The Gay Podcast for Everyone
Angela Briones
When I came out to my family, I was essentially asking them to come on this new journey with me. They were now the family of an LGBTQ+ person, and it was new to all of us. In this podcast, I chat with parents who chose unconditional love over fear and whose supportive conversations are helping to keep the closet door open. I also chat with folx in my LGBTQ+ community, who share their stories so that parents, families, and friends can listen in and understand the journey more. You don't have to understand the journey to choose unconditional love, an...
42. Let them sparkle: a conversation with Give Them Glitter podcast
Three words: Give.Them.Glitter. There is so much meaning in just three words!In this episode, Joshua and LesLeigh, the creators and hosts of the Give Them Glitter podcast, join me to talk about their podcast, join me to talk about their podcast, where they share their life stories about marriage, family, and raising two young boys, one who is non-binary and expresses himself with dresses and things outside of traditional gender norms and one who is more gender traditional. LesLeigh and Joshua us
Mar 1, • 48:05
41. Holding space for optimism in 2025 with Molly Lee of Optimistic Soap
Post-election, we're in a year that is very concerning regarding the rights of my LGBTQ+ community. I'm trying hard to hold space for things like joy and optimism and feel stronger than ever that visibility and allyship are vital.So, who better to have a conversation about optimism and allyship than Molly Lee, the owner of Optimistic Soap, an Asian-woman-owned business that makes and sells artisanal handcrafted soap with natural ingredients and also highlights various LGBTQ+ fundraisers through
Jan 12, • 33:00
40. It's all connected: a conversation with Rita-Soledad Fernández-Paulino of Wealth Para Todos
I'm ending the year with a casual and enjoyable conversation with Soledad Fernández-Paulino (they/them), the founder and CEO of Wealth Para Todos, a money and self-care coaching company dedicated to empowering BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ communities.The overall topic of our conversation was gender roles in the household and how we shift traditional household tasks from gender to skill set or personal preference. However, this conversation ended up flowing in so many wonderful directions, and we tou
Dec 8, 2024 • 39:58
39. He Played With Dolls. A chat with writer, Luis Ignacio Andrade
My guest today is Luis Ignacio Andrade. He's a writer whose collection of essays in He Played With Dolls, chronicles his life as a Latinx gay male growing up in a family dominated by machismo. The title highlights the stereotypes that folks have about gender and boys showing interest in "girl things": dresses, dolls, and Barbies. In our chat today, Luis shares how he dealt with a lot of shame for those things growing up and how a seemingly small gesture from an uncle gave him a sense of accepta
Nov 1, 2024 • 44:25
38. The Joys (and Challenges) of Trying to Conceive as a Queer Couple: a conversation with Morgan Henry Kerr
Morgan Henry Kerr (she/her) is a queer mom whose journey to parenthood with her wife was filled with a lot of questions. She quickly discovered a lack of resources for the queer community and decided to create the resources and tools she wished she had during her TTC experience.In this episode, Morgan discusses what it means to be a TTC doula and shares some of the tools she uses to help folx navigate the hurdles of trying to conceive. She also shares the hurdles of what it means to be a non-bio
Oct 1, 2024 • 44:49
37. Tapping into the secrets of using our voice (loud and proud!) with Pam Covarrubias, host of the Café con Pam podcast
My guest today is Pam Covarrubias (host of Café con Pam podcast). She is a business coach, podcaster, and speaker, and she introduced a concept called Calladita Culture. Calladita Culture is based on a cultural expression in the Latino culture: "Calladita te ves más bonita" (you're prettier when you're quiet)In this episode, we'll dive into what that expression means and its impact on sharing our voice. Although this is rooted in Latine culture, this is something that so many of us have grown up
Sep 1, 2024 • 38:47
36. Coming Out Later in Life with Jillian Abby, author of Perfectly Queer
In this episode, I chat with author, Jillian Abby (she/her), as we discuss the topic of coming out later in life, which she chronicles in her memoir, Perfectly Queer: Facing Big Fears, Living Hard Truths, and Loving Myself Fully Out of the Closet. Jillian's story, which she shares in her book, is about her coming out later in life - after a nineteen-year marriage and having two children. As you can imagine, it wasn't an easy process.As I was reading it, I stopped right in the middle of it to ask
Aug 1, 2024 • 46:02
35. Ben Greene, author of My Child is Trans, Now What?
Speaker, author, and an LGBTQ+ inclusion advocate, Ben Greene, joins me on the podcast to chat about his book, My Child is Trans, Now What? A Joy-Centered Approach to Support.Ben is a transgender man who is using his voice and his experience to educate parents and families as they navigate questions regarding their child's coming out as transgender. Ben's book is a unique go-to guide for parents of transgendered children, offering insight as to how parents of trans kids can be better allies, bu
Jul 22, 2024 • 43:16
34. Gay Weddings and Proposal Stories
Happy Pride, everyone!For Pride Month, I thought it would be fun to hear some proposal and wedding stories because who doesn't love a gay wedding?In this episode, a few of my past guests share their proposal stories and some of their favorite moments from their weddings. Whether you're in the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, I think you'll enjoy it. It's a great way to celebrate Pride Month! Listen to the guests in past episodes:Episode 23 Holly KrivoEpisode 29 Two Gay Grandpas TravelEpisode 30 Stev
Jun 9, 2024 • 25:44
33. How to Wear Your Pride as an Ally: a chat with Laura Stuart of jewelry brand Laura Elizabeth
In 2021, I got a DM from a jeweler designer named Laura Stuart. She reached out, asking for some feedback on a couple of jewelry designs. She was creating some pieces that she was designing at the request of a grandmother whose grandson was being bullied at school for being gay, and the grandmother wanted Laura's help in designing something that would symbolize her pride and allyship. The story behind those necklaces is such a great story of a grandmother who wanted to support her grandson, and
Jun 1, 2024 • 37:16
32. Can Lesbians Say "Gay"? (solo episode)
"I've noticed more lesbian women referring to themselves as gay... I'm curious as to why." This is something someone said to me recently. An inference that lesbians (like myself) were using the wrong word. At first, I was a bit shocked by the question because I've never known anyone who was bothered by it. Like, this isn't new. Lesbians say gay. It's ok. Then it made me think (Gay men can't be lesbians, so does that mean lesbians can't be gay?). Ultimately, it made me listen to the words folx u
May 19, 2024 • 12:15
31. The impact of culture, family, and privilege with Israel and Sunem Tovar, hosts of Money Noticias podcast.
Israel and Sunem Tovar are first-gen Latine siblings and hosts of Money Noticias podcast.If you’ve listened to their podcast, you know that their dynamic is so fun and supportive. That's why I asked them to join me on this episode - to talk about having the support of our family and our siblings as we live out and proud.Although our lens in this episode is one of our Latine community, the topics we discuss are universal topics within our LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, we discuss:personal sto
May 1, 2024 • 39:00
30. Steve Silverman, host of World Gone Good Podcast
Steve Silverman is the host of the World Gone Good podcast, where he talks to everyday people about how they’re making the world a little better and finding the good in it. Steve is on the podcast today to share his coming out story and his journey with his family. On this episode, Steve shares:How having a sibling who is also gay (and came out before him) created a challenge for his own coming outHow he considered pretending to be straight because he didn’t want to disappoint his parentsHow his
Apr 1, 2024 • 30:35
29. Two Gay Grandpas Travel (Grandpa Scott and Grandpa Bobby) are life (and travel) goals!
Grandpa Scott and Grandpa Bobby (Two Gay Grandpas Travel) did not set out to be YouTube sensations. But in December of 2023, thanks to a shout-out from a social media influencer, Scott and Bobby's YouTube travel channel took off!Their YouTube channel (Two Gay Grandpas Travel) now has 98,000 subscribers (and counting) and chronicles their many travel adventures. From hiking to cruises, the grandpas share personal, heartfelt videos in hopes of sharing their love for travel.Now, people from all ove
Mar 18, 2024 • 43:34
28. Charly Stoever (aka Traveler Charly) of Millionaire Unicorn podcast talks about top surgery, chosen family and personal and financial independence.
Charly Stoever (he/they, aka Traveler Charly, ) is a non-binary latinx money coach, speaker, and host of the Unicorn Millionaire Podcast.On a recent post on their Instagram, Charly wrote about everything they wish they had known before getting top surgery and aligning with their true self. The post was honest and inspirational, and I asked them to join me for an episode to talk about it.From going to the hospital alone and not having the support of their family to carving out personal and fina
Mar 1, 2024 • 41:11
27. Why a supportive family makes all the difference, with Surviving podcast host, David Keck
David's family told him these words: we cannot fully love you if we don't know all of you.Talk about unconditional love. Today's guest, David Keck (host of Surviving podcast), quite literally came out with the help of his family. Just as he was grappling with his religion and his sexuality, yet going through the motions of life (girlfriends, breakups, etc), his family sat him down and talked to him about the importance of accepting himself rather than trying to be someone he wasn't. David also
Feb 1, 2024 • 31:45
26. Awkward Conversations. Stronger Connections.
Welcome back to a new season of the podcast!Awkward Conversations. Stronger Connections. That's the vibe for this episode and for this podcast season because, sometimes, good things come from uncomfortable conversations!When I came out to my family, it wasn't an easy conversation. But it definitely built a stronger connection. And, over time, it allowed us to recognize the similarities in relationships, in general. As I get older, though, I've discovered that there are more uncomfortable topics
Jan 9, 2024 • 13:09
25. Dr. Jen Towns, author of Our Deepest Roots: Navigating Past Trauma to Build Healthier Queer Relationships
In her book, Our Deepest Roots: Navigating Past Trauma to Build Healthier Queer Relationships, Dr. Jen Towns (aka Your Queer Therapist) discusses the intersection of trauma and relationships in the queer community. In this episode, we chat about:how our experiences shape our sense of safety and affect how we handle situations (like holding our partners' hands in public). how our past experiences directly affect our interpersonal relationshipshow to acknowledge our trauma(s) and better communica
Aug 1, 2023 • 40:29
Ep. 24. Solo episode: Be PROUD of your progress. Happy Pride-365
This is a quick episode about celebrating Pride and the progress we've made in our journey. Sometimes it's easy to forget how much progress we've made and how much positive change we've designed for ourselves, but hopefully this episode serves as a reminder of all the steps it took to get to where you are today in your Pride journey. Happy Pride - 365. Mentioned in this episode: Arlan Hamilton, Holly Krivo (episode 23), Anna K. Morris (episode 22), Love Temple TX
Jul 1, 2023 • 11:35
23. BONUS: Is it coming out or is it just stating a fact? A conversation with LGBQ+ podcaster, Holly Krivo
In this episode, I chat with Holly Krivo, host of the Sober-ish Uprising podcast, about our shared experiences moving out of Austin and into new cities/neighborhoods. We're both openly gay women who have been out for many years, but we have different experiences in how we come out to our neighbors. As a community, we come out over and over again. In this episode, we pose the question of whether we should see it as coming out or whether we're simply stating a fact. Join us for a casual conversati
Jun 5, 2023 • 43:32
22. You Are Loved. A message of unconditional love with life coach, Anna K. Morris
In today's episode, one of my favorite people joins me for a chat about unconditional love, advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, and how to find your superpower (aka just be yourself).Anna K. Morris is a life and transformation coach and LGBTQ+ ally who is using her voice to advocate for her local LGBTQ+ community. In August of 2022, her non-profit group Love Temple TX put up a billboard in Temple, Texas with a simple, but impactful message for the community -- an outline of the state of Texas
Jun 1, 2023 • 39:25
21. Mini-Episode: a podcasty chat about self-publishing with author Lisa Brennan
Part 2 of my chat with Lisa Brennan, author of The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child. In this mini-episode, Lisa joins me to talk about the process of writing your first book and navigating the world of self-publishing.If you're interested in writing a book, Lisa gives some great tips on self-publishing and how to stay dedicated to the page! Find Lisa's book here:Treasuring My Transgender Child: The Auditorium in My Mind at Barnes and Noble.Treasuring My Transgender Child:
May 3, 2023 • 13:29
20. Lisa Brennan, author of The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child
In her book, The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child, Lisa Brennan opens up about her experience of having her child come out to her as a transgender woman. She openly talks about her journey from sadness and grief to unwavering pride, and shares how it's possible to give your child unconditional support while navigating your own journey, questions, and fears. In this episode, we chat about her book, her unanticipated role as an LGBTQ+ advocate, and what it means to come out
May 2, 2023 • 30:11
19. BONUS: Stumbling through topics and conversations and learning as you go with guest, Lori Briones
In the trailer for this podcast, I mentioned the acronym LGBTQ without the "+" at the end. I panicked about it. Was I unintentionally excluding a section of my community from the conversation? Because that wasn't my intention.Certain topics cause us to pause and ask ourselves if we said something right, or if there might be a better way to say something, overall. In this episode, my sister, Lori Briones, and I dive into how we can give ourselves the grace to fumble through conversations. Join us
Apr 18, 2023 • 36:51
18. LGBTQ+ therapist, speaker, and mindset coach, Bhavna Raithatha
Bhavna Raithatha is a therapist, a public speaker, and a personal coach.This episode discusses how the messages we get as children affect us in our adult lives. Many times, we live out the expectations of others rather than ourselves, and Bhavna reminds us of the importance of designing a life of your own. Bhavna came out later in life, after a long marriage to her husband. After coming out to him, as well as coming out to her mother, she began to cultivate the life that she wanted. Bhavna's st
Apr 1, 2023 • 56:31
17. Mini-Episode: a podcasty chat with Nichole Abshire, co-host, Go Behind the Ballot podcast about the realities of podcasting
Part 2 of my chat with Nichole Abshire, co-host, Go Behind the Ballot podcast.In this mini-episode, Nichole Abshire joins me to talk about the process of podcasting and creating a podcast.If you're interested in podcasting or just wanna take the leap to do something creative, we hope you'll find some motivation in this episode!For podcasting blog posts, go https://angbriones.com/blogAnd check out Go Behind the Ballot podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Mar 2, 2023 • 20:33
16. How to be a supportive LGBTQ+ parent while you're still on your own journey with Nichole Abshire, co-host, Go Behind the Ballot podcast
Nichole Abshire is a writer, an actor and co-host of the podcast Go Behind the Ballot. In today's episode, Nichole chats with me about why she decided to share her journey as an LGBTQ+ parent on her podcast, the ways in which her children have expanded her mindset, and how she found community in other LGBTQ+ parents and local organizations. You can follow Nichole at gobehindtheballot.com @gobehindtheballot on Instagram, @gobehindballot on Twitter
Mar 1, 2023 • 39:54
15. Joselyn Martin of Breast Cancer is Boring Podcast: Bachelor-ish chat and a whole lot more
Whether you're a fan of The Bachelor or not, you're gonna want to dive into this episode! Joselyn Martin of Breast Cancer is Boring podcast joins me to talk about more than just The Bachelor, as we also dive into her POV as a nurse and how she tries to create a safe space for her LGBTQ+ patients. In part one, we chat about Becca Tilley of The Bachelor. Becca and her girlfriend, Hailey Kiyoko, recently made their relationship public and we're here to celebrate them! But why haven't we heard much
Feb 1, 2023 • 36:57
14. Season 2 Intro Episode: A recap of New Year's Eve
New Year. New Season. Not-so-new name. Welcome (back) to The Gay Podcast for Everyone!In this episode, I share about a New Year's Eve party in my neighborhood. I posted about it on Instagram and mentioned that I would recap the "before and after" on the podcast. New neighborhood, new neighbors...new people to come out to. Topics in this episode:How do you come out to new people? Do you use the labels "girlfriend", "boyfriend", "partner"? Or do you let people figure it out via LGBTQ+ content clu
Jan 19, 2023 • 10:25
Trailer: The Gay Podcast for Everyone
Welcome to the second season of They Can't All be Betty. This is the Gay Podcast for Everyone!
Jan 18, 2023 • 0:55
13. The Final Episode(?): A look back (and what's to come) with guest host, Lori Briones
Joined by my sister, Lori (Episode 1: Siblings and Allies), we talk about how the Betty podcast series has opened up each of our viewpoints, what's next for the podcast, and also share some exciting news!update: You're on Speaker podcast is pending. Stay tuned! Transcript available.
Sep 16, 2021 • 27:59
12. Rick Clemons, Podcast Host of Life (UN)Closeted and 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk
Rick Clemons is a podcaster, international speaker, and a men's coming out coach who inspires gay men to live life with no excuses, no fears, no apologies. Rick was a late bloomer coming out of the closet and uses that experience to motivate and inspire audiences to break out of the closets of their lives. Follow Rick at www.rickclemons.com
Jul 21, 2021 • 43:28
11. Deborah Miranda: Gen X Money Coach and LGBTQ mom
Deborah Miranda is a Seattle-based Gen X Money Coach, blogger, and LGBTQ mom. In this episode, we discuss how our Hispanic/Latino culture tends to avoid sensitive topics, such as money and sexual orientation, how she advocates for her LGBTQ child, and how to navigate the use of different pronouns when your child identifies as non-binary.Deborah can be reached across all social media platforms via @mybeebudget and at mybeebudget.com.Mentioned in this episode:Acceptance (LGBTQ Pride) Collection b
Jun 16, 2021 • 34:20
10. BONUS: Let's talk about The Bachelor (the Colton Chronicles)
Join me and my co-host for this episode, Joselyn Martin of Breast Cancer is Boringpodcast.We discuss Colton Underwood's coming out and our frustration with the fact that every recent Bachelor contestant has no idea what they want. Ben Higgins... Pilot Pete... Colton Underwood...Matt James.... why were they on this show?! If you're a fan of The Bachelor, you'll love this. If you're not a fan, you'll love Joselyn's witty banter! Colton Underwood's Good Morning America (coming out) interviewColton
May 26, 2021 • 48:18
9. Chris Tompkins, author of Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground
Author Chris Tompkins joins me to discuss his upcoming book, Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground.We also discuss the topic of internalized homophobia, and how heteronormative language creates harmful long-lasting subconscious messages.This episode isn't just for parents. It's for everyone who has been affected by the weight of internalized messages, believes in the power of words and intention, and wants to change the conversation! Pre-order Raisin
Apr 6, 2021 • 38:21
8. BONUS: Let's talk about "Jenny's Wedding"
Joined by my fellow friends and writers, this is a deep dive into the 2015 film, Jenny's Wedding, a coming out film that focuses on the parent POV. With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 25%, it didn't get a lot of love from audiences or critics, but it's one that just might deserve a second chance. This episode is for writers and film fans who love to talk about writing and film.featured guests:writers Melissa Daniels and Julio Olivera (co-host of The Contrarians podcast) wearethecontrarians.com
Jan 29, 2021 • 56:44
7. Solo Episode: Quick check-in, and thoughts on stereotypes, labels, and Selena
A quick check-in episode, including thoughts on making judgments based on stereotypes and assumptions.Mentioned in this episode:Simple Habits by Matt D'Avella So Money Podcast/ Farnoosh TorabiGo-to Gals Podcast/ Jaclyn Mellone
Dec 24, 2020 • 10:01
6. When your child comes out (and wants a coming out party)
Meet two parents whose 10 year-old son recently came out to them and asked for a coming out party. Still very much at the beginning of their journey, they have a lot of questions and fears, but their one constant is to always foster a space of unconditional love and support. Recorded via Zoom.
Dec 4, 2020 • 31:39
5. Family Talk
A conversation with family friends -- a mother and son -- who discuss how a parent's unwavering support makes all the difference in the journey. Recorded via Zoom.
Oct 1, 2020 • 29:18
4. Just a different journey
This episode is with a mom who has always been supportive of whoever her children were and whoever they wanted to love. For her, it was simply a different, but equally beautiful journey. In spite of the open door, the conversation was still slow to evolve. Podcast recorded via Zoom.
Aug 5, 2020 • 25:12
3. Siblings and Allies: a chat with my sister, Lori Briones
In the first episode of They Can't All be Betty, I chat with my biggest LGBTQ ally -- my sister, Lori.In this conversation, we'll talk about what it's like for me to be out to our family and how, gay or straight, our views about PDA -- especially around our parents -- isn't about sexual orientation, but rather about how we were raised.Recorded via Zoom.
Jun 11, 2020 • 31:25
2. Intro Episode (Part 2): What it means to "Be a Betty."
Who is Betty? What does it mean to "be a Betty"? Inspired by Betty DeGeneres, a "Betty" is the ideal parent/person in the coming out journey. Someone who, in spite of fear, shows up with unconditional love. Unconditional love doesn't mean you still don't have questions, concerns, or fears. It just means we have to help each other through that conversation. This is the gay podcast for everyone!
Jun 2, 2020 • 11:35