After 8 years, 360+ episodes, and countless personal sacrifices, this conversation asks one of the hardest questions any creator can face: when is it time to walk away?

In this raw and emotional episode of What's A Good Guy, the guys unpack the real cost of oversharing, creative burnout, unmet expectations, and the quiet resentment that can grow when passion turns into obligation. This isn't about views, algorithms, or virality — it's about fulfillment, peace, and purpose.

The episode is sparked by a larger conversation about art imitating life, inspired by music, storytelling, and how personal experiences are consumed publicly. From there, it evolves into a brutally honest reflection on podcasting as an outlet — and when that outlet starts doing more harm than good.

We talk about:

• When the juice stops being worth the squeeze

• Oversharing personal stories and its collateral damage

• Feeling unseen despite doing meaningful work

• Burnout, resentment, and the hamster wheel of content creation

• Walking away without knowing "what if"

• Choosing peace over validation

• Why success doesn't always equal fulfillment

• Letting go with clarity instead of bitterness

This episode isn't an announcement — it's a closure conversation. A reflection on growth, identity, and understanding that sometimes the bravest move is stepping away.

If you're a creator, artist, or anyone questioning whether the path you're on still serves you, this episode will hit home.

What happens when passion turns into pressure? In this episode of What's A Good Guy, we break down the real cost of wearing multiple hats as a creator, entrepreneur, and business owner — the burnout, the identity struggle, and the quiet pressure no one talks about. This conversation starts with a simple question: How long can you keep building something before it starts asking more from you than you can give? From podcasting and production to entrepreneurship, creative control, and intellectual property, we unpack what it really means to do everything yourself. We talk about: • Wearing multiple hats out of necessity, not choice • Why creators struggle to let go of control • Burnout vs discipline vs purpose • When passion stops feeling rewarding • The hidden cost of being "the reliable one" • Why success isn't always about money This episode is especially for creators, podcasters, entrepreneurs, and anyone building something from the ground up. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to balance work, creativity, relationships, and personal growth — this conversation will hit home. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Intro & live energy 2:15 The podcast's current crossroads 4:30 Being asked to sell the IP 8:00 Wearing multiple hats out of necessity 12:45 Burnout, pressure, and identity 20:00 Entrepreneurship reality checks 27:30 Accountability & creative exhaustion 35:00 The real value of versatility 45:00 Legacy vs leverage 1:05:00 Final reflections on purpose & endurance Please visit our website to get more information: https://www.whatsagoodguy.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. / @whatsagoodguy ✅ Support Us Here! Patreon: / whatsagoodguy 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. Facebook: / whatsagoodguy Instagram: / whatsagoodguys TikTok: / whatsagoodguy Twitter (X): / whatsagoodguy Website: https://www.whatsagoodguy.com/ 🔗 Connect with Don: Twitter: https://x.com/donpeezly Instagram: / donpeezly 🔗 Connect with Lashawn: Twitter: https://x.com/stayfocusla Instagram: / stayfocusla 📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]

Being called "nonchalant" can feel like an insult — but what if it's actually a symptom, not the problem?

In this episode of What's A Good Guy, the guys unpack the real meaning behind being labeled too cool for school, emotionally unavailable, or "nonchalant" in modern relationships. They dive deep into emotional safety, communication breakdowns, compatibility, love languages, and why people shut down when their feelings are constantly taken as attacks.

This isn't surface-level dating talk. This conversation explores how people confuse calmness with disinterest, how ego and defensiveness destroy emotional intimacy, and why some partners unknowingly create environments where honesty feels unsafe. From honeymoon-stage misunderstandings to long-term resentment, this episode breaks down why people stop expressing themselves — and how relationships die quietly because of it.

You'll hear honest conversations about:

• Being expressive vs being labeled nonchalant

• Emotional intelligence and safe communication

• Why shutting down is often self-protection

• Compatibility vs compromise in relationships

• Love languages, boundaries, and emotional labor

• Trust issues, defensiveness, and gaslighting patterns

• When "that's just how I am" becomes toxic

If you've ever felt misunderstood in dating, accused of not caring, or drained from constantly explaining your feelings — this episode will hit home.

⏱ Timestamps

0:00 Intro

4:30 Being labeled "nonchalant"

9:45 Expressing feelings without it becoming an argument

15:00 Emotional safety vs defensiveness

22:00 Shutting down as self-protection

30:00 Compatibility vs forcing it 41:00 Love languages and compromise

52:00 Trust issues and emotional labor

1:05:00 When relationships become emotionally unsafe

1:15:00 Final thoughts

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How do you really heal after a breakup? What happens when "no contact" becomes the only option — not because you want it, but because it's the only way to protect your sanity? In this raw and vulnerable episode, the guys break down the truth about no contact — the confusion, the emotional waves, the overthinking, the hope, the grief, and the realization that moving on isn't as simple as cutting communication.

From unexpected triggers, to discovering things you never wanted to know, to the battle between ego and heartbreak, this conversation dives deep into what actually happens when two people with history try to heal separately. Whether you're navigating a breakup, dealing with an ex, or trying to understand your own emotional patterns, this episode delivers real insights and honest moments you won't hear anywhere else.

If you've ever asked yourself "Is no contact really the right move?" — this episode is for you. Please visit our website to get more information: https://www.whatsagoodguy.com/

🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsAGoodGuy/?sub_confirmation=1

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"Back in my day, we didn't do that…" You've heard it. Maybe you say it. But what if your nostalgia is lying to you? In this episode of What's A Good Guy, the guys break down the dangerous comfort of living in the past — from "back in my day" speeches to people who secretly peaked in high school and never evolved. They talk about how technology changed human interaction, why some folks only feel important when they retell their glory days, and what it really means to pivot instead of "fall off." They dive into parenting, gentle parenting vs old-school beatings, learning about bills, debt, and credit way too late, and how many of us had to figure life out alone without guidance. Then they flip it: how do we become better guides for our future kids and communities? The conversation also hits on clout-chasing good deeds, performative generosity on social media, and how motives matter more than views. They unpack how their own love styles have evolved — from bragging about bare-minimum behavior to emotional intelligence, accountability, and accepting love without running from it. If you've ever felt stuck in your past, or heard "you fell off" and didn't know how to respond, this episode is for you. Please visit our website to get more information: https://www.whatsagoodguy.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsAGoodGuy/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Support Us Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatsagoodguy 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatsagoodguy Instagram: https://instagram.com/whatsagoodguys TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsagoodguy Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/whatsagoodguy Website: https://www.whatsagoodguy.com/ 🔗 Connect with Don: Twitter: https://x.com/donpeezly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donpeezly/ 🔗 Connect with Lashawn: Twitter: https://x.com/stayfocusla Instagram: http://instagram.com/stayfocusla/ 📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]

When someone tells you, "You're not giving me enough," are they wilding… or are you actually coasting? In this raw, hilarious and honest episode of What's A Good Guy, Don and LA break down what it really means to ask for more in relationships—more effort, more enthusiasm, more honesty, more of the real you. From intrusive thoughts ("Do I give my girl the ick?") to partners who only reply with dry "word" and "that's what's up" when you talk about the future, this episode dives into bare minimum love, emotional effort, modern dating standards, resentment, and relationship accountability. They talk about: Why "you're not giving me enough" is actually an act of vulnerability How not asking for what you want turns into quiet resentment The difference between holding back vs. protecting your peace When past heartbreak kills your best self… and how to do the work to get it back Why enthusiasm, effort and personality matter more than looks in the long run This is a dating and relationship conversation for anyone tired of nonchalant partners, breadcrumbing, and people who want boyfriend/girlfriend benefits while giving friend-level effort. Tap in, laugh with the guys, and ask yourself honestly: Am I really giving enough? Please visit our website to get more information: https://www.whatsagoodguy.com/

This episode is your "Note to Self" toolkit—the simple, repeatable mental reminders that keep you steady through the day, week, month, and year. We break down self-talk scripts, rest vs. laziness, journaling cues, priority setting, and how to ask for help—so you can move from overwhelm to momentum.

If you've been juggling goals, relationships, and holiday pressure, these Note-to-Self pillars will help: Write it down. Move slower to move better. Rest counts. Speak up. Forgive yourself. Aim for consistency, not perfection. We also touch on exploring ADHD with a professional (not self-diagnosing), handling brain fog, and practical add-ons like checklists, supplements, and therapy. Close the loop with a one-page "Note to Self" plan you can revisit every morning.

🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsAGoodGuy/?sub_confirmation=1

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Timestamps

0:00 Intro, shoutouts & Patreon

1:00 Rose-Bud-Thorn: races, work wins, holiday/anniversary plans

9:58 Chicago layover: pizza pot pie & dressing review

18:02 "Notes to Self": self-talk, journaling, slowing down

24:40 Rest vs laziness, functional freeze, routines

30:10 Brain fog, supplements & mushroom coffee

43:00 Time management, punctuality & ADHD convo (seek pros, not TikTok)

49:52 Priorities, relationships & transparent money talks

57:01 Speak up: community, coaching, asking for help

1:06:25 Forgiveness & redemption: your worst day doesn't define you

1:07:02 Outro: schedule (audio 8 AM, YouTube 6 PM), Patreon tiers & live

✅ About What's A Good Guy?

Welcome to What's A Good Guy? Every Monday, we, Don P and LA, sit down to unpack the real questions around life, love, and everything in between. From relationships and culture to current events and personal growth, we bring two perspectives with one objective – to figure out what truly makes a good guy. You'll get honest conversations, unfiltered opinions, and plenty of laughs as we break down the moments and topics that matter most. So join the discussion – because the answer to What's A Good Guy? might be closer than you think.

Are you the firstborn "trial run," the middle mediator, or the youngest free spirit? In this episode of What's A Good Guy, we unpack how birth order can shape your personality, habits, and relationships—from responsibility and independence to communication, boundaries, and even who parents "favor" for different things.

We open with Rose–Bud–Thorn life updates (work wins, sleep/fitness struggles, debt payoff, holidays, health), then dive into a listener-prompted convo on firstborn vs middle vs youngest dynamics. Expect real stories, practical insights, and honest laughs about family roles, dating, and why some of us thrive alone while others need the room loud. If you've ever wondered "Am I this way because of my sibling order?"—this one's for you.

🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsAGoodGuy/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅

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Timestamps

0:00 Intro + roll call

0:15 Rose–Bud–Thorn (campaign wins, gym consistency, sleep)

18:45 Listener topic: Birth order (setup & key question)

20:25 Firstborn POV: expectations, "trial & error," standards

27:00 Middle child POV: mediator mindset, fairness & autonomy

36:00 Youngest POV: independence, alone time & balancing partnership

44:30 "Favorite child" nuance: respect, reliability & roles

52:00 Parents, secrets & communication styles (who really knows you?)

1:06:40 Kids later? Choosing the right partner vs "saving" a relationship

1:16:50 Shout-outs + channel updates (YouTube now 8:00 PM releases)

1:17:40 Patreon perks (live Saturdays, ad-free, early access)

In this episode of What's A Good Guy, the crew dives into the emotional "knots" we carry — unresolved beefs, old friendships, unspoken issues, pride, ego, and the way unhealed situations still control our reactions years later. Inspired by physical therapy and "getting the knots out," this conversation draws a powerful parallel between tight muscles and tight emotions. We break down: Why some people still move with tension YEARS after the fallout Why you can be "over it" verbally but still triggered by their presence When pride keeps you knotted up and unable to heal Why avoiding someone is NOT the same as moving on Whether every situation deserves closure or forgiveness The cost of holding animosity vs the freedom of letting go This is a raw, layered, and necessary conversation about emotional maintenance, ego, healing, and the hard truth: you can't reach full strength in life if you still carry knots from the past.

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

1:10 Rose/Bud/Thorn check-in

4:15 Physical therapy & "getting the knots out" analogy

10:30 Carrying anger long after the situation is done

13:50 When someone moves on but you're still stuck

18:40 Avoidance vs healing vs pride

21:30 Being in the same room as someone you fell out with

27:40 Do you owe people closure?

34:00 Speaking up vs staying silent

42:30 Toxic emotional attachments

48:00 "Letting go is a gift to yourself"

53:30 Final thoughts — clear the knots

Let us know in the comments: Are you someone who needs closure, or do you just move on?