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Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast

Zach Randles-Friedman
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Join your host, Zach Randles-Friedman, for engaging conversations that delves into a myriad of topics, offering heartfelt stories from the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Tune in for an inclusive blend of personal anecdotes, thought-provoking insights, and empowering narratives that embrace the richness of diversity and allyship with many laughs.

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In this episode, Zach welcomes Maria Micha, a spiritual psychotherapist who blends clinical training with hypnotherapy, intuition, and shamanic healing. Maria opens up about her personal journey, including how surviving abuse and rebuilding her life ... more

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Follow Court on IG: www.instagram.com/courtvox/

Learn more about Court: linktr.ee/courtvox

• What somatic sex and intimacy coaching actually is

• How Court Vox discovered this work and why he continues it

• The dif... more

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Guest: Justin Smith

App: cray.app/

In this episode, Zach and Justin dive into the realities of modern dating and how technology has changed relationships—sometimes for the worse.

Justin shares his deeply personal story about a marriage that... more

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In this episode, Zach talks with Stef Vachon about his remarkable life story and the healing journey that transformed everything.

They discuss:

• Stef’s childhood in a small French-speaking town near Quebec City

• How figure skating became both ... more

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Court Vox
Somatic sex and intimacy coach
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Episode: Ep. 169: Healing Through the Body: Somatic Intimacy, Desire, and Connection with Court Vox
Justin Smith
Founder of Cray app
Cray.app
Episode: Ep. 168: The Red Flags We Miss: Dating Apps, Catfishing & The App Helping People Avoid Toxic Relationships
Stef Vachon
Guest with a life story including overcoming bullying and becoming a podcaster and parent
Creator of Together Moving Forward podcast
Episode: Ep. 167: From Bullying to Self-Love: Stef Vachon’s Journey of Healing, Skating, and Giving Back
Nick Adkins
Co-founder of Pink Socks Movement
Pink Socks Movement
Episode: Ep. 166: Love More, Fear Less: How the Pink Socks Movement Is Spreading Kindness Worldwide
Phyllis Leavitt
Author of America in Therapy; psychotherapist
Author and Therapist
Episode: Ep. 165: Healing Childhood Trauma and Finding Inner Truth with Phyllis Leavitt
Jeff Copeland
Author of Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn; memoirist and documentary/TV professional
Author, Publisher-related work
Episode: Ep. 164: Holly Woodlawn, Andy Warhol, and Chosen Family: Jeff Copeland Tells the Story
Ray Crist
Founder of The Jaguar Path and shaman who survived terminal cancer
Jaguar Path
Episode: Ep. 162: 90 Days to Live: Ray Crist, the Jaguar Path, and the Science of Survival
Nikki Smit
Occupational therapist focused on neurodivergent individuals and those with sensitive nervous systems.
Nikki Smit Therapy
Episode: Episode 161: Durian, Decompression, and the Nervous System: Nikki Smit
Willow Sipling
A thinker, practitioner, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion
Episode: Ep.160: Beyond Rainbow Logos: What LGBTQ+ Liberation Actually Requires with Willow Sipling

Host

Zach Randles-Friedman
Host of the podcast, engages listeners with personal anecdotes and genuine conversations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • raw, real, and refreshing

    Such a fun, honest podcast! It’s real, relatable, and keeps me laughing!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maddieosteen
    United States14 days ago
  • Love this podcast

    Zach Randall is so entertaining. His podcast stories are so interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    prb255
    United States14 days ago
  • One of my faves!

    Great podcast! I love the variety of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JenXer73
    United States15 days ago
  • An Exceptional Show

    Such a great show with incredible guests and conversations. I always learn something new from Zach and who he brings on! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aidanwharton
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fun and frisky

    Love the balance of fun and friskiness. Also love how the conversations flow with ease.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ridleyk
    United Statesa month ago

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The podcast is praised for its diverse content, which connects deeply with the LGBTQ+ community and allies alike.
Several reviews commend the authenticity and relatability of the storytelling, making it a must-listen for many.
Listeners rave about the variety of guests and topics, noting understandable yet complex discussions.
Many appreciate the engaging and heartfelt nature of the host's conversations, often drawing inspiration from personal stories.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 163: The QT Library: Building Boston’s Queer & Trans Community Living Room
Q: What can people do now to help QT Library?
People can donate, volunteer, join information sessions, or fill out a volunteer form on the website; the project welcomes a wide range of contributions from logistics to programming, and even small donations add up to a larger impact.
Ep. 163: The QT Library: Building Boston’s Queer & Trans Community Living Room
Q: Why Boston, and how did the team come together?
Boston was chosen because of its need for queer infrastructure, and the founding team formed over months of Zoom meetings, with input from friends and partners, ultimately bringing in a core group to shape the project before relocating the focus to Boston.
Ep. 163: The QT Library: Building Boston’s Queer & Trans Community Living Room
Q: How would you describe QT Library to someone hearing about it for the first time?
It's a collaborative effort by queer and trans folks to build a brick-and-mortar queer and trans library and a substance-free community space in Boston, with a curated collection and welcoming space that feels open and warm, like a public library but focused on LGBTQ+ experiences.
Ep. 165: Healing Childhood Trauma and Finding Inner Truth with Phyllis Leavitt
Q: What small step can listeners take to begin their own healing journey?
Start by evaluating which relationships in their life feel supportive and healing, and seek professional guidance if possible to begin repairing wounds.
Ep. 165: Healing Childhood Trauma and Finding Inner Truth with Phyllis Leavitt
Q: What does a therapeutic nation look like in terms of everyday practices or governance?
A therapeutic nation would prioritize communication, nonviolent conflict resolution, listening to different perspectives, and historical self-reflection to heal collective wounds.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Court Vox
2. Justin Smith
3. Stef Vachon
4. Nick Adkins
5. Phyllis Leavitt
6. Jeff Copeland
7. Ray Crist
8. Nikki Smit

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