Grab your handbells, folks, because on this week's episode we dive into the topic of shame *bell sound* with none other than the shame sommelier himself, A.J. Bond!I am so excited to have A.J. on the podcast because his podcast, Discomfortable, was a huge help for me while coming out (linked my favorite gay-themed episodes below!). Having him on Reaching Out was such a fun full circle moment for me.A.J. goes in-depth on his coming out story and shares a few powerful memories and shame-related experiences that shaped his journey from a very young age.  It's an incredible story (and reminder) of how much shame and coming out -- or not coming out -- can be intertwined.  He is so knowledgable about the subject that it's absolutely fascinating to hear him speak about it.  I really think that some listeners will have a few 'aha!' moments as he explains how it's all connected.Links:Instagram @a_j_bondTwitter @discomfrtbleMichael's Discomfortable Podcast Recommendations:Getting Discomfortable with Being GayGetting Discomfortable with Gay SexGetting Discomfortable with Nail PolishGetting Discomfortable with DancingDiscomfortable Website -- A.J.'s book, coaching, and moreHirsute -- A.J.'s multiverse short filmFollow along with Reaching Out!Instagram @reachingoutpodTwitter @reachingoutpodHost @michaelwingsit