EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 9 MIN
Episode 187: February 27, 2026 - The Mental Health Cost of Constant Anti-LGBTQ+ News
from Listen Up Girl · host Zach Randes-Friedman
Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.COM/LISTENUP • The psychological toll of constant anti-LGBTQ+ political coverage • Minority Stress Theory and its impact on queer mental health • How doom-scrolling keeps the nervous system in fight-or-flight mode • Practical ways to set boundaries with news consumption • Why protecting your peace is not political disengagement Follow Zach at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre Hosted by Zach Randles-Friedman https://www.listenupgirl.com/ Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre/ Podcast music: https://dillonderosa.com/ Thank you Dillion!!! GayBFF: the app where making LGBTQ+ friends is finally as easy as swiping — no dating pressure, just your people. https://gaybff.app/ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gaybff-make-real-friends/id6795699619 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.COM/LISTENUP • The psychological toll of constant anti-LGBTQ+ political coverage • Minority Stress Theory and its impact on queer mental health • How doom-scrolling keeps the nervous system in fight-or-flight mode • Practical ways to set boundaries with news consumption • Why protecting your peace is not political disengagement
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