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S3:E05 -- Stef Vachon | Stef Vachon on Bullying, Therapy, the Gay Games, and Becoming Your True Self

July 30, 2026

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What happens when you stop living for survival and finally start living as yourself? Friend of the Show Stef Vachon joins Fathernetics to talk about bullying, homophobia, therapy, figure skating, the Gay Games, and the long road to self acceptance. We also get into love, fostering, adoption, and what it means to build a family while staying grounded in who you are. This one is honest, reflective, and full of perspective for anyone navigating identity, healing, or parenthood.

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What happens when you stop living for survival and finally start living as yourself? Friend of the Show Stef Vachon joins Fathernetics to talk about bullying, homophobia, therapy, figure skating, the Gay Games, and the long road to self acceptance. We also get into love, fostering, adoption, and what it means to build a family while staying grounded in who you are. This one is honest, reflective, and full of perspective for anyone navigating identity, healing, or parenthood. Watch and listen now on YouTube. Friend of the Show: Stef Vachon IG: @

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