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"Being Normal is Vastly Overrated" (feat.Vadalia Anne Gentry) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast #159
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On this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick sits down with the multitalented Vidalia Anne Gentry, better known as Drag Queen VAG or Vag4Short. VAG boldly shares stories from her childhood and experiences with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and how they have shaped her and her views as a performer and human being. She discusses the importance of being creative, having care and empathy for others, and ultimately being able to express yourself without the pressure to be perfect. Beyond her notable influence on the Nashville drag scene, VAG is a businesswoman, activist, and inspiration to her thousands of followers on social media. We would love to hear from you! Email us at ROOTED@PROMISES.COM Watch/Listen/Subscribe: @rootedrecoverystories Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rootedrecoverystories/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickcusterproject Facebook: https://www.promises.com/rooted-recovery-stories/ URL: https://www.rootedrecoverystories.com 1:01-2:21 Intro 2:21-5:23 Vag's Childhood 5:23-7:21 How Vag Got Into Creativity 7:21-10:25 Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria 10:25- 12:54 Slower Development of Sense of Self 12:54-17:06 Being In Control on Stage 17:06-19:46 Becoming What You've Always Dreamed 19:46-24:15 Gender Fluidity 24:15-26:30 Caring About You As A Human 26:58-31:11 Vag's Early Years In Drag 31:11-34:40 Doing It For The Audience 34:40-35:49- "Normal" 35:49-42:51 Representation of Drag Queens 42:51-50:53 How Vag Started Drag & The Drag Scene In Nash 50:53-57:09 Being Able to Express Yourself Without The Pressure to be Perfect 57:09-1:00:42 Outro __________________ Resources: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthamerica URL: https://www.mhanational.org Promises Behavioral Health – Treatment for addiction, mental health/trauma: URL: https://www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/promises_bh/ Follow Patrick Custer! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/patrick_custer/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickcusterproject Follow VAG! Insta- (@vag4short) Tik Tok- (@onion4onion) Produced and Edited by "The Cast Collective" in Nashville, TN! Visit us today at https://www.thecastcollective.com Email: info@thecastcollective.com Follow The Cast Collective on Instagram & Twitter! Instagram: @TheCastCollective Twitter: @TheCastCollective #VAG #pridemonth #lgbtqia #trauma #recovery #podcast #mentalhealth #lifestyle #inspiration #purpose #therapy #tennessee #selfcare #overcome #healing #wellness #goodnews #promisesbehavorialhealth #patrickcuster #struggle #rootedrecovery #dragqueen #nashville Keywords: trauma, recovery, podcast, mental health, rooted recovery stories, patrick custer, mental health podcast, trauma podcast, anxiety podcast, recovery podcast, coping mechanisms, nashville, domestic violence, trauma, drag, drag queen, VAG, Vadalia Anne Gentry,
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"Being Normal is Vastly Overrated" (feat.Vadalia Anne Gentry) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast #159
Manage episode 425911665 series 3280268
On this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick sits down with the multitalented Vidalia Anne Gentry, better known as Drag Queen VAG or Vag4Short. VAG boldly shares stories from her childhood and experiences with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and how they have shaped her and her views as a performer and human being. She discusses the importance of being creative, having care and empathy for others, and ultimately being able to express yourself without the pressure to be perfect. Beyond her notable influence on the Nashville drag scene, VAG is a businesswoman, activist, and inspiration to her thousands of followers on social media. We would love to hear from you! Email us at ROOTED@PROMISES.COM Watch/Listen/Subscribe: @rootedrecoverystories Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rootedrecoverystories/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickcusterproject Facebook: https://www.promises.com/rooted-recovery-stories/ URL: https://www.rootedrecoverystories.com 1:01-2:21 Intro 2:21-5:23 Vag's Childhood 5:23-7:21 How Vag Got Into Creativity 7:21-10:25 Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria 10:25- 12:54 Slower Development of Sense of Self 12:54-17:06 Being In Control on Stage 17:06-19:46 Becoming What You've Always Dreamed 19:46-24:15 Gender Fluidity 24:15-26:30 Caring About You As A Human 26:58-31:11 Vag's Early Years In Drag 31:11-34:40 Doing It For The Audience 34:40-35:49- "Normal" 35:49-42:51 Representation of Drag Queens 42:51-50:53 How Vag Started Drag & The Drag Scene In Nash 50:53-57:09 Being Able to Express Yourself Without The Pressure to be Perfect 57:09-1:00:42 Outro __________________ Resources: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthamerica URL: https://www.mhanational.org Promises Behavioral Health – Treatment for addiction, mental health/trauma: URL: https://www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/promises_bh/ Follow Patrick Custer! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/patrick_custer/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickcusterproject Follow VAG! Insta- (@vag4short) Tik Tok- (@onion4onion) Produced and Edited by "The Cast Collective" in Nashville, TN! Visit us today at https://www.thecastcollective.com Email: info@thecastcollective.com Follow The Cast Collective on Instagram & Twitter! Instagram: @TheCastCollective Twitter: @TheCastCollective #VAG #pridemonth #lgbtqia #trauma #recovery #podcast #mentalhealth #lifestyle #inspiration #purpose #therapy #tennessee #selfcare #overcome #healing #wellness #goodnews #promisesbehavorialhealth #patrickcuster #struggle #rootedrecovery #dragqueen #nashville Keywords: trauma, recovery, podcast, mental health, rooted recovery stories, patrick custer, mental health podcast, trauma podcast, anxiety podcast, recovery podcast, coping mechanisms, nashville, domestic violence, trauma, drag, drag queen, VAG, Vadalia Anne Gentry,
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