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Daniel Franzese: Conversion Therapy
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In this episode of Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist, Alec, and Matthew welcome Damien from Mean Girls, actor, writer, and host of the podcast Yass Jesus, Daniel Franzese. Daniel opens up about being a survivor of conversion therapy and shares his thoughts and feelings about why he put himself into treatment to change his sexuality. Daniel talks about how his psychologist convinced him that it was his mother’s fault he was gay because she was too accepting. Daniel shares how the character of Damien inspired him and in many ways changed his life. Alec, Matthew, and Daniel talk and laugh about accepting themselves, their experiences with religious upbringing, and living proudly as your authentic self.
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Manage episode 293836630 series 2888376
In this episode of Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist, Alec, and Matthew welcome Damien from Mean Girls, actor, writer, and host of the podcast Yass Jesus, Daniel Franzese. Daniel opens up about being a survivor of conversion therapy and shares his thoughts and feelings about why he put himself into treatment to change his sexuality. Daniel talks about how his psychologist convinced him that it was his mother’s fault he was gay because she was too accepting. Daniel shares how the character of Damien inspired him and in many ways changed his life. Alec, Matthew, and Daniel talk and laugh about accepting themselves, their experiences with religious upbringing, and living proudly as your authentic self.
https://www.facebook.com/DanielFranzese
https://www.instagram.com/whatsupdanny/
https://twitter.com/WhatsupDanny
https://www.instagram.com/alecmapa/
https://www.youtube.com/user/wapa710
https://www.facebook.com/people/Alec-Mapa/100057653426944/
https://www.instagram.com/mjdempseypsych/
https://www.facebook.com/mjdempseypsych/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfgOmfPKTaarlwGmgIWzOaQ
https://twitter.com/MJDempseyPsych
https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts
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