Today we’re talking about The Slow Fade: that slow, quiet drifting apart where the messages get shorter, the replies slower, and the energy shifts until one day…it’s just silence.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:

• Why we quietly quit people instead of having real conversations
• What’s actually happening beneath the surface for both sides — the Fader and the Fadee
• Who deserves an explanation and who doesn’t
• What can we do instead of fading away

If you’ve ever been on either side of The Slow Fade, this conversation will help you see what’s really going on underneath, and how to move through it with more clarity, courage, and integrity.

Today's Hosts:

• Michael DiIorio
• Matt Landsiedel
• Reno Johnston

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What we want you to gain from this episode is the importance of non-sexualized, safe, and brave spaces for gay men to heal and grow together. By the end of this episode, you will be able to identify what a nest is, how you could benefit from one, and where to find or create one if you are interested in nesting.

The concepts and questions we explore in this episode are:

• What is “nesting” and why is it important for gay men?
• What moments in our lives require the need for nesting?
• How do we know when we’re “nested” — or when we’re not?
• What makes a nest truly safe?
• How do you tend and protect a nest once it’s formed?
• What could gay culture look like if nesting became normal?
• What’s one small way you can begin nesting today?

Today's Guest: Nigel Pedlingham

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We all say we want love… but are we actually open to receiving it?

In this episode, we’re going deeper into what it really means to open your heart. From the subtle subconscious programming that keeps love at arm’s length to the sneaky ways we self-sabotage, we’re unpacking the hidden barriers that make intimacy feel unsafe (even when we crave it most).

You’ll learn:

• Why receiving love can feel harder than giving it
• How old conditioning teaches us to block love without realizing it
• The difference between performing for love and allowing it in
• Practical ways to build safety, self-trust, and openness in all forms of love—romantic, platonic, and self

If you find yourself pushing love away, deflecting compliments, or find yourself stuck in patterns that keep intimacy just out of reach—this one’s for you.

Today's Hosts:

• Michael DiIorio
• Matt Landsiedel

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• 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.