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  • EP 32: Financial Compatibility in Dating: How Finances Impact Attraction, Compatibility, & Long-Term Love

    Can money make or break your relationship? In Part 1 of this two-part series, financial therapist Lindsey Konchar reveals why financial compatibility matters just as much as emotional connection—and how to talk about money without the awkwardness.

    Discover why your money habits were formed by age 10, when to bring up finances while dating (hint: earlier than you think), and how to lead with vulnerability instead of interrogation. Lindsey shares the conversation starters that actually work, explains why confidence with money is the most attractive quality you can have, and breaks down what really matters when assessing financial compatibility.

    Whether you're single, casually dating, or getting serious with someone, this episode will change how you approach money conversations—and help you build stronger, more financially aligned relationships from the start.


    IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

    - Your money habits are established by age 10 based on what you saw modeled- Financial therapy combines behavioral change with tactical money management- Confidence with your finances is more attractive than your income level- Lead money conversations with vulnerability, not interrogation- The best time to talk finances is dates 3-5, not on date 20- High earners often live paycheck-to-paycheck just like everyone else- Money dates create safe spaces for ongoing financial conversations

    "When you feel cool and confident and collected in your relationship with money, when you are at ease with your money, you carry that. You stand a little taller, your shoulders relax a little bit more because you know where your money is going. And that confidence is what now you are bringing to that relationship. That's what is so attractive for people."

    - Lindsey Konchar


    CONNECT WITH LINDSEY:

    Lindsey is your favorite financial therapist for women and couples, here to help you feel excited about money! (Yes, it's possible!) Money is more than just a math problem; there is always so much more to the equation. Merging behavioral therapy and financial education, Lindsey helps you live your dream life!

    Lindsey's Instagram: @financialtherapistlindsey

    Lindsey's Website

    Join Financial Self-Care's GET OUT OF DEBT course WAITLIST


    CONNECT WITH MADDEN:

    Madden's Instagram: @maddenzappa


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    44 min
  • EP 31: Sacred Union & Emotional Intelligence: How to Attract Conscious Love by Becoming Your Highest Self

    More than 90 percent of Gen Z report feeling frustrated with dating apps, and 79 percent of college-age people say they don't use dating apps regularly. If you're exhausted by the swipe culture and ready to date differently, this episode is for you.

    Francesco Amati found his wife through Instagram—not by DMing strangers, but by creating intentional content about the love he wanted to attract. They dated long-distance between Canada and New Jersey for six months before getting married, and their relationship proves that conscious connection transcends physical proximity.

    This conversation explores how emotional intelligence, inner child healing, and spiritual alignment transform your dating life from the inside out. Francesco shares practical frameworks for assessing emotional compatibility, breaking toxic patterns, and becoming the version of yourself who can hold the relationship you desire.


    IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

    • How to assess emotional intelligence in early dating
    • Inner child healing techniques for secure attachment
    • Why conflict should strengthen, not threaten, connection
    • Questions that reveal true compatibility
    • The difference between unconditional love and tolerating mistreatment


    "When I finally walked away from what wasn't good for me, I opened up space for what is good for me. This time, I'm not going to settle."

    - Francesco Amati


    CONNECT WITH FRANCESCO:

    Francesco Amati is a spiritual teacher and conscious relationship mentor who helps people cultivate inner union and attract authentic partnership without dating apps. Following his spiritual awakening in 2012, Francesco has integrated lessons from marriage, divorce, and toxic relationships into a teaching practice that bridges ancient wisdom with modern dating challenges.

    Through his program, The Path to Sacred Union, Francesco guides individuals to heal attachment wounds, develop emotional intelligence, and align with their highest self. His approach emphasizes that your external reality reflects your internal state—meaning the relationship you attract is the vibrational match of who you're being, not who you're performing to be.

    Francesco's Instagram: @_francesco.amati_


    CONNECT WITH MADDEN:

    Madden's Instagram: @maddenzappa

    58 min
  • EP 30: Detoxing Your Ex: How to Heal, Let Go, and Rebuild After Love Loss

    If you've ever gone through a breakup that left you gasping for air weeks or months later—refreshing their profile, replaying every moment, wondering what went wrong—this episode is for you.

    In today's conversation, host Madden sits down with Cole Zesiger, breakup and relationship coach and author of Exes and No's: The Breakup Advice You Don't Want to Hear, to dive deep into how we can truly move from heartbreak to healing. Cole has helped thousands of people rebuild after love loss, blending psychology, attachment theory, and practical tools to guide them back to peace and power.


    EPISODE TIMELINE:

    • 00:00 - Introduction: Why This Episode is For You
    • 02:15 - Meet Cole Zessiger: From Divorce to Helping Thousands
    • 04:30 - The Two Mindsets That Keep You Stuck Post-Breakup
    • 07:45 - Mourning the Person AND the Future You Imagined
    • 10:20 - Step One: The Complete Detox From Your Ex
    • 13:40 - Cole's Credit Card Confession: The Trap of Staying Connected
    • 16:15 - Understanding How Your Brain Wires Memories of Your Ex
    • 19:30 - Step Two: Building a Life You Actually Like
    • 23:10 - The Two Ways to Be Happy After a Breakup
    • 26:45 - Why Helping Others Accelerates Your Healing
    • 30:20 - Navigating Trust, Betrayal, and Forgiveness
    • 34:50 - The Lemon Cart Analogy: Why Forgiveness is a Gift to Yourself
    • 37:15 - Attachment Styles Explained: Secure, Anxious, Avoidant & Disorganized
    • 41:00 - The Raft Metaphor: Three Ways to Heal Your Attachment Style
    • 44:30 - How to Date Without Losing Yourself in the Relationship
    • 47:20 - Finding Your Divine Center Beyond Your Partner
    • 49:10 - The Pattern That Keeps People Stuck in the Same Relationship Cycles
    • 50:35 - The Power of Correct Levels of Accountability
    • 51:20 - Final Advice: Be Curious About Your Future


    IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

    • The two most common mindsets that keep people stuck post-breakup
    • What a real detox from your ex looks like (hint: it's more than just no contact)
    • Why forgiveness isn't letting them off the hook—it's setting yourself free
    • How to understand your attachment style and stop repeating the same dating patterns
    • The "raft metaphor" for building emotional stability in relationships
    • Why helping others is actually one of the fastest ways to heal yourself
    • How to know if you're truly healing or just stuck in the same cycle

    "When your present isn't happy, when there's nothing to look forward to and nothing to be happy about in the moment, your brain is just going to want to stay in the past. So we need to start building things in the moment, and that can start as small as possible—brushing your teeth or making your bed. And then you build out from there."

    - Cole Zesiger


    CONNECT WITH COLE:

    Cole Zesiger is a breakup and relationship coach who helps people navigate heartbreak and rebuild their lives after love loss. After getting divorced at 23 and jumping into another failed relationship, Cole embarked on a journey to understand breakups, attachment theory, and what it really takes to heal.

    Over the past three years, he's built a community of 750,000+ followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, creating content that blends psychology, vulnerability, and practical tools. Cole is the author of Exes and No's: The Breakup Advice You Don't Want to Hear, a must-read guide for anyone ready to stop repeating heartbreak cycles.

    Outside of coaching, Cole is married to his wife Jocelyn, has a one-year-old daughter, and enjoys playing guitar, listening to rock music, and riding his dirt bike and Harley.


    Cole's Instagram: @coachcolezesiger

    Cole's TikTok


    Preorder Ex's and No's:

    https://coachcolezesiger.com/exsandnos


    Connect with Madden:

    Madden's Instagram: @maddenzappa


    Important Podcast Links:

    Submit YOUR dating stories and questions: Date Differently Diaries (completely anonymous)

    53 min
  • EP 29: Dating After Trauma: Setting Boundaries & Reclaiming Your Self-Worth

    What if the endless healing work you're doing is actually keeping you stuck? In this raw and transformative conversation, sexual liberation coach Sammy Schultz shares her journey from numbing sexual trauma with alcohol to becoming the strong woman she needed growing up—and how that completely changed the way she dates.


    EPISODE TIMELINE:

    • 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome
    • 03:11 - Sammy's Background & Journey Begins
    • 06:22 - From Sexual Trauma to Sexual Liberation
    • 10:56 - Why YouTube Tried to Censor Her Content
    • 13:41 - Getting Stuck in Healing Mode
    • 17:31 - The Pattern of "If I Were More Healed, I'd Be Worthy"
    • 21:26 - Why Healing Work Didn't Change Sammy's Dating Life
    • 24:51 - Shifting from "I'm Broken" to "I'm Whole"
    • 28:21 - The Intention Behind Healing vs. Living
    • 31:46 - Becoming the Woman You Needed Growing Up
    • 35:31 - From Auditioning to Being the Chooser
    • 39:26 - Centering Yourself Instead of Begging the Universe
    • 43:01 - How Sexual Trauma Impacts Dating & Relationships
    • 47:36 - Breaking Generational Trauma Cycles
    • 51:21 - Recognizing What True Safety Actually Feels Like
    • 54:56 - Dating from Your Inner Mama Bear (Not Your Inner Little Girl)
    • 57:41 - How to Feel Safe Speaking What You Want
    • 1:00:31 - Worshiping the "Bitchy" Version of Yourself
    • 1:02:26 - Final Advice: Be the Center of Your Own Universe


    IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

    • Why years of healing work doesn't always translate to better dating experiences
    • How to shift from auditioning for love to becoming the chooser
    • Setting powerful boundaries without fear of being perceived as "too much"
    • Dating from your inner mama bear instead of your wounded inner child
    • The complete dating rulebook that changed everything


    "Instead of begging an external universe to give you what only you can give you, you have to become the center of your universe. You become the universe and you give it to yourself. You stop asking for things and you just give it to yourself. Rather than going out and being like 'maybe someone will choose me,' it's 'let me see if this place, this person, is amazing enough for me.'"

    - Sammy Schultz


    CONNECT WITH SAMMY:

    Sammy Schultz is a sexual liberation coach who helps women become the strong woman they needed when they were growing up. After spending years numbing sexual trauma with alcohol and facing a life-threatening health experience, Sammy got sober and began her healing journey—which eventually evolved into teaching women how to stop healing and start living.

    Ten years ago, Sammy started a YouTube channel to share her journey of sexual healing, even after the platform threatened to delete her content. Since then, she's helped countless women transform their relationship with their bodies, their sensuality, and their worthiness in love and money. Sammy specializes in combining neuroscience and sensuality to help women break free from people-pleasing patterns, set powerful boundaries, and date from a place of wholeness rather than fixing themselves.

    Her approach is bold, unapologetic, and refreshingly honest—teaching women that the "bitchy," "demanding" version of themselves isn't something to apologize for, but something to worship.

    Sammy's Instagram: @sammybelove


    CONNECT WITH MADDEN:

    Madden's Instagram: @maddenzappa


    IMPORTANT PODCAST LINKS:

    Submit YOUR dating stories and questions: Date Differently Diaries (completely anonymous

    1 hr 3 min
  • EP 28: The Truth Behind Porn Addiction: The Silent Habit Pulling Men Away from Deeper Intimacy & Connection

    What if the quiet habit shaping men's views on sex, intimacy, and connection is something almost nobody talks about in dating? In this raw, eye-opening conversation, Jeremy Lipkowitz uncovers how porn actually rewires the brain, impacts real-world intimacy, and shows up in the relationships we're trying to build. This isn't about judgment. It's about awareness, accountability, and understanding what's really happening beneath the surface.


    EPISODE TIMELINE:

    • 00:00 - Introduction: Why We Need to Talk About Porn Addiction
    • 03:15 - Meet Jeremy Lipkowitz: From Buddhist Monk to Porn Addiction Recovery Coach
    • 06:42 - The Prevalence of Porn Use: It's Way More Common Than You Think
    • 09:18 - Why This Topic Is So Hard to Talk About: Sexual Shame & Secrecy
    • 12:35 - How Early Exposure Shapes Views on Intimacy & Sexuality
    • 16:20 - The Neuroscience of Addiction: Dopamine, Craving & Escalation
    • 22:47 - How Porn Addiction Impacts Relationships: Expectations, Performance & Trust
    • 29:34 - The Loneliness Epidemic & Shifting Gender Dynamics
    • 32:16 - Beyond Relationships: How Porn Impacts Focus, Satisfaction & Self-Worth
    • 36:05 - The Dark Ethics of the Porn Industry: Trafficking, Consent & Exploitation
    • 39:28 - Breaking Free: Community, Mindfulness & Compassionate Accountability
    • 43:12 - Final Advice: Dating Differently with Wisdom & Compassion

    IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

    • How early porn exposure shapes men's expectations of sex and intimacy
    • The neuroscience of addiction: why dopamine drives compulsive behavior even when pleasure is gone
    • How porn use creates unrealistic expectations, performance anxiety, and erectile dysfunction
    • The connection between porn addiction, loneliness, and fear of rejection
    • Why secrecy and shame erode trust in relationships
    • The dark ethics of the porn industry that most users don't realize they're supporting
    • How to break free: building community, practicing mindfulness, and developing healthier coping mechanisms
    • The balance of wisdom and compassion needed to create lasting change


    "Every single addiction is about escaping unpleasant emotions, running away. In order to overcome addiction at the root source—not just blocking it or being sober for a little bit, but actually overcoming it and uprooting the addiction—you have to start getting skillful with working with your emotions. You have to develop healthier coping mechanisms for when a strong emotion comes. So much of porn addiction is rooted in boredom. Guys are just bored. They don't know what to do with themselves."

    - Jeremy Lipkowitz


    CONNECT WITH JEREMY:

    Jeremy Lipkowitz is a former Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and ICF-certified executive coach who helps high-achieving men break free from compulsive behaviors—especially porn addiction—and build lives of integrity, discipline, and deep fulfillment. With over 13 years of meditation experience and hundreds of days spent in silent retreat, Jeremy blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science to guide individuals toward emotional resilience and personal freedom.

    Jeremy left higher academia after confronting his own struggles with addiction, shame, and self-judgment. A brief period of monastic training in Myanmar deepened his mindfulness practice and marked the start of a lifelong commitment to personal growth and service.

    As the founder of Unhooked Academy and host of the Unhooked Podcast, Jeremy is a leading voice in destigmatizing porn addiction and educating the public on effective, science-based recovery strategies. His work helps men overcome shame, understand the neuroscience of addiction, and create lasting transformation through mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and habit change.


    Jeremy's Instagram: @jeremylipkowitz


    CONNECT WITH MADDEN:

    Madden's Instagram: ⁠@maddenzappa⁠


    IMPORTANT PODCAST LINKS:

    Submit YOUR dating stories and question: ⁠⁠Date Differently Diaries (completely anonymous)⁠⁠

    Monthly Date Giveaways: ⁠⁠Date Differently Drop


    45 min
  • EP 27: The Systems of Conscious Relationships: Engineering Love, Boundaries & Intimacy

    What if the key to lasting love isn't chemistry or compatibility—but conscious engineering?

    In this episode, Madden sits down with relationship coach Scott Wild, whose background as a software engineer gives him a radically different lens on relationships. Scott helps us understand how to build partnerships that don't just survive—they actually thrive through intentional design.


    EPISODE TIMELINE:

    • 00:00 - Introduction: Why this episode is for everyone—single or partnered
    • 02:15 - Meet Scott Wild: From software engineering to relationship coaching
    • 05:30 - The shift from control to trust in relationships
    • 08:45 - Learning relational skills through authentic relating
    • 12:20 - Being direct without being "bitchy"—holding boundaries without fire
    • 16:40 - Using chess strategy to improve relationship patterns
    • 19:30 - Why sustainability matters from day one of dating
    • 23:15 - The "it's fine" trap and the recipe for resentment
    • 27:45 - Doing things for yourself vs. for your partner
    • 31:20 - Conscious conversations and meta-awareness in relationships
    • 35:10 - Codependency vs. having alternative paths
    • 38:50 - What "opt-in" relationships really mean
    • 42:30 - Defining intimacy as revealing (heart, hurt, or play)
    • 46:15 - Sovereignty and the balance with intimacy
    • 48:40 - The pattern of psychologizing your partner
    • 50:15 - Final advice: Drop the impressing energy and notice where you need something


    IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

    • Why controlling relationships come from anxiety (and how to shift from control to trust)
    • The fine line between being direct and being "bitchy"—and how anger signals you've already crossed your boundary
    • Why "it's fine" is actually a red flag for future resentment
    • How to avoid codependency by always having an alternative path
    • What it means to build an "opt-in" relationship (and why labels can create false security)
    • The difference between intimacy and vulnerability—and how to bring the right amount of each
    • Why sovereignty (being good on your own) is the foundation of secure attachment
    • The pattern of "psychologizing" your partner—and why it's actually about control, not caring
    • How to date sustainably from the very beginning


    "Intimacy is the revealing of my heart, my hurt, or my play. That's the thing that people actually love—you want to feel someone playing, you want to feel what's true for somebody. Pure intimacy is like a gift, just an offering." - Scott Wild



    CONNECT WITH SCOTT:

    Scott Wild is a relationship coach who helps people build strong, lasting partnerships filled with trust and connection. He has expressed as a software engineer, manager, professional athlete, facilitator, and a decade as a practitioner of ethical polyamory, giving him a diverse perspective to share. Scott has spent years guiding people through relational intelligence practices and supporting them in creating healthier, more fulfilling romantic lives. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and two young children.


    Scott's Instagram: @scottsolowild

    Free Discovery Call to improve your relationship: scottsolowild.com


    CONNECT WITH MADDEN:

    Madden's Instagram: @maddenzappa


    IMPORTANT PODCAST LINKS:

    Submit YOUR dating stories and question: ⁠Date Differently Diaries (completely anonymous)⁠

    Monthly Date Giveaways: ⁠Date Differently Drop

    52 min
  • EP 26: How to NOT Get Swept Away in the Movie Moments: Why Your Purpose is Your Dating Anchor | Season 2 Premiere

    It's so easy to get swept away in early dating when you're texting nonstop and spending all your free time together, slowly drifting from friends and hobbies . But what if dating could ADD to your life instead of becoming your whole life?

    Welcome to Season 2 of We're Dating the Same Guy!

    After a wild weekend in Vegas that felt like a movie scene, Madden shares how to not get lost in and swept away by your dating experiences: connecting to your purpose.

    After a trip to Vegas—accidentally booking an RV, electric car anxiety, sketchy neighborhoods, desert windstorms, and an unexpected romantic encounter that could've been straight out of a film. But instead of getting swept away into fantasy and daydreaming like Madden would have in the past, she stayed grounded. Listen to find out how.


    EPISODE TIMELINE:

    • 00:00 - Welcome to Season 2!
    • 02:45 - The Vegas Trip Begins
    • 05:20 - RV Disaster & Electric Car Anxiety
    • 08:15 - When Dating Takes Over Your Life
    • 12:30 - The Lantern Festival Moment
    • 15:40 - Finding Your Purpose: The 3 Questions
    • 19:25 - Why Purpose is Your Anchor
    • 22:50 - The Vegas Movie Moment
    • 26:35 - Staying Grounded vs Getting Swept Away
    • 30:15 - What's New: Date Differently Diaries
    • 32:20 - The Date Differently Drop


    IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

    • Why your purpose is your anchor in dating
    • The 3 questions that reveal what truly lights you up
    • How Madden stayed grounded during a romantic Vegas moment

    "Your purpose reminds you that your life does not pause just because someone new is entering it. Dating is meant to add to your life, but it's not meant to become your whole life."- Madden Zappa


    CONNECT WITH MADDEN:

    Madden Zappa is a Minneapolis based dating coach and host of "We're Dating the Same Guy," a podcast helping people break free from repeating dating patterns. Through expert conversations and real-life stories, Madden empowers listeners to date more intentionally, understand their attachment styles, and build relationships aligned with their authentic selves.


    MADDEN'S INSTAGRAM: @maddenzappa


    IMPORTANT PODCAST LINKS:

    Submit YOUR dating stories and question: Date Differently Diaries (completely anonymous)

    Monthly Date Giveaways: Date Differently Drop


    35 min
  • Season 1 FINALE: Dating Patterns vs Love - What The Materialist Movie Teaches About Modern Relationships

    In the season 1 finale of We're Dating the Same Guy, host Madden sits down with fellow podcaster Alexis to break down the movie "The Materialist" and what it reveals about modern dating patterns, attachment styles, and the choice between financial security and emotional connection.


    EPISODE TIMELINE:

    • 00:00 - Season 1 reflection and podcast journey
    • 05:30 - The Materialist movie discussion begins
    • 12:45 - Dating vs Love - the fundamental difference
    • 18:20 - Attachment styles and modern dating
    • 25:10 - Red flags and immediate deal-breakers
    • 32:40 - The income gap conversation
    • 45:15 - Lucy's ultimate choice and what it means
    • 52:30 - Personal dating insights and growth


    IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

    • The Materialist movie analysis with Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans
    • Dating multiple people ethically and what that teaches you
    • Feminine energy vs masculine energy in relationships
    • Why some people excel at dating but struggle with love
    • Red flags, green flags, and navigating modern dating apps
    • Marriage as partnership vs business transaction
    • Income gaps in relationships and how to navigate them successfully


    CONNECT WITH ALEXIS:

    Alexis is a fellow Minneapolis Podcaster and host of Let if Flow Podcast


    Alexis's Instagram: @destinationalexis

    Let it Flow Podcast


    CONNECT WITH MADDEN:

    Madden is a dating coach and host of "We're Dating the Same Guy" podcast, helping individuals identify and break destructive dating patterns. With expertise in attachment theory, feminine energy, and modern relationship dynamics, she creates a safe space for exploring the deeper psychology behind our romantic choices. Through vulnerable conversations and expert guests, Madden guides listeners toward more secure, authentic relationships.


    Madden's Instagram: @maddenzappa


    57 min
  • EP 24: Finding God in Love: Transform Your Relationships Through Spiritual Security

    Tired of feeling anxious and insecure in your relationships? In today's episode, relationship coach and spiritual guide Kevin Crenshaw reveals why your dating patterns might be rooted in a deeper spiritual search - and how cultivating a relationship with God can transform the way you love.

    Kevin shares his raw journey from being a chronic people pleaser whose first three relationships ended in betrayal, to finding spiritual security that completely shifted his approach to love. We explore how anxious attachment often masks a search for the divine, why your "ideal partner" list might actually be describing God, and practical ways to build genuine spiritual connection.


    EPISODE TIMELINE:

    • 00:00 - Introduction to Kevin Crenshaw and spiritual dating
    • 03:45 - Kevin's journey from people pleaser to spiritual security
    • 08:30 - The near-death experience that changed everything
    • 12:15 - Finding God after hitting rock bottom
    • 18:20 - How anxious attachment shows up in relationships
    • 24:10 - The difference between seeking completion vs communion in love
    • 29:45 - Why your "dream man list" might actually be describing God
    • 35:20 - Building a relationship with God: Prayer as conversation
    • 42:10 - Overcoming religious hurt and finding authentic faith
    • 47:30 - Three ways to start dating differently
    • 52:00 - Final thoughts on purpose and spiritual relationships


    IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

    • How anxious attachment shows up as searching for God in relationships
    • The difference between horizontal change and vertical spiritual evolution
    • Why surrender, not willpower, creates lasting transformation
    • Building a real relationship with God through prayer and community
    • Healing from religious hurt while staying open to spirituality
    • Three practical shifts to start dating from a place of spiritual security

    "People hurt you, not God. Build your own relationship. Look for people producing spiritual fruit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness. Not just moments of it, but supernatural, consistent fruit that surprises you." - Kevin Crenshaw


    CONNECT WITH KEVIN:

    Kevin Crenshaw is a relationship coach, spiritual guide, and author who has spent over a decade helping people transform their love lives through healing anxious attachment and building spiritual security. After his own journey from people-pleasing codependency to authentic spiritual connection, Kevin now guides thousands in understanding how their relationship with God directly impacts their human relationships. His upcoming book "Perspectives" (releasing September 2025) is a collection of poetic reflections mapping his decade-long journey toward freedom, healing, and divine connection.

    Kevin's Instagram: @the.heart.guy

    Join the Waitlist for Kevin's new book Perspectives


    STAY CONNECTED WITH MADDEN:

    Madden's Instagram: @maddenzappa


    55 min
  • EP 23: From Avoidant to Secure: Decoding Men’s Emotional Availability

    Are you tired of dating emotionally unavailable men? In this vulnerable conversation, sex and relationship therapist Joe Molinari breaks down why so many men struggle with emotional availability and what you can do about it.

    Joe shares his personal journey from emotional avoidance to vulnerability, explaining how childhood conditioning creates patterns that pull men away from connection. We explore attachment styles, the dangerous appeal of "twin flame" relationships, and practical steps both men and women can take to create more secure relationships.

    Whether you're trying to understand the men you're dating or working on your own emotional availability, this episode offers hope and practical tools for creating the secure love you deserve.


    EPISODE TIMELINE:

    • 03:16 - Joe's background and path to therapy
    • 04:44 - What "home" really means in relationships
    • 08:24 - How attachment styles develop over time
    • 12:38 - Why men are taught not to connect
    • 16:24 - Tangible steps to become emotionally available
    • 24:43 - Inside Joe's men's therapy group
    • 29:59 - How attachment influences sexuality
    • 38:29 - The truth about secure people in dating
    • 44:43 - Twin flames: Spiritual connection or toxic pattern?


    IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

    • Why traditional masculinity teaches men to avoid connection
    • How attachment styles show up in dating and sexuality
    • The difference between thinking and feeling in relationships
    • Red flags in "twin flame" dynamics that keep you stuck
    • Practical steps to become more emotionally available
    • How men's therapy groups are changing emotional patterns


    "The best thing you can do is learn more to be present to yourself. Learn to connect to yourself emotionally, connect to yourself in a very present embodied way. That is a path towards finding your own security within yourself. And that's the best first step for also meeting other people who are an authentic connection for you." - Joe Molinari


    CONNECT WITH JOE:

    Joe Molinari is a psychotherapist and coach specializing in sex, trauma, and relationships. Whether working with individuals, couples, or groups, Joe invites his clients to pursue a path toward more presence, authenticity, and a sense of aliveness. Joe brings a deep curiosity about how we connect, overcome, and grow. His approach is collaborative, sex-positive, and full of heart (and usually a bit of humor too). He’s passionate about helping people move from shame and stuckness to connection, pleasure, and a sense of freedom. Whether it’s talking about intimacy, healing old wounds, or finding more ease in everyday life, Joe creates space for the whole messy, beautiful human experience.


    Joe's Instagram: @sextherapyjoe

    Joe's Website


    STAY CONNECTED WITH MADDEN:

    Madden's Instagram: @maddenzappa

    50 min

About We're Dating the Same Guy

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We're Dating the Same Guy uncovers the dating patterns we all repeat—whether we realize it or not—and, more importantly, how to break them. From attachment styles and intimacy to feminine and masculine energy, red flags, self-sabotage, and rebuilding your relationship with yourself, we dive deep into what’s really driving your love life.