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Gay Men

Join therapist, coach and creator Buck Dodson (LCSW) for Gay Men's Life Lab, a podcast that extends the brave and bold conversations he’s been having with other gay men for over 15 years about what matters most to us, and how to follow our own paths to feel alive and aligned – mind, body, heart, and soul. Each episode, Buck and his guests dive deep into the issues facing gay men today, including relationships, self-worth, purpose, a healthy body, sex, and more. Together we take an honest look at what’s working, what’s not and what to do about it. We get real with each other, about ourselves and our lives, and we open up about our struggles and our successes. Along the way, we learn from each other and grow together, feeling inspired and connected. This is your Gay Men’s Life Lab. Welcome!

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Queer ADHD with Sarah Dopp from 2022-01-28T19:00

This week, I dive into a misunderstood topic that we don’t talk about enough – Adult ADHD. Tune in as I talk with ADHD Coach and Founder of Queer ADHD, Sarah Dopp, about what it does and does no...

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Damn Shame with David Pevsner from 2022-01-14T20:00

You won’t want to miss my bold conversation with David Pevsner, author of DAMN SHAME: A Memoir of Desire, Defiance and Show Tunes. Join us to hear about David’s journey as a 62-year-old actor, e...

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Looking Back and Moving Forward from 2021-12-31T16:00

Happy new year, everyone! What were the personal growth and gay takeaways from 2021? What did you learn and how are you going to apply that in 2022?  In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the cur...

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Coming Out Throughout Life from 2021-12-17T17:00

In this episode, I’m talking about coming out later in life and what coming out looks like over the life span of gay and queer men. 

Tune as I talk about…

  1. Why coming out is abou...

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You, Me, Us… Building the Gay Men’s Life Lab Community from 2021-12-03T17:00

In this special “Quick Buck” episode, I’m having a conversation with listeners about what’s next for the podcast including the Gay Men’s Life Lab Phone Line! 

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Heartcentered Leadership&Abundance with Martin Cowart from 2021-11-19T17:00

Join me for a spirited conversation with Martin Cowart, the founder of Financial Heart Space and prosperity mindset coach as we dive into how he helps gay, bi, and queer men business leaders cre...

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Self-Medicating vs. Self-Soothing with Steve Lapuk, LMFT from 2021-11-05T19:00

Join me for this thoughtful conversation with psychotherapist, Steve Lapuk, as we discuss his work helping gay men address self-destructive behaviors by understanding the root causes and learnin...

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Map Your Sensitivities to Live Your Purpose with Mike Iamele from 2021-10-22T18:00

Join me for a lively conversation with writer, purpose strategist and Sensitivity Mapper, Mike Iamele, as we talk about how his unique process for guiding gay, bi and queer man to live our purpo...

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From Self Criticism to Self Compassion from 2021-10-08T16:00

In the first episode of the Self Esteem Series, I’m diving into one of the most effective tools to decrease the harsh judgement and self-criticism that make us feel unworthy and incapable of hav...

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Prioritize your Health with Nutrition Coach Paul Bailey from 2021-09-24T14:00

In this episode, I’m talking with Paul Bailey, a nutrition coach with over 15 years experience helping gay men transform their health, body and self confidence. Join me as I talk with Paul about...

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Meet Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero with Filmmaker Anthony Hand from 2021-09-10T17:00

I’m talking drag, animation and LGBTQ+ heroism with storyteller Anthony Hand. Tune in as he introduces us to Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero, the heroine of his new feature-length animated film r...

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Relationship Myths and Misconceptions – Building your Relationship Skills Part 2 from 2021-08-27T18:00

In Part 2 of this “A Quick Buck” episode on relationships, I dive into some of the most common myths and misconceptions about relationships that block healthy intimacy. 

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Building Your Relationship Skills Part 1 from 2021-08-13T19:00

In Part 1 of this “A Quick Buck” episode, I cover one of my favorite topics – relationships! More specifically, what it takes to become a skilled “relator” as gay, bi and queer men.  

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Awaken Your Power with Christian de la Huerta from 2021-07-30T19:00

In this episode, I have a powerful conversation with sought-after spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach, gay male thought leader, and author Christian de la Huerta. We talk about his ...

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Grace, God and Gays with Tony Scott from 2021-07-16T22:00

In this episode, I have a lively conversation with ®EMMY Award-winning entrepreneur, faith-based communications expert and ordained minister, Tony Scott. Tony aka “The Apostle of Joy” and I talk...

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Overcoming Sexual Shame with Derek Leighton from 2021-07-02T18:00

In this episode, I talk with Certified Sex Therapist, Derek Leighton about how gay, bi and queer man can begin to recognize and heal sexual shame. This important topic is rarely, if ever, discus...

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Body Wellness&Authenticity Encouragement with Lance Pyburn, LMT from 2021-06-18T17:00

In this episode, I talk with wellness entrepreneur and Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Lance Pyburn, about healing through our bodies, storytelling and living with authenticity. Tune in as Lan...

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From Gay Pride to Gay Power from 2021-06-04T17:00

Happy Pride and Happy Power! 

In this “A Quick Buck” episode, I dive headfirst into the special powers we have and why it’s time for gay, bi and queer men to take the next step to evolv...

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Gay Spirituality with Dr. Toby Johnson from 2021-05-21T13:00

Join me and gay thought leader, spiritual writer, novelist, and former monk, Dr. Toby Johnson, as we explore the essential role gay and queer men play in expanding spirituality and raising consc...

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Raising LGBTQ Allies with Chris Tompkins from 2021-05-08T10:00

Join me and Chris Tompkins, author, TEDx speaker, spiritual life coach, and LGBTQ inner-advocate to discuss his new book, Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent’s Guide to Changing the Messages from...

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Gay Men Choosing Connection Over Perfection from 2021-04-23T14:00

Perfectionism runs rampant in the gay, bi and queer male communities. Striving to the “best little boy in the world” is a strategy many of us use to cope with the shame, invalidation and rejecti...

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Healthy Gay Dating with Relationship Coach Ken Reid from 2021-04-09T19:00

Join me and Dating & Relationship Coach, Ken Reid, as we dive into Ken’s no-nonsense dating tips for gay men.  

In this episode, Ken and I unpack…

  1. How our own thoughts, beli...

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Mindfulness, Music and Gay Men’s Healing with Brian Falduto from 2021-03-27T12:00

Join me and The Gay Life Coach, Brian Falduto, for a fun conversation as we dive into his story as a twentysomething gay man, life coach, podcaster, and musician.  

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Empowering Gay Asian Men with Coach Yatin Mistry from 2021-03-16T14:00

This week, I dive deep into the story of empowerment coach, entrepreneur and author, Yatin Mistry.  Join us as Yatin and I go into his story and discuss how he approaches empowering his LGBTQ cl...

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A Quick Update from 2021-03-12T17:00

Hey everyone, I hope you’re doing well and as always, thanks for supporting the podcast.

I see Gay Men’s Life Lab as a community and a big conversation that I’m having with you, so I’m ...

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Owning Our Anger to Level Up as Gay Men from 2021-02-27T11:00

You knew it was coming, guys. Y’all knew I’d talk about anger at some point. To live fully as a powerful, loving and impact-making gay man, you must identify, express and transform your anger.  ...

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Deep Healing in Sexual Recovery with Andrew Susskind from 2021-02-12T16:00

We’re finally talking about sex, boys! Sexual health, recovery and healing that is. Tune into this episode with Los Angeles-based psychotherapist and author, Andrew Susskind, as we discuss his n...

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Gays and Gals Happy Hour from 2021-02-05T16:00

It’s our first Happy Hour episode! And it’s all about gay men and the women we love. Tune as I have mock and cocktails with my crew of ladies and one of my best gays as we discuss what makes our...

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Unpacking “Gays over Covid” Culture with Armando Sánchez from 2021-01-30T10:00

In this episode, I dive into the heated conversation about “PV Gays” going to circuit parties during the COVID pandemic.  Tune in as I talk with Gay Men & Blog writer and clinical social wor...

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Body Image with Brad Kennington from 2021-01-23T10:00

This week is all about body image. Tune in as I talk with therapist and male eating disorder and body image specialist, Brad Kennington, Licensed Professional Counselor. 

If you're...

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Making 2021 Your Year of Connection from 2021-01-08T14:00

Happy New Year, guys!

Since self work + relationship work is where it's at in improving your life, I’m kicking off 2021 with an episode on Connection.

Every gay, bi and qu...

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Finding and Keeping Love with Dr. Joe Kort from 2020-12-18T17:00

Hey guys! On this episode, I talk finding real love with relationship, sex and LGBTQ expert, Dr. Joe Kort.  Author of 10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do to Find Real Love, Dr Kort and I dive deep in...

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Financially Fabulous with the Debt Free Guys from 2020-11-25T16:00

Hey guys! I’m talking cash money in this episode with the Debt Free Guys and hosts of the Queer Money podcast, David Auten and John Schneider.  A gay male couple who transformed their relationsh...

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Ignite Your Vitality Using Human Design with Coach Linda Landon from 2020-11-14T19:00

To view the Human Design charts for myself and Kamala Harris that we discuss in this episode,