A 's Guide To Happiness Podcast - Episode 18: Hyper- After - with GeeGee

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“Complex personhood”, a concept from sociologist Avery Gordon, refers to the truth that we are all full of contradictions, neither victim nor perpetrator, neither fully wounded nor fully healed, always somewhere in between and both, stumbling as we search for ways to survive and thrive. ity is a huge part of our complex personhood. It can be a source of spiritual pain, destroying our sense of self and disconnecting us from others. And, the exact same acts, when given different meaning, can bring joy, passion, self-confidence, and deep connection. In this episode, GeeGee shares their experience with ual and its aftermath. In the months following the , GeeGee became hyper-ual. This had a rough impact on their self-esteem and social life, including leading to an encounter that left them struggling with long-term guilt.

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Welcome back to a ****'s guide to happiness,

where your body is perfectly imperfect

and it's safe to be as ******,

queer or *** as you want.

I'm so grateful to be joined today

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by an incredible queer leader with Cliff Media,

Gigi in real life for all us actresses in their homework

'cause they are busy doing both in the world.

And they have been starring in and directing scenes

and now mentoring new folks

coming into the Cliff Media community

and already have been doing that

in queer and ******* communities, which is beautiful.

That's actually how I met them.

They were on the dance floor,

like hyping it up at a *** club around here.

It was great.

One of the things that I love about Gigi

is that they're so open about who they are

and what they've experienced.

We often talk at Cliff Media about the principle

that the truth sets you free.

When you share your truth, even when it's hard,

even when it reveals complex personhood,

your vulnerability becomes your strength.

What can someone say to you

about something you accept about yourself?

Moreover, sharing your truth also creates space

for other people to be their authentic selves,

lose the shame about their experiences

and identities and desires.

Gigi was sharing with me that they're working

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