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***NOTE: I'd love to have more stories, experiences and journeys about bisexuality/bi+ on this channel, whether that's in-person guests like this one, or reading out someone's story. If you feel you'd like to do either of these, do just either message me in the comments below, or email me on jpdttp@gmail.com to have a chat about it
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In the latest in my ongoing series focused on bisexuality and bi+ identities, in this episode, I welcome Rob Cohen @twobiguys , author of the book 'Bisexual Married Men: Stories of Relationships, Acceptance, and Authenticity', to discuss the nuances of bisexuality, identity, and authenticity and the broader themes of acceptance and self-discovery within a straight or 'straight facing' relationship.

Some topics covered:

- some statistics about the bisexual community, emphasising the prevalence of bisexual people in mixed-gender relationships.

- Rob shares his personal story of identifying as straight until his late 20s and the subsequent exploration of his bisexual identity, highlighting the significance and life-changing benefits of being authentic and vulnerable,

- the challenges and benefits of 'coming out' within a straight facing relationship,

- challenges bisexual people face in terms of acceptance and the importance of self-acceptance and community support generally,

- discussion about the relationships that tend to last when someone discloses their bisexuality,

- an exploration of the differences between the sexual and romantic aspects of relationships in this context,

- lots of insights from Rob's book as he shares his thoughts on living authentically and the impact it can have on oneself and the world - healing oneself and influencing others positively,

- a discussion about community for bisexual/bi+ people looking to establish or join some kind of bisexual community,

- great advice from Rob for anyone at the early stages of discovering a bi identity and his favourite piece of life advice!

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Rob's links:
My coaching website: https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/coaching
Two Bi Guys: https://zencastr.com/two-bi-guys
Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertbrookscohen/
Two Bi Guys on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twobiguys/
Me/Two Bi Guys on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertbrookscohen
Fluid Conversations Series: https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/fluid-conversations

My podcast with the audio of this video is at: https//www.buzzsprout.com/2067601

Website at: https://www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

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Therapy Training: the CONs (and some PROs!) ft Charlotte Battista

In this episode, I welcome Charlotte Battista to discuss the challenges and some of the benefits of therapy training. Charlotte is in the early stages of her counselling and wellbeing career, with a passion for corporate work and an interest in relationships. This episode provides a comprehensive look into the world of therapy training, offering practical advice and personal experiences.

Charlotte shares her background and what drew her to the field of therapy, influenced by her father's career as a mental health nurse. The conversation then delves into the potential challenges faced during therapy training, including time management, getting placements and balancing academic commitments, as well as what she might plan to do looking into the future.

We talk in detail about all aspects of Charlotte's experiences to date in the training, including being one of the youngest people on her course and what that's been like for her. She also offers valuable advice for those considering a career in therapy and the significance of social media in building a professional presence and networking and shares her favourite piece of life advice: "Worry is a waste of the imagination"!

Charlotte's social media links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-battista-bacp-b3b534286/
https://www.instagram.com/charlotte.battista?igsh=d2lubmdkMGVnbHVm&utm_source=qr
https://www.tiktok.com/@charlotte.battista?_t=ZN-8uodwzHNETW&_r=1

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My podcast with the audio of this video is at: https//www.buzzsprout.com/2067601

Website at: https://www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

***My FREE personal development course 'Life Unlimited: 10 Steps to Real Change is now available on this channel in a playlist you'll find on the channel homepage. Whether you're looking to move through anxiety, stress, depression, chronic anger, addictive behaviour, co-dependency, narcissism, low self-esteem/confidence, relationship problems, feeling stuck, lost or lacking in purpose – or simply want to experience more happiness, contentment and fulfilment in your life – see this free course and you'll discover it's carefully designed to help you to do this.***

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In this episode, I welcome Mark Cusack from @notdefining an author, lecturer, content creator, and coach specialising in supporting individuals with complex, fluid, or undefined orientations and genders. Mark shares insights from his personal experiences and professional expertise, focusing on bisexuality and the broader spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identity.

1. Introduction to Mark:
- Mark's background as an author and content creator.
- His work with @notdefining a platform for educational content on sexuality and gender diversity

2. Mark's Personal Journey:
- Growing up with diverse attractions and the struggle with identity in a binary world
- The motivation behind starting his YouTube channel and writing his book "Fluid"

3. Understanding Bisexuality:
- Common misconceptions about bisexuality and the importance of visibility
- The challenges faced by bisexual individuals in relationships and society

4. Community and Support:
- The role of online platforms like YouTube in providing community and support
- Recommendations for finding bisexual communities and resources

5. The Five Things all Bisexual People should know:
- It's way more common than you think
- Can be very vulnerable to mental health issues / how to heal
- It often changes and shifts
- There are many different types of bi+
- Absolutely "queer enough"

6. Mark's Advice and Insights:
- Encouragement to embrace one's identity and live authentically
- The significance of self-acceptance and advocating for oneself

Thank you for listening. If you do enjoy it, please feel free to SHARE it, don't forget to 'FOLLOW' to show your support, it would be much appreciated!

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Mark’s book and YouTube links below:

https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/mark-cusack/fluid/9781805013686/
https://www.youtube.com/@notdefining

My podcast with the audio of this video is at: https//www.buzzsprout.com/2067601

Website at: https://www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

***My FREE personal development course 'Life Unlimited: 10 Steps to Real Change is now available on this channel in a playlist you'll find on the channel homepage. Whether you're looking to move through anxiety, stress, depression, chronic anger, addictive behaviour, co-dependency, narcissism, low self-esteem/confidence, relationship problems, feeling stuck, lost or lacking in purpose – or simply want to experience more happiness, contentment and fulfilment in your life – see this free course and you'll discover it's carefully designed to help you to do this.***

'Life Unlimited' Course testimonials include "The course is packed with valuable content, yet John-Paul's warm, non-judgemental style makes it feel more as if a friend is sharing some wonderful wisdom. 100% recommend."

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If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk