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Loneliness & Belonging

About Today’s Show Going through life as a gay man can be alienating. In fact, some say that loneliness is the new gay epidemic. Despite widespread progress in legal and social acceptance of homosexuality, studies show that gay men are disproportionately affected by loneliness. In today’s episode, Michael and special guest Phil McAuliffe a.k.a. “The Loneliness Guy” have a candid discussion about normalizing loneliness and how we can seek a greater sense of belonging. Connect with Phil Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Internalized Homophobia

About Today’s Show What is internalized homophobia? How does it show up in your life? What can you do to address it? In this episode, we’re going deeper within as we unpack internalized homophobia. We’ll share our own experiences as well as some tips that will inspire you to look within to heal the aspects of yourself that may be harbouring these negative beliefs. Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Demisexuality

About Today’s Show In this episode, Matt explores the topic of Demisexuality with fellow brothers Carlos, Ron and Andre. All 4 men identify as demisexual and they candidly break down what it’s like to be demisexual in the gay community and the benefits and challenges of honouring this truth. Here are some of the questions explored in the episode: -What does it mean to be demisexual? -In what ways do you find it difficult to fit into the gay community being demisexual? -How has it been communicating with non-demisexual men your desire to develop intimacy prior to having sex? -The benefits of dating a demisexual? Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Celebrating Our Gayness

About Today’s Show On this episode honouring Pride Month, we’re celebrating what it means to be gay. We speak out about the challenges we’ve faced and the valuable life lessons they have provided us. Pride has a unique meaning for everyone and this episode is about celebrating who you are in a way that feels authentic to you. Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Interview with Brita Filter from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12

About Today’s Show On today’s episode, Calan Breckon has a sit down with RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12 contestant Brita Filter (aka Jesse Havea) to talk about mental health and the experience of being on a show like RPDR. Jesse was very open, honest and candid with Calan as he shared his journey with depression, toxic social media, alcoholism, being painted as “the villain” on his season of RPDR, hitting rock bottom and attempting suicide. He also shared how he’s now on a healing journey, recovering, re-focusing his energies and learning how to navigate life in the public eye. Get Social with Brita: Instagram | Twitter www.thebritafilter.com Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Lone Wolf Syndrome

About Today’s Show The Lone Wolf mentality can feel safe and serve us in some ways, but as we share in this episode, it’s also one of the common blocks that prevent us from belonging and connecting in community. We’ll also share some tips on how you can allow more connection in your life. Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Evolution of the Gay Community with Tim McCaskell

About Today’s Show As Pride Month celebrations begin, Michael turns back the clock and takes a glimpse into the evolution of the gay community with long-time activist, author, and educator, Tim McCaskell. Tim shares his unique experience living through those watershed moments of our shared history including the fight for gay liberation and the AIDS crisis. Together they discuss how the gay community has evolved through the last 50 years. They also take stock of where we are today and explore whether the notion of community is as relevant or necessary as it was in the past. Connect with Tim: Tim_mccaskell@hotmaill.com Tim’s Facebook Tim’s books, Race to Equity and Queer Progress can be found at your favourite bookshop or directly from the publisher by clicking here. Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Fear of Judgment

About Today’s Show Fear of judgment often prevents us from showing up as our authentic selves. Not only do we fear judgment and criticism of others, but we also have to contend with our self-judgment and self-criticism. In this episode, we’re sharing our experiences with this deep-seated fear and the lessons we’ve learned on how to deal with it. Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com — Click here to get on the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Membership!

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Gender and Sexual Identity with Christiano Green

About Today’s Show In this episode, Matt Speaks with Identity & Mindset Coach, Speaker, Trainer, Author, Podcast Host, Thought Leader, & Entrepreneur Christiano Green about Gender & Sexual Identity. These two coaches candidly breakdown the difference between gender and sexuality and how it is a spectrum, not a construct. Further concepts that are unpacked in this episode are gender fluidity, gender energies, rising of the feminine, topping and bottoming and how we view them as masculine and feminine, and gender stereotypes that are holding us back due to shame and patriarchal conditioning. Connect with Christiano Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com — Sign up and get new episodes delivered directly to your inbox!

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The Power of Vulnerability

About Today’s Show We tend to avoid vulnerability but when we use it to our advantage, it can be a potent source of personal power and a means of establishing authentic connections with others. In this episode, we’re sharing how vulnerability has actually helped us along our respective journeys to become more self-confident, more rooted in authenticity, and develop deeper relationships. Join Calan, Matt and Michael in today’s episode. Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com — Sign up and get new episodes delivered directly to your inbox!

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