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Making Space for Being Uncomfortable

In today’s episode, host Calan Breckon and guest Drummond Fulcher dive into the uncomfortable for a conversation that revolves around cancel culture, the “either you’re with me or against me (or us)” mentality, giving space for the in-between where conversation happens, how bridges are where understanding is born, and where we need to go in order to work through the uncomfortable feelings in order to learn and grow. Together they unpack questions like: Why do people avoid being uncomfortable? How do you think cancel culture affects our community? How do we make space in our lives for being uncomfortable and having hard conversations? Take a listen to find out how you can better navigate uncomfortable conversations and begin building more bridges of understanding and compassion in your life today. More on Drummond: @DrummondCulture Website Take the Attachment Style Quiz! Watch this ep on YouTube – 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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The Dark Night of the Soul

Pretty Privilege

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In this episode, Matt Landsiedel and Andre-Lee Wills unpack the hot topic of pretty privilege. Pretty privilege works on the principle that people who are deemed more attractive—based on accepted societal beauty standards—have an upper hand in the world and are afforded many opportunities that less “attractive” people don’t have. Yet, it’s not often that people are willing to admit it—or even talk about it—especially if they’re on the receiving end of its benefits. Here is what Matt and Andre-Lee explored in this episode: What is pretty privilege? What is your personal experience with pretty privilege? Why is this topic important for gay men to discuss? What does it mean to be attractive? Why does our culture place so much emphasis on attractiveness? How does pretty privilege relate to ageism, racism or sexism? How can we start to deconstruct the system that is conditioning us to be so limited in our definition of attractive? Connect with Andre-Lee: Andre-Lee Wills is an Empowerment Coach. He uses his unique gifts and talents to offer guidance, support, and assistance to others in being an expression of their truest and highest self. He is adept in career coaching, life and relationship coaching, communication, team building, and organizational management. mrandreleewills@gmail.com Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Take our “Building Better Relationships” course Take the Attachment Style Quiz! Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Introduction to Breathwork

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In this episode, Matt Landsiedel speaks with certified SOMA Breath breathwork instructor Jason Samadhi. Jason takes us on a journey into the power of breathwork and how consciously connecting with your breath can be one of the most potent tools for healing. By sharing the science of breathwork, Jason teaches us about the health benefits of working with your breath and how it can be used to improve performance both in and out of the bedroom. Jason then takes us on an hour long breathwork journey that will leave you feeling expansive and blissful. You do not want to miss this episode! What is explored in this episode: The science of breath The health benefits of breath How to achieve peak performance using breathwork The sexual benefits of breathwork Proper breathing technique 45 minute guided breathwork practice BREATHWORK DISCLAIMER Breathwork is NOT advised if you have a known cardiac arrhythmia (including very slow heart rate), a history of heart block, or are taking certain antipsychotic medications. Please review and acknowledge the Breathwork Liability Waiver Recommended Book: “Multi-Orgasmic Man” by Mantak Chia Connect with Jason: @samadhibreath & www.samadhibreath.com 3-Day Gay Men’s Tantra Breathwork Journey: Promo Code: GMB10 Gay Men’s Brotherhood 10% Off Discount on the 3-Day Gay Men’s Tantra Breathwork Journey (Valid Jul 1, 2022 – Aug 28, 2022) Watch this ep on YouTube VOTE FOR US FOR THE PODCAST AWARDS! – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Take our “Building Better Relationships” course Take the Attachment Style Quiz! Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Navigating Non-Binary

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Change can be scary. And in today’s world of ever-evolving language around gender and identity, it can make it hard for someone to ask questions without feeling judged or misunderstood. In today’s episode, host Calan Breckon opens up the conversation around navigating non-binary with genderqueer author Jason June and what his journey was like and how it now informs his work as a writer. Together they explore questions like… What is Non-Binary and what does it mean to be non-binary? What’s the most important thing people need to know about Non-binary and genderqueer people? Why do you think we’re experiencing more of a conversation around gender and gender identities in recent years? and much more! After this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of the term Non-Binary and how you can navigate this ever-evolving and growing landscape around gender and identity. Watch this ep on YouTube About today’s Guest: Jason June (it’s a two-name first name, like Mary-Kate without the hyphen or the Olsen twin) is a genderqueer writer mermaid who loves to create picture books that mix the flamboyantly whacky with the slightly dark, and young adult contemporary rom-coms full of love and lust and hijinks. When not writing, JJ zips about Austin, Texas. He loves dinosaurs, unicorns, Pomeranians, and anything magical that takes you to a different world or time. JJ is a tried and true Laura Dern stan, and he is actively looking for an Andalite friend. Connect with Jason June: Website: https://www.heyjasonjune.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyjasonjune/ Books: https://www.heyjasonjune.com/books.html – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take our “Building Better Relationships” course Take the Attachment Style Quiz! Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community

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Embracing Opposites

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Have you ever found yourself conflicted about being top, bottom or vers? Or maybe you find yourself torn between whether or not you want monogamy or non-monogamy… Sometimes we can see pros and cons on both sides of our inner conflicts and it paralyzes us from making decisions. Being conflicted about your desires is completely normal. In this episode, Matt Landsiedel and Miguel Ezra Ramirez talk about polarity in life and how to navigate contradictions, preferences and the duality of the human experience. As human beings, we can’t have sadness without knowing happiness, and we can’t understand clarity without first knowing confusion – this is polarity. We are all navigating ourselves and this world through our minds and our souls, and the polarity of this experience can be overwhelming for some people. We created this episode to guide you towards embracing more of who you are and what this universe has to offer you through learning to let go of preferences or attachments and embrace opposites. Come on this ride with us and you might learn something new about yourself. Together they explore concepts like: What is dualism and polarity? Matt and Miguel’s personal experiences with dualism and polarity How holding on too tightly to preferences might be inhibiting your growth How fear prevents us from being able to embrace opposites How can someone begin to embrace opposites? Connect with Miguel: @miguelramirezintuitive Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Take our “Building Better Relationships” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Depression

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Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States that affects an estimated 17.3 million adults and 3.2 million adolescents according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Research shows that gay and bisexual men are at a higher risk for: Major depression, Bipolar disorder, and, Generalized anxiety disorder, and are more likely than heterosexual men to attempt suicide. In today’s episode, host Calan Breckon unpacks the heaviness around depression with guest and therapist, Jacob Monkarsh (LMFT & CGP). Together they explore questions like: What is depression and how does it affect a person? Is it possible for someone to be depressed without knowing it? What are the signs and symptoms someone should be aware of? What are the biggest triggers for gay men struggling with depression? How can someone currently struggling with depression work to get out of the cycle? How can people best support someone struggling with depression? During the episode, Jacob asked a very important question concerning gay men and our childhood experiences: “What happens when someone can’t connect with themself?” and as children, we often can’t connect with ourselves fully once we realize something is “different” about us and we begin hiding who we truly are, but is that creating disassociation within us and our community? Listen to his answer and more in today’s episode. Guest: Jacob Monkarsh www.jacobmonkarsh.com LGBTQ Therapy Space Watch this ep on YouTube – 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! -— – Therapy Options – Inkblot Therapy – Canada Based Mind Beacon – Free Therapy for Ontario Residents Open Path – Affordable Options Psychology Today – search for clinicians that take insurance OR have sliding scales Good Therapy – Sliding Scale Therapists Try looking up local counselling centres like Southern California Counseling Center or the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

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Fitness, Nutrition & Mental Health

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In today’s episode, host Matt Landsiedel speaks with Nutrition Coach Scott Weisgarber about the relationship between fitness, nutrition and mental health. Together they explore questions like: What is the relationship between fitness, nutrition and mental health? How come gay men are so concerned about physical health and appearance? How does this obsession with appearance impact mental health? The difference between approaching health from feel good vs look good mentality How can we find more balance in our relationship between mind and body? 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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Grappling with Grief: Addison Brasil

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Grief can be a hard experience to navigate because nothing can really prepare you for deep and emotional loss. It’s something that everyone will have to experience at least a few times in their life and each person’s experience with it is going to be different. In today’s episode, host Calan Breckon is joined by special guest Addison Brasil to talk about his journey with grief after the lose his brother to cancer, find his father from suicide and survive a fatal event that killed a dear friend and left him needing to relearn how to walk and deal with a brain injury. After 13 years in the grief arena, Addison has learned a thing or two about grief and shares what has helped him in his new book “First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It.” By the end of this episode, you should have at least a few more tools in your belt that can help you navigate grief whenever it might come up in your life. Guest: Addison Brasil Get the book – First Year of Grief Club : A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It @addisonbrasil / @sharemygriefclub on Instagram @thegriefguy on tiktok Facebook www.mygriefclub.com www.addisonbrasil.com Free messages to help you honour the journey: TEXT GRIEF CLUB to +1 (323) 431-9241 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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The Sensitive Gay Man

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Sensitivity is one of the most misunderstood temperament traits due to toxic gender norms and stereotypes about masculinity and femininity. Come learn about the science of sensitivity and ditch the stigma you may have inherited about what it means to be a sensitive gay man. In today’s episode, host Matt Landsiedel unpacks all you need to know about sensitivity with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Chris Horan. Together they explore questions like: What does it mean to be sensitive? (the science and the stigma) What is a Highly Sensitive Person? Our sensitivity stories Unique challenges of being a sensitive man Why do gay men and HSP have such similar struggles? Challenges we face as sensitive people Benefits of being a sensitive person Take the HSP test to find out if you are a Highly Sensitive Person Join the next Authentic Relating & Empowerment (ARE) 8 week course 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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