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.
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
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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
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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’
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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
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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
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