There’s a lot we’re never really taught about how a woman’s body changes as she gets older. So when those changes start happening, it can be easy to wonder, Is this normal? Is something wrong? And what does this mean for my relationship? 

• What perimenopause can actually look like and some of the changes women might not expect.
• What really happens to libido and sexuality as women get older.
• How men can support the women they love through this transition without feeling like they have to fix everything.
• Why both partners need their own support and space as the relationship begins to change.
• The simple check-ins and conversations that can help couples stay close through a changing season.  

Shannon Hamaker is back with us to talk about the different seasons of a woman’s life, particularly the transition into perimenopause and menopause. We get into the changes women may start noticing, what happens with sex and desire, and how both partners can navigate this season without turning against each other.In This Episode, We Talk About:We also talk about something that doesn’t get said enough: this stage of life isn’t necessarily the beginning of losing something. For many women, it can be a time of knowing themselves better, caring less about what everyone else thinks, and discovering a different kind of confidence, pleasure, and connection.

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Sex and intimacy can change over the course of a relationship, even when the love between two people is still very much there. In this episode, we’re joined by sex and relationship coach Shannon Hamaker to explore what can sit underneath that disconnect.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• How the ways we learned to protect ourselves can affect sex, intimacy, and our ability to stay present with a partner.
• Why pressure around sex can cause the other partner to pull away or go into protection mode, even when they still want closeness and connection.
• How to talk about what is happening in your body without blaming or criticizing your partner.
• Why removing pressure and old stories can sometimes do more for intimacy than trying to add date nights, lingerie, or other quick fixes.
• How planning intimacy can actually build anticipation and connection in a long-term relationship.

Shannon also shares her own experience of navigating a libido mismatch in her marriage and what changed when she and her husband stopped trying to manage each other and began taking responsibility for their own patterns, emotions, and nervous systems.#SexAndIntimacy #HealthyRelationships #RelationshipAdvice #EmotionalIntimacy #SexualWellness #NervousSystemRegulation #SomaticHealing #RelationshipHealing #CouplesCommunication #IntimacyInRelationships #HealthyMasculinity #HealthyFemininityWant to work with Bri and/or Courtney?

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Asking a woman out shouldn't feel like a performance. Yet for so many of us, dating has become something we overthink. We worry about saying the right thing, making the perfect first impression, or avoiding rejection altogether.In this episode, we sit down with social confidence coach Dylan Miracle to unpack what actually makes someone magnetic. We explore why genuine confidence isn't about having the perfect line, but about learning how to connect with people naturally, approach conversations with curiosity instead of pressure, and become someone others genuinely enjoy being around.

 We Discuss: 

• Why trying to be liked often pushes people away and what authentic confidence actually looks like.
• How to start conversations naturally without relying on pickup lines or awkward introductions.
• Practical ways to handle rejection, build an abundance mindset, and stop putting so much pressure on every interaction.
• The social cues that tell you when someone is open to being approached and how to approach respectfully.
• Where to meet quality partners offline and why becoming more social naturally improves your dating life.  

Connect with Dylan Miracle

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In this episode, we explore what attraction feels like from a woman's perspective and why so many men may be focusing on the wrong things. We unpack the role of presence, emotional safety, curiosity, and authenticity, while explaining why genuine connection consistently outweighs polished lines or social performance.

• Why women often experience attraction very differently than men think they do.
• The surprising quality that creates attraction long before looks ever do.
• Why trying to impress everyone can actually make you less attractive.
• What women are really feeling when a man approaches them.
• The simple conversation habit that instantly makes someone more memorable.
• Why focusing on connection instead of getting a phone number changes everything.
• How authenticity naturally stands out in a dating world full of performance.

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Modern dating often focuses on what people are doing wrong, but it's just as important to talk about what healthy dating actually looks like. In this episode, we're joined by comedian and relationship commentator Clint Coley, whose conversations about relationships have helped millions see dating from a different perspective. We explore everything from making the first move and planning intentional dates to emotional safety, communication, and the small habits that help create stronger, healthier relationships.

 We talked about:

• Why so many people struggle with dating today, and what healthy dating actually looks like.
• The biggest mistakes people make after getting someone's number, and how to move from texting to an actual date.
• Why rejection isn't always personal, and how to approach dating with more confidence.
• The surprising things men and women each find most attractive, but rarely talk about.
• How emotional safety, communication, and vulnerability create stronger relationships than "playing it cool."

 Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Follow Clint Coley on Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/clintcoley

• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClintColey
• Tour dates and updates: https://therentsdue.com (or follow Clint on social media for upcoming announcements)

Dating advice is everywhere, but not all of it leads to the kind of relationship people say they want. In this episode, we explore the difference between performing attraction and building genuine connection. We talk about why so much modern dating advice encourages people to create tension, mystery, or emotional distance, and why those strategies often attract the very dynamics they're hoping to avoid. We also unpack the role of congruence, steadiness, and emotional safety in creating meaningful relationships, and why being yourself consistently is far more attractive than trying to say or do all the "right" things.In this episode, we discuss:

• Why performative dating advice can undermine genuine intimacy
• The difference between attraction, emotional volatility, and real connection
• What congruence looks like and why women instinctively respond to it
• How steadiness, reliability, and consistency build trust in early dating
• Why healthy relationships create freedom, growth, and deeper self-expression

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Physical attraction gets talked about a lot in modern dating, but in this episode, we explore what attraction actually means beneath the surface. We unpack why so many of us chase certain looks, lifestyles, or “types” in relationships, and how those preferences are often tied to deeper emotional wounds, self-worth, and the need for validation.  

We discuss:

• The difference between looking conventionally attractive and looking the most like yourself

• How attraction becomes more magnetic when we stop trying to appeal to everyone

• The role self-acceptance plays in creating healthier relationships

• Why emotional depth and authenticity matter more than appearance long term

• How we lose ourselves trying to become “everyone’s type”

• The freedom that comes from embracing your unique physical expression

Whether you’ve struggled with body image, comparison, dating standards, or feeling like you have to look a certain way to be loved, this conversation brings a much more human perspective to attraction, confidence, and connection.

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In this episode, we unpack why finding healthy love is not just about where you go, but about the energy, emotional patterns, and nervous system responses you bring with you into dating. They explore the difference between attraction and activation, why unresolved wounds can make healthy people feel “boring,” and how small shifts in presence, openness, and self-awareness can completely change the way people experience you.  

We talk about:

- Why healthy partners may feel “boring” when your nervous system is used to chaos or inconsistency

- The difference between attraction and emotional activation- How emotional wounds can shape the kinds of people you keep choosing

- The role openness, presence, and energy play in dating and attraction

- Why creating opportunities for connection in real life still matters (and how you can start doing it)

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Modern dating can feel exhausting when every conversation seems to push people toward extremes. Men against women. Feminine versus masculine. Traditional versus modern. In this episode, we slow that all the way down and explore what it actually looks like to create a healthier third way forward. We talk about moving beyond reactive narratives, honoring both masculine and feminine experiences without villainizing either, and why emotional maturity is often the real bridge between division and genuine connection. 

 We talk about:

- Why living in dating extremes often keeps people stuck in pain instead of moving them toward healthy love

- What it means to hold multiple perspectives without abandoning your own truth

- How nervous system work, emotional maturity, and self-awareness create safer relationships

- The difference between fighting against what you do not want versus intentionally building what you do want

- Why healthy modern relationships require more nuance, courage, and critical thinking than outdated binaries

Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney?

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Dating can feel confusing when you’re not sure if what you’re experiencing is growth or a sign that something just isn’t right. In this episode, we pick up from where we left in the last episode, and bring clarity to that gray area. We talk about what it actually feels like to grow with someone versus growing apart, how the right relationship expands you instead of shrinking you, and why trusting your own experience is often the most important piece when you’re trying to decide what to do next.

- The difference between healthy challenge and emotional exhaustion

- How to recognize when you’re growing together vs slowly growing apart

- Why trying to “fix” or carry a partner keeps you stuck

- When support like therapy helps and when it adds more confusion

- What the right relationship actually feels like day to day

We talk about:Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney?

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