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40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk.

Rick Clemons
Mental Health
Coming Out
Aging
LGBTQ Community
Authenticity
Masculinity
Sexuality
Self-Acceptance
LGBTQ+ Community
Gay Community
Sexual Health
Personal Growth
Intimacy
Loneliness
AIDS Crisis
Relationships
Community Support
Mindfulness
LGBTQ+ Rights
Love

Welcome to the only podcast exploring the messiness, awesomeness, of masculinity of being a gay man over 40. Each episode is about sparking idea, addressing challenges, and diving deep into what it looks like to be a vulnerable gay guy. We talk about the stuff us gay guys have a hard time talking about, man-to-man: masculinity, sex, careers, our bodies, parenting, sexuality, failures, success, and... more

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Latest Episodes

Nobody hands you a roadmap when your husband dies. Jeff Nally knows that firsthand. Sixteen months after losing Bob unexpectedly to a brain hemorrhage, the executive coach, professional speaker, and former president of the International Gay Coaches A... more

Most gay men know they are meant for something more than the corporate box they squeezed themselves into. Getting out is another story entirely. Joseph Federico, The Marketing Maven and founder of JFederico Marketing, walked away from a high-paying c... more

Gay men are burning out in silence and calling it fine.

Shaun Williams, therapist, late bloomer, and co-founder of Gay Fathers Worldwide, has spent years inside that silence and knows exactly what it is costing us.

After coming out in 2019 follow... more

Better looking gay men have it easier. More matches, more attention, more forgiveness in every room they walk into. Gay culture did not invent pretty privilege but it turned it into a full contact sport, and gay men over 40 have been taking the hits ... more

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Recent Guests

Joseph A. Federico
Marketing maven and queer business coach
Independent/Marketing consultant
Episode: Corporate Rejected Joseph Federico. He Said Fine And Bet On Himself!
Shaun Williams
Therapist from Melbourne, runs Gay Fathers Worldwide group
Bent Couch Counselling; Gay Fathers Worldwide
Episode: Shaun Williams Knows Why Gay Men Are Exhausted and Nobody Is Talking About It
Ken Breniman
Author and coach focused on death awareness and human conversations
Author, death awareness advocate
Episode: Ken Breniman on Naked Yoga, Death Awareness, and Why Gay Men Over 40 Must Stop Avoiding Mortality
Mike Elliott
Relational authority and men's relationship mentor
Mike Elliott Relating / The Sacred We
Episode: Mike Elliott Says the Thing No Man Wants to Hear: Your Relationships Are a Mirror of You
Rich Burns
Creator and star of The Disappointments, actor/producer
The Disappointments (Show Creator)
Episode: Rich Burns Says the Quiet Part Out Loud That Gay Men Over 40 Have Been Thinking for Years
Kyle Ridley
Emmy Award-winning journalist, podcaster, media coach
The Tangle with Kyle Ridley
Episode: Kit Roughhouse on Gay Erotica, Reinvention, and Telling the Truth After 40
Devin Scott
Licensed therapy social worker; founder of Find Your Meaning
Find Your Meaning
Episode: Belonging, Safety, and the Body: Reclaiming Authenticity as Gay Men with Devin Scott
Dallas Oliver
Cancer survivor and founder of LGBTQ Cancer Group
LGBTQ Cancer Group (group founder)
Episode: Living Without an Esophagus: Cancer, Community, and LGBTQ Resilience with Dallas Oliver
Shay Doran
Men's coach specializing in performance anxiety and erection issues.
Episode: Can You Still Get Hard After 40? Shay Doran on Performance Anxiety for Gay Men

Host

Rick Clemons
Host known for real conversations about the challenges and triumphs of being a gay man over 40, often bringing personal insights and humor to sensitive topics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 235 ratings
  • Great coach for navigating big life changes

    Rick creates a space where you can be honest about things that aren’t always easy to talk about. He asks thoughtful questions and helps you see things from a new perspective. If you’re navigating identity, relationships, or major life changes later in life, he’s a great person to have in your corner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Rossillo(Ro-sil-O)
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome interviewer

    Rick makes his guests feel at ease and knows how to guide a solid interview

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ridleyk
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing Host & Great Content!

    Such a wonderful podcast. Rick brings real conversations, real experiences, and a refreshing honesty that hits exactly what so many men are thinking about. Insightful, relatable, and always worth the listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BraedenT98
    United States6 months ago
  • A Must Listen

    This is the podcast to help gay men of a certain age navigate the ups and downs life authentically and without apologies. Rick Clemons is an amazing host and the range of guests on his podcast are second to none. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ATXScene
    United States8 months ago
  • Very informative, I love what you're doing please continue!! ❤️

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Libra5ive
    a year ago

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A variety of guests bring valuable insights, enriching the content and keeping it engaging.
The host is praised for his genuine approach and ability to create a comfortable space for honest conversations.
Listeners appreciate the authentic and relatable discussions about the challenges faced by gay men over 40.
Some critics note a perceived imbalance in conversation when the host interrupts guests, but overall feedback highlights the show's relevance and impact.

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The Art of Male Boudoir: Confidence, Intimacy & Body Liberation with Photographer Trey Fox
Q: How do you build trust and privacy throughout the session?
I talk explicitly about privacy in the first call and ensure confidentiality, following strict guidelines to protect their images.
The Art of Male Boudoir: Confidence, Intimacy & Body Liberation with Photographer Trey Fox
Q: What is male boudoir and what exactly is it not?
Male boudoir is an opportunity for guys to create intimate portraits that help them to rediscover or reconnect with their bodies.
From Rock Bottom to Reinvention: Late-Life Gay Awakening & Recovery with David Osterman
Q: What is the thing you feel most confident about yourself?
That I'm happy living in my own skin.
From Rock Bottom to Reinvention: Late-Life Gay Awakening & Recovery with David Osterman
Q: What does it mean to you to have found God?
Finding God means connecting to a higher power that helped me realize I must live my authentic life.
Lonely, Sober, and Still Searching: How Gay Men Build Real Connection Without Losing Themselves – Christopher Tompkins
Q: What is one of the ways you start to take and excavate what's really underneath that?
Tompkins discusses the difference between being alone and feeling lonely and emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's values.

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Focusing on the unique experiences and challenges faced by gay men over 40, this podcast explores a wide range of topics from masculinity to sexuality, parenting, and mental health. Each episode aims to spark meaningful conversations, providing a platform for vulnerability while addressing the messiness and awesomeness of life at this stage. Listeners can expect candid discussions on themes like body image, relationships, personal growth, and the complexities of aging as a gay man, all delivered in a digestible format that encourages openness and self-acceptance. The show creates a non-judgmental environment where listeners can find validation, humor, and insights relevant to their journeys as gay men.

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1. Joseph A. Federico
2. Shaun Williams
3. Ken Breniman
4. Mike Elliott
5. Rich Burns
6. Kyle Ridley
7. Devin Scott
8. Dallas Oliver

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