Darren Stehle

Darren Stehle

Montreal
You make a real difference in the world every time you stand up courageously and proudly for what you know is right, ethically supporting a common humanity of dignity and equity.
14
Feb
The Cute Little Joys My Gay Boyfriend Brings – LOP060

The Cute Little Joys My Gay Boyfriend Brings – LOP060

Happy Valentine's Day, 2019! My boyfriend, my partner, my lover, brings me joy every day. Moments of joy
3 min read
12
Feb
Fear of "The Other" is Defence of the Ego – LOP059

Fear of "The Other" is Defence of the Ego – LOP059

The basic human fear of anyone else who is unlike us, too dissimilar, or who holds a different view of
1 min read
07
Feb
The Reluctance to Lead as Out Gay Men: Embracing Gay Spirit

The Reluctance to Lead as Out Gay Men: Embracing Gay Spirit

The Living OUT Podcast — LOP058 “Gay spirit speaks to the vitality that gay men possess, which is palpable but defies
2 min read
05
Feb
Do Actions Speak Louder Than Words? – LOP057

Do Actions Speak Louder Than Words? – LOP057

What we think is what we intend When we speak our ideas and intentions, our words initiate action, whether that
1 min read
31
Jan
The Hateful Prejudice and Elitism that is Jordan Peterson – LOP056

The Hateful Prejudice and Elitism that is Jordan Peterson – LOP056

One of the promises made by the current Ontario PC government was that they would repeal the 2015 Ontario sex-ed
3 min read
29
Jan
How to Communicate Better on Gay Dating Apps – LOP055

How to Communicate Better on Gay Dating Apps – LOP055

In the last episode I waxed nostalgic about, The Good Old Days of Meeting Men for Sex at Gay Bars
1 min read
24
Jan
The Good Old Days of Meeting Men for Sex at Gay Bars – LOP054

The Good Old Days of Meeting Men for Sex at Gay Bars – LOP054

I was 19 years old and had been going out to gay bars for about six months. It was a
1 min read
22
Jan
There Is No Space Between Us In The Gap – LOP053

There Is No Space Between Us In The Gap – LOP053

Today’s episode takes the form of a meditative thought experiment. An awareness came through me this morning while moving
1 min read
17
Jan
Authentic Masculinity Is The Best A Man Can Get – LOP052

Authentic Masculinity Is The Best A Man Can Get – LOP052

Praise for Gillette’s #MeToo ad on 'toxic masculinity' What is the opposite of toxic masculinity? I would
2 min read
15
Jan
Why We Need to Engage Critics and Defuse Outrage – LOP051

Why We Need to Engage Critics and Defuse Outrage – LOP051

Dealing with criticism versus personal attack When someone responds with a criticism or attack on my articles or podcast, that’
2 min read