About Today’s Show Queer representation in stories and literature is starting to make its way into the mainstream market and big publishing houses. It's still a long road before we see LGBTQ+ books being promoted by big publishing houses as the new norm but with the help of today's guest, we're on track to getting there! On today's show, Calan Breckon has a sit-down with author Robbie Couch to talk about why queer representation is so important in literature and how he managed to find success going the traditional publishing house route with Simon & Schuster. Get "The Sky Blues" by Robbie Couch Follow Robbie on Instagram and Twitter Check out Robbie's Website Watch this ep on YouTube Books and Authors mentioned in today's episode: SoulBound/Metahuman by Hailey Turner, The Magpie Lord by KJ Charles, Forsaken Fae by R.A. Steffan, Widdershins by Jordan L. Hawk, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Running with Lions by Julian Winters, Jay's Gay Agenda by Jason June, You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera. --- - Connect with us -

About Today’s Show Fear is a natural human emotion that is often misunderstood. In this episode, we're sharing our personal experiences with fear and giving some tangible tips on dealing with fear in your own life so that you can release the suffering that it often brings. We'll answer questions like: 1. How do you experience fear? 2. What are some things you're afraid of? 3. What are some strategies you use to overcome fear? This episode will show you that you're not alone in your fear and in fact, it may just be the perfect opportunity for the next step of your personal development. Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

About Today’s Show In this episode, Michael welcomes back special guest, Craig Cassey, to answer your questions about gay relationships, sex, and monogamy. Our episode on Non-Monogamous Relationships generated quite a bit of discussion, so today we are responding back to some of your juiciest comments and questions, such as: How do I make a long-term relationship work? How do I bring up the topic of openness with my partner? How do I work through guilt and jealousy? Join us for yet another candid discussion that will help you build stronger relationships with others and with yourself. Craig Cassey is a professional life, executive, and sex coach. You can find Craig at www.craigcassey.com or on Instagram at @craigcasseyjr Sexual Empowerment 101 Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

About Today’s Show The Fear of Missing Out (a.k.a FOMO) tells us that if we could just be somewhere else, do something else, or be with someone else, we would be "better." All it really does though is take us out of the present moment and creates unnecessary anxiety. In this episode, we'll answer these questions: 1. What sparks FOMO in you? 2. Where do you think FOMO really comes from? 3. What can we do to alleviate and work through our FOMO? Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

About Today’s Show In this episode, Matt speaks with Holistic Practitioner, Andrew Rowe about transforming limiting beliefs. Andrew and Matt share their best spiritual and psychological wisdom on how to shed those beliefs that are no longer serving us. Limiting beliefs tend to be the culprits that are preventing us from becoming our most authentic and confident selves. Time to learn how to let them go. Here is what you can expect to learn from the episode: ●      What are beliefs? ●      How are limited beliefs formed? ●      How do limiting beliefs show up in our lives? ●      How do you transform-limited beliefs? ●      What are common beliefs you help gay men transform? ●      What can our listeners do to start to make this transformation to their limiting beliefs? You can connect with Andrew on Instagram at @andrewrowe111 Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

About Today’s Show We all want things for ourselves and our lives: more confidence, more love, more connection. But we can't get to more if we don't begin by accepting exactly where we are in the present, flaws and all. Join us on this episode as we unpack these questions: 1. What does it mean to accept yourself? 2. What are the practical benefits of self-acceptance? 3. How can you develop greater self-acceptance? Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

About Today’s Show Not all of us had the luxury of being able to come out at a young age and enjoyed the benefits of long fought for rights. There are many men around the world who still have to live in the closet due to fear of safety and many other reasons. Today Calan Breckon hosts an open discussion with 3 amazing men who all came out later in life. Each one of them has a unique experience to offer through their own coming-out story. You can come out at 40, 50, 60, at any age really, and still have an amazing and fulfilling life living authentically true to who you are. Thank you, Ron, DJ and Phil for sharing your stories of finding light at the end of the tunnel. If you think it’s too late for you, think again! It’s never too late <3 Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

About Today’s Show What is 'people pleasing' and how is it different from simply wanting to be nice to others? In this episode, we're diving into this very common pattern that tends to have a unique flavour for gay men. We'll answer questions such as: - how has people pleasing impacted your life? - why do gay men start people pleasing in the first place? - how can you start to overcome people pleasing? Psychology Today Reference Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

About Today’s Show There is a cultural shift occurring where more people are questioning whether traditional monogamy is right for them. In this episode, Michael has a candid and informative conversation with professional life & sex coach, Craig Cassey about alternative relationship structures. From monogamy to polyamory and everything in between, this illuminating episode answers questions such as What are different relationship structures and what do they look like? How do you know what’s right for you? How do you find people who want what you want? How do you communicate this sensitive topic with your partner or potential partners? Craig Cassey is a professional life, executive, and sex coach. You can find Craig at www.craigcassey.com or on Instagram @craigcasseyjr Sexual Empowerment 101 Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

CLICK HERE FOR THE LIVE INFO SESSION DETAILS! About Today’s Show Your inner circle are the people who you can count on to ride life’s highs and support you through the lows. They can help us foster greater trust, intimacy, and vulnerability. On today’s episode, we’re sharing who is in our inner circle, why they are important, and what you can do to find and connect with these people in your own life. Watch this ep on YouTube Give us a Review! Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!