RE-RELEASE: Why We Run In Relationships

In this vulnerable solo episode, John Kim explores love and sex addiction through the lens of attachment, emotional regulation, childhood wounds, and relationship ruptures. After a painful conflict with his partner, John reflects on how love can become a way to regulate anxiety, ...  Show more

What happens when two men in their 50s look back at the childhood pain that shaped them and realize friendship can be medicine? John rides in the car with therapist, author, and longtime friend Sam Louie for an honest conversation about Asian shame, childhood trauma, masculinity, ...  Show more

The most challenging calls he has received. (1:24) The shift in divorce statistics. (6:29) Why men need work, family, and a higher purpose. (9:59) You can't do anything hard based on feel. (15:43) The new rules for a successful marriage. (17:55) The power in celebrating wins and ...  Show more

Today, 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 jea ...

In this insightful Friday episode, Scott Smith explores the three fundamental relationship dynamics that shape our connections with others. Drawing from his own 18-year marriage experience, Scott breaks down how relationships exist on a spectrum from completely independent to cod ...  Show more

Today, 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? 

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