Have you ever stopped and asked yourself…Did I get the parent I needed, or just the parent I got? Some of us had parents who worked hard, who provided, who made sure we survived… but we were still starving for love. Others had love but no stability. And some of us didn’t get either.

In this episode, we’re unpacking how those dynamics, nurturer versus provider, shape the way we hustle, the way we love, and the way we see ourselves as adults. And more importantly, how we can finally break the cycle and reparent ourselves.

I have included a special inner child healing meditation at the end of this episode.

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What do you see when you look in the mirror?

For many of us, the reflection staring back isn’t the real version. It’s a collection of wounds, old stories, comparisons, and lies we’ve carried for years.

In this episode, let’s dive deep into self-image and the hidden wounds that shape the way you see yourself. From childhood scars to societal standards, we’ll explore why so many of you feel disconnected from your true identity and how to finally begin healing.

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I don’t know who this episode is going to be for, but I hope you find it when you need to.

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Hookup culture as a gay man is normal for some, but nobody talks about the silence that hits after your date leaves. We pretend it’s just sex, but let’s be real… it’s not. Behind the swipes, the hookups, and the ghosting is a deeper story: loneliness, shame, and that aching desire for something real.

In this episode, I’m pulling the curtain back on the cycle we don’t like to admit we’re stuck in or exist. Why does casual sex feel good in the moment but leave us feeling empty afterwards? Why are we afraid to be vulnerable? And why are so many gay men, in a world where we’re more ‘ACCEPTED,’ still lonely.

I’m not here to shame hookups. I’m here to talk about what we’re actually craving underneath it all.

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We’ve been lied to and I’m over it. Motivation isn’t the magic key to success. It’s the excuse we cling to when we’re afraid to move. In this raw and unfiltered episode, we’re throwing out the tired narrative and calling out the truth: waiting to “feel ready” is costing you your evolution.

It’s time to stop waiting for the vibe and start building your life.

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In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of the ego. Not to shame it, but to understand it. Because the truth is…most of us are living through a version of ourselves that was built out of fear, pain, and survival.

The ego helped you survive, but it’s not meant to lead your life forever.

Let's explore:

• What the ego really is (and what it isn’t)
• How it silently shapes your decisions, your relationships, and your self-worth
• The difference between ego and consciousness and how to know which one is running your life
• How to gently release the illusion of identity so you can return to who you truly are underneath it all

This episode isn’t just about information, it’s about transformation.

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Are you truly living or just surviving? In this episode, we explore how fear, control, and performance keeps us stuck in survival mode. Let’s unpack what it really takes to come back to life spiritually, emotionally and authentically.

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This episode is for anyone who feels like they're stuck in the middle. No longer who they were, but not yet who they’re becoming. Transitional seasons can be challenging, lonely, and unclear. But what if the space is sacred? In today’s episode we’re talking about letting go of expired versions of yourself, trusting the unknown and learning how to lock in when everything around you is shifting. If you’re in the waiting room of your next chapter in life, this one’s for you.

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