Gay Executive Coaching and The Dark Side of Ambition: Navigating Toxic Competition in the Workplace
Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST
Release Date: 01/14/2025
The Success Principles for Gay Men: What We Can Learn from Jack Canfield
Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST
Gay men’s specialist psychotherapist and coach Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, breaks down Jack Canfield’s The Success Principles through a queer lens, showing how its life-changing tools can help gay men overcome internalized shame, build self-worth, and boldly pursue their goals. Ken shares practical, affirming insights inspired by Canfield's book to help you design the life you truly want.
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White Lotus and Gay Men's Fantasies - The Teasing Taboo of Pop Culture
Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST
Therapist Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, explores The White Lotus Season 3’s buzzed-about gay incest story line, why taboo fantasies intrigue gay men, and how pop culture stirs both desire and discomfort. A candid look at erotic imagination, psychological nuance, and separating fantasy from reality.
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The Healthcare Hustle: What Gay Men Need to Know
Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST
Navigating healthcare as a gay man isn’t just about checkups—it’s about self-advocacy, access, and fighting systemic bias. In this episode, I break down the clinical, financial, cultural, and emotional barriers that make medical care more challenging for gay men, from dealing with dismissive doctors to securing PrEP, HIV treatment, or mental health support. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by insurance battles, medical gaslighting, or the stress of getting the care you need, let’s talk about how therapy and coaching can help you take back control.
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Legal Essentials for Gay Men: Protecting Your Future
Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST
Too many gay men delay vital legal planning—until it’s too late. In this episode, Ken covers key protections like wills, medical directives, and financial security to safeguard your relationship from a psychotherapist's perspective. Learn how to take charge now for a secure and empowered future!
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When You Know You're Ugly: A Guide for Gay Men Coping with Physical Unattractiveness
Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST
In a society where "pretty privilege" often dictates social dynamics, many gay men confront the challenge of not fitting conventional beauty standards. In this frank episode, Ken delves into embracing one's identity beyond physical appearance, highlighting the power of charm, confidence, and kindness. Listen in to discover strategies for building emotional resilience and redefining self-worth in a gay world that often prioritizes looks.
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Gay Men and Therapy Support for a Legal Case
Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST
Ken discusses the often-overlooked role of therapy in supporting gay men through legal battles. From workplace discrimination to hate crimes, gay men can face legal challenges that demand both legal representation and emotional resilience. Therapy can prepare clients for high-stress situations like depositions and cross-examinations, build psychological stamina for long-term legal fights, and strengthen self-worth in the face of systemic bias. Therapy can be a crucial ally in your fight for fairness, empowerment, and self-advocacy.
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Interview of Host Ken Howard, LCSW, CST on the History of Gay Men's Therapy and His Career
Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST
GayTherapyLA Podcast producer, Austen Weinhart, interviews host Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, on the history of Gay Men's Therapy and his own career path over 30 years as a gay men's specialist therapist, coach, sex therapist, author, and activisit.
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Gay Executive Coaching and The Dark Side of Ambition: Navigating Toxic Competition in the Workplace
Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST
This episode discusses the unique challenges gay men face in competitive professional environments. It explores how toxic competition, workplace biases, and generational tensions can undermine professional growth and mental health, and how executive coaching can foster resilience, authenticity, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills.
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Gay Men and the Lessons Learned from 'Wicked'
Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST
Gay men's specialist therapist and life coach Ken Howard, LCSW, CST discusses the new musical movie, "Wicked," and the lessons gay men can learn from its themes, characters, and songs.
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Therapy, Coaching, Psychiatry, and Medicine - Let's Stop the Misinformation, Shall We?
Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CST
Ken exposes the myths around therapy, life coaching, psychiaty, and medicine, and how to understand and access these services.
info_outlineThis episode discusses the unique challenges gay men face in competitive professional environments. It explores how toxic competition, workplace biases, and generational tensions can undermine professional growth and mental health, and how executive coaching can foster resilience, authenticity, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills.