In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Joshua Jones sits down with Lauren Salaun to unpack the dance between masculine and feminine energy — and how finding balance can change the way we love, lead, and live. Lauren opens up about her journey through burnout, healing, and rediscovering authenticity. Together, they explore what it really means to date with intention, set boundaries, and attract relationships that feel aligned, not forced.

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This week on The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, we’re mastering the art of adulting with a healthy dose of chaos. Join Josh and Liv (a fan favorite and dear friend) for tequila-fueled confessions, awkward first dates, and the hilarious comeback of our segment ‘⁠Couldn’t Be Me⁠.’From wild relationship stories to those ‘did-that-really-happen?’ moments, this episode is your reminder that life’s a beautiful mess—and that’s what makes it fun. Tap play, laugh with us, and share the love.

This week on The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Josh sits down with Ash Fox — the Picasso of proposals. She’s the mastermind behind thousands of unforgettable “yes” moments, and she’s here to spill the tea on what makes a proposal magical (and what can totally ruin it).

If you’ve ever wondered how to make your proposal unforgettable — or just want to hear some proposal horror stories — this one’s for you.

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Is love really just luck — or can it be calculated? In this episode, Joshua Jones sits down with Zoey Charif, author of Love Can, In Fact, Be Calculated, to uncover the formula behind attraction, compatibility, and modern dating. From commitment phobia and dating apps to self-worth and social media’s influence, Zoey reveals how understanding the math of love can help you spot red flags, build healthier connections, and finally stop leaving relationships to chance.

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Joshua and Nikki Corbett (The Scarlet Edit) get raw about affairs, divorce, shame, and the beauty of starting over. From infidelity to self-discovery, tech’s impact on dating to finding love when you least expect it—this convo proves authenticity changes everything.

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This week Josh sits down with counselor Rob Kancler strip down men’s sex lives. From shame and stigma to breathwork that makes intimacy hotter, we dive into why guys feel disconnected from their bodies—and how to change it. Think cultural scripts, missing rites of passage, and the secrets men aren’t saying out loud. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s your permission slip to turn mechanical sex into something magnetic.Josh: TikTok YouTube

This week inside the Bachelor Pad, we have Miriam Katz from the Ex Appeal podcast. Miriam is calling every single one of her exes back — from a 5th grade crush to a stripper, a rabbi, and even a celebrity. We dive into the chaos, closure, and temptation of her podcast, and why sometimes the second breakup is the one you really need.Josh: YouTube TikTok

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In this engaging episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, host Joshua Jones welcomes Karen Bigman, a passionate advocate for sexual health and education, particularly for those over 50. Karen shares her personal journey of rediscovering her sexuality after a divorce and the societal stigmas surrounding menopause and aging. The conversation delves into the importance of open communication in relationships, the impact of hormonal changes on both men and women, and the evolving landscape of dating in midlife. Karen emphasizes the need for intimacy beyond penetration and the significance of consent, while also addressing the role of dating apps and matchmaking in modern relationships. The episode concludes with Karen's insights on embracing one's sexuality and her upcoming projects, including a podcast and a masterclass on adult sex education.

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