Explore every episode of the podcast Embracing All of Me
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| A Soft Place to Land: Navigating Grief & Loss During the Holidays with Stevie Luna Ibarra | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:48:39 | |
On this episode of Embracing All of Me, Ross sits down with psychotherapist and death worker Stevie Luna Ibarra (they/she) to explore how grief takes shape inside queer people of color, especially during the holidays. Together, they unpack what happens when colonization, silence, identity, and family dynamics collide at the exact moment we need grounding the most. Stevie brings over 13 years of experience in mental health, end-of-life support, and community grief work. They break down the window of tolerance, explain what death doulas really do, and offer practical rituals for staying regulated when our families don’t have language for who we are—or for what we’ve lost. This episode is for anyone navigating complicated family systems, ancestral grief, the heaviness of the season, or the quiet ache of becoming. It’s also a reminder that grief isn’t just sorrow; it’s love, memory, transformation, and the human capacity to come home to ourselves again and again. If you’ve ever felt alone in your grief, this conversation is a soft landing place. Learn more about Pause at timetopause.org | |||
| Music and Movement as Medicine with MARQUE | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:35:13 | |
In this episode of Embracing All of Me, Ross sits down with MARQUE, a Bronx-born, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and dancer, to explore how dance, music, and creativity shape identity, healing, and self-expression. Together, they talk about growing up surrounded by rhythm, dance as a first language, and how performance and people-pleasing can become survival skills. One key takeaway from this conversation: sometimes the body learns how to survive before the mind ever catches up—and movement can be the bridge back to self. This episode is for creatives, dancers, music artists, queer men, and anyone learning how to soften without losing their edge. Check out Marque in the band ONQUE here Check out Heal It First here Read about MARQUE's Savage collaboration with Ross on The Source Magazine Feedback for the podcast or the host? Access our feedback form here Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! | |||
| Male Survivors & Childhood Trauma: What Shame Hides with Rick Goodwin | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:46:17 | |
In this episode of Embracing All of Me, Ross sits down with Rick Goodwin, MSW, RSW, social worker, author, and the founder and Clinical Services Director of Men & Healing, to unpack the silent epidemic of shame carried by male survivors of sexual abuse. Together, they explore how masculinity, societal pressure, and outdated narratives which keep men, including bisexual, queer, and fluid men, from naming their trauma and seeking help. Rick shares insights from decades of clinical work and trauma recovery, including the role of the “male code,” how shame fuels rage, and why true healing starts in groups. Rick also shares advice for those who may not be ready to be visible as a survivor. Whether you’re a survivor, an ally, or someone rethinking what it means to be a man or work through internalized shape, this conversation opens the door to compassion and change. 🔹 Topics include: This episode is not only transformational, but a reference guide and illumination to the uniqueness of male trauma and survivors. Men & Healing - Psychotherapy for Men 1 in 6: Support for Men Healing from Sexual Abuse rick@menandhealing.ca | |||
| Love, Loss, and 4 Million Views: Chris McNeany on Bi+ Narratives in Film, Grief, and Leadership | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:53:26 | |
What do grief, bisexual representation in film and TV, and a foot fetish have in common? In this episode, writer, actor, filmmaker, and corporate trainer Chris McNeany shows us the power of embracing every side of ourselves — the pain, the joy, the awkward laughter, and the desires often kept in the shadows. From caregiving through cancer to creating bi+ films like More Than He Knows (with nearly 5 million views!), Chris takes us behind the scenes of storytelling that breaks stereotypes and gives bi+ narratives the visibility they deserve. Along the way, we talk about how humor, curiosity, and even kink can become part of healing — and how embracing all of ourselves doesn’t stop at the heavy pieces. It includes the pleasure and the play. If you’ve ever wondered how art, identity, and self-acceptance collide this conversation will make you laugh, think, and maybe even breathe a little easier. | |||
| Joy, Liberation, and Ripple Effects: Dr. Danielle Samuel on Leading While Black and Bi+ | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:51:21 | |
What does it mean to carve out joy, liberation, and healing in a world that tries to write your story for you? In this week's conversation, Dr. Danielle Samuel, proud Black Caribbean bisexual woman, licensed therapist, entrepreneur and President of the Los Angeles Bi+ Task Force — takes us from her teenage years in Grenada, and St. Lucia to her work as a professor, therapist, and advocate creating ripples of change across communities. We talk about everything from navigating parental relationships while bi, biphobia in Black spaces to the pressure of leadership, from teenage rebellion to the deep work of self-preservation and joy. Danielle reminds us that representation matters, boundaries are sacred, and liberation begins with taking up space as our full selves. Danielle has an important message for parents of queer kids that everyone needs to hear! Learn more about Danielle and Joy and Liberation Therapy (California & Georgia) here: | |||
| First-Gen, Bi, and Breaking Cycles - Michael Lemus on Reclaiming Joy | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:54:18 | |
We're Back for Season 2! Michael opens up about navigating parentification, setting boundaries that others may not understand, choosing joy when it comes at a cost, and his ideal bisexual representation in media. From the pressure of being the first in his family to graduate college to the courageous act of creating distance for his own mental health, Michael’s story reveals what it means to honor yourself when the world — and sometimes those closest to us— simply doesn’t get it. https://www.reclaimingyourhappinesswithlemus.com/ Pillemer: Family estrangement a problem ‘hiding in plain sight’ on Cornell Chronicle (Article) | |||
| Embracing All of Me The Book (Giveaway) | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:04:16 | |
As a thank you for supporting Embracing All of Me, I’m giving away a FREE digital copy of my upcoming eBook, Embracing All of Me: Identity-Focused Writing for Bisexual, Pansexual, and Fluid Men! To claim yours: This book is packed with insight, history, fun, stories, writing prompts, healing tools, and reflections to help you embrace your identity through the power of writing. Your review not only helps this podcast grow but also helps amplify the work we've been doing here. Listen now and grab your free copy! | |||
| Behind the Scenes of the Bisexual Emoji Proposal to Unicode Consortium | 03 Aug 2025 | 00:13:51 | |
In this bonus episode of Embracing All of Me, we go behind the scenes of a groundbreaking effort to bring digital visibility to millions of bisexual and bi+ individuals worldwide. Ross shares the journey of crafting a 29-page proposal to Unicode Technical Committee for a bisexual umbrella emoji, a culturally recognized and academically supported icon designed to close the digital representation gap. From uncovering why past proposals were rejected to navigating Unicode’s rigorous approval process, this episode dives deep into digital equity advocacy and the power of emoji as more than just cute icons. We’ll also explore:The surprising statistics behind bisexual visibility (54% of LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S.)How and why emojis matter in shaping online identity and inclusion on 27 billion devices worldwideThe historical erasure of Black and bisexual contributions in cultureWhat this emoji could mean for future generations seeking language and recognition Tune in to hear the vision, challenges, and hope behind this bold move to ensure every identity has its rightful place in our digital lives! Read the full proposal and access the media kit in the episode description. | |||
| Guided Meditation - Boundless Love | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:13:01 | |
In this episode, you’ll be gently invited into a space of stillness, self-compassion, and radical acceptance. This is not love you must chase or earn. It's not conditional or performative. This is boundless love—love that holds you exactly as you are. Let this meditation remind you:You are not late. You are not broken.You are not too much.You are here. And that is enough. This is a space to return to when you forget your own worth. Come as you are. Leave held. | |||
| How Steven Spencer, Bisexual Bodybuilder and PrEP Advocate, Is Shattering Stigma | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:53:00 | |
Discover the remarkable journey of Steven Spencer, a bisexual bodybuilder, HIV advocate, and trailblazer for queer visibility. In this series finale, Steve opens up about growing up on an Australian cattle farm, coming out in a conservative environment, and championing self-acceptance in the face of biphobia and HIV stigma. From co-founding health initiatives to transforming his mental and physical wellness through lifting, Steve’s candid insights reveal how embracing your full identity can shatter prejudice and build authentic community. If you’ve ever felt alone on your path to self-discovery, tune in for an empowering deep dive into harnessing resilience, reclaiming your narrative, and building muscle of mind, spirit, and body! https://qtopiasydney.com.au/our-team/steve-spencer/ If you enjoy Embracing All of Me, please like, comment, and follow the podcast! We’d love to hear from you! | |||
| Relationship Coach Danny Morales Spills the Tea on Dating Yourself First | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:41:33 | |
Ever wish you had a personal coach cheering you on when dating gets complicated? Meet Coach Danny Morales—a dynamic relationship mentor for gay and bisexual men. In this candid interview, Coach Danny unpacks everything from setting boundaries and navigating fear to surviving breakups and coming out on your own terms. Learn why “dating yourself first” isn’t just a cute slogan, but the key to building genuinely healthy relationships—both with partners and with yourself. If you’ve ever felt stuck or misunderstood in your love life, Coach Danny’s fresh insights on communication, self-validation, and community can help you embrace your identity and own your worth. Tune in for a conversation that just might shift your entire approach to dating and relationships. Learn more about Coach Danny at https://www.thecoachdanny.com/ Are you interested in using the art of writing for personal development? Fill out the Interest Form for the upcoming book "Embracing All of Me: Identity-focused Writing & Self Discovery for Bi+ Men, so you don't miss it. | |||
| DL (Downlow) Men: Beards, Survival, and the Right to Choose | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:27:08 | |
In a media landscape obsessed with spectacle, DL (down-low) men are often punchlines, predators, or shadows. But what if we stopped moralizing and started listening? In this episode, Ross peels back the layers of DL discourse to explore the survival strategies behind the silence. Through the story of Adam, a bisexual man from Ghana denied asylum in the UK, and his own reflections growing up bisexual in Los Angeles, Ross examines how fear, safety, and structural oppression shape disclosure. With sharp clarity and deep compassion, It exposes how bi+ men of color often become collateral damage in conversations not actually about them. We map out common concerns, especially from women, around intimacy and betrayal, and invite everyone into a more honest, informed dialogue. Whether you're DL, closeted, bi, pan, queer, questioning, or a witness to the growth and transformation of others navigating society, this episode honors your survival and your right to choose. Adam's Story referenced in the episode | |||
| Addiction Recovery and the Blueprint Back to Self with Langston Montgomery | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:38:22 | |
On this episode of Embracing All of Me, Ross sits down with former U.S. Marine, certified life coach, and ally Langston Montgomery to explore masculinity, addiction recovery, and the emotional battles men often face in silence. Langston shares his journey through addiction, divorce, and the moment he finally stopped running from himself. Together, Ross and Langston discuss:
Instead of perfection, this episode centers the real, nonlinear work of becoming whole. If you’ve ever felt alone in your pain or unsure how to begin again, this conversation offers a grounded blueprint for healing — starting with the courage to tell the truth. Check out Blueprint Life Coaching here https://www.theblueprintlifecoaching.com/ | |||
| Spoken Word Artist Anto Chan on Ancestral Work and Transforming Grief into Comedy | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:57:54 | |
What happens when “I love you” is answered with a plate of perfectly sliced pears? In this tender, laugh‑out‑loud episode, Ross sits down with Chinese‑Canadian spoken‑word powerhouse Anto Chan to trace the messy alchemy that turns generational pain into punchlines. Together they unpack:
This conversation is equal parts heart‑hug and gut‑check, a soft yet radical invitation to speak your truth, risk being seen, and dare to find comedy in the cracks of sorrow. If you’ve ever wondered how to reunite with your inner child, honor your ancestors, or laugh while the room shakes, press play! Innergenerational Website | |||
| Guided Meditation - You Are a Living Archive | 01 Jun 2025 | 00:15:38 | |
In this gentle guided meditation, listeners are invited to reconnect with yourself as a living archive, a breathing, evolving, record of memory, emotion, and becoming. Through a somatic journey of the body and a inner visualization, you’ll explore the stories stored in your chest, shoulders, stomach, throat, and beyond. You’ll step inside a quiet room within, a sacred inner archive, where a moment awaits: the opportunity to witness and embrace a forgotten version of yourself with curiosity and care. This meditation is for anyone navigating identity, healing, or transformation. No need to fix or perform, only to return to a truth already living inside you. Affirmation:
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| The Power of Name: Bisexuality, Belonging, and African Liberation with Zamokuhle Zulu | 27 May 2025 | 00:37:26 | |
What if your name was the gateway to the highest version of yourself? In this episode, host Ross Victory sits down with Zamokuhle Zulu, a South African scholar-activist, lecturer, artist, and writer whose work spans African feminism, decolonial psychology, and building Pan-African LGBTQ+ networks. Zamo shares how reclaiming his bisexual identity meant reconciling personal truth with collective cultural responsibilities, in a society where family and community remain central to survival. He speaks candidly about growing up in a township, moving to Cape Town, confronting generational trauma, and why “coming out” isn’t always the safest form of queer expression in the diaspora. Together, they unpack how African feminism became a liberating framework for Zamo to find his voice, and why some Black Americans believe queerness is a colonial import, despite rich pre-colonial histories of fluid identity across the continent. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt torn between tradition and truth, duty and desire. Zamo offers a path toward embracing oneself that resists erasure and reclaims belonging across borders by realizing you don't have to be anything. You get to sit down, be you, and do what you do! Email Zamo: zamokuhle.zulu@outlook.com | |||
| Carving Belonging Into Erasure: Practicing Self-Reunion (Bonus w/ free worksheet download) | 25 May 2025 | 00:09:44 | |
What does it truly mean to belong, especially when your experiences and identity feel like an anomaly, fragmented and caught between worlds? In this solo episode, host Ross Victory unpacks the complexities of belonging beyond corporate slogans. Through reflections on history, culture, and ancestry, Ross challenges the notion that belonging is a fixed destination. Instead, he offers belonging and the sense of "home" as an active practice, a rhythm of returning to oneself over and over again. If you’ve ever felt not queer enough, not bisexual enough, not something enough, this episode offers insight, grounding, and prioritizes self-reunion over performance. For deeper discovery, download the Worksheet: Self-Inquiry on Belonging, Place, and Rootedness Are you interested in using the art of writing for personal development? Fill out the Interest Form for the upcoming book "Embracing All of Me: Identity-focused Writing & Self Discovery for Bi+ & Pan Men," so you don't miss it. Follow us on Instagram. | |||
| Faith After Fear: L.A. based Pastor Xavier on Embracing Queer Identity & God’s True Love | 20 May 2025 | 00:54:28 | |
In this moving episode, Pastor Xavier shares his journey from growing up in 1960s South Central Los Angeles to relocating to Altadena/Pasadena area, where he faced the devastating 2025 Eaton Fires that destroyed over 9,000 structures and claimed at least 18 lives. He discusses how spoken word poetry became a lifeline for processing trauma in the face of mass destruction and loss. Raised in conservative evangelical Christian churches, Pastor Xavier reflects on surviving abuse and the decades long struggle to understand his bisexual identity. He examines how rigid traditions within some Christian institutions can deter critical thinking and hinder personal growth. Drawing from over 30 years of ministry, he offers insights into identifying affirming Christian churches that uphold both biblical integrity and LGBTQ+ inclusion. With his mother as his biggest advocate and a renewed connection to scripture, Pastor Xavier reimagines his faith as a source of healing, justice, and service to youth at large. This conversation invites listeners to reflect: Who shaped our beliefs? Can faith and identity coexist? How does questioning authority lead to self-discovery? And above all, Pastor Xavier reminds us: who we are is God’s greatest gift. Resources from Pastor Xavier:
Affirming Faith Communities & Organizations ◦The New Evangelicals – Jesus-centered, inclusive, and justice-focused ◦The Reformation Project – Bible-based LGBTQ+ inclusion https://reformationproject.org/ ◦Q Christian Fellowship – Community for LGBTQ+ believers seeking truth and belonging - https://www.qchristian.org/ ◦Post-Evangelical Collective - https://www.postevangelicalcollective.org/ Biblical References from Pastor Xavier: ◦Matthew 22 – Misuse of scripture and Jesus’ correction of religious leaders ◦1 Corinthians 13:4–8 – The nature of God’s love ◦Jeremiah 1 :4-8– Affirmation of calling and worth ◦Luke 10:25-37, Parable of the Good Samaritan – Radical inclusion ◦Galatians 1:1-2:10 - Gospel of Uncircumcision = Inclusion for those excluded by the Law ◦Matthew 5-7 - Sermon on the Mount – Reinterpreting law through love | |||
| The Geography of Identity – From China to Bisexual Advocacy with Chongzheng Wei | 13 May 2025 | 00:45:39 | |
How do you reconcile family expectations, cultural traditions, and queer identity—especially when you’re growing up in rural China? Join host Ross Victory as he sits down with Dr. Chongzheng Wei, a Chinese clinical psychologist and bisexual activist whose extraordinary path spans rural southern China, Thailand, France, and the United States. Hear how Chongzheng navigated stigma, internalized shame, and family obligations to find empowerment through personal and professional advocacy. Discover how geography and cultural factors influence the mental health needs of bisexual individuals and why tailored support networks, online and in-person, are crucial for overcoming isolation. If you’ve ever struggled to honor your heritage without erasing who you are, or wondered how to find a community that embraces every facet of your identity, this deeply personal conversation offers keen insights and practical steps for claiming your full self. Holding onto our roots doesn’t mean letting go of our truths. Are you interested in using the art of writing for personal development? Fill out the Interest Form for the upcoming book "Embracing All of Me: Identity-focused Writing & Self Discovery for Bi+ & Pan Men," so you don't miss it. Follow us on Instagram. | |||
| Guided Internalized Shame & Stigma Meditation - Journey Back To Wholeness | 06 May 2025 | 00:17:20 | |
In this guided meditation from Embracing All of Me, host Ross Victory invites you to release shame, silence, and the inherited weight of stigma. Through breath, visualization, and affirmations, you’ll reconnect with your inner light and remember that you are not broken, in-between, or too much—you are whole. This episode is designed for anyone navigating layered identities, especially those in the bisexual, pansexual, fluid, and queer communities who’ve been required to shrink, split, compartmentalize, cover or conceal to survive. Return to your body. Root yourself in your truth. Carry forward only what is yours. | |||
| Bisexual Visibility - A Double-Edged Sword? (Bonus w/ worksheet download) | 01 May 2025 | 00:11:34 | |
Free worksheet download link included! In this episode, we explore the “paradox of visibility” within the LGBTQ+ community—especially for those of us who are bisexual/bi+/pan and feel misrepresented in the world at large. Visibility is be a powerful statement of existence and self-worth. Yet it also comes with risks: being seen can make you a target and a political scapegoat, while being erased and overlooked can lead to feels of despair and unworthiness. Drawing on personal reflections, Ross introduces a companion to visibility: embodiment. Rather than asking to be acknowledged, embodiment asks us to discover ourselves from the inside out to take inventory of what we need. He discusses how institutions and mainstream narratives weren’t built with our particular life experiences in mind, why external validation alone falls short, and how cultivating a sense of wholeness and "glow" can transform both our lives and the people around us. Tune in to learn practical questions for distinguishing whether you’re acting to “be seen” or to “feel more like yourself." For deeper discovery, download our worksheet "Visibility & Embodiment" here. If you are interested in using the power of writing for personal development and self inquiry - Fill out the Interest Form for the upcoming book "Embracing All of Me: Identity-focused Writing & Self Discovery for Bi+ Men, so you don't miss it. Follow us on Instagram. | |||
| Grief, Isolation, and the Limitlessness of Bi Joy with Poet Nicholas Cairns | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:41:04 | |
Join me for an intimate conversation with bisexual English poet Nicholas Cairns, whose raw insights illuminate the intersections of grief, isolation, and the expansive possibilities of Bi joy. Discover how Nick turned to poetry to navigate personal loss—particularly the death of his father—and to process isolation. Learn how embracing his bi+ identity not only fueled his artistic journey but empowered others seeking representation and how he went from anonymous faceless writer to putting a name and face on his work. Nick reveals how creative expression can be a powerful tool for self-discovery. If you’re looking to explore the power of poetry through an identity-focused lens, the complexities of grief, and the possibilities of living authentically, this episode offers hope and inspiration. Tune in and celebrate the limitless potential of Bi joy and human connection. Check out Nick's work on Instagram Download the free worksheet "Externalizing Through Lists" to make a worry list or memory list discussed in this episode. Are you interested in using the art of writing for personal development? Fill out the Interest Form for the upcoming book "Embracing All of Me: Identity-focused Writing & Self Discovery for Bi+ & Pan Men," so you don't miss it. Follow us on Instagram. | |||
| Dr. Tangela Roberts on Supporting Bisexual/Bi+ Mental Health | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:45:00 | |
Dive deep into the mental health needs of bisexual and queer communities of color with Dr. Tangela Roberts, a psychologist and researcher at the University of Buffalo. In this illuminating interview, Dr. Roberts shares her insights on identity development, the dual tracks of representation and policy, funding gaps that disproportionately affect bi+ individuals, despite being the majority of the LGBTQ+ population, and reveals how systemic barriers shape both healthcare and educational experiences for queer youth. Discover how embracing all parts of one’s identity can foster resilience, counter feelings of isolation, and fuel personal growth. From debunking damaging myths to championing intersectional research, Dr. Roberts offers practical steps for accessing community for the first time, finding supportive care, and affirming your full, authentic self. Tune in for expert guidance and actionable strategies! Dr. Tangela reminds us that embracing ourselves can feel scary while we try to anchor ourselves in a world that systemically diminishes bi+ voices and people of color as agendas. https://www.instagram.com/talk2drtangi/ Are you interested in using the art of writing for personal development? Fill out the Interest Form for the upcoming book "Embracing All of Me: Identity-focused Writing & Self Discovery for Bi+ Men, so you don't miss it. Follow us on Instagram. | |||
| How Language Programs Your Perception and Unlocks Your Power. Becoming Unfuckwithable with Britnei Nicole | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:32:50 | |
Language is more than communication — it’s a technology. In this episode of Embracing All of Me, writer, speaker, and neurolinguistics practitioner Britnei Nicole breaks down how our words shape our nervous systems, our choices, and our sense of what’s possible. We explore inherited scripts, shadow work, identity, safety, racialized experiences, micro-skills for nervous system rewiring, and what it really means to become unfuckwithable in a world that is constantly trying to shape who we’re allowed to be. This conversation is practical, tender, and paradigm-shifting, especially for listeners navigating queerness, racialized identity, religious trauma, or the quiet ache of wanting to take up more space than the world has told them they deserve. Please rate and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. It helps us reach more listeners! Check out Britnei Nicole's work: https://www.britneinicole.com/ Britnei's Linktree (all links) | |||
| Telling Stories That Need to Exist: The Power of Identity-focused Writing with Aaron H. Aceves | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:43:01 | |
Join host Ross Victory for an illuminating interview with bisexual Mexican American author Aaron H. Aceves, whose novel, This Is Why They Hate Us, boldly explores queerness, culture, and coming-of-age in East Los Angeles. In this inaugural episode, hear how Aaron channeled his personal experiences—straddling multiple identities and grappling with self-discovery—into a story that brings raw honesty and humor to themes often left unspoken. Discover how writing became Aaron’s path to embracing his own bisexuality, why he’s passionate about creating nuanced characters who challenge stereotypes, and how subverting tropes adds depth and authenticity to YA fiction. Whether you’re new to LGBTQ+ literature, an aspiring writer yearning to tell your truth, or simply curious about the magic of identity-focused storytelling, this episode offers an inspiring roadmap to owning your voice. Tune in for a candid look into Aaron’s writing process, insights on representation in publishing, and the surprising ways fictional characters can become our greatest teachers. Visit Aaron's site to learn more about his writing and future projects www.aaronhaceves.com Learn more about Embracing All of Me at https://rossvictory.com/embracingallofme Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| 1.0 What is Embracing All of Me - A House of Self | 06 Apr 2025 | 00:05:17 | |
Embracing All of Me is a digital house for identity, futurism, language, and self-reunion—centered on bisexual and bi+ people of color worldwide, and anyone craving depth without the noise. Here, we explore the path toward embracing all of ourselves without spectacle. We discover identity without performance through conversations with writers, scientists, pastors, and creators imagining new ways to be whole. If you’ve ever wanted depth without spectacle, or be interested in the "how" someone breaks through fear to find purpose, belonging, and joy - this is your place. Follow the pod, rate it, save your favorite episodes, and share with someone who needs this. Discover more rooms in the house we're building at EmbracingAllOfMe.org | |||
| Frank Ocean, First Kisses & George Floyd: Steven Underwood on Becoming in the New Black Digital Renaissance | 28 Nov 2025 | 01:00:57 | |
Steven Underwood, award-winning writer, cultural critic, and digital worldbuilder, joins Embracing All of Me for a conversation that unfolds like a map of survival, imagination, and becoming. From a misunderstood tweet that led to a traumatizing arrest, to the grandmother who infused his life with art, to Frank Ocean’s influence on his queer awakenings, Steven breaks open what it means to create in an era where vulnerability is often punished and Black creativity is endlessly consumed and forgotten. Together, we trace the rise of the “New Black Digital Renaissance,” unpack the myth of Black excellence, talk about the politics of first kisses, and explore why introverts, dreamers, and digital kids have every right to be taken seriously as artists. Steven’s book, Forever for the Culture, drops January 27, 2026 in print and audio. Preorders now open. Steven Website:https://www.blaqueword.comPlease rate and review to grow the Embracing All of Me community! | |||
| The God You Choose: Fear, Power, or Liberation? | 22 Nov 2025 | 00:24:28 | |
In this bonus solo episode, Ross Victory examines why people choose interpretations of God that harm instead of heal. Using the viral Yolanda Adams clip as a springboard, Ross breaks down the forces behind fear-based theology—scarcity, control, inherited doctrine, community pressure, and the need for moral cover. Through history, psychology, and spiritual honesty, he exposes how interpretation becomes a mirror: fear, power, or liberation. This episode invites listeners to confront not what the Bible says, but why they choose the version of God they follow. | |||
| Turnin' That Texas On: Inside Ryan Xavier's Bi Latino Top Diaries | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:43:36 | |
Latino hip-hop artist Ryan Xavier isn’t here to make himself palatable, he’s here to make you feel something! In this episode, we talk Texas pride, Ryan's influences from Hairspray to Florence & the Machine, his creative process, bisexual Latino representation in hip hop, balancing art and algorithm, building Xavier Nation and what happens when you show up online as yourself without waiting for permission. Ryan opens up about building a authentic persona "Bi Latino Top" in a genre that rarely leaves room for bi guys. And we end with his advice to artists that want to bring their full selves to their music and art. Check out Ryan Xavier's latest single, "Texas On" streaming everywhere. Follow Ryan Xavier on Instagram Ryan's Linktree | |||
| Myths to Magic: Building Bi+ Futures in Black Communities (with Zoomy & Chizu) | 12 Nov 2025 | 01:14:24 | |
In this episode of Embracing All of Me, Ross talks with sex educator Zoomy Taylor and animator/artist Chizu about what it means to be both Black and bisexual in a world that insists on binaries. Together, they dive into:
They discuss sex education, consent, bodily autonomy, domestic and sexual violence rates in the bi community, and the harmful assumption that bisexuality is a “stepping stone” or a privileged experience. This conversation is emotional, intellectual, and freeing. If you enjoy the podcast, please rate or review to help the algorithm reach more people. Reach Chizu: altaregoghholdings@gmail.com Reach Zoomy: Email Zoomy: reachzoomy@gmail.com Rate and review Embracing All of Me on your favorite podcast platform! | |||
| Airports, Pride Flags, and a Search for Home with Global Nomad Ken Krell | 24 Oct 2025 | 00:40:28 | |
What does home really mean when you’ve crossed borders, rebuilt your life after loss, and found family in strangers? In this conversation, global nomad and entrepreneur Ken Krell takes us on a journey through airports, Pride flags, and unexpected moments of belonging spanning a life of 68 years. “Home is wherever you let people in,” Ken shares, reflecting on decades of travel, queer love across continents, and the lessons learned when safety, freedom, and loneliness collide on the road. From divorce, heart attack, and losing millions in the 2008 financial crash to reinventing life in Bangkok and Sydney, Ken opens up about resilience, queer identity, and the courage it takes to “read the room” in countries where being out can be dangerous—or transformative. Along the way, he shares why he created projects like PrideNomad, The Daily Hug, and SeenWithLove to help LGBTQ+ travelers, veterans, and elders find connection and community anywhere in the world. https://pridenomad.beehiiv.com/ | |||
| The Politics of Presence | 19 Oct 2025 | 00:08:03 | |
This episode examines presence as a political, emotional, and spiritual discipline in an age of distraction. Ross shares how confronting what is, rather than what should be, has shaped his journey toward forty and reshaped his definition of abundance. Listeners are invited to consider presence as a form of protest and a pathway to becoming. | |||