Episode 214 | Creating Community with Joshua Michael Cruz

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In this powerful episode of The Art of Letting Go, host Mike Brown sits down with Joshua Michael Cruz—coach, community builder, and founder of Where the Soul Grows. They dive deep into the importance of community, vulnerability, and healing as queer men of color.

Topics include:
🌿 The journey of self-love and emotional intelligence
🏳️‍🌈 The challenges of building queer community beyond the bar scene
🛑 Setting boundaries and maintaining healthy friendships
🧠 Overcoming negative self-talk with the support of community
📖 The power of journaling as a tool for self-reflection
🎭 The intersection of masculinity, femininity, and identity in ballroom culture

Joshua also shares insights into his transformative work with Where the Soul Grows and the impact of healing in community.

🔗 Follow Joshua Michael Cruz:
📸 Instagram: @JoshuaMichaelCruz
📺 YouTube: @JoshuaMichaelCruz
📜 Substack: Where the Soul Grows

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