Tanner Vario

Tanner Vario works in higher education, where he focuses on building meaningful connections through events and community programs. He is originally from Tooele Utah and is openly pansexual/bisexual.

In this episode, Tanner opens up about what it was like growing up non-religious in a community where almost everyone around him was. He shares how that sense of being “othered” shaped his early years and eventually pushed him toward deeper self-reflection. We talk about the importance of taking time for ourselves, prioritizing mental health, and learning who we truly are outside of other people’s expectations.

Tanner also talks about the power of critical thinking and why it’s essential to examine our personal beliefs—where they come from and whether they align with the kind of person we want to become. He shares his experience coming out, his perspective on LGBTQ rights, and how staying openminded can change the way we see each other. And of course, he leaves us with one of his favorite Dr. Seuss quotes: “Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”

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