Episode #77: The LOBO (Light Out Barks Out) Initiative/Kink Community, Living With Mitochondrial Disease, Chosen Family & Kick Ass Grandmas, With Jake Didinsky, Host Of The LOBO Podcast, Music Producer & Touring DJ

Sex, Drugs, and Jesus

INTRODUCTION:

Let's start with
the basics I am 29 and identify as non-binary, pansexual and demisexual. I am
on the spectrum and neurodivergent. I also have mitochondrial disease, ADHD,
associated mood disorder, anxiety, depression and more. I am however an open
book on everything. I am deeply engrained in the kink community and also
the furry community.

So I was born and diagnosed with mitochondrial
disease when I was young. Over the course of my life my single mother did her
best but like most parents of those with chronic illnesses she protected me way
to much. When my brothers were born they also were diagnosed with mitochondrial
disease I often joke that my mother hit the lottery 3 boys with mito with no
trace of it anywhere else in our family.

Having mitochondrial disease has posed many
challenges in my life from school where I had an IEP all the way into
adulthood. I have always known I was different from everyone else and growing
up with that knowledge has made life hard for sure. I also decided however when
I was 24 that I was going to stop feeling sorry for myself and not let my
condition define me. It was at this point that I launched Lights Out, Barks
Out! Or LOBO! for short.

LOBO is a night club event that focuses on being
sex positive, kink positive, body positive, gender inclusive, and creating a
safe space for all. When we started we were mostly a party in dc for pups and
furries but we have grown now to be in 8 cities and to include a wide and
diverse group of patrons. LOBO has changed my life and the lives of many others
who have found their community and safe space through us. We actually as of a
few days ago launched our non-profit wing called the LOBO Initiative which
focuses on LGBTQ+ youth and adults and those with disabilities who need a
helping hand to achieve their dreams.

In addition to LOBO I am a full time professional
DJ and producer and I get the opportunity to play all over the world at circuit
parties. This however is at great expense to my overall health. Having
the Mito and being on the road 24/7 working late hours into the 3-5 am time
slot isn't good for someone with a mitochondrial cell deficiency. As I said
though I made the decision that I wanted to live my life my way and if that
means taking a few years off so be it.

IN SHORT:

- Professional touring DJ and Music Producer as
well as event promoter (including events geared for kinksters, furries, and
those with sensory issues)

- Non-binary, Pansexual, Neruodivergant (High Functioning Autism), ADHD, Associated Mood Disorder, GAD

-Reporter for Switch the Pitch Soccer Covering the USMNT

-Founder and COO of The LOBO Initiative Non-Profit

INCLUDED IN THIS
EPISODE (But not limited to):

·
An Explanation Of Mitochondrial Disease

· Jake’s
Totally Kick Ass Grandma

· YAY
CHOSEN FAMILY!!!

· Jake’s
Path To Becoming A DJ

· A
Breakdown Of LOBO (Lights Out Barks Out)

· How
Jake Helps Other Rise In The Music Industry

· Difficulties
For Creatives To Get Their Break

· Night
Club Events For People With Sensory Concerns

· Pup
Play & Furry Community

· Ketamine
Testimonial

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