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Why do so many gay men spend their lives trying to belong, and still feel unsafe being themselves? This episode explores the deeper layers of belonging, authenticity, and self-trust through the lens of body-based wisdom.
Devin Scott, a licensed social worker and body wisdom coach, shares his journey beyond traditional therapy into somatic practices, mindfulness, and Eastern philosophy. The conversation unpacks how high-performing gay men often learn to abandon themselves in order to fit in, and how true belonging begins with feeling safe inside one’s own body. With honesty and vulnerability, Devin also reflects on a recent breakup and what it revealed about self-worth, safety, and pleasure.
This is an invitation to stop performing belonging and start living it.
Key takeaways:
- Belonging without self-trust creates exhaustion, not connection.
- The body often knows the truth long before the mind is ready to admit it.
- Safety with yourself is the foundation for authentic relationships and pleasure.
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