How to Find More Joy in Your Life

Joy isn’t just fireworks and big milestones; it’s in the ordinary, everyday moments we often overlook. Yet for many of us, joy feels slippery and hard to find.  In this episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we’re diving into what joy really feels like, how it shifts as we evolve and age, and why it’s less about chasing highs and more about cultivating presence. We’ll explore: The difference between joy and pleasure (and why we confuse them) Joy-givers vs. joy-suckers (and how to spot yours) The role of play, laughter, and lightheartedness in a joyful life How to deepen your relationship with joy in your next chapter Why joy is a skill you can practice, not just a mood you stumble into If you’re ready to move beyond quick fixes and start building a life that feels nourishing, playful, and deeply fulfilling, this conversation is for you. Today's Hosts: Michael DiIorio Matt Landsiedel Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes - CONNECT WITH US - Watch podcast episodes on YouTube Join the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook community Get on our email list to get access to our monthly Zoom calls Follow us on Instagram | TikTok Learn more about our community at GayMenGoingDeeper.com - LEARN WITH US - Building Better Relationships online course: Learn how to nurture more meaningful and authentic connections with yourself and others. Healing Your Shame online course: Begin the journey toward greater confidence and self-worth by learning how to recognize and deal with toxic shame. Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: Lifetime access to BOTH courses + 45 coaching videos and 2 workshop series. Take the Attachment Style Quiz to determine your attachment style and get a free report. Chapters (00:00:00) - Gay Men Going Deeper: How to Find More Joy In Your(00:01:44) - How to Find More Joy in Your Life(00:03:56) - What Joy Is and What Joy Isn't(00:07:53) - What brings you joy in life?(00:12:20) - A Dharma Walk for the Soul(00:14:29) - How I'm Starting to Feel Joy Again(00:18:06) - What Does Joy Feel Like For You?(00:19:11) - How to Develop a Relationship with Joy in the Next Chapter of Your(00:22:30) - What about that brings you joy?(00:27:15) - How to Prioritize Presence Over Productivity at 40(00:31:44) - What can bring you joy in your life?(00:33:04) - How to Find More Joy in Your Life(00:34:31) - Matt Has A List of Joy(00:37:21) - How to Find Joy in the Present(00:38:21) - "Joy Can Be Vulnerable For Men"(00:39:17) - How to Laugh at Your Inner Critic(00:40:27) - How to Find More Joy in Your Life(00:43:24) - Making Play a Priority(00:45:36) - Welcome More Joy Into Your Life(00:46:20) - Gaimans Brotherhood: Going Deep