Connell Barrett

How to Get a Girlfriend with Connell Barrett

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Yes, you can get a great girlfriend! And dating coach Connell Barrett will show you how to confidently connect with women by being authentic—no creepy pickup moves needed. On the How to Get a Girlfriend Podcast, Connell offers the kinds of tested dating tips he shared in his bestselling book, Dating Sucks but You Don’t, and in his TV appearances (GMA, “Today.”) In his 12 years as a coach, Connell has helped thousands of men in 17 countries find love. No wonder Psychology Today named him “America’s top dating coach for men.” Connell personally faced—and fixed—every common dating problem, from n...

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Connell Barrett

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

LIVE COACHING! What to Say When You Approach Women, to Be Charming and NOT Creepy 02.01.2024

If you wonder what it’s like to work with a renowned dating coach, this episode is for you. Because dating coach Connell Barrett takes you “behind the curtain” and lets you listen in on a coaching session with his new client Ryan. If you’re like Ryan, you struggle with flirting, or you have self-confidence. Or you want to approach women but it’s difficult for you? You’re about to learn… • How to o...

5 Ways to Flirt, Connect and Make Sparks Fly with Your Ideal Woman 13.12.2023

You know what’s worse than a big hunk of coal in your Christmas stocking? Approach anxiety, getting ghosted, and getting locked up in the friend zone after a first date. Ho-ho-NOOO! In this episode of the Dating Transformation podcast, dating coach Connell Barrett helps you fix all of those problems by taking some questions from listeners. You’re about to learn… Connell’s personal formula for taki...

The 6 Game-Changing Photos to Get More Matches on the Apps 08.12.2023

Pop quiz, dating app user! Do cute, quality women match with you about as often as Halley’s Comet visits Earth? Yeah, I thought so. It’s downright debilitating to grab your phone, check the app, and… crickets and tumbleweeds. No matches… no GOOD ones, anyway. The good news? This is fixable! You just need to realize the cause of your problem: Your photos SUCK! It’s time to upgrade your photo game a...

A Dating Coach Rates the Rom-Coms: ‘Love Actually’ 28.11.2023

‘Love Actually’ is now 20-years-old, and dating coach Connell Barrett is here to review the classic rom-com in terms of dating strategy. Listen in as he shares some lessons that YOU can use to improve your love life. So… let’s go get the sh*t kicked out of us by love! FOR A FREE STRATEGY CALL WITH CONNELL, TO LEARN HOW TO ALWAYS KNOW WHAT TO SAY TO WOMEN: http://www.datingtransformation.com/contac...

Struggling with Flirting? How To Go from Brutally Boring to Confidently Charismatic 17.11.2023

Ever had what you thought was a good date or conversation with a woman, only to find out she just wasn’t interested? And you have no idea what you did wrong! Odds are, your conversation was too boring. And if you bore women, your dating life will suffer. Dating coach Connell Barrett knows this all too well. As an introvert, he used to struggle with flirting. He didn’t know what to say. He bored wo...

My 7 Biggest “Aha!” Dating Moments… Revealed 14.11.2023

If your love life is stuck in a neutral, well, dating coach Connell Barrett has been there. He battled every dating problem in the book, from low confidence to approach anxiety to a lack of matches on the apps. And he fixed them all! In today’s episode, Connell shares 7 of the biggest “Aha!” moments he had on his journey from “the King of the Friend Zone” to becoming, as the New York Post calls hi...

7 Flirting Secrets Women Want You to Know with Melanie Sutrathada 10.11.2023

Cue the confetti! Dating coach Connell Barrett welcomes a very special guest for this episode: the fun, funny, talented, effervescent Melanie Sutrathada! Melanie is an actor, TV host and lifestyle expert who’s appeared on “Good Morning America” and “Today.” She’s also a single woman who knows what women want from single men! And she has a LOT of wisdom to share. Connell and Melanie team up to talk...

Sober Dating, Part 2: 7 Ways to Confidently Attract Women, without Using Alcohol 07.11.2023

Dating coach Connell Barrett specializes in helping sober single men like YOU confidently attract a wonderful girlfriend… completely booze-free. Is it hard for you to meet women, because you’re sober… and alcohol and dating are closely linked? Are you worried that women may not be interested in you, once they learn that you’re sober? Do you struggle to feel confident without the help of liquid cou...

Sober Dating, Part 1: How I (Finally!) Quit Drinking, and How YOU Can Confidently Date without Booze 31.10.2023

Drinking and dating go together like Scotch and soda. But are you a guy who uses alcohol as a crutch? Do you need a drink or two (or five!) to relax when talking to a woman? Do you depend on “liquid courage” to approach a woman, but you’re running low on ACTUAL courage? Sober dating coach Connell Barrett helps men confidently flirt, date and find love… without a drop of alcohol. In this special ep...

15 Dating Tips in 15 Minutes! 24.10.2023

We’re breaking the format in this episode as dating coach Connell Barrett knocks out not one, not two, but 15 (!!) quick dating tips in 15 minutes. You’re about to learn… How to confidently approach, how to compliment women on dates, how to send a flirty opener on the apps, how to stop “running out of things to say,” how to get phone numbers the RIGHT way, how to flirt with lots of charm and zero...

5 Ways to Be More FUN with Women and Escape the Friend Zone 20.10.2023

If you’re like most single guys, you’re not sure how to be fun on your dates or when talking with women you’re into. What do you say? How do you make her laugh? What if you seem boring and she loses interest? Sadly, if your date or conversation is dull, she won’t be attracted to you—and you’ll be missing out on romance. So let’s amp up the fun factor. In this episode of the Dating Transformation p...

3 Dreaded First-Date Mistakes to Avoid, and What to Do Instead 17.10.2023

Do you struggle to make sparks fly on first dates? Do you think it might be “creepy” to go for a first-date kiss? Do you TRY to be funny and interesting and cool, but you fall short… and women just don’t want to have another date? Let’s fix this! In this episode, dating coach Connell Barrett shares the three most common first-date mistakes that you’re making… and you don’t even know it. He also gi...

For Dating Confidence, Unleash the Power of Radical Authenticity 13.10.2023

You’re not sure what women want, or how to connect with them, right? Plus, there’s so much dating advice out there from so-called “experts” that you’re not sure what to do. Act like an “alpha male”? Be a nice guy? Wear a “man of mystery” mask? You’re drowning in information, but you’re starved for wisdom. It’s confusing and frustrating. Here’s the solution: Show women your best, most authentic sel...

Use these 5 Escalation Secrets to Escape the Dreaded Friend Zone 10.10.2023

You’ve probably had first dates that you thought went well, with good conversation and no awkward silences. And then when you ask her out again, she lowers the boom: “Hey, I just didn’t feel a spark. But we can be friends.” Or maybe she just ghosts you! It’s so frustrating. Your problem? Odds are, you’re not “escalating” on dates in the 5 core ways that dial up romantic connection. If you don’t kn...

How to Become a Man of Authentic Action… and Attract Your Soulmate 06.10.2023

Do you feel stuck in your dating life? Would you like to approach beautiful women, but something holds you back? Do you consume dating tips on YouTube, but you’re STILL not “shooting your shot” with your types of women? Do you feel like the wheels of your love life are spinning in mud? Here’s the problem: You’re trapped in Information Mode. And you need to get into Action Mode. In this episode, da...

The Power of Presence: 6 Ways to Get Out of Your Head and Flirt with Charm 03.10.2023

You know what’s frustrating? When you’re talking to an attractive woman—say, on a date or at a social event—and you get stuck in your head. You overthink. You judge yourself. You worry, “What do we talk about next? What if I run out of things to say?” This hurts your confidence and leads to awkward conversations. Yikes. Well, those days are over. It’s time to unleash the power of presence! Dating...

Do THIS to Make Dating a Lot Less Painful and a Lot More Fun 29.09.2023

Is dating just not fun for you? Do you judge yourself harshly after dates or interactions with women? Do you struggle with flirting and talking to cute girls, and you’re not improving? Let’s get this handled! In this episode, dating coach Connell Barrett shares a simple mindset drill called the Coin of Self-Assessment. It’s a simple mental tip you can apply every day to make dating a LOT more fun,...

The Magic Move to Get Quality Online-Dating Matches 26.09.2023

Swiping and swiping. Lack of quality matches. Women who ghost. Fake accounts. Chances are, online-dating just doesn’t work for you. But it’s NOT because you’re unattractive. It’s because you’re making a big dating-app mistake… and you’re not even aware of it! So let’s fix this. In today’s episode, dating coach Connell Barrett reveals the truth about online-dating, so you can STOP swiping without s...

Use these 5 Moves for Great First Dates 22.09.2023

First dates can be scary. Will she like you? Will you run out of things to say? Will there be awkward silences? Will she dump you for the cool bartender with the man bun? Questions, questions… Fear not. Your host, dating coach Connell Barrett, has had more than 1,000 first dates. In this episode of the Dating Transformation podcast, he shares the 5 essential moves that he and his clients use to ha...

How to Become a Man of Action 19.09.2023

You know what sucks worse than Mondays and paper cuts? Wanting to “make a move” with a woman you’re into and then freezing up. It’s frustrating. You want to talk to that cutie at your gym, but you’re stuck in your head. You’d like to ask out your crush, but what if she says no? It’s frustrating, because you’re tired of being lonely, but you can’t seem to get going. It’s time to stop spinning your...

Lip Service: 7 Ways to Confidently Go for the First Kiss 15.09.2023

It’s the scariest moment of a date: Going for the first kiss. You probably don’t how to read her signals to know if you can kiss her. If you move in to lock lips too soon, you’ll creep her out. If you wait too long or don’t even try, hello, “friend zone.” Ouch! And if your kiss attempt is awkward, she’ll likely reject you and give you the cheek… and there won’t be another date. No worries—dating c...

How to Charm Beautiful Women: 7 Simple Flirting Moves 12.09.2023

There’s a good chance you struggle with what to say and how to flirt with women. You get stuck in your head. You doubt yourself. Maybe you fall into dreaded “interview mode” with a woman and interrogate her. The consequences? She either disappears, or she says, “You seem great, but I didn’t feel a spark.” Either way, she’s lost interest. And this can kill your confidence. Never fear—7 new flirting...

Use the “3 Times Rule” and Stop Getting Ghosted 08.09.2023

So you’re texting a cool, cute girl, and then… silence. Tumbleweeds. She vanishes! It’s frustrating to get SO close to a date, only to have her disappear. It can feel devastating, like there’s something wrong with you—and make you want to delete the apps for good. The good news? You can fix this! It’s time to STOP getting ghosted and START getting dates. How? Use the “3 Times Rule,” a simple, test...

Are You Man Enough to Be Feminine? How to Truly Connect with Women 05.09.2023

You may think that women want a bold, brash “alpha male” to show her who’s boss. But think again! The truth is, women love men who are in touch with their feminine sides. Embracing that side of yourself doesn’t rob you of your masculine essence. It balances it, making you more complex, complete and attractive to women. Yes, a “real man” approaches and makes moves. But he also empathizes, listens,...

Risky Business: For Instant Confidence, Become a Bold Risktaker 01.09.2023

Odds are, you’re making a BIG mistake with a woman and you don’t even know it: You’re playing it safe. Being timid. Not going for it. Sure, you’re a nice guy and a true gentleman, and you don’t want to “creep women out.” That’s a good thing! But if you play it too safe in dating, you convey low confidence or come off as boring. And this repels women. Why? They don’t want a safe, timid guy. They wa...

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