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What’s Really Sexy (and Nobody Talks About It)

What’s Really Sexy (and Nobody Talks About It)

After unpacking our culture’s obsession with “perfect” bodies, this week we’re flipping the script. In this episode, we’re celebrating what’s actually hot: the things that don’t get enough love in the gay world. We’re talking dad bods, wrinkles, kindness, confidence, awkward charm, conversational skills, and all the real stuff that makes someone magnetic.  Some of the things we’re talking about: This is our love letter to all the guys out there who feel they aren’t sexy because they don’t fit the mold. It’s time to expand our definition of sexy and give some overdue appreciation where it’s due. Today’s Hosts: Support the Show – viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes – CONNECT WITH US – – LEARN WITH US –

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How to Thrive in the Culture of Body Perfection

How to Thrive in the Culture of Body Perfection

From the gym to social media, gay men are constantly surrounded by images of the “ideal” body. But what does all this perfection chasing actually cost us? In this episode, we explore how body perfection culture impacts gay men on a deeper level: from belonging and self-worth to intimacy and identity. We open up about our own journeys with body image— how we’ve moved from obsession to acceptance, where it still sneaks in today, and what we’ve learned along the way. You’ll hear us unpack: If you’ve ever felt like a “perfect” body will earn you love, attention, or belonging, this one’s for you. Today’s Hosts: Support the Show – viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes – CONNECT WITH US – – LEARN WITH US –

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Authenticity and Social Media

Authenticity and Social Media

In this episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we delve into the complexities of authenticity in the digital age. From Instagram to OnlyFans, we are living in an increasingly performative world where authenticity seems harder to discern.  Today we are going deeper behind the blurred lines between being fake and putting your best self forward. We’ll be discussing the nuances of genuine self-expression versus performative behavior with personal examples and anecdotes to illustrate.  Some of the topics we’ll be discussing are:  Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on social media, insincerity, and the pursuit of authenticity in the digital age. Today’s Hosts: Support the Show – viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes – CONNECT WITH US – – LEARN WITH US –

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External and Internal Validation (Part 1)

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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Shiny Object Syndrome

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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Our Social Media Dilemma

About Today’s Show 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! 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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