Developing Emotional Resilience: Transforming Struggles into Strength

[@kabirkashyap6716]

This podcast is a boon for gay men. I wish I had something like this growing up. But I am happy that a gay kid in some corner of the world has access to this....this will help him/her make sense of this thing called life.

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Thank you so much for this-it's powerful to think about reaching those who need it most, and we're glad this space is here now to support the next generation. 🌍❤

[@anelencube9292]

Thanks guys! I watched this episode yesterday and, immediately, today the universe presented me with a situation that needed me to be emotionally resilient. I was reprimanded for some omissions I had done in my work, and it felt awful that I pissed off people. But, to my rescue I remembered the words you all shared in this video! I'm owning up to my mistake and not using it to tear myself down. I'll keep this video in mind and rewatch it whenever I need to be resilient.

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Wow, we're so glad the timing of that episode was perfect for you! Owning up to mistakes with resilience is such a powerful move-you're doing great! Keep rocking that self-compassion. 💪

[@anelencube9292]

@@GayMenGoingDeeper Thanks guys! 🌟

[@davidr7819]

So thought provoking, as always. I’m 59, in the UK. So many of my contemporaries, back in the 80s and 90s, chose a cowards way out, married a woman to blend in. Then years (decades) later everything fell apart. I suppose my anger at unfairness somehow made me stronger, I didn’t follow their route, plus an inner conviction that despite a total lack of role models I knew homophobia was societies problem, not mine. This strength comes at a cost, though…

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Your strength and resilience shine through. Thank you for sharing your story and reminding us all of the courage it takes to live authentically. 🌟💪

[@mattorero]

Using your "adversity as your curriculum" is very good advice.

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Thank you for pointing that one out. 💕

[@kabirkashyap6716]

We run from adversity but that is the only thing that teaches us

[@gw6482]

Great recommendations! Struggles are just part of everyone’s life, and even if we avoid a few, unexpected ones are always just around the corner. So we better keep a good attitude, learn from them, and definitely become stronger!

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

[@itz_kale7791]

I absolutely hated sitting at holiday dinners with my hetero siblings and their wives and girlfriends and I am not accepted for being gay. I wasn't strong enough. Even still, I am learning resilience.

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Your honesty is so powerful. Thank you for sharing this part of your journey with us. 💪🏳‍🌈

[@itz_kale7791]

@@GayMenGoingDeeper Thank you ! I'm Italian-American as well and completely related to what you were saying about that. 🩷🌈

[@toadstooltarot]

I always look forward to your weekly podcasts and getting to spend time with all of you. It really feels like I'm sitting with friends in a living room (I don't actually currently have). You guys supply me with the love and warmth of 'home'. (this is Robin Crutchfield. I just recently got to meet Michael).

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Robin, your words are like a warm hug-thank you for inviting us into your "living room"! We're so glad to be part of your weekly dose of home and connection. 🏡💙

[@jamiehermes7388]

Thank you for this episode

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

You're welcome and thank you too for watching.🥰

[@meropale]

I love it raw and uncut.

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Thank you so much for watching!🥰

[@kso808]

I like Matt's notion of a persistence/surrender dichotomy, when talking about resilience. I can identify with this, as I negotiate the waxing and waning of my OCD obsession ruminations, or numbing, as Matt mentions, especially as I have gotten older. I think of this in terms of a parallel to the idea that God never gives us more than we can handle; what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Thank you for sharing this insight-it’s powerful to see how you relate Matt’s persistence/surrender balance to navigating your own challenges with resilience. ❤

[@Gary_Texan_USA]

❤ As usual, you guys have reached down inside my mind and persona to help guide me through the mazes of not only being a part of the universal brotherhood of Gay men but as part of humankind. Thank you, Matt, Michael, and everyone else involved in this KZbin podcast. Gary W W❤

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Gary, your words warm our hearts! 💖 We're grateful to be on this journey with you and thank you for being here with us! 🙏

[@jeffhappens1]

Excited for this

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

That's great! Thank you. Save the date!😍

[@sobakakustovsky3909]

Can you please talk about balding as a gay man?

[@Krishicher]

I can’t keep up with so many thoughts. Reno thinks very differently from this stoic, so the learning is vast.