Simon Fung is the host and creator of the podcast, &#34;Dear Alana.&#34; The show quickly became a hit, touching the hearts of millions with a universal story of coming of age amidst the struggle for self-acceptance. In this episode, Simon discusses his intense pursuit to alter his sexual orientation in order to follow his dream of becoming a catholic priest. He shares his candid revelations, from the depths of conversion therapy to overcoming shame and embracing his true self. His story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. If there&#39;s one thing to take away, it&#39;s that vulnerability can pave the way for profound personal growth and lead us to a more honest and compassionate existence. In this episode:<ul><li>Navigating Sexual Identity and Conversion Therapy</li><li>The Healing Power of Group Therapy:</li><li>The Philosophical and Religious Underpinnings of Conversion Therapy</li><li>The Essence of Masculinity</li><li>Overcoming Trauma Through Martial Arts</li><li>Impact of Community and Religion on Personal Identity</li></ul>Links & Resources:<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&d=DwMFAg&e=&m=rO4qHGnMKJzFf-OQRxBQCYU7WSN9b7Uc4tz8M3qnO3ugtFV9VOFXRY4AyqJ5bklz&r=llBQQo8AwH2WJldpPUrwigDNWS4PfY7AW0gC991B98s&s=e8-A1s1Mlg9Gka-SXNDwvD0fF9mpBpAIwg5T7VPab0Q&u=http-3A__simonkentfung.com" rel="nofollow">Simonkentfung.com</a><a href="https://dearalana.com/" rel="nofollow">Dearalana.com</a>Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @dearalanapodCharity: <a href="http://www.alanafaithchen.org" rel="nofollow">www.alanafaithchen.org</a>You can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting the word HOME to 741741.Or you can contact the LGBT National Hotline for free, confidential support at 888-843-4564And you can find a list of these and more resources at <a href="https://www.alanafaithchen.org/help" rel="nofollow">AlanaFaithChen.org/help</a>As of the airing of this episode, 22 states have passed legislation to protect LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy practices. And more states have legislation pending. Organizations like <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/" rel="nofollow">The Trevor Project</a> and <a href="https://bornperfect.org/" rel="nofollow">Born Perfect</a> are at the forefront of the fight to end conversion therapy.Want to know where your state stands? You can find out by going to <a href="https://www.lgbtmap.org/" rel="nofollow">LGBTmap.org</a>We want to hear from you! Our greatest hope in this final season is that you’ll share with us your most cherished episode or standout guest and let us know why it left an impact on you. We&#39;re compiling a special episode and your voice might just be featured!Call or text us at 310-243-6364 or you can email us at hello@allthewiserpodcast.com. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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