Episodes

  • UNSTR8T Episode Six | Tyler Williamson - Porn, Spiritual Abuse & Chick-fil-A

    UNSTR8T Episode Six | Tyler Williamson - Porn, Spiritual Abuse & Chick-fil-A
    Nov 18 2024
    In this "tell-all" episode, Mitch interviews guest, Tyler Williamson, and they talk about Everything! From Tyler's difficult upbringing, through a heartbreaking and disturbing time of spiritual abuse at a pretty prominently known "ministry", to how he is now using his negative experiences to bring light and awareness to some all to common practices wihtin the evangelical ex-gay/conversion therapy movement. And yes, they talk about everything from porn, to his shocking time within the cult-like organization, to Chick-fil-A! You're going to love Tyler and this episode! IG: @wtylerwilliamson (As referenced in this episode, Tyler's entire 2-part spiritual abuse story is on Mike Maeshiro's podcast, "Confessions of a Reformer")
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    48 mins
  • UNSTR8T Episode Five | Mike Maeshiro - God Made Him Gay

    UNSTR8T Episode Five | Mike Maeshiro - God Made Him Gay
    Nov 3 2024
    In this very candid and informative episode, Mitch talks with gay ex-pastor, author, podcaster and founder of Numa, Mike Maeshiro about life after extreme evangelicalism and all that he's doing to help the queer community heal from bad theology, religious trauma and beyond. mikemaeshiro.com @mikemaeshiro
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    43 mins
  • UNSTR8T Episode Three | Ron Newman - It's Been A Minute

    UNSTR8T Episode Three | Ron Newman - It's Been A Minute
    Oct 27 2024
    Host Mitch Dyer and his childhood best friend, Ron Newman, reconnect after 37 years, and Mitch shares more heart-wrenching details of his personal journey.
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    27 mins
  • Episode Two - Why Is It So Hard To Love & Accept Ourselves?

    Episode Two - Why Is It So Hard To Love & Accept Ourselves?
    Oct 7 2024
    In Episode 2 of UNSTR8T, Mitch shares some of his own story - raw and very personal - and talks about how it's sometimes difficult to love and accept ourselves, and offers practical ways to grow and love ourselves better.
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    23 mins
  • Episode One - It's Me, Hi

    Episode One - It's Me, Hi
    Sep 28 2024
    In Episode 1 of this brand new podcast for the LGBTQ+ community and those that love them, host Mitch Dyer introduces himself and shares what UNSTR8T is all about. Subscribe and follow him on Instagram @unstr8t and @md.mitchdyer - or email mitch@unstr8t.com for any questions, ideas, feedback or just to connect! And don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe so you won't miss the next, upcoming episode with a very special guest!
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    11 mins
  • UNSTR8T Episode Four | Ben Martin - Living With Mental Health Challenges In The Queer Community

    UNSTR8T Episode Four | Ben Martin - Living With Mental Health Challenges In The Queer Community
    Oct 26 2024
    Guest Ben Martin shares his journey of growing up, facing mental health challenges, and learning to embrace a healthy lifestyle as a queer person living with bipolar disorder. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion about self-harm trevorproject.org trevorchat.org - text START to 678678 crisistextline.org - text HOME to 741741
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    46 mins