In this episode I uncover the real reason so many gay men struggle to stay consistent with certain things in their lives when with other things it feels easy.

Plus, I break down a simple 3-step framework I use with my clients to help you create more consistency and step into the identity of someone who says they'll do something and actually follow through.

On this episode, Coach Mark and I discuss the habit many gay men develop growing up: self-editing.From an early age, many of us learn to adjust how we speak, act or express ourselves depending on the environment we’re in. Sometimes it’s about safety, sometimes it’s about acceptance, and over time it can become such a normal part of life that we don’t even realise we’re doing it.In this conversation we explore where self-editing shows up today - in workplaces, social settings, dating, social media and even within gay spaces themselves - and the mental load that comes with constantly managing how we’re perceived.If you’ve ever felt like you were performing a version of yourself instead of fully being yourself, this conversation will resonate.Leave a comment and let us know what part of the conversation resonated with you the most.

In this episode we cover why so many high-achieving gay men are living below their own standards when it comes to their health, fitness and wellbeing and what kind of impact this can have on your physically, mentally and emotionally.

Ready to Raise Your Standards? 

Doors open for 8 high-achieving gay men who are done putting themselves last 

If you’ve built the career or life you thought would fix everything - but neglected your body, your energy and your standards - this is where it stops 

Doors open 25th February - if you want to be the first to know when the doors open, message @thegaymenscoach on instagram with the word "READY" and you'll be added to the waitlist

In this episode, I break down why so many gay men feel overwhelmed by expectations - and how shifting from pressure to personal standards can help you create lasting change without the burnout. If you’ve already felt behind this year, this one’s for you.

Here's the link to my values workshop > ⁠The Authenticity Code 

In this episode I talk about the silent stresses a lot of gay men struggle with and quite often suffer in silence leaving them feeling disconnected, unfulfilled and burned out. 

This has been a hot topic amongst a lot of my audience recently, so I wanted to explore the roots of it all, why it seems to affect more gay men and how we can break free from chronic stress and burn out and find more ease, flow and alignment 

To find out more information about our last intake of 2025 to join ProudFit then head on over to my Instagram and drop me a DM @kieronlyonsfitness and I'll send you all the details 

In this episode, I discuss the heavy weight so many gay men carry around daily - the constant need to prove yourself, be productive, stay switched on, and hold it all together. We unpack where this pressure comes from, how it shows up as burnout, imposter syndrome, or overcompensation - and what it actually takes to start feeling safe in your own skin. If you’ve ever felt like rest has to be earned or success is the only way to feel enough… this one’s for you!

For more information about ProudFit and for more helpful content you can find me on instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/kieronlyonsfitness

In this episode I talk about the one thing that's needed in order to build authentic confidence as a gay man, the one thing needed to create more discipline and motivation on your journey and the one thing that will allow you to finally break-free from all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism and self-sabotage and learn how to rely on yourself. 

After coaching 100's of gay men over the past few years THIS is the big thing that most people are missing but don't want to admit to - and it was the same for me for many years. 

I also give you a simple framework to overcome this challenge to step into your potential. 

Hope it resonates! 

If you'd to find out more about ProudFit, head on over to my IG and say hello - https://www.instagram.com/kieronlyonsfitness

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In this episode I am joined by Paul Haynes, a leadership coach who helps individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and execs, leaders and team overcome self-doubt and lead with confidence. 

We share insights, tools and techniques that can help you combat overthinking and work with that inner voice as well as why we struggle with perfectionism, comparison and burnout in the gay community.

You can find Paul here:

https://www.paulhaynescoaching.com/

https://www.instagram.com/courageous_edge_coaching

In this episode we talk about the main thing stopping most gay men from finding consistency and achieving incredible results with their health, fitness & wellbeing. Why juggling a busy lifestyle doesn't mean that you can't get the results you deserve and the SECRET WEAPON you can use to break free from all-or-nothing thinking. 

I go through the tools and strategies I use with my clients that have helped them move away from perfectionism and self-doubt to build way more self-trust and confidence. 

If you'd like to find out more about what I do and how I've helped 100's of gay men go from 'surviving' to thriving with their fitness, physique & mindset, find me on instagram @kieronlyonsfitness and I'll be happy to connect with you! 

In this episode I uncover the real reason why a lot of gay men struggle to stay consistent with their health, fitness & wellbeing goals and why many experience spells of burn-out, low energy, dips in motivation and frustrations with their progress

Plus the exact fix to all of these along with some helpful tools and strategies I use with my clients 

I'm sure you'll find this helpful if you're currently looking to optimise your routine to set you up for success and to keep you making consistent progress