<p>Brian Falduto is an actor, singer-songwriter, life coach, and host of The Gay Life Coach Podcast. At age 11, he was cast in the film,&nbsp;<em>School of Rock</em>, and later performed in various Off-Broadway and Regional theater productions. Brian attended Catholic school growing and has gone to predominantly protestant churches on and off throughout his life.</p> <p>After finding a church that accepted his sexuality, he was inspired to write his single, "God Loves Me Too." In our discussion, we hear the story behind the music, as well as how Brian overcame the internalized homophobia he felt growing up. Brian also shares his perspective on spirituality and mindfulness, as well as his favorite self-care practices. Brian uses the gender pronouns he/him/they/them.</p> <p>Follow Brian on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/brianfalduto/" target="_blank">@brianfalduto</a><br> Check out <a href="https://the-gay-life-coach-podcast.simplecast.com/" target="_blank">The Gay Life Coach Podcast</a><br> Listen to his music on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0K43uL5uJQWsN6DFzOFhiG" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brian-falduto/1242365491" target="_blank">Apple Music</a><br> And learn more on his website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brianfalduto.com/" target="_blank">brianfalduto.com</a></p> <p>For Reflection: What are your favorite self-care practices, and how do you remember to practice them?</p> <p>Be a part of our <strong>LIVE episode</strong> on January 20 by registering for the <a href="https://www.qcfconf.org/" target="_blank">Q Christian Conference</a>.</p> <p>To join Greg this month for yoga in Richmond, VA, <a href="https://www.bohostudios.com/brookland-park-fitness-class-schedu" target="_blank">sign up here</a>.</p> <p>Brian mentioned a handful of authors worth checking out during our conversation. Greg personally recommends reading both <em>Untamed</em> by Glennon Doyle and <em>True Refuge</em> by Tara Brach. All of those authors mentioned are <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eckhart-Tolle/e/B001H6GZ5K/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1" target="_blank">Eckhart Tolle</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Deepak-Chopra/e/B004KNMPSI?qid=1641242008&amp;ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&amp;sr=8-2" target="_blank">Deepak Chopra</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tara-Brach/e/B001KE8BHO?qid=1641242034&amp;ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&amp;sr=8-3" target="_blank">Tara Brach</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Byron-Katie/e/B001H6S8B4?qid=1641242056&amp;ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_6&amp;sr=8-6" target="_blank">Byron Katie</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Glennon-Doyle/e/B073C6SQY1?qid=1641242171&amp;ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&amp;sr=8-2" target="_blank">Glennon Doyle</a>.</p> <p>Out Loud is a podcast by and for queer people of faith in the South. Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/outloudstories">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://instagram.com/outloudstories">Instagram</a>, and join our&nbsp;<a href="http://eepurl.com/dHZv9f">mailing list</a>&nbsp;for updates. Support the show financially by becoming a&nbsp;<a href="http://patreon.com/outloudstories">Patreon member</a>, or by leaving a <a href="https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5e4ae9f36dfe3141af539198&amp;ss_cid=93f2c064-f641-4c76-ac44-984b822c8f4a&amp;ss_cvr=93f2c064-f641-4c76-ac44-984b822c8f4a%7C1500580940434%7C1519234014553%7C1574373244628%7C5">one-time donation</a> on our website. Hosted and Produced by <a href="https://gregthompson.me/">Greg Thompson</a>. Follow Greg on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsgregthompson/">@itsgregthompson</a>. Learn more about his yoga and spirituality offerings at <a href="https://gregthompson.me/">gregthompson.me</a>. Theme music by <a href="http://jpruggieri.com/">JP Rugierri</a>.</p>