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Personal Transformation

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Personal transformation can be fun when it comes to setting goals and imagining the possibilities of the future, but things get tricky when it comes time to execute these plans. In this episode, we are going deeper on the topic of personal transformation. We’ll be exploring questions like: What does ‘personal transformation’ mean and why is it important? What is the most challenging part of changing yourself? What is the best advice for anyone who is serious about personal transformation? By the end of this episode, you’ll have the inside scoop on how to make your personal transformation last. Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Dating & Disabilities

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Dating is already a minefield to the everyday gay, add living with a disability to the mix and things get even more complicated. In today’s episode host Calan Breckon explores the DO’s and DON’Ts around dating and disabilities in the gay community. He’s joined by special guests David Oliver Wudel and Ryan Michael Williams who both live with different levels of cerebral palsy. In this episode, we’re unpacking questions like: What is acceptable vocabulary and what is no longer acceptable? What’s the biggest struggle about being a gay man with a disability? How can someone ask questions without coming across as an ignorant ass? and what’s the most important thing the community needs to know when it comes to our gay brothers living with a disability? At the end of the day, we’re all just looking for the same thing: love and acceptance. David Oliver Wudel: 6wheelco.com / @6wheelco Ryan Michael Williams: @ryanmwilliams82 Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Emotional Intelligence

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Emotions can cause a lot of unnecessary suffering when we are not equipped with the tools to manage them. In this episode, we are exploring what it means to have emotional intelligence: the idea of knowing our feelings, what they mean, and how they affect others. Listen in as we share: How we describe our relationship with our emotions How we avoid our emotions What situations bring up a lot of emotions for us Our greatest learning about emotions By the end of this episode, you’ll realize that you have far more influence over your emotional well being than you give yourself credit for. Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Sex Positivity

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Your sexuality is yours, and how you express it is the fun of life. But for so many of us, sex is wrapped up in shame. In this episode, Michael has a candid conversation with special guest, Mike Iamele, about sex positivity and sexual confidence. Together, they explore: Michael also volunteers to have his sensitivities mapped to illustrate how your sensitivities and desires are linked. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel more empowered to be authentically you- both in and out of the bedroom.   Mike Iamele: mikeiamele.com/map / @mikeiamele Michael DiIorio: www.wellismo.com / @wellismo_coach Sexual Empowerment Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Dating Apps

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Dating apps are one of the most common ways we connect with other gay men. Yet many people struggle to make the connections they seek, and many more give up altogether… at least for a little while. In this episode, we’re sharing many years of combined experience with using dating apps, specifically: What are some best practices and a rule of thumb when using dating apps? How can someone find success using dating apps? What’s the biggest mistake people make on dating apps? What’s the # 1 thing people don’t include on their profiles that they should include? Whether you love them or hate them, by the end of this episode you’ll have some fresh perspectives and ideas to use next time you reach for the app. Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Sex and Porn Addiction

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In this episode Matt interviews Psychotherapist and Clinical Sexologist, Dr. Joe Kort about Sex and Porn Addiction. Dr. Kort shares his 36 years of clinical experience working with sex addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors. In this episode we unpacked the following questions: How do you define addiction? What is the difference between compulsion and addiction? How come you stopped labeling it sex addiction and now refer to compulsivity instead? Why do gay men tend to struggle with sex and porn compulsivity?  What are your thoughts on gay men and intimacy disorders? How does sex and porn compulsions impact one’s ability to develop intimacy?  What is a common course of treatment you would used to treat sex and porn compulsions? What is one thing someone struggling with sex and porn compulsions can do to support themselves?  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!

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Fake vs. Real Confidence

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About today’s show Self-confidence looks like a lot of different things, depending on who you ask. In this episode, we’re shedding some light on the difference between fake confidence and real confidence. We’ll be looking at: What does it mean to be truly self-confident? How do you tell the difference between fake confidence and real confidence? What are some unique challenges gay men face with respect to building confidence? What are some habits that help develop greater self-confidence? By the end of this episode, you’ll be feeling inspired and empowered to be more authentically you. Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Never Been In Love

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About today’s show Have you ever seen that movie “Never Been Kissed” with Drew Barrymore? Well, today is kind of the adult gay man version of that story…only with love. I’m sure many gay men out there can relate to Tyler Boyle’s story of being a 30′ something gay man who still has yet to fall in love. After being a late bloomer Tyler found himself navigating a very different dating world compared to his heteronormative past life. Along his journey, he figured out 4 key things to help him navigate this new gay world and to hopefully, one day, find love. Therapy Options: Inkblot Therapy TODAY’S GUEST Tyler Boyle @monsieurboyle www.tylercboyle.com / www.dreamwalkersmeditations.com TODAY’S HOST Calan Breckon @CatchCal Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Personal and Relational Boundaries

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About today’s show Personal and Relational Boundaries are easy to talk about but can be challenging to implement. In this episode, we’re sharing how setting and honouring boundaries is an act of self-care and ultimately helps increase your sense of self-love. These are the questions we’ll be discussing: What do boundaries mean to you? What are some things you practice setting boundaries for? How do you know when you need to set a boundary? What are some fears that come up for you when setting boundaries? Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Support us on Patreon Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Queer & Christian

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About today’s show While homosexuality and Christianity are often incompatible, there are many people who must navigate both. In this episode, Michael hosts a panel discussion with 3 queer men who grew up in the Christian faith. They are sharing their experiences in the church including how they came to terms with their sexuality.  Even if you don’t consider yourself religious or spiritual, their stories will inspire you and illustrate that despite our differences, we have more in common than you think.    TODAY’S GUESTS TODAY’S HOST Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Support us on Patreon Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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