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.
Peer navigator Ben Bamber shares his experiences of living with HIV for over 10 years, discussing his diagnosis and how the public reacts, in an interview with hosts Stephen and James.
18 Nov 2024
S2E3: Proud Trust
Molly Houghton of the Proud Trust discusses the experiences of young LGBTQIA+ individuals, the challenges they face, and improvements within the community in an interview with Stephen and James.
4 Nov 2024
S2E2: Controlling Chemsex
Stephen and James interview Ignacio Labayen de Inza, CEO of Controlling Chemsex, about the definition, interventions, and recovery process surrounding chemsex.
20 Oct 2024
S2E1: Welcome Back
Hosts Stephen and James reflect on lessons learned from season one of their podcast and preview upcoming topics and guests for season two.
11 Sept 2023
S1E8: Queer Lit
Matt Cornford from Queer Lit discusses the importance of dedicated queer bookstores and shares favorite books with the hosts, exploring various sub-genres and personal journeys in this interview.
21 Aug 2023
S1E7: Therapy
Hosts Stephen and James discuss their experiences with therapy, including finding the right therapist, different types of therapy, and the benefits of persevering to find the right fit.
8 Aug 2023
S1E6: Sobriety
Hosts Stephen and James discuss their personal paths to sobriety, highlighting the challenges, empowerment, and unexpected opportunities that arose from transforming their lives in this interview episode.
25 Jul 2023
S1E5: Addiction
Hosts James and Stephen explore the connection between addiction and the LGBTQIA+ community, sharing personal experiences and paths to recovery in this episode.
10 Jul 2023
S1E4: Mental health
Hosts Stephen and James explore mental health, sharing personal struggles and discussing how they learned to prioritize their well-being in this episode.
26 Jun 2023
S1E3: Gay shame
Hosts Stephen and James delve into the complexities of gay shame, sharing personal experiences and coping mechanisms in this episode, an intimate exploration of identity.
12 Jun 2023
S1E2: Coming Out
Hosts Stephen and James explore the complexities of coming out, sharing personal stories and discussing the challenges faced while coming to terms with their sexualities in this interview episode.
29 May 2023
S1E1: Introduction - Meet our Hosts
Hosts Stephen and James introduce themselves and preview upcoming discussions on coming out, mental health, and queer literature in this introductory episode.
23 May 2023
Trailer Episode!
The hosts introduce "Are the Gays OK?" podcast, previewing discussions on coming out, gay shame, mental health, and addiction within the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Ben Bamber
Molly Houghton
Ignacio Labayen de Inza
Matt Cornford
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