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In this episode of the "I Come First" podcast, our host,  Amie Barsky, welcomes Kevin Benavides, a coach dedicated to helping men embrace their authenticity. Together, they explore the complexities of the "nice guy" syndrome and the transactional nature of niceness and its roots in childhood emotional wounds.

This episode offers insights into  how these “nice guy” behaviors manifest in relationships, which often lead to disconnection and unfulfilled lives. This discussion is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand and improve their relationship dynamics while maintaining their own emotional well-being.

What We Explored This Episode

05:20 Understanding Nice Guy Syndrome

08:00 Learned Behavior and Emotional Wounding

11:44 Triggers for Change

15:21 Impact on Relationships

19:21 Misconceptions About Nice Guys

25:32 Navigating Change in Relationships

30:33 Inner Child Work

Memorable Quotes"The reality is, when we get into relationships, until a lot of us do this work on ourselves: man, woman, doesn't matter what gender, it's an inner child in a relationship with another inner child.""A misconception is, what's wrong with being a nice guy? I want a nice guy in my life. But over time, you're not going to want that because he won't let you go."“The fear of speaking up, the fear of making decisions, being indecisive, that's all signs of being the nice guy."Connect with Kevin

Kevins’ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecanvaswithin/ 

Book A Call with Kevin - calendly.com/kevin-benevides/discovery

Connect With Amie

Website: https://amiebarsky.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amie-barsky/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amiebarskycoaching/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmieBarsky?sub_confirmation=1

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