Are the Gays OK?

Dec 01 2024 13 ep. 33 mins 5
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Welcome to the “Are the Gays OK?” podcast, a show about mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community. Hosted by James Wilkinson and Stephen Griffiths.

In seson 2, we are speaking with various LGBTQI+ charities to dive deeper into the world of LGBTQIA+ mental Health. We will continue to tackle difficult topics. we hope being vulnerable and sharing honestly we can contribute positively to the conversation surrounding mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community.

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S2E4: Living with HIV

Dec 01 2024 35 mins  
In Season 2's final episode Stephen and James speak with Ben Bamber, Ben is a peer navigator with the George House Trust and a trained Counsellor. Ben has been living with HIV positve for over 10 years and he shares with us his story of diagnosis and how it is living with HIV today. We cover in this episode such as: - Ben's experience being diagnosed with HIV - The reaction fr

S2E3: Proud Trust

Nov 17 2024 44 mins  
In this weeks episode, Stephen and James speak with Molly Houghton, Media and Comms Officer of the Proud Place, Manchesters longest running LGBT Charity? They cover topics such as - What is it like today for young people coming out? - What issues do Gen Alpha's LGBTQIA+ community face? - How are things imporving in the community? - How are scools and other organsations engagin

S2E2: Controlling Chemsex

Nov 03 2024 35 mins  
In the second episode Stephen and James discuss an issue they are both very passionate about when they meet with, Ignacio Labayen de Inza, CEO of the charity Contrilling Chemsex. They cover topics such as - What is Chemsex? - How to help somebody struggling with Chemsex - The interventions that controlling Chemsex do the community - What it's like to have out recovered from Ch

S2E1: Welcome Back

Oct 20 2024 15 mins  
Welcome back to season 2 of Are the Gays OK? Stephen and James discuss what they learnt in Season 1 and their hopes for Season 2. They give a glimpse into some of the topics they'll be discussing in the podcast's second season. This season they have special guests on every episode. Including The Proud Trust, Controlling Chemsex, and George House Trust.

S1E8: Queer Lit

Sep 11 2023 37 mins  
For the last episode of the first series, we welcome our first guest, Matt Cornford, owner of Manchester's very own Queer Lit! Queer Lit is a LGBTQIA+ bookstore based in Manchester Northern's Quarter, and stocks over 4000 books. Matt explains why there is a need for dedicated queer bookshops, and the trio share some of their favourite books, how they have helped them on their ow

S1E7: Therapy

Aug 21 2023 38 mins  
In episode 7, Stephen and James discuss therapy. They talk about their own experiences with therapy, and a wide range of topics, including: Why you don't need to be in a crisis to benefit from therapyFinding the right therapistThe different types of therapyChemsexHow not all therapy is a good experience, and why you should persevere in finding the right therapist for youPsychoed

S1E6: Sobriety

Aug 08 2023 43 mins  
In episode 6, Stephen and James talk about their journey to sobriety. They explore the mechanism’s that worked for them, the difficulties they faced and the realisation and empowerment that both of them felt as a result of changing their lives, including the new opportunities that have presented themselves. They explain how their sober futures seemed uncertain, but how the

S1E5: Addiction

Jul 25 2023 55 mins  
In this hard-hitting episode, James and Stephen discuss addiction. They talk about the link between addiction and the LGBTQIA+ community, and also share their own experiences and how they came through them. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: IG: @arethegaysok_podcast TikTok: @arethegaysok Further Support for Addiction (LGBT Foundation) Website Produced by Ben Morling at Hi

S1E4: Mental health

Jul 10 2023 38 mins  
For our fourth instalment, Stephen and James discuss mental health. They talk about their personal struggles, becoming more aware of their issues and how they learnt to look after their own mental health and thrive. More information about Mental Health and Support: Website Further Support for LGBT Mental Health (MIND) Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: IG: @arethegaysok_pod

S1E3: Gay shame

Jun 26 2023 35 mins  
In our third episode, Stephen and James explore the topic of gay shame. They discuss what gay shame means to them personally, share their own experiences and talk about how they have dealt with feeling shame as a gay person. Website Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: IG: @arethegaysok_podcast TikTok: @arethegaysok Produced by Ben Morling at High-Rise Communications. Foll