The Viall Files

Today on Ask Nick we start with the question: what would you do if your friend was found kissing your boyfriend instead of her own? The answer to this situation may surprise you as we first try to help someone stuck in a friend group that has a secret about to bust it apart. We then speak to someone who received a DM from another girl her guy was seeing, exposing the hurtful things he was saying about her and giving her the confidence to walk away, but making her nervous to trust in the dating pool again. Friends with benefits- with a twist- is the next topic as our caller struggles to understand why he doesn't want a relationship with her and knowing that her current reality will ultimately come to an end. Lastly, we speak with a woman who is broken-hearted over the end of a long-term relationship she feels came out of nowhere. "This might sting a little bit." Thank you for sending in your questions, we love hearing from you. Send all your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com and as always, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: MODERN FERTILITY: modernfertility.com/VIALL to get $20 off your test! MASTERCLASS: masterclass.com/VIALL to get 15% off an annual membership! HIDRATE SPARK: hidratespark.com/VIALL for FREE US SHIPPING on the new HidrateSpark STEEL bottle today! Episode Socials: Viall Files @viallfiles Nick Viall @nickviall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Miles McPherson is a Faith Leader, Author, and former NFL player that helps us continue the conversation around social narratives, racial reconciliation, and current global perspectives. On today's episode Nick has another honest and enlightening conversation learning how to have a "race consultation, rather than a race conversation." Pastor Miles' book The Third Option was written to break through the Us vs. Them culture that exists today and tries to explain how to bridge the divide we keep finding ourselves in. Lesson learned today? Honor what we have in common, and look at your blindspots. It's that simple. This educational and motivating conversation may just have you thinking a little different by the time it is over. "Don't be color blind. Be color brave." Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. BOMBAS: bombas.com/viall for 20% off your first purchase STITCHFIX: stitchfix.com/viall to get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix! COASTAL: coastal.com/viall Get free shipping, 30 day risk free returns, and 50% off until 10/31/2020 Episode Socials: Viall Files @viallfiles Nick Viall @nickviall Pastor Miles McPherson @milesmcpherson Check out all things Pastor Miles at Milesmcpherson.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathy Kelley re-visits The Viall Files today and joins Nick as they recap Jason Mesnick's GOAT episode of The Bachelor. Jason's season was the first in The Bachelor series Cathy ever watched, so she has a lot to say about it and also a special place in her fandom heart for it. Nick and Cathy talk through recent news on what is happening with the new season of the Bachelorette as well as what they would like to see the show get back to in reference to Jason's season. Influencer contestants, production quarantine theories, the right reasons, and more as they discuss all the optics surrounding the show today. Thank you for sending in your questions! We love hearing from you. Send your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com and, as always, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. "I was like, an advocate for Myspace" THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: THERAGUN: theragun.com/viall to try Theragun RISK-FREE for 30 Days CROSSROPE: crossrope.com/viall to get up to $40 off Crossrope sets plus free shipping EARNEST: earnest.com/viall to get $100 cash bonus when you refinance a student loan Episode Socials: @ViallFiles @nickviall @cathykelley @catherinekelley on twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Ask Nick we cover a bunch of different topics. We start with a woman who wants the person she is dating to define their relationship and realizes that her insecurities are just a fear of rejection. Revenge is on the mind for our next caller after feeling racially oppressed by her previous relationship and is trying to find the most productive way to use the energy she has to find resolution. Then we speak with someone who is in a loving long-term relationship but is at a crossroads because she wants to have children in the future and her partner does not. Finally, a recently divorced mom of two goes on her first date and has a connection, but is disappointed when the relationship abruptly fizzles out. Thank you for sending in your questions! We love hearing from you. Send your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com and, as always, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. "Have a bad date; tell your friends about it." THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: BEST FIENDS: https://bestfiends.com/ EMBARK: embarkvet.com CODE: VIALL to get $50 off your Dog Breed and Health kit. Episode Socials: Viall Files @viallfiles Nick Viall @nickviall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Viall Files we catch up with the infectious Jonathan Bennett. Yes, his hair looks sexy pushed back, but there is so much more we learn catching up with this pop culture icon. From Mean Girls to filming during Covid, Jonathan shares with us the honor he feels being a part of things that make people happy. He talks about how quarantine has made him appreciate his relationship even more and has only strengthened it, as well as how his positivity is sometimes challenged and the tools he uses to get himself over humps and back on track. Get ready for a fun conversation that will leave a smile on your face. "What's the shitty committee saying?" Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. And, as always, send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: RITUAL: ritual.com/VIALL HIDRATE SPARK: hidratespark.com/VIALL ARTICLE: article.com/VIALL MASTER CLASS: masterclass.com/VIALL Episode Socials: Viall Files @viallfiles Nick Viall @nickviall Jonathan Bennett @jonathandbennett Get Jonanthan's parody cookbook @ www.burncookbook.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Bachelorette Ali Manno (Fedotowsky) joins us on today's episode of The Viall Files as we talk through her experience on The Bachelorette and what really happened when tattoos, songs, and girlfriends tried to derail her love story. Nick and Ali talk about their very different experiences on the show and how the show has evolved as the seasons have gone on through the years; breaking the 4th wall, showing things they would not have in the past, and what that might look like going forward. However, the first topic of conversation between these two leads are the rumors about what is going on with Claire as Nick received some information from someone inside The Bachelor bubble just as he was walking into the studio. Having been in that position themselves, these two have a lot of ideas on how the next season of The Bachelorette could play out. One thing they agree on? They will certainly be watching. "This is my life." Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: DIPSEA: dipseastories.com/viall BETTER HELP: betterhelp.com/viallfiles NATURAL HABITS ESSENTIAL OILS: nhoils.com CODE: sunday Episode Socials: @ViallFiles @nickviall @alifedotowsky See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Ask Nick we first speak with a frequent dater who is realizing that she is only seeing people that validate her ego instead of her heart. Then, Nick gives some advice to a woman who, because of her religious background, has not had many sexual experiences and is wondering if she is a-sexual or just doesn't know what turns her on…yet. Next, a husband's affair with a family friend has one of our callers trying to figure out her options and if she can continue to be with someone that she doesn't trust (and recognizing that starting over at 40 might be freeing!) Finally, The Viall Files has its first couple who moved to a new state and in together prior to the pandemic which has since forced their living situation to be the complete opposite of what they had planned. "You deserve to be with someone that you trust and didn't hurt you. " Thank you for sending in your questions, we love hearing from you. Send all your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com and as always, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: HELLO FRESH: hellofresh.com/viallfiles80 CODE: villafiles80 SHIP STATION: shipstation.com CODE: viall Episode Socials: Viall Files @viallfiles Nick Viall @nickviall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if just showing up for work one day changed your life as you knew it? How would you react? Today Nick is joined by author, motivational speaker, and host of Shark Week, Paul de Gelder. As a Royal Australian Navy clearance diver, Paul was in the water working one morning when a bull shark attacked him, resulting in the loss of his right hand and right leg. Nick's conversation with Paul covers the changes in your mindset when adapting to a new normal, the importance of facing your vulnerability, and the power of choice which can help you decide, "do I want a good life or a shit life?" Dating, overcoming, terminators and sharks; it's a conversation not to miss. "Going to the gym with one hand and one leg can really throw out your bench press and squats." Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode and send your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ROTHY'S: rothys.com/viall ISSUU: issuu.info/viall THERAGUN: theragun.com/viall Episode Socials: Viall Files @viallfiles Nick Viall @nickviall Paul de Gelder @pauldegelder See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Ask Nick we are excited to be joined by Fran & Ria from The Chicks In The Office Podcast. The ladies and Nick take on some great topics to help give another perspective to your relationship questions. Dating Apps in quarantine is a hot topic these days and we talk to someone who is experiencing everything from being asked a survey at the end of a FaceTime date to struggling just to make the connection digitally versus in person. We also speak with a woman who is about to attend a wedding with her ex who left her for her best friend. And, lastly, a someone who is saving herself for marriage but after expressing her want to move in with her boyfriend her family is questioning whether or not she can stay true to her values. "It's easier to move out of an apartment than get divorced." Send your sex and relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: LIQUID IV: liquidiv.com CODE: VIALL MODERN FERTILITY: modernfertility.com/VIALL EMBARK: embarkvet.com CODE: VIALL Episode Socials: Viall Files @viallfiles Nick Viall @nickviall Chicks In The Office @chicksintheoffice Maria Ciuffo @mariaciuffo Francesca Mariano @francescamariano See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we take a deep dive into Happiness with teacher, author, and lecturer Tal Ben- Shahar. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University's history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership and shares his knowledge on these topics today. Nick and Tal breakdown happiness during quarantine, how it can relate to the amount of technology used in your life, the way resistance in a relationship and being known by your partner can actually lead to a deeper intimacy, and finally the best daily practices that set you up for a happier life. "Movies end where love begins." Be Sure To Subscribe So You Don't Miss An Episode & Send All Your Relationship Questions To Asknick@kastmedia.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: HELIX SLEEP: helixsleep.com/viall EARNEST: earnest.com/viall Episode Socials: Viall Files @viallfiles Nick Viall @nickviall Tal Ben-Shehar @drtalbendhahar on Facebook For More Information on Tal and his Happiness Studies Academy visit www.talbenshahar.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.