The Psychological Impact of Conversion Therapy

Episode 104 October 13, 2022 01:06:23
The Psychological Impact of Conversion Therapy
Gay Men Going Deeper
The Psychological Impact of Conversion Therapy

Oct 13 2022 | 01:06:23

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Hosted By

Matt Landsiedel Michael DiIorio

Show Notes

In this episode Matt Landsiedel interviews Dr. Lucas Wilson about the psychological impact of conversion therapy. They explore how shame and internalized homophobia are typically precursors to making someone susceptible to agreeing to do conversion therapy. Dr. Wilson shares his own personal experience with conversion therapy and how this experience has impacted his life. Both Matt and Dr. Wilson share how they have approached their own healing journey through shame and internalized homophobia and how to move through the trauma caused by conversion therapy.

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Born and raised in Toronto, Dr. Lucas Wilson is the Justice, Equity, and Transformation Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Calgary. He holds graduate degrees from McMaster University, Vanderbilt University, and Florida Atlantic University. He has authored several peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and his public-facing work has appeared in The Advocate, Queerty, LGBTQ Nation, and Religion Dispatches, among other venues.

Connect with Dr. Lucas Wilson:

  1. Website link: https://ucalgary.academia.edu/LucasWilson
  2. Instagram: @lukeslamdunkwilson
  3. Twitter: @wilson_fw
  4. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.wilson.96 

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