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Practicing Love: Have the Best Love and Sex of Your Life After 40#42: Reclaim Eros: Erotic Intelligence for Deeper Love, Intimacy, and VitalityReclaiming eros can impact every area of your life! In this episode of Practicing Love, Shana James is joined by Erotic Wholeness Guide Darshana Avila, whose work has been featured on Netflix's Sex, Love & goop, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and more. Together, they explore an expanded understanding of eroticism — not as performance or sexuality alone, but as the life force energy of Eros that supports your creativity, intimacy, passion, and aliveness. Darshana invites us to rethink everything we've been taught about erotic energy, showing how cultural conditioning, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and nervous system dysregulation often suppres...
2026-01-2236 min
Practicing Love: Have the Best Love and Sex of Your Life After 40#41: How to Have a Deeply Connected Relationship and Ecstatic IntimacyA Conversation on Real Connection & Ecstatic Intimacy What do we actually long for in love? In this episode, Shana James is joined by Joanna Shakti, founder and facilitator of Ecstatic Intimacy, for a rich conversation about authentic connection, emotional depth, and intimacy that doesn't require shrinking, over-giving, or shape-shifting to be loved. Joanna introduces the concept of ecstatic authenticity — the shift from hiding parts of ourselves to keep the peace, to honoring who we truly are in relationship and lovemaking. From this place of authenticity, deeper emotional intimacy, trust, and soul-level connection become possi...
2026-01-0945 min
Man AliveHow Not to Get Divorced: A Divorce Coach's Keys to Stay in Love LongerOn today's Practicing Love podcast, Shana James is joined by divorce coach and NLP practitioner Rachael Sloan for a powerful conversation about how relationships break down — and how they can be repaired before it's too late. Rachael works primarily with men navigating separation and divorce and is the creator of the Better Beyond Divorce program. Together, Shana and Rachael explore emotional regulation, conflict, boundaries, survival responses, and the unconscious patterns that couples bring into relationships. This episode is for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively, stay connected during conflict, and build a relationship that ca...
2025-12-2548 min
Practicing Love: Have the Best Love and Sex of Your Life After 40#40: How Not to Get Divorced: A Divorce Coach's Keys to Stay in Love LongerOn today's Practicing Love podcast, Shana James is joined by divorce coach and NLP practitioner Rachael Sloan for a powerful conversation about how relationships break down — and how they can be repaired before it's too late. Rachael works primarily with men navigating separation and divorce and is the creator of the Better Beyond Divorce program. Together, Shana and Rachael explore emotional regulation, conflict, boundaries, survival responses, and the unconscious patterns that couples bring into relationships. This episode is for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively, stay connected during conflict, and build a relationship that ca...
2025-12-2547 minMan AliveHow Not to Get Divorced: A Divorce Coach's Keys to Stay in Love LongerOn today's Practicing Love podcast, Shana James is joined by divorce coach and NLP practitioner Rachael Sloan for a powerful conversation about how relationships break down — and how they can be repaired before it's too late. Rachael works primarily with men navigating separation and divorce and is the creator of the Better Beyond Divorce program. Together, Shana and Rachael explore emotional regulation, conflict, boundaries, survival responses, and the unconscious patterns that couples bring into relationships. This episode is for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively, stay connected during conflict, and build a relationship that ca...
2025-12-2548 min
Man Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#281: Eat and Train for Your Unique Body Type – Phil CatudalMen are dying younger and living sicker than women, and are more likely to suffer from many physical conditions, including heart disease. We don’t want this to be you! Today’s guest, Phil Catudal, father, author and trainer to celebrities, teaches you to train and eat for your unique body type. If you’re not satisfied with […]
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2023-12-1440 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyTo Say or Not to Say: Communication that Creates Closeness – Tony FondersonIt’s not easy to bring up struggles, disappointments or frustrations in relationships. But have you noticed that when you don’t say anything, resentment can build while spark and trust fades? In today’s episode Tony Fonderson and I discuss how to communicate in a way that creates connection rather than breaks it. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/Communication-Rerun-better-audio.mp3 Show notes When […]
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2023-12-0732 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#280: How to Stay Young While Growing Older – Randy SpellingGetting older doesn’t mean you have to lose power, meaning, or fulfillment. As the seasons of life change, you can continually discover and create yourself anew. Today’s guest, Randy Spelling, guides you to more freedom, success and happiness, even as you age. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/280.mp3 Show notes Are you struggling with finding meaning, excitement or vitality as […]
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2023-11-3042 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#279: Shadow Work: A Missing Link to True Power and Great Sex – Jason Lange and Luke AdlerOne of the biggest consequences of bypassing, or avoiding, the darker parts of yourself, is that people will often feel less trust, respect and attraction for you. Shadow work is a powerful way to gain access to your power, to intimacy and ease in relationships, and to greater levels of success and impact. Today’s guests […]
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2023-11-1641 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money5 Ways to Have Better Dates and Relationships in Midlife – Shana JamesMidlife dating and relationships have their challenges but they are also an opportunity for incredible connection, healing and passion. This episode gives you five ways to have better love in midlife. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/Shana-Better-Midlife-Dating.mp3 Show notes Dating and relationships are challenging at any age but midlife comes with particular challenges! Bodies droop Sexuality can fade There’s more […]
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2023-11-1026 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#278: The Many Benefits of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership – Yosi Amram, PhDToday’s guest has done the research to show that bringing humanity and spirituality into business is actually incredibly beneficial for a company’s bottom line and overall success. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/278.mp3 Show notes People and companies are continually exploring new ways to improve leadership — to create more effective methods for managing people and making profits. These days, […]
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2023-11-0235 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#277: The Importance of Tears AND Crying Out – Dxtr SpitsMen’s tears and cries for help tend to be rare, because most men have been conditioned to keep it to themselves. But this has caused a huge crisis. Men tend to reach their breaking points alone, and without support. It is heartbreaking and needs to change. Today’s guest is on a mission to make this […]
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2023-10-2635 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyEmotional Cross-Fit for More Power, Freedom and Love – Dan DotyThese days the pressures of life, paired with cultural expectations, create stress and suffering for men. Dan Doty leads men to become freer, more powerful and have more love in their lives with this one simple practice. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/Power-Freedom-Love-Dan-Doty.mp3 Show notes As the world speeds up, responsibilities and commitments pile higher. Every day life is full […]
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2023-10-1938 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#276: Stronger, Hotter Relationships and Understanding Consent – Dr. Eric FitzmedrudWith a depth and breadth that may surprise you, today’s podcast guest, Dr. Eric Fitzmedrud, delves into everything from consent to discovering your erotic landscape, to help men have stronger relationships and a hotter sex life! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/276.mp3 Show notes These days it can be especially confusing to navigate women, and create a love and sex […]
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2023-10-1238 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyMen’s Stories as a Path to Healing for All – Dr. Jocelyn LehrerEvery man has experiences in life that shape the unique and courageous man he has become. Sharing these stories can be freeing and healing, not only for the man who shares them, but for other men who hear and identify with the pain, triumph and possibility they illuminate. What stories are you holding on to, […]
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2023-10-0531 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#275: How to Evolve by Choice When Sex is Hardwired by Nature – Paul AbramowitzHow can heterosexual men develop more meaningful sex and conscious relationships, even when they are hardwired for sex? Today’s podcast guest, author of Sexed, talks about how to get beyond conditioning from media, porn, and the sexual industrial complex, so sex can not only be more pleasurable, but also more intimate, and even transformational. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/275.mp3 Show […]
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2023-09-2840 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#274: Overcoming Men’s Collective Fear of Pleasure – Cam FraserBecause pleasure is so enjoyable, it can be surprising to know that many people are afraid of, or have some kind of resistance to, pleasure. Overcoming the blocks to experiencing pleasure is something every man deserves! Today’s podcast guest focuses on showing you how. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/274.mp3 Show notes Because pleasure is so enjoyable, it may surprise […]
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2023-09-2133 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyShining Light On Sexual Blindspots – Bryan StacyTalking about sex as a man, whether in the realm of your desires or health, can be embarrassing or even seem to threaten your manhood. But this leaves many men at risk of everything from unsatisfying sex to risk of early death. Bryan Stacy’s sudden diagnosis changed his life and made him an advocate for […]
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2023-09-1438 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#273: Beyond Superficial Sex: Creating Real Intimacy – Andrew DanielMany men spend a whole lifetime having sex that is superficial or one dimensional, missing out on emotional and energetic levels of pleasure, and the exponential experience of feeling your partner’s pleasure in your body, in addition to your own. Today’s Man Alive guest talks about how to get beyond this, to go where most […]
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2023-09-0740 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyHow to Stop Love From Fading or Falling Apart – Guy FinleyRelationships are challenging! What if you had a lens to look through, where you could see your partner clearly, in a way that allowed for more love and connection? What if it helped you have fewer fights and made it less likely you’d become one of the 50% of marriages that end? This conversation gives […]
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2023-08-3150 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#272: The Necessity of Embodiment for Modern Men – Christopher MaherEmbodiment is one of the most powerful resources a man can tap into, but most men don’t understand what embodiment actually is. Today’s guest is a Navy Seal turned mental health expert, who has tapped into the wisdom of the body for stress-relief and success. He looks at health from a different perspective, incorporating the […]
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2023-08-2438 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyRadical Brilliance: How To Discover Your Unique Purpose In Life – Arjuna ArdaghWhat is YOUR Purpose? When you learn and follow the natural cycle of life you are more likely to both feel brilliant AND bring your impactful creations to the world. Arjuna Ardagh has distilled a powerful map that allows you to step into your brilliance! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/Radical_Brilliance.mp3 Show notes This week I have a Man Alive […]
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2023-08-1737 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#271: How to Make Sure You’re Not Losing Yourself – Matt HoganHow much are you currently creating your life based on your own truth and aliveness, versus going along with a life that someone else expected or demanded of you? There’s no time like the present to check in with yourself. You may not need a major life overhaul, but in each relationship and situation you […]
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2023-08-1047 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyVulnerability That Works at Work – Moe CarrickMany men experience being vulnerable as a huge risk, especially at work. In this episode we discuss the types of vulnerability that make you more respected and create an effective and enjoyable work environment. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/Moe-Carrick-Work-Vulnerability.mp3 Show notes I know being vulnerable can be risky, especially as a man, and especially at work! You may worry […]
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2023-08-0333 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#270: BEDucation: Pleasure Based Sex Education For Adults – Mariah FreyaHigh-quality, up-to-date, and accessible sexual education resources for adults is not always easy to come by. This is the mission of BEDucated, a company founded to empower grown-ups with pleasure-based sex education. In today’s episode we talk about adult sexual phases, how to open beyond taboos and what makes it more likely for you to […]
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2023-07-2739 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyWhat Women Want That Men Often Overlook or Don’t Understand – Tobin ZivonWomen can be confusing and ask you to act in what seem like contradictory ways, at the same time. Tobin Zivon talks about how to “please” a woman without becoming a “pleaser” – a man who lacks his own boundaries or spine! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/what-women-want-Tobin-Relaunch.mp3 Show notes As a woman I humbly understand that women can be […]
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2023-07-2044 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#269: Overcome Life’s Biggest Challenges Rather Than Being Overcome By Them – Greg WorksWhen you are suddenly faced with a challenge you don’t know how to overcome it’s easy to go into overwhelm, or be overtaken by fear or grief. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/269.mp3 Show notes There are moments in life when challenges threaten to overwhelm you, when you are faced with what you see as your limits. In these moments, […]
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2023-07-1333 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyStrength, Freedom and the Hero’s Journey – Eivind SkjellumAs we get older, life becomes more complex. We find ourselves in the midst of loss, challenges, heartbreak — inevitable experiences that are not easy to deal with. Today’s guests walks men through these challenging times to reclaim their power and innocence. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/heroesjourney-Relaunch.mp3 Show notes Think about the last time you found yourself in a […]
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2023-07-0640 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#268: The Importance of Men Taking off Their Masks – Keith EdwardsMost men are taught to wear masks from a young age, to prove their worth through a societal construct of “manliness.” These days we can see the pain and isolation this has caused men. Today’s guest shows you how to break down these constructs to reclaim yourself and your life. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/268.mp3 Show notes Men are […]
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2023-06-2935 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneySpeak Your Truth Without Losing Love or Business – Dr. Susan CampbellTelling the truth can be one of the hardest things to do, especially when you’re afraid to lose a relationship, job or something that matters to you. Dr Susan Campbell is a master of truth telling in a way that creates MORE connection and ultimately makes sure you don’t lose yourself! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/Susan-Campbell-Relaunch.mp3 Show notes As […]
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2023-06-2241 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#267: Being Real is the New Sexy – Ege ReynoldsMen who love women have often been taught to play games and learn lines to catch a woman’s attention. But it’s ultimately exhausting and unsatisfying to keep up a façade and then you never get to be known or loved for who you really. These days women are looking for authenticity and today’s guest talks […]
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2023-06-1537 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyHow to Be a Powerful Man (Without Ignoring The Boy In You) – Kenny Mammarella-D’CruzThis episode shows you what it takes, beyond confidence or bravado, to be a truly powerful man and to “grow up” your younger parts, rather than avoiding them or trying to get rid of them. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/Relaunch-kenny-powerful-man.mp3 Show notes If you’ve ever thought about how to be more powerful as a man, this is a great […]
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2023-06-0840 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#266: Why Stress is Your Secret Weapon – Erik KoremStress can take you down and cause major health problems, or it can be a gateway into growth and greater health than you knew possible. Today’s guest has trained everyone from NFL and NCAA athletes, and Olympic gold medalists, to the U.S. Department of Defense. He helps you reduce the kind of stress that harms […]
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2023-06-0137 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyVulnerability – the Fastest Path to Fix Problems in Your Struggling Relationship – Derek HartWhether you are looking to re-ignite passion in a relationship or start a new one, vulnerability is a cornerstone of being wanted and loved for who you really are. It also means less effort, strategizing or trying to get things right! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/Relaunch-Vulnerability.mp3 Show notes I know some men believe women like men who are assholes, […]
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2023-05-2540 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#265: Surrender is Actually Important for Men – Kute BlacksonMen tend to think of surrender as woo-woo and feminine. But today’s Man Alive guest gives grounded and clear reasons why surrender is the key to next level success and fulfillment, even for men. Kute Blackson, a best-selling author and transformational speaker, takes surrender to a whole new level, showing you how the greats — […]
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2023-05-1839 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#264: Overcome Your Fear of Failure – Dan ZavorotnyA lot of people struggle with the fear of failure. This episode helps you to overcome this fear and move towards what you want. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/263.mp3 Show notes Fear of failure can be paralyzing. Whether it’s with romantic relationships or work, dreams or goals, the fear of failing can keep you from the outcomes and successes […]
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2023-05-1037 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#263: A Different Kind of Therapy for Men – Joe ConradMen’s mental health is a very serious matter, but bringing a more humorous angle to it could allow men to feel safer to get the support they need. Man Therapy is doing just that. A recent study shows it is decreasing suicidal ideation and increasing help seeking behavior for men! Learn more about resources for […]
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2023-05-0429 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#262: Letting Go of Women’s Approval and Validation – Keyen LageWhen you value what others think of you, more than you value what you want and like, life becomes harder and less enjoyable. Many men experience this with women especially! Instead of feeling stuck and hesitant, you could feel free and relaxed, at ease with women. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/262.mp3 Show notes Do you ever worry about what […]
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2023-04-2742 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#261: Expansive Sex: Integrating Tantric and Taoist Practices – Leah Piper & Dr. Willow BrownWith three sex-positive, men-loving women in one place, you’d be crazy not to tune into this conversation! Today we talk about expanding your sex life by drawing on the ancient wisdom of Tantric and Taoist principles. We discuss what’s possible for you and a partner, and many ways to make sex more exciting and intimate. […]
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2023-04-2046 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#260: Vulnerability Doesn’t Have to be Scary – Christopher VealVulnerability can be one of those words, or sentiments, that has men especially want to run. Today’s guest was part of a very masculine world, without vulnerability, and eventually recognized the cost. We talk about how vulnerability doesn’t have to be so scary and how embracing it can actually be a path to power and […]
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2023-04-1336 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyThis Podcast Will Make You Dangerous (In a Good Way) – Tripp LanierBeing a man who has a powerful impact on the world while also feeling alive, free and at peace is no small task. Many men give up their fulfillment as they climb the corporate ladder and become more successful. But on today’s podcast, Tripp Lanier, author of the book This Book Will Make You Dangerous, […]
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2023-04-0633 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#259: The Power & Art of a Genuine Apology – Andrew BlackwoodApologizing can be difficult. This episode is here to help you to understand the power and the art of a genuine apology. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/259.mp3 Show notes Apologies can be tricky! If you apologize with resentment, or insincerity, people feel it… Women especially! These kinds of apologies do not take away the pain. They can even create […]
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2023-03-3034 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#258: Desire as a Doorway to Your Life Force – Cosmo MeensKnowing and speaking your desires can lead to you having more of what you want, since desire is a powerful catalyst for meaningful and exciting experiences. Many men, unfortunately, shut down their desires, and sometimes without even realizing it. If you don’t know what you want, or if you’ve found you have a cap on […]
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2023-03-2334 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyBuilding Healthy Masculinity – Ted BunchMost men have thought they should limit what they express, or even feel…. That emotions are not manly and won’t be well received. Times are changing though and there is a call to support men to be healthier and happier, which includes welcoming men’s vulnerability. A Call to Men’s Chief Development Officer, Ted Bunch, talks […]
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2023-03-1640 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#257: The P-Long Protocol: A Safe Solution When Size Is an Issue – Dr. Judson BrandeisWhen you’re afraid you’re too small, or size seems like an issue, it is highly emotional. There are few options out there for safe and healthy growth. Today’s guest, Dr. Judson Brandeis, developed the P-Long protocol. You’ll find out about his research with patients and what is possible. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/257.mp3 Show notes Most men I know […]
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2023-03-0929 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyHow to Be a Sexually Integrated Man – Jim BensonJim Benson lays out his four archetypes of a Sexually Integrated Man. Learn how to express these archetypes authentically so you don’t lose your sexual power and pleasure, which happens when these archetypes become distorted. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/Jim-Benson.mp3 Show notes Sex is often considered one of the most pleasurable aspects in life. But this means you can experience a lot […]
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2023-03-0246 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#256: Why Men Need Their Tears – Gabriel KeczanThe denial of the full range of emotions can be painful and isolating for men, and the people who love them. Men need the full range of their emotions to be healthy, but it’s not always easy to tap into them, especially when they’ve been taught not to. Today’s episode helps men understand the benefits […]
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2023-02-2331 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyHow Your Brain Can Reach Peak Performance – Anthony TreasIf you aren’t functioning at full capacity or you’re getting stuck in self-destructive patterns, it may be time to help your brain reach peak performance. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/Relaunch-Brain.mp3 Show notes When you want to get healthy, what do you do? People often exercise, eat well, get good sleep… But there’s an aspect of health many people overlook […]
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2023-02-1645 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#255: The Power of Containing Sexual Energy – Damien BohlerSexual energy is powerful but can also wreak havoc when it is unconsciously expressed. Many men mistake containment for suppression, which leaves them feeling dull and powerless. Cultivating the capacity to contain your energy allows for more choice, power and intimacy! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/255.mp3 Show notes I am a huge fan of men feeling ALL of their […]
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2023-02-0938 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyHow The F**k Can I Feel My Heart? – Bryan ReevesMany men are confused when asked to feel their heart! What does that mean and how can you actually do it? This week’s guest, Bryan Reeves, is your perfect guide! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/Emotional-Heart-Relaunch.mp3 Show notes Have you ever been confused when a woman asks you to “feel your heart“, or when she says she wants you to […]
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2023-02-0240 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#254: Nice Guy Recovery – Faisal KhokharMen who identify as “Nice Guys” don’t have to live with their desires at arm’s length. If you’re stuck in Nice Guy patterns, there is hope! In fact, Nice Guys are my favorite, because they have an incredible foundation of care and love. When balanced with sensuality and presence, it is the perfect recipe for […]
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2023-01-2637 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | MoneyHow to Show Emotions Without Seeming WeakThis episode is my response to a client who recently asked how to still be seen as powerful and masculine as he shared his emotions. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/How_to_Show_Emotions_Without_Seeming_Weak.mp3 Show notes I remember a date years ago where a man opened up with me and cried. He let me see a part of him he was scared I […]
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2023-01-1921 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#253: Stop Self-Sabotage – Moe AbbassiWhen we learn to shift the ways we self-sabotage, in our love and business lives, we can reach new levels of success, personal satisfaction, and impact! Today’s guest has gone to the depths of his own psyche and soul to bring you tools to empower yourself. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/253.mp3 Show notes Most of us are familiar with […]
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2023-01-1235 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#252: Overcome Performance Anxiety – Alex GrendiPerformance anxiety is common for most men, but it can be a thing of the past. Today’s guest helps men overcome this anxiety by teaching tools for men to become better lovers and have more pleasure themselves in the process. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/252.mp3 Show notes Most men I talk to have some degree of performance anxiety when […]
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2023-01-0533 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#251: The Foundations of Heart Centered Sex and Sensuality – Dan DoreWhen you integrate your heart into your sex life, not only does it go from what can feel like “fast food sex” to “gourmet sex,” it also becomes connected, healing and transformative. Today’s Man Alive podcast guest talks about bringing depth into sex and sensuality. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/251.mp3 Show notes The more I write about sex, and […]
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2022-12-2240 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#250: Cliteracy to Coreplay: Understanding Female Arousal – Ian KernerIf you are a heterosexual man who does not understand female arousal, your sex life will not improve and your relationships will suffer. Today’s guest is the author of She Comes First: The Thinking Man’s Guide to Pleasuring a Woman. Learn what it takes to have more pleasure and connection in your sex life. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/250.mp3 […]
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2022-12-1532 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#249: How to Avoid a Disappointing Love Life – Dr. Thomas JordanDisappointment in one’s love life is a common experience these days. Divorce rates are high and many people are attempting to figure out where we’ve gone wrong – culturally and personally. Today’s guest has supported clients to heal their love lives and create healthy relationships for over 30 years. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/249.mp3 Show notes Almost everyone I […]
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2022-12-0838 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#248: Live Happier and Healthier – Wylie McGrawThough most of us start out with the deck stacked against us in how we are taught to mentally and emotionally approach life, we can unfuck our approach to life and set ourselves free to live healthier and happier. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/248.mp3 Show notes The more I study psychology, do my own therapy, explore spiritual teachings, and […]
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2022-12-0139 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#247: How to Stop Our Disempowering Stories – Dr. Mark PirtleWe can unconsciously add stress to our lives with the stories we tell ourselves about our experiences. While this realization can be painful, it is also a doorway to incredible amounts of freedom and possibility. Today’s podcast guest co-wrote a documentary film entitled: “Is Your Story Making You Sick?” We discussed the potential for relief from pain […]
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2022-11-2437 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#246: Healthy Masculinity and Femininity in Relationships – J. MalikThe concept of masculine/feminine dynamics in relationships can be viewed through overly simplistic lenses. Today’s guest goes deep into the nature of humanity to illuminate the benefits of both masculine and the feminine, and how balancing them can bring us together in healthier, more authentic ways. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/246.mp3 Show notes By now you know I value […]
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2022-11-1739 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#245: What is Orgasm Honestly? – Alicia DavonSadly, the average orgasm lasts between 10 and 51 seconds. You are not limited to this quick burst of pleasure though! You could orgasm for hours, and experience a heightened state of pleasure. Find out more as we talk about what orgasm actually is. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/245.mp3 Show notes As I was working on my book, Honest […]
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2022-11-1030 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#244: What is Honest Sex? – Alyssa MorinHow does sex become great? In Shana’s new book, Honest Sex, she counters the common misperception that we are outgrowing marriage and long term relationships by bringing an issue she has found with her clients and her own relationships — many of us have not matured enough to create the emotionally-connected, sexually-satisfying relationships we long […]
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2022-11-0338 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#243: Radical Intimacy and Honest Sex – Zoë KorsIntimacy can be scary, as it relies on being vulnerable. It can also be confusing if we don’t know how to let down our guard or create the safety needed to reveal our tender parts. But without intimacy, relationships fade and spark fizzles. Zoë Kors has created a map to intimacy that any person can […]
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2022-10-2048 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#242: Honest Sex Series: How to Be Honest About Who You Are – Sarah MarshankBeing honest about who you are is one of the foundations of a relationship that strengthens and deepens over time. The more you know yourself, the less likely you’ll be to lose yourself in an attempt to keep the peace or make someone else happy. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/242.mp3 Show notes What many people don’t realize is that […]
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2022-10-1332 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#241: Honest Sex Podcast Series: Honesty About Erectile Issues – Shari JamesIn honor of the release of my new book, Honest Sex, this episode is one in a series of podcasts focused on bringing honesty to various aspects of sex and relationships. Today’s episode covers the vulnerable topic of talking about erectile issues. Our guest, Shari James, supports men who want to overcome erectile issues without […]
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2022-10-0633 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#240: Creating a Connected Dad Life – Brian AndersonBeing isolated as a father is not good for dads. It is also not good for dad’s kids or romantic relationships. Instead of having women in mommy groups and dads going it alone, today’s podcast guest is supporting dads to live a connected dad life! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/240.mp3 Show notes Many women join mommy groups, or mom […]
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2022-09-2928 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#239: Why the World Actually Needs More Masculinity, Not Less – Craig WilkinsonMany men were not taught how to properly use their masculine power, which is detrimental for them and everyone around them. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/239.mp3 Show notes When we look at the issues we are facing in the world today, masculinity takes a hard rap. Rather than dissing masculinity, however, I think it is important to recognize […]
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2022-09-2236 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#238: How to Go Beyond Playing Small – Charles Suh-Wah-SingPlaying small in life keeps life small and often unsatisfying, or even painful. Breaking out of the fear and resistance to being bigger is not always an easy task though. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/238.mp3 Show notes Have you ever had a tendency to play small — to hesitate or hold back parts of yourself? If so, today’s Man […]
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2022-09-0833 minMan Alive: Sex | Success| Relationships | Health | Money#237: The Beauty of Awakened Seduction – Zan PerrionToday’s Man Alive podcast guest, Zan Perrion, is internationally recognized as one of the most original and insightful voices on relationships and seduction in the world today. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manalive/237.mp3 Show notes Seduction can be manipulative and objectifying. But it can also be respectful and inspiring, a celebration of beauty, both internal and external. In the words […]
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2022-08-2530 min
Man Alive#195: Power vs. Strength – Justin LongFor many men, it is important to feel powerful. It is often this feeling of power, or a desire for the feeling of power, that drives actions and decisions. But power can be confusing too. Power over others is different from power with others. A sense of internal power is different from external (or situational) power. So, how can you be powerful in a way that is good for you AND others? Or might it be that the search for power is misguided? Today's Man Alive podcast guest realized that through his attempt to feel powerful, what he...
2021-07-2933 min
Man Alive#194: The Quest for the Flow – Oren HarrisHave you had experiences where you were "in the flow" — where things were synchronistic, easy, or where your mind expanded beyond right and wrong thinking? If you have, those tastes are powerful and can often lead to a life-long quest to have more of that. If you have not, there is a way to find it, both in your day-to-day and as a larger fundamental shift in consciousness. Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Oren Harris, is one of the worlds leading experts on "flow," the highly sought after, peak performance state of consciousness known for its inherent ease, po...
2021-07-2233 min
Man Alive#193: Find What You Were Born to Do – Steve OlsherSince no one hands you a manual when you're born (or when you're young, or even as you get older), that tells you what life is for, you have to choose for yourself. It can be tough as we get older to navigate our relationships, obligations, and desires all at once. How do we reach the apex or the perfect center? Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Steve Olsher, speaks, writes and teaches about this! Steve is a 30+ year entrepreneur, Founder of Podcast Magazine and The New Media Summit, host of the top-rated podcast Reinvention Radio, international keynote speaker...
2021-07-1534 min
Man Alive#192: Even Strong Men Struggle - Dr. VibeToday's Man Alive podcast conversation brings a range of support for manhood, fatherhood, self-care, emerging from the pandemic, creating supportive relationships, and more. The reality is that even strong men struggle. There is no escape from this, but there is a way to engage with life that shifts the struggle into growth, inspiration, connection and service. Dr. Vibe, has been the host and producer of an award-winning online show, The Dr. Vibe Show™ for the last decade. He has done over 2000 interviews with people from all over the world and reaches 45,000 dads through his Dove Men+Care sponsored broa...
2021-07-0838 min
Man Alive#191: Deeper Dating and a New Map to Love – Ken Page If you are struggling with dating, you may be caught in old paradigms, beliefs and habits that stop REAL love from igniting and staying strong over time. Today's Man Alive podcast guest is a brilliant and open-hearted therapist, podcast host, and creator of the Deeper Dating platform -- where people connect with others who are interested in experiencing love and dating in a genuine way. There are many outdated ideas about love and relationships that cause a lot of pain and struggle in this modern day world. Men often tell me they feel the weight of expectations to l...
2021-07-0137 min
Man Alive#190: Turn Setbacks into Rocket Fuel – Mike Ciorrocco Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco, had a rough childhood and chose to turn that into being of service. He is the CEO of People Building, Inc., and the powerhouse behind the "What Are You Made Of?" movement. He is a performance coach, author, public speaker, visionary and thought leader. He has been featured by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 and is on a mission to to inspire and help people achieve greatness. Life is full of setbacks. You may not be where you thought you'd be, at this age...
2021-06-2426 min
Man Alive#189: Empowering Your Kids in a Changing World – Matt BarnesThe world is changing and fast! As a parent, brother, uncle or mentor to a young person, you are likely not as prepared to guide a kid into the future as you thought you'd be. It's not your fault! How could you keep up with the exponential growth and unraveling of the world as we know it? It has been a wild couple of years and most of us could use some help! Today's Man Alive Podcast guest, Matt Barnes, is someone who has answers. He is the father of three amazing teens who were educated in traditional, hybrid, micro...
2021-06-1732 minMan Alive#189: Empowering Your Kids in a Changing World – Matt BarnesThe world is changing and fast! As a parent, brother, uncle or mentor to a young person, you are likely not as prepared to guide a kid into the future as you thought you'd be. It's not your fault! How could you keep up with the exponential growth and unraveling of the world as we know it? It has been a wild couple of years and most of us could use some help! Today's Man Alive Podcast guest, Matt Barnes, is someone who has answers. He is the father of three amazing teens who were educated in traditional, hybrid, micro...
2021-06-1732 min
Man Alive#188: Dating Sucks But You Don't – Connell BarrettToday's guest, Connell Barrett, has a mission to help men attract a soulmate while being authentic and confident. He is the founder of Dating Transformation and shows men a new way to date with his new book, Dating Sucks But You Don't. We all know dating can be challenging. And as you get older it can become more challenging. Your body may not work the way it used to. You may not know what women are looking for as they get older. Online dating can be confusing and exhausting as you try to present yourself in a way th...
2021-06-1033 min
Man Alive#187: How to Persevere Through Pain – Richard HanburyAfter a crazy accident where he drove off a bridge, today's Man Alive Podcast guest was paralyzed from the waist down. He had such severe nerve pain that he was given a life expectancy of only a few years (similar to Christopher Reeves). Miraculously, while watching a movie in the hospital, his understanding of pain changed and he set out on a quest to relieve his, and others', pain. Richard Hanbury has experienced more pain than many of us will in a lifetime, but the important part is he did not give up. Amazingly he created a device that allows peo...
2021-06-0332 min
Man Alive#186: What To Do When You Don't Love Your Work – Kyle ElliottToday's Man Alive podcast guest believes that even though nothing is perfect, you deserve a career you love. Kyle Elliott is a career coach in Silicon Valley and has worked in fast paced, high intensity atmospheres. He helps people understand how to know when to make a change in their career and when to move on to a different career. He also helps people own their fabulousness and achieve the impossible! Even when you love your career, there's going to be a time when work feels like, well, work! You likely spend MANY hours a week working ant t...
2021-05-2725 min
Man Alive#185: Simple Daily Rituals to Optimize Your Health – Dai Manuel It can be challenging to find time to take care of yourself. As a single parent (who has homeschooled my kid for the past year during a Pandemic), who owns my own business and has aging parents, I get it. I know what it's like to push the limits of time and find ways to fit self-care into the nooks and crannies of life, but it is NOT easy. That's why this conversation with today's Man Alive podcast guest was so inspiring to me. Dai Manuel is a 43-year old dad of two teenage daughters, a busy entrepreneur and a c...
2021-05-2030 min
Man Alive#184: The 7 Pillars of a Spectacular Life – Dr. Tim ReynoldsWhile it may seem cliche, the reality is that you have one life to live! As you get older, it's important to check in with your goals and visions, to see if you've left anything or any parts of you behind. Life is too short to be defeated or drained, or to feel like a zombie in your work or relationships. If that's happening, it's time for a change! Today's Man Alive podcast guest is a truly inspiring man. Dr. Tim Reynolds is not only a medical doctor and director, here is also a professor, a pilot, a...
2021-05-1333 min
Man Alive#183: Why It's a Great Time to Be a Man – Robert Manni Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Robert Manni, is the founder of the Guy's Guy Podcast. He has a modern take on what a guy's guy is, beyond the stereotypes and limitations of past generations. Robert is a surprising guy. As an advertising executive who had two near-death scares he has been guided by a curiosity about energy and spirituality from a young age. He is a Reiki practitioner and hypnotherapist to name just a couple of his certifications. Never before in history, he said, have men had the choice of roles -- which you want to take on...
2021-05-0626 min
Man Alive#182: Become a Master of Persuasion (Without Manipulation) – Dave Dee Today's Man Alive podcast is focused on my favorite topic -- the overlaps between sales and sex, business and the bedroom! Our guest, Dave Dee teaches people to get more of what they want by being persuasive, without being manipulative. Dave went from being a struggling magician to an expert in sales. He is the author of Sales Stampede and has taught sales strategies to tens of thousands of business owners. He helps us look at life through the lens of sales. It is powerful and surprising to think about how you "sell" without realizing it, in many of your co...
2021-04-2937 min
Man Alive#181: The Truth About Marriage – Roger NygardToday's Man Alive podcast guest, film director and producer Roger Nygard, spent seven years creating the documentary The Truth About Marriage. This is the first documentary he has appeared in, though he has created many others, including the well-known Trekkies! (Fun Shana fact you might not have guessed: I've always considered myself a Trekkie though according to Roger I'm not an actual Trekkie because I've never been to a convention!) In this documentary Roger interviewed well-known psychologists, including John and Julie Gottman, and Pat Allen, as well as other therapists, sociologists, couples and singles with a variety of vie...
2021-04-2235 minMan Alive#181: The Truth About Marriage – Roger NygardToday's Man Alive podcast guest, film director and producer Roger Nygard, spent seven years creating the documentary The Truth About Marriage. This is the first documentary he has appeared in, though he has created many others, including the well-known Trekkies! (Fun Shana fact you might not have guessed: I've always considered myself a Trekkie though according to Roger I'm not an actual Trekkie because I've never been to a convention!) In this documentary Roger interviewed well-known psychologists, including John and Julie Gottman, and Pat Allen, as well as other therapists, sociologists, couples and singles with a variety of vie...
2021-04-2235 min
Man Alive#180: 5 Principles of an Optimized Life – Taylor MorganIt's common to create a vision for your life and live into it for years, or decades. But at some point you may wake up and realize you have grown and your vision is no longer aligned with the current version of you! You may start to feel adrift in life, or on autopilot -- doing day to day tasks without feeling inspired. You may wonder if what you're doing is meaningful. Today's Man Alive podcast is with Taylor Morgan, a Holistic Lifestyle Specialist and founder of The Captain's Lifestyle. Taylor is an incredible and humble example o...
2021-04-1534 min
Man Alive#179: What to do With a Woman's Anger – Ilan StephaniAnger is one of the scariest emotions for many people to feel. Often when it is expressed, it is not in a healthy way. But anger is important and we can't overlook it. It arises in moments when our boundaries are crossed, our needs are threatened or we feel disrespected. Today's Man Alive guest is a powerful example of a woman who has gone deep into her own pain to come out the other side with tools and understandings that work with the core of intense emotions and experiences. Ilan Stephani is the bestselling author of ...
2021-04-0835 min
Man Alive#178: 7-Figure Business Lessons - Rylee MeekYou don't have to be the CEO of a business, to be the CEO of your life! The more you are following your visions, rather than the visions laid out by cultural or family expectations, the more you are the CEO of your life, and it will be meaningful, exciting, and successful. Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Rylee Meek, founder and CEO of Social Dynamic Selling System, has taken many businesses to 7-figures and produced $80 in sales in the last eight years. He is also the author of Food For Thought: How to Use Dinner Sem...
2021-04-0133 min
Man Alive#177: Tap Into a More Powerful Masculinity – Ilan FerdmanWhen you hear the word "Manhood," what do you think? It may have a sense of power for you. It may seem suffocating or stifling. It may even be both at the same time. Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Ilan Ferdman has done deep work and exploration around who he is beyond cultural constructs. He has even explored the Divine Masculine and shares his experiences of what it is and how it has impacted his life. Ilan understands that you are programmed into manhood and masculinity from the time you're born. The pressures a...
2021-03-2536 min
Man Alive#176: Combining Success, Freedom, and Adventure – Jesse KriegerIn today's episode of the Man Alive, we have a guest who has traveled the world and created businesses based on his passions. Jesse Krieger is the author of Lifestyle Entrepreneur and is now the founder and publisher of Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press, helping people with great ideas publish their books. Have you wondered whether the thousands of hours you spend each year working could be more enjoyable, or whether you could have more success or make more money doing what you love? Would you like your work life to include more freedom and adventure? If yo...
2021-03-1827 min
Man Alive#175: Why Most People Struggle in Love - Riana MilneToday's Man Alive podcast guest, Riana Milne, MA, CCTP, is a Life, Love and Trauma Recovery Coach who has appeared on CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox News. She is an author for top media outlets like eHarmony and Digital Romance. Riana specializes in helping people with childhood and love trauma heal and have the love they deserve. You may have wondered what you're doing wrong and why you're falling into the same conflicts or patterns over the years. You may have even beat yourself up about it. Research shows 90% of all adults suffer in love. Yo...
2021-03-1138 min
Man Alive#174: How to Avoid Going Broke - William Matthews Today's Man Alive podcast guest, William Matthews, is the author of three books, including Financial Lessons Learned From My Broke @$$ Friends. He brings lightness, humor and practicality to the financial domain, to help you make smart decisions with your money. It's important to be current with yourself about how you're doing with money these days. Are you making as much as you need? Are you saving for your future? Do you have a clear sense of a financial plan in the short and long term? Money is one of the greatest causes of stress people face. It...
2021-03-0427 min
Man Alive#173: Andropause and Peak Performance - Dr. Nell SmircinaToday's Man Alive podcast guest, Dr. Nell Smircina, said Andropause can start as early as your 30's these days. But wait, do you know what Andropause is? Most men don't and it's important that you do! Andropause can be likened to a woman's experience of menopause. It's very common in our culture to talk about women's hormonal phases but we rarely talk about men's and it's so important! I can't believe I'd never heard of Andropause, and neither have many men I asked about it. If you are struggling with brain fog, tiredness, lowered libido, m...
2021-02-2526 min
Man Alive#172: Overcome Fear and Boost Success - David WoodOn today's Man Alive podcast episode I was joined by David Wood, a former Consulting Actuary to Fortune 100 companies who became #1 on Google for "life coaching," serving 150,000 coaches around the world. David specializes in helping people overcome their fears and reach their goals. To have an amazing career and relationships, a life full of passion, connection and adventure, it is inevitable that you will face fear at some point. Everyone does. The question is, what then? How do you move through fear so you don't miss precious opportunities? David believes that the tough conversations we avoid a...
2021-02-1838 min
Man Alive#171: Building Healthy Masculinity - Ted BunchToday's Man Alive podcast guest, Ted Bunch, is the Chief Development Officer of A Call to Men. He is a leading voice on male socialization, the intersection of masculinity and violence, and healthy, respectful manhood. Ted is the co-author of The Book of Dares: 100 Ways For Boys to be Kind, Bold and Brave. The book has been called "a direct answer to parents' cries for building healthy masculinity, respect, and emotional literacy in their sons." Many men did not grow up feeling safe to reveal all parts of themselves. They are then tempted to hide their hopes, fear...
2021-02-1140 min
Man Alive#170: Why Men Need Community - Dominick Quartuccio and Bryan StaceToday's Man Alive podcast guests, Dominick Quartuccio and Bryan Stace, are the founders of the Great Man Within Podcast and community. Each has their own story of resisting men's groups, but fast forward a few years and each has found incredible support, strength and freedom as they've joined communities of men. Many men have "shoot the shit over beers" relationships, or "hang out and play sports" relationships with other men in their lives. And it's common, when men first hear about men's groups, to think "hell no, I don't want any of that emotional shit," or "No w...
2021-02-0438 min
Man Alive#169: Your Identity is Your Key to Success - Anthony TrucksToday's Man Alive podcast guest, former NFL athlete Anthony Trucks, helps people make SHIFT happen! He sees possibilities where others see limitations. He boldly and humbly walks his talk. Anthony had an incredibly challenging childhood and has created a 7-figure business, helping people achieve their goals, while continuing to prioritize his kids and having a positive impact on the world. The roots of success are deeper than most people realize. If you're attempting to be more successful by managing your actions, but haven't looked at who you are and why you do what you do, today's episode...
2021-01-2839 min
Man Alive#168: Be an Awesome Dad Without Losing Your LifeToday's Man Alive podcast guest, Larry Hagner, is the founder of the Good Dad Project. He is the father of four boys and has been happily married to his wife Jessica for 17 years. Larry is the author of the best-selling book: The Dad's Edge. He also hosts a community of hundreds of men in the Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind. Being a dad is simultaneously one of the most amazing and challenging things you can do. We want to make sure you can actually enjoy your kids and your life, rather than being constantly exhausted, distracted or overwhelmed.
2021-01-2132 min
Man Alive#167: What It Takes For Men to Be Happy Today's Man Alive podcast conversation is with Dr. John Schinnerer, who spent the past 20 years distilling the best research-based tools and methods to help clients overcome anxiety and anger, and move towards a contented and purposeful life. Dr. John was one of three experts to consult with Pixar on the Academy Award-winning movie, Inside Out. He is a nationally recognized speaker and an award-winning author with a top-rated blog and over 200 radio how appearances. For many men, stress, relationship conflict, parenting, disappointments in sex and intimacy, can all get in the way of consistent happiness. In th...
2021-01-1437 min