Interested in a 3-way? ... Sign up for our Masterclass Trio:Sex / Love & Relationships / Spirituality & Intuition BundleIn these courses, you&apos;ll learn tips, tricks and insider information from 3 generations of gay men.You&apos;ll leave knowing how to prepare your mind, body, and spirit to give & receive the sex you desire and deserve.You&apos;ll explore finding love in all the right places!Find the inspired answers inside of you waiting to be discovered.Evoke your true desires and empowering your own authentic spirituality.Join All 3 Now! - For Only $97Learn More about each Masterclass________________________________________________________________________________________Did you miss the last Sex, Love & Relationships Challenge?Don&apos;t worry! We&apos;ll be doing it once more for those of you who haven&apos;t got the time but still want to go deeper, learn more about and improve the Sex, Love and/or Relationships in your lives.When? January  23rd - 27th  2021Learn More Now!________________________________________________________________________________________I need to get honest with you about sex.Because I love it, and believe that celebrating mindful, “conscious sex” is essential for gay men’s dignity. My last "Being A Man," or BAM, episode was about moving from oppression to celebration; and I barely mentioned sex at all.After a long discussion with my boyfriend regarding my struggle writing that episode, I realized that I had let my socialized, American, fear about sex, launch me into a clumsy, diatribe about fear itself, and my fear of just talking about what I really want.So let’s talk about the sex we have and the reasons we can celebrate it.After all, it just makes sense for a podcast “for gay men” to address the one and only thing that all gay men have in common, the urge to merge, the passion that surges in our balls, our gut, our brains, and our hearts, to seek out and touch other men, intimately.We talked about:Consent [8:32]Sex and Relationships [16:29]Fuck Buddies [20:02]Mentioned in this episodeBe Here Now by Ram DassGuy BaldwinPolyamory

GerleMen - Celebrating Our Greatness

Inspired Sex Masterclass: "Let's Talk About Sex" BAM Episode Revisited

Interested in a 3-way? ... Sign up for our Masterclass Trio:Sex / Love & Relationships / Spirituality & Intuition today!In these courses, you&apos;ll learn tips, tricks and insider information from 3 generations of gay men.You&apos;ll leave knowing how to prepare your mind, body, and spirit to give & receive the sex you desire and deserve.You&apos;ll explore finding love in all the right places!Find the inspired answers inside of you waiting to be discovered.Evoke your true desires and empowering your own authentic spirituality.Join All 3 Now! - For Only $97Learn More about each Masterclass________________________________________________________________________________________Did you miss the last Sex, Love & Relationships Challenge?Don&apos;t worry! We&apos;ll be doing it once more for those of you who haven&apos;t got the time but still want to go deeper, learn more about and improve the Sex, Love and/or Relationships in your lives.When? January  23rd - 27th  2021Learn More Now!________________________________________________________________________________________Hello GerleMen listeners.She is hilarious. She is irreverent. She is devastating in her academic acumen and her theatrical talent.And, although we may be laughing, her messages are packed with wisdom and insights many listeners will find life-affirming.While we pause our regular episodes and prepare a spectacular Season 2 of the GerleMen Podcast, we’d like you to enjoy some short, bonus episodes, co-hosted by my dear friend and rambunctious orange Nun, Sister Unity of the Los Angeles House of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.So enjoy the show my friends! We’ve packed all this awesomeness into some very short clips.Mentioned in this episode:Dr. Don Kilhefner (Listen to Wisdom of the Tribal Elder with Dr. Don Kilhefner from S1)Don on Social Media:FacebookInstagramTwitterSister Unity (Listen to The Queer Hero&apos;s Journey with Sister Unity episode)Sister on Social Media:YoutubeTwitterFacebookInstagram Get connected:Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website.Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com.Or join the conversation on Facebook.And, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube.

Exploring Mentorship with Sister Unity

Hello GerleMen listeners.She is hilarious. She is irreverent. She is devastating in her academic acumen and her theatrical talent.And, although we may be laughing, her messages are packed with wisdom and insights many listeners will find life-affirming.While we pause our regular episodes and prepare a spectacular Season 2 of the GerleMen Podcast, we’d like you to enjoy some short, bonus episodes, co-hosted by my dear friend and rambunctious orange Nun, Sister Unity of the Los Angeles House of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.So enjoy the show my friends! We’ve packed all this awesomeness into some very short clips.Mentioned in this episode:Sister Unity (Listen to The Queer Hero&apos;s Journey with Sister Unity episode)Sister on Social Media:YoutubeTwitterFacebookInstagram Get connected:Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website.Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com.Or join the conversation on Facebook.And, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube.

Exploring Shame with Sister Unity

Dear listeners - join us next week for our Sex, Love & Relationships virtual workshop!!We&apos;d love to see you join the discussion and connect in real-time. xoHello GerleMen listeners.She is hilarious. She is irreverent. She is devastating in her academic acumen and her theatrical talent.And, although we may be laughing, her messages are packed with wisdom and insights many listeners will find life-affirming.While we pause our regular episodes and prepare a spectacular Season 2 of the GerleMen Podcast, we’d like you to enjoy some short, bonus episodes, co-hosted by my dear friend and rambunctious orange Nun, Sister Unity of the Los Angeles House of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.So enjoy the show my friends! We’ve packed all this awesomeness into some very short clips.Mentioned in this episode:Rev. Jesse Brune-Horan: (Listen to Rev. Jesse: Just F-ing Love Each Other from S1) Jesse on Social Media:FacebookInstagramJoel Benjamin. (Listen to The Union of Sex & Spirit with Yogi Joel Benjamin from S1)Joel on Social Media:FacebookInstagramTwitterYogaSmithSeattle.comSister Unity: Listen to the 1st Episode of the podcast with the hilarious Sister Unity.Sister Unity on Social Media:YoutubeTwitterFacebookInstagram Get connected:Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website.Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com.Or join the conversation on Facebook.And, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube.

Exploring Intuition with Sister Unity

Hello GerleMen listeners.She is hilarious. She is irreverent. She is devastating in her academic acumen and her theatrical talent.And, although we may be laughing, her messages are packed with wisdom and insights many listeners will find life-affirming.While we pause our regular episodes and prepare a spectacular Season 2 of the GerleMen Podcast, we’d like you to enjoy some short, bonus episodes, co-hosted by my dear friend and rambunctious orange Nun, Sister Unity of the Los Angeles House of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.So enjoy the show my friends! We’ve packed all this awesomeness into some very short clips.Mentioned in this episode:“Ruminating” in Improvisation for the Theatre (pg. 137 - 168/435 in pdf) by Viola Spolin.Sister Unity: Listen to the 1st Episode of the podcast with the hilarious Sister Unity.Sister Unity on Social Media:YoutubeTwitterFacebookInstagram Get connected:Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website.Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com.Or join the conversation on Facebook.And, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube.

Exploring Inspiration with Sister Unity

Hello GerleMen listeners.She is hilarious. She is irreverent. She is devastating in her academic acumen and her theatrical talent.And, although we may be laughing, her messages are packed with wisdom and insights many listeners will find life-affirming.While we pause our regular episodes and prepare a spectacular Season 2 of the GerleMen Podcast, we’d like you to enjoy some short, bonus episodes, co-hosted by my dear friend and rambunctious orange Nun, Sister Unity of the Los Angeles House of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.So enjoy the show my friends! We’ve packed all this awesomeness into some very short clips.Mentioned in this episode:Don Kilhefner (Listen to Wisdom of the Tribal Elder: From Revolutionary to Eldering with Dr. Don Kilhefner episode from S1)Don on Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramListen to the very 1st Episode of the podcast with our beloved Sister Unity where we talk about The Queer Hero&apos;s Journey.Sister Unity on Social Media:YoutubeTwitterFacebookInstagramSister Unity (Listen to The Queer Hero&apos;s Journey with Sister Unity episode)Sister on Social Media:YoutubeTwitterFacebookInstagram Get connected:Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website.Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com.Or join the conversation on Facebook.And, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube.

Exploring Empowerment with Sister Unity

Hello GerleMen listeners.She is hilarious. She is irreverent. She is devastating in her academic acumen and her theatrical talent.And, although we may be laughing, her messages are packed with wisdom and insights many listeners will find life-affirming.While we pause our regular episodes and prepare a spectacular Season 2 of the GerleMen Podcast, we’d like you to enjoy some short, bonus episodes, co-hosted by my dear friend and rambunctious orange Nun, Sister Unity of the Los Angeles House of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.So enjoy the show my friends! We’ve packed all this awesomeness into some very short clips.Mentioned in this episode:Sister Unity (Listen to The Queer Hero&apos;s Journey with Sister Unity episode)Sister on Social Media:YoutubeTwitterFacebookInstagram Dr. Frankie (Listen to Intuition is Everything with Dr. Frankie Bashan episode)Dr. Frankie on Social Media:InstagramFacebook: Dr. Frankie or Facebook: Little Gay BookYouTubeGet connected:Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website.Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com.Or join the conversation on Facebook.And, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube.

Exploring Celebration with Sister Unity!

Hello GerleMen listeners!I want to thank you for listening to the premiere season of the GerleMen Podcast as we wrap up Season 1.On the show, we explored everything from “feelings” to “sex” to “spirituality” to “queer Hollywood” all sprinkled with the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic and a resurgence of social justice with Black Lives Matter protests.A special highlight for me personally was the episode with my Momon Father where he told us about ‘loving-kindness.&apos;When this all started, I had no idea what was involved with producing a podcast. There were technical struggles. Like building an entire studio to host guests in-studio (only to have COVID-19 arrive the same month we started doing interviews), sorting out all the hardware and software, and then there was the content -- what were we going to talk about?But that’s when our mission kicked in, lighting the path towards our desire to foster heart-centered connection. During the summer break, we will be checking in every few weeks with a very special guest. And, if you have any ideas or suggestions for Season 2, please send them my way!!Mentioned in this episode:Sister Unity. Find her on Youtube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Garrett McClure: Co-founder, Coach & COOLesley Schroeder: Show-runner and EditorRicky Londoño: Digital Media CoordinatorSteven Le Vine: PublicistGet connected:Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website.Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com.Or join the conversation on Facebook.And, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube.

Feelings, Sex & Queer Hollywood - Celebrating Season 1

I need to get honest with you about sex.Because I love it, and believe that celebrating mindful, “conscious sex” is essential for gay men’s dignity. My last "Being A Man," or BAM, episode was about moving from oppression to celebration; and I barely mentioned sex at all.After a long discussion with my boyfriend regarding my struggle writing that episode, I realized that I had let my socialized, American, fear about sex, launch me into a clumsy, diatribe about fear itself, and my fear of just talking about what I really want.So let’s talk about the sex we have and the reasons we can celebrate it.After all, it just makes sense for a podcast “for gay men” to address the one and only thing that all gay men have in common, the urge to merge, the passion that surges in our balls, our gut, our brains, and our hearts, to seek out and touch other men, intimately.We talked about:Consent [6:25]Sex and Relationships [14:21]Fuck Buddies [17:53]Mentioned in this episodeBe Here Now by Ram DassGuy BaldwinPolyamory Get connected!Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website.Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com.Or join the conversation on Facebook.And, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube.

BAM: Let's Talk About Sex

Today’s conversation with Joel our first deep dive into the connection sex and spirituality.Joel helps us try on the ancient Tantra concept that everything about our experience on earth is spiritual -- including our sexual energy.Prior to the pandemic, I visited Joel’s gorgeous studio in Seattle where I learned to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve my own lower chakra energy. The experience was an embodiment of transforming crotch-centered connections into a heart-centered community. Enjoy the show.We talked about:Tantra yoga [7:53]Union of sex and spirit [17:13]3 Cs of sexual energy [27:39]Who takes these classes? [40:31]Special Gifts [47:33]Mentioned in this episodeJoel&apos;s workshops: Powers of Man Find more about Joel here:FacebookInstagramTwitterYogaSmithSeattle.com Get connected!Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website.Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com.Or join the conversation on Facebook.And, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube.

The Union of Sex & Spirit with Yogi Joel Benjamin

Rev. Jesse Brune-Horan has been a celebrity chef and a personal trainer, appearing on both Bravo and Oprah. But his true calling is his spiritual work and mission. On this episode, he shows us how celebrating his authenticity as a gay man is key to his spiritual growth. Rev. Jesse has a deep sense of personal dignity, a no-nonsense realness toward embracing spirituality, and an ability to give white people concrete advice on advancing social justice for black Americans.Jesse is a gay man whose connection to his spirituality is his key to true freedom and getting what he really wantsNow, getting what we want is the easy part. Figuring out what that is - is the challenge. Jesse&apos;s advice: listen. For the answers are already inside you.We talked about:Being a Spiritual Leader [1:24]Social Change [13:19]Vulnerability & Authenticity [23:45]Happiness [32:47]Specialness [49:25]Mentioned in this episode:Marianne Williamson White Fragility by Robin DiAngeloFind more about Rev. Jesse Brune-Horan on:Active Love MinistriesFacebookInstagramGet connected!Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website. Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com Or join the conversation on FacebookAnd, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube. 

Rev. Jesse - Just F-ing Love Each Other

Today I talk with Brian D. Mahan. He is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I wanted to talk to Brian because he is a treasure trove of information on healing trauma. Trauma is something all humans experience, but gay people and people labeled as “the other” tend to experience more than our fair share of it.Brian is a self-described “wounded healer” who describes how we can use our bodies as a conduit to the wisdom of our intuition. Since our intuition is where the answers to happiness live, I wanted to hear more about reclaiming our true selves. And, I was not disappointed.We talked about:What is Somatic Therapy?  [1:32]Why deal with trauma? [17:38]Sex and shame [27:07]Feeling Intuition [33:47]Being a wounded healer [39:57]Boundaries [46:37]Mentioned in this episodeBrian Mahan website https://www.briandmahan.com/Somatic Experiencing TherapyMore about Brian D: Mahan:Email bdmsep@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/briandmahansephttps://www.facebook.com/BrianDMahan Get connected!Subscribe to the newsletter and blog on our website. Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com Or join the conversation on FacebookAnd, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube. 

Healing Trauma & Shame with Brian D. Mahan

Today’s guest is Chris Kuwahara-Smith. I wanted to interview Chris because he creates heart-centered community through his organization, California Gay Adventures (CGA). During CGA-hosted camping trip in Zion National Park, it became clear to me that Chris is doing something important - something that is both classic and radically different. California Gay Adventures delivers iconic American outdoorsmen culture (that’s the classic part)  and he does it specifically for gay men and LGBTQ people. This former boy scout from Idaho finds that idea to be pretty radical. Chris has leveraged his love for outdoor activities, to create a space where all kinds of gay men find a sense of belonging. His own hero’s journey through college sports and the Mormon faith has left him with some important life lessons that enable him to be the man he is today. He’s a true leader, creating community by being authentic and holding fast to his own values. We talked about: Coming out in the Mormon Church [6:02]Tolerating Others [15:28]Differences between the gay and straight outdoor experience [19:25]A hero’s journey [38:59]Investing in your community and family [43:58]Mentioned in this episode: California Gay Adventures Official websiteCalifornia Gay Adventures on InstagramChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Find more about Chris on:Facebook Get connected!Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website.Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com.Or join the conversation on Facebook.And, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube.

Adventures in Brotherhood with Chris Kuwahara-Smith

Today&apos;s is a very special Father&apos;s Day episode of “Hey Gerle!” with Mike&apos;s father, Bill!The “Hey Gerle!” episodes are designed to be an “ask anything” Q&A between me and you, the listener. I will normally be doing these with the help of my GerleMen Podcast family, Garrett & Lesley.On this special Father’s Day edition of “Hey Gerle,” my dad and I will both be asking each other questions and answering each other’s questions. My Dad answers questions about what it was like to be a Mormon father with a gay son, and I answer some questions about what it was like to be a gay man with a Mormon father. My father and I have been through a lot. It is an intensely emotional interview. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did recording it.This interview humbles me with gratitude for my father, a man I vilified as a teenager & young adult, who has become one of my greatest sources of strength and inspiration. I could not be more proud to call myself “Gerle”.We talked about:Mike&apos;s Coming Out [5:43]Being a Mormon with a Gay Son [13:31]Regrets [19:20]Transition to Acceptance [27:55]Learning From Each Other [34:39]Advice For Other Fathers [45:41]A Strengthened Bond [50:36]Mentioned in this episodeChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Boy Scouts of America Brené Brown’s book “Braving The Wilderness” Get connected!Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website.Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com.Or join the conversation on Facebook.And, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube.

Hey Gerle! Gifts of the Gay Son with Mike & His Dad

Today I talk with Aaron Ferante-Alan.Aaron is a very close friend of mine who I deeply respect for his intellect and his bravery, but most importantly, his vulnerable honestly. He’s a man I consider family and I’m thrilled to have him on the podcast speaking about his professional specialty, sex/relationships, and how all that relates to our mental health. We talked about:Sexual Addiction vs. Compulsion [4:40]Gay Mirroring and Overcoming Shame [15:00]Open Relationships and Sexual Balance [25:23]Gay Gifts [37:46]Investing in Yourself and in Others [45:33]Mentioned in this episodeAaron&apos;s bio on Foundry Clinical GroupAaron on FacebookGet connected!Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website.Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com.Or join the conversation on Facebook.And, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube.

Healthy Sex with Aaron Ferrante-Alan

Fostering heart-centered connections between gay men is what this podcast is about.It's a place for gay men, and anyone self-identified as “the other,” designed to help you: own your personal dignity, strengthen your connection to your chosen family(ies), and thrive in general society.This is an authentic, honest, and open space - not a forceful, overhyped or fanatical one.Welcome home, brother!

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GerleMen - Celebrating Our Greatness

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