In this intimate and intellectually rich episode, I sit down with writer Jeremy Atherton Lin to explore the themes of his book Deep House — a powerful blend of queer love story, cultural history, immigration, and political resistance. We talk about what it means to build a relationship across borders, how laws and systems shape queer intimacy, and why the real issue for many queer couples was never simply marriage equality, but the right to belong together in the first place. Jeremy reflects on meeting his British partner during the rise of DOMA, navigating an “undocumented” queer life together, and how love itself can become both deeply personal and quietly political.

We also dive into themes of home, surrender, migration, queer history, and the emotional reality of long-distance relationships. Jeremy shares why he wanted to preserve forgotten queer stories from the past, why erotic and domestic intimacy matter in queer storytelling, and how borders continue to shape modern queer life even after legal progress. Along the way, we explore fears many listeners will relate to — wondering whether long-distance love is worth it, fearing loneliness, and questioning how to create stability in an uncertain world. This episode is about love, belonging, and what queer relationships can teach us about freedom and connection.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn in this episode:

•  How Ancient Greek religion continues to exist as a living spiritual practice in the modern world.
• The role ritual, devotion, and personal connection play in building relationships with the Greek gods.
• Why mythology was never only symbolic, but deeply tied to everyday spiritual life and meaning.
• How ancient spiritual traditions can offer guidance, structure, and belonging in modern life.
• Ways to approach Hellenic spirituality with reverence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of its roots.

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