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#146: Monarey Martinez - When It's OK To Bail On Bad Dates

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Monarey Martinez. Monarey shares her thoughts on the legitimacy of her zodiac, the problem with taking accountability for who we’re attracted to, how to differentiate judgement from discernment, the biggest hurdles facing single people in their 30’s, when it’s okay to bail on a date, why she deleted hinge, why we’re lucky to have voice prompts, and much more. Plus, we swap nightmare first date stories.

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#145: Leah Carroll - Dopamine Stacking 101 for Beating ADHD

In this episode, I’m joined by ADHD coach Leah Carroll. Leah shares what misconceptions we have about ADHD, the trouble with task initiation, what fears often drive our procrastination, why ADHDers struggle with memory and object permanence, why there are more diagnoses now than ever, why people with ADHD tend to people-please, the dopamine problem and the dopamine solution to getting through your to-do list, how to initiate “momentum tasks,” the importance of externalizing your brain, reducing friction, and getting more done, how to handle conflict with ADHD, and much more.

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#144: Dr. Todd Giardina - Why Modern Relationships Feel So Hard

In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist and relationship coach Dr. Todd Giardina. He shares how societal pressure shapes our expectations for gender roles in relationships, how to navigate splitting household labor and co-parenting, stopping ineffective argument strategies, removing the guesswork out of your conflicts, Dr. Giardina’s relationship equation and how to apply it, which stereotypes make men and women misunderstand each other, what role the patriarchy plays in suppressing men's ability to express their emotions, if chivalry is still allowed, common misconceptions about seeking therapy, why all of us could benefit from therapy as a form of optimization, why some people fail at therapy, the reason ghosting culture has become normalized, how men should find healthier ways to articulate complex emotions, and much more.

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#143: Solène Vangout - Manifesting for Skeptics & Believers

In this episode, I’m joined by brand advisor and manifesting coach Solène Vangout. She shares her working definition of manifesting, how she reconciled her logic with her ability to believe, how to let go authentically and surrender, how to notice when you’re “forcing it”, tools to help rumination, why you shouldn’t obsess about technique, what identifying blocks can look like, what happens when you manifest money and relationships, what’s behind money manifestation, how science supports manifesting, how to be grateful for rejection, and much more. 

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#142: Sam Lopez - Female Line Karma

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Sam Lopez. Sam debriefs me on adjusting to Austin, her experience moving in male dominated spaces, how mom life has changed her perspective, why she got hooked on hot yoga, what weird and unsolicited advice she’s gotten about babies, what we might actually need from men, why women have replaced porn with reading, how she deals with intrusive thoughts, the cleaning splits that matter for her household, what it was like to give birth at home, why karmic female lineage matters, and much more.

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#141: Danielle Murcurio - What a Snake Year to a Horse Year Really Means

In this episode, I’m joined by Danielle Mercurio. Danielle works in all things metaphysical; astrology, numerology, your birth chart, and home clearings. She shares how studying the metaphysical supports mental health, the significance of the shift we’re going through in 2026, which cycles are currently changing, how to interpret numerology, why you shouldn’t feel fearful of the planets and predictions, the symbolism of moving out of a snake year into a horse year, how astrologers get their intel, ways to prepare the energy in your home for abundance, how to build a wealth corner, how to co-create with the planets, and much more.

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#140: Laura Danger - Why Women Are Done With Mediocre Men

In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Danger. Author of, “No More Mediocre: A Call to Reimagine Our Relationships and Demand More.“  Laura shares why having a boyfriend doesn’t have to be embarrassing and why so many women are moving to de-center men. We discuss the merit of Cher recently calling out Dax Shepard on his podcast, why we’re disillusioned about public couples, spotting signs of an abusive partner, what she thought of the butter-dish fiasco, why wives post their husbands’ bad behavior online, why men are finally getting held accountable (online, anyway), the Zach Bryan caption scandal, how to define weaponized incompetence and how to handle it, common red flag reactions, when weaponized incompetence becomes dangerous, how to set up your relationship for equitable success, how to delegate in a relationship, mediocre behavior to watch out for, and much more.  

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#139: Keegan Tatum - The Real Reason Politics Feels Personal

In this episode, I’m joined by Political Science and Psychology of Politics creator Keegan Tatum. Keegan shares why we merge our identities with politics, what failed ambitions precede many right-wing influencers’ careers, the financial incentive of artists to “grift,” why political party affiliation is emotion-driven, what emotional intelligence has to do with political leaning, why conservatives are afraid of change, what stances centrists take, how to tolerate uncertainty, how theory of mind works, why MAGA are hypocrites when it comes to freedom, ICE, and small government, what creates an authoritarian personality and beliefs, some of the greatest challenges facing journalism, and much more.

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#138: Hanna Dickinson - Deal Breakers in Dating

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Hanna Dickinson. Hanna shares why she thinks we date people we don’t like, why we might be too picky, how the dating scene is much easier for men than women, why dating a “10” might actually suck, whether Tik Tok is helping or hurting dating culture, her red flags, what different outcomes might arise when a partner cheats and why some people stay, the pros and cons of dating older men, where marrying for money gets tricky, what it’s like to date the divorced, how to handle friends in toxic relationships, her icks, her post-breakup protocol, and much more.

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#137: Dr. Gary Sprouse - Realistic Optimism from The Less Stress Doc

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Gary Sprouse, a former primary care physician and author of “Highway To Your Happy Place. He shares how to define stress in your life, what common misconceptions we have about stress, how to define “stress blindness,” why social media plays a large role in today’s heightened stress levels, why most of us experience stress, what differences men and women have around worrying, and what makes a woman’s stress worse.

Dr. Sprouse also shares practical tools for breaking down worries so they feel less overwhelming, building realistic optimism, strengthening relationships to reduce stress, and creating small daily habits that actually work.

You’ll also learn how to build an “empathy wall,” how to find your personal happy place, and simple mindset shifts that can significantly lower your stress levels over time, and much more.

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