This week on This Ain’t Therapy, we’re diving deep into a journey that’s as emotional as it is courageous: IVF.

Our special guests — and honorary wine tasters for the night — join us to share their real, unfiltered experiences with fertility treatment: the tough moments, the unexpected challenges, the glimmers of hope, and the resilience it takes to keep going. We talk about the physical toll, the emotional rollercoaster, the strain (and strength) it can bring to relationships, and the little moments of humor (and wine) that keep you sane along the way.

Whether you’ve been through IVF yourself, know someone who has, or are simply curious about what it’s really like — this conversation will open your eyes and your heart.

Because sometimes the most powerful therapy is just talking about the stuff we’re all too scared to say out loud… preferably over a good glass of red.

Welcome to The Ultimate Ick Catalogue — where Cory & Gareth dive headfirst into the tiny, cringe-inducing behaviours that turn crushes into absolutely nots. From baby talk and bad socks to texting “k” with a full stop, nothing is safe.

We’re breaking down the icks, the walking red flags, and the moments you instantly decide: nope, never again. It’s petty, it’s brutal, it’s hilarious — and you’ll probably rethink at least three of your own habits.

Because if you’re not giving us the ick… you might just be the red flag. 🚩

In this episode, Gareth takes us on a wild ride through his early days in Melbourne—new city, new freedom, and zero idea what he was in for. From hitting the clubs to accidentally stumbling (okay, maybe not so accidentally) into the gay sauna scene, it’s a story full of benders, bold moves, and some big wake-up calls.

But this episode isn’t just juicy stories and steamy tiles—we’re also unpacking the real stuff: the risks that come with sexual exploration, the difference between HIV and AIDS, and what prevention, safety, and self-respect can actually look like in queer spaces.

It’s honest, hilarious, and heart-opening.
Because growing up gay doesn’t come with a manual—but maybe this episode helps.