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We Can Do Better

We Can Do BetterJohn's celibacy, Shaun's criticism, and a plot twistToday, John and Shaun get real about celibacy, the unexpected wisdom of edging and what it means to hold space for change. As they dive into how we show up for friends, and navigate endings with grace (or not), they explore what it means to sit with discomfort and desire.Also on the table: sex in senior living homes, prostate surprises, and the enduring mystery of midnight erections.And then comes the twist: a conversation that starts with podcast logistics quickly turns into something deeper—a surprising reveal that could shift the future of the sh...2025-05-0849 min

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We Can Do BetterMoving on, saying no, and cuddle puddlesToday, John and Shaun get real about what it means to let go - with grace, awkwardness, and a few unexpected laughs. As the podcast edges toward its final episodes, they reflect on the shifting dynamics of friendship, the tension between presence and performance, and the quiet courage it takes to speak the truth out loud. From lighthearted debates about minivans and shower preferences to deeper moments of emotional honesty, this conversation holds space for both the silly and the sincere - and leaves room for what comes next.Mentions:The Costa Rica...2025-05-0150 min

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We Can Do BetterMDMA therapy, libido in older adults, and the end of an eraToday, John and Shaun get real about psychedelic revelations, aging skin, and why they’re rethinking what makes their podcast worth doing. From John’s guided MDMA session and a “my mom never hugged me” breakthrough, to Shaun’s retinol skincare journey and anti-aging the natural way, this episode rides the line between hilarity and healing.They dive into the tension of overcommitting, how time and money shape creative work, and whether Burning Man is really a sex fest (spoiler: not exactly, but there is a Foamy Homies shower rave). Also on the table: the wisdom of the cock...2025-04-2553 min

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We Can Do BetterWorthiness of love, cock ring experiments, and the duty of joyToday, John and Shaun open up about emotional honesty, the fear of being too much, and the art of letting others take care of you. From cock ring experiments and therapist breakthroughs to growing up without unconditional love, they explore the tangled roots of worthiness and connection. Also: the Love Drive podcast is making a comeback, and the house cleaner found the cock rings.They dive into what it means to feel safe in romantic vulnerability, Shaun’s fear of scaring people away with his sadness, and how early family dynamics shape our adult intimacy patterns. Shaun ge...2025-04-1753 min

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We Can Do BetterEmotional availability, waking up alone, and economic collapseToday, John and Shaun get real about singlehood, morning moods, and what it means to wake up feeling alone. From retirement fund fears and post-fire perspective shifts to questioning whether AI can truly touch hearts, they explore how life—and money—quietly reshapes us. Also on the table: LA as the land of opportunity and the timeless wisdom of Winnie the Pooh.They dive into why we’re drawn to emotionally unavailable partners, the love we grew up with, and what it means to truly be seen. Shaun opens up about feeling like the one who always reache...2025-04-1050 min

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We Can Do BetterAnti-aging, mansplaining, and blowing BrianToday, John and Shaun ride the roller coaster of texting anxiety, threesomes, slippery self-care hacks, and the occasional social media meltdown. They break down why a simple “Good morning” text can feel like a high-stakes game and the many unexpected uses of coconut and olive oils.Special guest, Lydia from Face Yoga by Lydia, joins to prove that, yes, your face needs a workout too. Expect expert guidance from Lydia and some endearingly awkward attempts from John and Shaun as they stretch and sculpt their way to eternal youth.The duo also reflects on the emot...2025-04-0352 min

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We Can Do BetterThe orgasm gap, Sabrina Zohar, and picky datersToday, John and Shaun dive into the orgasm gap—why so many women aren’t reaching the finish line in the bedroom. They break down the importance of communication in sex, myths around male performance, and why “homie, your dick’s not enough.”They’re joined by guest, Sabrina Zohar, who shares her insights on modern dating, picky partners, and how unrealistic checklists keep people single. Plus, is blue balls a real thing? Should every guy read She Comes First? And why sometimes, you just need to tap out.People & Res...2025-03-2753 min

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We Can Do BetterConstipation, speed dating, and jealous partnersToday, John and Shaun talk about the struggles of aging, navigating dietary changes, and the unexpected joys of pooping on command. They also discuss the concept of "optimistic nihilism" and the blurred lines between platonic and romantic relationships.They share thoughts on speed dating, social media jealousy, and whether liking photos online is harmless or a sign of "leaky energy." Plus, Shaun opens up about his ski trip, his new “ski wife,” and the complications of modern relationships.People & Social Links:Dayan Kolev on Instagram: @dayan.koleEpisode Resources & Events: Love...2025-03-2050 min

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We Can Do BetterStarting over, writing a book, and divorced in your 50sToday, John and Shaun talk about hair insecurities, moving to Costa Rica, and the challenge of making big life changes. They also discuss dating in Los Angeles, social anxiety, and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone.As they look ahead, John and Shaun brainstorm ways to expand the podcast, from guest appearances on other shows to adding expert guests of their own. Shaun shares insights from a podcast agent he met at a recent party, and they reflect on how networking (even when you don’t feel like it) can open un...2025-03-1352 min

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We Can Do BetterPopping Cherries, Internalized Misogyny, and When To Have KidsToday, John and Shaun talk about internal misogyny, dating older women, how they lost their virginity, and starting over. They also answer two listeners’ questions: how do you know when you’re ready to have kids, and how do you learn to trust yourself and your intuition?You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001Find out more about Shaun and John’s Spring retreat HEREPlease take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. 2025-03-0659 min

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We Can Do BetterThe American “Dream”, Herpes, and Moving to Costa Rica?Today, John and Shaun talk about different styles of communication, the American dream, the meaning behind tattoos, and relocating outside of Los Angeles. They also answer two listeners’ questions: what was the skateboarding life like for you guys, and what’s the best way to disclose to someone that I have herpes?You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001Find out more about Shaun and John’s Spring retreat HEREPlease take a moment and leave us a revi...2025-02-2758 min

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We Can Do BetterCock Rings, Getting Arrested, and Mothering Your PartnerToday, Shaun and John talk about their recent Valentine’s Day retreat, past addictive behaviors, Shaun’s new sex toy, and the benefits of using cock rings in the bedroom. They also answer and give advice on a listener’s question: how can you help your partner without feeling like you’re mothering them?You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001Check out Shaun’s new sex toy HEREPlease take a moment and leave us a review on...2025-02-2056 min

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We Can Do BetterChristianity, Cancel Culture, and Moaning During SexToday, Shaun and John talk about break ups, their Valentine’s Day retreat, making platonic friends, and celebrity drama. They also answer and give advice on a listener’s question: why don’t men make more noise in the bedroom?You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001Please take a moment and leave us a review on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us.Find out more about John’s Breakthrough ExperienceHEREFind out more about John⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...2025-02-131h 00

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We Can Do BetterPicking Up in Public, Leaving LA, and One Hour Work WeeksToday, Shaun and John talk about rebuilding after loss, their struggles getting older, the pressure to be productive, and comparing yourself to others on social media. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: how can men approach women without being “creepy,” and how do you know when you should leave a toxic relationship? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. Find out more abou...2025-02-061h 01

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We Can Do BetterMaking Adult Friends, Meeting Men in Public, and LitteringToday, Shaun and John talk about their relationship with sweets, new love experiences, and making friends in Los Angeles. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: how do I make friends and meet new people when I struggle with social anxiety, and can people stop using delivery apps and go out instead since it’s so hard to meet people in person nowadays? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠...2025-01-3053 min

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We Can Do BetterJohn’s Rise, Shaun’s Date, and No Sugar For 30 DaysToday, Shaun and John talk about their fears regarding the aftermath of the LA fires, thirty day diet challenges, Shaun’s successful first date, and digital detoxes. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: how can I navigate feeling guilty for not wanting to spend time with my friend’s kids, and what does it mean when someone says they need to “cool off” from the relationship? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a...2025-01-2358 min

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We Can Do BetterThe Fire Episode and John Starts OverToday, Shaun and John talk about the LA fires, their Valentine’s Day retreat, and how to help those who were affected by this tragedy. They also listen to a voicemail from one of their followers who lost their home in the fires. You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 As some of you might know, John and his family lost their home in the LA fires. John has started a GoFundMe to support friends and families in Altadena and help with basic needs such as shelter, fo...2025-01-1648 min

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We Can Do BetterPhone Addiction, Morning Routines, and Giving People SpaceHey folks. As some of you might know, John and his family lost their home in the LA fires. John has started a GoFundMe to support friends and families in Altadena and help with basic needs such as shelter, food, and clothing. If you called to donate, please do so here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/basics-needed-for-friends-who-lost-their-homes-today If you were planning on joining our retreat, signing up sooner rather than later is also helpful. Do that here: https://the-angry-therapist.myshopify.com/products/love-thyself-a-winter-retreat-for-singles-with-john-kim-and-shaun-galanos Sending...2025-01-091h 02

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We Can Do BetterShared Phone Plans, Sober Dating, and Talking About MenToday, Shaun and John talk about motorcycles, things they need to work on with their parents, feedback from their first live show, and shared phone plans. They also answer and give advice on a listener’s question: do mixed sobriety relationships work? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Find out more information about the Love Thyself: Valentine's Day Retreat ⁠⁠HERE⁠ Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. Find...2025-01-021h 08

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We Can Do BetterBeing Childfree, Spirituality, and Disappointing OthersToday, Shaun and John talk about choosing a child-free life, fitness, spiritually, and being of service by sharing your gifts. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: where’s the line between being the best version of yourself and being lazy or selfish for prioritizing your needs, and how do you maintain a friendship with someone who doesn’t think women are viewed or treated differently in society? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and lea...2024-12-2659 min

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We Can Do BetterLive From Hollywood - We Can Do BetterToday, Shaun and John do a live podcast recording on the rooftop of the Mama Shelter hotel in Hollywood, California. We talk about dating app fatigue, how to feel confident in LA when it's easy to feel insecure, Shaun's new sex toy collaboration, and we take live questions from the audience about regaining sexual confidence, dating outside the apps, and more! It's a special one, folks. You can leave a one-minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Get your own Girls Get Off x The Love Drive Glass Wand: https://girlsgetoff.com/products/elle-glass-wand Thank...2024-12-251h 14

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We Can Do BetterHeart-Ons, Wounded Masculine & Feminine, and Playing GamesToday, Shaun and John talk about what they want for themselves in 2025, showing emotion by crying, and wounded masculine and feminine energies vs sacred masculine and feminine energies. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: should women hold back and make the men they’re dating chase them, and how do I become less avoidant and not get the “ick” in the early stages of dating? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 RSVP to We Can Do Better Live Podcast at Mama She...2024-12-191h 02

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We Can Do BetterLong Distance with Kids, First Live Podcast, and Taking ComplimentsToday, Shaun and John talk about their upcoming live podcast at Mama Shelter, their Valentine’s Day retreat, depression, and what women look for in men. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: what should you do when you’re dating someone who doesn’t want the same things as you, and any advice on how to handle a long distance relationship when you both have kids? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 RSVP to We Can Do Better Live Podcast at Mama Shelter...2024-12-121h 04

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We Can Do BetterAddiction, I'm Too Picky, and I’m Attracted To My TherapistToday, Shaun and John talk about quitting nicotine, their addictions, complexities of parental relationships, and generational views on money. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: how do I know if I’m being too picky choosing a partner, and do you have any advice on how to channel more of my feminine energy? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. Find out m...2024-12-051h 05

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We Can Do BetterMoney, Finances in Dating, and Being the ProviderToday, Shaun and John talk about a skill Shaun's secretly good at (fixing bikes), communal living, Bitcoin, and money. They also answer and give advice on two listeners' questions: should men be making a certain amount of money before getting into a relationship, and how can my new boyfriend and I navigate fiances? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. Find out more about John ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠...2024-11-281h 01

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We Can Do BetterMoney, Finances in Dating, and Being the ProviderToday, Shaun and John talk about a skill Shaun’s secretly good at (fixing bikes), communal living, Bitcoin, and money. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: should men be making a certain amount of money before getting into a relationship, and how can my new boyfriend and I navigate fiances? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. Find out more about John ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE...2024-11-281h 01

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We Can Do BetterSex Work, Life Purpose, and Lack of SleepToday, Shaun and John talk about riding motorcycles, happy endings, al-anon meetings, and supporting sex workers. They also share positive feedback from their listeners, and answer a listener’s question: how do I begin self-reflecting on my tendencies to cheat? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Find out more about al-anon meetings HERE Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. Find out more about John ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about Shaun ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2024-11-2759 min

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We Can Do BetterThe Election, Women’s Safety, and Soft MenToday, Shaun and John talk about Shaun’s big move to Los Angeles, John and Vanessa’s wedding in Mexico, and how people respond to men crying. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: what does “we can do better” mean in politics for the male community right now, and how can we do better for women’s safety and rights in the US? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. ...2024-11-2756 min

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We Can Do BetterDating After 40, Threesomes (Again), and Moving To LAToday, Shaun and John talk about cutting people out because of political differences, John’s new tattoo, Shaun’s apartment hunt in LA, and feedback from their listeners. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: have you ever thought about having a threesome with John’s wife, Vanessa, and do you have any tips or advice on dating in your 40’s? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Find out more about John ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about Shaun ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Shaun on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ 2024-11-271h 08

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We Can Do BetterDating After 40, Threesomes (Again), and Moving To LAToday, Shaun and John talk about cutting people out because of political differences, John’s new tattoo, Shaun’s apartment hunt in LA, and feedback from their listeners. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: have you ever thought about having a threesome with John’s wife, Vanessa, and do you have any tips or advice on dating in your 40’s? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your rev...2024-11-211h 08

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We Can Do BetterThe Election, Women’s Safety, and Soft MenToday, Shaun and John talk about Shaun’s big move to Los Angeles, John and Vanessa’s wedding in Mexico, and how people respond to men crying. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: what does “we can do better” mean in politics for the male community right now, and how can we do better for women’s safety and rights in the US? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠...2024-11-1456 min

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We Can Do BetterSex Work, Life Purpose, and Lack of SleepToday, Shaun and John talk about riding motorcycles, happy endings, al-anon meetings, and supporting sex workers. They also share positive feedback from their listeners, and answer a listener’s question: how do I begin self-reflecting on my tendencies to cheat? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Find out more about al-anon meetings ⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠ Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. Find out more about John ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...2024-11-0759 min

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We Can Do BetterMale Sexuality, Leaving Your Marriage, and Gen ZToday, John and Shaun talk about fear, negative feedback from listeners, asking for what you need, and male body and bedroom insecurities. They also answer and give advice on two listeners' questions: how do you get the courage to leave a marriage, and how do you deal with jealous feelings in a relationship? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. Jump into John’s new Single...2024-10-311h 08

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We Can Do BetterOur First Fight, Repairing Ruptures, and Repeating PatternsToday, John and Shaun talk about jet skiing to Catalina, their first fight, being seen v.s. fitting in, and repairing after conflict. They also answer and give advice on two listeners' questions: how do I avoid getting into unhealthy relationships, and how much information should I share about my divorce on the first few dates? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. Find out more...2024-10-241h 00

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We Can Do BetterBreaking Up, Dealbreakers, and First Date RejectionToday, John and Shaun talk about Shaun’s first tattoo, getting rejected after one date, different types of breakups, and more “icks” in dating. They also answer and give advice on two listeners' questions: how do you move on from a breakup that completely blindsided you, and how do you stop feeling unworthy after a breakup? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. You can pre-order John's new book...2024-10-171h 10

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We Can Do BetterGetting Over the Ick, First Tattoos, and Cheating (Again)Today, John and Shaun talk about their parents, post travel blues, overthinking your first tattoo, and upcoming creative projects. They also answer and give advice on two listeners' questions: how do I reverse having "the ick" for someone I'm dating, and how long does it take for someone to get over infidelity? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. Find out more about John ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...2024-10-101h 02

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We Can Do BetterExposing Cheaters, Commitment, and WeddingsToday, Shaun and John talk about tattoos, MIGs (most inappropriate guests) at weddings, and not wanting to have kids. They also answer and give advice on two listeners' questions: should I tell someone their partner is cheating on them, and the men I date don't want anything serious after a few months - is it personal? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. Find out...2024-10-0357 min

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We Can Do BetterConsent, Sex Parties, and Jet SkisToday, Shaun and John discuss making romantic connections while traveling, feedback from listeners about consent, sex parties in Berlin, and skinny dipping. They also answer and give advice on two listeners' questions: why does Shaun want to have a "super slutty hot girl summer" instead of a "f*ck boy summer," and is there a list of fool proof questions to ask someone to be more serious with you? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠...2024-09-261h 05

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We Can Do BetterModern Dating, Nude Beaches, and Can I Kiss You?Today, John and Shaun talk about nudity, dating without relying on technology, verbal consent, and ghosting. They also answer and give advice on two listeners' questions: will men lose interest in women if they want to be friends with benefits but without penetration, and how can people flirt without it turning into dirty talk? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. Find out more about John ⁠⁠⁠⁠...2024-09-191h 05

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We Can Do BetterWho Pays On The First Date, Trusting Your Gut, and The Manosphere?Today, John and Shaun discuss travel, dropping into your body, who pays on the first date, and using dating apps to make friends. They also answer and give advice on two listeners' questions: what's the best way to communicate interest in someone after the first date without scaring them off, and how do I check my male friend who's going down a toxic self improvement rabbit hole? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your review means the...2024-09-121h 07

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We Can Do BetterDirty Talk, Molly, and Small WilliesToday, John and Shaun talk about John's first time taking Molly, anal play, threesomes, and ethical porn. They also listen to a few dirty voicemails and give advice on two listeners' questions: why can't men be just as noisy as women in the bedroom, and how does one become more comfortable with dirty talk? Here are the links Shaun and John were talking about in today's episode! A Worksheet To Help You Talk To Partners About Sex How To Dirty Talk Ethical Porn: xconfessions.com (Erika Lust) & Makelovenotporn.tv (Cindy Gallop) You...2024-09-051h 10

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We Can Do BetterErectile Dysfunction, Bad Friends, and Men with DepressionToday, John and Shaun discuss emotional safety in the bedroom, erectile dysfunction, and compromise in friendships. They also answer and give advice on two listeners' questions: what's the best way to be vulnerable with your partner so they don't use it against you, and am I wasting my time dating people who aren't looking for a serious relationship when I want one? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠. Your review means the world to us. ...2024-08-291h 08

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We Can Do BetterHelping Men, Libido Discrepancy, and People PleasingToday, Shaun and John discuss controlling behaviors that show up unconsciously, breaking up with friends, and providing a safe space for men on this podcast. They also answer and give advice on two listeners' questions: what's the concept behind "bros before hoes," and how do you deal with libido differences in a long term relationship? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠. Your review means the world to us. Find out...2024-08-221h 07

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We Can Do BetterThe Orgasm Gap, Anger Management, and Should We Break Up?Today, John and Shaun talk about their recent retreat experiences, celebrity man crushes, and their first blowjobs. They also answer and give advice on two listeners' questions: Is it a woman's responsibility to ask the man she's dating to go down on her, and how do I know when (or if) I should pull the plug on a connection after giving it a fair chance? You can leave a one-minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Please take a moment and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review means the...2024-08-151h 13

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We Can Do BetterThe Skidmark Bandit, No Good Men, and Our New HotlineToday, Shaun and John talk about how men struggle to be vulnerable, abandonment wounds from childhood, thirst traps, and their new voicemail hotline. They also answer two listener questions: how should I tell my boyfriend he's leaving skid marks on the bedsheets? And where do I find a good man to date after doing the inner work and being single for so long? You can leave a one minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001 Find out more about John ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about Shaun ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow S 2024-08-0859 min

We Can Do Better

We Can Do BetterVasectomies, Sex Toys, and Should Women Ask Men Out?Today, John and Shaun discuss how they handle criticism on social media, men getting vasectomies, using sex toys in the bedroom, and hall passes for celebrity crushes. They also answer a listener's question and give advice about whether women should wait for men to chase them, or if they should ask men out first. Find out more about John ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about Shaun ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Shaun on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠2024-08-011h 00

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We Can Do BetterManopause, How To Flirt, and My BF Steals My PantiesToday, Shaun and John discuss hairstyle insecurities, aging, and the ethics of keeping exes' nudes. They bring on two live caller's and give advice on how to bring more flirty energy into your life, and what to do about a boyfriend's panty kink. Find out more about John ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about Shaun ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Shaun on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠2024-07-2556 min

We Can Do Better

We Can Do BetterKinky John, Dealing with Anger, and Golden ShowersToday, Shaun and John touch on their kinks, seeking therapy, experiences growing up, and “parts work.” They also bring on their first two live callers and answer their questions. The first caller asks how to set boundaries and distance yourself from unhealthy people. The second caller seeks their guidance on coping with anger towards systemic injustices and daily dilemmas. Find out more about John ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about Shaun ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Shaun on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠2024-07-181h 00

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We Can Do BetterAge Gaps, Big D*ck Energy, and Short ShortsToday, Shaun and John discuss the concept of 'nectar' as a source of joy, and retiring the term 'Big Dick Energy.' For the Q&A, they tackle when to define the relationship and what the most appropriate age gap in relationships is. Find out more about John ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about Shaun ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Shaun on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠ 2024-07-111h 01

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We Can Do BetterThreesomes, Deleting Your Ex, and Ankle Socks Are For Old PeopleToday, John and Shaun discuss ankle socks, and sexual terms like 'stealthing.' For the Q&A, they tackle the topics of keeping mementos from past relationships, retroactive jealousy, threesomes, and more. Here are the links Shaun was talking about in this episode: Yoga Nidra For Deep Rest Radish House, Oakland Find out more about John ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ Follow John on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about Shaun ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ Follow Shaun on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠HERE 2024-07-041h 06

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We Can Do BetterWhy We Date A**holes, Disclosing STIs, and Why Does My Ex Watch My Stories?Today, John and Shaun touch on the challenges of dealing with criticism, and disclosing herpes status. For the Q&A, they explore why we tend to date a**holes, and what it means when our exes still watch our stories. You can read Shaun's article, How to Talk About Sexual Health For the First Time, HERE Find out more about John ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Follow John on Instagram ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Find out more about Shaun ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Follow Shaun on Instagram ⁠⁠HERE 2024-06-271h 00

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We Can Do BetterStop Interrupting Me, Height Differences in Dating, and Dealing with InfidelityToday, John and Shaun read some feedback from listeners about their new podcast. For the Q&A, they dive into the significance of height in dating, and explore the topic of infidelity. Find out more about John ⁠HERE⁠ Follow John on Instagram ⁠HERE⁠ Find out more about Shaun ⁠HERE⁠ Follow Shaun on Instagram ⁠HERE 2024-06-2055 min

We Can Do Better

We Can Do BetterThe Importance of Sexual CompatibilityIn the first episode of We Can Do Better, John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Shaun Galanos (The Love Drive) share their excitement and fears about the new venture and collaboration. They dive into their addictive tendencies, the importance of sexual compatibility in a relationship, and give advice on how to navigate the dating scene. Find out more about John HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about Shaun HERE Follow Shaun on Instagram HERE 2024-06-131h 10

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosBad Vibes Only with Nora McInernyNora McInerny is an award-winning podcast host of ‘Terrible, Thanks For Asking,’ speaker, and author of several books, including her new book “Bad Vibes Only.” Shaun and Nora discuss vulnerability porn, their relationship with social media, and how they feel about posting everything online. What you'll learn (or why you should care): Toxic positivity and “good vibes only” mentality How to love people we deeply disagree with How to accept that people’s lives are not as perfect as we think Where to find Nora Buy her new book “Bad Vibes Only” List...2022-11-2258 min

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosYou Are Codependent with Vanessa BennettThis episode guest is Vanessa Bennett, Codependency Expert and Holistic Psycho-Therapist and author of “It’s Not Me, It’s You”. Vanessa talks about what codependency is, if it’s always bad and how we can balance being dependent with another person without being “needy”. Shaun and Vanessa discuss how people have lost connection with their feelings, and offer examples for how to express feelings with someone who might not be comfortable with having such conversations. What you'll learn (or why you should care): What to do if your partner is following hotties on IG W...2022-08-301h 12

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosAll You Need To Know About Dating with Damona HoffmanOur guest is dating and love coach Damona Hoffman, who's been coaching people for over 15 years on online and offline dating. In this episode, Shaun and Damona share their best online dating practices, what to ask on a first date, and how to best screen for people who are a good match. Shaun and Damona answer some rapid-fire questions, including What are guys looking for during the first date? Who pays for the first date? What to do if he's a nine but follows 1000s of Instagram models? What you'll learn (or why...2022-08-091h 37

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosHaving Hotter Sex with Yana Tallon-HicksToday's guest is Yana Tallon-Hicks, a past podcast guest on how to be an ethical hookup, ethical slut, sex writer, therapist, and author of ‘Hot and Unbothered: how to think about, talk about, talk about, and have the sex you really want.’ In this episode, Shaun and Yana talk about sex, shame in receiving feedback from our partner(s), and trying new things more than once. Shaun and Yana take listeners' questions all about sex, answering doubts such as, Will vibrators desensitize my clitoris? How to be more comfortable with my body? How to squirt, deal w...2022-07-191h 17

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosThe Dangers of Instagram Therapy with Seerut ChawlaSeerut K. Chawla, an integratic psychotherapist discusses about the dangers of cancel culture and of “Instagram therapy”. In this episode, Seerut and Shaun talk about the problems with dating in the modern world, why older men date younger women and the idea of being a forever-student. What you'll learn (or why you should care): How consistency and hard work trump talent and the fallacy of the "overnight success" How to deal with short bouts of depression How to speak to yourself more kindly, while staying accountable Where to find Seerut...2022-07-121h 31

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosConflict Resolution with Lane AllisonCouples coach Lane Allison talks about conflict resolution, relationships and intimacy in this episode. She explains different approaches for how to resolve conflicts with your partner(s). Shaun and Lane open up about previous relationships, cheating, and choosing between taking breaks or breaking up. What you'll learn (or why you should care): Practical techniques for de-escalating conflicts with your partner(s) What to do if you think you are being cheated on How to keep a long-distance relationship healthy and fun Where to find Ilana: Lane on Ins...2022-05-311h 17

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosAnswering Your Dating Questions with Ilana DunnIlana Dunn, the host of ‘Seeing Other People’ podcast, talks about modern dating, her experiences, and advice. She answers dating questions, from getting to know new people to understand when a relationship has come to an end. Shaun and Ilana discuss deal breakers in relationships, how to not overthink being single, and share past dating experiences What you'll learn (or why you should care): How to be friends with your ex and date other people Where to find dates outside of apps and how to approach people you are interested in Reasonable expec...2022-05-171h 15

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosThe Hard Relationship Questions with Susan PiverIn this episode, Susan Piver, New York Times bestselling author and Buddhist teacher, discusses what are the most important questions to ask your partner before committing to them. The point of asking these questions is not to directly come to an agreement, she says, but to get to know our partners intimately. Susan and Shaun talk about deal-breaker questions in relationships, sharing their insights and experiences with their partners. What you'll learn (or why you should care): Why loving someone doesn’t necessarily mean you will be able to make a life toget...2021-11-3050 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosAre You Desperate For Love?Well, join the club! Let's normalize wanting to be in love, seeking clarity and commitment in our relationships, and talking early and often about our relationship desires, needs, and dreams. Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join Ask Shaun a video question: https://bit.ly/askshaunaquestion 2021-05-2512 min

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosNo Failed RelationshipsI don't believe in failed relationships and I don't think any relationship that ends is a waste of time. They're opportunities for you to learn about your relational needs, desires, expectations, and a beautiful chance to get to know yourself more. Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join Ask Shaun a video question: https://bit.ly/askshaunaquestion 2021-05-1812 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosHow to Make Friends As Adults with Adam Smiley PoswolskyAdam Smiley Poswolsky is a millennial workplace expert, motivational speaker, and author of The Quarter-Life Breakthrough, The Breakthrough Speaker, and Friendship in the Age of Loneliness. As an expert at fostering human connection, he discusses the loneliness epidemic: ⅔ of Americans are lonely. Loneliness is a chronic illness that affects all of us. In order to overcome that loneliness, he shares practical tips on how to make new friends as adults, during a pandemic. Shaun shares his struggles of feeling lonely when he moved to Montreal, he talks about his strategy on how to reach out to friends wh...2021-04-2758 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosAre You Emotionally Available?Finding emotionally available, secure, and loving people to date is the holy grail of the dating world. Find one of these mystical creatures, and you're guaranteed smooth sailing until the end of days. Just kidding. But you'll have a better chance at a loving relationship with a kind, caring, and respectful person, and you might avoid some unnecessary heartbreak. And at the same time, it's worth considering if you are emotionally available yourself? Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses 2021-04-2218 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosA Big Life Update from ShaunHey there. Here's what's been going on for me these last few months, and what the following months will bring for my life and my podcast. Some links that I mention in the episode: Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join Ask Shaun a video question: https://bit.ly/askshaunaquestion The original Love Drive Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thelovedrive 2021-04-0719 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosWhy You're Still Single with Kat HarrisIn this episode, Kat Harris, relationship coach and author of Sexless in the City, discusses how to deal with life plans that continue changing and the sadness that comes from living a life that’s different than what you expected. Kat and Shaun talk about grieving your dreams, how to be honest with yourself, and the importance of keeping your expectations in check. What you'll learn (or why you should care): How to overcome being a victim to your relationship status How to accept that a relationship might end How not get...2021-02-021h 07

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosPep Talk:The Goldilocks Principle of DatingDon't change who you are to be in a relationship. No matter what you do, you'll never be enough for some people. And no matter how you tone yourself down, you'll always be too much for others. Join Getting Your Needs Met: Identify Your Needs and Make Requests with Confidence A 4-week course with Shaun Galanos on learning how identify what needs aren't being met in your life, finding a variety of ways of getting them met, and making requests for pretty much anything. Join us http://thelovedrive.com/needs 2021-01-2711 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosPep Talk: How To Ask for SpaceThere's nothing easy about asking your loved one for space, and yet, fire needs air. Join Getting Your Needs Met: Identify Your Needs and Make Requests with Confidence A 4-week course with Shaun Galanos on learning how identify what needs aren't being met in your life, finding a variety of ways of getting them met, and making requests for pretty much anything. Join us http://thelovedrive.com/needs 2021-01-1915 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosThe Wisdom of Your Body with Tara GaleanoIn this episode, Tara Galeano - a licenced professional counsellor, certificed sex therapist, author, speaker and coach - discusses the wisdom of our body and the importance of using it as a great input for listening to ourselves, beyond thinking. Shaun and Tara talk about the essential practice of breathing and mindfulness to come back to the body and staying in the present moment. What you'll learn (or why you should care): How to listen and trust what your body is telling you Why we need to start to recognize and honour th...2020-12-0835 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosPep Talk: Here Is Why I Love RejectionRejection makes space for something better to enter your life, as long as you can let go. Join The Confidence Course A 4-week course with Shaun Galanos and Jillian Richardson on owning your power, loving your body, and speaking up for yourself in love, life, and at work. http://thelovedrive.com/confidence Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter 2020-11-2508 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosPep Talk: Ghosters Suck, And....No one likes a ghoster. And there are a few valid reasons why people ghost. Here's how to deal with them... Join The Confidence Course A 4-week course with Shaun Galanos and Jillian Richardson on owning your power, loving your body, and speaking up for yourself in love, life, and at work. http://thelovedrive.com/confidence Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter 2020-11-1710 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosPep Talk: I Hate Relationship AmbiguityIf you want clarity in your relationships, you'll have to step up and ask for it. Join The Confidence Course A 4-week course with Shaun Galanos and Jillian Richardson on owning your power, loving your body, and speaking up for yourself in love, life, and at work. http://thelovedrive.com/confidence Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter 2020-11-1008 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosPep Talk: Are You Scared of Opening Up?And do you find yourself in relationships with emotionally unavailable people? Join The Confidence Course A 4-week course with Shaun Galanos and Jillian Richardson on owning your power, loving your body, and speaking up for yourself in love, life, and at work. http://thelovedrive.com/confidence Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter 2020-11-0311 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosPep Talk: Build a Big, Bold, Beautiful LifeI want you to have a big, bold, beautiful life, and that's gonna require some serious courage, and self-esteem to know that you deserve it. Join The Confidence Course A 4-week course with Shaun Galanos and Jillian Richardson on owning your power, loving your body, and speaking up for yourself in love, life, and at work. http://thelovedrive.com/confidence Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter 2020-10-2713 min

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosA Gay Man's Guide to Life with Britt EastBritt East - an inspirational speaker and author - talks about the challenges of finding love as a gay man, and how that applies to all relationships.. He shares the importance of coming out as a tool for everyone to get out of their closet and live a more authentic life. Shaun and Britt discuss how same-sex attraction doesn’t necessarily define our sexual orientation and they encourage giving in to curiosity, with an emphasis on developing communications skills with our lover(s). What you'll learn (or why yo...2020-10-2059 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosExploring Sexual Intimacy with Sade FerrierSade Ferrier - an Associate marriage and family Therapist and Intimacy Coach - discusses sexual intimacy and how to feel safe in a relationship. Sexual intimacy is multidimensional, as she clarifies, it’s more than intercourse and more than sex. Sade shares the importance and challenges of accepting your lover and Shaun shares a practice called Desires, Fears, and Boundaries. Shaun shares a useful practice for better communication about sex or intimacy practices based on understanding our desires, fears and boundaries. What you'll learn (or why you should care): Wh...2020-10-131h 06

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosSetting Healthy and Loving Boundaries with Kelsey Grant pt. 2Kelsey Grant - a Love Educator and Relationship Coach - discusses how to set consequences to boundaries from a place of self-respect and love for the other person. What happens after we set boundaries for our relationships? How can we hold the other person and ourselves accountable for respecting these boundaries? Kelsey and Shaun share scripts and real-life situations in which boundaries may be crossed, what to do about it, and how to lovingly address them. What you'll learn (or why you should care): The difference between ultimatums and boundary consequences How t...2020-10-061h 04

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosReconnecting to Your Body with Madelanne Rust-d'EyeMadelanne Rust-d’Eye – a somatic psychotherapist, counselor, and facilitator - shares her knowledge on somatics and body-informed leadership. Her approach is body-focused, practical and experiential, and scientifically-based. She looks at the body as a phenomenon, as an experience to be understood. Madelanne talks about the interwoven realities of the brain and body, discussing what somatic practices we should be doing if we want to be capable of connection and partnership. What you'll learn (or why you should care): The importance of practicing embodiment and noticing the sensory experiences in our bodies The impact of inte...2020-09-2956 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosMismatched Libidos in Relationships with Kai WerderKai Weder, a sex educator, coach, and healing and wellness practitioner, discusses desire discrepancy. When are the tools and the steps to be taken when our partner has a different libido than we do? What you'll learn (or why you should care): Get curious about how we define desire, sex, and libido! How to deal with mismatched libido? What can you do that deepens the connection without genital stimulation? Shaun shares the three part invite to invite new practices to his love life Where to find : Follow Kai on Instagram Visit...2020-09-0158 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosPep Talk: Life Is Hard; Find Your PeopleLife is hard. And it's infinitely easier when you surround yourself with loving people. Find those people, and share your pain with them. Another pep talk from Shaun Galanos. Join The Lovebird Club A private community for those who value love, trust, and intimacy. For contributing lovebirds only: https://thelovedrive.com/thelovebirdclub Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter 2020-08-2512 min

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosRelationship Compatibility with The Yoni Empire (Part 2)Elena Rossi is a pleasure and slow sex educator, co-founder of a sex toy company, and creator behind the popular Instagram account The Yoni Empire. Elena and I unpack what it means to be authentically you in all relationships, and what is so scary about that. This is part two of our two-part conversation. What you'll learn (or why you should care): The importance of compatibility in a relationship How our coping mechanisms can dampen our growth Hot to look inside for the answers you already have Links and Resources: A...2020-05-2845 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosBeing Yourself in Relationship with The Yoni Empire (Part 1)Elena Rossi is a pleasure and slow sex educator, co-founder of a sex toy company, and creator behind the popular Instagram account The Yoni Empire. Elena and I unpack what it means to be authentically you in all relationships, and what is so scary about that. This is part one of our two-part conversation. What you'll learn (or why you should care): How not to dilute yourself when trying to attract a partner The three options available to you when others won't meet your needs How to distinguish between self-work and bringing it up to...2020-05-2645 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosI Received an Erotic Massage from Shaun GalanosIf you haven't heard part 1, I strongly recommend you start there. One of my former clients shares what prompted her to reach out to me, what the session felt like from beginning to end, and what lasting effects she experienced from receiving loving touch and attention from me. We explore the importance of slowing (everything) down, what giving loving touch looks (and feels) like, and why it's crucial to be curious about your partner's sexuality. You don't want to miss this one. Resources Aphrodite's Daughters: Women's Sexual Stories and the...2019-10-2238 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosI Gave Erotic Massages with Shaun GalanosI'm a former erotic masseur. I don't talk about that part of my life very often, but when I do, I record a whole podcast episode on it. Find out what it was like providing erotic massage to women in San Francisco. I answer every question you might have about the topic. From what it costs, to how I found my clients, and what brought me to start that practice in the first place. You're not going to want to miss this one. Get The Love Drive Booklist https://thelovedrive.com/booklist Emotional A...2019-10-1548 min

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosStorytime: Heart to Heart with ShaunHey, lovebirds. It's been a while since I've shared with you what's happening for me. There's been a lot of growth for me in the last two years (and especially in the last 6 weeks) and wanted to take this opportunity to share some of it with you. I'm also taking this time to talk about how The Love Drive came to be, what kind of work I'm currently doing, and where The Love Drive is headed. The Love Drive original taxi videos The booklist The newsletter How to support the podcast 2019-10-0825 min

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosFree Love Advice: Communicating Needs in BedThe woman I'm speaking to today doesn't like the way her partner touches her, nor does she like to give the kind of touch that he wants. Are they doomed to have a mismatch in what they want, or is there a way to invite curiosity into the bedroom? Together, we explore how bringing curiosity, compassion, and respect to your conversation about what you need in bed can lead to greater connection and closeness with your partner. If you'd like your very own free love advice, head over to thelovedrive.com/freeloveadvice or email me at ...2019-03-1927 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosThe Joy of Giving Massage with Shai PlonskiWe often give massage to receive, but Shai is a firm believer that you can get as much joy from giving a massage as you can from receiving one. His new best-selling book, The Joy of Giving Massage, is all about maximizing the pleasure you get from giving a great massage. Massage is no longer what you need to get through in order to get yours. It's a practice to meditate, connect with yourself, and deepen the intimacy between you and the person receiving the massage. Shai Plonski has been practicing and teaching Thai Yoga Massage for ov...2019-01-1554 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosFree Love Advice: Should I Leave My Husband?A woman wants to know if she should leave her husband of 10 years. She also gets painfully vulnerable about hating her body. We talk about knowing when it's time to leave your partner, why we fall into negative self-talk, how we can best accept the body that we have even though we don't like the way it looks. This is a tender and heart-warming conversation about being human. I think you're going to like it.' Show Notes: If you have a question for The Love Drive you can either sign up for...2018-10-3040 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosLoving Your Body with Meghan TonjesMeghan Tonjes is (self-proclaimed)Fat, Blessed, and Thriving. She's a musician, podcaster, and YouTuber, but she's also a hilarious, witty, badass, charming, and hard-working woman that has a lot of wisdom to share when it comes to loving one's own body. She's been producing YouTube videos for as long as YouTube has been around and knows a few things about the mean things people can say about your body, and how to rise above it. She's sassy as hell, and as big a flirt as I am. I loved recording this episode with her, and I...2018-10-091h 06

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosFree Love Advice: Should I Stop Cheating?I spoke with a woman that has been seeing both men for over a year without either of them knowing anything about the other. She wanted help figuring out who she should choose. No pressure. Then I spoke with a man trying to forgive his ex for cheating on him, and then another conversation with a young woman who is stuck in an abusive relationship. All of this on my birthday. Thank you, everyone! Show Notes: Find detailed show notes about this episode here. Esther Perel's book, The State of A...2018-10-0249 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosLiving in a sex-positive community with Lila DonnoloIt can be hard to find out about play parties (sex parties) if you're not 'in the know'. Good thing for you, Lila Donnolo is very much 'in the know'. She lives in a sex-positive intentional community in Brooklyn called Hacienda House. We discuss the ins and outs of living in such a community, how to get invited to play parties, some of the etiquette required to fully enjoy yourself, and more. Lila is also the host Horizontal With Lila, a podcast on intimacy that is recorded lying down. Lila is warm, generous, and her voice sounds...2018-09-2551 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosFinding Your Life Partner with Sarrah RoseSarrah Rose is a sexual empowerment coach living in Austin, Texas. We discuss what it means to be sexually empowered, how we can best go about finding our ideal partner, and what it means to communicate honestly. Show notes: Find out more about The Love Drive and find detailed show notes for this episode here: www.thelovedrive.com/ep27 Find Sarrah Rose on her website and on Instagram. Check out Sarrah's course list here. This show has been produced by Shaun Galanos with help from Gilford Street Studios. 2018-09-1841 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosAsking People Out Safely with Charlie GlickmanCharlie Glickman, Ph.D. is a sex educator, relationship coach, and co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Prostate Pleasure. He shares with us his invitation template for creating a situation for people to say yes rather than cases where they have to say no. Whether you're asking for a date, sex, or a business meeting, you can use this invitation template just about anywhere. We also discuss why some people have a hard time saying no, what it means to be sexually empowered, and take a quick peek at what it means to pleasure your prostate. 2018-07-311h 17

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosThe Heartbreak Survival Guide with Sam LamottSam Lamott is an artist, writer, and the founder of Hello Humans, a platform for storytellers who capture the truth of what it means to be human. Sam also happens to be heartbroken and shares with us exactly what he did to get out of the hole and start living his life again. What do you do when the love of your life tells you it's over and walks out the door? You spend a week wallowing in self-pity, eating cheesecake, and crying your heart out. Then you slowly pick yourself back up, one piece a...2018-06-1240 min

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosSex Addiction with Ashley Miller, MFT Ashley Miller is a psychotherapist In San Francisco, California who specializes in treating folks with addiction issues. Together we talk about the many different ways in which sex addiction can show up in your life, how it can negatively affect you and the people around you, and what steps you can take to start the recovery process. Show Notes: Get show notes and videos from this episode on my website. You can find Ashley Miller on her website and Facebook. She practices out of San Francisco, and can also do Skype se...2018-05-281h 09

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosGender and Technology with Julia DyckHow does the gender of the people developing technology affect how we use those technologies? What role does sexuality play in the modern workplace? How can we solve for the gender gap in specific industries? Julia Dyck is an interdisciplinary artist, feminist radio host, and likes to explore all aspects of our techno-world from the perspective of the women living in it. Join us as we discuss gender and sexuality in the tech workplace, along with discussions on consent in early-stage dating, how to speak up in the presence of sexist speech in group settings, and more.2018-05-221h 00

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosSexual Dysfunction in Men with Dr. Scott JacobsonDr. Scott Jacobson is board certified Family Medicine doctor. He provides traditional medical care as well as functional medicine, a holistic approach using diet, stress reduction and herbs, including cannabis to manage chronic disease. We apply the principles of functional medicine to the issue of sexual dysfunction in men. We explore the various reasons why men experience a decrease in libido, how lowered libido can lead to erectile dysfunction, and how premature ejaculation fits into all this. You’ll learn what you can do today to improve your sex life, how to increase your testosterone nat...2018-04-301h 04

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The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosWomen's Pelvic Health with Laura SchaeferLaura Schaefer is a certified pelvic floor physical therapist in Montreal and has been helping women treat pelvic pain and regain their ability to enjoy sex again. We talk about what a pelvic floor therapist does and why you should probably see one at some point in your life, what women can do to prevent painful intercourse before it happens, why the mighty Kegel isn’t as great as people make it out to be, and some self care tips for keeping your vulva happy and moisturized. Show Notes: Get show notes and vi...2018-04-231h 17

The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosDesires, Fears, and Boundaries with Frank MondeoseFrank Mondeose is a sacred sexuality coach. Together, we explore the practice of sharing our desires, fears, and boundaries with our partner. It's an incredibly beautiful practice and promotes sharing, understanding, and loving connection. We also touch on asking for what you want, how to cultivate magic in the bedroom, and ways of deepening your connection to your partner. It's a beautiful conversation; you're going to love it. Show Notes: The post on my website: http://thelovedrive.com/the-spiritual-playboy/ The Love Drive: www.thelovedrive.com Frank Mondeose: https...2018-04-171h 17