Brian Falduto is an actor, singer-songwriter, life coach, and host of The Gay Life Coach Podcast. At age 11, he was cast in the film, School of Rock, and later performed in various Off-Broadway and Regional theater productions. Brian attended Catholic school growing and has gone to predominantly protestant churches on and off throughout his life.

After finding a church that accepted his sexuality, he was inspired to write his single, "God Loves Me Too." In our discussion, we hear the story behind the music, as well as how Brian overcame the internalized homophobia he felt growing up. Brian also shares his perspective on spirituality and mindfulness, as well as his favorite self-care practices. Brian uses the gender pronouns he/him/they/them.

Follow Brian on Instagram @brianfalduto
Check out The Gay Life Coach Podcast
Listen to his music on Spotify and Apple Music
And learn more on his website: brianfalduto.com

For Reflection: What are your favorite self-care practices, and how do you remember to practice them?

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Brian mentioned a handful of authors worth checking out during our conversation. Greg personally recommends reading both Untamed by Glennon Doyle and True Refuge by Tara Brach. All of those authors mentioned are Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Chopra, Tara Brach, Byron Katie, and Glennon Doyle.

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