Join me for this thoughtful conversation with psychotherapist, Steve Lapuk, as we discuss his work helping gay men address self-destructive behaviors by understanding the root causes and learning how to soothe ourselves to get our needs met. 

Steve and talk about:

1. How the trauma of growing up can fuel self-harming behaviors
2. How to use the “Hangover Effect” to determine if you’re self-medicating
3. What a “manic flight” is and why it drives self-destructive choices
4. What you can do to start taking better care of yourself 

About Steve Lapuk

Based in Los Angeles, you can find Steve at www.stevelapuk.com. 

Resources mentioned

Out of the Shadows: Reimagining Gay Men’s Lives by Walt Odets, PhD


About Buck Dodson, Host

Learn more about me and how I help gay men like you live and love well by visiting www.buckdodson.com and following me on Instagram and Facebook. 

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