<p>This week, Travis is hanging out with his new podcast friend, Wade, for a chaotic, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt journey that covers reckless walkers from New York to Indy, rapid-fire hypotheticals, and Wade’s real story about coming out while navigating a closeted relationship and what he learned about love, boundaries, and healing.</p><p></p><p>🚨 <strong>content note:</strong> This episode includes discussion of coming out, closeted relationships, toxic relationship dynamics, and references to narcissistic abuse. 🚨</p><p></p><p><strong>New podcast friend</strong>: Wade Belair (NYC-based startup investor, planning a master’s in psychology and mental health counseling).</p><p>“Slow walkers… reckless, inconsiderate walkers… I am going to die in 20 seconds if you don’t move.”</p><p></p><p><strong>in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Meet Wade: New York City life, startups, and his journey into mental health counseling</li><li>Rapid-fire this-or-that with absurd hypotheticals before the mess begins</li><li>Complaining: slow walkers and uncouth main character public behavior</li><li>Gym culture &amp; gym etiquette</li><li>Wade’s story: coming out, self-worth, and the complexity of loving someone who isn’t out</li><li>Biggest lesson learned: what he would have done differently and why love can feel addictive</li><li>Dating &amp; healing advice: no timelines, focus on friendships, stay open, and don’t spiral diva!</li></ul><p></p><p>If you enjoyed this one, share bestie approved with your messiest friend and please rate and review bestie approved wherever you get podcasts!</p><p></p><p>From Indy to New York, we love you! ❤️</p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Wade</strong></p><ul><li>Wade's Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/georgewbelair/">@georgewbelair</a></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Travis &amp; Emma</strong></p><ul><li>WE FINALLY HAVE A WEBSITE! <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://bestieapproved.com">bestieapproved.com</a></li><li>All of our social media: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/travisandemma">bestie approved</a></li><li>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li></ul><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bestieapproved.com/wade-belair-villain-story/">Wade Belair’s villain origin story. </a> © 2026 by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bestieapproved.com/about/">Travis &amp; Emma</a> is licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC BY 4.0</a>.</p>