Overcoming Conversion Therapy: Dr. Luke Wilson on Shame, Faith, and Finding Self-Acceptance

In this episode of boy meets therapy, Dr. Luke Wilson shares his firsthand experience with conversion therapy, from enrolling at Liberty University to facing the emotional and psychological toll of trying to change his identity. Dr. Wilson opens up about the deep shame, religious pressure, and inner conflict he experienced, and how he ultimately found healing and self-acceptance. This honest conversation explores the dangers of conversion practices, the intersection of faith and sexuality, and the resilience it takes to reclaim your truth. Whether you are a survivor, an ally, or seeking to understand, this episode offers insight, compassion, and hope.Dr. Wilson's book of conversion therapy survivors' stories Shame-Sex Attraction is available for pre-order now. Connect with Luke Wilson, PhD:Instagram: @lukeslamdunkwilsonAcademic Papers: utschools.academia.edu/LucasWilsonPre-order Shame-Sex Attraction (USA): link hereConnect with boy meets therapy:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@boymeetstherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@boymeetstherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website with Free Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boymeetstherapy.com⁠⁠⁠Episode Guide & Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Academic Credentials03:06 Exploring Identity and Sexuality06:00 Liberty University: A Conservative Christian Institution08:47 The Journey into Evangelicalism12:07 Conversion Therapy: Understanding the Context14:52 Personal Experiences with Conversion Therapy17:41 Navigating Queerness in a Conservative Environment26:06 The Journey into Conversion Therapy32:26 The Impact of Conversion Therapy on Identity43:48 Shame and Its Role in Conversion Therapy48:37 Reflections on Personal Growth and ProjectionCreated and Produced by Dustin Oliver