How to Thrive in the Culture of Body Perfection
In this episode, we explore the pressure gay men face to achieve the ‘perfect’ body and the hidden emotional cost behind it.…
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Gay Men Going Deeper is a provocative podcast hosted by coach Michael DiIorio, Matt Landsiedel, and a wide range of special guests.
Together, we explore confidence, relationships, identity, sexuality, and emotional wellbeing through the lens of gay men. Expect honest conversations that are thought-provoking, entertaining, and sometimes a little triggering.
New conversations released every two weeks.
Latest Episodes
Radical Honesty: Letting Yourself Be Known
In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning of radical honesty — not blunt harshness, but the vulnerable kind that lets you…
Twinks, Jocks, and Bears, Oh My! The Obsession with Gay Labels
In this episode, we explore the hilarious, complicated, and culturally iconic world of gay labels—from twinks and jocks to bears, daddies, otters,…
The Slow Fade: When We Ghost Without Ghosting
The Slow Fade: When We Ghost Without Ghosting explores the subtle, quiet distancing that happens when relationships fizzle without a formal ending.…
Nesting: Creating Platonic Spaces for Healing and Authentic Connection in the Gay Community
In this powerful episode, Matt Landsiedel and guest Nigel Pedlingham explore nesting—the creation of non-sexual, emotionally safe, and deeply supportive spaces for…
How to Open Your Heart to Receive Love
In this soulful episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, Michael DiIorio and Matt Landsiedel explore what it truly means to open your…
Falling in Love With The Fantasy
In this heartfelt episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, Michael DiIorio and therapist Michael Pezzullo unpack the common trap of falling in…
Joy Killers: How and Why We Sabotage Joy
In this insightful episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, Michael DiIorio and Matt Landsiedel uncover the hidden “joy killers” that sabotage our…
Following Your Joy: A Special Solo Episode with Reno
What would your day, your week, your next year, or even your life look like if you spent it following your joy?…
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