Life After the Closet
Life After the Closet explores what happens after we say the words ‘I’m gay’...and real life keeps going. From messy healing and identity shifts to joy, love, humor, and growth, this podcast dives into the raw, honest, and often hilarious stories of gay life beyond the coming-out moment.
Life After the Closet
Latest Episodes
Leaving the Church: Caleb's Story of Self-Discovery After Religion
Caleb shares how he grew up in a strict, Bible-based Christian church, attending multiple services weekly, discouraged from outside relationships, and not celebrating holidays (except Thanksgiving). He left the church because the lifestyle felt...
Sex Work and Self-Discovery: "Owen Daniels" Shares His Story
In this episode, "Owen Daniels" joins the podcast to define sex work as an umbrella term for paid sexual content or acts, from photos and cam work to in-person experiences. He recounts starting during college for financial reasons and sexual ex...
Navigating Sobriety and the Road to Self-Acceptance as a Gay Man
In this episode, Matt shares his journey through coming out, substance abuse, and his path to sobriety. He discusses the struggles he faced with alcohol and drug addiction, which began in college, and highlights the pivotal moments that led him...
From Self-Critique to Self-Compassion: A Candid Talk on Body Dysmorphia
In this episode, I engage with Adam in a candid and insightful conversation about body dysmorphia, particularly within the gay community. Adam shares his personal journey, discussing his struggles with self-image since coming out at 25. The dis...
Life After the Closet
In the first episode of 'Life After the Closet,' host Matt is joined by his longtime friend, Rene, to discuss the inspiration and purpose behind the podcast. They delve into Matt's personal journey of coming out at 30 and all of the unexpected ...