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In this powerful episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry sit outdoors in the warmth of late summer to explore one of the most universal and vulnerable topics in queer life: body image, comparison, and belonging.

A lunch with Kevin and Landon, founders of Salt Lake City's social group Morning Wood, sparks a candid discussion about how community spaces can unintentionally heighten body anxiety--especially in the season of speedos, gym selfies, and constant social media comparison.

Jerry shares his transformative health journey at age 60 and the hidden shame he had to confront even while making progress. John reflects on modeling gigs, racial identity, and the pressure of standing next to "influencer bodies." Together, they reveal how cultural messages, porn, and advertising shape what is considered desirable--and how those narrow standards exclude many queer men.

But the conversation doesn't end with critique. John and Jerry introduce practical tools for radical self-acceptance: mindfulness, tantric yoga practices, self-touch, and the power of gratitude for your own body. They challenge the idea that sex and intimacy should be a "performance" and instead promote authentic subject-to-subject connection--valuing energy, soul, and presence over abs, inches, or flawless skin.

Throughout the episode, they celebrate Morning Wood's intentional representation of diverse ages and body types as a model for inclusive queer community. With honesty, humor, and hope, John and Jerry invite you to see yourself as worthy, desirable, and already whole.

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In this powerful episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry sit outdoors in the warmth of late summer to explore one of the most universal and vulnerable topics in queer life: body image, comparison, and belonging.

@mindfully_gay (Instagram)

Send us a text

What happens when a queer man reclaims his healing journey through plant medicine, energy work, and sacred intention?

In this transformative episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, Jerry Buie is joined by special guest Serjio Gutierrez, the visionary behind The Healing Lounge, to explore how queer identity, spirituality, and holistic healing intersect in powerful and personal ways.

From addiction and self-doubt to spiritual awakening and empowered purpose, Serjio shares how intentional cannabis use, Reiki, Akashic Record readings, and sacred ritual have shaped his journey. Together, Jerry and Serjio challenge the stigma around plant medicine and reframe cannabis as a spiritual tool--not just a recreational escape.

They explore:
🌱 How plant medicine like cannabis can aid in trauma healing, shadow work, and spiritual alignment
🌀 The role of queer men as energy workers, spiritual leaders, and community builders
🔮 What it means to live in balance with the divine masculine and feminine
💫 The importance of intention, ceremony, and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ healing
🧘‍♂️ How sacred tools can amplify the gifts queer men carry into the world

This is more than a story of personal transformation--it's a call for queer people to remember their sacred place in community, reclaim their inner wisdom, and engage in healing practices that honor body, mind, and spirit.

🎙️ Tune in to hear Serjio's story, learn about his holistic product lines and offerings, and discover how the queer community is leading a new wave of conscious healing.

You can find Serjio at www.TheHealingLounge.love.

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