External & Internal Validation (Part 1)
Having a healthy sense of self-worth means balancing both external and internal validation. External validation is when you derive your self-worth from sources outside of yourself while Internal validation is when your self-worth comes from within. Unfortunately, many people rely on the external at the expense of the internal, thereby creating a situation where you are hustling to prove yourself to others and are over-sensitive to their criticism. In this special two-part series, we’re welcoming back to the show, Reno Johnston, to discuss how we can develop a more secure sense of self-worth using both external and internal validation. In part 1, we’ll be focusing on the external by discussing things like: Why do we crave external validation? In what ways do gay men typically seek it? What are the benefits? When does does become an issue? ►► COURSES & COACHING: Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: https://www.gaymensbrotherhood.com/ga... ►► SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... ►► MONTHLY ZOOM CALL: Join the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook community: / gaymensbrotherhood ►► QUIZ: Take the Attachment Style quiz and get your free report: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/qui... ►► PODCAST: Wanna listen but not watch? Check out the podcast version: https://www.gaymensbrotherhood.com/ga... ►► ABOUT: Gay Men Going Deeper is a podcast and YouTube series about personal development, mental health and sexuality. HOSTS: MATT LANDSIEDEL - https://www.mattlandsiedel.com/ MICHAEL DIIORIO - https://www.wellismo.com/ RENO JOHNSTON - https://www.bodyelectric.org FOLLOW US: Instagram: / gaymensbrotherhood Twitter: / brotherhood_gay TikTok: / gaymengoingdeeper Website: https://www.gaymensbrotherhood.com/ GAY MEN'S BROTHERHOOD: 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. ► Join 1000's of gay men in building a supportive community: https://gay-mens-brotherhood.ck.page/...

Rejection: Dealing with it as Gay Men
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Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive (2006) [CC, HD]

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