Embracing All of Me

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.

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 InstagramRyan's Linktree

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:Why bisexual people, especially bi+ Black women and fems, experience the highest rates of interpersonal violenceHow myths about “DL men” harm everyone and distort sexual health conversationsHow biphobia shows up in family, religion, and queer spacesDiaspora tensions (African vs. African American vs. Caribbean) and how they shape identityThe power of media and animation to rewrite representationThey 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:Chizu on Instagramaltaregoghholdings@gmail.comReach Zoomy:Zoomy on InstagramEmail Zoomy: reachzoomy@gmail.com Rate and review Embracing All of Me on your favorite podcast platform!

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/https://AlexListens.comhttps://DoThisWinToday.comhttps://MyDailyHug.com

A deep look at presence as a political, emotional, and spiritual practice in an age of constant distraction. Conversations about confronting unmet expectations while approaching midlife. Stories about recognizing unavailable possibilities and how staying awake can reveal uncomfortable truths. Practical notes on daily practices that reclaim time, attention, and participation in one’s own life.

Rick Goodwin, social worker and founder of Men & Healing, brings decades helping men recover from trauma. He discusses the silence around male sexual victimization, how the “male code” masks abuse, the shame-rage spiral, and reframing masculinity. Also practical first steps for healing when therapy feels out of reach.

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.​Blazing Ginger Corporate Training Programs (ACU MAX)​More Than He Knows on Youtube​thefootlonging.com ​Pancreatic Cancer Network ​Glioblastoma Foundation

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:https://www.joyandliberationtherapy.com/Daniellesamuellmft@gmail.com

Michael Lemus, a Bi+ Latino creator and first-generation college grad who runs Reclaiming Your Happiness, discusses reclaiming joy amid cultural expectations. He talks about navigating parentification, choosing boundaries even when it means estrangement, and seeking authentic bisexual representation in media. Short, candid reflections on people-pleasing, family dynamics, and creating honest content.

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:✅ Rate, review, or leave a comment on the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!✅ Screenshot your rating or review✅ Send the screenshot over to me via Instagram or email at embracingallofmee@gmail.comThis 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!