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Today\u2019s episode showcases three guests currently featured in the new documentary, Conversion.\xa0This critical documentary exposes the deep trauma conversion therapy causes our LGBTQIA+ community members.\xa0Often conversion therapy is veiled as something far different from what it is.\xa0This interview and the movie expose the insidiousness and prevalence of conversion therapy in our communities today.\xa0I am so honored to have been given the opportunity to interview Elena Joy Thurston, Zach Meiners, and Dustin Rayburn to talk about their incredible movie.\nElena Joy Thurston, she/her, is the CEO of LATITUDE, a boutique HR consultancy that specializes in creating psychological safety on corporate teams.\xa0Her viral TEDx talk on surviving conversion therapy, with over 45,000 views, propelled her exposure, resulting in media spots on ABC, CBS, and FOX.\xa0\nZach Meiners, he/him, is the founder, President, and Creative Director of Chronicle Cinema, a full service media production company, where he has produced national ad campaigns, corporate events, and award-winning entertainment.\xa0\nDustin Rayburn, they/them, is a performer and activist best known by their stage name, Dusty Ray Bottoms. Dusty gained notoriety on season 10 of the Emmy Award Winning TV Show RuPaul's Drag Race.\n\nListen in to hear Elena Joy, Zach, and Dustin share:\n\nWhat conversion therapy is\xa0\n\nTheir personal experiences with conversion therapy\n\nWhat conversion therapy looks like and the insidiousness of covert conversion therapy\n\nThe retraumatization of realizing you went through conversation therapy without even knowing that\u2019s what it was\n\nHow being part of the creation of this documentary has been healing for each of them\n\nHow conversion therapy changes the brain in a way that doesn\u2019t allow for closure in healing - meaning the healing is ongoing and forever\n\nWhat parents should know about conversion therapy as it relates to their kids and the other kids in our respective communities\n\nHow to show allyship through your commitment to learning about LGBTQIA+ issues\n\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\nPreorder Conversion: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/conversion/umc.cmc.75rmpixysv3qoksxyus5zq9rr\n\n\nWatch the Conversion Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=U50wbO3MfANkAxdQ&v=oyLEJtQ6MTI&feature=youtu.be\n\n\nMore info on the Conversion doc: https://www.conversionmovie.com/\n\n\nElena Joy on SMA Episode 595: Living Out Loud After Enduring Life Threatening Conversion Therapy\n\n\nConversion movie on IG\n\nElena Joy on IG\n\nDustin on IG\n\nZach on IG\n\n\nWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor\nInterested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices