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Sexual Identity and Abandoned Mines
52:40 - 56:56 (04:16)
In this podcast, the host and guest talk about the guilt and confusion surrounding sexual identity during adolescence and how it can weigh on a person until they are comfortable enough to open up to friends. They also touch on the topic of abandoned mines and cave diving.
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The speaker recommends reading about cave diving, as it is hazardous and requires dealing with local authorities for permission to dive.
52:40 - 54:07 (01:26)
Summary
The speaker recommends reading about cave diving, as it is hazardous and requires dealing with local authorities for permission to dive. They compare it to treacherous hiking and mention having a similar conversation in the abandoned mines episode.
ChapterSexual Identity and Abandoned Mines
EpisodeSelects: Cave Diving: Totally Nuts
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss a negative response they received from a listener, who claimed that their "liberal bias" led them to believe that homosexuality is a disease, despite not supporting conversion therapy.
54:07 - 54:57 (00:50)
Summary
The hosts discuss a negative response they received from a listener, who claimed that their "liberal bias" led them to believe that homosexuality is a disease, despite not supporting conversion therapy. They also ponder the act of taking the time to write to a podcast to announce that you are quitting it.
ChapterSexual Identity and Abandoned Mines
EpisodeSelects: Cave Diving: Totally Nuts
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker talks about carrying the burden of sexual guilt for years since his teenage years until he realized that experimenting when young is common and nothing to feel ashamed of.
54:57 - 56:56 (01:59)
Summary
The speaker talks about carrying the burden of sexual guilt for years since his teenage years until he realized that experimenting when young is common and nothing to feel ashamed of. He appreciates the hosts for emphasizing that sexual exploration during one's teen years should not result in lifelong guilt.