feelgoodery
Hey friend - my name is Kyle Buchanan and although I talk nutrition and health for a living nowadays - whether through talks, videos, or as a resident contributor on Canada's "The Morning Show", it was NOT that long ago that I was an anxious, drunken, closeted, self-doubty wreck. Being a grown up is tough, and messy - where we’re confident one day and anxiety-ridden the next. I don't like faking it. I DO however, like getting it all out in the open, laughing about it, and then exploring a few tools that can help us feel better if (and only if) we are in the mood. So whether it’s solo episodes or honest conversations with spectacular guests -this show is the blend of revelations, self-help, knowledge and gay magic that NO one asked for, but everyone needs. And I'm so glad you're here.
feelgoodery
From Podcast to Morning Television Truth-Telling: *Revisiting The Coming Out Episode*
This morning I did something I never thought I'd do.
I talked about this story on national television - which is wild. So with that, and in honour of Pride - we're going into the vault and revisiting this episode with my sister, Emily Buchanan.
This episode was one of the most listened to, and shared episodes to date - so if you're brand new to feelgoodery - welcome! What a gay way to start the journey! ;)
Here's a bit more info , and resources, regarding today's episode: about today's episode;
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This episode almost didn't happen. Fear and doubt almost got the better of me - but in the spirit of pushing past the discomfort of what other people think, and after receiving a heartbreaking DM, I'm sharing my own coming out story today.
We're talking things I've never shared before and THEN, we have a very special guest, my own sister - EMILY BUCHANAN is here!
**CONTENT WARNING: In today's episode we talk mental health, depression and suicidal ideation. ***
In today's epsiode we're covering:
- When the knowing clicked
- A mother son conversation
- Alcohol-infused confidence
- How a dream job led to a major regression
- Emily's story (and memory)
- Gay awakenings and A Very Brady Movie
RESOURCES
The Trevor Project - The world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQIA+ young people. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
(1-866-488-7386)
Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Trans Youthline offers free peer support for youth aged 26 and under (1-800-268-9688) https://www.youthline.ca/
Parents, Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) - https://pflagcanada.ca/
Wanna talk about it - https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com/