hey gay boy

Welcome to the very first episode of Hey Gay Boy.In this opening episode, I share what it felt like to spend years being the "perfect gay boy" - the overachiever, the people pleaser, the one who worked twice as hard just to feel like he deserved to be there. And what it cost me.This episode is almost like a love letter to any gay man who grew up editing himself, playing it small, and waiting for permission to just be. If you've ever felt the weight of gay shame, struggled with self worth, or spent years performing a version of yourself just to feel accepted, this one is for you.It's honest, personal, and sets the tone for everything that follows....because growing up gay leaves marks that don't disappear the moment you come out.The psychology of it runs deeper than that. And that's exactly what this podcast is here to explore.Whether you're early in your journey of gay identity or years into it and still making sense of things, you're in the right place.If this episode resonates, please leave a rating or short review. It's the single biggest way new listeners can find the show. And if you aren't already following or subscribed, now is a great time to do that too ;)Links:If you fancy reading you can discover the Hey Gay Boy Substack here: jameswallis0.substack.comCome and say hello on Instagram @james_wallis or TikTok @jameswallis_If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/jameswallis - it really does help!Everything else is at linktr.ee/jameswallisxWant to go deeper? The Hey Gay Boy Substack is where I explore all of this in long form, with thousands of subscribers already in the community. Find it at jameswallis0.substack.comCome and say hello on Instagram @james_wallis and TikTok @jameswallis_If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/jameswallis.Everything else is at linktr.ee/jameswallis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.