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25
Jul
To Make a Difference in the World You Must Live Out Without Apology – LOP095

To Make a Difference in the World You Must Live Out Without Apology – LOP095

Have you ever felt like you left the best parts of who you are in the closet? Think about that
1 min read
23
Jul
Have You Left The Best Parts Of You In The Closet?

Have You Left The Best Parts Of You In The Closet?

There are two examples from my life when I was living fully out, gay and proud, and expressing who I
6 min read
18
Jul
How to Think Critically, and for Yourself, in the Information Age – LOP094

How to Think Critically, and for Yourself, in the Information Age – LOP094

Social Media Constricts Communication and Activates the Fight Response. Recently, someone I follow and highly respect on Facebook, whose training
6 min read
11
Jul
The Prejudice of PrEP: You’re Fucked if You Don’t Bareback

The Prejudice of PrEP: You’re Fucked if You Don’t Bareback

Bareback Privilege and the Demise of Risk-Aversion There’s a new kind of gay male sexual privilege, one that’s
5 min read
04
Jul
Pride As a Celebration Is De Facto a Protest, But… LOP092

Pride As a Celebration Is De Facto a Protest, But… LOP092

If there was no prejudice against LGBTQ people, we wouldn’t need to hold Pride parades all over the world
2 min read
19
Jun
Deconstructing the Myth of Stonewall and its Influence on Mainstream Society – LOP091

Deconstructing the Myth of Stonewall and its Influence on Mainstream Society – LOP091

A Living OUT Leadership Interview with Jeff Iovannone and Ken Gault In this special "Pride" episode, we discuss
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12
Jun
These Two Simple Words Will Make Your New Habits Stick – LOP090

These Two Simple Words Will Make Your New Habits Stick – LOP090

Why Saying “I Can’t” or “No” Won’t Help Change Your Behaviour Some time ago I was following up
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05
Jun
The Participation of Uniformed Police at Toronto Pride in 2019 – LOP089

The Participation of Uniformed Police at Toronto Pride in 2019 – LOP089

Why Black Lives Matters was right: Uniformed Police have no place at Pride. Imagine watching the Pride Parade on a
2 min read
30
May
What’s in a Name? The Importance of Being Queer – LOP088

What’s in a Name? The Importance of Being Queer – LOP088

In the last episode, I mentioned I was considering changing the name of the Living OUT Podcast. I’m happy
4 min read
23
May
Feeling Sorry for Yourself? How to Overcome that Problem – LOP087

Feeling Sorry for Yourself? How to Overcome that Problem – LOP087

One morning about four years ago I was feeling sorry for myself. I had been wallowing in self pity and
3 min read