Unshaming podcast

Unshaming

Through intimate interviews, people who once hid themselves in shame now tell their stories of resilience — in vivid imagery. They hope to inspire you to ask yourself, “is the shame mine or someone else’s?” Hosted by Jordan Gonsalves. #StayUnshaming with us at Instagram.com/unshaming and UnshamingPodcast.com. Tell us what you're unshaming at unshamingpodcast@gmail.com!

Through intimate interviews, people who once hid themselves in shame now tell their stories of resilience — in vivid imagery. They hope to inspire you to ask yourself, “is the shame mine or someone else’s?” Hosted by Jordan Gonsalves. #StayUnshaming with us at Instagram.com/unshaming and UnshamingPodcast.com. Tell us what you're unshaming at unshamingpodcast@gmail.com!

 

#31

My New Podcast: "But We Loved," Episode 3

[Send us a Text Message.] (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/696112/open_sms) The third episode of my new show, "<a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/but-we-loved/id1745330721'>But We Loved</a>" with iHeartMedia. Here's the description: But We Loved is a new podcast that showcases the untold stories of queer history through intimate interviews with LGBTQ+ elders, who share their wisdom, their struggle, and — most importantly – their triumph. You'll learn queer history, but through the storytelling you'll feel like you were actually there.Listen on: ---<a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/but-we-loved/id1745330721'>Apple</a> ---<a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/5E1sl82R4ATVRBc6xEP5Um?si=3316403defdf46c3&nd=1&dlsi=08d142f431fe4e62'>Spotify</a> ---<a href='https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/50813fbf-b939-41d3-a049-c5a083489841/but-we-loved'>Amazon Music</a> ... Read more

23 May 2024

45 MINS

45:54

23 May 2024


#30

My New Podcast: "But We Loved," Episode 2

[Send us a Text Message.] (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/696112/open_sms) The second episode of my new show, "<a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/but-we-loved/id1745330721'>But We Loved</a>" with iHeartMedia. Here's the description: As a gay kid growing up Catholic, in conservative Texas, Jordan Gonsalves knew nothing about queer history. Now, as a journalist, he’s searching for the stories he craved when he was coming of age. Through intimate interviews with LGBTQ+ elders, Jordan uncovers the untold stories of queer history. And in the process, he discovers the role models he always needed and the wisdom they’ve been waiting to pass down.Listen everywhere you get podcasts. ... Read more

16 May 2024

28 MINS

28:48

16 May 2024


#29

My New Podcast: "But We Loved," Episode 1

[Send us a Text Message.] (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/696112/open_sms) The second episode of my new show, "<a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/but-we-loved/id1745330721'>But We Loved</a>" with iHeartMedia. Here's the description: As a gay kid growing up Catholic, in conservative Texas, Jordan Gonsalves knew nothing about queer history. Now, as a journalist, he’s searching for the stories he craved when he was coming of age. Through intimate interviews with LGBTQ+ elders, Jordan uncovers the untold stories of queer history. And in the process, he discovers the role models he always needed and the wisdom they’ve been waiting to pass down.Listen everywhere you get podcasts. ... Read more

16 May 2024

37 MINS

37:55

16 May 2024


#28

Sex & Dating Advice, Unshaming Style

[Send us a Text Message.] (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/696112/open_sms) Answering your sex & dating questions! Don't get too excited... you're getting #unshaming advice. ---Letter 1 — 3:56 ---Letter 2 — 31:30 ---Letter 3 — 47:21 <a href='https://www.shennydelosangeles.com/'>Shenny De Los Angeles</a> returns to the pod this episode. She is an actress, activist, and poet. Engage with her here. ---Shenny’s <a href='https://www.instagram.com/angeloftongue/'>instagram</a>:  ---Shenny’s email where you can write to her: <a href='mailto:shennyangeles@gmail.com'>shennyangeles@gmail.com</a> #StayUnshaming with us at <a href='http://www.instagram.com/unshaming'>instagram.com/unshaming</a> and<a href='https://www.unshamingpodcast.com/'> unshamingpodcast.com</a>.  Email us your unshaming questions and stories at unshamingpodcast@gmail.com ... Read more

20 Jun 2022

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:01

20 Jun 2022


#27

The Unshaming Journey: Forgiveness, Anger, and Safeness

[Send us a Text Message.] (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/696112/open_sms) Wtf does unshaming even mean?! We dive into it all in this episode. Nikila Cranage, host of <a href='https://badbehaviorpodcast.com/#info'>Bad Behavior Podcast</a>, joins the show.In this episode, we reference Jor's unshaming journey. You can listen to his episode on the shame of being gay <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starter-episode-shame-of-being-gay/id1495535622?i=1000464334308'>here</a>. We also reference an episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show about forgiveness — watch that <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwcp_oEIwnU'>here</a>.TW: this episode briefly touches on sexual abuse.#StayUnshaming with us at <a href='http://www.instagram.com/unshaming'>instagram.com/unshaming</a> and<a href='https://www.unshamingpodcast.com/'> unshamingpodcast.com</a>.  ... Read more

25 May 2022

47 MINS

47:33

25 May 2022


#26

Shame of Being Gay & Royal (With Prince Manvendra)

[Send us a Text Message.] (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/696112/open_sms) A glimpse into the royal life of a prince...Prince Manvendra's family is part of a 600 year dynasty in India. Learn more about him below: ---<a href='https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/31/world/asia/india-prince-manvendra-gay-rights.html'>NY Times article </a> ---<a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6a39D0PtPM'>Prince Manvendra on the Oprah Show</a> #StayUnshaming with us at <a href='http://www.instagram.com/unshaming'>instagram.com/unshaming</a> and<a href='https://www.unshamingpodcast.com/'> unshamingpodcast.com</a>.  ... Read more

22 Apr 2022

38 MINS

38:53

22 Apr 2022


#25

Season 2 Finale: The Lessons of Adventure

[Send us a Text Message.] (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/696112/open_sms) Unshaming returns in Fall 2021! You can #StayUnshaming with us <a href='http://www.instagram.com/unshaming'>instagram.com/unshaming</a> and<a href='https://www.unshamingpodcast.com/'> unshamingpodcast.com</a>.  Join us for this powerful conversation with host <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jorplease/'>Jordan Gonsalves</a> on grief, intuition, validation from social media, and following your dreams.Thank you for a fabulous Season 2. You can support Unshaming at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/unshaming'>patreon.com/unshaming.</a>  ... Read more

16 Aug 2021

34 MINS

34:41

16 Aug 2021


#24

Shame of Serious Mental Illness

[Send us a Text Message.] (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/696112/open_sms) This episode contains discussion around sexual abuse and suicide.Victoria Lee is a fiction author, PhD Psychologist, and neuroscientist. She also lives with Psychotic Depression. Her work centers around representing people with mental illnesses as folks who have the same hopes and dreams as everyone else. Her new novel, <a href='https://bookshop.org/books/a-lesson-in-vengeance-9780593305843/9780593305829'>A Lesson in Vengeance</a>.  does just that.If you or someone you know is being or has been sexually abused, and would like help, please find resources below: ---National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE ---Chat with a trained specialist <a href='https://hotline.rainn.org/online'>RAINN.org</a> ---<a href='https://www.rainn.org/after-sexual-assault'>Resources for survivors and allies</a> You can support Unshaming at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/unshaming'>patreon.com/unshaming.</a> #StayUnshaming with us at <a href='http://www.instagram.com/unshaming'>instagram.com/unshaming</a> and<a href='https://www.unshamingpodcast.com/'> unshamingpodcast.com</a>.  ... Read more

03 Aug 2021

46 MINS

46:43

03 Aug 2021


#23

Hair Transplant Surgery

[Send us a Text Message.] (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/696112/open_sms) What's it like losing a core piece of your identity? Losing a core sense of belonging? Hair. In this episode, we explore these questions through the hair loss journey of <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ronaldthomashinton/'>Ronald Hinton</a>, who documented his experience in the new documentary My Hair, My Rules.You can stream My Hair, My Rules, <a href='https://checkout.liftoff.network/judges-select-features-new-york-2021'>here</a>. You can support Unshaming at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/unshaming'>patreon.com/unshaming.</a> #StayUnshaming with us at <a href='http://www.instagram.com/unshaming'>instagram.com/unshaming</a> and<a href='https://www.unshamingpodcast.com/'> unshamingpodcast.com</a>.  ... Read more

20 Jul 2021

36 MINS

36:23

20 Jul 2021


#22

Shame of LGBTQ+ Persecution in Russia/Chechnya

[Send us a Text Message.] (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/696112/open_sms) This episode contains candid descriptions of human rights violations against LGBTQ+ people in Chechnya. Listener discretion is advised. <a href='https://www.hrw.org/about/people/tanya-lokshina'>Tanya Lokshima</a> is the associate director for <a href='https://www.hrw.org/about/about-us'>Human Rights Watch’s</a> Europe and Central Asia division, based in Moscow. She has extensively covered and exposed the human-rights abuses against LGBTQ+ people in Russia/Chechnya throughout her career. You can follow her work <a href='https://twitter.com/intent/follow?screen_name=TanyaLokshina'>here</a>. Background information: ---<a href='https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/07/03/the-gay-men-who-fled-chechnyas-purge'>New Yorker article</a> exposing the anti-gay purges in Chechnya ---<a href='https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/welcome-to-chechnya'>Welcome to Chechnya</a> documentary ---<a href='https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/06/15/police-kidnap-chechen-woman-who-escaped-abuse'>Information</a> on Halimat Tarmova ---<a href='https://lgbtnet.org/en/'>Information</a> on the Russian LGBT Network — the organization helping LGBTQ+ flee persecution You can support Unshaming at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/unshaming'>patreon.com/unshaming.</a> #StayUnshaming with us at <a href='http://www.instagram.com/unshaming'>instagram.com/unshaming</a> and<a href='https://www.unshamingpodcast.com/'> unshamingpodcast.com</a>.  ... Read more

23 Jun 2021

42 MINS

42:24

23 Jun 2021


#21

Shame of Surviving Sexual Abuse (with Shaun T)

[Send us a Text Message.] (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/696112/open_sms) This episode contains candid descriptions of sexual abuse and child molestation — listener discretion is advised. In this episode, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/shaunt/'>Shaun T</a> tells his story of surviving child molestation by his mother’s boyfriend. He discusses how he forgave his abuser and ultimately learned to forgive himself. He also shares how his experiences made him a better partner, father, and person. Shaun T is one of the most iconic fitness influencers in the world. His message of trust and believe has flourished into an entire brand that has impacted millions of lives. If you or someone you know is being or has been sexually abused, and would like help, please find resources below: ---National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE ---Chat with a trained specialist <a href='https://hotline.rainn.org/online'>RAINN.org</a> ---<a href='https://www.rainn.org/after-sexual-assault'>Resources for survivors and allies</a> You can support Unshaming at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/unshaming'>patreon.com/unshaming.</a> #StayUnshaming with us at <a href='http://www.instagram.com/unshaming'>instagram.com/unshaming</a> and<a href='https://www.unshamingpodcast.com/'> unshamingpodcast.com</a>.  ... Read more

07 Jun 2021

44 MINS

44:28

07 Jun 2021