Our Diagnonsense

I'm a Homosexual Daddy

We're all being told to love ourselves more. But is it THAT easy. Not so much babes. Self-love, self-esteem, confidence is something that is learned. From day 1 we learn it from our family and our greater culture. Listen to Todd and Been talk about their journey through self-understanding and their varying experiences with shame and self-loathing. 

Tolerating Sadness

Todd and Ben discuss the concept of tolerence, in regards to dating, death, and double penetration.

B*tchy Resting Face

The context in which we live our lives is undeniably influential. It has the power to shape our identities, our personalities, and even the expressions on our faces. Listen to the personal stories of Todd and Ben as they share their experiences and how their respective contexts have played a pivotal role in shaping who they are today.

Family Roles

Todd and Ben discuss their familial roles.

Sexual Neurotics

Two besites talking about therapy.

Sex Positive Families Part 2

Listen to part 2 with Melisa Pintor of Sex Positive Families. 

Sex Positive Families

In this episode of Your Diagnosis I sit down with Melissa of @sexpositive_families . We talk about everything from racism to sexual pleasure. ⁣ ⁣ @sexpositive_families is one my favorite accounts. Melissa has a way with words in providing incredible sexed - it's seriously some of the best I have seen/read/listened. Melissa goes beyond genitals and basic sex ed - its the entire human curriculum.⁣ ⁣ If you have kids you should definitely check out sexpositivefamilies.com and take a look at...

Dr. Laurie Mintz Author of Becoming Cliterate

In this episode of Your Diagnonsense, Dr. Laurie Mintz joins me to discuss her book Becoming Cliterate. Dr. Laurie a sex therapist, professor, and speaker.

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

In this episode of Your Diagnonsense, Shaun Galanos joins me to chat about relationships, love, and our experiences with both. Shaun is a certified love coach and host/creator of The Love Drive podcast.

Jake Ernst on Safety and Coping

In this episode of Your Diagnonsense, Jake Ernst (aka @mswjake) shares his model for safety. We talk about this robust model for self-care and coping with powerful emotions. 

Dr. Chris Donaghue on Sex and Relationships

On this episode of Your Diagnonsense, Dr. Chris Donaghue joins me to discuss COVID-19, sex, and relationships. Dr. Donaghue is the author of the books "Rebel Love" and “Sex Outside the Lines: Authentic Sexuality in a Sexually Dysfunctional Culture.”

Sex with Dr. Jess

In this episode of Your Diagnonsense I chat with Dr. Jess O’Reily about sex and relationships. 

Trauma Informed Therapy With Seerut Chawla

In this episode, I talk with Seerut Chawla, London-based psychotherapist, about trauma.

Jen Winston on Politics, Sex, and Life As We Know It

Jen Winston, the creator behind @jenerous joins me for a session of fun sharing about sex, politics, and all the nonsense about our lives. 

Sex and Disability

Somatic Trauma, Sex, and Kink

In this episode of Your Diagnonsense I talk with Andrea Glik--the therapist behind @somaticwitch--about somatic trauma therapy, sexuality, and kink.  

Mindfulness & Compassion with James Guay

Jake Dupree on Sex, Gender, and Burlesque

In this episode of Your Diagnonsense, I talk with Jake Dupree about the experiences he has had throughout his life with gender, sexuality, and performing.

Sex and Wellness in Peru

In this episode of Your Diagnonsense I chat with Raquel Rottmann from @Corazonconleche about wellness, sex and culture in Peru. Raquel shares with me her experience as a sexual health advocate.

2 Gay Therapists

In this episode of Your Diagnonsense, Matthew Dempsey and I talk shop. We discuss everything from what parts of ourselves we bring to session and our own struggles with insecurity to insights from our sessions with clients.

Navigating Non-monogamy

In this episode I chat with Sam about all forms of relationships. We cover a range of different topics within the monogamy/ethical-non-monogamy spectrum. We also touch on aspects of love, dating, and sexual health.

Arisce Wanzer On Love and Life

On this episode of Your Diagnonsense, Arisce Wanzer shares her life story with me. She spills it all! We talk about everything from sexuality and gender to her experiences with love.

Social Media and Mental Health

In this episode of Your Diagnonsense I talk with Claire Fountain about social media and mental health. We discuss the wide ranging benefits and limitations social media offers to the space of wellness. We cover it all from buzz words and toxic positivity to therapist influencers.  Find out more about this episode at www.toddsbaratz.com/podcast Follow Claire on instagram @cbquality Follow Todd on instagram @yourdiagnonsense