Mindfully Gay Podcast
Welcome to the Mindfully Gay Podcast hosted by Jerry Buie and John Cottrell. Listen to these heart-to-heart conversations that transcend the ordinary.
Guided by a simple yet impactful questions, John and Jerry unravel a tapestry of emotional dialogues. They delve courageously into the essence of what it means to take risks as a gay man, navigating through the intricate pathways of bravery, vulnerability, and the ultimate quest for self-acceptance. Their personal narratives of courageously facing fears and embracing their true selves are not just stories, but powerful testaments to the resilience and vibrancy of the gay experience.
Mindfully Gay Podcast
More Than a Boyfriend: Redefining What Gay Relationship Means (Epi 42)
"More Than a Boyfriend: Redefining What Gay Relationship Means"
🗓️ Air Date: August 29, 2025
What does it really mean to be in a relationship? In this heartfelt episode of the Mindfully Gay Podcast, hosts John Cottrell and Jerry Buie offer a transformative conversation about love, partnership, and the myths we inherit around what relationships should look like--especially as gay men.
Drawing from decades of personal and professional experience, John and Jerry explore how queer men can rewrite the script on intimacy, connection, and identity. They share personal stories--from 30-year partnerships to chosen family and solo living--and challenge the cultural narratives that suggest you're only worthy if you're coupled.
The episode also explores the Five Love Languages and how understanding them can enhance emotional connection in any relationship--romantic, platonic, or self-directed. Whether you're partnered, single, polyamorous, or redefining what intimacy means to you, this episode invites you to center joy, authenticity, and self-love as the foundation of connection.
✨ Don't miss this powerful conversation that reminds us: You are already whole.
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify -- search Mindfully Gay Podcast
📺 Watch the full video podcast on YouTube @MindfullyGayPodcast
🌐 For upcoming events and retreats, visit [MindfullyGay.com](https://mindfullygay.com)
📲 Follow us on Instagram: [@Mindfully_Gay](https://instagram.com/mindfully_gay)
@mindfully_gay (Instagram)