Knowing Me Knowing You

17 Jul 2025

Knowing … the importance of connection & community

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Knowing … the importance of connection & community

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined once again by Dan Brophy, founder of The Men’s Circle, this time to talk about the importance of connection and community for queer people.

Utilising Dan’s experience and expertise running The Men’s Circle, the boys discuss:

The role of authentic connection,
Why connection and community are important for us,
How we can cultivate and maintain connection with others,
The importance of investing in quality connections,
The need for self-connection in order to connect with others,
Where the queer community is at with connecting to themselves & others,
The benefits of diversifying our community, as well as
Practical solutions to connecting with ourselves and seeking out community.

Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support

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About the show:

Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer.

Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself.