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 wi...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 25
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...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 24
About Today’s Show In this episode, Calan , Matt and Michael 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 25, 2021•55 min•Ep. 23
About Today’s Show In today’s bonus episode, Calan Breckon 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. Jorda...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 22
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 11, 2021•54 min•Ep. 21
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 | Twitte...
Mar 04, 2021•45 min•Ep. 20
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 25, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 19
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 st...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 18
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 di...
Feb 11, 2021•59 min•Ep. 17
About Today’s Show Today we are bringing you our first ever BONUS episode! In today’s episode, Calan Breckon 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...
Feb 04, 2021•48 min•Ep. 16
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 delivere...
Jan 28, 2021•56 min•Ep. 15
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 ...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 14
About Today’s Show A life without challenge is a life without growth. In our final episode of 2020, we reflect back on our highs, lows, and the valuable lessons this tumultuous year has gifted us. 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!...
Dec 31, 2020•59 min•Ep. 13
About Today’s Show It’s easy to believe that the holidays are a time filled with joy, gifts, and loved ones. But we don’t often talk about the loneliness, anxiety, and dysfunction that goes with it. In this episode, we’re encouraging you to reclaim the holiday season on your own terms. Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMensBrotherhood.com — Sign up and get new episodes deli...
Dec 17, 2020•54 min•Ep. 12
About Today’s Show Love it or hate it, porn is a big part of the gay community. In this episode, we talk about how each of us has experienced porn and how that has evolved and contributed to our own sexual maturity and personal development. 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!...
Dec 03, 2020•54 min•Ep. 11
About Today’s Show The gay community can be fractured and catty. But it can also be a source of brotherhood and connection. In this episode, we discuss how our relationship with the gay community has evolved in tandem with our own personal development journeys. 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!...
Nov 19, 2020•55 min•Ep. 10
About Today’s Show Challenging emotions like fear, anxiety, and anger are all part of living a full life. In this episode, we share our experiences with these emotions as well as some tips that can help you cope when they show up in your own life. 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!...
Nov 05, 2020•59 min•Ep. 9
About Today’s Show In today’s episode, we jump into discussing conscious sexuality and how we navigate our own sexualities as individuals. How do we enjoy the fun of a hookup without feeling empty or lonely after? How do we shed ourselves of any shame we have around being intimate with other men? We answer these questions and so many more in today’s episode! Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMensB...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 8
About Today’s Show In today’s episode, we jump into the social media dilemma of the gay community. Why do those guys with the perfect abs get so many likes? Why do we sometimes get left feeling more empty than full after scrolling for hours? Is social media using us, or are we using social media? Find out more in today’s episode! Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMensBrotherhood.com — Sign u...
Oct 08, 2020•58 min•Ep. 7
About Today’s Show In today’s episode, we explore open vs closed relationships in the gay community. This certainly was our most hot button topic yet! In our private Facebook community, the guys had QUITE a lot to say about this! If you haven’t already, join in on the conversations in the private community through the link below! Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMensBrotherhood.com — Sign u...
Sep 24, 2020•56 min•Ep. 6
About Today’s Show In today’s episode, we explore dating in the gay community. Oh GURL things get WILD in today’s episode! We dive deep into our own experiences with dating and being gay men and how it’s shaped the way we view dating now. Take a listen and see who you agree with on today’s episode! 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...
Sep 10, 2020•58 min•Ep. 5
About Today’s Show In today’s episode, we explore body image in the gay community. Why does it rule our social world as gay men? How do we break the cycle? What changes need to happen in order for us to stop focusing so much on appearance? Listen and find out! 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!...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 4
About Today’s Show In today’s episode, we explore self-esteem. What is it? Where does it come from? Are you born with it or can you cultivate more of it as you get older? Are gay men prone to lower self-esteem? Listen to find out! 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!...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 3
About Today’s Show In today’s episode, we explore healthy boundaries. How do you create them? How do you know what’s right for you? What do healthy boundaries look like? Listen in and find out! 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!...
Jul 30, 2020•57 min•Ep. 2
About Today’s Show Welcome to our first ever episode of Gay Men Going Deeper! A podcast exploring the gay aspects of personal development, sexuality, mental health and much more. Brought to you by the Gay Men’s Brotherhood and hosted by Calan, Matt, Reno and Michael. In this first episode, we explore rejection in the gay community and how we’ve handled it in the past. Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitte...
Jul 16, 2020•57 min•Ep. 1
