Podcast

The Master Does Nothing (Yet Leaves Nothing Undone) (036)

Does life sometimes seem like an unending sequence of frustrations and disappointments? Do you ever feel like “I’m damned if I do, damned if I don’t!” (especially in relationship)? Is it possible that living masterfully actually takes LESS effort than you currently exert? In this episode, we explore LIVING PARADOX: Can you be honest AND … Read more

The Profound Gifts of Heartbreak & Illness w/ Adam Piandes (035)

What are your addictions helping you avoid? Can illness – and heartbreak – be the best gift for you? Do you (ever) make an intimate partner responsible for your pain? Adam Piandes is a dear friend of mine. He and I first met back in 2014 on a 3-hour road trip up the pacific coast … Read more

(Pt 2) A More Beautiful World w/ Charles Eisenstein (034)

Are you ever discouraged by your limited impact on the world? Do you struggle to find purpose, or perhaps you have purpose yet struggle to balance that and being present with your loved ones? Are you even connected to what you really care about? This is part 2 of my conversation with Charles Eisenstein (Part … Read more

(Pt 1) A More Beautiful World w/ Charles Eisenstein (033)

You know those people you don’t like … do you really know what it’s like to be them? Do you see yourself as alone in the world, or part of a greater whole? Did you know the current political climate – which has you either upset or checked out – can be liberating for you? … Read more

It Hurts To Live Your Purpose (It Hurts More NOT To!) (032)

Are you struggling to figure out your purpose? Maybe you’re clear on your purpose, but it’s often a struggle to fully live it? Do you fear intimate relationship could get in the way of fulfilling on your purpose? A few days ago, a man wrote these words to me:  Hey Bryan  Recently became aware of … Read more

How to Make Meditation (and Isolation) Actually Work For You w/ Shinzen Young (031)

Can you learn to be happy no matter your external conditions? How does meditation, or simple mindfulness, play a big role in that? Don’t see any benefit when you meditate? (try the technique in this episode) Shinzen Young is the author of the groundbreaking book, The Science of Enlightenment. This episode will appeal more to … Read more

Why Men Can’t Be Friends With Women They’re Attracted To (And Some Can) (030)

Can a man be genuine friends with a woman he’s attracted to? Can you ignore, or transmute, the pull of sexual polarity when it would otherwise threaten your relationship … or simply your peace of mind? Can a relationship survive (even thrive?) when opposite sex friends are in the picture? In this episode, I explore … Read more

How Avoiding Honesty (in Love) Ruins Pleasure & Connection w/ Ian Ferguson (029)

Do you genuinely value open communication in relationship, particularly around sex and attractions? Or, like most people, are there some things you really don’t want to hear? Do you get why knowing the difference between the stories your brain tells you, and the sensations your body tells you, is essential for living (and loving) well? … Read more

Is Monogamy (Really) Natural? w/ Robert Kandell (028)

Are you still attracted to others when you’re in a relationship? Do you think non-monogamy might be easier, or more fulfilling, or just more … natural? Are you being honest with your partner – or yourself – about your deepest sexual desires? (and should you be?) This is an epic episode. Robert is a wise … Read more

Choose Her Every Day (Or Leave Her) (027)

Why is intimate relationship uniquely so challenging?  Do you still think relationship should just be easy, and flow effortlessly? What does it actually look like to choose (or reject) your intimate partner everyday? In this episode, I dive into my  blog, Choose Her Everyday (or Leave Her), the blog that back in 2015 changed everything … Read more

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