In this episode, Matt Landsiedel and Theo Bill have a heartfelt conversation about the struggles and joys of being a gay man. They discuss the core wounds of growing up gay, the impact this has on the gay community, and what we can do to start to heal these wounds. We explore these topics in […]
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It’s a sad reality that older gay men face stereotypes about their attractiveness, desirability, or relevance as they age. Age discrimination, or ageism, can result in feeling isolated, undervalued, and even invisible. In today’s episode, we are having a panel discussion about age discrimination with 3 of our community members. We’ll cover topics such as:
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Friends with benefits (FWB) is a type of relationship where you can enjoy the sexual benefits of a relationship without the expectation of long-term commitment. Navigating the blurred lines between friendship and sexual intimacy is a complex and potentially risky endeavour. In this episode, Michael DiIorio and Pepper of The Gay Good discuss the nuances
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Unconscious bias refers to the internal biases or attitudes that influence our interactions and behaviour towards others. We all have these deeply ingrained biases that unfortunately can hinder our efforts to build a more diverse and inclusive community. In today’s episode, we are sharing our experience with Unconscious Bias in hopes that it will help
In this episode, Matt Landsiedel and Jamaal Wesley talk about authentic connection and the importance of having relationships in our lives where we can be completely ourselves. They share their own personal challenges with being authentic and how they have overcome these challenges. Come spend an hour learning how to bring your most authentic self
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One of the goals of the Gay Men’s Brotherhood and this podcast is to help foster a deeper sense of community and connection for queer people all over the world. But how do you learn to belong to a community that does not accept you as you are? This is the crux of today’s episode
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Pride is celebration of the progress we’ve made as a community and a reminder that there is still much work to do. Unfortunately, many people don’t feel like part of the community- and we want to help change that. In today’s episode, we’re not just celebrating our queerness, but also the diverse range of people,
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In this episode, Matt Landsiedel and Andre-Lee Wills talk about their experiences with heterophobia. They share what it was like growing up gay in a heteronormative world and how this created fear and anger towards heterosexual people. They also unpack the relationship between internalized homophobia and heterophobia and how taking responsibility for ourselves in new
Shame is that terrible feeling that arises when you get the sense that something is fundamentally wrong about you. It is often accompanied by inadequacy and self-doubt. Shame convinces you that you are not enough. Like it or not, shame plays a key role in the gay man’s life. Born into a straight world,
Having a healthy sense of self-worth means balancing both external and internal validation. In part 2 of the two-part series, we are focusing on internal validation, the skill of fuelling your self-worth from within you, rather than seeking it through external sources. Developing your sense of worthiness from within you is fundamental to living authentically
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