Gay Men Going Deeper

In this heartfelt episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we are sharing poignant stories of our family relationships. Join us as we explore the triumphs and tribulations of the intricate bonds that tie us to our biological family dynamics. Some of the questions we’ll be answering today are: 1. What do you find challenging about family? 2. How has your family shaped who you are? 3. What matters most to you when it comes to your family? Tune in to this illuminating episode that reminds us that despite its challenges, family does truly matter, and love has the capacity to transcend even the most profound differences. Don't miss this episode!️ Today's Hosts: Michael DiIorio Matt Landsiedel Reno Johnston Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes - CONNECT WITH US - Watch podcast episodes on YouTube Join the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook community Get on our email list to get access to our monthly Zoom calls Follow us on Instagram | TikTok Learn more about our community at GayMenGoingDeeper.com - LEARN WITH US - Building Better Relationships online course: Learn how to nurture more meaningful and authentic connections with yourself and others. Healing Your Shame online course: Begin the journey toward greater confidence and self-worth by learning how to recognize and deal with toxic shame. Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: Lifetime access to BOTH courses + 45 coaching videos and 2 workshop series. Take the Attachment Style Quiz to determine your attachment style and get a free report

In this episode, Matt speaks with Nyle Biondi, a trans and queer psychotherapist, about protecting their peace. In a world that is divisive and full of violence, oppression and hatred, how can we protect our peace?  This episode explores ways in which we might be giving away our power and how we can stop doing this and learn to protect our peace. Come spend an hour with Matt and Nyle and learn how to protect your own peace from things like family dynamics, media, oppressive societal views/beliefs/laws, hatred, etc. Your power and peace are in your hands more than you may think.  The questions we will be unpacking in today's episode are: What does it mean to protect your peace? What interrupts our peace? What are strategies you use to protect your peace? How can we balance caring about the systems around us and protecting our peace? How can we come back into our center and stand in our own truth and power? Don't miss this episode!️ Connect with Nyle: Email Healing Within, Psychotherapy Heal Your Chronic Pain Connect with Matt: Instagram Website Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes - CONNECT WITH US - Watch podcast episodes on YouTube Join the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook community Get on our email list to get access to our monthly Zoom calls Follow us on Instagram | TikTok Learn more about our community at GayMenGoingDeeper.com - LEARN WITH US - Building Better Relationships online course: Learn how to nurture more meaningful and authentic connections with yourself and others. Healing Your Shame online course: Begin the journey toward greater confidence and self-worth by learning how to recognize and deal with toxic shame. Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: Lifetime access to BOTH courses + 45 coaching videos and 2 workshop series. Take the Attachment Style Quiz to determine your attachment style and get a free report.

In this enriching episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we are delving deep into the world of personal finance and exploring the often underestimated power of your money mindset.  Everyone has a money mindset, which consists of your thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes about money.  Whether you realize it or not, this mindset is creating your financial well-being. Our goal today is to inspire you to create a money mindset that helps you live the life you most want to live. Some of the questions we’ll be unpacking are: What is your relationship with money? Have you ever suffered a financial setback? How did it affect your money mindset? If you won 1 million dollars, how would your life change? How would it remain the same? Whether you're striving for financial independence, aiming to conquer debt, or simply seeking a healthier relationship with money, this episode will inspire and empower you to take charge of your financial future. Don't miss this episode!️ Today's Hosts: Michael DiIorio Matt Landsiedel Reno Johnston Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes - CONNECT WITH US - Watch podcast episodes on YouTube Join the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook community Get on our email list to get access to our monthly Zoom calls Follow us on Instagram | TikTok Learn more about our community at GayMenGoingDeeper.com - LEARN WITH US - Building Better Relationships online course: Learn how to nurture more meaningful and authentic connections with yourself and others. Healing Your Shame online course: Begin the journey toward greater confidence and self-worth by learning how to recognize and deal with toxic shame. Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: Lifetime access to BOTH courses + 45 coaching videos and 2 workshop series. Take the Attachment Style Quiz to determine your attachment style and get a free report

Making friends can feel like a complex puzzle in the gay world - and when you're an introvert, the pieces fit differently. In this episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, Michael DiIorio and friendship coach, Zayne Khan explore the distinctive hurdles faced by introverts in their quest for companionship. We’ll cover topics such as: The unique challenges introverts face in making friends How being gay impacts our ability to make friends  The impact of apps and social media in seeking connection Practical tips for introverts who want to make meaningful friendships If you're an introvert searching for camaraderie, understanding, and connection, this episode is a must-listen. Making friends can be a beautiful, transformative experience, and we're here to help you every step of the way. Connect with Zayne: Zayne Khan Coaching Instagram Podcast Connect with Michael: Wellismo Coaching Instagram Men's Groups Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes - CONNECT WITH US - Watch podcast episodes on YouTube Join the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook community Get on our email list to get access to our monthly Zoom calls Follow us on Instagram | TikTok Learn more about our community at GayMenGoingDeeper.com - LEARN WITH US - Building Better Relationships online course: Learn how to nurture more meaningful and authentic connections with yourself and others. Healing Your Shame online course: Begin the journey toward greater confidence and self-worth by learning how to recognize and deal with toxic shame. Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: Lifetime access to BOTH courses + 45 coaching videos and 2 workshop series. Take the Attachment Style Quiz to determine your attachment style and get a free report

In this episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we tackle a topic that's become increasingly important in our fast-paced, interconnected world: work-life balance.  Throughout this episode, we explore the causes of the work-life balance struggle, including societal expectations and the constant connectivity enabled by technology. We’ll also share stories and practical advice on how we set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and reclaim our precious personal time as entrepreneurs. The questions we’ll be exploring today are: 1. How have you experienced burnout in your life? What unhealthy habits of yours contributed to this burnout? 2. What does balance mean to you? 3. What boundaries do you put in place to ensure work-life balance? Join us as we embark on a journey toward a more enjoyable life where your work and personal life can co-exist in harmony.  Don't miss this episode!️ Today's Hosts: Michael DiIorio Matt Landsiedel Reno Johnston Watch this ep on YouTube - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community including access to monthly group Zoom calls Take our "Building Better Relationships" course Take our "Healing Your Shame" course Coaching Collection - Get lifetime access to 2 courses, 45 coaching videos, and 2 workshop series Follow us on Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes.

In this episode Matt speaks with Indie Author and Counselor, Jonathan Lee about dating as a gay man. Jonathan wrote his debut book 40 Single Gay where he over-shares his experience in the hostile gay dating world and what he learned about himself through the process. Matt and Jonathan unpack everything from hookup culture and non-monogamy, to intimacy and how to get our emotional needs met as gay men.  Here are some of the concepts they explored in this episode: What is your experience of dating in the gay community? Societal pressures to be in a relationship Hostile world of dating Baggage and insecurity from past relationships The investment of time and energy it takes to date  The epidemic of intimacy avoidance in our community  Reframing failed relationships  Doing our inner work  If you find yourself lonely and frustrated with the gay dating scene and hook up apps, this episode may be just what you need. Don't miss this episode!️ Today's Hosts: Jonathan Lee: Instagram Matt Landsiedel: Instagram Website Watch this ep on YouTube - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community including access to monthly group Zoom calls Take our "Building Better Relationships" course Take our "Healing Your Shame" course Coaching Collection - Get lifetime access to 2 courses, 45 coaching videos, and 2 workshop series Follow us on Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes

Every human being has a unique purpose: something you and only you can bring to this world. In today’s episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we are sharing our personal journeys towards our purpose. We’ll share how moments of clarity, inspiration, and even adversity provided invaluable insights into our true calling. Some of the questions we’ll be answering are: How did you discover your purpose? What gives your life meaning? What kind of impact do you want to make? Whether you're at a crossroads, seeking a change, or simply looking to infuse more meaning into your life, this episode is for you.  Don't miss this enlightening conversation that will inspire you to take steps towards discovering your unique purpose so you can embark on a path that leads to a more fulfilling and purposeful future. Don't miss this episode!️ Today's Hosts: Michael DiIorio Matt Landsiedel Reno Johnston Watch this ep on YouTube - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community including access to monthly group Zoom calls Take our "Building Better Relationships" course Take our "Healing Your Shame" course Coaching Collection - Get lifetime access to 2 courses, 45 coaching videos, and 2 workshop series Follow us on Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes.

In this provocative episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, Michael DiIorio and Pepper pushing boundaries, sparking discussion, and providing helpful tips on sharing NSFW pics. Some of the topics we’ll be covering today are: Why do we send NSFW pics?  What are the risks in doing so?  Does it impact how our relationships unfold? Are we too desensitized to nudity? What are some best practices for sending and receiving pics?  Join us for this entertaining episode where we celebrate sexuality and self-expression while also considering the very real risks and drawbacks of the world NSFW pics.  Don't forget to share with your friends – this episode is not to be missed! ️‍ Connect with Pepper: The Gay Good Instagram Pepper's Instagram Connect with Michael: Website Instagram Men's Groups Related episode: Being Kindr on Grindr Watch this ep on YouTube Take the Attachment Style Quiz! - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community including access to monthly group Zoom calls Take our "Building Better Relationships" course Take our "Healing Your Shame" course Coaching Collection - Our 2 courses + 45 coaching videos, and 2 workshop series Follow us on Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes

In this episode Matt speaks with Scott Blackwood about healing their traumatic pasts. They talk about the impacts of relational and attachment trauma on their lives and how this led to Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), shame, low self-esteem and social isolation. They talk about how the unresolved trauma impacted their relationship with themselves and others and the steps they are taking to overcome this. Here are some of the concepts they explored in this episode: What is trauma? What is CPTSD?  The Neurobiology and Nervous system impacts of trauma  Exploring how trauma shows up in us (trauma responses) Our personal stories of relational/attachment trauma  The impact trauma has on the gay community  Ways to heal past trauma  Most humans experience relational/attachment trauma over the course of their lives and it is important to be trauma informed so we know how to be sensitive and compassionate towards ourselves and others as we navigate our own trauma healing journeys. Our hope is this episode will normalize trauma, and release any shame or stigma around having unresolved trauma because it’s a lot more common than we think. Don't miss this episode!️ Today's Hosts: Scott Blackwood: Facebook Matt Landsiedel: Instagram Website Watch this ep on YouTube - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community including access to monthly group Zoom calls Take our "Building Better Relationships" course Take our "Healing Your Shame" course Coaching Collection - Get lifetime access to 2 courses, 45 coaching videos, and 2 workshop series Follow us on Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes

Today we are diving deep into the profound practice of inner child work, a transformative journey that has the power to heal wounds from our past and pave the way for a brighter future. Join us as we delve into various techniques and exercises that can help you connect with your inner child, nurture them, and ultimately begin the process of healing any unresolved childhood pain. Some of the questions we’ll be exploring are: How would you describe your relationship with your inner child (past and present)?  What does inner child work mean to you? How have you done inner child work? What have been some of the benefits of doing inner child work? Tune in as we explore the depths of our inner selves, heal old wounds, and embrace the power of self-love and inner child healing. In this episode, we shared reflection questions that can help you connect with your inner child. What was I most worried about and how did I cope with that? What desires went unmet and how did I cope with that? What needs went unmet for me in childhood? What role did I play in my family dynamic? What was I rewarded for? What was I punished for? Today's Hosts: Michael DiIorio Matt Landsiedel Reno Johnston Watch this ep on YouTube - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community including access to monthly group Zoom calls Take our "Building Better Relationships" course Take our "Healing Your Shame" course Coaching Collection - Get lifetime access to 2 courses, 45 coaching videos, and 2 workshop series Follow us on Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes