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Host: @xoxotanara

Fake Straight™ Podcast: @fakestraightpod

Guest: @damnmindy

In this two-part episode of the Fake Straight Podcast, @xoxotanara sits down with @DamnMindy, the internet’s favorite voice on bisexuality and relationships. Mindy gets real about the ups and downs of dating, figuring out your sexual identity, and the ins and outs of lesbian love. She drops gems on what attraction really means, why communication is everything, and how to embrace your truth without letting society’s labels hold you back. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate love, self-discovery, or family acceptance, this episode’s for you. Tune in for a raw, honest convo that’ll have you thinking about love and relationships in a whole new way.

On this episode of Fake Straight, host xoxotanara sits down with the one and only @damnmindy —a popular internet personality who keeps it real and hilarious about bisexuality and relationships. This convo was so full of gems, we had to make it a two-parter! In Part 1, we get into Mindy’s journey of self-discovery, her experiences dating women, and the complexities of navigating family acceptance as a Haitian-American baddie.

Mindy breaks it down about the ups and downs of dating, why vulnerability is the real flex, and how the vibes are just different when dating men vs. women. It’s all about staying true to yourself while pushing back on society’s tired traditional expectations. Don’t miss this one, y’all—it’s as real as it gets!

Season 2 of the Fake Straight™ podcast kicks off with xoxotanara chopping it up with @murdaugh_shewrote discussing her journey of self-discovery and identity. Crystal opens up about navigating life as a gold star lesbian, growing up in a strict Christian household, and how her faith has shaped her views on dating and relationships. From wild dating stories to unpacking the toxicity of past relationships, Crystal keeps it real about her shift from dating women to now exploring connections with men. It’s a conversation about faith, finding peace, and embracing the evolution of identity—all while staying true to yourself.

Season 2 of the Fake Straight™ podcast kicks off with xoxotanara chopping it up with @murdaugh_shewrote discussing her journey of self-discovery and identity. Crystal opens up about navigating life as a gold star lesbian, growing up in a strict Christian household, and how her faith has shaped her views on dating and relationships. From wild dating stories to unpacking the toxicity of past relationships, Crystal keeps it real about her shift from dating women to now exploring connections with men. It’s a conversation about faith, finding peace, and embracing the evolution of identity—all while staying true to yourself.

On this episode of Fake Straight™, we chop it up with Lex, a non-binary trans masc bisexual. Lex gets real about their personal journey—unlearning church talk and learning to embrace critical thinking and self-acceptance. Plus, they spill on their polyamorous dating life, the importance of showing up for your people, and why respecting pronouns matters. Lex’s story of transitioning, finding community, and putting themselves first through therapy, yoga, and travel is inspiring. Tune in for a convo that’s as deep as it is empowering!

Episode Takeaways

• Living authentically and embracing your true self can be a challenging but rewarding journey.

• Having a supportive community and friends who understand and accept you is crucial for personal growth and well-being.

• Self-care is essential during the process of self-discovery and transitioning, and it can include therapy, yoga, travel, and expressing your needs to others.

• Transitioning can involve physical changes, such as taking hormones like testosterone, to align one's body with their gender identity.

On this episode of Fake Straight, we chat with Lauren and Nathalie (@herandhergirlfriend), two dope Black women who found each other all the way in South Korea.

Lauren and Nat get into how they’ve defied society’s expectations to embrace their true selves, dropping gems on conflict resolution and staying authentic. The convo gets real as they talk about their intentional eight-month break, focused on self-care and personal growth, which helped them come back even stronger.

We dive deep into the challenges that come with relationships, the power of letting go, and the importance of leveling up individually before coming together as a stronger unit. Lauren and Nat don’t just preach it—they live it as relationship coaches, helping others with their ebook, How to Fight Less and Love More. This episode is all about self-discovery, embracing your true self, and doing relationships on your own terms.

• Instagram: @Herandhergirlfriend/Nathalie
• Facebook
• Youtube
• Positive Affirmation Playlist
• New Ebook: Fight Less, love more 5 Shocking Techniques to Transform Conflict & Create Emotional Safety in Your Relationship
• 1-on-1 Coaching
• Podcast
  

Part 1: On this episode of Fake Straight™, host xoxotanara chats with Lauren and Nathalie (@herandhergirlfriend/ @_fabulousnat), two dope Black women who found each other all the way in South Korea. Lauren had been caught up in messy situationships with men, but this time around, she wanted something real. Nathalie was vibin’ and enjoying her single life when she was drawn to Nathalie. Their love moved fast because they created a safe and nurturing vibe for each other.

They’re keeping it real about what it takes to make a relationship work: open communication, setting expectations, and learning from their eight-month "break-up-to-grow-up" phase, where they prioritized self-care and personal growth. We dive deep into the challenges of love, letting go, and leveling up individually as well as gender roles and showing up as your authentic self while still holding space for each other. Don't forget to tune in next week for Part 2 of Lauren and Nathalie's story!!

Connect with Lauren + Nathalie! ⁠

Lauren and Nathalie Website⁠

• IG: @Herandhergirlfriend
• Follow Nathalie
• Facebook
• Youtube
• Positive Affirmation Playlist
• 1-on-1 Coaching
• Podcast
• New Ebook⁠- Fight Less, love more 5 Shocking Techniques to Transform Conflict & Create Emotional Safety in Your Relationship

In this raw and real episode, host @xoxotanara gets super personal about her rough journey through a toxic relationship. She opens up about living with a partner who was an alcoholic. Despite all the abuse and chaos, she stuck around, trapped in a vicious cycle. With unfiltered honesty, she talks about the fear, confusion, and heartache she went through, and why it was so hard to leave. This episode is a no-holds-barred look at the impact of addiction and abuse, highlighting the tough road to finally breaking free. Tune in for a heartfelt chat about resilience, survival, and finding the strength to move on.

**Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about drug and alcohol use, domestic violence, including verbal, psychological, and physical abuse. Listener discretion is advised, as the content may be triggering or distressing for some individuals.** **The Network/La Red**: - A survivor-led organization that addresses partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, BDSM, polyamorous, and queer communities. - Provides free services, including safety planning, support groups, and legal advocacy. - Website: [⁠tnlr.org⁠](⁠https://tnlr.org/⁠) **National Domestic Violence Hotline**: - Offers confidential support and resources for anyone affected by domestic violence, including LGBTQ+ individuals. - Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local resources. - Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or chat online at [⁠thehotline.org⁠](⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠) **GLBT National Help Center**: - Provides free and confidential support for LGBTQ+ individuals, including those experiencing domestic violence. - Offers peer support chat, hotline, and online resources. - Call: 1-888-843-4564 or chat online at [⁠glbthotline.org⁠](⁠https://www.glbthotline.org/⁠) **The Anti-Violence Project (AVP)**: - Offers support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate crimes. - Provides counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy, and community organizing. - Website: [⁠avp.org⁠](⁠https://avp.org/⁠) **Lambda Legal**: - Provides legal advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ individuals facing discrimination, including in cases of domestic violence. - Offers resources on legal rights, protections, and strategies for survivors. - Website: [⁠lambdalegal.org⁠](⁠https://www.lambdalegal.org/⁠) **Fenway Health**: - Provides healthcare, counseling, and support services specifically for LGBTQ+ individuals, including survivors of domestic violence. - Offers resources on healthy relationships and LGBTQ+ affirming care. - Website: [⁠fenwayhealth.org⁠](⁠https://fenwayhealth.org/⁠) **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)**: - Offers support for survivors of sexual violence, including those within the LGBTQ+ community. - Provides a hotline, online chat, and resources for survivors and their loved ones. - Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or chat online at [⁠rainn.org⁠](⁠https://www.rainn.org/⁠) **Trans Lifeline**: - Offers direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis, including those experiencing domestic violence. - Provides a hotline staffed by transgender volunteers. - Call: US: 877-565-8860, Canada: 877-330-6366, or visit [⁠translifeline.org⁠](⁠https://translifeline.org/⁠)