WELCOME TO QUEER BOOK CLUB! In this episode, I dive deep into Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, covering the major themes, the beautiful queer love story, and all the details that make this book so compelling. Plus, I share who I’d cast if Atmosphere were ever adapted into a movie.

Warning: this episode contains major spoilers! I suggest you read the book, and then come back to this episode. Let's talk about it :)

Meet Steph and Stephanie! Wives, creators, and comedians Steph Squared TV join me to talk about ALL the things. We get into their coming out journeys, their experience making content as a married couple, and the hilarious story of how they first got together. This episode is all heart and humour and it was such a pleasure to meet these two.

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In this episode, I talk about why I think I might have OCD. This is a self-diagnosis based on years of patterns, thoughts, and behaviors I didn’t have words for — until recently. For a long time, I silently struggled with mental rumination, until it began to affect my daily life in a real and overwhelming way. While I’m now on the path toward finding therapy, I wanted to share my story for anyone who feels alone or is struggling with their mental health. I also touch on some common myths about OCD and share a few coping mechanisms that have helped me personally. Just to be clear — this is not medical advice. I’m not a licensed professional. I’m simply speaking from my own experience, hoping it resonates with someone out there.

Podcast episode I reference -

We Can Do Hard Things - The Truth of OCD: Therapist Alegra Kastens on Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-of-ocd-therapist-alegra-kastens-on/id1564530722?i=1000654246386

Take care of yourself!

xo

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I’m so excited to introduce you to my guests, Sam and Ali — aka The Wealthy Gays.

They’re newlyweds navigating their finances together for the first time, and in this episode we dig into what financial freedom really looks like for queer couples. We also get into how building wealth is a personal journey, and it looks different for each of us.

We talk about setting goals that reflect your own values, budgeting without shame, having open (and sometimes tough) money conversations with your partner, and unlearning the beliefs that hold us back. It’s candid, hopeful, and full of great takeaways.

Enjoy :)

Make sure to follow Sam & Ali on socials: @thewealthygays

Graduate school. Get a job. Buy a house. Get married. Have kids.

Society handed us a script — but Gen Z and Millennials? We’re are rewriting the whole thing.

And the queer community? We’ve been off-script from the start.

In this episode, I’m diving into love, timelines, starting over in your 30s, and why breaking societal norms is so much more common compared to past generations.

Welcome Ann Russo—an LGBTQ+ mental health advocate, educator, and founder of AMR Therapy, which has supported over 1,500 clients in the past four years.

With over 20 years of experience in mental health, Ann brings a blend of professional training and lived experience to the table. She holds a Master’s in Theology and has made it her mission to bridge the gap between faith, identity, trauma, and healing—especially for queer communities.

In this conversation, Ann opens up about growing up in a queer household in the 80s, the realities of mental health challenges queer people face today and what it was like attending a religious conversion therapy conference as a queer woman. Yes, you read that right.

She also shares many insights from her work—whether she’s training hospitals or therapists—on how we can all better support the queer community LGBTQ+ with care.

Follow Ann's journey here: https://www.annrusso.org/

This week, I sat down with the hilarious and radiant Jas (@yafavegirljas) — a content creator known for her iconic dance videos, bold fashion, and the comedic breakfast series that has won over the hearts of so many people.

Jas opens up about growing up in a South Sudanese and Ugandan immigrant household and how those roots shaped her creativity, confidence, and connection to community. She reflects on her journey through the content creation world — from navigating feelings of doubt to spreading internet joy.

Make sure to follow @yafavegirljas across TikTok, Instagram & YouTube.

This week’s episode was inspired by a DM I received from a listener who opened up about feeling behind in life when it comes to romantic relationships and their career. Their vulnerability really stuck with me, because it’s such a common feeling, and one I know all too well.

When I was coming to terms with my sexuality, I truly felt like I was on a different timeline than everyone around me — like I was playing catch-up while others were moving forward to certain "milestones." When it came to my career, I struggled with the pressure to stay on a “safe” path for financial stability, instead of following my passions.

In this episode, I talk about real pressures we all face and how we can unlearn them — the ones that weigh especially heavy on millennials and the queer community. Whether it’s feeling behind in love, unsure about your job, or just questioning your timeline, you’re not alone. Let’s unpack the myth of "feeling behind" and explore what it means to align with your true path.