Unlearning Shame: Healing Internalized Homophobia and Reclaiming Worth

Many of us grew up absorbing quiet messages about who we’re allowed to be. Even after coming out, those messages can live on — shaping how we love, express, and even how we see ourselves.

In this episode, we’re joined by therapist, author, and speaker Chris Tompkins (Raising LGBTQ Allies) for a conversation about internalized homophobia: how early shame becomes part of our identity, and how to begin unlearning it.

We explore:

• The difference between what’s said — and what’s left unsaid — in childhood
• How internalized shame shows up in relationships, sex, and self-image
• The role of the body and nervous system in healing old beliefs
• Why “safe play” and conscious exploration are essential in reclaiming joy
• How affirming environments can interrupt cycles of silence and neglect

This episode is a reminder that there’s nothing wrong with you — and that healing begins the moment you start to believe that.

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