Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

Dating apps can provide unique challenges and opportunities for men to meet the kinds of women they’d like to date, but… you may be bringing some incorrect assumptions that are making things harder than they have to be. In this episode, we’ll address some common mistakes, and some easy fixes to your profile and your process. Support the show

OK, we are post-business trip, post-COVID, post-moving day, and back to the podcast! In this episode we'll talk about what kind of attitude women often find attractive in men, and why the absolute worst mood/attitude is always the fake one you put-on to please/attract/manipulate others. Don't read books (or listen to podcasts--even this one) to learn how to build a fake persona. Rule #1: Be your b...

If you're a human (and odds are good that you are), then you are communicating VOLUMES through your body language--far more than through your words. In this episode, we'll discuss the rights and wrongs of knowing and using body language to communicate romantic attraction. You'll recognize a theme from previous episodes: express yourself with confidence--even when you aren't speaking. And, at the e...

Most of the romantic interactions that men have with women are initiated by women--but not because she walks up and compliments you, or introduces herself. Non-verbal communication is how women usually signal their interest, and--if you're like us--you probably don't know which signals to look for. In this episode, we'll discuss how a woman's body language can communicate romantic interest--or jus...

Do you walk up and introduce yourself to a pretty girl? Do you try to become her friend first, and then try to transition to a dating relationship? In this episode, we'll discuss the good, bad, and ugly methods that guys use to attempt to meet and connect with ladies that they're interested in. We'll also share what has worked for us, and what has failed miserably. Support the show

Some myth-busting in this episode! What have your parents and/or the media taught you about attraction and sexuality that might be dead wrong--or at least an incomplete version of the story? Join us this week as we discuss. Support the show

There are a ton of loaded terms tossed around for male behavior, and the impact it has on attraction. "Nice Guys", "Bad Boys", and, of course, "Alpha" and "Beta". What do these labels (and the underlying behaviors) really mean in the context of attracting the kinds of mates we want, and building a fulfilling life? Support the show

We frequently use a 10-point number system to describe how attractive people are. This number often refers to our "sexual market value"--the higher the number, the more options a person has. In this episode, we'll share two specific things that men can do to look and be more valuable in their dating market. Support the show

Wealth and status factor into how attractive you are, but maybe not in the way you think. In this episode, we'll talk about what money and reputation really mean, and why your preoccupation with both may be making you less attractive. Support the show

On this week's episode, we start with a bit of a deep-dive on Charles's health and nutrition, and then we continue discussing clothing, including some "rules" for looking and feeling good with your personal style. Support the show

Or, in slightly more contemporary language, "the clothes maketh the man". Join us as we start to discuss fashion and style, and the part that the clothes on your back make in communicating who you are. Support the show

Memory is so often triggered by smell, that to be positively memorable, a man should not neglect to curate his entire presence, including his smell. In this episode, we'll talk about attraction through scent, and discuss our own personal experiences trying to be men that are remembered for smelling good. Support the show

We're all stuck with the voice we've got, right? Maybe not. There are behaviors you can learn to sound more attractive when you speak, and we'll discuss them in this episode. Support the show

Over the hill? Past your prime? Nonsense! Your age (much like your height and hair status) isn't getting in the way of successful dating. In this episode we'll discuss how dating changes for men, as they get older--and hopefully wiser. Support the show

A topic that many men spend considerable time thinking about, joking about, and worrying about, is the size of their penis. In this episode we'll share some data that says you're probably more "normal" than you think, and it probably doesn't matter as much as you hope--or fear. This episode contains explicit content (obviously). Support the show

Hair is good. No hair is good. Time spent in between these two choices is not so good. We'll talk about going bald, dealing with your options, and why the best choice probably involves a razor. Support the show

The furry stuff on the top of your skull can either be a source of strength or weakness,  depending on your mindset. In this episode, we'll talk men's hair and hairstyles, and how much you should (or shouldn't) worry about going grey. Support the show

"Fitness: an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment." Biology and culture agree that being "in shape" is more attractive than not. In this week's episode, we'll discuss some of the markers of fitness, as well as the advantages that men who are fit (and appear fit) enjoy, and, most importantly, how to get started. Here are some links to things we discuss during the...

In this episode (number 69), we continue laying down the foundation of how men attract women, and explore a case study about two guys, one woman, and a coffee shop. Support the show

Attractive men experience richer lives because they have more options. Your genetics and childhood determine some of your attractive traits, but so many more are within your control... today! In this episode, we'll start exploring what men (both those in a relationship, and those looking for a relationship) can do to better themselves in ways that will make them more attractive--particularly to wo...

We've finished "Tiny Habits" by BJ Fogg! Join us as we discuss our final thoughts, and what we hope to carry with us, and we introduce our next book, " Atomic Attraction ", by Christopher Canwell. Support the show

In this episode, we cover the final full chapter of Tiny Habits, by BJ Fogg, and talk about how we can use our knowledge to create change in others--and we focus on how and why we should (or shouldn't) attempt to do so. Support the show

BJ Fogg's Behavioral Model applies to all behaviors and habits--even the ones we don't want. In this episode, we'll talk about how we can break down our "unwanted" habits into the components that create them (prompts, ability, and motivation), and manipulate those components to eliminate or replace the "bad habit". Support the show

OK, so you've gotten to the point that you do two push-ups every time you pee... now what? In this week's episode, we discuss how to take your newly-cemented tiny habit to the next level. Support the show

Your success in creating new habits depends on your ability to train your brain--to train its decisions, thoughts, AND feelings. In this week's episode, we'll discuss the essential nature of celebration as a part of changing your behavior, and creating your new habits. Support the show