In this episode, Michael and Pepper of The Gay Good are exploring the unique stressors that contribute to anxiety in the lives of gay men.  They’re sharing personal experiences, coaching tools, coping mechanisms, and insights on how we can support each other through the challenges of anxiety.  Some of the topics we cover in today’s episode: The difference between anxiety and anxiety disorder  The role of minority stress  Feeling pressure to meet unrealistic expectations  Social media and dating apps  The environmental factors that contribute to anxiety How to recognize anxiety in your mind and body Mindfulness techniques that help provide relief  Useful and not-so-useful coping mechanisms  Processes for responding to your anxious gay mind Tune in for this candid conversation filled with insights and strategies for navigating anxiety as a gay man. Today’s Guest: Pepper  Instagram Resources: Anxiety Disorder (National Institute of Mental Health) Better Help (Online Therapy) Anxiety, Fear, and Panic (National Health Service) Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes - CONNECT WITH US - Watch podcast episodes on YouTube Join the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook community Get on our email list to get access to our monthly Zoom calls Follow us on Instagram | TikTok Learn more about our community at GayMenGoingDeeper.com - LEARN WITH US - 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.