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Another “Failed” Relationship (Navigating Gay Dating)

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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: 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:InstagramWebsite 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

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Discovering Your Purpose

Discovering Your Purpose

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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: 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: 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.

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Inner Child Work

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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: 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. Today’s Hosts: 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

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Unconscious Bias

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Unconscious bias refers to the internal biases or attitudes that influence our interactions and behaviour towards others.  We all have these deeply ingrained biases that unfortunately can hinder our efforts to build a more diverse and inclusive community.  In today’s episode, we are sharing our experience with Unconscious Bias in hopes that it will help contribute to embracing greater acceptance and belonging. Some of the questions we’ll be unpacking: By acknowledging unconscious bias and working to mitigate its impact, we can celebrate a more inclusive queer community that values the diverse experiences of all individuals. Watch this episode on YouTube Your Hosts Resources Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection Building Better Relationships course Healing Your Shame course Take the Attachment Style Quiz! Connect With Us Join the Facebook community and monthly Group Zoom call You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok Support the Show

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Healing Shame

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Shame is that terrible feeling that arises when you get the sense that something is fundamentally wrong about you. It is often accompanied by inadequacy and self-doubt. Shame convinces you that you are not enough.   Like it or not, shame plays a key role in the gay man’s life. Born into a straight world, we must contend with the fact that we are different. While we all have a unique way of dealing with shame, healing it is necessary if we want to develop an authentic sense of self and truly connect in our most intimate relationships.  We’ll be exploring 3 key questions: Take today’s episode to the next level: Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection Healing Your Shame course Your Hosts Resources Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection Healing Your Shame course Building Better Relationships course Take the Attachment Style Quiz! Connect With Us Join the Facebook community and monthly Group Zoom call You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok Support the Show

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External and Internal Validation (Part 1)

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Having a healthy sense of self-worth means balancing both external and internal validation. External validation is when you derive your self-worth from sources outside of yourself while Internal validation is when your self-worth comes from within.  Unfortunately, many people rely on the external at the expense of the internal, thereby creating a situation where you are hustling to prove yourself to others and are over-sensitive to their criticism.   In this special two-part series, we’re welcoming back to the show, Reno Johnston, to discuss how we can develop a more secure sense of self-worth using both external and internal validation.  In part 1, we’ll be focusing on the external by discussing things like: Watch this episode on YouTube Your Hosts Resources Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection Building Better Relationships course Healing Your Shame course Take the Attachment Style Quiz! Connect With Us Join the Facebook community and monthly Group Zoom call You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok Support the Show

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Sex and Intimacy (part 1)

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Do you want sex or do you want intimacy? Or both? Sometimes our attempts to connect with guys gets thwarted by the confusion between these desires. This can lead to frustration and over time, loneliness.  In part 1 of this 2-part episode, Michael and Matt are going deeper into sex, intimacy, and sexual intimacy including…  Join us for this informative episode full of helpful tidbits that you can use to increase intimacy in your relationships. Michael’s Sexual Empowerment 101 Group Workshops Watch this episode on YouTube Resources Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection Building Better Relationships course Healing Your Shame course Take the Attachment Style Quiz! Connect With Us Join the Facebook community and monthly Group Zoom call You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok Support the Show

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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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Spirituality

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Spirituality is an umbrella term that means many different things to many people. In this episode, we’re revealing our own experience with spirituality and spiritual practices by exploring these questions:  What does spirituality mean to you? What in your life brought you to spirituality? What does your spiritual practice involve? Where can someone start if they want to develop a spiritual practice? Whether you’re spiritual or religious or neither, this episode will give you much to think about when it comes to nurturing that deeper connection to something greater. 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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Toxic Positivity

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Toxic positivity is the belief that people should maintain a positive mindset, no matter how challenging a situation may be.  This belief invalidates your authentic emotions and is a form of avoidance.  In this episode, we’re sharing our own experiences and understanding of toxic positivity and we’ll answer the questions: What are your thoughts on toxic positivity and the effects it has on silencing negative emotions and experiences? What’s been your experience with pushing away negative emotions and how did it affect your mental health? How have you learned to embrace all of your emotions and honour them in healthy ways? What tips or practices can someone try if they’re just learning to engage with their negative emotions? By the end of this episode, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how toxic positivity may be showing up in your own life, and what you can do about it. 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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