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Gay Men Going Deeper is a weekly podcast that showcases raw and real conversations about personal development, mental health, and sexuality - from an unapologetically gay perspective.
Hosted by Matt Landsiedel and Michael DiIorio, and featuring a wide range of special guests, you can expect to be inspired, entertained, and even a little triggered from time to time.
This provocative podcast is for anyone who craves deeper conversations on topics ranging from spirituality to sexuality - and everything in between.
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Sexual Abuse
In this powerful episode, we address a topic that affects many but is often shrouded in silence and stigma: sexual abuse. Joining us for this important conversation is Michael Pezzullo, a seasoned therapist who works with trauma and sexual abuse recovery.
Together, we explore the impact that sexual abuse can have on one's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Some of the topics covered in this episode are:
- Ways in which abuse can occur in childhood and/or adulthood
- Setting and maintaining sexual boundaries
- Navigating consent in queer spaces
- Common misconceptions we have about sexual abuse
- Long-term effects that survivors may experience
- Unique challenges faced by gay men who have endured abuse
- Types of therapeutic approaches available for survivors
Whether you are a survivor, know someone who is, or simply want to understand more about this crucial issue, this episode offers a compassionate and informative perspective on a topic that deserves our attention and empathy. -
First Dates
First dates can be exhilarating, nerve-wracking, and everything in between. But fear not! On this episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we're here to guide you through having a successful first date.
Join us as we share expert tips, personal stories, and practical advice for making a lasting impression and setting the stage for a potential connection. Some of the topics we’re covering in this episode:
- What exactly makes a first date ‘successful’
- What to talk about on a first date
- Techniques for active listening and showing genuine interest
- Chemistry and attraction
- The art of having an engaging conversation
- How to handle awkward moments
- Communication after your date
Whether you're a seasoned dater or stepping into dating for the first time, grab your notepad, pour yourself a drink, and learn how to make your next first date an unforgettable experience. -
Developing a Healthy Relationship with Anger
In this episode, Matt speaks with Psychotherapist, Nyle Biondi, about anger and how important it is to connect with and release anger from our mind and body. Anger can serve a great purpose if we consciously work with it. It can help us step into our power, and be a messenger of unmet needs or crossed boundaries. Many of us have social conditioning that tells us anger is inappropriate, or perhaps you were even shamed for being angry. Connecting with your anger in a healthy way might just be what's missing from your healing journey.
The concepts and questions we explore in this episode are:
Anger 101
Other words to identify anger
The difference between anger and rage
Ways unprocessed anger shows up
Your relationship with anger
How to identify it?
Implosive vs explosive anger
Why do we repress anger?
Why anger is helpful and why we need it
The connection between anger and other emotions - primary and secondary feelings
The challenges of exploring anger
The benefits of exploring anger
How to connect and activate anger in a healthy way
How to release anger from the body
Inner child work - letting your inner child have the temper tantrum it didn't get to have
How to soothe your nervous system after feeling anger
Soothing is like reparenting
3 Steps to Processing Anger:
Connect and activate
Past traumas
Daily stressors
Personality traits
Release
Primal screaming into a pillow
Punching pillows
Slamming pillows on your bed
Chopping wood
Batting cages
Demo rooms
Soothe
Deep, slow, and long belly breathing - in through the nose and out slow through the mouth
Hold your hand on your heart
Listen to a guided meditation.
Focus on positive sensations in your body
Listen to your favourite song
Smell something nice
Talk to a friend
Today's Guest: Nyle Biondi
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Fear of Intimacy
Today, we are unpacking a seldom-discussed, but deeply relevant issue within the gay community: Fear of Intimacy.
Many men grapple with the challenge of opening up emotionally and forging meaningful connections. Often, we find ourselves settling for superficial encounters while yearning for something more meaningful. Today we’re discussing how the same emotional walls that protect us from getting hurt can also leave us feeling isolated and lonely.
In this episode, we are going deeper into the fear of intimacy – its roots, its impact on our relationships, and how we are overcoming these barriers. Some of the topics we’ll be covering are:
Signs of having a fear of intimacy
Why we fear the thing we want
Social conditioning
The impact of past relationship traumas
The power of vulnerability
Attachment styles
Join us as we share our own experiences with this topic in an effort to shed light on this important issue and dismantle the internal barriers to the deeper connections we truly deserve.
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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.
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A**l Health Q&A with Dr. Evan Goldstein
In this informative episode, anal health expert, Dr. Evan Goldstein, addresses common questions and concerns about a**l sex. If you've ever wondered about issues like hemorrhoids, fissures, or general rectal health, this is the perfect opportunity to get expert advice.
Taking care of your anal health is fundamental to feeling sexy in your body and showing up confidently in your relationships. Unfortunately, there are plenty of misconceptions and taboos surrounding butt health that hinder open discussions and proper care.
Today we are debunking myths, dismantling taboos, and providing valuable education on topics such as:
Understanding your butt anatomy
A**l cleansing/douching
Types of bottoms
Recommended sex toys and dilation techiques
Water vs. silicone lubricants
Reducing pain when bottoming
Proper hygiene practices
Hemorrhoids
Tears, anal fissures, and skin tags
A**l botox
Finding proper anal care
Join us for an episode where we are answering the questions you’ve always wanted to ask but never felt comfortable saying out loud.
Today’s Guest: Dr. Evan Goldstein
Author of Butt Seriously, founder of Future Method and Bespoke Surgical
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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.
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Fear of Rejection
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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Watch podcast episodes on YouTube
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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.