Black, Fat, Femme & Loved: Liberation and Queer Relationships with Dr. Jon Paul

In this powerful episode of Ghosted, Gagged and Gay, Lonay is joined by award‑winning writer, educator, and media critic Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins (Doctor Jon Paul) for a conversation at the intersection of Blackness, queerness, fatness, and love. Together, they explore what liberated, affirming love can look like for Black queer folks in a world that constantly tells them to shrink. From visibility and body politics to media representation and self-worth, this episode goes deep into how identity shapes our dating lives, our relationships, and what we believe we deserve.You’ll hear Dr. Jon Paul share:How being visibly Black, fat, and femme impacts dating and relationshipsThe harm of feeling “too much” or “not enough” in queer loveHow media representation shapes who we think we can love—and who can love usPractical ways to support and uplift Black queer folks beyond performative allyshipWhy self-love and liberation are essential to building healthy, lasting relationshipsIf you’ve ever felt unseen, unworthy, or “too queer” for love, this conversation is for you.🔗 Connect with Dr. Jon Paul:Website: DoctorJonPaul.comInstagram: @DoctorJonPaul✨ If you’re ready to break toxic patterns and call in the love you actually deserve, you can book a free call with Lonay— Click Here