EPISODE · Sep 7, 2023 · 56 MIN
Expressing Your Masculinity
from Gay Men Going Deeper · host Michael DiIorio & Matt Landsiedel | Gay Men’s Brotherhood
Gay culture has historically idolized traditional masculinity in the context of societal norms, which includes traits like physical strength, assertiveness, and stoicism. But we must remember that there isn't a single, fixed definition of masculinity. While some embrace traditional concepts of masculinity, others may lean towards more non-conforming presentations. Lately, there has been a growing acceptance of the fact that gender expression and sexual orientation are distinct aspects of identity. In this episode, we're exploring our personal expression of masculinity by answering questions such as: What does masculinity mean to you? What's the difference between toxic masculinity and healthy masculinity? In what ways has societal conditioning shaped how you relate to your own masculinity? How do you express your masculinity? Hosts Michael DiIorio Matt Landsiedel Reno Johnston Watch this ep on YouTube Take the Attachment Style Quiz! - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community including access to monthly group Zoom calls Take our "Building Better Relationships" course Take our "Healing Your Shame" course Coaching Collection - Get lifetime access to 2 courses, 45 coaching videos, and 2 workshop series Follow us on Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes Chapters (00:00:01) - Introduction and Show Info(00:01:47) - Framing the Topic: Masculinity as a Construct(00:04:09) - Performative vs Authentic Masculinity Infographic(00:09:51) - Self-Betrayal, Power, and Courage(00:10:35) - Michael: What Masculinity Means to Him(00:13:26) - Reno: Secure vs Insecure Masculine(00:19:31) - Matt's Story: Yearning for Masculine Connection(00:22:03) - Reno on Healing and Finding Safe Masculine Presence(00:24:37) - Michael: Material vs Spiritual Masculinity Lists(00:27:05) - Upcoming Episodes Preview(00:27:34) - Michael: Societal Conditioning and Family Influence(00:31:16) - Reno's Lap Dance Thought Experiment(00:32:31) - Reno: Father, Rejection, and Reclaiming Masculinity(00:37:34) - Matt: Fitness Coach Story and Conditioning Impact(00:42:26) - Michael: Gay Culture and Body Conditioning(00:43:45) - Michael: How He Expresses His Masculinity(00:46:30) - Reno: Expressing Masculinity in Intimacy and Life(00:51:02) - Matt: Material and Spiritual Expressions of Masculinity(00:55:18) - Closing Thoughts and Sign-off
Embed this episode
What this episode covers
Gay culture has historically idolized traditional masculinity in the context of societal norms, which includes traits like physical strength, assertiveness, and stoicism. But we must remember that there isn't a single, fixed definition of masculinity. While some embrace traditional concepts of masculinity, others may lean towards more non-conforming presentations. Lately, there has been a growing acceptance of the fact that gender expression and sexual orientation are distinct aspects of identity. In this episode, we're exploring our personal expression of masculinity by answering questions such as: What does masculinity mean to you? What's the difference between toxic masculinity and healthy masculinity? In what ways has societal conditioning shaped how you relate to your own masculinity? How do you express your masculinity? Hosts Michael DiIorio Matt Landsiedel Reno Johnston Watch this ep on YouTube Take the Attachment Style Quiz! - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community including access to monthly group Zoom calls Take our "Building Better Relationships" course Take our "Healing Your Shame" course Coaching Collection - Get lifetime access to 2 courses, 45 coaching videos, and 2 workshop series Follow us on Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes
Ready to play
Expressing Your Masculinity
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.