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Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend

AMAABF
Mental Health
LGBTQ+ Community
Relationships
LGBTQ+ Rights
Attachment Styles
Family Dynamics
Cultural Identity
Toxic Masculinity
Queer Representation
Sexual Identity
London
Conversion Therapy
Comedy
Reality Television
Trauma
Masculinity
Dating
Social Media
Coming Out
Coming Out Stories

Welcome to "Avoiding My Anxiously Attached Boyfriend"! (AMAABF). A podcast that delves race, relationships and the LGBTQ+ community.Join the first visual and audio LGBTQ+ podcast hosted by a mixed heritage couple! Get to know Faris (anxiously attached), who's always seeking reassurance, and Josh (Avoidant attached), who self-sabotaged every relationship, until this one! No matter how hard he tried... more

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Recent Guests

Claudimar Neto
World‑famous choreographer and dancer, storyteller of personal and professional journeys
Independent dancer and choreographer
Episode: Breaking Patterns, Masculinity & Little Mix: Claudimar Neto
Zelah Glasson
Trans man, online personal training coach for LGBT people, former Big Brother contestant
Episode: Transitioning, Masculinity & Gender Euphoria: Zelah Glasson
Shaden Fakih
Guest described in episode title and referred to in conversation; Arab queer comedian
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Episode: The Arab World, Breaking Taboos & Comedy: Shaden Fakih
Cliff Joannou
Editor-in-Chief of Attitude Magazine and Rolling Stone UK
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Episode: Attitude Magazine, Diversity & Cultural Change: Cliff Joannou
Joris Lechêne
Speaker introduced as a guest offering a decolonial, sociological perspective on neurodiversity and autism
Episode: Autism, Culture & Power Structures: Joris Lechêne
Drew Demetry
Founder of NAFS
NAFS Space
Episode: NAFS, Safe Spaces & SWANA Creatives: Drew Demetry
Saleem Haddad
Writer and novelist of Palestinian-Lebanese-Iraqi heritage, whose work often explores exile, identity, and art.
Episode: Masculinity, FLOODLINES & Beirut: Saleem Haddad
Lady Phyll
Activist and cultural figure known for UK Black Pride leadership
UK Black Pride
Episode: UK Black Pride, Intersectionality & Queer Activism: Lady Phyll
Jake Cornell
Comedian and performer
Jake Cornell Comedy
Episode: Improv, Modern Gay Life & Hey Big Guy: Jake Cornell

Hosts

Faris
Co-host of the show focused on avoiding anxiously attached dynamics and mixed-heritage perspectives.
Josh
Co-host bringing avoidant attachment perspectives and relationship insights.

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Transitioning, Masculinity & Gender Euphoria: Zelah Glasson
Q: How was the hormone-transition process when you first started, and what were you thinking mentally during that time?
They describe impatience and excitement during early hormone therapy, noting rapid bodily changes, mood fluctuations, and a sense of new puberty; they emphasize the importance of patience and focusing on the long-term sense of belonging and self-identity.
Transitioning, Masculinity & Gender Euphoria: Zelah Glasson
Q: What was the first thing you did when you transitioned and how did that moment feel?
The guest recalls a pivotal trip to Gran Canaria playing football shirtless as a moment of intense gender euphoria, symbolizing a clear sense of boyhood and release from previous gender constraints, followed by ongoing steps like starting testosterone and top surgery.
Transitioning, Masculinity & Gender Euphoria: Zelah Glasson
Q: Can you talk a bit more about the awareness of toxic masculinity within the lesbian community and what that looked like for you?
The guest explains how lack of representation and coming to terms with a more masculine presentation led many to perform stereotypes; over time, therapy and self-acceptance helped reduce toxic patterns, and the guest emphasizes understanding that authenticity matters more than fitting a mold.
UK Black Pride, Intersectionality & Queer Activism: Lady Phyll
Q: What are your thoughts on traveling to countries where LGBTQ+ rights are restricted, and how do you balance activism with personal safety?
The guest discusses navigating travel with a focus on safety and impact, emphasizing that support for LGBTQ+ communities abroad should consider local activists, cultural contexts, and safety. She notes the importance of not boycotting people but being mindful of where to travel and how to advocate while ensuring personal and community protection.
UK Black Pride, Intersectionality & Queer Activism: Lady Phyll
Q: Tell us how UK Black Pride started and why it was needed.
Lady Phyll describes how, in 2005, UK Black Pride emerged after years of marginalization within mainstream LGBT+ spaces, facing overt hostility from established Pride leaders, and how it evolved from a local initiative (BLUK) into Europe's largest Black Pride, focused on safety, culture, and inclusive community.

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This show centers on intimate conversations about relationships, sexuality, race, and LGBTQ+ identities, often through the lens of mixed-heritage couples and queer communities. Episodes explore personal stories, mental health, and cultural dynamics, with guests ranging from queer artists and activists to couples navigating cross-cultural relationships and family expectations. A notable strength is its willingness to tackle difficult topics—colonial legacies, xenophobia, faith, and political conflict—while maintaining warmth, humor, and a focus on authentic human connection. The format blends vulnerability with concrete relationship insights, making it engaging for listeners who want relatable, society-wide conversations that still feel pers... more

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