Episodes
After a lot of careful thought and consideration, Guide For Gay Living is going on hiatus. The process of making that decision and what went into it, why now is the time to do it and what might happen next draw parallels between many of the issues that face the LGBT community. Where do you […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Going on Hiatus appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Published 12/01/13
After a lot of careful thought and consideration, Guide For Gay Living is going on hiatus. The process of making that decision and what went into it, why now is the time to do it and what might happen next draw parallels between many of the issues that face the LGBT community. Where do you put your effort, your time and your money? How do you know when it's time to hang in and when it is time to let go, whether it is a business venture or a relationship? Are you doing things that "fit" who...
Published 12/01/13
Published 12/01/13
Current news stories center on the rising developments in marriage equality and movement towards federal protection against discrimination in housing and employment for LGBT citizens. However, progress does not occur in a vacuum nor does it come without cost, and much of the price of today’s freedoms was paid years ago. Names like Harvey Milk […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Conan Dunham — Historical Perspectives of Gay Liberation appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Published 11/25/13
Current news stories center on the rising developments in marriage equality and movement towards federal protection against discrimination in housing and employment for LGBT citizens. However, progress does not occur in a vacuum nor does it come without cost, and much of the price of today's freedoms was paid years ago. Names like Harvey Milk and Troy Perry might be familiar to older members of the gay community, but for many they are either characters in a movie or ancient history. For...
Published 11/25/13
Every day of your life you are faced with choices. From what to eat for breakfast to whether or not to remain with your spouse/partner, we are faced with decisions. Some are small, some are large, but all impact our lives in one way or another. Faced with a choice, how do you know whether […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Choices and Choosing appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Published 11/18/13
Every day of your life you are faced with choices. From what to eat for breakfast to whether or not to remain with your spouse/partner, we are faced with decisions. Some are small, some are large, but all impact our lives in one way or another. Faced with a choice, how do you know whether or not you are making the "right" decision? What tells you whether or not you are choosing the correct path? Do you look in your past and wish you had made different decisions? Is there such a thing as the...
Published 11/18/13
Are you looking to make changes in your life? Are you wondering what resources are available and how to select what might work best for you? What is the difference between therapy and coaching? When is therapy the choice when you are struggling with making changes in your life? When is coaching the better option? […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Gay Life Coaching appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Published 11/11/13
Are you looking to make changes in your life? Are you wondering what resources are available and how to select what might work best for you? What is the difference between therapy and coaching? When is therapy the choice when you are struggling with making changes in your life? When is coaching the better option? Can therapy and coaching work well together? What do business, executive, marketing and life coaching all have in common? What makes gay life coaching different? These and many other...
Published 11/11/13
The process of coming out is an ongoing one, not a singular event. In recent show, I spoke with Rich Clemons, The Coming Out Coach about coming out at various life stages and how one’s age and independence affects coming out. In this show, I look in more detail about how the process is affected […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Coming Out — Family Function and Dysfunction appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Published 11/04/13
The process of coming out is an ongoing one, not a singular event. In recent show, I spoke with Rich Clemons, The Coming Out Coach (http://www.thecomingoutcoach.com/) about coming out at various life stages and how one's age and independence affects coming out. In this show, I look in more detail about how the process is affected by family function and dysfunction. What circumstances make it easier to come out? Why are some families more accepting than others? Is a family member who is "gay...
Published 11/04/13
We have a tendency to hold on to the people, beliefs and things in our lives. There are times, however, when being able to say good-bye is not only healthy, but a way of unburdening ourselves from the people and things that are holding us back. It’s not always easy to let go, but sometimes […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Letting Go appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Published 10/28/13
We have a tendency to hold on to the people, beliefs and things in our lives. There are times, however, when being able to say good-bye is not only healthy, but a way of unburdening ourselves from the people and things that are holding us back. It's not always easy to let go, but sometimes saying good-bye is not only kind but also honest, and it is an experience we rob ourselves from having. Jim Duke (http://jimduke-guideforgaymen.com/) talks about the importance of letting go, how our...
Published 10/28/13
Growing older is a natural part of living — every living thing ages. How we view that process — as something worthy of veneration or something that reduces value — has much to do with what drives our culture. In a recent online interaction about singer Steve Grand, identified as the “first openly gay male […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Gays and Aging appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Published 10/21/13
Growing older is a natural part of living -- every living thing ages. How we view that process -- as something worthy of veneration or something that reduces value -- has much to do with what drives our culture. In a recent online interaction about singer Steve Grand (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjiyjYCwNyY), identified as the "first openly gay male country singer," I pointed out that Drake Jensen (http://www.drakejensen.ca/) (who I interviewed back in June) should also be given credit, to...
Published 10/21/13
Everybody does it, right? Or do they? How does masturbation help explore sexuality, what purpose does it serve and how can it enhance a couple's sex life? Are there downsides to masturbation? What about the myths and social stigmas against masturbation? What role does touch play in human relationships? How important is touch? And are some people touch-phobic? Sexologist and Sex and Intimacy Coach Adora Diane of "Healthy Eros" (http://www.healthyeros.com/)returns for another frank, insightful...
Published 10/14/13
As part of the development process for a new book Jim Duke (http://jimduke-guideforgaymen.com/)is writing about the gay online dating scene, Jim shares his views of some of the pitfalls and triumphs that come with online dating. The internet offers a tremendous amount of opportunity for people to connect and meet, but it also comes with a lack of social structure -- an etiquette, so to speak -- that helps guide people on what is and is not proper behavior. That reality is not likely to...
Published 10/07/13
The decision to become a parent is an important one. There was a time when a single gay man had few if any options for becoming a father, but times have changed. Christopher Johnson, CEO of Whitehorn Group, talks about his personal journey towards becoming a father, his experience with finding an egg donor and […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Christopher Johnson — Gay Fathers — Part One appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Published 09/30/13
The decision to become a parent is an important one. There was a time when a single gay man had few if any options for becoming a father, but times have changed. Christopher Johnson (http://whitehorngroup.com/leadership/), CEO of Whitehorn Group, talks about his personal journey towards becoming a father, his experience with finding an egg donor and the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF) (http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/guide/in-vitro-fertilization) and how his daughter...
Published 09/30/13
Culture, society, religion, sexuality — those of us in America have our views how it does (or doesn’t) all come together, but it is not the only view in this great big world. Sorab Wadia was born in Bombay to artistic parents in a culture rich with religious elements and influences. His professional journey as […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Sorab Wadia — The Rainbow of Gay Multi-Culturalism appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Published 09/16/13
Culture, society, religion, sexuality -- those of us in America have our views how it does (or doesn't) all come together, but it is not the only view in this great big world. Sorab Wadia (http://sorabwadia.wix.com/sorabwadia)was born in Bombay to artistic parents in a culture rich with religious elements and influences. His professional journey as musician, singer and actor has led him to the stages of New York and appearances on popular television shows. His one-man show based on Khaled...
Published 09/16/13
You’ve seen the ads on television, you’ve heard a lot about “low T,” but what is it really? How does low testosterone affect men, and gay men in particular? What is the surprising connection between low T and that bottle of water you carry around? Is hormone replacement the magic elixir that turns mere mortals […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Gay Men appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Published 09/09/13
You've seen the ads on television, you've heard a lot about "low T," but what is it really? How does low testosterone affect men, and gay men in particular? What is the surprising connection between low T and that bottle of water you carry around? Is hormone replacement the magic elixir that turns mere mortals into hulking, hairy-chested bulky objects of gay lust and desire? Facts and myths about HRT are discussed with James Komar from Physicians Rejuvenation Centers (http://prcindc.com/)in...
Published 09/09/13