Doctor DILF Episode 1.2: Mental Health Show Notes
Doctor DILF: Series 1 Episode 2:
Mental Health
Dr. Simon Fox talks with counsellor Scott McKellar about the mental health of older gay and bisexual men
Why you should listen to this episode…
Doctor DILF is the health podcast for older gay and bisexual men, unpicking what it means to be us in these crazy times. Every episode, Dr. Simon Fox (a specialist in LGBTQ+ healthy aging) talks with experts about the topic of the week, seeking answers and providing food for thought regarding our health and well-being.
This week, Simon chats with LGBTQ+ counsellor Scott McKellar about our mental health. Simon and Scott delve into what cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) really is, how it helps us, and who it is for. They consider how, as older gay and bisexual men, our past influences our present … and our future, and how we can be kind to ourselves through counselling and self-care. They also talk about keeping mentally well in these turbulent global times, and unpack our relationship with social media and the constant news cycle of bad news, and how we can do our bit in supporting the rest of the LGBTQ+ community.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of mental health conditions, which some listeners may find challenging. Listener discretion is advised.
Episode Summary
Have you ever wondered what cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is and how it works? How does our past influence our present and future behaviour? How can we be kind to ourselves and give back to the LGBTQ+ community? And what are the effects of doom scrolling and constant bad news in the media?
Dr. Simon Fox talks with Scott McKellar, a BACP-registered counsellor who specialises in LGBTQ+ populations about the mental health of older gay and bisexual men and how we can navigate the modern world.
You can join in the conservation using the #DoctorDILF hashtag on social media!
The Guest
Scott McKellar is a BACP-registered counsellor with a special interest in LGBTQ+ people. He is a graduate of the University of Stirling and lives in Scotland with his husband and new kitten. You can find his professional website and brilliant blog here.
Subject Covered
What is CBT?, coming out later in life, social media and its effects on both us and the young, the media attacks on trans people, how do we see our own mental health as older gay and bisexual men, helping the LGBTQ+ community, being a guncle, gay death at thirty, dad bods, ageism on the gay scene, dating apps, gay shame, AI, doom scrolling, being kind to ourselves, and what does self care look like?
Helpful Links
You can find helpful links to relevant organisation here. You can find MIND here, and the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) here.
