In Part 2 of Episode 3 of Homotivation, Steven Goldsmith continues the conversation on anxiety, depression, and mental health in gay men — moving from awareness into structure, tools, and support.

Steven breaks down why anxiety thrives in uncertainty, how discipline and routine calm the nervous system, and why motivation alone is never enough. He shares how exercise, nutrition, sleep, and consistent habits can support mental health without punishment, shame, or burnout.

This episode is for gay men who are high-functioning on the outside but struggling internally — and who want a sustainable way to feel more grounded, stable, and in control.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why anxiety and depression show up differently in gay men
• How structure reduces mental noise and overwhelm
• Why discipline is an act of self-love, not punishment
• The role of fitness, nutrition, and sleep in mental health
• How to build habits that actually stick long term

This is an honest, grounded continuation of the conversation — focused on real life, real pressure, and real support.

In Part 1 of Episode 3 of Homotivation, Steven Goldsmith opens up about his lifelong experience with anxiety and depression — and how it uniquely affects gay men.

Steven shares his personal journey with panic attacks, medication, stigma around mental health, and the internal pressure many gay men carry around perfectionism, body image, and self-worth. He breaks down why anxiety thrives in chaos, how structure can reduce mental noise, and why motivation alone is never enough.

This episode covers:

• Anxiety and depression in gay men
• Mental health stigma and medication
• Imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and self-sabotage
• Why structure, routine, and support matter
• How fitness, nutrition, and sleep impact mental health

This is a raw, honest conversation about learning how to function — and heal — without shame.

Part 2 continues the discussion with practical tools, coaching insight, and how to build sustainable habits that support both mental and physical health.

In Part 2 of Episode 2, Steven continues his conversation with Brian Spitulnik on why so many gay men struggle with self-love, shame, and feeling seen.

They explore how shame develops, why self-love doesn’t always start alone, and how being loved and understood by others can help us soften self-criticism and rebuild self-worth. This episode focuses on emotional healing, shared experience, and releasing the unrealistic expectations we place on ourselves.

A grounded conversation on gay men’s mental health, self-worth, and personal growth.

In part one of this two-part conversation, Steven Goldsmith sits down with therapist and coach Brian Spitulnik to explore why so many gay men struggle with self-love, shame, and self-sabotaging patterns — even after achieving success in their careers, bodies, or relationships.

They discuss how early conditioning, comparison culture, perfectionism, and fear of rejection shape behavior, mindset, and identity over time. This episode focuses on understanding the emotional roots behind burnout, body image struggles, and the pressure to “get it right.”

Part two will continue the conversation by shifting toward community, aging, and the tools that actually help create long-term stability and self-respect.

In this episode, Steven breaks down what actually works for busy gay men & women who want to rebuild their bodies without burning out or starting over every year.

After coaching 100+ LGBT clients, Steven has seen why most fitness plans fail professionals with demanding careers — and why motivation and extremes aren’t the answer.

You’ll learn:

• Why consistency matters more than intensity at this stage of life
• What busy LGBT professionals really need from training and nutrition
• How a clear, step-by-step process creates results within 3 months
• What it takes to maintain progress long-term without chaos

This episode is for anyone who’s tired of short-term fixes and wants a sustainable approach that fits real life, stress, and work schedules.