Alexis Caught: "We are all raised to be homophobic..." Why LGBTQ+ folk are 52% more likely to experience negative mental health

Alexis Caught is an award-winning podcaster, writer, rugby player, and all-around powerhouse. In January 2022, Alexis released the uplifting book "Queer Up," designed to empower LGBTQ+ teens on their journey of self-discovery in the modern age. On top of all this, Caught is also an activist, speaker, psychotherapist, and passionate advocate for positive mental health. On the surface he is the epitome of success, using his platform to inspire others to ignite positive change, however, in this conversation he opens up about his early struggles as an effeminate young boy in a close-minded community. Throughout our discussion we talk about the mental health struggles LGBTQ+ folk are more likely to face, how to deal with chronic minority stress syndrome and touch on sex and consent within the community.Follow Alexis on Instagram 💕Buy Queer Up NOW! 📚💕READING LISTThroughout this podcast we mention incredible LGBTQ+ must-reads. Buy clicking the links below and purchasing the books you will support the podcast at no cost to yourself 💕 Buy Queer Up by Alexis Caught 📚💕Buy The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs 📚💕Buy Straight Jacket by Matthew Todd 📚💕SUPPORT THE PODCASTEden fully funds this podcast to bring the highest quality content, the most interesting guests and inspiring conversations whilst working full-time. Please support the podcast by checking out the affiliate links below:Mister BnBSign up to MisterBnB as a guest or host to support the podcast and find your next adventure.Skin+Meuse my code BBQUEERLOVE at checkout to get 85% off your entire purchase at Skin + Me!www.skinandme.com/?ref=bb-4dddbdBuy Me a CoffeeShow your support for the free content we create by buying us a coffee - mine's a brown sugar oat shaken espresso 😉https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsedenheathCREDITSIf you love this podcast leave us a review wherever you're listening to it and don't forget to hit the follow button as it really helps us out.Queer Love Stories is Hosted by Eden Heath, and Produced and mixed by Benji Antonio.Follow Eden on Instagram 💕Follow Queer Love Stories on Instagram 💕Follow Benji on Instagram 💕If you or someone you know has got a story to share we'd love to hear from you, send us a message on Instagram or email helloGet your love story started with Kindling Dating Coaching now 💗 Get your first and fifth Daily Doser for just £3.50 from Skin+Me to finally feel confident in your skin!Support the show