From Wine Tastings to Self-Discovery: Edwin’s LGBTQIA Journey | LGBTQIA Stories

In this inspiring episode of the Please Me Podcast, Eve sits down with Edwin Olivieri, passionate wine connoisseur and global traveler, to explore a journey of identity, self-discovery, and personal healing. Edwin shares his experiences traveling the world in search of exceptional wines, offering insight into the artistry, culture, and appreciation behind wine tasting. Beyond his professional passion, he opens up about a deeply personal path of self-love, self-acceptance, and self-worth. The conversation touches on Edwin’s experience navigating depression and suicidal thoughts during his twenties, while also coming to terms with his identity as a gay man. He reflects on the challenges of coming out, the importance of emotional healing, and the process of rebuilding a sense of self from the inside out. Eve and Edwin also discuss sexual health, boundaries, and his personal decision to choose abstinence as a path toward self-alignment and fulfillment. The episode highlights how different forms of self-expression and self-care can support healing, especially when navigating identity and mental health. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is deeply personal, and that self-discovery can take many forms—through passion, reflection, boundaries, and self-compassion. What You’ll Learn • Edwin Olivieri’s journey as a wine connoisseur and global traveler • How identity, self-worth, and sexual health intersect • Navigating depression and mental health while coming out • The role of self-love and acceptance in healing • Understanding boundaries and personal choices like abstinence • How passion and purpose can support emotional recovery • The importance of self-discovery in personal growth Connect With the Guest Edwin Olivieri Instagram: https://instagram.com/edwino67 Resources from Eve The Sexual Longevity Protocol: https://pleaseme.online/the-sexual-longevity-protocol/ 30-Day Self-Pleasure & Body Reconnection Practices (Free): https://pleaseme.online/the-30-day-self-pleasure-body-reconnection-practices/ Connect With Eve Website: https://pleaseme.online Substack: https://pleaseme.substack.com Patreon (Ad-Free + Bonus Content): https://patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast Be a Guest: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/beaguestonpleasemepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices