Gay Men Going Deeper

In this juicy and personal episode, Michael is letting you take a behind-the-scenes peek into his relationship with his partner, Star. While vacationing in Mexico, they are opening up about the lessons learned after one year together. Specifically, they're talking about relationship dynamics including conflict, intimacy, and communication.  They'll be answering questions such as: How have they gro...

The painful sting of heartbreak is a uniquely awful experience that brings up a lot of our wounds around abandonment and rejection. In today's episode, we're getting raw and real about our heartbreak and breakups. We'll be answering questions such as: What was your hardest breakup and why? What do you need when you go through a breakup and how do you usually manage it? What have been some of the b...

Sensitivity is one of the most misunderstood temperament traits due to toxic gender norms and stereotypes about masculinity and femininity. Come learn about the science of sensitivity and ditch the stigma you may have inherited about what it means to be a sensitive gay man. In today’s episode, host Matt Landsiedel unpacks all you need to know about sensitivity with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Chris...

Forgiveness is a necessary part of the healing process. When we are able to truly forgive others, we liberate ourselves from the pain of the experience so we can find peace and move on. But forgiveness isn't always easy In this episode, we're here to help you out by answering questions such as: Do you find it harder to forgive or to apologize? Can you truly ‘forgive and forget’? How can you tell i...

Therapy is crucial for our mental health, yet some people still look at it as unobtainable due to financial struggle. There are also still myths around Therapy that say you’re weak if you need to go, you’re less of a man if you want to talk about your emotions, and that Therapy is only for “other people who are broken.” In today’s episode, host Calan Breckon unpacks all you need to know about Ther...

Whether we're aware of it or not, we all have an inner victim within us that needs to be acknowledged. Processing this can be uncomfortable and triggering, but it is necessary in order to grow and evolve beyond it. In this episode, we're talking about victimhood both at the macro level as queer people, right down to the micro level as individuals. We are answering questions such as: How have we be...

Your life is a series of choices. Sometimes those choices will ask you to bet on yourself - to pursue what you love, even if there is an emotional risk in doing so. When you bet on yourself, you awaken a world of possibility. When you bet against yourself, you always lose.  In this episode of, Michael is joined by Alex Ray as they talk about what it means to bet on yourself and why doing so can he...

We all have those days when motivation is hard to come by. Whether you’re lacking time, energy, or inspiration, this episode will give you the useful tips you need to get and stay motivated. We answer questions like: What helps you get motivated? What are your biggest motivation distractors and how do you avoid them? What keeps you on track with your goals and deadlines? By the end of the episode,...

In this episode Matt speaks with Gay Olympian, Kung Fu Master, QTBIPOC Counselor and Shaman Devante Love. They talk about how to heal and discover your most authentic self through connecting with the body. Here are the questions explored in this episode: ►What does authenticity mean to you?  ►What does embodiment mean to you? ►What is the connection between the body, our thoughts, our emotions? ►W...

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 changi...

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'r...

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 em...

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: What is sex positivity? The link between shame and sexual desire How to be more sexually confident Michael also volunteers to hav...

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 suc...

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...

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 re...

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 compare...

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 d...

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...

About Today’s Show We all have needs that, when met, allow us to live more authentically and enjoy more fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others. In this episode, we're talking about getting these needs met and will unpack questions such as: What self-care practices do you have in place to ensure you are meeting your personal needs? How do you know when you’re out of alignment with your...

About Today’s Show Come spend the hour with Matt Landsiedel and Jerome Braggs to learn more about self-love. Jerome Braggs  is a highly-gifted Intuitive Empath, Inspirational Speaker, Writer + Poet, and Psychopomp. He shares so eloquently with the listeners how he moved closer to wholeness and love for himself by healing shame. Jerome also shares his powerful story of a near-death experience that...

About Today’s Show We are all courageous if you look closely enough. On today's episode, we're talking about Everyday Courage- those small, simple acts of courage that we all experience, yet often overlook. Some of the questions we're answering are: What does it mean to be courageous? What gives us courage? (and takes it away) How can you show courage in your everyday life? By the end of this epis...

About Today’s Show Queer representation in stories and literature is starting to make its way into the mainstream market and big publishing houses. It's still a long road before we see LGBTQ+ books being promoted by big publishing houses as the new norm but with the help of today's guest, we're on track to getting there! On today's show, Calan Breckon has a sit-down with author Robbie Couch to tal...

About Today’s Show Fear is a natural human emotion that is often misunderstood. In this episode, we’re sharing our personal experiences with fear and giving some tangible tips on dealing with fear in your own life so that you can release the suffering that it often brings. We’ll answer questions like: 1. How do you experience fear? 2. What are some things you’re afraid of? 3. What are some strateg...

About Today’s Show In this episode, Michael welcomes back special guest, Craig Cassey, to answer your questions about gay relationships, sex, and monogamy. Our episode on Non-Monogamous Relationships generated quite a bit of discussion, so today we are responding back to some of your juiciest comments and questions, such as: How do I make a long-term relationship work? How do I bring up the topic...