
Hosted by therapist Dustin Oliver, MHC-LP, boy meets therapy blends clinical research with real conversations about vulnerability, relationships, friendship, identity, and culture with an emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community. Episodes feature solo insights and in-depth interviews with licensed professionals who share both their expertise and their humanity. Perfect for queer listeners, allies, and men... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

Why is femininity often devalued among gay men and where do those preferences actually come from?
In this episode, host Dustin breaks down the psychology of masculinity, femininity, and attraction using a clinical lens. Moving beyond surface-level “... more
In Part 3 of this series, we focus on what it actually looks like to start shifting the patterns many LGBTQ people carry after growing up in environments where identity and belonging were in conflict. From self-monitoring and difficulty trusting your... more
Religious trauma doesn’t always show up in obvious ways.
In Part 2 of this series, host and therapist Dustin speaks on how we move beyond definitions and patterns and focus on what religious trauma actually feels like. These are the experiences that... more
Religious trauma doesn’t always end when you leave religion or come out. For many LGBTQ people, the patterns formed early on continue to shape how you think, feel, and relate to others.
In Part 1 of this 3-part series, Dustin breaks down the hidden ... more
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I’m a gay therapist myself and, I must say, Dustin puts out some truly excellent content for the lgbtqia+ community. He’s informative, empathetic, warm, and just downright fun. I highly recommend.
Such a fun and engaging interviewer. I had the absolute most fun working with Dustin. He is curious, charismatic, engaging and very kind. Not only will he make an excellent therapist, but this guy was born to talk to people.
Thank you Dustin, it was a great time!
I love this podcast! So engaging. Dustin is an AMAZING interviewer… as a counseling grad student I NEED these perceptives to help keep me sane!!
Such a great podcast! Very informative and Dustin is an amazing host. I’ve learned so much from his TikTok’s and super stoked about this podcast!
Insightful, Accessible, and Deeply Humanizing
boy meets therapy is exactly the kind of podcast the mental health world needs right now. Hosted by Dustin Oliver, it manages to demystify therapy by diving into real conversations with licensed professionals who break down the tools and methods they use in session. Each episode feels intentional and grounded, especially the one with Julie River on substance use recovery, it challenged the outdated abstinence-only narrative and offered a nuanced look... more
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