The Bear Share Show

Why are we so hard on ourselves? Why do we shame ourselves so much on our bodies? Who says we cannot be happy until we are perfectly at our desired body? Let's let go of the needless shame, and strive to be the best we can be. We feel constantly less than and it simply isn't healthy. In this episode, my friend Patrick Scott and I discuss the challenges we face in our minds when it comes to shame and our bodies while discussing ways we can push through it to achieve our goals. 

We are constantly told to be healthy and watch out for heart and brain related issues. While important, we as a Bear and LGBTQIA community don't talk enough about the health of our other organs. In this episode my special guest Phil Forte and I, break down why it is important to pay attention to your other organs, such as your liver and kidneys, as well as what role you can play to help others as an organ donor. For more information on how to be an Organ Donor, visit www.organdonor.gov.

Many gay Asian Americans struggle coming out as being gay often goes against cultural beliefs and practices. Unfortunately, this leave many feeling lost, alone, and depressed. In this episode, my friend William Vuong shares his incredible and vulnerable story of how coming out affected his relationships with his family, his mental health, and his ability to give advice to those finding themselves in a similar situation. 

Body Dysmorphia affects a large number of people that have extreme body image issues. While we mostly associate this condition with women, gay men and yes, even gay bears, are just as likely to experience body dysmorphia as well. I sadly am no exception as body dysmorphia has plagued my life.  In this episode, Jake Briscoe a former strongman competitor, and I break down what it means to have body dysmorphia, why we develop it, and what we hope to see change for people and how they look at their bodies in the future.   

Body Image Issues are something I am sadly no stranger to. It doesn't matter how much I weigh, or how often I exercise, negative self image is something that I have struggled with my whole life. Sadly, it turns out I am by far not the only one to experience this. Body image issues are universal and heavily prevalent in the LGBTQ and Bear communities, and it is something that should be discussed more openly and freely. With that in mind, this is Part 1 of my Body Image series, where I go into detail about my own body image issues, with an explanation into why I developed them, and how I am working through them. The point is many of us have body image concerns, but we aren't alone, and perhaps together we can find ways to get support to overcome them. 

What is "Toxic Masculinity"? Why is it so terrible, yet sadly so common? In this episode I am joined with the beloved Jeremy Morse, where we dive into Toxic Masculinity and how we as a gay and bear community strive to do and be better. 

In the world of social media there are social media influencers, but what does that mean and how does someone become one? In this episode Nathan Piland, a real social media influencer and recording artist, gives us a behind the scenes look at the "glamourous" life of social media.   

Now that people are going back to the gay bars and Pride is here, why not get a closer look at what it is like to work at a bear bar. In this episode, my special guest host Randy Pulley and I discuss the bear nightlife scene. Listen as we talk about Go Go Dancing, working at the bar, Pride, post Covid-19 nightlife and if gay bars will even still need to be be around in the future.