Episodios

  • EP 255:A Man's Guide To Handling Conflict: Why You Get Defensive In Relationships And How To Stop
    Dec 3 2025

    Aly Bullock is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of the popular social media account @RelationshipsWithAly. With years of experience in the therapy room and thousands of couples supported through her courses, talks, and viral content, Aly has a rare gift for making hard conversations feel approachable. She's especially known for helping partners bring more honesty, play, and pleasure into their sex lives - without falling into clichés or one-size-fits-all advice. Her work is grounded in science, shaped by real-life dynamics, and always focused on helping couples not just survive - but actually enjoy - each other again. As the Head of Relationships at Paired, the leading relationship app for couples with over 4 million users globally, Aly provides relatable, expert advice to millions each month. Aly is also a mom of 3 and proud wife to her husband, Sean.

    Key Topics:

    ⭐ Early Influences Shaping A Career In Relationship Therapy

    ⭐ Why Relationship Skills Rarely Get Taught In Childhood

    ⭐ Defensiveness As A Natural Yet Problematic Protection Strategy

    ⭐ How Logic-Driven Thinking Complicates Emotional Conversations

    ⭐ The Many Faces Of Defensiveness Inside A Partnership

    ⭐ When Fact-Checking Becomes Emotional Avoidance

    ⭐ Two People, One Moment, And Completely Different Perceptions

    ⭐ Validation Without Agreement As A Couple's Superpower

    ⭐ The Fear Of Losing Yourself Inside A Long-Term Relationship

    ⭐ Loneliness Emerging Even In Committed Partnerships

    ⭐ Communication Tools That Diffuse Defensiveness And Deepen Bonding

    ⭐ Motivating A Reluctant Partner To Engage In Relationship Growth

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    1 h y 9 m
  • Weekly Mini Episode: How To NOT End Up in the Wrong Relationship
    Nov 30 2025

    From fearing you'll end up in the wrong relationship to understanding how mature connection is actually built, this direct episode with David Chambers breaks down why men feel uncertain choosing partners — and the exact skills that create healthy, aligned relationships.

    Instead of relying on vibes, looks, or avoiding conflict, David explains the deeper issue:
    👉 Most men aren't clear on what they want, don't communicate early, and haven't done the inner work that makes choosing easy and grounded.

    If you've repeated patterns, second-guessed yourself, or worried about "getting stuck," this episode gives you the practical roadmap you've been missing.

    📌 Topics Covered in This Episode

    How to Stop Ending Up in the Wrong Relationship

    ✅ Getting clear on wants, needs & true non-negotiables
    ✅ Values vs superficial traits
    ✅ When "preferences" are really old wounds
    ✅ Why communication prevents misalignment
    ✅ The real inner work: shadow, stories, emotional patterns
    ✅ Becoming the partner you want to attract
    ✅ Why you can't do this work alone (blind spots)
    ✅ Agency: remembering you always have a choice

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    1 h y 9 m
  • EP 254: What Women Truly Want From Men in Dating in 2025 & Why Men Feel More Confused Than Ever
    Nov 26 2025

    Monica is a dating and relationship coach, author, and podcast host. Her mission is to help more people form healthy loving partnerships with others, starting with their relationship with themselves.

    Key Topics:

    ⭐ What modern women want in 2025

    ⭐ High-achieving women and their dating struggles

    ⭐ Childhood conditioning and earning love

    ⭐ Hyper-independence and perfectionism in relationships

    ⭐ Feminine vs. masculine energy dynamics

    ⭐ "Nice guy" vs. "Bad boy" misconceptions

    ⭐ Grounded safety + healthy masculine edge

    ⭐ King/Queen energy vs. Prince/Princess energy

    ⭐ Victim mentality vs. personal agency in dating

    ⭐ How women experience emotional & physical safety

    ⭐ What women actually want: the provider mindset

    ⭐ Emotional safety created through consistency & communication

    ⭐ Men's core wound: feeling "not good enough"

    ⭐ Communication and emotional intelligence for men

    ⭐ Why risk-taking, confidence & approaching women matters

    Connect With David - The Authentic Man:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/

    Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/

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    Connect With Monica Wadwa:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withlove.monica/

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    1 h y 14 m
  • Weekly Mini Episode: The REAL Reason Women Don't Notice You — And How to Become Irresistible
    Nov 23 2025

    From feeling unseen, overlooked, or ignored by women to understanding what truly creates attraction, this straight-talking episode with David Chambers breaks down the real reasons men feel invisible — and exactly how to change it.

    Instead of blaming looks, money, height, or "bad boy energy," David reveals the deeper truth:
    👉 Most men lack the relational, emotional, and energetic skills that make women feel safe, seen, and captivated.

    Through grounded masculinity, embodied confidence, emotional regulation, and genuine curiosity, David shows how any man can shift from anxious, shut-down, or resentful…into someone women naturally gravitate toward.

    If you've ever wondered why dating feels hard, why matches don't convert, or why women don't respond to you the way you want — this episode gives the clear roadmap you've been missing.

    📌 Topics Covered in This Episode The 8 Core Reasons You Feel Invisible to Women

    ✅ Why lacking chemistry-building skills matters more than looks
    ✅ "Grounded safety" vs. "electric edge" — what actually creates attraction
    ✅ Emotional intelligence: why most men vastly overestimate theirs
    ✅ Nervous system regulation & how your baseline state repels or attracts
    ✅ The problem with outdated style, low vitality & ignoring your appearance
    ✅ Dating apps: why your photos and profile silently sabotage you
    ✅ The hidden resentment men carry toward women — and how it pushes them away
    ✅ The immature myths men still believe about attraction (e.g., "women want bad boys")
    ✅ Comfort addiction: why avoiding discomfort keeps you alone

    What Women Actually Want From Mature Men
    • Emotional steadiness

    • Clear communication

    • Confidence without reactivity

    • Purpose, self-leadership, and direction

    • Curiosity, empathy, and relational depth

    • A man who can lead himself — not a man-child looking to be taken care of

    The Path to Becoming Seen, Desired & Respected

    David outlines the exact steps men must take, including:
    🔥 Getting out of the house & taking real social risks
    🔥 Joining communities, clubs, and interest-based groups
    🔥 Expanding your self-expression, storytelling, and social presence
    🔥 Building a strong, vital body that signals commitment
    🔥 Doing the deep work: shadow, inner child, fear, wounds
    🔥 Getting curious about women's lived experiences
    🔥 Leading yourself — emotionally, practically, and energetically
    🔥 Rewiring your beliefs about attraction, women, and relationships

    If dating feels like a dead-end, if you're stuck in the same patterns, or if you're exhausted from being "invisible," this episode will show you how to build the inner and outer foundation that naturally draws women toward you.

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    Learn the real, embodied skills of connection, communication, emotional safety, and attraction:
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    Email: hello@theauthenticman.net

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    26 m
  • EP 253: Creating Inner Peace, Reactivity & Men's Emotional Strength
    Nov 19 2025

    Anthony Abbagnano is a pioneering breathwork expert and founder of Alchemy of Breath, the world's top-rated breathwork institute. He has helped thousands transform their lives through free weekly Breathe The World sessions, Facilitator Training, and BreathCamp retreats at ASHA in Tuscany, Italy

    Key Topics:

    ⭐ What Is The Real Power Of The Breath?

    ⭐ Healing Trauma And Finding Wholeness

    ⭐ How To Reconnect With The Inner Child

    ⭐ The Strength Found In Stillness

    ⭐ Turning Pain Into A Teacher

    ⭐ Why Love Is A State, Not A Feeling

    ⭐ Creating Agency Through Conscious Breathing

    ⭐ From Reactivity To Creative Choice

    ⭐ How To Cultivate Compassion In Daily Life

    ⭐ Relationships As Sacred Mirrors

    ⭐ Living From The Inside Out

    ⭐ What It Means To Surrender And Trust

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    Connect With Anthony Abbagnano:

    Website: https://alchemyofbreath.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alchemyofbreath/

    Book: https://iam.alchemyofbreath.com/book-podcast

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    59 m
  • Weekly Mini Episode: How I stopped sexualising and objectify woman
    Nov 16 2025

    From objectifying women to cultivating emotional depth and authentic connection, this eye-opening episode with David Chambers dismantles one of the most damaging myths in modern masculinity: that attraction is won through looks, status, or sexual conquest. Instead, David reveals how true magnetic presence comes from emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, inner purpose, and genuine curiosity about women as whole human beings — not objects.

    In this honest and grounded conversation, David shares the exact steps he used to shift from sexualized, surface-level dating into deep, meaningful connection. Through embodiment, mindful sexuality, and understanding women's lived experiences, he explains how any man can evolve into someone women feel safe with — not just impressed by.

    If you've ever felt stuck in superficial dating patterns, struggled to connect beyond attraction, or sensed that success with women requires more depth — this episode will show you how to build it at the core.

    📌 Topics Covered in This Episode:
    ✅ Why sexualization & objectification block authentic connection
    ✅ The hidden cost of learning masculinity through porn & pop culture
    ✅ How to shift from arousal-seeking to emotional resonance
    ✅ Why emotional depth > looks, height, or bank balance
    ✅ How mindful self-pleasure rewires sexual attraction
    ✅ The importance of understanding women's lived experiences
    ✅ Why purpose, curiosity & presence are deeply attractive
    ✅ How to build self-led masculinity rooted in integrity
    ✅ The power of choosing connection over conquest
    ✅ Why your friendships affect how you relate to women

    🔥 If dating feels confusing or you're stuck repeating the same patterns, this episode gives the actionable roadmap to masculine depth, emotional awareness, and authentic connection — skills every man can develop. 🔥

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    📩 hello@theauthenticman.net

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    15 m
  • EP 252: The Breakup Expert: Thriving After a Breakup, High-Achieving Men, and Learning How to Trust Again
    Nov 12 2025

    Cole Zesiger is a breakup and relationship coach specializing in breakup recovery, dating advice, and relationship coaching. After a divorce at 23 and another breakup soon after, he began sharing his journey on social media—growing to over 750,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more.

    Key Topics:

    ⭐ Breakups as catalysts for self-growth

    ⭐ Attachment styles and relationship patterns

    ⭐ The importance of communication and emotional expression

    ⭐ Healing and rebuilding after heartbreak

    ⭐ Comparing past and current partners

    ⭐ Finding meaning in loss

    ⭐ Forgiveness as a step toward closure

    ⭐ The role of spirituality and belief in something greater

    ⭐ Avoidant vs. anxious behaviors in dating

    ⭐ Creating a well-rounded life post-breakup

    ⭐ Modern dating and social media illusions

    ⭐ Chemistry and compatibility

    ⭐ Three pillars of a lasting relationship

    ⭐ The concept of "no contact"

    ⭐ Self-accountability and co-creation in relationships

    ➡️ Join the Waitlist for David's Men's Program "Relate": https://forms.gle/2AXhmyNweasETaso7 Connect With David -

    The Authentic Man: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/

    Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/

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    Connect With Cole:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachcolezesiger/

    Cole's Book "exsandnos": https://coachcolezesiger.com/exsandnos

    Website: coachcolezesiger.com

    Tiktok: Tiktok.com/colezesiger

    Youtube: Youtube.com/coachcolezesiger

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    1 h y 13 m
  • Weekly Mini Episode: 5 Hidden Traits That Make Any Man Instantly Attractive (It's Not What You Think)
    Nov 9 2025

    From chasing status to embodying depth — this powerful episode with David Chambers unpacks one of the biggest myths in modern dating: that women only care about looks, height, or money. In truth, what truly attracts is far deeper — emotional safety, presence, purpose, and the grounded confidence that can't be faked.

    In this refreshingly honest talk, David breaks down the real traits that make a man genuinely magnetic — and how any man can cultivate them. He reveals why emotional intelligence, purpose, and nervous system regulation are far more attractive than wealth or abs — and gives tangible ways to build them.

    If you've ever felt like you're "doing everything right" but still not connecting with women — this episode will show you exactly what's missing and how to embody authentic, grounded masculinity that women feel safe and drawn to.

    📌 Topics covered in this episode:
    ✅ Why "money and looks" aren't what truly make men attractive
    ✅ The importance of emotional safety — and why women feel it instantly
    ✅ How to lead yourself first before trying to lead others
    ✅ Confidence vs. bravado — the truth about real strength
    ✅ How emotional intelligence amplifies attraction more than appearance
    ✅ The five qualities that make a man deeply magnetic
    ✅ The power of purpose and how it shapes your energy
    ✅ Practical steps to become more emotionally attuned and grounded
    ✅ Why your lifestyle and daily habits reflect your inner masculine alignment
    ✅ The myth of "just being nice" — and what women actually respond to

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    Work with David (Coaching & Programs):
    📩 hello@theauthenticman.net

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    17 m