In this episode, I sit down with actor, musician, and writer Nico Tortorella to talk about everything from why this is the most nervous I’ve ever been for an interview; to how he discovered songwriting during his wife’s pregnancy. We discuss my journey with Nico’s work and why his book, “Space Between: Explorations of Love, Sex, and Fluidity” deeply moved me, how challenging it was for him to write the book, and how his views on gender have expanded since having a child. He shares how he was raised regarding queerness, how his and his wife’s monogamy has organically taken shape since having their child, and what it was like having a profound home birth experience. He also talks about his views on approaching gender conversations in households, his ten-year sobriety from alcohol, on allowing ourselves and others permission to change our minds, and much more. Key Takeaway / Points:My journey with Nico’s work and why this is the most nervous I’ve ever been for an interview (On where Nico was in life when he wrote “Space Between: Explorations of Love, Sex, and Fluidity” and how challenging it was to write itHow Nico’s views on gender have expanded since having a child and going through a pregnancy journey with his wifeHow he has reconnected with his masculinity since becoming a fatherOn approaching gender conversations in households and with our childrenHow Nico was raised regarding queerness, gender, and sexualityOn Nico and Betheny’s current monogamy and how that organically took form since having their childOn their profound home birth experience On sobriety from alcohol and being free of things that no longer serve usOn Nico’s journey with music, songwriting, and writing a children’s bookOn allowing ourselves and others permission to change our minds and grow Read Nico’s book “Olivette Is You” here Explore Nico’s music and projects here  Learn more about Nico's Midwives here This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Go to Thrivemarket.com/cameron for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift Visit DrinkLMNT.com/cameron and get your free sample pack with any drink mix purchase Go to rhoback.com and use code CAMERON for 20% off your first order Visit softframedesigns.com and use code CAM50 for $50 off your first bed frame and headboard set or use code CAM25 for $25 off your first bed frame Follow Nico: Instagram: @nicotortorella Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Substack: Fill Your Cup Website: cameronoaksrogers.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Youtube: Cameron Rogers Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.