Hosted by gay sex and relationship therapist and published author Tom Bruett, this show dives deep into what it really means to be in relationship with yourself and others as a gay, queer, or trans person today. Each episode features candid conversations with leading experts in psychology, sex therapy, wellness, culture, and LGBTQIA2S+ lived experience. Together, we explore the complexities of queer love, intimacy, identity, and connection - without shame, without scripts, and without pretending we have it all figured out. If you’re craving smarter, braver, more honest conversations about what it means to build and sustain authentic queer relationships, you’re in the right place.
Hosted by gay sex and relationship therapist and published author Tom Bruett, this show dives deep into what it really means to be in relationship with yourself and others as a gay, queer, or trans person today. Each episode features candid conversations with leading experts in psychology, sex therapy, wellness, culture, and LGBTQIA2S+ lived experience. Together, we explore the complexities of queer love, intimacy, identity, and connection - without shame, without scripts, and without pretending we have it all figured out. If you’re craving smarter, braver, more honest conversations about what it means to build and sustain authentic queer relationships, you’re in the right place.
In this episode, Tom Bruett (he/him) sits down with the brilliant and wildly creative Jayden Aubryn (they/them) - a therapist who blends movement, art, somatics, kink, and community care into a transformative approach to trauma healing. Together, they explore what holistic healing really looks like, why therapists must do their own internal work, and how joy, play, and embodied expression can become powerful tools for liberation.
Jayden breaks down the impact of systemic oppression on mental health, the unique challenges faced by queer and BIPOC communities, and why traditional talk therapy isn’t enough on its own. They share practical insights on building trust, cultivating safety, and making healing not just possible - but pleasurable, spacious, and fun.
If you’re a therapist, a healer, or someone on your own growth journey, this conversation is a must-listen.
🌈 Meet Jayden Aubryn:
Jayden Aubryn (they/them) is a Black, Indigenous, queer, non-binary, AuDHD, and ethically non-monogamous psychotherapist, personal trainer, and consultant. They are the founder of TISE Consulting and Therapy and the co-founder of Chaotic Healing. They specialize in holistically healing complex trauma by integrating mental, physical, sexual, and spiritual health. They aim to make healing fun my using movement, food, music, art, and BDSM.
🔗 Connect with Jayden
Website: tiseconsultingandtherapy.com
Retreat: https://tiseconsultingandtherapy.com/retreat
Twerk to Release Trauma Course: https://jayden-s-site-4bdf.thinkific.com/products/courses/twerk-to-release-trauma
Instagram: @tiseconsultingandtherapy
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jayden Aubryn
03:23 Holistic Healing and Trauma Recovery
06:04 Integrating Arts and Therapy
08:40 Supporting Therapists in Their Journey
11:22 Systemic Oppression and Its Impact
14:23 The Decision to Move Abroad
17:11 Building Trust and Self-Confidence
19:51 The Reality of Healing
22:25 Making Healing Fun
25:02 Retreats for Healing and Growth
28:00 Relationships and Trauma
30:46 Finding the Right Therapist
33:18 Connecting with Jayden Aubryn