The Relentless Pursuit Podcast

What does it mean to be a "good man" in the 21st century? What are women looking for, and what are men becoming? Today we talk about the expectations, pressures, fears, and stereotypes placed upon men by society and by themselves. Jordan shares his inner conflicts about what it feels like to be a husband and father, and Rosanna offers her definitions and interpretations of what women really need their men to be. 

Today we discuss the concerning headline about women "quietly quitting" their marriages. Not divorcing, not fighting...but quieting giving in to the perceived fact that their marriage will never meet their expectations. Rosanna explores the changing needs of women in modern marriages, and Jordan lists the types of husband he tries to avoid becoming. The final takeaway is that no marriage is perfect - or easy - but each spouse must ask two questions: 

"What do I need to say clearly?"

"What has been said clearly to me that I need to act on?"

Welcome to the launch of Season 20 on the Relentless Pursuit Podcast! This week's episode follows what could arguably be described as one of the busiest and most stressful periods of our lives. Rosanna navigated a challenging work schedule and Jordan worked behind the scenes to support her along with managing kids, dinner, laundry, and anything else he could to take things off her plate. The household balance was renegotiated to find that sweet spot where the Catapanos could keep thriving, despite the stress, responsibilities, and sacrifice. Rosanna focuses on the unique degree of stress she encountered and all the work behind the scenes it takes to keep building her business, while Jordan discusses the "lonely" feeling of being the parent who manages what the household needs day-to-day. We end by celebrating the season and finding healthy ways to come back together and recalibrate ourselves for the fall. 

Frankly, the relentless pursuit of the good things in life can be tiring, frustrating, and - sometimes - cause a touch of despair. We wrestle with our feelings this in this season-ending conversation, trying tom ake sense of it all and giving ourselves the pep talk we need to carry on. 

Dale Carnegie - author of How to Win Friends and Influence People - taught us that the sound of a person's name is, to that person, the most important and most beautiful sound they will ever hear. Our names are our identities, and when we recognize a person through their name, we honor a major piece of who they truly are. 

We often hold ourselves back from doing that thing we want - or even need - because of the imagined harm or judgment it might induce. But maybe being a little selfish can help us develop a stronger sense of self, get us those things we need, and make life easier for others along the way. 

This week we take a survey of modern culture and current events - everything from AI actresses to protein foam - and decide whether we want to applaud them...or cringe at them. 

It's time to thinking about how you're "stretching yourself" - literally! While many of us often make time for workouts, walks, sleep, and hydration, we also make the case in this episode for the values that stretching and yoga can bring into our lives. 

No two generations are the same, and their perspectives and mentalities are largely shaped by the conflicts, economics, and technologies surrounding them. Let's dive into understanding ourselves - especially Millienials and Gen Z - and appreciate not just where we're from, but "when" we're from.

We tend to see patterns and tend to distrust those in power - and therefore tend to see conspiracies everywhere we look. We're hear to remind you that healthy skepticism can be a good thing, but make sure to think critically, ask meaningful questions, and seek out quality evidence!