Kelly Foster Lundquist and I discuss her book Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage about unwittingly marrying a gay man who has been in conversion therapy since the age of 13. If you love someone who is LGBTQ, grew up in conservative culture, or have ever found yourself in a relationship you needed to leave, I think you will enjoy this conversation. We also discuss disordered eating, the 90s, nostalgia on the right for the days of the closet, and Kelly’s life today. Kelly has remarried and built a family and is now friends with her ex-husband. You can follow her on Substack at Kelly Foster Lundquist. Thanks for subscribing and supporting INNER EMIGRE. And thanks so much to Leticia for becoming a paid subscriber.
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#28 Kelly Foster Lundquist on her Memoir "Beard" about Marrying a Gay Man
Kelly and I talk about conversion therapy, Pride month, the 90s, conservative nostalgia for the closet, spiritual epiphanies, forgiveness, saving yourself, and other topics
Jun 09, 2026
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