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19 Jun 2023 · 1 h 11 min

Books from Jonathan Van Ness

“Queer Eye Star Opens Up About Hitting Rock Bottom: Jonathan Van Ness”

5 books mentioned

  1. Cover of Over the Top
    Guest's book

    Over the Top

    by Jonathan Van Ness

    Jonathan Van Ness · ~00:04:57

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of Peanut Goes for the Gold
    Guest's book

    Peanut Goes for the Gold

    by Jonathan Van Ness

    Jonathan Van Ness · ~00:55:24

    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of The Power of Now
    Recommended

    The Power of Now

    by Eckhart Tolle

    Jonathan Van Ness · ~00:14:26 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of A New Earth
    Recommended

    A New Earth

    by Eckhart Tolle

    Jonathan Van Ness · ~00:14:26 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  5. Cover of Inverse Cowgirl
    Mentioned

    Inverse Cowgirl

    by Alicia Roth Weigel

    Jonathan Van Ness · ~01:02:46

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Jonathan Van Ness, grooming expert from 'Queer Eye,' discusses his childhood trauma, addiction, and sex work, as well as his path to healing through therapy and 12-step programs. The conversation also covers the challenges of rapid fame, authenticity, and the rise of transphobia in the US.

Talking points

  • Childhood trauma and sexual abuse
  • Drug addiction and sexual compulsivity
  • Sex work and loss of control
  • Healing through therapy and 12-step programs
  • Challenges of rapid fame
  • Authenticity and being true to oneself
  • Transphobia and political landscape