A Discussion with Andrew Sciallo | Grindr Addiction and Finding Self Esteem

Recovering from Grindr addiction, our obsession with instant gratification, comparing ourselves on social media, toxic body standards and self esteem issues. Andrew is a social media creator, cultural critic, podcast host and writer.   Andrew believes Grindr and apps like it is harmful for gay men and enlarging the emotional desensitization of our community. He is also the host of his podcast "Generation Shallow". Find Andrew: https://linktr.ee/AndrewSciallo Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Alphabet Mafia Links: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line [email protected] 

Bottoming 101, STD & STIs and the basics for more fun, safer sex! Dr. Carlton is a gay gastroenterologist who was raised in an über conservative tobacco town in the Deep South but somehow made his way to training at the Mayo Clinic for a top tier medical education. He landed his dream job in San Diego where he is married to an amazing guy and has 2 kids. While he serves the entire community’s medical needs, he is particularly proud to serve the local LGBTQ community in San Diego as a resource for healthcare without judgment or share. He stumbled onto Tik Tok during the pandemic and realized the need and the hunger for anal sex education ...and not just from the LGBTQ family but also women and straight men interested in butt play. So many people are embarrassed to talk about anal sex or ask questions about it, but let’s face it...most people want to know how to do it right, do it well, and do it safely! Who better to ask than a gay GI doctor who not only knows the medical side of things, but is no stranger to anal sex himself?! Find Dr. Carlton:IG and TikTok: @doctorcarltonTwitter: @doctor_carltonDoctorCarlton.net coming soon Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!Visit us: https://thealphabetmafia.com/ All Alphabet Mafia Links: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line [email protected]  

Chosen family, releasing the ego, and a live song performance. Day is a queer non-binary 18 year old singer, songwriter, and social media personality. Day's new single "Not Afraid of Love" is out now on streaming platforms. Stream here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/daymori1/not-afraid-of-love-2Find Day:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@givemeagumdrop?lang=enIG: https://www.instagram.com/givemeagumdrop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Givemeagumdrop/ Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/Support Ryan: https://linktr.ee/rzanardi Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line [email protected] 

Representative Small is the first transgender state legislature from Vermont.  She was elected to her seat this past November, representing the Chittenden 6-7 district.Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!Find Taylor: https://www.taylorsmallvt.com/IG and Twitter: @taylorsmallvtVisit us https: //thealphabetmafia.com/All links for Alphabet Mafia: https://linktr.ee/rzanardiIf you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line [email protected] 

Escaping the "Matrix", deconstructing heteronormativity, and channeling your vices into positive energy. Alex Kazemi is an Audible-best selling author and cultural deprogrammer.  His new occult book Pop Magick: A Simple Guide To Bending Your Reality,  aims to teach readers - the ancient secrets of magick and alchemy, and how to unplug from 'the simulation'  - while dubbing as a non-fiction coming of age memoir following Alex’s turbulent Hollywood magickal trials growing up working in the fashion/music industry and his own alchemical struggles with addiction. Pop Magick has a foreword by Rose McGowan, and has received praise from Bella Thorne, Marilyn Manson, Robert Greene, Mitch Horowitz, Bret Easton Ellis, Bob Roth,  Shirley Manson and many more…www.popmagick.comwww.alexkazemi.com Find us:https://linktr.ee/rzanardi Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write Ryan an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at [email protected] 

Celebrating the 50th episode of the Alphabet Mafia podcast.  Ryan opens up for the first time on the show, acting as the guest to friend and episode host Luke Jones.  Ryan talks about his experience in the closet, running from himself, joining a fraternity, motivation behind Alphabet Mafia, toxicity in gay culture, hookups  and much more!  Luke is a friend and fellow social media creator. Find Luke:https://linktr.ee/lukemjoness Support Ryan and Alphabet Mafia:https://linktr.ee/rzanardi Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line [email protected] 

What does the Bible say about homosexuality, how the church can embrace homosexuals, and why there's space for "progressives" in Christianity.  Reverend Brandan is an author, preacher and activist. Find Brandan at http://www.brandanrobertson.com/ and follow his social medias.Tik Tok: @revbrandanroberstonIG: @brandanroberstonThank you all for supporting the show!Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQIf you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line at [email protected] out our socials:TikTok: alphabetmafiaInstagram: The Alphabet MafiaTwitter: @onegayfamily

Sex education, consent, kinks, polyamorous relationships and most of the sex basics you need to know! Mckenzie (Mckensea) is a social media creator, model, marine naturalist and sex educator.  Find Mckensea:https://linktr.ee/mckensea Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQIf you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line [email protected] Check out our socials:TikTok: alphabetmafiaInstagram: The Alphabet MafiaTwitter: @onegayfamily 

Religious trauma, importance of open critique of any thought authority or creed, and moving forward through traumatic experiences.  Aaron is an active member of the U.S. armed forces and social media creator.  Find Aaron:Tik Tok: @aaronbottroffInstagram: @aaronbottroff Thank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out! Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/ Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQ If you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line [email protected] Check out our socials:TikTok: alphabetmafiaInstagram: The Alphabet MafiaTwitter: @onegayfamily 

Sex eduction, teen pregnancy, the fetishization of WLM, and dating stereotypes. Poisonstrawberries is a 19 year old lesbian woman with a toddler from a previous relationship.  Find Poisonstrawberries:TikTok: @poisonstrawberrieshttps://linktr.ee/angel.lillieThank you all for supporting the show! Please leave a review and subscribe to help us out!Visit us https://thealphabetmafia.com/Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrrU4ZeaIJ7sAx7ATUC7mQIf you are struggling and need urgent help, please call The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Interested in being a guest on the podcast or featured on our blog? Write us an email including a brief description (name, orientation, where you were raised/currently live, occupation) and put "Prospective Podcast Guest" in the subject line [email protected] out our socials:TikTok: alphabetmafiaInstagram: The Alphabet MafiaTwitter: @onegayfamily