The Touched Out Podcast

Broadway Husbands: Fatherhood, Dancing & DISNEYLAND!

July 19, 2023 Hosted By Carter Season 1 Episode 11
Broadway Husbands: Fatherhood, Dancing & DISNEYLAND!
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The Touched Out Podcast
Broadway Husbands: Fatherhood, Dancing & DISNEYLAND!
Jul 19, 2023 Season 1 Episode 11
Hosted By Carter

In todays episode, Carter chats with Brett and Stephen, a loving couple from New York. Stephen, a Ballet Dancer and Brett, a Broadway actor discuss their emotional journey of miscarriage, the pursuit of finding a surrogate, and the joyous birth of their son, Maverick. Brett and Stephen share their experiences of growing up as gay individuals in conservative states and families, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs they faced along the way. They discuss the empowerment they feel as fathers, raising their child with unconditional love and the importance of inclusivity and acceptance in today's society.

The conversation takes an insightful turn as Brett and Stephen delve into discussions on drag show bans, gay rights in America, and the impact of such issues on their lives and the LGBTQ+ community as a whole. They also touch upon their social media journey, from creating long-form videos on YouTube to connecting with a wider audience on Instagram and eventually becoming TikTok dancing dads during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other notable discussions in this episode include:

  • Drag show bans and gay rights in America: Exploring the impact on Brett, Stephen, and the LGBTQ+ community
  • From YouTube to TikTok: Brett and Stephen's social media journey as dancing dads
  • Striving for life balance: Maintaining mental health while juggling demanding careers and fatherhood
  • Embracing the dynamic nature of parenthood: Adapting day-to-day to meet family needs
  • It's okay to not be okay: Discussing vulnerability and the importance of mental well-being
  • The magic of Disneyland: Sharing their love for the happiest place on earth
  • The significance of inclusivity in mainstream media: Advocating for representation and acceptance.

You can follow Brett and Stephen on the following socials:
https://www.tiktok.com/@broadwayhusbands
https://www.instagram.com/broadwayhusbands/

Head to the podcast Instagram and hit the bio link to sign up for preorder today.

Support the Show.

Thanks for listening to The Touched Out podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please send me an email at touchedoutpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/touchedoutpodcast for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

If you liked this episode, please consider sharing to your social media, discussing with your community and leave a rating and review to help others discover my show.

If you or someone you know are experiencing mental health problems, we encourage you to reach out for help. You can call the Lifeline Australia helpline at 13 11 14 or for parents struggling with postnatal mental health reach out to PANDA at 13 22 89 (www.panda.org.au)

Special thanks to the following friends and partners:

Luke: https://www.tiktok.com/@aka.lukeandrew

Intro music: https://instagram.com/6157sound

DJ City - TOUCHEDOUTPODCAST10 FOR 10% off purchase https://glnk.io/y30kv/touchedoutpodcast

Kaiko Fidgets - https://kaikofidgets.com

Don't forget to subscribe to The Touched Out podcast on your podcast platform of choice so you never miss an episode.

Thanks again for listening and keep on keeping on!

Show Notes

In todays episode, Carter chats with Brett and Stephen, a loving couple from New York. Stephen, a Ballet Dancer and Brett, a Broadway actor discuss their emotional journey of miscarriage, the pursuit of finding a surrogate, and the joyous birth of their son, Maverick. Brett and Stephen share their experiences of growing up as gay individuals in conservative states and families, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs they faced along the way. They discuss the empowerment they feel as fathers, raising their child with unconditional love and the importance of inclusivity and acceptance in today's society.

The conversation takes an insightful turn as Brett and Stephen delve into discussions on drag show bans, gay rights in America, and the impact of such issues on their lives and the LGBTQ+ community as a whole. They also touch upon their social media journey, from creating long-form videos on YouTube to connecting with a wider audience on Instagram and eventually becoming TikTok dancing dads during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other notable discussions in this episode include:

  • Drag show bans and gay rights in America: Exploring the impact on Brett, Stephen, and the LGBTQ+ community
  • From YouTube to TikTok: Brett and Stephen's social media journey as dancing dads
  • Striving for life balance: Maintaining mental health while juggling demanding careers and fatherhood
  • Embracing the dynamic nature of parenthood: Adapting day-to-day to meet family needs
  • It's okay to not be okay: Discussing vulnerability and the importance of mental well-being
  • The magic of Disneyland: Sharing their love for the happiest place on earth
  • The significance of inclusivity in mainstream media: Advocating for representation and acceptance.

You can follow Brett and Stephen on the following socials:
https://www.tiktok.com/@broadwayhusbands
https://www.instagram.com/broadwayhusbands/

Head to the podcast Instagram and hit the bio link to sign up for preorder today.

Support the Show.

Thanks for listening to The Touched Out podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please send me an email at touchedoutpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/touchedoutpodcast for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

If you liked this episode, please consider sharing to your social media, discussing with your community and leave a rating and review to help others discover my show.

If you or someone you know are experiencing mental health problems, we encourage you to reach out for help. You can call the Lifeline Australia helpline at 13 11 14 or for parents struggling with postnatal mental health reach out to PANDA at 13 22 89 (www.panda.org.au)

Special thanks to the following friends and partners:

Luke: https://www.tiktok.com/@aka.lukeandrew

Intro music: https://instagram.com/6157sound

DJ City - TOUCHEDOUTPODCAST10 FOR 10% off purchase https://glnk.io/y30kv/touchedoutpodcast

Kaiko Fidgets - https://kaikofidgets.com

Don't forget to subscribe to The Touched Out podcast on your podcast platform of choice so you never miss an episode.

Thanks again for listening and keep on keeping on!

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