Marc Chernoff, New York Times bestselling author and professional coach, discusses the benefits of embracing being alone. Topics include understanding entitlement in relationships, mindfulness and presence, personal growth, and creating a strong sense of self before entering romantic partnerships.

Marc Chernoff, New York Times bestselling author and professional coach, shares 5 things that happen when you embrace being alone. Exploring the fear and resistance to being alone, he suggests that embracing solitude can lead to personal growth and self-discovery. Being alone empowers individuals to focus on personal development, self-sufficiency, and building a better life.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Yoga Instructor, Rachel Shanken, discusses navigating disappointment, embracing imperfection, and shifting focus towards gratitude when life doesn't go as planned. She also explores the significance of dedicating time to relationships, considering therapy, and the role of selfish desire and expectations in causing suffering.

Vironika Tugaleva explores self-love's impact on relationships, challenging negative self-perception. Talks about obsessive self-modification, distorted relationships, and finding acceptance. Reflects on past relationships and the importance of self-realization. Emphasizes accountability in relationships and how it empowers individuals.

Adina Soclof, a certified Speech Pathologist, shares 5 simple steps to being a great mom. Topics discussed include embracing personal strengths in parenting, being a great mom by focusing on strengths and overcoming challenges, support and self-care for moms, and embracing and celebrating motherly strengths.

Guest Lisa Merlo-Booth explores the costs of toxic masculinity, discussing harmful stereotypes and expectations for men, as well as the negative impact on emotional well-being and relationships. She advocates for a shift towards emotional expression, connection, and healthier relationships, emphasizing the significance of parenting boys in addressing this issue.

Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a psychologist with over twenty-five years of experience, discusses how couples hear and deal with criticism in romantic relationships. She explores the challenges and complexities involved in communicating criticism in a romantic context, emphasizes the importance of understanding and meeting emotional needs, and highlights the need for constructive criticism and creating a safe environment for open communication.

Kat Medina, an entrepreneur and Creative Director of a Silicon Valley startup, shares a tough-love junkie's guide to self-care. She discusses the struggle to show self-compassion and offers three alternative tools for finding the good in difficult times. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, moderation, and self-acceptance.

Tynan, a top blogger, shares the five golden rules of favor asking. He discusses the importance of respecting the person being asked and making it easy for them to help. He also emphasizes the value of reciprocating favors with gratitude and highlights the significance of proper favor requests.

In this episode, Cylon George, a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six, shares 5 key steps to stop people-pleasing and start living authentically. He discusses practical tips to overcome people-pleasing behaviors, understanding the root causes of people-pleasing, the importance of setting boundaries, and embracing authentic living.