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Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST

Ken Howard, LCSW, CST
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Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST A gay men's mental health, sex, and relationships podcast If you've ever wished there were a therapy-informed podcast just for gay men, you're in the right place. I'm Ken Howard, LCSW, CST – a gay men's specialist psychotherapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Psychiatric Social Worker, longtime LGBTQ+ advocate, and gay men's life/career/relati... more

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The five love languages can be useful—but for gay men, they often carry deeper psychological meaning. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, reimagines the familiar framework through the lived experiences of gay men. He explores w... more

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Many successful gay men appear to have everything: thriving careers, financial security, meaningful accomplishments, and lives that others admire. Yet beneath that success, many quietly wonder whether they are truly lovable—or simply valued for what ... more

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Have you ever opened Instagram only to discover your friends got together without you?

Within seconds, your mind may begin asking painful questions: Did they forget me? Did they not want me there? What's wrong with me?

In this episode, Ken Howard... more

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Many gay men believe their struggles stem from anxiety, loneliness, dating frustrations, low self-esteem, or difficult relationships. But underneath many of these challenges lies a quieter and often overlooked pattern: self-abandonment.

In this epi... more

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Ken Howard
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, is a gay men's therapist, coach, and educator with three decades of experience in mental health, sex therapy, and relationship work. He specializes in gay male clients, couples, and polyamorous dynamics.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 218 ratings
  • One of the best

    Thorough, compassionate, and wise! So glad I found Ken’s show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flittergaggot
    United States2 years ago
  • Self hating homo

    Please stop spreading misinformation about the former president Donald Trump.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    George_John_CostaMesa
    United States2 years ago
  • Dislike his political podcast

    Have gotten value otherwise. Gays are not monolithically benighted as this show may imply.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    PhilipRyan
    United States2 years ago
  • I love this podcast.

    This is a really good podcast. It’s not one of those “ain’t self care important” podcasts. It is very insightful and always interesting.

    I am more at ease with my place in this world and more hopeful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikidags
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Informative podcast covering a range of topics relevant to gay men. A+

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angus EM
    United States3 years ago

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Shows depth and practicality, with therapy-informed guidance that feels actionable.
Audiences value topics on aging, midlife reinvention, and navigating workplace challenges for gay men.
Listener reviews consistently praise the host's compassionate, non-judgmental approach and real-world coaching.

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Yom Kippur and Gay Men: Finding Meaning in Reflection, Atonement, and Renewal
Q: What patterns from the past year would you like to leave behind?
Identify habits or behaviors that you no longer wish to repeat in the coming year.
Yom Kippur and Gay Men: Finding Meaning in Reflection, Atonement, and Renewal
Q: Who in your life do you need to forgive?
Consider individuals you may want to forgive to free yourself from past burdens.
Yom Kippur and Gay Men: Finding Meaning in Reflection, Atonement, and Renewal
Q: Who in your life deserves an apology?
Think about someone who you may need to apologize to, as it can be an opportunity for closure.

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What is Gay Therapy LA about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A therapy-informed show centered on gay men's mental health, relationships, sex, aging, and career. Drawing on three decades of clinical experience, the host shares practical tools, frameworks, and coaching approaches to help listeners improve emotional well-being, strengthen intimate connections, and build fulfilling lives. Episodes emphasize real-world application over theory, cover topics from dating and hookup culture to performance anxiety, polyamory, and midlife reinvention, and include guests whose lived or professional expertise enhances tangible takeaways. The show stands out for its calm, compassionate, and direct guidance tailored to gay men, with a clear focus on actionable strategies you can implement immediately. This makes it... more

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