282: Wade Maggert – Breaking Free and Practicing Self-Love

Happy Pride. That's what today's guest said over the pounding beat
of his DJing life for many years. The thrill, the fun, the drugs,
the sex. It all made him feel desired and alive...so to speak,
until it didn't. Then he woke to the truth that to be desired and
loved, he had to do that to and for himself. Dr. Wade Maggert,
brings his Buddhist sensibilities and practical awakened self to
this candid conversation about his life, then and now, and shares
how during this Pride Season, you can find yourself when you simply
look within. About Wade Dr. Wade Maggert, esteemed mental health
expert and advocate, harbors a past as vibrant as his current
professional pursuits. Before his doctoral days, the world knew him
as DJ Ra, spinning tracks in the most electrifying gay nightclubs
across global capitals. His journey through the highs of fame was a
prelude to personal transformation. Encountering the consequences
of an intense lifestyle led him to therapy, revealing the scars of
an anti-gay upbringing. Embracing self-love marked the beginning of
his dedication to mental health, inspiring a profound shift from
electrifying dance floors to empowering lives in the LGBTQ+
community and beyond. With a Master of Social Work from UNLV and a
groundbreaking PhD in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate
Institute, Dr. Maggert has pioneered research into the depths of
the masculine psyche. As an educator and a seasoned practitioner,
his mastery extends from academia to the frontlines of mental
health advocacy. His specializations in advanced therapeutic
techniques have revolutionized treatment paradigms. At the helm of
three VA mental health programs and at the heart of his private
practice, Dragonfly Psychotherapy, Dr. Maggert is a trailblazer for
trauma and addiction recovery within the LGBTQ+ community. Beyond
his professional prowess, he is a Zen Buddhist adept, weaving the
tranquility of meditation into his therapeutic approach and sharing
his wisdom at the Houston Zen Center. Dr. Maggert's life's work is
not just his occupation, but his offering to the world. Connect
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