Welcome to another insightful episode of the Observatory Podcast with your hosts, Scott and LaRae Wright. In this episode, they sit down with LaRae's nephew, Nathan Chase Plummer, who is also the producer of the podcast.

Topics Covered in the Podcast: Nathan Chase Plummer's Journey:
From coming out as gay at 30 to building a thriving career as a published book author and podcast producer, Nathan shares his inspiring journey full of growth, resilience, and acceptance.

The Role of Family: Scott and LaRae explore the impact of having gay family members on their perspectives, and the love and acceptance that has shaped Nathan's life.

LGBTQ+ Representation in the Media: The conversation delves into the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters on television, discussing its role in influencing understanding and acceptance.

Challenges within Society and Religion: They discuss societal biases and the need to challenge these perceptions for greater inclusivity. Nathan opens up about his interactions with religious leaders and the contradicting attitudes he has encountered, particularly within the Mormon church.

Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community: The conversation shifts to the serious issues of suicide and homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth, underscoring the urgent need for compassion and support.

Encircle's Impact: Nathan reflects on his participation in an event organized by Encircle, an organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth.

Importance of Pride Parades: The hosts respond to criticisms of Pride parades being overly flamboyant, highlighting their significance in promoting visibility and inclusivity.

Immigration and Education: The USA's shortcomings with international education policies.

Key Lessons from the Podcast:

• Unconditional love and acceptance within families can be transformative for LGBTQ+ members.
• Media representation plays a key role in expanding understanding and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.
• Addressing societal biases and promoting inclusivity is crucial for a more accepting future.
• The importance of support organizations like Encircle in addressing issues like suicide and homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth.
• Pride parades play a significant role in promoting visibility and inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community.

Additional Discussions: The inspirational journey of Zaid, from facing challenges in Honduras to establishing a successful life in America. The hosts' personal stories, including the origin of the nickname "Aunt Rae," and the children's book "The Boy Who Loved Unicorns." The professional contributions of Nathan in creating the podcast's branding and managing the production process.

Connect with Nathan Chase Plummer:

• Website: www.NCP.media
• Instagram: @NatersAdventures
• Email: productions@ncp.media

Notable Quotes:

• "I've realized looking back that my life really didn't start until I did come out." - Nate (08:46)

• "And nowadays like there's mainstream gay movies. Like it's just in the last 10 years, the world's so different than it used to be." - Nate (15:44)

• "Do we love one another? It should be that simple. And love one another regardless of the differences. You know, as I get older I am noticing a not of critizisem for my age. But it really makes you stop and wonder, what must exist in people that prevent them from loving people and being accepting of things that they may not know or that are just different from them. Because if we all had more curisotiy, I think it would be so much easier to love one another." - LaRae (32:22)

• "But there's a judgment, it seems, around gay pride parades and that when they're doing the same kinds of things. Well, and when I've heard people say that, why do they have to be so flamboyant? Like my question is, well, why do you have a problem with that? - Scott (40:30)

Nate's books & audio books: https://amzn.to/3GBp7nZ
www.NCP.media | productions@ncp.media
www.instagram.com/NatersAdventures