies in 2011 he...2023-08-311h 03
Confessions of A ReformerSex After Church: Eric FeltesSeason 3: Episode 26
What does sex look like as we step outside of purity culture in the evangelical system? In this episode, Life Coach, Speaker and Self Love Advocate, Eric Feltes returns to explore this topic with Mike, pushing him to uncomfortable places.
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2023-08-2850 minThe Great UnbecomingMichael-n-Eric: Nam-Myoho-Renge-KyoMichael Sasaki is a Japanese-American Queer Artist striving to tell stories of the voiceless in the filmmaking industry in LA. A former national competitive figure skater, Michael now splits his time coaching young skaters and acting for tv/film. You might have caught him on shows such as Cobra Kai or Shameless and soon he’ll be making an appearance on CSI Vegas and Grey’s Anatomy. During the pandemic, Michael wrote, produced, and acted in a short film about owning one’s own identity regardless of its consequences. This film has been selected at over 20 film festivals throughout the wo...2023-08-2442 minThe Great UnbecomingJace-n-Eric: TRANSformed to LOVEJace Farber, who uses he/they pronouns, is an advertising professional, parent, and Price-Is-Right fanatic living in the heart of New York City. A queer trans man, Jace has been deconstruction his conservative religious upbringing for nearly a decade, and has a passion for sharing his learnings with those around him. As a volunteer, he is the global co-lead of Publicis Groupe’s employee resource group for LGBTQ+ employees and their allies, Égalité (pronounced eh-gah-lee-tay). Jace has facilitated, led, and participated in speaker panels including prominent advocates in the queer community today. Check out his Instagram at @Jace-Bi-Far to foll...2023-08-1753 minThe Great UnbecomingJohn-n-Eric: From Closet, to Conversion, to GAY!John Evans first signed up for my email list, but when I got on the phone to make sure he got his first email, I was blown away by his story. Join us as we unpack John's story from living in the closet, to suffering as a victim of conversion therapy, to leading a small group through Exodus International, all the way to living an out and proud gay life. You can reach John at johnldevans@yahoo.com
As for me? You can reach me at. . .
www.lifecoachingbyfeltes.com
Book a FREE Discovery Call today!
ht...2023-08-1055 minThe Great UnbecomingCourtney-n-Eric: We're on STRIKE!Courtney Rioux is an actor, coach, and podcast host living in Chicago. And now she's the mother of a 15-month-old!
As an actor, you may have seen her most recently as Paramedic Courtney on eight seasons of REDACTED UNTIL THE STRIKE IS OVER, heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial, or seen her as the Spokesperson for Hot Shot. Courtney can also be seen in Marlyne Barrett's film, Haimerican. (HI-merican)
Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She hosts the podcast The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux. She coaches actors who feel stuck in their...2023-08-0345 minConfessions of A ReformerQueer People in the Church: Eric FeltesSeason 3: Episode 22
There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series, Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. In this episode, Eric Feltes, Life Coach, Speaker and Self Love Advocate joins Mike to share his story as a gay man in the Church.
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2023-07-3145 minThe Great UnbecomingAriel-n-Eric: Hating your body is an honest place to startAriel Lauryn is a theatre maker, teacher, and writer based out of NYC. She has performed Off Broadway, on camera, nationally and internationally, with and without puppets. Currently she is working on a series of essays inspired by what she has wanted to share with students in her time as a college professor, lessons that were above and beyond the daily curriculum--lessons that, frankly, are inappropriate for a teacher to say in class.
Where to find us:
Ariel: www.ariellauryn.com
Eric:
Instagram: ericfeltes
TikTok: eric.feltes2023-07-2744 minThe Great UnbecomingJulie-N-Eric: Microdosing!Julie is a former lawyer who unlocked her fullest potential through the power of micro-dosing. With a background in science, she began researching micro-dosing and how it could be used to breakthrough glass ceilings. Julie took herself through 30 days of intentional, guided micro-dosing using the best of her spirituality & personal development toolbox and turned it into her signature offer. She is also a breathwork facilitator and holds quarterly, macro-dosing retreats.
What are you find Julie?
Insta: @juliecyvonne
Juliecyvonne.com/uym
Where can you find Eric?
Insta: @ericfeltes2023-07-2032 minThe Great UnbecomingRena-N-Eric: Monogam(ish)Rena Martine was a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney for 14 years, where she specialized in sex crimes, child abuse and domestic violence cases. She continues to serve women today as an intimacy coach, educator, TEDx speaker and author, with a mission to help women love their bodies, experience deep intimacy and have great sex, shame-free.
Where can you reach Rena?
IG: @_rena.martine_
Tiktok: @renamartine
Where can your each Eric?
IG: @ericfeltes
TikTok: @eric.feltes
Web: www.lifecoachingbyfeltes.com
...2023-07-1349 minThe Great UnbecomingTim-n-Brandon-n-Eric: Our Shame-Free Journeys, Part 2Join us on this 2-part episode where I interview two of my clients and explore their journey, from where they were as closeted young boys in the church, through my 10-week Shame-Free program, and to what they are doing today.
About Tim Lenko:
Tim Lenko is a writer and performer based in Saskatchewan Canada. He’s written and directed nearly a dozen plays, recently premiered his first indie short film, “Fear & Trembling” directed by Jeremy Ratzlaff, and is also the host of his own podcast, “Putting the Squid to Bed” a show about crea...2023-07-0643 minThe Great UnbecomingTim-n-Brandon-n-Eric: Our Shame-Free Journeys, Part 1Join us on this 2-part episode where I interview two of my clients and explore their journey, from where they were as closeted young boys in the church, through my 10-week Shame-Free program, and to what they are doing today.
About Tim Lenko:
Tim Lenko is a writer and performer based in Saskatchewan Canada. He’s written and directed nearly a dozen plays, recently premiered his first indie short film, “Fear & Trembling” directed by Jeremy Ratzlaff, and is also the host of his own podcast, “Putting the Squid to Bed” a show about crea...2023-06-2948 minThe Great UnbecomingBrandan-n-Eric: Christian AgnosticismRev. Brandan Robertson is a noted author, activist, and public theologian working at the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and social renewal. Robertson is most known for his work as the “TikTok Pastor”, creating thousands of TikTok videos on inclusive theology which have garnered over 215k followers and 5 million views.
A prolific writer, he is the author of nine books on spirituality, justice, and theology, including the INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist True Inclusion: Creating Communities of Radical Embrace. Robertson has bylines in publications such as TIME Magazine, San Diego Union Tribune, The Huffington Post, NBC, and The Wash...2023-06-2248 minA Jaded Gay62. Let Go of Your Religious Trauma (with Eric Feltes)Many gay men were taught that religion and sexuality are at odds with one another; either you're too gay to be religious, or you're too religious to be gay. As a result, we may have experienced religious trauma, leaving us feeling alone within our faith and the LGBGTQ+ community.In this episode, Eric Feltes, actor, writer, and life coach, joins us to discuss his spiritual journey, balancing sexuality and faith, and how gay men can overcome their religious trauma to live their authentic lives.Additional Resources:Eric Feltes - Life CoachingSend Eric...2023-06-2040 min
Connection over Coffee with The Loneliness GuyEp. 62 - Healing church shame - a coffee with Eric FeltesIt’s very common for gay men to carry around shame for being gay. This internalised homophobia can come from many sources, but a common source is the beliefs installed from religious dogma.
This episode of Connection over Coffee with The Loneliness Guy is for you if you’re one of those who’s carrying around shame about your sexuality from your religious beliefs or the religious beliefs held by others being put on to you.
Come and join me and Eric Feltes for a coffee and a chat about how you can begin healing that shame.
About Eric:
Eric is a L...2023-06-161h 07The Great UnbecomingLarry-n-Eric: Sacred RhetoricRev. Larry J. Morris III (he/they) is an apostle, digital marketer, scholar, and spiritual director based in Chicago, IL. He’s the founder of Larry J. Morris III, LLC which helps individuals and organizations realize their extraordinary purpose. Larry is the Executive Director of the Inclusive Collective, a campus ministry in the Chicagoland area and the Communities Coordinator at Spiritual Director’s International. Larry is a Ph.D. student in the African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric program at Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis, IN) focusing on the intersections of Blackness, Queerness, and Sacred Rhetoric. Larry is a 2021 graduate of t...2023-06-1532 minThe Great UnbecomingYeamah-n-Eric: Fear Vs. LoveCoach Yeamah is the founder of Confidently Queer coaching program, an author, coach, and international speaker devoted to empowering LGBTQ+ people to live fully authentic lives while deepening their spiritual connection with God. With over 10 years of experience, Yeamah is a trusted resource for those seeking guidance and support on their journey.
You can find Coach Yeamah on all socials at @coachyeamah
Website: https://www.yeamah.com/groupcoaching
As for me . . .
IG: @ericfeltes
TikTok: @eric.feltes
Email: eric@lifecoachingbyfeltes.com
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Support this podc...2023-06-0839 minThe Great UnbecomingSolo Episode: Transformational LoveWelcome to another solo episode, where we take a look at a sermon I gave at the pulpit of Hollywood United Methodist Church on June 26, 2022, entitled "Transformational Love," where I explain how my queerness is next to godliness.
Care to learn more about our 10-week program designed to help gay, bi, and trans men free themselves from Church-shame? Check us out at www.lifecoachingbyfeltes.com
Ready for your FREE Discovery Call? Email me for an application at eric@lifecoachingbyfeltes.com!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ericfeltes/support2023-06-0128 minThe Great UnbecomingDanny-n-Eric: I have a stalker! Part 2Danny currently serves as an Organizational Psychology Consultant. Danny first began their career leveraging storytelling, speaking about their personal experience with Sexual Orientation Change Efforts, of which Danny experienced as a youth in Washington State. Danny's work explores the concept of embracing resilience over reaction, which they used to help ban state-sanctioned sexual orientation efforts for minors in Washington State.
Danny's story has been featured in various media outlets, including USA Today, Huffington Post, KNKX, The Seattle Times, and the 2020 Cannes' Jury Award Winning Film "Unconverting."
Danny now holds a Masters of Education in both Or...2023-05-2545 min
The Great UnbecomingDanny-n-Eric: I have a stalker! Part 1Danny currently serves as an Organizational Psychology Consultant. Danny first began their career leveraging storytelling, speaking about their personal experience with Sexual Orientation Change Efforts, of which Danny experienced as a youth in Washington State. Danny's work explores the concept of embracing resilience over reaction, which they used to help ban state-sanctioned sexual orientation efforts for minors in Washington State.
Danny's story has been featured in various media outlets, including USA Today, Huffington Post, KNKX, The Seattle Times, and the 2020 Cannes' Jury Award Winning Film "Unconverting."
Danny now holds a Masters of Education in both Or...2023-05-1850 min
The Great UnbecomingMike-n-Eric: Deconstruction!Mike Maeshiro is a gay consultant/coach, author and founder of Numa, a spiritual intelligence organization equipping people in affirming the queer community, deconstructing harmful ideology and honing spiritual discernment.
My guest . . .
IG, TikTok, Twitter: @mikemaeshiro
Youtube, Facebook: Mike Maeshiro
www.mikemaeshiro.com
And me . . .
IG: @ericfeltes
TikTok: @eric.feltes
Youtube: @lifecoachingbyfeltes.com
www.lifecoachingbyfeltes.com
eric@lifecoachingbyfeltes.com
Are you a gay or bi man looking to free yourself from shame and live you...2023-05-1153 min
The Great UnbecomingMy Story of UnbecomingHey friends! For my first episode, I wanted to showcase my own story of unbecoming. I grew up Catholic and Evangelical, and I really hated being gay. It took me a long time to go from hating myself, to tolerating my queerness, to loving and celebrating all of me. Today's episode shines a little light on how I got to where I am today.
Care to learn more about me and what we do at Life Coaching by Feltes? Check out the links below!
www.lifecoachingbyfeltes.com
Instagram: @ericfeltes
TikTok: @eric.f...2023-05-0423 min
The Great UnbecomingWelcome to The Great Unbecoming!Episode 1 drops May 4, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!
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Gay Guru LIVEGay Guru® Live - Healing Religious Wounds with Eric FeltesOn Today's show Brian and Eric Feltes will be exploring ways that queer people can move beyond their religious wounding to embrace themselves as spiritual beings again.2023-03-1559 min
Get Your Sexy BackWhich Closet Are You In? (Coming Out is a Universal Experience) with Eric FeltesWhat an EPISODE! Eric and Kim discuss the pain that shows up from not being our true authentic selves, and the power that you reclaim by releasing shame, conditioning, and toxic messaging that we’ve been fed.Eric’s story is powerful, don’t miss this episode.Plus…Understanding shame, vulnerability & intimacyCreating a sex positive cultureBreaking free from Church-shameHow to eradicate shame and perfectionismChasing Orgasm and how it “should” lookPurity culture and the pain and disconnect it causesHow to reclaim your true authentic self and get out of whatever closet you are inEric Feltes...2023-03-1545 min
Connection over Coffee with The Loneliness GuyEp. 54 - Being Christian and gay - a coffee with Craig Watson and Eric FeltesI really struggle to think of a bigger source of loneliness-inducing trauma in our community than religious trauma.
Spend some time now and join Craig Watson, Eric Feltes and me in this inspiring and beautiful episode of Connection over Coffee with The Loneliness Guy for a chat about Craig’s experience.
Links:
Have Phil’s guidance through your loneliness: https://www.thelonelinessguy.com/myservices
Website: https://www.thelonelinessguy.com
Join the mailing list: https://www.thelonelinessguy.com/subscribe
Register for Connection Session (Sunday 26 March 2023): https://bit.ly/3SH7VlV
Read ‘Being Christian and gay – by Craig Watson: https://www.thelonelonelinessguy.com/blog...2023-03-101h 34
Sexy Biz BabeBreak Free from Church Shame🎙 Episode 136: Breaking Free from Church Shame and have better Sex
We have all been raised around judgement and shame around sexuality whether it’s from religion, society, or the media. This episode not only dives into freedom of shame but also on church shame and the shame around being different whether it’s being gay, bisexual, or just being different and not accepted.
Eric Feltes is a Life Coach who helps gay men free themselves from Church-shame, he’s coach and actor and lives in Los Angeles with his dog Cadence and his wonderful 20 house plants. He grew up catholic and didn’...2023-01-2249 min
Confessions of A ReformerEric Feltes Interview, Part 2Season 2: Episode 40
Standing up for the marginalized was the original work of Jesus and is still important and necessary. In this episode, Mike continues his interview with Eric Feltes a Gay Christian, Life Coach and speaker who helps other gay men free themselves from the church system. Together they explore the how shame, lack of community and trauma impact the marginalized in the LGBTQ community.
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TikTok: @eric.feltes www.ericfeltes.com2022-10-1749 minConfessions of A ReformerEric Feltes Interview, Part 1Season 2: Episode 39
There's nothing more powerful than a person's story. In this episode, Mike interviews Eric Feltes a Gay Christian, Life Coach and speaker who helps other gay men free themselves from the church system. Eric is an amazing story-teller that shares with authenticity and openness about who he is, the struggles he's faced and the reason he fights for the Queer Community with such passion and vigor.
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GayborhoodEric Feltes - Gay Christian CoachLife Coach & Speaker Eric Feltes joins me to discuss all things life, (gay) love, hardship, lessons, coaching, the church, shame, being seen and all the good stuff two men who've made self exploration and people-helping their professions jam about! Have a sick-fabulous time! Find Eric at www.instagram.com/ericfeltes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-10-101h 14
My Gay Church DaysSPECIAL GUEST - Eric FeltesSo often, we are taught to process information in binary thinking. This usually leaves us wondering what is the correct answer - there must be a right and wrong answer, no? For those who have experienced the traumas of religion, we find binary thinking comforting. It allows us to think of our worlds as black and white, good and evil. Unfortunately, this practice negates the complexity of life, sometimes bringing us to a choice between a rock and a hard place.
Eric defies these norms. His faith and sexuality have inspired so many, and I am so fortunate to have h...2022-03-161h 18
#WeNeedToTalkEpisode 4- Eric FeltesOn Episode 4 of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Actor and Life Coach Eric Feltes. The two chat about spiritual growth, identity discovery, and how his experience with church trauma led him to create a safe space for other Gay men to free themselves and know that God loves them for who they are. Through creativity, courage and authenticity, Eric Feltes cultivates connection and tells stories in order to inspire others to love themselves and the world around them. In his professional life, he does this through acting and Life Coaching. Through his coaching program, Eric helps other gay men free themselves f...2022-01-3132 min
Life (UN)Closeted: LGBTQ+ Coming Out Stories & Advice for living out and proud!Jesus Loves You, Yes He Does You Little LGBTQ Bundle of Joy - Eric FeltesReligious trauma. Seems to be the norm for a majority of LGBTQ people that you encoutner. “You’re damned to hell!” or “You’re a sinner!” Of course most those people hurling those words for get that they’re divorced (a sin), have committed adultery (a sin), have eaten pig (a sin), worn woven fabrics (a sin), but all of that is forgivable, but you just can’t be a man and lay with another man, or a woman and lay with another woman – well women that’s ok because men find that pleasing to their naughty little minds.
Well listen up you LGBTQ...2022-01-1949 min
40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk.Healing Religious Wounds - Eric FeltesReligious trauma. Seems to be the norm for a majority of LGBTQ people that you encoutner. "You're damned to hell!" or "You're a sinner!" Of course most those people hurling those words for get that they're divorced (a sin), have committed adultery (a sin), have eaten pig (a sin), worn woven fabrics (a sin), but all of that is forgivable, but you just can't be a man and lay with another man, or a woman and lay with another woman - well women that's ok because men find that pleasing to their naughty little minds. We listen up sinners, there's...2021-12-1748 min
The Road to Self LoveAre Your Control Issues Controlling You? with Eric FeltesOh hey there, Sweet Self Lover! This week we continue the Proud to Love Myself series by introducing my friend Eric Feltes. Eric is an actor who also has amassed over 20 thousand followers on TikTok playing such characters as Double D Chadd and Samson the Plant Daddy. Throughout this episode, you will notice that Eric tells several stories about some situations he has felt stuck in, only to realize it was his need to control the situation that was keeping him stuck. I love hearing Eric's process, and I hope that you are eq...2021-06-221h 04
Amped MediaThe Life Inspired: Questions for a CreatorArt has come a long way in the twenty- first century. With the rise of social media and digital content comes a burst of inspiration from a new group of artists - Content Creators. Acting, music, dance, design, film, modeling - creators do it all. This week, creator Eric Feltes joins Jase to discuss where he finds inspiration to create and how creators are shaping culture.2021-03-0836 min
Elected Officials of America: Underdog StoriesHighlights from Episodes 6-10: Highlights from Episodes 6-10: Anthony Delcollo, Colin Bonini, Eric Brakey, Dan Feltes, Mike RamoneListen to the best quotes and insights from Episodes 6-10. This includes Anthony Delcollo (Delaware’s youngest state senator), Colin Bonini (elected to the Delaware State Senate at age of 29 in 1994), Eric Brakey (Maine’s youngest state senator and current U.S. Senate candidate), Dan Feltes (New Hampshire’s youngest state senator), and Mike Ramone (lost 4 times before winning on the 5th attempt).2017-10-0923 min
Hello! And Good News24. They're Holding The Future In Their Hands, With Eric FeltesThis week on the podcast is actor/ writer/comedic performer Eric Feltes, and he and Hannah discuss quite a bit of good news:A pastor who found a giant, and I mean, GIANT diamond and donated it to his country instead of keeping the profit.
Spring Break is upon us and Grid Alternatives is a non profit that provides little to no-cost solar power for low income families. Over 200 college students from all over have signed up for their volunteer Spring Break program and will spend their vacation installing solar panels across California, Colorado, and Washington DC.
Political tensions have...2017-03-221h 07