Social Anxiety in Groups of Gay Men: Understanding and Managing Social Fears

In this episode, we are talking about the unique challenges and pressures that we face in social settings within our own community. The Gay Men’s Brotherhood is dedicated to helping gay men connect and build more authentic and meaningful relationships, but this is particularly challenging for those who feel anxious in groups of gay men.

We'll share our personal experiences and the coping strategies we've developed to manage and overcome social anxiety. Topics discussed today are:

◾Types and levels of social anxiety
◾Reasons why group situations trigger anxiety
◾Strategies for coping in social situations
◾How nerves can manifest in physical symptoms
◾The power of self-talk and inner dialogue
◾Opportunities for connection within our community

Our goal is to provide you with practical advice and insights so you can more actively engage in our community events and form deeper connections with others.

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MATT LANDSIEDEL - https://www.mattlandsiedel.com/
MICHAEL DIIORIO - https://www.wellismo.com/
RENO JOHNSTON - https://itjustgotreno.com/

00:00 Introduction
05:05 Definition of Social Anxiety
11:07 Kind of Situations That Trigger Social Anxiety
18:07 Conceal
23:33 Straight Spaces
28:24 Strategies to Overcome Social Anxiety in Groups: Feeling of Letting Go
34:41 Desire to be Witnessed
42:18 People Who Don't Actually Care About Me
47:51 Outro

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This is a conscious community for gay men to connect with each other on the journey of healing from shame and becoming more authentic and aligned to their truth. We aim to offer inspiration, support, connection, healing, and a safe space to show up just as you are. Our vision for the members is to learn to feel more comfortable showing up vulnerably so deeper intimacy can be established in our community. We dream of a gay community where everyone can feel more connected to one another in more ways than just superficial and we can feel less lonely and have deeper connections to one another.

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