When your queerness feels constantly challenged

The CBT Dive

Lindsay Wynn, founder and CEO of Momotaro Apotheca, shares her experience of feeling excluded and questioned about her bisexual identity at a gay bar. She explores the feelings of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and sadness that arose from this encounter. Lindsay reflects on her journey of self-discovery and the challenges of navigating her sexual identity. As Rahim walks Lindsay through the Thought Record, Lindsay discusses her experiences and challenges as a bisexual woman and the fear of not being queer enough. Lindsay reflects on her own privilege and the importance of ongoing reflection and awareness. Overall, Lindsay emphasizes the need for empathy, understanding, and self-confidence in navigating these issues.

ABOUT THE CBT DIVE PODCAST
The CBT Dive is a video podcast that brings therapy skills to the real world. Each episode welcomes a new guest who wants to explore a challenging situation using the most common cognitive behavioural therapy tool: the thought record.
ABOUT HOST
Rahim Thawer is a queer, racialized social worker and psychotherapist based in Toronto. He's created The CBT Dive podcast to support folks who want to learn how to use a thought record and to demystify what therapy can look like.
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Chapters

1. Introduction and Background (00:00:00)

2. Situation: When You Queerness Is Challenged At A Gay Bar (00:02:10)

3. Feelings that Arise When Your Queerness Is Challenged (00:05:01)

4. Behaviours and Reactions to Having Your Queerness Challeneged (00:07:04)

5. Exploring Automatic Thoughts (00:08:35)

6. Hot Thought (00:14:42)

7. Evidence Supporting the Hot Thought (00:16:31)

8. Evidence Not Supporting the Hot Thought (00:17:58)

9. Alternative Thoughts (00:18:57)

10. Feelings After Considering the Alternative Thought (00:27:24)

11. Check-in and Outro (00:29:32)