The MindfulMess with Gene & Matt

Episode 13. Pride Edition

2023-06-10

Happy Pride, girlies! This week, in anticipation of DC Gay Pride festivities, Gene & Matt discuss what Pride means to them. We talk about the significance of Pride as political activism, but also as a beacon of hope for young people, as well as a broader celebration of inclusion. Matt talks about some of the harmful effects of loved ones who “worry” for their queer friends and family, and highlights the persistent and increasing visibility of queer people in spite of growing displays of hatred and bigotry, which continues to state the importance of Pride in our culture. Gene touches on the animal tendency to fear differences and engage in “othering” behaviors, and how Pride is our courageous human attempt to overcome fear-based discrimination and embrace our uniqueness instead. These topics and many more in our Pride edition; we hope you enjoy them! And Happy Pride once again; have fun and be safe!

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The MindfulMess is hosted by Gene Sun and Matt Salmon, two people who seek to learn and grow as humans. Gene is a fitness professional studying organizational psychology and a first generation queer Asian American who sees every conversation as an opportunity to both express and shape his cultural identity. Matt is a pediatric and adult psychiatrist, who is queer, autistic, and is thriving after trauma from conversion therapy. We will share our experiences & how we've gown from them, be curious about others', and invite you all to share in this journey with us. New episodes every Saturday!