Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sasha Korbut, a multifaceted filmmaker, writer, and advocate, as he shares his journey of authenticity, the power of storytelling, and insights into the immigrant and queer experience. Discover how embracing vulnerability and truth can lead to deeper connections and personal growth.

• Sasha Korbut’s journey as a queer immigrant from Russia
• The role of storytelling and film in personal and social healing
• The importance of authenticity and vulnerability in life and art

Sasha Korbut, filmmaking, LGBTQ+, immigrant stories, authenticity, storytelling, mental health, connection, film analysis, personal growth

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutLoudAndLaughing?sub_confirmation=1

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sasha Corbett

01:03 Reflections on Coming Out

05:59 Transitioning from Subject to Storyteller

07:35 Exploring Connection and Solitude

09:54 The Art of Writing: Journalism vs. Screenwriting

11:56 Cultural Identity and Family Dynamics

15:51 The Impact of Humor and Authenticity

16:50 Rapid Fire: This or That

25:41 Closing Thoughts and Future Projects

Sasha Korbut Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sashavkorbut/

Incomplete (film on YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQvkCwlqM8g

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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7obVHRF8knOr0WUMOZLJnM

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvTk63DP29cMR3QjT_xkkHygIX2MZi1c9

In this insightful conversation, Doug Marshall explores the deep connection between mental health, trauma, and self-awareness within the gay community. He shares practical tools for nervous system regulation, discusses the impact of internalized homophobia, and emphasizes the importance of inner work for authentic living.

• The body keeps the score and understanding your body's signals is crucial for healing.
• Trauma and unhealed wounds often manifest as self-sabotage and disconnection.
• Simple somatic techniques like the heart hold and bilateral stimulation can regulate the nervous system.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Inner Beauty and Self-Discovery

03:01 The Struggles of the Gay Community

05:55 Understanding the Nervous System and Vulnerability

09:00 Tools for Self-Regulation and Healing

11:49 The Importance of Somatic Awareness

14:51 Navigating Relationships and Self-Love

17:42 Fun and Games: Lightening the Mood

20:51 Conclusion and Call to Action

nervous system, trauma, gay community, self-awareness, mental health, self-regulation, vulnerability, healing, inner work, trauma-informed tools

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Visit us at www.OutLoudAndLaughing.com

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7obVHRF8knOr0WUMOZLJnM

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvTk63DP29cMR3QjT_xkkHygIX2MZi1c9

Resources:

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk - https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748
• Doug Marshall on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theworldofdoug/
• theworldofdoug.com - https://theworldofdoug.com
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theworldofdoug/

In this engaging interview, personal finance expert Nick Wollney shares his journey from musical roots to financial empowerment, emphasizing resilience, behavioral finance, and the importance of aligning money habits with queer joy. Discover practical tips, mental models, and inspiring stories to transform your relationship with money.

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutLoudAndLaughing?sub_confirmation=1

Key Topics:

• Resilience and agility in personal finance
• Behavioral finance and overcoming shame
• The seven word plan for building wealth
• Balancing joy and responsibility in money management

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Financial Joy

01:14 Personal Finance as a Spiritual Journey

04:41 Overcoming Financial Setbacks

09:26 The Intersection of Queer Identity and Financial Shame

14:18 Transferring Skills from Arts to Finance

18:43 Balancing Immediate Gratification with Long-Term Savings

21:44 Queer Perspectives on Financial Independence

26:48 The Bedazzled Budget: Merging Fun with Finances

32:58 Engagement Beyond Work: A Life Well Lived

personal finance, resilience, behavioral finance, queer joy, Money Proud, financial independence, budgeting, investing, mental models, financial shame

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Visit us at www.OutLoudAndLaughing.com

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7obVHRF8knOr0WUMOZLJnM

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvTk63DP29cMR3QjT_xkkHygIX2MZi1c9