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Gay Men Going DeeperAuthor: Michael DiIorio & Matt Landsiedel Gay Mens Brotherhood
Gay Men Going Deeper is a podcast about gay relationships, identity, sexuality, and personal growth for gay men navigating modern life. Hosted by Matt Landsiedel and Michael DiIorio, the show dives into topics like dating, shame, masculinity, confidence, emotional intimacy, and the pressures of modern gay culture. Expect raw conversations, psychological insight, and the kind of honest discussions that challenge assumptions and invite deeper reflection about what it means to live authentically as a gay man. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Relationships, Sexuality, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Gay Man’s Healing Journey: What Is The Inner Work And How Do We Actually Do It
Episode 299
Thursday, 15 October, 2026
Growing up gay shapes you. Even if you had a relatively good experience, many of us learned to hide parts of ourselves, seek approval, stay guarded, or adapt in order to feel safe, accepted, or lovable. Over time, those survival strategies can quietly shape our relationships, confidence, intimacy, and sense of self. In this episode, we’re talking about the “inner work” many gay men find themselves doing as adults: unpacking old conditioning, unlearning shame, building self-trust, and learning how to live more honestly and fully as ourselves. We also share parts of our own journeys, the patterns we see in our clients, and what real growth actually looks like in practice. We get into: How growing up gay can shape your self-esteem, relationships, and identity The difference between healing, self-awareness, and staying stuck in the past Common coping strategies gay men develop to feel safe, desired, or accepted What meaningful personal growth actually looks like in everyday life The balance between understanding your past without making it your identity This is a grounded conversation about growth, self-awareness, and becoming more fully yourself — not perfectly healed, but more conscious, honest, and free. Today's Hosts: Matt Landsiedel Michael DiIorio - Take the 360° Self-Review for Gay Men 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: Lifeti... Chapters (00:00:00) - Gay Men Going Deep: The Gay Man's Healing Journey(00:03:47) - Unlearning the Shame of Being Gay(00:09:34) - The inner work of shame(00:10:50) - Healing Emotional Wounds and Protective Strategies(00:13:41) - Why Does Being Gay Need to Be Healed?(00:16:01) - What are the pain points people come to you for?(00:17:38) - What is Self-Confidence and Self Worth?(00:22:10) - Six things we're actually healing in our gay relationships(00:26:53) - How to Heal From Trauma (Gay Men)(00:32:04) - How to Get Back On Your Path(00:32:27) - What's The Secret to Being the Man You Want to Be(00:33:44) - How To Become The Man You Want To Be(00:37:30) - Gay Men's Brotherhood
