Gay Men Going Deeper

In this episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we tackle a topic that's become increasingly important in our fast-paced, interconnected world: work-life balance.  Throughout this episode, we explore the causes of the work-life balance struggle, including societal expectations and the constant connectivity enabled by technology. We’ll also share stories and practical advice on how we set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and reclaim our precious personal time as entrepreneurs. The questions we’ll be exploring today are: 1. How have you experienced burnout in your life? What unhealthy habits of yours contributed to this burnout? 2. What does balance mean to you? 3. What boundaries do you put in place to ensure work-life balance? Join us as we embark on a journey toward a more enjoyable life where your work and personal life can co-exist in harmony.  Don't miss this episode!️ Today's Hosts: Michael DiIorio Matt Landsiedel Reno Johnston 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.

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: What is your experience of dating in the gay community? Societal pressures to be in a relationship Hostile world of dating Baggage and insecurity from past relationships The investment of time and energy it takes to date  The epidemic of intimacy avoidance in our community  Reframing failed relationships  Doing our inner work  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: Instagram Website 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

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: How did you discover your purpose? What gives your life meaning? What kind of impact do you want to make? 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: Michael DiIorio Matt Landsiedel Reno Johnston 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.

In this provocative episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, Michael DiIorio and Pepper pushing boundaries, sparking discussion, and providing helpful tips on sharing NSFW pics. Some of the topics we’ll be covering today are: Why do we send NSFW pics?  What are the risks in doing so?  Does it impact how our relationships unfold? Are we too desensitized to nudity? What are some best practices for sending and receiving pics?  Join us for this entertaining episode where we celebrate sexuality and self-expression while also considering the very real risks and drawbacks of the world NSFW pics.  Don't forget to share with your friends – this episode is not to be missed! ️‍ Connect with Pepper: The Gay Good Instagram Pepper's Instagram Connect with Michael: Website Instagram Men's Groups Related episode: Being Kindr on Grindr Watch this ep on YouTube Take the Attachment Style Quiz! - 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 - Our 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

In this episode Matt speaks with Scott Blackwood about healing their traumatic pasts. They talk about the impacts of relational and attachment trauma on their lives and how this led to Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), shame, low self-esteem and social isolation. They talk about how the unresolved trauma impacted their relationship with themselves and others and the steps they are taking to overcome this. Here are some of the concepts they explored in this episode: What is trauma? What is CPTSD?  The Neurobiology and Nervous system impacts of trauma  Exploring how trauma shows up in us (trauma responses) Our personal stories of relational/attachment trauma  The impact trauma has on the gay community  Ways to heal past trauma  Most humans experience relational/attachment trauma over the course of their lives and it is important to be trauma informed so we know how to be sensitive and compassionate towards ourselves and others as we navigate our own trauma healing journeys. Our hope is this episode will normalize trauma, and release any shame or stigma around having unresolved trauma because it’s a lot more common than we think. Don't miss this episode!️ Today's Hosts: Scott Blackwood: Facebook Matt Landsiedel: Instagram Website 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

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: How would you describe your relationship with your inner child (past and present)?  What does inner child work mean to you? How have you done inner child work? What have been some of the benefits of doing inner child work? 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. What was I most worried about and how did I cope with that? What desires went unmet and how did I cope with that? What needs went unmet for me in childhood? What role did I play in my family dynamic? What was I rewarded for? What was I punished for? Today's Hosts: Michael DiIorio Matt Landsiedel Reno Johnston 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

Bullying is defined as an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. Why this conversation is important: It is said that approximately ⅓ people will experience some form of bullying in their lifetime; in the home, in the community, in the classroom, in the workplace, online, and/or outside of these spaces. Our goal today is to have a discussion with men who have experienced bullying either in childhood or adulthood so that we can bring light to those experiences and help those who have also gone through it by destigmatizing it and offering support. In today’s conversation, we explore the following questions: What is your experience with bullying? How did your experiences with bullying impact your life beyond the initial experience(s)? Would you say you have healed from those experiences, and if so, what made that possible? What wisdom would you provide to someone who is navigating bullying (and/or what might you say to that former you?) We remind you that this is a conversation in which individuals are sharing and answering these questions from their personal experiences. We invite you to explore this topic further if you wish to, and because of the sensitive nature of this topic, viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying, tell someone you know and trust, contact your local crisis line, and/or visit the links below for support: https://www.crisistextline.org/ https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/violence-bullying-and-abuse-prevention/youth/get-help-now Panelists Phil McAuliffe or email connect@thelonelinessguy.com Warren Augustin Keone Wales Today's Host: Reno Johnston 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

In today’s episode, Michael DiIorio invites special guest Jeremy Russo to explore how spiritual abuse can manifest within religious communities, causing harm to individuals' mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. We also touch upon religious trauma, discussing its lasting impact on survivors, and the journey towards healing and forgiveness.  While this is a deeply sensitive topic, we believe it’s crucial to shed some light on the dark corners of this often-overlooked aspect of faith and spirituality. Resources discussed in this episode: Emerge New Worshiping Community Global Center for Religious Research Tempest Counseling Services Thomas Hanna, LMHC Today's Guest: Jeremy Russo Facebook Instagram Today's Host: Michael DiIorio Website Instagram Men's Group Take the Attachment Style Quiz! 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 - Our 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

In this episode, Matt Landsiedel takes you on a guided meditative journey to discover the relationship between your masculine and feminine energies. The guided meditation is designed to help you restore balance between your masculine and feminine energy. When we use the terms masculine and feminine, we are not referring to the gender or sex of an individual, we are referring to the energetic duality that exists within all human beings. We all have a masculine or yang energy, and we all have a feminine or yin energy within us. If you are stuck and unable to heal or slow down in your life, then you may be suppressing your feminine energy. If you are not actively engaged in your life and feel unmotivated, then you may be suppressing your masculine energy. This guided meditation will help you reconnect to the divine masculine and feminine energy within you so you can become integrated and balanced as nature has intended for you. More of Matt's Guided Meditations: www.mattlandsiedel.com 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 GayMenGoingDeeper.com Support the Show

Expressing your feminine energy does not diminish your masculinity or make you less of a man. Each person is a unique expression of masculine and feminine energies, and this expression is a natural and valid part of our identity. In today's episode, we are sharing our own experiences of discovering and expressing our feminine energy. We'll explore various aspects of embracing our inner femininity, from fashion and emotional expression to intuition and relationships. We're answering questions such as: What aspects of yourself do you consider feminine? How has your expression of femininity evolved? How do you find the balance between your inner masculine and feminine? This is a must-listen episode that will inspire, inform, and celebrate the beauty of being true to yourself, regardless of societal expectations. Don't forget to check out last week's episode on Expressing Your Masculinity. Hosts Michael DiIorio Matt Landsiedel Reno Johnston 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