The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad

Most people think they're ready for a relationship because they reached a certain age. Kameran Alareqi disagrees. After experiencing divorce, reconciliation, and rebuilding her own marriage, Kameran believes healthy relationships aren't built on luck—they're built on emotional maturity, self-awareness, and learning the skills most of us were never taught. In this episode, we unpack why...

Most people think relationships end because the love fades. Relationship coach Kameran Alareqi says the real problem starts long before that. After surviving infidelity, divorce, infertility, and rebuilding her own marriage, Kameran joins Joshua on The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad to unpack why good men shut down, why couples drift into the "roommate phase," and how emotional safety—not perfe...

Why do so many people crave deep connection while hiding who they really are? In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Joanna Shakti joins Josh to explore authentic intimacy, conscious dating, vulnerability, self-love, and the relationship patterns that keep us stuck. We dive into how social conditioning teaches us to wear masks , why unspoken resentment quietly destroys relationships, and...

What if kink isn't really about sex? In this episode, Joshua is joined by Amanda Dames — sexologist , relationship coach, and former professional dominatrix—breaks down the psychology behind desire, power, attraction, and human connection. From ghosting and modern dating to dominance, submission, and emotional safety, this is Kink 202 the conversation most people skip and the one everyone need...

Most people think women want less sex than men. Courtney Fae Long says that's not the problem. Many women don't have low libido—they feel unseen, undesired, and emotionally disconnected in their relationships. It's a concept she calls Erotic Abandonment , and it's affecting more couples than anyone wants to admit. In this episode, we unpack why highly sexual women are often labeled...

From farm life to Playboy, Michelena Rose has never been afraid to do things her own way. In this episode , we talk dating, sexuality, confidence, motherhood, boundaries, and the surprising freedom that comes from being unapologetically yourself. Plus, Michelena shares some of the wildest stories from her unconventional journey.

What happens when the man who “has it all together” secretly feels emotionally disconnected? This week, Joshua Jones sits down with Rose Leopold , founder of Space to Cry , to unpack the hidden emotional weight many men carry behind success, relationships, intimacy, and masculinity. From vulnerability and emotional suppression to loneliness, pressure, and modern dating, this conversation dives int...

What happens when you stop pretending your desires fit neatly inside society’s rules? This week, Joshua sits down with author , creator, and self-proclaimed taboo destroyer Cidney Green for one of the wildest conversations the Bachelor Pad has had yet. From having multiple partners at the same time to challenging the way we think about monogamy, shame, sexuality, and freedom, nothing is off limits...

How do you know when a relationship is over… and you’re just afraid to admit it? Too many people stay in relationships, careers, and routines that quietly destroy them—simply because comfort feels safer than change. In this raw and brutally honest episode, relationship coach and psychologist Catherine Kastany exposes the hidden ways we lose ourselves trying to keep love, peace, or stability alive....

This week, Josh sits down with Alex E. Edwards , author of Mortgage Before Marriage , to talk about the role money plays in modern relationships. From financial red flags and emotional intelligence to prenups, dating with intention, and building wealth before marriage, this conversation challenges the idea that love alone is enough.

Most people think dating is about finding “the one.” But what if the people having the best relationships… are just better at something most of us avoid? Communication. The real kind. The uncomfortable kind. In this episode , we sit down with George Goulburn —a man who’s been paid to be the “ perfect partner ”… and has seen what women actually want when the masks come off. And here’s the twist: It...

You’re crushing it in your career… but your relationships ? Not hitting the same. In this episode, Joshua Jones and Anutza Bellissimo get real about the hidden trade-offs of being a high achiever—why ambition can quietly sabotage your love life, and the patterns no one warns you about. We get into: Why success can make emotional intimacy harder (not easier) The subtle ways stress shows up in your...

Most people don’t struggle with dating… they struggle with connection. In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad , Josh sits down with Paul Aaron Travis to break down why modern relationships feel so confusing—and why we keep repeating the same patterns even when we “know better.” From ghosting and emotional unavailability to the addictive “ spark ” we chase, this conversation dives into what...

Joining Josh inside the Bachelor Pad is Bella Krutik , relationship and feminine embodiment coach, opens up about heartbreak, healing, and the patterns that shape our love lives. From divorce to deep self-discovery, Bella shares how presence, emotional awareness, and feminine embodiment can transform the way we show up in relationships. This episode explores how pain can become a catalyst for grow...

Why do successful, self-aware women keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners? In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad , Josh sits down with trauma-informed relationship coach Lauren Venables to break down how unresolved trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and attachment patterns impact dating, intimacy, and emotional safety in modern relationships. We explore the difference betwee...

Astrologer and comedian Atheana Richie joins Joshua Jones to break down what your birth chart might be saying about your dating habits, relationship patterns, and emotional blind spots. From astrological compatibility to personality clashes, they explore how understanding different signs can shift the way you approach attraction, conflict, and connection. Atheana shares how she blends comedy with...

Burnout isn’t a badge of honor — it’s a warning sign. In this episode, Joshua Jones sits down with hormone health expert Chelsea McLeod to expose how hustle culture quietly wrecks women’s bodies. From bloating and fatigue to hormonal imbalance and burnout, Chelsea breaks down what’s actually going on — and how to rebuild your health with systems rooted in self-care, not punishment. If you’ve ever...

In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad , Josh sits down with Lisa Johnson for an unfiltered conversation about the hidden realities of high-conflict divorce . Together, they unpack legal abuse, parental alienation, and the emotional and financial fallout that often goes unspoken. Lisa shares her personal experience navigating a contentious divorce, shedding light on how the legal system ca...

Modern dating isn’t just messy — it can be dangerous. Josh sits down with Justin Smith , founder of Cray , to unpack dating red flags, online dating risks, and why self-awareness and boundaries matter more than ever. Listen through to hear how to spot red flags before you get attached.

Josh sits down with tantric and holistic relationship coach Emma Galland to explore what real intimacy looks like beyond performance, pressure, and swipe-culture expectations. They break down why presence matters more than technique, how men unknowingly block connection, and what tantric principles can teach us about confidence, desire, and lasting attraction—inside and outside the bedroom. Emma c...

In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad , Josh is joined by clinical sexologist Dr. Claudia Six to unpack what really fuels desire, intimacy, and long-term connection. From why talking about sex feels so damn hard to how culture shapes our turn-ons and shame, they get real about boundaries, mismatched libidos, and keeping attraction alive over time. If you’ve ever wondered why passion fades...

In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad , Joshua Jones sits down with Jeremy Nelson , creator of Marrying America , to unpack what’s actually going wrong in modern dating. They break down swipe culture, the illusion of endless options, and why having “more choices” has made commitment harder—not easier. This candid conversation explores how intentional dating is making a comeback, what peop...

Most people don’t struggle with dating — they struggle with settling . In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad , Joshua Jones breaks down the “F Yeah Method” with Ian from PurposeU to show how to choose a partner with both chemistry and real compatibility. Ian shares personal stories and actionable insights on dating with clarity, discipline, and intention , helping you avoid settling and c...

In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Joshua Jones sits down with dating coach Shelley Badayos to unpack the messy, magnetic world of modern romance. Shelley shares how she traded scrubs for coaching and why confidence, intention, and real self-awareness matter way more than perfectly crafted dating “performances.” They dive into the biggest pitfalls singles fall into, why genuine curios...

In this episode, Joshua Jones dives in with clinical hypnotherapist Michelle Walters to unpack how rewiring your mind can change your habits, your healing… and maybe even your love life. Michelle shares how she went from a high-powered marketing career to helping people transform from the inside out, opening up about grief, self-compassion, and the real science behind hypnosis (spoiler: it’s not w...