theCDeffect Podcast

Invisible Life: I'm Coming Back | Episode 075

When we set out on this journey to put words to the emotional journey of black gay men, we knew it would be complicated. What we did not know, is how cathartic it would be to express out loud the trauma we carried since we were little boys with big secrets. In this final episode of the series, we explore what we’ve learned, what it means, and where we must continue to grow. Featuring Akim Bryant, Dan Hollaway and music by Lakey Inspired.

Invisible Life: Helping Ourselves, Part III | Episode 074

For black gay men, the intersections of race, sexual orientation and gender—among many other descriptive identities—often leaves us feeling deeply undervalued and uncertain about our future. In this episode, we finish exploring our final three core concerns we personally believe black gay men must confront if we are to heal ourselves and reclaim our future. Featuring Akim Bryant, Dan Hollaway and music by Lakey Inspired.

Invisible Life: Helping Ourselves, Part II | Episode 073

For black gay men, the intersections of race, sexual orientation and gender—among many other descriptive identities—often leaves us feeling deeply undervalued and uncertain about our future. In this episode, we continue exploring our core concerns we personally believe black gay men must confront if we are to heal ourselves and reclaim our future. Featuring Akim Bryant, Dan Hollaway and music by Lakey Inspired.

Invisible Life: Helping Ourselves, Part I | Episode 072

For black gay men, the intersections of race, sexual orientation and gender—among many other descriptive identities—often leaves us feeling deeply undervalued and uncertain about our future. In this episode, we explore three of nine core concerns we personally believe black gay men must confront if we are to heal ourselves and reclaim our future. Featuring Akim Bryant, Dan Hollaway and music by Lakey Inspired.

Invisible Life: Under-Functioning & Codependency | Episode 071

Codependency is generally defined as the preoccupation and extreme dependency, emotionally, socially and sometimes physically on a person or object. In this episode, we explore how under-functioning, over-functioning and codependency work together to create relationships that leave us feeling separated from others and ourselves. Featuring Akim Bryant, Dan Hollaway and music by Lakey Inspired.