Season 2 Premiere: ”Love Bombing: A Spectrum of Manipulation”

We're back! Clem and Sarah are back with the much-anticipated Season 2 of "Turns Out We're Gay"! After a refreshing break, we dive headfirst into the complex and often misunderstood topic of love bombing.


In this premiere episode, Clem faces a personal challenge of called out for love bombing behavior, prompting a candid and introspective discussion. Meanwhile, Sarah shares her intense experience of being love bombed, shedding light on the emotional and psychological impact.


Join us as we explore love bombing across various spectrums, its manipulative roots, and the different forms it can take. We discuss the warning signs, the psychological effects, and how to navigate and recover from such experiences.


Trigger Warning:
This episode includes discussions of PTSD, domestic violence, and love bombing manipulation. Listener discretion is advised.


Australian Mental Health Resources:


Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services)
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (Support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 (National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service)
QLife: 1800 184 527 (LGBTQ+ support and referral)
Headspace: headspace.org.au (Mental health support for young people aged 12-25)
Black Dog Institute: blackdoginstitute.org.au (Information and support for mental health issues)


Tune in for an enlightening and supportive conversation that aims to educate and empower our listeners.