Join us for an intimate exploration into the common challenges and pain points that gay men encounter in our quest for connection within the gay community. Loneliness is a universal experience, but in this episode, we delve into the unique challenges that we face in our community such as:

➤ The types of loneliness
➤ What loneliness actually looks like
➤ Shame and stigmas
➤ Sex as a solution
➤ The need for emotional intimacy

This episode feels like a heartfelt conversation, sharing personal stories that aim to dismantle the stigma surrounding the struggle for connection. We discuss the multifaceted nature of loneliness within the gay community and how things aren’t always what they seem on the surface.

We aim to foster a deeper understanding of the pain of disconnection, and create a more empathetic dialogue around the challenges of finding connection within the gay community.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series, setting the stage for a continued exploration into the transformative power of authentic connections among gay men.

Related Episodes:
Dealing with Loneliness:    • Dealing with Loneliness  
Friendships with Gay Men:    • Friendships with Gay Men (when lines ...  

0:00 - Intro
5:15 - Disconnected from gay community, loneliness, social media impact
10:32 - Social loneliness, intimacy loneliness, childhood loneliness
15:38 - Seeking deeper connections in gay community.
20:14 - depth, connection, trauma
24:41 - struggles with gay community connections
29:53 - Challenges finding connection in gay community
35:06 - struggle for deeper connections, gay community competitiveness
39:52 - toxic shame, disconnection, ego

►► COURSES & COACHING: Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: https://www.gaymensbrotherhood.com/ga...

►► SUPPORT THE SHOW:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...

►► MONTHLY ZOOM CALL: Join the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook community:   / gaymensbrotherhood  

►► QUIZ: Take the Attachment Style quiz and get your free report: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/qui...

►► PODCAST: Wanna listen but not watch? Check out the podcast version: https://www.gaymensbrotherhood.com/ga...

►► ABOUT: Gay Men Going Deeper is a podcast and YouTube series about personal development, mental health and sexuality.

HOSTS:
MATT LANDSIEDEL - https://www.mattlandsiedel.com/
MICHAEL DIIORIO - https://www.wellismo.com/

FOLLOW US:
Instagram:   / gaymensbrotherhood  
Twitter:   / brotherhood_gay  
TikTok:   / gaymengoingdeeper  
Website: https://www.gaymensbrotherhood.com/

GAY MEN'S BROTHERHOOD:
This is a conscious community for gay men to connect with each other on the journey of healing from shame and becoming more authentic and aligned to their truth. We aim to offer inspiration, support, connection, healing, and a safe space to show up just as you are. Our vision for the members is to learn to feel more comfortable showing up vulnerably so deeper intimacy can be established in our community. We dream of a gay community where everyone can feel more connected to one another in more ways than just superficial and we can feel less lonely and have deeper connections to one another.

► Join 1000's of gay men in building a supportive community: https://gay-mens-brotherhood.ck.page/...