Curry Coast Community Radio

Joyously Free!: Looking at the Bigger Picture of Life

May 18, 2026·27 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Joanie Lindenmeyer and Bret Cecil In this episode of Joyously Free! with Joanie Lindenmeyer, guest Bret Cecil discusses LGBTQ+ advocacy, community activism, and personal resilience. He shares his journey from business struggles to full-time volunteering, his experiences with the AIDS epidemic, and the importance of intergenerational connection within the queer community. Brett also discusses his campaign for Oregon State House District 1, emphasizing rural representation, listening to constituents, and fostering positive change by focusing on the bigger picture of life with courage and compassion. Host: Joanie Lindenmeyer; Producer: Joanie Lindenmeyer Music is from freepd.com, in the public domain. The opinions expressed here are those of the individual participants. Curry Coast Community Radio takes no position on issues discussed in this program. If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here’s how.      

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