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Table Talks with Lucy Byrd Hope: Daily Alignment-Tools to balance your Body, Mind, and Spirit
On today's Table Talks episode of the Coffee with Keith podcast, I welcome Lucy Byrd Hope. Lucy is a Mindset Coach and she just had her book published by Simon & Schuster, Daily Alignment: Tools for your Body Mind Spirit. Her story alone is very inspiring as to how she hit rock bottom only then to discover 85 tools she used to help her climb out of her despair. It's a beautiful story. She also identifies with the LGBTQ community. Lucy took these tools she learned and put them in a book in belief that they can help you. These eighty-five coping skills are geared to help you build…
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Table Talks with Author Fiona J. Dawson
I am so thrilled to invite Fiona Dawson onto the podcast today. In this Table Talks episode, we will hear Fiona's story, talk about her fantastic book, and discuss some practical lessons I think we should all take to heart. If you don't already know who "Auntie Fiona" is, she is an Emmy®-nominated and award-winning filmmaker. She is a proud bisexual, cisgender, immigrant woman from the LGBTQ+ community who uses media to advocate for equality. Following her Emmy®-nominated short New York Times op-doc "Transgender, at War and in Love," Fiona was honored by President Obama as an LGBT Artist Champion of Change and her feature documentary, TransMilitary, premiered at SXSW 2018…
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Bi Talks: Why do Older Bisexuals suffer such alarming degrees of mental illness?
Studies show us that the Bisexual community does suffer mental illness at a higher degree than does any other sector of the queer community; and although there are many suggestions why, the reasons can still be debated. So, with this in mind, I decided to reflect on my 30+ years of experience and my own personal life as a bisexual man to suggest some reasons why. To do so, I use an acrostic: "TRAP." Why? Because many of the older (silver) bisexuals I have worked with over all these years often use that word or something similar to describe their feelings and situation in life. So, I decided to use…
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Bisexual Talks: My partner is feeling insecure
This is something that I have heard hundreds of times within my work. I have even heard it from my own spouse. It's a real thing and it's a real issue to deal with. Today, on this Bi Talks episode of Coffee with Keith, I want to use the word "love" as an acrostic to share 4 simple actions to incorporate into this situation. Remember, it is very likely that your partner will feel moments of insecurity because of your bisexuality. I am simply encouraging you to be proactive in your relationship. Now, I know there are many nuances among relationships out there but I do feel that doing these…
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The Journey from Evangelical to Bisexual Pastor and Life Coach: A conversation with Brandy Kizer
Today, my special guest is Life Coach and Pastor, Brandy Kizer. Brandy is an American born southern girl, with sweet tea running through her veins. Her greatest passion is making it impossible for others to not know Jesus. After work hours, you can probably find Brandy tucked away reading, at a gem show, or planning her next big adventure. In this episode, we chat about her journey from being a Southern Baptist Church girl in Alabama to a missionary working in Los Angeles to now, an engaged bisexual life coach and pastor residing in Canada. It's quiet a journey so hang on. I really think you will enjoy my chat…