“Most men have spent their whole life being rewarded for following directions. Nobody ever taught them how to lead.” 

In this episode of Coursen’s Corner, I sit down with dating coach Lloyd Dixon (The Single Guy) to unpack why so many men feel lonely, invisible, and stuck in their own heads when it comes to women.

🎧 We dive into:

• Why “pickup” tactics and canned routines fail in real life
• The rise of lonely, isolated men who have no idea where to go or what to do socially
• How self-love, confidence, and a real social circle make you more attractive than any line ever will
• Why women move slower in dating and what men get wrong about that
• Target rich environments that are not bars and clubs
• The dangers of over-relying on tech and AI instead of developing real-world social skills
• How coaching and mentorship turn information into execution and results
• Lloyd’s story of helping a 35 year old “40-year-old virgin” go from zero dates to real options in three months

If you have ever felt invisible, behind, or confused by the modern dating game, this conversation will give you clarity, direction, and a plan.

🎙 Guest: Lloyd Dixon
📺 YouTube: The Single Guy
 📸 Instagram: @a.single.guy

If this episode hits home, please like, comment, and subscribe. It helps more men find the tools and conversations they need.

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From Sweden to Seoul to Austin…They built a school, built a family, and built a life most people only dream about.

Andy & Jenny Knopp join me to talk about love, leadership, culture, and what happens when you bet everything on each other.

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What happens when your first date turns into a pitch deck—and then into a life in Seoul? In this episode of Coursen’s Corner, Spencer sits down with Andy and Jenny Knopp, the husband-and-wife team behind Gangnam English Academy, a wildly successful English-immersion preschool in the heart of Korea’s most competitive education district.

They unpack the stark differences between Korean and American education, why Korean parents push for fluent English by age five, and how their school grew from two students to a fleet of buses—almost entirely through word of mouth. Andy and Jenny share why speaking and confidence matter more than perfect grammar in the early years, how baking, music, and play become powerful language tools, and what they look for when hiring teachers who can actually connect with kids.

Their conversation also dives into the realities of running a business with your spouse: learning to step away, empowering staff, setting (and breaking) boundaries between home and work, and rediscovering individual passions while raising a family on two continents. If you’re a parent, educator, or entrepreneur—or you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to build a life and a company overseas—this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and heart.

🎧 Topics Include:

• Why Korean parents push for fluent English by age five—and how the system differs from U.S. education.
• How Andy and Jenny built Gangnam English Academy from two students to a full-scale immersion school.
• The real challenges of running a business as a married couple (and how they learned to fight fair).
• What makes great early-childhood teachers—and why kindness and energy matter more than credentials.
• How stepping back empowered their staff and gave them the freedom to build a healthier family life.

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🔗 Connect with Andy & Jenny Knopp

📧 email: [email protected]
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/andyknopp
🌐 Website: gangnamenglishacademy.com 

🖇️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyknopp/?originalSubdomain=kr 

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seoulsistersblog/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyknopp1/ 

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🎬 Ronin6 Media

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We live in a world obsessed with the highlight reel—success stories, luxury shots, and polished wins. But real connection doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from honesty. So, what does it really take to succeed in the creator economy?

In this candid and insightful episode, Courtney Johnson joins Spencer Coursen to unpack the truth about personal branding, authenticity, and building trust in the digital age. 

Together, they explore how to protect your identity as a public figure, overcome imposter syndrome, and stay grounded while growing your influence. From mentorship and mindset to the creative process of writing a book, this conversation reveals the unfiltered realities of turning your purpose into impact.

🎧 Topics Include:

• Consistency, vulnerability, and authenticity in content creation
• The balance between visibility and personal safety
• How to find mentors and build a powerful network
• Overcoming fear of being seen and finding your voice
• The real “cheat codes” for success in the creator economy

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🔗 Connect with Courtney Johnson
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtlynnjohnson/ 

📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@courtney..johnson?lang=en
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtney..johnson/featured
🌐 Website: https://courtneyjohnson.gumroad.com/

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Kimi Inch joins Spencer Coursen to explore erotic leadership, conscious kink, and the power of presence, boundaries, and authentic connection in the erotic realm.

What does it mean to lead with presence, authenticity, and heart, even in the most vulnerable spaces?
In this powerful and provocative episode of Coursen’s Corner, Kimi Inch, a somatic therapist, erotic coach, and internationally acclaimed intimacy educator, joins Spencer Coursen to explore the intersection of sexuality, power, and self-awareness.

With over 20 years of experience in conscious kink, somatic healing, and erotic embodiment, Kimi shares how surrender, boundaries, and self-attunement create the foundation for deep intimacy and genuine empowerment.

From her journey as a professional dominatrix to a trauma-informed facilitator, Kimi reveals how our relationship with Eros — the life force energy of pleasure and creativity — impacts everything from our confidence and leadership to our relationships and emotional health.

🎧 Topics Covered:

• What “erotic leadership” really means
• The role of ego in sexuality and why surrender is essential
• Maintaining emotional, energetic, and physical boundaries in intimate work
• The difference between masculine and feminine energetic alignment
• How erotic intelligence leads to personal growth and fulfillment
• Healing the disconnect between power and vulnerability
• How communication and attunement create safer erotic spaces

Kimi’s wisdom reminds us that how we do intimacy is how we do everything — and that reclaiming our erotic power is a radical act of self-ownership.

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🔗 Connect with Kimi Inch

📧 Email: [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @kimiinch
▶️ YouTube: DomiDollz
🌐 Website: andmorepresents.com
🌳 Linktree: linktr.ee/kimiinch

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🎬 Ronin6 Media

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In this episode, Spencer Coursen sits down with Elenoa McCabe, an IFBB Bikini Pro and online health & fitness coach based in Austin, Texas, for a deep conversation on the connection between mental resilience and physical transformation.

From heartbreak to empowerment, Elenoa shares how she built strength from the inside out, and how mindset, discipline, and self-love drive real results.

They discuss the dangers of overthinking, the power of accountability, and why the mind always leads the body.

🎧 TOPICS INCLUDE:➡️ The three types of fitness clients every coach encounters

➡️ Motivation vs. discipline in training and life

➡️ Identity, self-worth, and the mindset behind transformation

➡️ Mental health and self-love in bodybuilding culture

➡️ Red and green flags when hiring a fitness coach

☕️ When she’s not coaching, Elenoa loves exploring Austin’s coffee shops, being outdoors, and reading — all part of the balanced lifestyle she helps others create.

👊 If you want to build strength in both body and mind, this episode will remind you: The body follows the mind.

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CONNECT WITH ELENOA

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/noamccabe_ifbbpro/

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@becomingrelentlesspodcast

💪 Work with Elenoa: https://calendly.com/elenoa-mccabe

🔗 Beacons: https://beacons.ai/noamccabe?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaflGrmCPDlAw7XsUq_cg3uSdE8o28m_tQiK1gAopidYeRc4fHzUifNZQm061A_aem_XMEp5ZTZ2DUjlPDdHY57gQ

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Alyssa Magnum opens up about her new book "God in the Void" and the transformational impact of psychedelics on her life. From rock bottom and toxic relationships to breakthrough healing and true love, Alyssa shares how her first DMT experience became a spiritual awakening that redefined her purpose, her self-worth, and her view of the world.

In this powerful episode of Coursen’s Corner, we dive deep into intention-setting, the role of self-love in healing, and how psychedelics can help people struggling with depression, trauma, and toxic cycles. Alyssa’s story is raw, real, and inspiring — a journey of turning pain into purpose and choosing light over darkness.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

➡️ How Alyssa Magnum’s first DMT experience shaped her healing journey

➡️ Why intention-setting matters in psychedelic practices

➡️ Breaking free from toxic relationships and finding self-worth

➡️The difference between shadow work and bad trips

➡️ How her book "God in the Void" offers guidance without telling you what to believe

✨ This is more than a conversation about psychedelics — it’s a story about love, resilience, and the power of surrender.

Support Alyssa

📖 God in the Void by Alyssa Magnum is available now on Amazon. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your shows.

📸 IG - @AlyssaMagnum

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In this essential episode of Coursen’s Corner, Spencer Coursen shares actionable personal safety strategies for everyday life—from the smartest place to sit in a rideshare to elevator positioning and digital dangers facing today’s kids.

Learn practical tools to stay safe in high-risk environments, hear about recent trail attacks, and get a deep dive into how parents can raise more confident, resilient children in both the real and digital worlds. Whether you're traveling, parenting, or simply trying to stay prepared, this episode is packed with safety insights that could save lives.

Timestamps:

- [00:00 - 01:24] – Why your Uber seat choice could save your life

- [01:24 - 02:54] – The safest place to sit in a rideshare (and why)

- [02:56 - 04:10] – Elevator safety: positioning, awareness, and escape strategy

- [04:10 - 05:00] – What to do while waiting for an elevator

- [05:00 - 06:42] – TSA & Clear E-Gate updates: How it impacts your next flight

- [06:42 - 10:28] – Trail safety tips: 5 critical strategies to protect runners

- [10:28 - 12:00] – Why children need more than protection—they need preparation

- [12:00 - 14:00] – How to answer your child’s difficult questions with confidence

- [14:00 - 15:50] – Dangers of Roblox, AI chatbots & the digital world for kids

- [15:50 - 17:34] – Building resilience & confidence in kids through modeling behavior

Links & Resources:

Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast

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In this episode of Coursen’s Corner, Spencer Coursen sits down with Erika Schultz for a raw, deeply honest conversation on love, self-worth, and intuition. Erika shares her insights on modern relationships, the cultural programming that shapes gender roles, and the power of listening to your gut. From setting boundaries in love to breaking free from societal expectations, this episode offers transformative tools for self-empowerment. Erika also discusses religion, social media illusions, and what it means to be safe as a woman in today’s world.

Whether you're navigating dating, healing from heartbreak, or simply learning to put yourself first—this episode is your permission slip to take back your power.

Timestamps:

- [00:00 - 04:28] – Introduction and defining authentic connection

- [04:28 - 08:56] – Intuition vs insecurity in relationships

- [08:56 - 13:24] – How society teaches women to suppress instinct

- [13:24 - 17:00] – “You will know when a man wants to be with you”

- [17:00 - 21:28] – Signs of clarity and confusion in dating

- [21:28 - 25:56] – How men and women experience emotional availability differently

- [25:56 - 30:24] – Can someone grow with you or do they have to grow on their own?

- [30:24 - 35:56] – Breaking free from the fantasy of potential

- [35:56 - 39:50] – Learning to be your own emotional safe space

- [39:50 - 44:09] – “Men take care of their needs first” – discussing double standards

- [44:09 - 46:40] – Societal expectations placed on women to care for others

- [46:40 - 48:31] – Keeping your own cup full and trusting your instincts

-[48:31 - 53:44] – The importance of saying “no” to protect your peace

- [53:44 - 56:21] – Social media is a highlight reel: don’t compare your backstage to someone’s front stage

- [56:21 - 58:23] – How religion and upbringing influence our relationship choices

- [58:23 - 01:03:00] – “You have to be selfish to be selfless”

- [01:03:00 - 01:07:00] – Erika shares a time she didn’t feel safe- [01:07:00 - 01:10:27] – Final reflections and the healing power

of truth

Links & Resources:

Follow Erika on Instagram: @erikalynnrivera

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This week on "Coursen’s Corner", Spencer Coursen is joined by indie artist Ciarara Elaine, who takes us deep into the making of her debut EP "Uncovered". From childhood piano playing to emotionally raw songwriting, Ciarara opens up about her journey, including what it means to be truly authentic in an industry that rewards perfection.

Together, they talk about:

- Writing songs from emotional wounds

- The realities of Nashville’s music scene

- Navigating burnout and parasocial fame

- Self-regulation and somatic tools for artists

- Creating sustainable careers on your own terms

Listen to Ciarara's debut EP Uncovered on Spotify and Apple Music.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/15gV8gIUFCiaDBPB6BxpIr?si=TXuQl-1sQAyttF3PM_3BAQ

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ciarara/1809021291

Timestamps:

- [00:00 - 06:11] – Intro & first EP release emotions

- [06:11 - 12:22] – Creative confidence and raw artistry

- [12:22 - 18:33] – Musical roots and teaching herself piano & guitar

- [18:33 - 24:44] – Songwriting evolution and emotional depth

- [24:44 - 30:55] – Inspiration, the muse, and internal downloads

- [30:55 - 37:06] – Influences behind "Uncovered"

- [37:06 - 43:17] – Intentional track listing explained

- [43:17 - 49:29] – Performance burnout in Nashville

- [49:29 - 55:40] – Music as self-reflection & therapy

- [55:40 - 1:01:51] – Fame, the nervous system & safety

- [1:01:51 - 1:08:02] – Somatics, embodiment & regulation

- [1:08:02 - 1:14:13] – Relearning healing tools in real-time

- [1:14:13 - 1:20:24] – Creative sustainability & content fatigue

- [1:20:24 - 1:26:35] – Slowing down & redefining success

- [1:26:35 - 1:32:47] – Final takeaways: alignment over attention

Links & Resources:

Patreon: https://patreon.com/ciararacreates?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ciarara_creates

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In this powerful episode of Coursen’s Corner, Spencer Coursen sits down with TEDx speaker and bestselling author Courtney Runyon, whose journey from neck-down paralysis to hiking 500 miles across Spain is nothing short of extraordinary. Together, they unpack the emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of healing—touching on relationships, identity loss, burnout, and redefining what it means to feel safe.

Courtney reveals how she transformed trauma into triumph, the difference between safety and security, and why resilient women often struggle with protecting themselves while excelling at protecting others. This conversation is a masterclass in somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and how to rewrite the story you tell about your life.

Timestamps:

- [00:00 - 04:28] – Opening reflections: relationships and health connection

- [04:28 - 08:56] – Courtney’s rare autoimmune diagnosis (CIDP)

- [08:56 - 13:24] – Resistance to medication & finding inner strength

- [13:24 - 17:52] – A breakup sparks physical recovery

- [17:52 - 22:24] – Self-sabotage in men and women: success, safety, stability

- [22:24 - 26:52] – Redefining security: it’s more than just physical

- [26:52 - 31:23] – Rehab, learning to walk again, and retraining the body

- [31:23 - 35:52] – Near-death relationship wake-up call

- [35:52 - 40:20] – Women and protection: confident for others, unsure for self

- [40:20 - 44:52] – Key lessons from facing death

- [44:52 - 49:56] – Somatic tools & mindset shifts for resilience

- [49:56 - 54:52] – The cost of chronic burnout

- [54:52 - 59:56] – Letting go of who you thought you had to be

- [59:56 - 01:05:00] – What is happiness? Redefining fulfillment

- [01:05:00 - 01:09:00] – “How you do one thing is how you do everything”

Links & Resources:

Visit Courtney's Website: https://www.courtneyrunyon.com/

Follow Courtney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unicortlife

Follow Courtney on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unicortlife

https://www.linkedin.com/in/unicortlife/

Subscribe to Courtney's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@courtneyrunyonunicort

Follow Courtney on SubStack: https://substack.com/@unicortlife

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