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Pride Month Special: Queer Joy, Chosen Family & a Better Future

Summary

What does it mean to find your people? How do we move from isolation and shame toward community, joy, and hope? To celebrate Pride Month, Joe is joined by Kody Keplinger, Ryan Collett, and TJ Alexander for two powerful conversations about LGBTQIA+ identity, belonging, representation, and the stories that help us imagine brighter futures. In the first half, Kody Keplinger and Ryan Collett discuss finding community, overcoming isolation, and the life-changing impact of seeing yourself reflected in books. Then TJ Alexander joins the show to talk about queer joy, love stories, and why it's so important to create futures where queer people can exist fully and authentically. This episode is packed with meaningful insights and unforgettable moments.