{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"15 | How shame f**ks up gay relationships","description":"Shame isn't always fun to talk about, but it's a powerful and often unrecognized force that impacts why dating in our community is like it is. So in this episode, we'll look at the subtle ways shame often shows up in gay dating \u2014 and how we can heal it to build stronger connections. &amp;nbsp; Support the show and help me keep the episodes coming: https:\/\/bettergaydating.com\/podcast Buy my book, Boys Who Like Boys: https:\/\/bettergaydating.com\/bwlb For coaching, group programs and more: https:\/\/bettergaydating.com Subscribe on YouTube: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/bettergaydating Threads: https:\/\/threads.com\/bettergaydating &amp;nbsp; Sources: [1]  https:\/\/medium.com\/@rahimthawer\/sexuality-and-the-imprint-of-shame-what-queer-guys-and-their-therapists-need-to-know-part-1-3-4e5bd7caeca7 [2]  https:\/\/sk.sagepub.com\/ency\/edvol\/socialpsychology\/chpt\/selfverification-theory [3] https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/49418.The_Velvet_Rage ","author_name":"Better Gay Dating","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/585955","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39898410\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39898410"}