Gay Men Going Deeper

Michael DiIorio & Matt Landsiedel | Gay Men’s 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.

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Jun 3, 2021 · 58 min
Lone Wolf Syndrome
About Today’s Show The Lone Wolf mentality can feel safe and serve us in some ways, but as we share in this episode, it's also one of the common blocks that prevent us from belonging and connecting in community. We'll also share some tips on how you can allow more connection in your life. Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com -— Join the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching com
May 27, 2021 · 56 min
Evolution of the Gay Community with Tim McCaskell
About Today’s Show As Pride Month celebrations begin, Michael turns back the clock and takes a glimpse into the evolution of the gay community with long-time activist, author, and educator, Tim McCaskell. Tim shares his unique experience living through those watershed moments of our shared history including the fight for gay liberation and the AIDS crisis. Together they discuss how the gay community has evolved through the last 50 years. They also take stock of where we are today and explore whe
May 20, 2021 · 57 min
Fear of Judgment
About Today’s Show Fear of judgment often prevents us from showing up as our authentic selves. Not only do we fear judgment and criticism of others, but we also have to contend with our self-judgment and self-criticism. In this episode, we're sharing our experiences with this deep-seated fear and the lessons we've learned on how to deal with it. Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com --- Click here
May 13, 2021 · 48 min
Gender and Sexual Identity with Christiano Green
About Today’s Show In this episode, Matt Speaks with Identity & Mindset Coach, Speaker, Trainer, Author, Podcast Host, Thought Leader, & Entrepreneur Christiano Green about Gender & Sexual Identity. These two coaches candidly breakdown the difference between gender and sexuality and how it is a spectrum, not a construct. Further concepts that are unpacked in this episode are gender fluidity, gender energies, rising of the feminine, topping and bottoming and how we view them as masculine and femi
May 6, 2021 · 56 min
The Power of Vulnerability
Click here to REGISTER NOW for the GAY MEN GOING DEEPER MEMBERSHIP coaching community! (Doors are only open for the next 48 hours!) About Today’s Show We tend to avoid vulnerability but when we use it to our advantage, it can be a potent source of personal power and a means of establishing authentic connections with others. In this episode, we're sharing how vulnerability has actually helped us along our respective journeys to become more self-confident, more rooted in authenticity, and develop
Apr 29, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
Talking Relationships with Jordan Bach
Click here to find out more and to get on the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership! About Today’s Show Relationships! Always such a hot topic in the gay community (and in all communities really). In today’s episode, Calan Breckon invites guest speaker, writer and Life Coach Jordan Bach back for a chat about gays and relationships. Covering things like resentment after a rejection, conscious uncoupling, clearness is kindness, confidently asking someone out and what “pretty privilege”
Apr 22, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
Romantic Relationships
Click here to find out more and to get on the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership! About Today’s Show Romantic relationships give us a perfect opportunity to learn more about ourselves and how we relate with others. In this episode, we're sharing our perspectives and lessons learned in love, dating & relationships. Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com --- Sign up and get new episodes
Apr 15, 2021 · 42 min
Myths & Misconceptions About Sexual Health
Click here to find out more and to get on the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership! About Today’s Show What is ‘super gonorrhea’? What are the side effects of PrEP? What is U = U? In this bonus episode, Michael and special guest, Pharmacist Andrew Schonbe dismantle some of the myths and misconceptions about STIs and PrEP. Join us for an open and informative discussion about sexual health. Click here for more Sexual Health info Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the
Apr 8, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
Friendships with Gay Men
Click here to find out more and to get on the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership! About Today’s Show Developing friendships with gay men can be challenging when the line between platonic friends, friends with benefits, fuck buddies is blurred. In this episode, we talk about our own unique experiences with making friends and how we've learned - and continue to learn - ways to nurture these important relationships. Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Fac
Apr 1, 2021 · 1 hr 19 min
Talking HIV Stigma
About Today’s Show In this episode, Matt speaks with Arnoud Boek and Steven Band from the Gay Men’s Brotherhood about HIV Stigma. The three of them unpack some of the heavy topics that surround this issue that many face within the gay community. Some questions they explored are: 1) How has Prep impacted the gay community? 2) How has being HIV+ impacted dating and intimacy for you? 3) How have your family relationships been impacted by your HIV+ status? 4) How quickly do you disclose your HIV+ st
Mar 25, 2021 · 54 min
Surrender
About Today’s Show In this episode, the guys are talking about what it means to surrender. Whether it's surrendering control of outcomes or surrendering to our emotions, there are valuable gifts and lessons to be learned. Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMensBrotherhood.com --- Sign up and get new episodes delivered directly to your inbox!
Mar 18, 2021 · 1 hr 10 min
Interview with Jordan Bach; Life Coach, Writer and Motivational Speaker
About Today’s Show In today’s bonus episode, Calan has a one-on-one with Jordan Bach; Life Coach, Writer and Motivational Speaker. Jordan has been on the Life Coaching scene for over a decade and quickly became a trailblazer for gay men looking to go on a personal development journey. In today’s episode Calan and Jordan chat about how he started his career as a coach, working through “imposter syndrome,” how to handle those nasty keyboard warriors, healthy boundaries and much more. Jordan’s Inst
Mar 11, 2021 · 53 min
The Illusion of Control
About Today’s Show Are you a control freak? Recovering Perfectionist? Or maybe you feel like you’ve never had any control. Today we dive into the topic of control and how we navigate this illusion that we can control the things and people around us. We share insights on how we learned to let go of the need to control everything around us and how we each embrace the energy of allowing and having faith in the process. Calan also shares a very personal story in today’s episode about where his need
Mar 4, 2021 · 44 min
Love, Intimacy & Connection: behind-the-scenes of a modern gay relationship
About Today’s Show In this juicy episode, Michael and his partner have a raw and refreshing chat about gay relationship dynamics including interracial love, monogamy, and conflict. They’ll share how they overcame their fears and trust issues in a messy yet authentic way. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, this episode is full of tips and advice for you. Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMensBrotherho
Feb 25, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Shift Happens (Reno's Last Episode)
About This Episode In today's episode, we're talking about how we handle change. A fitting topic for us as we say "goodbye for now" to our co-host, Reno who shows us how to gracefully navigating change. Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMensBrotherhood.com --- Sign up and get new episodes delivered directly to your inbox!
Feb 18, 2021 · 1 hr 23 min
Racism in the Gay Community
About Today’s Show In this bonus episode, Matt & Reno unpack the hot topic of racism in the gay community with guests Mav Mehta & Edward Tsang. They share experiences of overt and covert racism, how our preferences can be a way to hide behind attitudes rooted in racism, and how to overcome the conditioning that may be contributing to our preferences. They also openly share their own personal biases when it comes to their own preferences/attractions and provide some solutions on how to start taki
Feb 11, 2021 · 58 min
I Want You in My Bubble…Butt
About Today’s Show Dating in the time of a worldwide pandemic brings a whole new set of challenges to deal with. Bubbles, social distance walks, and Zoom dates have become the norm in 2020 and beyond. This week we're talking about what we've learned about dating in the time of COVID. Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMensBrotherhood.com --- Sign up and get new episodes delivered directly to your inbox!
Feb 4, 2021 · 47 min
Interview with Stephen Lovegrove (aka America's Life Coach)
About Today’s Show Today we are bringing you our first ever BONUS episode! In today’s episode, Calan has a sitdown interview with Stephen Lovegrove (America’s Life Coach) who has been featured on MTV, NBC, Fox, LA Times, OWN, Inc, CBS and USA Today. They do a deep dive on how he got started as a coach, his religious cult upbringing and how that affected him as a gay man, mistaken and limiting beliefs which are usually the things holding us back in life, and much more. StephenLovegrove.us Watch t
Jan 28, 2021 · 56 min
Coming Out
About Today’s Show It's the thing that we all have in common. We ALL know the feeling of being a little "different" than the other boys and eventually coming to that conclusion that yes, "I'm gay," and then eventually coming out. Here are our stories…what’s yours? Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMensBrotherhood.com --- Sign up and get new episodes delivered directly to your inbox!
Jan 14, 2021 · 59 min
Self-Compassion
About Today’s Show Self-compassion is a fundamental emotional skill that allows us to navigate the challenges of life with grace and humility. In this episode, we share how we incorporate self-compassion into our own journeys and some of the key lessons we've learned so far. Watch this ep on YouTube --- - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMensBrotherhood.com --- Sign up and get new episodes delivered directly to your inbox!