Gay men are often told sex and spirit live in separate zip codes. In this crossover episode, Darren brings together two powerhouse guides -- Kaelan Strouse (spiritual coach/author) and Andreas Anthony (tantra + psychic work) -- to unpack how to heal the split between **sexuality and spirituality**. We talk shame, heart-centered pleasure, practical practices (yes, including solo ones), and how to cultivate intimacy that actually nourishes.

RESOURCES

Kaelan Strouse: https://ecstaticself.com/

Andreas Anthony: https://www.andreasembodiment.com/

Darren Main https://darrenmain.net/follow

Q-MindBody Resources & Community

https://darrenmain.net/qmb-connect

The Gay Men’s Sangha https://www.darrenmain.com/gay-mens-yoga-sangha

Q-MindBody on Gay Wellness https://gaywellness.com/qmindbody-podcast

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Why do so many gay men feel blocked creatively—and how do we unleash that spark? Darren Main sits down with teacher and writer David Montecalvo to explore the surprising link between sexuality, authenticity, and creativity.

Discover how coming out can unlock hidden inspiration, why reclaiming your inner child matters, and simple tools that free your creative voice. Plus, David shares his work with gay men’s spirituality and how living authentically fuels both art and healing.

👉 Don’t just be out—be creative, bold, and unapologetically you.

Resources & Links:

David’s Website: https://www.davidmonticalvo.com/

Q-MindBody Resources & Community https://darrenmain.net/qmb-connect

Connect with Darren Main https://darrenmain.net/follow

The Gay Men’s Sangha https://www.darrenmain.com/gay-mens-yoga-sangha

Q-MindBody on Gay Wellness https://gaywellness.com/qmindbody-podcast

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Sex counselor **Finn Deerhart** joins Darren to unpack what it _really_ means to "get to naked." From hookup culture and body shame to emotional intimacy and erotic authenticity, this conversation goes deep. Finn also shares about his upcoming memoir and the journey from closeted minister to sex-positive guide.

Resources & Links:

Finn's Website: https://www.finndeerhart.com/

Finn's Substack: https://finndeerhart.substack.com/

Q-MindBody Resources & Community https://darrenmain.net/qmb-connect

Connect with Darren Main https://darrenmain.net/follow

The Gay Men’s Sangha https://www.darrenmain.com/gay-mens-yoga-sangha

Q-MindBody on Gay Wellness https://gaywellness.com/qmindbody-podcast

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