Mindfully Gay Podcast
Welcome to the Mindfully Gay Podcast hosted by Jerry Buie and John Cottrell. Listen to these heart-to-heart conversations that transcend the ordinary.
Guided by a simple yet impactful questions, John and Jerry unravel a tapestry of emotional dialogues. They delve courageously into the essence of what it means to take risks as a gay man, navigating through the intricate pathways of bravery, vulnerability, and the ultimate quest for self-acceptance. Their personal narratives of courageously facing fears and embracing their true selves are not just stories, but powerful testaments to the resilience and vibrancy of the gay experience.
Episodes
129 episodes
Internalized Homophobia: The Stories We Tell About Ourselves (Epi 59)
Internalized Homophobia: The Stories We Tell About Ourselves (and Each Other)Aired April 24What if the hardest judgment you face isn’t coming from the outside world—but from the story you’ve learned to tell about yourself?I...
Mindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #59 Teaser: “Internalized Homophobia: The Stories We Tell About Ourselves”)
Internalized Homophobia: The Stories We Tell About Ourselves (and Each Other)Airs April 24What if the hardest judgment you face isn’t coming from the outside world—but from the story you’ve learned to tell about yourself?In...
More Than Pride: What Queer Community Needs Now (Epi 58)
What does queer community really need right now—and what happens when Pride becomes more than a parade, a slogan, or a once-a-year celebration?In this special on-location episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerr...
Mindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #58 Teaser: “More Than Pride: What Queer Community Needs Now”)
More Than Pride: What Queer Community Needs NowAirs April 10What does queer community really need right now—and what happens when Pride becomes more than a parade, a slogan, or a once-a-year celebration?In this special on-l...
Rebranding at Any Age: Breaking Gay Ageism and Claiming Your Place in the Circle (Epi 57)
What does it mean to feel invisible in a community that’s supposed to be yours?In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry respond to the strong reactions sparked by their recent “Kindness” episode—and follow the ripple ...
Mindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #57 Teaser: “Rebranding at Any Age: Breaking Gay Ageism and Claiming Your Place in the Circle”)
What does it mean to feel invisible in a community that’s supposed to be yours?In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry respond to the strong reactions sparked by their recent “Kindness” episode—and follow the ripple ...
Heated Rivalry & The Stories We Inherit: Sex, Love, and Gay Representation (Epi 56)
In this powerful and timely episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie take on one of the most talked-about queer TV series of the year—Heated Rivalry—and use it as a mirror to explore how gay men are portrayed in ...
Mindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #56 Teaser: “Heated Rivalry & The Stories We Inherit: Sex, Love, and Gay Representation”)
In this powerful and timely episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie take on one of the most talked-about queer TV series of the year—Heated Rivalry—and use it as a mirror to explore how gay men are portrayed in ...
Radical Self-Acceptance: Taking Off the Layers and Coming Home to Yourself (Epi 55)
What would your life feel like if you stopped performing—and started living from your truth?In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie return to a conversation that sparked major interest in the comm...
Mindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #55 Teaser “Radical Self-Acceptance: Taking Off the Layers and Coming Home to Yourself”)
What would your life feel like if you stopped performing—and started living from your truth?In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie return to a conversation that sparked major interest in the comm...
The Episodes That Hit a Nerve: A Year in Review (Epi 54)
"The Episodes That Hit a Nerve: A Year in Review"The Mindfully Gay Podcast with Jerry Buie & John CottrellAirs: February 13In this bold and reflective Year in Review episode, John and Jerry revisit the conversations tha...
Mindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #54 Teaser "The Episodes That Hit a Nerve: A Year in Review")
In this bold and reflective Year in Review episode, John and Jerry revisit the conversations that stirred the strongest reactions, sparked the most dialogue, and left a lasting imprint on listeners. The Episodes That Hit a Nerve looks back on a...
Mr. Leather Speaks: Kink, Consent, and Radical Self-Expression (Epi 53)
What happens when leather, kink, and queer mental health sit at the same table?In this powerful episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry welcome "Mr. X," the current Mr. Leather Salt Lake, for a candid conversation about leat...
Mindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #53 Teaser: “Mr. Leather Speaks: Kink, Consent, and Radical Self-Expression”)
What happens when leather, kink, and queer mental health sit at the same table?In this powerful episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry welcome "Mr. X," the current Mr. Leather Salt Lake, for a candid conversation about leat...
Just Be Nice: Kindness, Queer Men, and the Art of Showing Up (Epi 52)
Why is it so hard to just say "hi"? In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry take a thoughtful, honest look at kindness in queer male spaces--from the gym locker room to the neighborhood sidewalk to dating and hookup apps. T...
Mindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #52 Teaser: "Just Be Nice: Kindness, Queer Men, and the Art of Showing Up")
Why is it so hard to just say "hi"? In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John and Jerry take a thoughtful, honest look at kindness in queer male spaces--from the gym locker room to the neighborhood sidewalk to dating and hookup apps. T...
The New Bromance: Intimacy, Boundaries, and Brotherhood in the Queer Community (Epi 51)
What does it really mean to have a bromance in today's world? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie take an honest look at how men--gay, straight, and everything in between--c...
Mindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #51 Teaser: "The New Bromance: Intimacy, Boundaries, and Brotherhood in the Queer Community")
What does it really mean to have a bromance in today's world? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie take an honest look at how men--gay, straight, and everything in between--c...
Finding Grounded Strength in Uncertain Times (Epi 50)
How do we stay grounded when the world feels like it’s spinning out of control? In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John Cottrell and Jerry Buie explore what it means to live — and thrive — as queer people durin...
Mindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #50 Teaser: "Finding Grounded Strength in Uncertain Times”)
How do we stay grounded when the world feels like it’s spinning out of control? In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John Cottrell and Jerry Buie explore what it means to live — and thrive — as queer people durin...
Performance Anxiety, Intimacy & Healing: A Conversation with Coach Shay Doran (Epi 49)
What happens when we stop pretending everything's fine in the bedroom--and start talking about what's really going on?In this powerful and compassionate episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts Jerry Buie and John Cottrell welcome Sha...
Mindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #49 Teaser: "Performance Anxiety, Intimacy & Healing: A Conversation with Coach Shay Doran”)
What happens when we stop pretending everything's fine in the bedroom--and start talking about what's really going on?In this powerful and compassionate episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts Jerry Buie and John Cottrell welcome Sha...
Morning Wood: Redefining Connection, Community, and Queer Joy (Epi 48)
What happens when queer community building gets moved to the morning--bright, intentional, and phone-free? In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie sit down with Landon and Kevin, creators of Morning Wood...
Mindfully Gay Podcast (Epi #48 Teaser: "Morning Wood: Redefining Connection, Community, and Queer Joy")
What happens when queer community building gets moved to the morning--bright, intentional, and phone-free? In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie sit down with Landon and Kevin, creators of Morning Wood...
Relax, Refresh, Reset: Rethinking Male Touch with Travis Matthews (Epi 47)
What happens when we stop assuming that every instance of male touch must be sexual? In this powerful conversation, John and Jerry sit down with Travis Matthews (WLF Massage, Salt Lake City) to explore how Thai massage, fascia release, and soma...