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Ashley and Mak discuss navigating relationships with homophobic family members while sharing personal anecdotes.

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People in this episode

Hosts: Ashley Gavin, Mak Ingemi, Alayna Joy

Topics covered

• homophobia
• family relationships
• comedy
• wedding speeches
• personal stories

Keywords

• homophobic parents
• family dynamics
• comedy podcast
• relationship advice
• personal stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chosen Family, Studio71

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