Aaron opens up about growing up inside a strict religious cult (the IBLP movement), surviving conversion therapy, battling inner shame, and ultimately rebuilding his entire life from the ground up. His story is one of resilience, humour, and radical self-acceptance — and this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.
From a childhood controlled by faith, fear, and conformity…
to discovering comedy as a lifeline…
to going viral during the pandemic and building a career that now reaches millions —
Aaron’s journey is raw, emotional, and surprisingly hilarious.
We explore:
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🌈 Cult upbringing & religious trauma
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💔 Conversion therapy and the long road to self-acceptance
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🤳 TikTok fame, viral sketches & navigating online backlash
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🧠 Mental health, identity & the pressure of being a queer public figure
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💛 Sobriety, rebuilding confidence & the joy of starting over
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🎭 Acting career, creative process & exciting new projects
Whether you’re interested in queer storytelling, healing from religious trauma, sobriety journeys, or the behind-the-scenes reality of social media fame — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
⏱ Chapter List
00:00 | Growing Up in a Religious Cult: Aaron’s Early Life
00:15 | Introduction to Conversion Therapy & Its Damage
02:54 | Identity vs. Faith: Internal Conflict as a Queer Kid
05:26 | Inside Conversion Therapy: What Really Happened
11:17 | Breaking Free & Beginning Self-Acceptance
16:17 | Starting Over in Atlanta After Leaving the Church
16:36 | TikTok Breakthrough: How One Sketch Went Viral
18:10 | Creating Comedy from Trauma & Life Experiences
21:41 | Viral Videos: What Worked, What Didn’t & Why
22:15 | Handling Online Hate, Backlash & Trolls
23:50 | Reading Comments, DMs & Protecting Mental Health
24:38 | Dating & Relationships as a Public Figure
26:11 | Fame, Boundaries & Real Connection
28:41 | The Challenges of Dating in the Queer Community
33:37 | Acting Career: Wins, Setbacks & Motivation
34:59 | Sobriety Journey: 9 Years of Healing & Clarity
38:10 | Aaron’s Upcoming Movies, Pilot & His New Book
40:24 | Final Reflections on Healing, Creativity & Queer Joy
