We deep-dive into the various dimensions of Pride, a term often oversimplified by commercial festivities and flamboyant parades. Drawing from personal journeys, hosts Daniel and Garet share heartfelt letters to their younger selves, triggering a powerful conversation on Pride’s multifaceted significance. Beyond the rainbow glitter and party spirit, this episode reveals the real essence of Pride: celebration, freedom, community, self-love, sexuality, gender euphoria, intersexuality, and the continuous fight for rights. It’s a vivid narrative that explores both the joys and challenges of the LGBTQIA+ community, serving as a reminder that Pride is not just a once-a-year event but a lifelong commitment to authenticity, acceptance, and advocacy. Key Highlights: Letters to Younger Selves: Personal reflections on resilience and self-love. Celebration and Freedom: The joy of authenticity and liberation through Pride. Pillars of Pride: Exploring community, self-love, sexuality, and advocacy. Gender Spectrum and Intersexuality: Celebrating diverse identities. Protecting Trans Youth: The importance of safeguarding vulnerable members of the community. LGBTQ+ History: Recognizing and learning from the past. Fighting for Rights: The ongoing political action and advocacy inherent in Pride. Links Mentioned: Minus18 Los Angeles LGBT Center Pride Foundation Australia Modern Gays on Instagram ___ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON Join our Patreon! Get access to deeper dives and juicier content around every episode! Move into the Modern Gayborhood for only $5 USD/month and help us produce Modern Gays. Your support pays for our hosting, audio production and episode research. Please check it out and sign up here! What’s included: Exclusive content, stories and behind-the-scenes Community chats with Daniel and Garet Exclusive voting power on episode topics/guests Daniel and Garet's personal journal updates ___ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Modern Gays is published every week. If you love the show and can support us, please subscribe and write a review wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening! Daniel and Garet Co-Hosts of Modern Gays https://www.moderngays.co