1 hr 7 min
Fear of Rejection Gay Men Going Deeper
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- Society & Culture
One of the greatest fears that holds us back in love and in life is the fear of rejection.
In this episode, we are acknowledging the daunting prospect of putting ourselves out there, whether it be romantically, sexually, or professionally. We dissect the psychology of rejection as it pertains to our past traumas, beliefs, and inner narratives.
Some of the topics we cover in this episode are:
The need for belonging and connection
Being pursued versus pursuing
The narratives we construct around rejection
The impact of shame and resilience
People pleasing vs. having compassion
Normalizing the fear of rejection
How to cope with the pain of rejection
Reframing rejection to make it more palatable
By sharing personal stories, we confront the harsh realities of shame and insecurity that often accompanies rejection.
With empathy and insight, this episode offers listeners a roadmap for navigating the fearful terrain of rejection by offering powerful reframes and new perspectives to face your fears head-on and reclaim your power in the face of rejection.
Today's Hosts:
Michael DiIorio
Matt Landsiedel
Reno Johnston
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Building Better Relationships online course: Learn how to nurture more meaningful and authentic connections with yourself and others.
Healing Your Shame online course: Begin the journey toward greater confidence and self-worth by learning how to recognize and deal with toxic shame.
Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: Lifetime access to BOTH courses + 45 coaching videos and 2 workshop series.
Take the Attachment Style Quiz to determine your attachment style and get a free report.
One of the greatest fears that holds us back in love and in life is the fear of rejection.
In this episode, we are acknowledging the daunting prospect of putting ourselves out there, whether it be romantically, sexually, or professionally. We dissect the psychology of rejection as it pertains to our past traumas, beliefs, and inner narratives.
Some of the topics we cover in this episode are:
The need for belonging and connection
Being pursued versus pursuing
The narratives we construct around rejection
The impact of shame and resilience
People pleasing vs. having compassion
Normalizing the fear of rejection
How to cope with the pain of rejection
Reframing rejection to make it more palatable
By sharing personal stories, we confront the harsh realities of shame and insecurity that often accompanies rejection.
With empathy and insight, this episode offers listeners a roadmap for navigating the fearful terrain of rejection by offering powerful reframes and new perspectives to face your fears head-on and reclaim your power in the face of rejection.
Today's Hosts:
Michael DiIorio
Matt Landsiedel
Reno Johnston
Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes
- CONNECT WITH US -
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube
Join the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook community
Get on our email list to get access to our monthly Zoom calls
Follow us on Instagram | TikTok
Learn more about our community at GayMenGoingDeeper.com
- LEARN WITH US -
Building Better Relationships online course: Learn how to nurture more meaningful and authentic connections with yourself and others.
Healing Your Shame online course: Begin the journey toward greater confidence and self-worth by learning how to recognize and deal with toxic shame.
Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: Lifetime access to BOTH courses + 45 coaching videos and 2 workshop series.
Take the Attachment Style Quiz to determine your attachment style and get a free report.
1 hr 7 min