Different Kind Of Gay

As gay men, the bonds we have with our fathers can be complicated at best. But why is this? In our final episode of the year, we delve into our troubled pasts to see just how much our fathers influenced the men we became. We also look at the dynamics of daddy-son relationships and find some fathers who are making the world an easier place for their children to exist in.
A Love Surrender Production, created and written by Goran D and Mitchell J

It's no surprise that most gay men – ourselves included – struggle with mental health. In this episode, we share our battles with depression and why we must keep going. Then, in our discussion, we hear from YOU. When we asked our listeners how they find peace, we received responses from around the world that we've shared here. You'll be surprised and inspired by this beautiful rainbow of voices.
Trigger warning: this episode discusses suicide. If this raises any issues for you, or you need help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia) or your local support group.
Different Kind of Gay is a Love Surrender production, created and written by Goran D and Mitchell J. Visit us at differentkindofgay.com

Racism is rife amongst gay men, but how does it feel to be on the receiving end? In this episode, Mitchell speaks to Budi Sudarto, a gay Asian Muslim who escaped life in Jakarta in the hope of a new beginning in Australia, and Naveen Kumar, a gay Indian journalist living in the US. They discuss everything from apps, subtle racism, fetishization and how we can work together. To share your story, visit http://differentkindofgay.com

Links to Naveen’s articles:

https://www.them.us/story/queer-poc-body-image

https://www.vox.com/first-person/22545485/pride-2020-pandemic-gay-bar

Why, in 2022, do so many of us gay men still feel so completely alone?

In this episode, Mitchell shares a personal story of an intense friendship with another man and is joined by special guest, Sakhile, who shares his experiences of making connections, while another special contributor, Davis, recalls his experience creating a gay men’s group in South Africa.

If you are struggling, or need support, please contact Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au or your local mental health organisation.

When it comes to dating, us gay men can really be up against it. If you don’t fit certain stereotypes, or if you can’t handle the toxicity that runs rife on apps, then just the thought of finding love can seem impossible. But does it have to be that way? In this episode, Davis and I delve into all of this, and we hear from journalist, Paul Ewart, (interview starts at 30:12) about his experiences with Grindr. You can read Paul's article below:

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/dating/is-tinder-the-new-grindr-why-my-awful-dating-reality-could-become-your-future/news-story/4126e8398c6fa25f44e51e00db1dddd3