The I'm From Driftwood Podcast - Conversion Therapy

Conversion Therapy

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03/04/21 • 34 min

The I'm From Driftwood Podcast

Is it possible to pray the gay away? Jack Bates, cohost of the queer spirituality podcast, Lavender Mafia, joins Phil and Alex in tackling this question. The answer is obviously no - but the damage this abuse does can have large consequences down the road. We also hear stories from Scott, a gay man who bested a so-called conversion "therapist" in a battle of wits, and John, a gay man who exposed a notorious conversion clinic on the national stage.

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Struggles with mental health impact everyone, but for those in the LGBTQ+ community, they can be amplified. Just ask Joe and Tom, two storytellers whose own battles with mental health intersected with their queer identities. In this episode, hear their stories and listen as Phil and Alex have a robust conversation around anxiety and depression, the shame of treatment, and how we need to equip ourselves with the tools to get better.

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LGBTQ+ Adoption & Families

What challenges do LGBTQ+ families face today? Phil and Alex are joined by Jim Obergefell, Director of Individual Giving at Family Equality and the lead plaintiff in the landmark marriage equality Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges. They discuss the current state of queer families in the United States and the unique obstacles families encounter in the adoption process. We also hear stories from Andy, whose adoption process was nearly sidelined by a homophobic nurse, and Fred, who ran into several roadblocks on his way of adopting a child.