Overcoming Gay Shame with Will Young

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09/30/20 • 30 min

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James and Dan are joined by singer, actor and author Will Young. We talk about how to overcome gay shame plus Will opens up on his struggles with love addiction, disassociation & dealing with homophobic attacks throughout his career.

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If you need help dealing with gay shame or any of the issues talked about in this episode, please contact:

LGBT Foundation - 03453 303030 - lgbt.foundation .

Switchboard LGBT Helpline - 0300 330 0630 - switchboard.lgbt/help .

If you’re struggling with love or sex addiction, Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous can offer life changing support. Visit SLAAUK.org .

Please support our podcast, your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will lead to acceptance for many more. Visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/ .

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[email protected] .

If you need help dealing with gay shame or any of the issues talked about in this episode, please contact:

LGBT Foundation - 03453 303030 - lgbt.foundation .

Switchboard LGBT Helpline - 0300 330 0630 - switchboard.lgbt/help .

If you’re struggling with love or sex addiction, Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous can offer life changing support. Visit SLAAUK.org .

Please support our podcast, your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will lead to acceptance for many more. Visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/ .

Show your love for our trans and non-binary family. Shop our merch. Get your very own Pronoun Tee, hat or vest with 10% to Mermaids - visit www.gaynongay.com/shop/ .

Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dan and James catch up with Bright Light Bright Light and Mark Fletcher, the CEO of Manchester Pride.

Mark opens up about the racism and fetishisation he’s experienced whilst running the festival, and the unexpected resistance he faced last year when Manchester Pride adopted the racially inclusive flag, with brown and black stripes.

We also catch up with our fave queer music artist (and creator of our theme tune!) Bright Light Bright Light to hear about his new album Fun City and how he’s coping with a lack of ‘physical’ Pride events this year. Bright Light Bright Light’s amazing album Fun City is out NOW - https://orcd.co/funcity

This episode was recorded in line with strict social distancing measures.

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World Mental Health Day

Dan needs to say sorry to Will Young, there's a 'Things Dan Cannot Say - World Mental Health Day special' and James is answering your questions about depression in a 'non-depressing' way.

If you're struggling with an extended low mood, Switchboard.LGBT offer a safe and confidential space for us to chat. Call 0345 3 30 30 30.

In the U.S, The Trevor Project offer 24/7 support to young people feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.

Please support our podcast, your encouragement helps us to keep going and create meaningful audio that will lead to acceptance for many more. Visit www.gaynongay.com/donate/ .

Show your love for our trans and non-binary family. Shop our merch. Get your very own Pronoun Tee, hat or vest with 10% to Mermaids - visit www.gaynongay.com/shop/ .

Get bonus content on Patreon, with our super exclusive fan feed

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