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Being Kinder on Grindr

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There’s no doubt that Grindr has cemented itself as part of the gay culture. For an entire generation, an app has shaped what it means to be gay – for better or worse. In this episode, Michael invites special guest, Pepper, to make a case for engaging on Grindr with more respect, kindness, and humanity.   They are talking candidly about such things as: Today’s Guest: Pepper Today’s Host: Michael DiIorio Take the 5 Love Languages Quiz Take the Attachment Style Quiz! Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take our “Building Better Relationships” course Take our “Healing Your Shame” course Coaching Collection Instagram Patreon — Matt Landsiedel’s Website Michael DiIorio’s Website Calan Breckon’s Website

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Dating Intentionally

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Dating is still one of the greatest mysteries in the world some might say. And with over 1,500 dating apps out there it’s only getting more confusing on how to “figure it out” and find someone who is compatible. In today’s episode, host Calan Breckon unpacks some of the mysteries around dating intentionally with guest Michael Kaye. Michael is the Head of Global Communications at OkCupid, one of the world’s largest dating apps, where he leads public relations programming, influencer marketing, and social media. Michael has been a leading voice in dating and relationships and has been featured in many news outlets such as ABC News, Cosmopolitan, The New York Times, and The Washington Post as well as many others. Together they unpack questions like… …as well as some insider information from behind the curtain of what those dating apps know about us as daters, and you may be surprised to find that it’s not what you’d think! Be sure to listen to the full episode as there is a surprise waiting at the end for those who make it there. Michael on IG: @michaelkayepr Twitter: @MichaelKayePR Today’s episode is sponsored by The Silva Ultramind System Take the Attachment Style Quiz! Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take our “Building Better Relationships” course Take our “Healing Your Shame” course Coaching Collection Instagram Patreon

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Shiny Object Syndrome

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Shiny Object Syndrome (SOS) is the tendency chase after things that are new and exciting, keeping you in a state of perpetually looking for “the next best thing”.  In this episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, Michael invites psychiatrist Dr. Hector Rodriguez to discuss how Shiny Object Syndrome affects gay men in life and in relationships. They’ll cover topics such as: By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to recognize where SOS is showing up in your life and how you can overcome it. Connect with Dr. Hector Today’s Host: Michael DiIorio “The Rise of the A-Gay” – GQ Magazine article referenced in today’s episode Watch this ep on YouTube VOTE FOR US FOR THE PODCAST AWARDS! – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take our “Building Better Relationships” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community

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Emotional Health

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While emotional health falls under the overall umbrella of mental health, it deserves its own conversation because your emotions have a profound impact on how you show up in the world and your overall quality of life. This episode will answer questions such as: What does it mean to be emotionally healthy? How can you tell when your emotional health may be suffering? How do you handle challenging emotions? What are some simple things you can do to support your emotional health? By the end of this episode, you’ll be equipped with loads of useful tips and skills that will support your emotional health. Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Toronto PRIDE EVENT Join the private Facebook community Take our “Building Better Relationships” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community

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Building Better Relationships

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Relationships can be a minefield to navigate when you don’t have the right tools or language to help you. Whether it’s romantic or platonic ones, we all could use a little more guidance and support with it comes to creating more secure, healthy relationships. In this episode, we’re giving you a sneak peek into our exciting new course, Building Better Relationships, where we guide you on how to build better relationships in your life as well as deepen the one you have with yourself. Today we’re sharing our personal experiences with the course content and how it helped us improve our own relationships. Join us as we discuss… Which of the course modules we have experienced the most growth personally? Which lessons are we currently working on now in our own lives? What was our favourite lesson to teach? What are the biggest benefits for students going through the Building Better Relationships course? By the end of this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of what all relationships need in order to grow and deepen as well as our outline for the Building Better Relationships course. ► Want to go through the Building Better Relationships course LIVE with Michael and practice what you learn in a safe group of men also working through the course? Then Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community and sign up for the group cohort with Michael on the membership hub main page by May 4th!! ► SIGN UP HERE: www.GayMenGoingDeeper.com With membership, you’ll also get access to our Healing Your Shame course, monthly group Zoom’s, our private members-only Facebook group as well as 35+ coaching videos ready and waiting for you to dive in! Or, take our “Building Better Relationships” course at your own pace with our self-study option here: “Building Better Relationships” course (self-study) – Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Support the show on Patreon -—

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Love, Intimacy & Connection: Vol. 2

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In this juicy and personal episode, Michael is letting you take a behind-the-scenes peek into his relationship with his partner, Star. While vacationing in Mexico, they are opening up about the lessons learned after one year together. Specifically, they’re talking about relationship dynamics including conflict, intimacy, and communication.  They’ll be answering questions such as: This intimate and honest conversation between partners is full of tips and advice for couples and singles alike.  Referenced in today’s show- Episode 20: Love, Intimacy, & Connection (behind the scenes of a modern gay relationship) Contact Info Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community

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Heartbreak & Breakups

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The painful sting of heartbreak is a uniquely awful experience that brings up a lot of our wounds around abandonment and rejection. In today’s episode, we’re getting raw and real about our heartbreak and breakups. We’ll be answering questions such as: What was your hardest breakup and why? What do you need when you go through a breakup and how do you usually manage it? What have been some of the biggest life lessons you’ve learned through heartbreak? Looking back, what are you grateful for about your past dating experiences? Listen to this personal and poignant episode to learn how heartbreak can be a valuable part of your personal growth and development. Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community

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Dating Apps

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Dating apps are one of the most common ways we connect with other gay men. Yet many people struggle to make the connections they seek, and many more give up altogether… at least for a little while. In this episode, we’re sharing many years of combined experience with using dating apps, specifically: What are some best practices and a rule of thumb when using dating apps? How can someone find success using dating apps? What’s the biggest mistake people make on dating apps? What’s the # 1 thing people don’t include on their profiles that they should include? Whether you love them or hate them, by the end of this episode you’ll have some fresh perspectives and ideas to use next time you reach for the app. Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Dating

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About Today’s Show In today’s episode, we explore dating in the gay community. Oh GURL things get WILD in today’s episode! We dive deep into our own experiences with dating and being gay men and how it’s shaped the way we view dating now. Take a listen and see who you agree with on today’s episode! Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMensBrotherhood.com — Sign up and get new episodes delivered directly to your inbox!

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