198: Up Your Cocksmanship – Susan Bratton

Faith. It's something that guides us, gives us cause to take risks, and sometimes gets in the way of us being able to be who we are meant to be. Faith in ourselves, faith in the path, faith in our destiny. Especially when you realize that in order to come out of the closet, you need faith in all of those things and it might even mean coming to terms with your faith in a whole new way.Former client and friend of mine, Brian Gilbert, shares how he navigated a crisis of faith to fully step into living his most authentic truth - being a gay man. A truth late bloomer, a father, husband, and grandfather, Brian has come into his own in his mid-50's as well as into his new faith.About BrianBrian Gilbert is a father of 4 adult children and a grandfather of a beautiful 18-month-old granddaughter. A native of New Mexico, he practices cosmetic and implant dentistry in the city of Las Cruces in the southern part of the state. Along with his duties as father, grandfather, and dentist, he enjoys reading, hiking, travel, music, and going to the gym.You can also listen to the podcast on… Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Take the Unapologetic Life Assessment - Click Here, and stop playing it safe.For a real, deep-dive, one-to-one coaching session where we make things happen to get you out of your own way, check out my "Your Next Move" Strategy Session. Check it out - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/

27 Dec 201924min

It's Christmas Eve, or right in the middle of Hanukkah, but regardless of where you are or holiday you celebrate, how about giving yourself some really good, non-materialistic holiday gifts this holiday season. The kind of gifts that truly improve your life and bring you peace. No more feeling the blues about these holiday gifts, because these gifts will make you one holly jolly fellow.Also, don't forget to join the 40 Plus Men's Circle starting in January. Learn about about - Click Here!Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Take the Unapologetic Life Assessment - Click Here, and stop playing it safe.For a real, deep-dive, one-to-one coaching session where we make things happen to get you out of your own way, check out my "Your Next Move" Strategy Session. Check it out - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

24 Dec 201911min

I've typically had an on again, off again relationship with my Father. It's not easy and sometimes I feel like a real asshole because I don't' have a great relationship with him. Then I realized, it takes two to show up in the arena to play the Father/Son game and I can only be responsible for how I show up and face my Daddy issues. I've chosen at this stage of life not to show up - for many reasons - but I'm also keenly aware that I am letting my Daddy issues go without guilt or shame.As the Holidays are upon us, I thought I'd share my tools for dealing with my Daddy issues, even at age 56 in the hopes that this will help another man struggling with his own Daddy issues.Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Take the Unapologetic Life Assessment - Click Here, and stop playing it safe.For a real, deep-dive, one-to-one coaching session where we make things happen to get you out of your own way, check out my "Your Next Move" Strategy Session. Check it out - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

20 Dec 201910min

Guys just don't want to admit our changing bodies. We continue to try to do the stuff we did in our 20's, 30's and wonder why our changing bodies won't follow us into those places any longer. We become stubborn, ignore stuff, and before we know it, our changing bodies are saying screw you. What we most need to do is invite our bodies into the current decades where we play so that we can continue to play the game of life.Elliott Kronenfeld, licensed social worker and certified sex therapist, lays it out in words us guys can understand about how to invite our changing bodies into our lives with each new day that we face. Candid, insightful, raw, and real, Elliott takes into the world of the changing bodies of the male species and provides us with powerful insights for loving the body we have, regardless of our age.About ElliottElliott is a licensed social worker and certified sex therapist for individuals, couples and families that are dealing with issues that inhibit future growth and happiness. As the founder of Insight Brookline, he is committed to ensuring all clients have a positive and affirming experience. His specialties include infertility, Surrogacy/Adoption/Foster Care, family formation, life transitions/personal growth, men’s issues, military, and GLBTQQIA issues. He also works with people who are dealing with anxiety, grief and loss, adjustment/mood disorders and other concerns. His approach is solution focused, varied and includes a strength based perspective. Narrative therapy, CBT and interpersonal methods are often used.After earning an MSW from Simmons College and spending time working in intense foster care/adoption and inpatient pediatrics, he worked internationally focused on gestational surrogacy and egg donation for gay men and women, and heterosexual couples/singles facing infertility. Having worked with individuals, couples and families around the world, he brings his International cultural experience to his private practice. Beyond clinical therapy, he also offers clinical practice business consulting and clinical and AASECT sex therapy supervision. He also holds an MS in Communications to support my work in relationship communications and is currently working on a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality.Connect With ElliottWebsite You can also listen to the podcast on… Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Take the <a href="https://rickclemons.com/ul_lp/"...

17 Dec 201926min