Homotivaton Ep. 2: Why Gay Men Struggle With Self-Love, Shame, and Self-Sabotage w/Brian Spitulnik PART 1

In part one of this two-part conversation, Steven Goldsmith sits down with therapist and coach Brian Spitulnik to explore why so many gay men struggle with self-love, shame, and self-sabotaging patterns — even after achieving success in their careers, bodies, or relationships.They discuss how early conditioning, comparison culture, perfectionism, and fear of rejection shape behavior, mindset, and identity over time. This episode focuses on understanding the emotional roots behind burnout, body image struggles, and the pressure to “get it right.”Part two will continue the conversation by shifting toward community, aging, and the tools that actually help create long-term stability and self-respect.