boy meets therapy
boy meets therapy
Podcast Description
Ever wondered how therapy really works? In this podcast, we sit down with licensed therapists to explore the tools they use in modern therapy—breaking them down in a way that’s easy to understand. Along the way, we get to know the clinicians behind the work, uncovering their insights, experiences, and what drives them to help others. Whether you’re curious about therapy, seeking mental health tips, or just love deep conversations, we’d love to have you join us.
Discover the tools of therapy—one conversation at a time.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of themes related to mental health and therapy, including substance use treatment, trauma-informed care, and the power dynamics in therapy relationships. For instance, episodes like 'Beyond Abstinence' dive into person-centered substance use treatment, while 'Healing Beyond the Surface' addresses trauma and attachment theory, presenting a holistic view of therapeutic practices.
Hosted by Dustin Oliver, MA, boy meets therapy blends clinical research with real conversations about vulnerability, relationships, friendship, identity, and culture in 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, psychology students, and allies seeking affirming, research-informed discussions about therapy and life.
This episode explores how substance use shows up in the lives of gay and queer men through history, culture, and community.
I explore the complex and often misunderstood relationship between gay men and substance use. Too often framed with stigma or silence, this topic deserves a conversation rooted in history, culture, and compassion.
I’ll take you through the role bars played as safe havens, the impact of the AIDS crisis, and the emergence of chemsex and methamphetamine in gay culture. We’ll also look at how pleasure, coping, stigma, and intergenerational differences shape substance use today.
This episode isn’t about prescribing one solution, whether sobriety, harm reduction, or responsible recreational use. Instead, it’s about opening up dialogue, reducing shame, and imagining new ways to support dignity, choice, and connection in our community.
Resources:
SAMHSA Hotline (24/7, US): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Crisis Line (US): Call or text 988
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Created and Produced by Dustin Oliver
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