Queerify | Demystifying Wellness for QTBIPOC

Freedom To Be Queerly You w/ Luis Cornejo | Episode 28


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On this latest episode we get vulnerable with the one and only Luis Cornejo (He, Him, They, Them) a Queer, Indigenous, Latinx(e), Licensed Marriage & Family/Sex Therapist, a model and host of the podcast, Queer Magic.

Luis shares his journey towards embracing his queer expression, and how being authentic impacted his private practice serving the QTBIPOC community. He also discusses the importance of healthy relationships in personal growth, and how being honest about your personal experience can help you heal through trauma. 

We hope this episode brings you closer to YOU queer kittens! 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00 Embracing Radical Acceptance and Self-Care

00:53 Introducing the Hosts: Stories of Queer Identity and Empowerment

02:49 Journey to Self-Discovery: Moving Away and Finding Oneself

04:10 The Transformative Power of College and Embracing Queerness

12:37 Unpacking Religious Trauma and Embracing Queer Identity

15:33 The Journey of Self-Acceptance and Launching a Private Practice

33:43 Overcoming People Pleasing and Embracing Authenticity

36:19 Unlearning People Pleasing: A Journey to Self-Love

36:57 The Roots of People Pleasing: Trauma and Survival

38:32 Personal Growth: From Self-Neglect to Self-Care

40:20 The Power of Supportive Relationships

41:07 Love and Learning in a Long-Term Partnership

42:55 Embracing Differences: The Dynamics of a Complementary Relationship

44:16 Navigating Love, Self-Discovery, and Therapy Together

46:11 The Importance of Communication and Empathy in Relationships

49:37 Green Flags and Red Flags in Connections

59:49 Radical Acceptance and Self-Care: Closing Thoughts

WELLNESS RESOURCES:

Check out all the wellness resources mentioned on the podcast here

THE TEAM:

♊ Host: V (All Pronouns Accepted) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠

♑ Executive Producer: Stevie Cua (All Pronouns Accepted) ⁠@steviesees⁠

♋ Producer: Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠

♈ Associate Producer: Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠

CONNECT:

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Podcast produced bypukapuka. Cover photo by Niko Storment. Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him). Episode transcripts available by request⁠.

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