Pride, Peace, and Plant Medicine: The Ultimate Queer Escape

Everyone’s journey through life is unique and deeply personal, but one thing we all have in common is the quest to live as our most authentic selves while seeking connection. Reunion is a not-for-profit psychedelic plant medicine retreat center in Costa Rica, designed to assist in that quest. Cultivating Pride & Authenticity is a week-long experience at Reunion, taking place on May 17–24, September 13–20, and December 6–13, 2025. This retreat focuses exclusively on helping gay, bi, and queer men connect with themselves, like-minded members of the community, and the natural world around them. Attendees will participate in a wide range of activities, from sacred ayahuasca ceremonies and meditation sessions to integration group circles and yoga—all curated by a team of gay and queer facilitators and psychotherapists who understand the unique needs of our community.

To learn more about Ayahuasca at Reunion, watch this podcast episode from “Gay Men Going Deeper” and schedule a Discovery Call. 

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These Cannabis Gummies Keep Selling Out in 2025

If you've ever struggled to enjoy cannabis due to the harshness of smoking or vaping, you're not alone. That’s why these new cannabis gummies caught our eye. Mood is an online dispensary that has invented a “joint within a gummy” that’s extremely potent yet federally-legal. Their gummies are formulated to tap into the human body’s endocannabinoid system. Although this system was discovered in the 1990’s, farmers and scientists at Mood were among the first to figure out how to tap into it with cannabis gummies. Just 1 of their rapid onset THC gummies can get you feeling right within 5 minutes!

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Expat Guide to Spain—Navigating Visas and Taxes

In this episode, we chat with Nathalie Goldstein, CEO and Co-Founder of My Expat Taxes, to discuss her move to Austria and the tax challenges US expats face while living abroad. Nathalie shares her firsthand experience and offers practical advice on navigating expat taxes. We also discuss why many expats are choosing Spain over oth hmner destinations. We explore the various visa options available—including the new remote work visa—as we share our own journey and tips on securing the right visa for you. Whether you’re planning a move to Spain or already living the expat life, this episode is full of valuable insights on top expat destinations, Spanish visa requirements, and managing taxes abroad. Subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy this episode, please like the post or leave a comment and let us know what LGBTQ+ travel destinations or tips you want to hear more about.