Homotivation Ep. 3: Anxiety, Depression & Mental Health in Gay Men PART 1

In Part 1 of Episode 3 of Homotivation, Steven Goldsmith opens up about his lifelong experience with anxiety and depression — and how it uniquely affects gay men.Steven shares his personal journey with panic attacks, medication, stigma around mental health, and the internal pressure many gay men carry around perfectionism, body image, and self-worth. He breaks down why anxiety thrives in chaos, how structure can reduce mental noise, and why motivation alone is never enough.This episode covers:Anxiety and depression in gay menMental health stigma and medicationImposter syndrome, perfectionism, and self-sabotageWhy structure, routine, and support matterHow fitness, nutrition, and sleep impact mental healthThis is a raw, honest conversation about learning how to function — and heal — without shame.Part 2 continues the discussion with practical tools, coaching insight, and how to build sustainable habits that support both mental and physical health.