You’ve heard the importance of being a “safe space” for others, particularly in the LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities. But what if you just can’t? What if listening to another person “dump” their story just feels like the last energetic straw…
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We all know how a major identity shift (like coming out at 38) can affect a person’s life. But what about the people nearest to them? Do they need support too? This episode discusses the science of “proximal others” and why the person in the shift an…
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Holidays can be rough for so many people, particularly those who have gone through a major life shift (ex. coming out, divorce, job change, birth, death of a loved one, illness, etc). Dr. Treisha and Jill share their perspectives on how we can refram…
We ALL have a story to tell. We all have life experiences that need processing through sharing and finding connection. Sometimes we silence our own stories– hiding them from being told out of fear, shame, or judgment. And sometimes others silence ou…
This is a conversation about internalized homophobia (or heterosexism). It’s the internal biases we carry that shape the way we view ourselves and others. This conversation did not go in the direction Jillian Abby and Treisha Peterson, PhD, originall…
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October is LGBTQ History Month, which leads to the most common question Jillian Abby hears, “Why is that even a thing?!” This episode is NOT a history lesson. It’s a discovery of why knowing LGBTQ+ history is an important part of growing tolerance, l…
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