Gay Conversion Therapy Ft. Elena Joy Thurston
Many believe Gay Conversion Therapy went away in the 60s. It didn’t. Sadly, it’s still very real. This week we speak to Elena Joy Thurston about spirituality and religion, her experience with Gay Conversion Therapy, and how she used mindfulness to recover from it. Elena is an inspirational speaker, writer, and founder of the Pride and Joy Foundation.
Won Best Interview at the 2021 Australian Podcast Awards.
*Listeners are advised that this episode contains references to suicide.
Elena Joy Thurston is an inspirational speaker, organizational trainer, writer, and founder of the Pride and Joy foundation. Elens is known for her TEDx talk “How I recovered from conversion therapy“. We spoke to Elena about religion and spirituality, her experience of conversion therapy, and how she used mindfulness to recover from it.
Resources and Links
Suicide Prevention Hotlines:
- Australia – Lifeline 13 11 14
- United States – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
- New Zealand – Lifeline Aotearoa – Call 09 5222 999 if you live within Auckland or 0800 543 354 for those outside of Auckland.
- UK – Samaritans Hotline 116 123
Conversion Therapy – Articles and Reports: