Summary

In this conversation, Brian Banks and Dr. Paul Hardin discuss the importance of finding LGBTQ+ affirming therapists and the challenges faced by the community in seeking therapy. They also touch on the progress made in LGBTQ+ rights and the need for continued advocacy and support. Dr. Hardin shares his personal journey of coming out and the loss of his husband, highlighting the importance of living authentically and celebrating wins along the way.Keywords

LGBTQ+, therapy, affirming therapists, progress, advocacy, support, coming out, loss, living authentically

Takeaways

Finding an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist is crucial for the community's mental health and well-being.

The LGBTQ+ community has made significant progress in terms of rights and acceptance, but there is still work to be done.

Coming out is a personal journey that requires self-acceptance and the support of loved ones.

Loss and grief are experienced by the LGBTQ+ community, and it is important to honor and remember those who have been lost.

Living authentically and celebrating wins along the way is essential for personal growth and happiness.

Sound Bites

"Finding an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist is crucial"

"Progress has been made, but advocacy and support are still needed"

"Coming out is a personal journey of self-acceptance"

Robyn shares her journey of therapy and healing, which was prompted by a major life change and the surfacing of past trauma. She discusses her experience of coming out as a lesbian and how TikTok played a role in her self-discovery. Robyn also opens up about her struggles with anger, disordered eating, and control issues, which were symptoms of her PTSD. She emphasizes the importance of therapy and finding support in group therapy sessions. Robyn's story highlights the need for understanding and compassion when dealing with trauma and mental health issues. In this part of the conversation, Brian Banks discusses the importance of having a good relationship with your doctor and being able to have open conversations. He shares his experience with pharmaceuticals and how they keep him alive. Brian also talks about the role of therapy in his journey and the importance of finding a therapist that is a good match. He mentions the practice of EMDR and how it has helped him process trauma. Brian emphasizes the importance of self-love and gratitude in maintaining a positive mindset.

Keywords

therapy, healing, trauma, coming out, TikTok, anger, disordered eating, control issues, PTSD, group therapy, support, doctor-patient relationship, pharmaceuticals, therapy, EMDR, trauma, self-love, gratitude

Takeaways

Major life changes can trigger the surfacing of past trauma and the need for therapy and healing.

TikTok can play a role in self-discovery and coming to terms with one's identity.

Symptoms of PTSD can include anger, disordered eating, and control issues.

Group therapy sessions can provide valuable support and understanding.

Understanding and compassion are crucial when dealing with trauma and mental health issues. Having a good relationship with your doctor and being able to have open conversations is crucial for managing your health.

Pharmaceuticals can play a vital role in keeping individuals alive, but it is important to work with a doctor to find the right medications and dosage.

Finding a therapist that is a good match is essential for effective therapy.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be a helpful therapy technique for processing trauma.

Practicing self-love and gratitude can help maintain a positive mindset and improve overall well-being.

Sound Bites

"We're here to get raw and real and talk about our fucking feelings."

"When I changed my routine, when I changed my life so drastically, I think being rocked"

"I had had a couple of experiences with women back in my early twenties, but I cannot tell you. I just knew I liked it."

"My pharmaceuticals keep me alive."

"A lot of people don't trust their doctors."

"Finding a therapist can be tricky, especially for those in the queer community."

In this conversation, Brian and Spencer discuss Spencer's experiences growing up in a small, predominantly white town and his journey of coming out as gay. Spencer shares how he never officially came out to his girlfriend in high school, but she discovered his sexuality when she saw him at a gay bar years later. He also talks about his strained relationship with his mother, who outed him to the rest of the family. Spencer reflects on his past relationships and how they affected his emotional well-being, and he shares his journey of learning emotional control and self-acceptance. In this conversation, Brian Banks reflects on his past relationships and the impact of his upbringing on his behavior. He discusses the importance of personal space and boundaries, and how his attachment style has influenced his relationships. Spencer also talks about the process of self-discovery and healing, and the role of music in his life. He touches on the challenges of being a people pleaser and the need to prioritize self-care. The conversation concludes with a discussion about societal issues and the importance of finding a balance between staying informed and maintaining mental well-being.

Keywords: coming out, small town, gay bar, girlfriend, outing, relationships, emotional control, self-acceptance, relationships, personal space, boundaries, attachment style, self-discovery, healing, music, people pleaser, self-care, societal issues, mental well-beingTakeaways

• Growing up in a small, predominantly white town, Spencer had to navigate his sexuality and relationships in a challenging environment.
• Spencer's girlfriend in high school discovered his sexuality when she saw him at a gay bar years later, and he had never officially come out to her.
• Spencer's mother outed him to the rest of the family, which strained their relationship.
• Spencer reflects on his past relationships and how they affected his emotional well-being, and he shares his journey of learning emotional control and self-acceptance. The importance of personal space and boundaries in relationships
• The impact of attachment styles on behavior and relationships
• The process of self-discovery and healing
• The challenges of being a people pleaser and the need for self-care
• Finding a balance between staying informed and maintaining mental well-being