It is #worldmentalhealthday … which, honestly, feels a bit odd to me since mental health has become such a fundamental part of my life, personally & professionally. There’s the obvious role that mental health plays in my conversations with clients 3 days a week & then there’s the subtle underscoring…

“Hi, my name is Brian Falduto, and I’ve never missed an episode of Survivor in forty-two seasons.” Ever been forced to come up with a fun fact about yourself for an icebreaker? This has always been mine. Recently, I took my nerdy Survivor fandom to the next level. I journeyed…

I love who I am when I’m traveling. I’ve been doing a lot of it lately and have been reflecting on the flow state I’m able to tap into when I’m in what I like to call “Vacation Brian” mode. When asked what I love the most about traveling, my…

Thinking back, what are the highlights of my 20’s? Make a list. Coming out. My surprise Survivor-themed 30th birthday party. “A very ferry surprise” (21st). Discovering a love & a gift for songwriting. Creating a band. Expanding my music network. Bringing talented people together for a purpose. Deciding to become…

They say a picture’s worth a thousand words. But what if every time we uploaded a picture to Instagram, we also had to post the stream of consciousness that accompanied it? When Covid hit the states, I had an empathetic and anxiety-induced response of concern for humanity that lasted several…

Nearly three years ago, and about 14 years after I became the reluctant recipient of the title “that gay kid from School of Rock,” I decided to do a figurative coin flip on the way I was approaching my life. It was a gamble, but I knew I could either…

One of the primary reasons I have become a Life Coach is my desire to impact the LGBTQ community. I spent over 10 years suppressing my true self and with that, the chance to connect with many LGBTQ youth who saw me as relatable after my role in School of…