

Gay Men Going Deeper
Michael DiIorio & Matt Landsiedel | Gay Men’s Brotherhood
Gay Men Going Deeper is a podcast about gay relationships, identity, sexuality, and personal growth for gay men navigating modern life.
Hosted by Matt Landsiedel and Michael DiIorio, the show dives into topics like dating, shame, masculinity, confidence, emotional intimacy, and the pressures of modern gay culture.
Expect raw conversations, psychological insight, and the kind of honest discussions that challenge assumptions and invite deeper reflection about what it means to live authentically as a gay man.
Hosted by Matt Landsiedel and Michael DiIorio, the show dives into topics like dating, shame, masculinity, confidence, emotional intimacy, and the pressures of modern gay culture.
Expect raw conversations, psychological insight, and the kind of honest discussions that challenge assumptions and invite deeper reflection about what it means to live authentically as a gay man.
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Feb 4, 2021 • 48min
Interview with Stephen Lovegrove (aka America's Life Coach)
About Today’s Show
Today we are bringing you our first ever BONUS episode! In today’s episode, Calan has a sitdown interview with Stephen Lovegrove (America’s Life Coach) who has been featured on MTV, NBC, Fox, LA Times, OWN, Inc, CBS and USA Today.
They do a deep dive on how he got started as a coach, his religious cult upbringing and how that affected him as a gay man, mistaken and limiting beliefs which are usually the things holding us back in life, and much more.
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Jan 28, 2021 • 56min
Coming Out
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It's the thing that we all have in common. We ALL know the feeling of being a little "different" than the other boys and eventually coming to that conclusion that yes, "I'm gay," and then eventually coming out. Here are our stories…what’s yours?
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Jan 14, 2021 • 60min
Self-Compassion
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Self-compassion is a fundamental emotional skill that allows us to navigate the challenges of life with grace and humility. In this episode, we share how we incorporate self-compassion into our own journeys and some of the key lessons we've learned so far.
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Dec 31, 2020 • 59min
Year in Review 2020
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A life without challenge is a life without growth. In our final episode of 2020, we reflect back on our highs, lows, and the valuable lessons this tumultuous year has gifted us.
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Dec 17, 2020 • 54min
Reclaiming the Holiday Season
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It's easy to believe that the holidays are a time filled with joy, gifts, and loved ones. But we don't often talk about the loneliness, anxiety, and dysfunction that goes with it. In this episode, we're encouraging you to reclaim the holiday season on your own terms.
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Dec 3, 2020 • 54min
The Porn Episode
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Love it or hate it, porn is a big part of the gay community. In this episode, we talk about how each of us has experienced porn and how that has evolved and contributed to our own sexual maturity and personal development.
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Nov 19, 2020 • 55min
Our Relationship with the Gay Community
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The gay community can be fractured and catty. But it can also be a source of brotherhood and connection. In this episode, we discuss how our relationship with the gay community has evolved in tandem with our own personal development journeys.
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Nov 5, 2020 • 59min
How We Cope With Challenging Emotions
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Challenging emotions like fear, anxiety, and anger are all part of living a full life. In this episode, we share our experiences with these emotions as well as some tips that can help you cope when they show up in your own life.
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Oct 22, 2020 • 60min
How We Express Our Sexuality
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In today’s episode, we jump into discussing conscious sexuality and how we navigate our own sexualities as individuals. How do we enjoy the fun of a hookup without feeling empty or lonely after? How do we shed ourselves of any shame we have around being intimate with other men? We answer these questions and so many more in today’s episode!
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Oct 8, 2020 • 58min
Our Social Media Dilemma
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In today’s episode, we jump into the social media dilemma of the gay community. Why do those guys with the perfect abs get so many likes? Why do we sometimes get left feeling more empty than full after scrolling for hours? Is social media using us, or are we using social media? Find out more in today’s episode!
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