Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle Thompson

WARREN FARRELL | Role Mate To Soul Mate (Ep. 449)

Apr 4, 2023

Warren Farrell, an influential author and political scientist known as the 'father of the men’s movement,' shares insights from his new online course, Role Mate to Soul Mate. He discusses strategies to avoid defensiveness in arguments and how to steer your partner gently in a desired direction. The conversation highlights the importance of transforming criticism into connection and the role of appreciation in deepening intimacy. Farrell emphasizes the need for effective communication post-conflict to nurture understanding and emotional safety in relationships.

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Warren Farrell

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Warren Farrell's online course, 'Role Mate to Soul Mate,' provides couples with strategies to enhance communication and intimacy without defensiveness.

The course emphasizes appreciating each partner's strengths to foster a positive atmosphere, making it easier to address conflicts constructively.

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Introduction to Role Mate to Soul Mate

Warren Farrell introduces his online course, 'Role Mate to Soul Mate,' which is designed to help couples improve their communication and intimacy. The course consists of seven modules that can be completed in a weekend or over the course of a week. It aims to provide tangible strategies and insights rather than generic advice, focusing on how couples can address criticism constructively and reduce defensiveness. By utilizing real-life examples and exercises, the course encourages partners to connect more deeply and understand each other's needs better.

Intro

2min

Transforming Role Mates into Soul Mates: Practical Relationship Strategies

4min

Transforming Criticism into Connection

3min

Transforming Criticism into Connection

8min

Cultivating Connection Through Appreciation

22min

Understanding Communication and Submission in Marriage

3min

Navigating Conflict and Connection

12min

In this episode, we welcome Warren Farrell back to the show. He is an author, political scientist, and activist who has written many books to include The Myth of Male Power, Why Men Earn More, and The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It. He has also been described as the “father of the men’s movement.” In this interview, we discuss his new online couples communication course called Role Mate to Soul Mate, how to avoid becoming defensive during an argument, what to do if you feel like you and your spouse are growing in opposite directions, how to nudge your spouse in a particular direction without drama, how to deal with communication after a fight, and much more. Let’s get into it…

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