Ever wondered how therapy really works when you take out all the fluff? In this podcast, we sit down with licensed therapists to explore the tools they use in modern therapy, using language you can actually understand. Along the way, we get to know the clinicians behind the work, uncovering their insights, experiences, and what drives them to help others. Whether you’re curious about therapy, seeking mental health tips, or just love deep conversations, we’d love to have you join us.
This is the real conversation you want with a therapist
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Ever wondered how therapy really works when you take out all the fluff? In this podcast, we sit down with licensed therapists to explore the tools they use in modern therapy, using language you can actually understand. Along the way, we get to know the clinicians behind the work, uncovering their insights, experiences, and what drives them to help others. Whether you’re curious about therapy, seeking mental health tips, or just love deep conversations, we’d love to have you join us.
This is the real conversation you want with a therapist
Why Gay Men Struggle to Make Friends and How to Fix It
boy meets therapy
37 minutes 49 seconds
3 months ago
Why Gay Men Struggle to Make Friends and How to Fix It
Why is it so hard for gay men to make close friends? In this episode, host Dustin explores the friendship crisis many queer men face and offers practical, research-backed strategies to build deeper, more meaningful connections.
Learn the difference between romantic and friendship attraction, how emotional safety shapes queer friendships, and why vulnerability is key to connection. Dustin also shares actionable tips for overcoming defensiveness, initiating low-pressure social rituals, and building community beyond dating and hookup culture.
Whether you’re feeling lonely, craving real friendships, or simply trying to understand why queer connection can feel so complicated, this episode offers clarity, validation, and hope.
boy meets therapy
Ever wondered how therapy really works when you take out all the fluff? In this podcast, we sit down with licensed therapists to explore the tools they use in modern therapy, using language you can actually understand. Along the way, we get to know the clinicians behind the work, uncovering their insights, experiences, and what drives them to help others. Whether you’re curious about therapy, seeking mental health tips, or just love deep conversations, we’d love to have you join us.
This is the real conversation you want with a therapist
