In this powerful episode, hosts Mark Dembo and Brian Janes sit down with renowned psychotherapist, author, and LGBTQ+ advocate Dr. Joe Kort @drjoekort to explore the emotional journey of coming out—particularly later in life. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Kort brings deep insight into the challenges gay men face around identity, relationships, self-care, and community.

Together, they unpack the stages of coming out, the weight of internalized homophobia, and the grief that often accompanies leaving behind heterosexual privilege and long-term relationships. Dr. Kort also highlights the importance of self-care, building genuine connections, and finding one’s tribe in the LGBTQ+ community.

The conversation touches on mixed-orientation marriages, open relationships, dating in the age of apps, and the emergence of the “side” identi ...