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Looking In ... growing up gay, impoverished and forgotten.

Looking In ... growing up gay, impoverished and forgotten.

By: Wayne Hesler-Mondore
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Hello y'all.

My name is Wayne Hesler-Mondore, and this is my attempt to tell my story of growing up in a small country town and what it was like keeping my secrets. It's also sort of my self help in exploring my feelings, thoughts and how they made me who I am today.

If you have a story about me, or your own story you would like to share please do.

You can reach me at ... 315-801-9655 or hmpdllc@icloud.com and I look forward to hearing your stories.

New episodes Saturday mornings at 8am.

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Episodes
  • Looking In - E2 - Why This Title

    Looking In - E2 - Why This Title
    Oct 6 2025

    Have you ever felt like you're "Looking In" on your own life? Join your host, Wayne Hesler-Mondore, as I take you inside a lifetime of living on the outside, from a challenging childhood in a small 1970s town to coming out later in life after decades of conforming to expectations.

    This is the intimate story of a gay man who grew up feeling impoverished and forgotten—a man who, in the face of family secrets and trauma, can see his most defining memories only from the distance of an outsider’s perspective. Join Wayne as he works to reclaim his narrative, exploring the resilience it takes to finally step through the window and live on the inside.

    Once again thank you so very much for taking the time and listen to me ramble about my life. If you have a story or want to discuss an episode, we would love to hear from you. Call us at 315-801-9655 Email at hmpdllc@icloud.com

    Or leave us a comment in your favorite podcast app. Visit our website: https://loookingin.podbean.com/

    Any views expressed or discussed during the show are those of their respective persons and/or personalities and not to be considered the views of "Looking In" or our hosts. Be a sponsor and we'll shower you with love and appreciation: Sponsor our Shows Connect with us anywhere: Connect with Us
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    25 mins
  • Looking In - E1 - Introduction

    Looking In - E1 - Introduction
    Sep 2 2025

    This has been re-broadcast from Tango Talks - E15. Hello everyone.... this Tango Talks Episode is an introduction to my new podcast.. "Looking In . . . Growing up gay, impoverished and forgotten. What it was like to grow up in a small upstate NY town being gay (closeted) poor, abused and feeling forgotten. Talks with friends growing up, stories they tell share about me.

    Once again thank you so very much for taking the time and listen to me ramble about my life. If you have a story or want to discuss an episode, we would love to hear from you. Call us at 315-801-9655 Email at hmpdllc@icloud.com

    Or leave us a comment in your favorite podcast app. Visit our website: https://loookingin.podbean.com/

    Any views expressed or discussed during the show are those of their respective persons and/or personalities and not to be considered the views of "Looking In" or our hosts. Be a sponsor and we'll shower you with love and appreciation: Sponsor our Shows Connect with us anywhere: Connect with Us
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    29 mins
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