You Were A Gay Man

In this episode, Amandine sits down with Keel - actor, dancer, singer, and storyteller - for a conversation that is equal parts playful and profound. Their ADHD-fueled exchange jumps from acting and artistry to childhood memories, the world of Harry Potter, the challenges of work and education, and the unrealistic expectations placed on kids, even while adults remain works in progress themselves.At the heart of the episode is Keel’s openness about knowing his orientation from an early age, navigating life as a gay man, and growing up as a Black child adopted into a white family. Together, Amandine and Keel explore the layered realities of adoption, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+ identity, while pushing back against the ways society reduces queer people to sexual beings instead of honoring the full spectrum of identity, growth, and love.Along the way, they share humor in family dynamics, reflect on outdated stereotypes of masculinity and femininity, and celebrate the power of art as a safe haven for self-discovery. From quirky stories about watching Harry Potter in different languages to the role of platforms like TikTok in building community, this episode reminds us that while labels and expectations may try to shrink us, our real stories are always so much larger.