Am I Doing This Right? - Comparison, Creativity & Capitalism
Lately, I’ve been sitting with a quiet but persistent question: Am I doing this right? In this episode, I dive into the tender space between creativity and comparison, between romanticizing life and feeling the weight of expectation. From witnessing other château creators to reflecting on how capitalism shapes our identity and value, this episode unpacks what it means to live slowly, queerly, and intentionally—while still wondering if it's enough.I talk about self-worth, identity, and the illusion of unconditional love. I also share why questioning ourselves might not be a weakness—but part of a deeper, more thoughtful way of living.Whether you're navigating rural life, trying to live authentically, or just feeling a little lost—you’re not alone in asking the big questions.💬 Do you ever wonder if you’re doing it “right”? Drop me a comment or send a message—I’d love to hear your thoughts.🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: 👉 Gay in Rural France on RedCircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/40d184b4-bcc8-429e-a72a-18ad2f5f7817📲 Follow along for more: ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le_demi_chateau ✨ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ledemi-chateau ✨ Newsletter (Substack): https://countrysidetales.substack.com/ ✨ Website: https://ledemichateau.com💖 Support the Podcast: If you enjoy the show, consider sharing it or leaving a review to support future episodes!#GayInRuralFrance #QueerPodcast #MentalHealthJourney #CreativeLife #RuralLiving #ComparisonTrap #SlowLiving #ChateauLife #ExpatsInFrance #QueerAndCreative
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Queering the Domestic – When Home Becomes Resistance
What if your home could be an act of quiet rebellion? In this episode, I explore how queerness reshapes the idea of home—from the aesthetics we choose to the communities we build. I reflect on my own life in rural France and how my château, without me realizing it at first, became a political statement.We talk softness as resistance, chosen family, the radical beauty of brocante decor, and how homemaking can be activism. I also share a more personal story about my short film HomoPol, made during the pandemic, and how growing up in Poland shaped my view on visibility, safety, and queerness.🕯️ This episode is about reclaiming space, redefining home, and turning everyday living into a quiet form of protest.🎬 Mentioned in the episode: 👉 Paris is Burning (Ballroom Documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI7EhpY2yaA&pp=ygUQcGFyaXMgaXMgYnVybmluZw%3D%3D👉 HomoPol – My Short Film on Queer Life in Poland: https://vimeo.com/539628337💬 What does home mean to you? Can softness be political? I’d love to hear your reflections—drop me a message or comment below.🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:👉 Gay in Rural France on RedCircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/40d184b4-bcc8-429e-a72a-18ad2f5f7817📲 Follow along for more:✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le_demi_chateau✨ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ledemi-chateau✨ Newsletter (Substack): https://countrysidetales.substack.com/✨ Website: https://ledemichateau.com💖 Support the Podcast:If you enjoy the show, consider sharing it or leaving a review to help others find it!#QueerHome #GayInRuralFrance #ParisIsBurning #LGBTQPodcast #HomoPol #QueerActivism #ChateauLife #SoftnessAsResistance #ExpatLife #RuralQueer
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Anxiety, Expectations & Creating a Life That Feels Like Yours
This week I take you behind the scenes of what really happens when you’re building a creative life—especially one that looks dreamy on the outside but often feels chaotic on the inside. After five anxiety attacks before lunch (yes, really), I sat down to talk about what it means to live with anxiety while also showing up, creating, dreaming—and trying to keep it all together.From freelancing to coming out, from therapy to coping mechanisms that actually help, this episode is a raw and honest reflection on mental health, ambition, and why breaking things down into small steps might just be the secret to getting through it all.💬 Do you ever feel like you’re trying to move a mountain alone? I’d love to hear how you cope—leave a comment or send me a message.🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:👉 Gay in Rural France on RedCircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/40d184b4-bcc8-429e-a72a-18ad2f5f7817📲 Follow along for more:✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le_demi_chateau✨ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ledemi-chateau✨ Newsletter (Substack): https://countrysidetales.substack.com/✨ Website: https://ledemichateau.com💖 Support the Podcast:If this episode resonated, consider sharing it, leaving a review, or joining my Patreon to support future conversations.#GayInRuralFrance #MentalHealthMatters #QueerVoices #AnxietySupport #CreativeLife
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I'm Lost, And I Guess You Are Too
🌿 EPISODE 2: I'M LOST, AND I GUESS YOU ARE TOO 🎙️Have you ever felt like you’re drifting—uncertain of where you’re going or who you’re becoming? In this second episode of Gay in Rural France, I open up about what it means to feel lost… again and again. From my divorce to starting over in a foreign country, from juggling too many projects to constantly questioning my path—this is a deeply personal reflection on how being lost might actually be a good thing.Living in the French countryside, trying to make a life out of art, renovation, and self-expression—it’s beautiful, but it’s also messy. Maybe you’re in that space too. If so, you’re not alone.💬 I’d love to hear from you: Do you ever feel this way? Let me know in the comments or message me directly. Let’s make this a space where we can be real.🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: 👉 Gay in Rural France on RedCircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/40d184b4-bcc8-429e-a72a-18ad2f5f7817📲 Follow along for more: ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le_demi_chateau ✨ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ledemi-chateau ✨ Newsletter (Substack): https://countrysidetales.substack.com/ ✨ Website: https://ledemichateau.com💖 Support the Podcast: If you enjoy the show, consider sharing it, leaving a review, or joining my Patreon to support future episodes!#GayInRuralFrance #FeelingLost #QueerLife #LGBTQPodcast #ExpatLife #RuralLiving #FranceLife #LifeTransitions
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Gay in Rural France is Back! Why This Podcast Matters
After a long break, Gay in Rural France is back! In this first episode, I dive into why I’m returning to the podcast, what’s changed in my life, and why this space matters. Living as a queer person in rural France comes with its challenges, but also unexpected joys—and I want to share it all. This podcast is a space for deep conversations, alternative lifestyles, and a little bit of hope for anyone who has ever felt out of place.💬 Let’s keep the conversation going! Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong? Drop a comment or send me a message—I’d love to hear your story.🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: Gay in Rural France on RedCircle📲 Follow along for more: ✨ Instagram: @le_demi_chateau ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/@ledemi-chateau ✨ Newsletter: Countryside Tales on Substack ✨ Website: ledemichateau.com💖 Support the Podcast: If you enjoy the show, consider sharing it, leaving a review, or joining my Patreon to support future episodes!#GayInRuralFrance #QueerLife #LGBTQPodcast #ExpatLife #RuralLiving #FranceLife
Sobre Gay in Rural France - A French Countryside Podcast
Gay in Rural France, formerly known as Queer French Farmhouse, is a Podcast about the challenges of living in one of the most rural areas of France: Charente Limousine, in the south west of the country. Hear stories of life, from a gay men's perspective, some of them stories of queerness, others just generally trying to survive as an artist and influencer, renovating half a château on a low budget. From love stories to renovation rant all the way to mental health, you'll find it all here.
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