Homotivation Ep. 6: Acting, Shame & Self-Trust in Gay Men — PART 1 (w/ Matthew Corozine)

In Part 1 of Episode 6, Steven sits down with acting coach and studio founder Matthew Corozine (NYC & Miami) to explore how shame, survival patterns, and emotional suppression shape so many gay men — especially high performers.Matthew shares how the Meisner Technique trains actors to get out of their heads and back into their bodies — and why that same work is essential for confidence, leadership, and mental health.They dive into:• Growing up gay and disconnecting from the body• Shame, self-rejection, and performance identity• Why vulnerability builds real confidence• How getting out of your head changes your lifeIf you’re successful but secretly running on old stories… this conversation will resonate.