Dr. Jon Paul Higgins on 'This Boy's Life'

The author of 'Black. Fat. Femme.' talks about the challenges of searching for yourself and the joys of finding yourself.

Episode 169 of the Feeling Seen podcast, hosted by Dr. Jon Paul Higgins, Jordan Crucchiola, Daniel Huecias, Marissa Flaxbart, titled "Dr. Jon Paul Higgins on 'This Boy's Life'" was published on April 24, 2025 and runs 50 minutes.

April 24, 2025 ·50m · Feeling Seen

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Summary

The author of 'Black. Fat. Femme.' talks about the challenges of searching for yourself and the joys of finding yourself.

Episode Description

Long before becoming an award-winning educator, public speaker, and podcaster (of BFF: Black, Fat, Femme), Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins (aka Doctor Jon Paul) was just a kid sneaking movies while mom was at work. One of those films, 1993's This Boy's Life, became one of their favorites. That was in large part thanks to the aspirational friendship of main character Tobias "Jack" Wolff (Leonardo DiCaprio) and the closeted but undeniable Arthur Gayle. Doctor Jon Paul and Jordan discuss the film, the new book Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself, and transformational power of intersectional friendship and storytelling.

Speaking of intersectional storytelling, Jordan has one quick thing about the new Ryan Coogler heater, SINNERS.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Dr Jon Paul Higgins

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