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.
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
10
Jan
Gay Men, Resilience, and Our Chosen Family – LOP050

Gay Men, Resilience, and Our Chosen Family – LOP050

It’s Story Time… It was 1999 and I had recently moved to Toronto. The day after I broke up
2 min read
08
Jan
How to Love Your Body as a Gay Man – LOP049

How to Love Your Body as a Gay Man – LOP049

Think Differently with Healthier Thoughts Many gay men, myself included, have at some point tried to improve their physical appearance
2 min read
03
Jan
Ray Rigoglioso, Gay Man of Wisdom – LOP048

Ray Rigoglioso, Gay Man of Wisdom – LOP048

Raymond L. Rigoglioso is the founder and executive director of Gay Men of Wisdom and author of Gay Men and
4 min read
01
Jan
Words That Hurt: What You Say Matters – LOP047

Words That Hurt: What You Say Matters – LOP047

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” The intention behind words matters. How a
4 min read
27
Dec
If Fear Is the Mind Killer What Is Its Opposite? LOP046

If Fear Is the Mind Killer What Is Its Opposite? LOP046

The fewer fears we have the more open-minded and accepting we are of possibilities and variations in all aspects of
3 min read
25
Dec
How to Manifest Your Dreams When They Seem Impossible – LOP045

How to Manifest Your Dreams When They Seem Impossible – LOP045

Now is the perfect time to review the events of this past year. What went well for you? What were
2 min read
20
Dec
How to Discover Your True Purpose in Life – LOP044

How to Discover Your True Purpose in Life – LOP044

Over the last few episodes of the Living OUT Podcast, I’ve been discussing the unique gifts that gay men
2 min read
18
Dec
In Gratitude: Meeting My Partner’s Family for the First Time – LOP043

In Gratitude: Meeting My Partner’s Family for the First Time – LOP043

For many people, meeting your beloved's family for the first time can be nerve-racking. This is a rite
1 min read
13
Dec
How Gay Men Imbue Culture With Beauty and Creativity – LOP042

How Gay Men Imbue Culture With Beauty and Creativity – LOP042

As a gay man, when I tune into beauty I connect with the source that creates life. From that source
2 min read