Dating Essentials for Men is the latest title from renowned therapist Dr. Robert Glover. Dr. Glover is the author of the iconic men’s development classic, No More Mr. Nice Guy. You might remember him from Episode 17 of this podcast. I was privileged to catch up with Dr. Glover once again to talk about his new book. In today’s episode of Humans in Love, Dr. Glover and I discuss Dating Essentials for Men, men’s work, the importance of finding a good coach, how...

James Batcho is an author and philosopher. He’s also a good friend of mine, and semi-regular Chiang Mai resident. James is the author of Terrence Malick’s Unseeing Cinema. You might remember James from episode 5 of this podcast. But we don’t talk much about movies and pop culture in today’s episode. Last year, James faced a nightmarish health scare while teaching in southern China. In today’s conversation, James and I talk about facing up to our own mortality,...

Marnia Robinson is the author of Cupid’s Poisoned Arrow: From Habit to Harmony in Sexual Relationships. Cupid’s Poisoned Arrow is one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read on sex and long-term relationships. From Amazon: Zing! Cupid’s arrow skewers a primitive part of the brain. Obediently, we fall in love amid showers of passionate fireworks, bond for a time … and then often get fed up with each other and grow irritable or numb. Perhaps we try to remodel our mate,...

Some exciting new interviews coming soon. In the meantime, today I’m very happy to announce the publication of my newest project, The Overcoming Jealousy Workbook. From Amazon: Jealousy and possessiveness have the potential to destroy any relationship. Left unchecked, our jealousy can push our partner away, destroy our self-esteem, and rob us of the life and love we deserve. But thankfully, we each have the power to change. Written by the author of the...

Sam Lawrence is a tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and consultant. In part two of my kitchen table discussion with Sam, we talk about the challenges presented by long-distance relationships, unconventional parenting, “unschooling,” slow travel, and much more. Hope you dig. Connect with Sam on: * His personal website* “Grow Big Always” Podcast (currently on hiatus)* Instagram Please don’t forget: If you’re enjoying Humans in Love, and you’d like me to...

Sam Lawrence is a tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and consultant. But we hardly talk about any of that on this podcast. First and foremost, Sam is a guy with an unorthodox approach to life and love. Sam first came on my radar through his wonderful “Grow Big Always” podcast, but I got to know him personally over the past few months here in Chiang Mai. A self-described “outsider,” in today’s conversation Sam and I talk non-conformity, decision-making, making marriage work, travel, jealousy,...

[This interview was originally recorded and released in 2016 on my old Travels in Music Podcast] Sylvie Simmons is a longtime rock critic and music writer whose 2012 biography of Cohen, I’m Your Man, was the rare hotly anticipated music biography that lived up to the hype. Written over several years with the support, if not the official endorsement of its subject, I’m Your Man is an engrossing and moving read, inspiring to Cohen fans as well as anyone who does anything creative for a...

Jordan Luke Collier is Head Coach at Ars Amorata. He’s also a good friend (and frequent guest of the podcast). In today’s episode of Humans in Love, Jordan and I go all ‘When Harry Met Sally’ and ask the age-old question: can men and women be friends? We also talk jealousy, long-term relationship maintenance, and a whole lot more. I love chatting with Jordan, and I hope you enjoy today’s show. ALSO: as you’ll hear, I have a special announcement regarding the new scheduling of the podcast....

  Jordan Luke Collier is Head Coach at Ars Amorata. Founded by Canadian author Zan Perrion, the Ars Amorata is an organization dedicated to celebrating “the art of seduction, the rebirth of romance, and a lifelong quest for beauty and adventure.” You might remember Jordan from Episode 10 of this podcast. Last week Jordan and I got together at my kitchen table for a discussion on goal-setting, cultivating greater presence in our daily lives, relationships, seduction, the beauty of...

Raghu Markus is one of my favourite podcasters. I was introduced to Raghu through his association with the author and speaker Ram Dass, and the Ram Dass Here and Now podcast. Raghu also hosts Mindrolling, which was a major inspiration for my own podcast. Raghu is also a traveler, a meditator, a fellow India-enthusiast, and much more. He’s lived an enormously full and interesting life, traveling with Ram Dass and encountering many great spiritual teachers along the way. I was honoured to...

(If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to Part One of this conversation) Maria Blandine Wegener is a Tantra yoga teacher in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She’s the partner and co-teacher of Uriel Yariv, who you met back in Episode 14. Blandine and Uriel teach at Mahasiddha Yoga, one of the most popular and well-regarded yoga schools here in Chiang Mai. In part two of our conversation, Blandine and I discuss fostering greater intimacy in our relationships, maintaining presence, sexual...

Maria Blandine Wegener is a Tantra yoga teacher in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She’s the partner and co-teacher of Uriel Yariv, who you met back in Episode 14. Blandine and Uriel teach at Mahasiddha Yoga, one of the most popular and well-regarded yoga schools here in Chiang Mai. Blandine is one of the most insightful and knowledgeable women I’ve ever met with regards to relationships, spirituality, and sexuality. She taught me a lot over the past six months or so. So of course, I had to get her...

Dr. Shawn T. Smith is a clinical psychologist based in Denver, Colorado. He’s also the author of one of the most important books I’ve read over the past year. The Tactical Guide to Women: How Men Can Manage Risk in Dating and Marriage is a comprehensive examination of the potential risks of marrying the wrong woman, and how unmarried men can determine whether or not a potential partner is a good choice for marriage. More than that, it’s a solid overview of what makes a good long-term...

GoldJacketLuke (Luke Eilers) is a popular YouTube personality with over 60,000 subscribers. Luke makes videos on a range of topics from seduction, sexuality, personal development, and more recently pornography, masturbation, and the burgeoning #nofap movement. Luke was a self-described “addict” when it came to pornography, which led him to exploring the dangers of pornography and excessive masturbation, and making a very revealing and intimate series of videos about his journey. I found...

Dr. Robert Glover is the author of one of the most influential self-help books of the past twenty years. If there ever was a book written for the 21st century man, it’s No More Mr. Nice Guy.  Along with David Deida’s The Way of the Superior Man, I find myself recommending Dr. Glover’s opus to my male clients and readers more than any other book. It’s that good. From Amazon: Dr. Robert Glover has dubbed the “Nice Guy Syndrome” trying too hard to please others while neglecting one’s own...

  Mike Commito, PhD, is an author and hockey historian. His work has been featured in Vice, Sportsnet, and beyond. Mike has a new book out called Hockey 365: Daily Stories from the Ice. Mike is also a former colleague of mine. When I was working on my M.A. in Globalization Studies at McMaster University (Canada), Mike was completing his PhD in History. We haven’t communicated since, so it was great to catch up. More than that, I wanted to know more about Mike’s recent publishing success,...

In today’s solo episode of Humans in Love, I share my thoughts on breakups. More specifically, how to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and recover from a breakup. Responding to a reader/listener going through a rough time. This is a new type of format for this podcast. In “With a Grain of Salt” episodes, I will respond to reader questions, rant and rave, or simply share my thoughts of the moment. All of this is meant to be taken with–you guessed it–an enormous grain of salt. Some of...

[If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to Part One!] Uriel Yariv is an Israeli psychologist and Tantra yoga teacher. In Part Two of my conversation with Uriel, we delve deeper into Tantric sex and relationships, Tantra “do’s and don’t’s,” masculine and feminine polarity, Uriel’s personal introduction to tantra, recommendations for further reading, and much more. Mentioned in this episode: * The Atman Yoga Federation * The Way of the Superior Man and Dear Lover by David...

What is Tantra? And when you hear the word “tantra,” what comes to mind? If you’re anything like most people, the mental associations may not be all positive. It’s my feeling that tantra is simultaneously one of the most valuable, and worst-represented of the world’s great spiritual traditions. Tantra, and tantric yoga, offers us invaluable tools for embracing everyday life, and our lover, with greater passion, serenity, and acceptance. And Tantra isn’t just for granola-eating,...

Zhana Vrangalova, PhD, is a NYC-based sex researcher who studies casual sex, nonmonogamy, and sexual orientation. She holds a PhD in developmental psychology from Cornell University, and currently teaches human sexuality-related courses as an adjunct professor at New York University. In addition, Dr. Zhana is the founder of The Casual Sex Project, a forum where people can share their experiences with casual sex, and the co-host of The Science of Sex Podcast. Her work has been featured in...

Dustin Joseph is a serial entrepreneur, chef, and coffee roaster based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He’s also a mate of mine. Dustin has spent the past two decades exploring the world’s great food cultures, particularly in northern Thailand. He’s the founder of Left Hand Roasters, a coffee roasting and subscription company, and the owner of Cafecito, the best damn Mexican restaurant in Thailand (in my less than humble opinion). Dustin and I caught up at his kitchen table where I asked him...

In 2013, I published a blog and guidebook called Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy. In a nutshell: it’s a book detailing the most embarrassing challenge of my life, and how I responded to it. Retroactive jealousy is basically being bothered by your partner’s past relationships and/or sexual history. And years ago, I had it bad. The long and short of it is I published the Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy blog and book without much expectation, but both have been very well received in the...

Jordan Luke Collier is Head Coach at Ars Amorata. Founded by Canadian author Zan Perrion, the Ars Amorata is an organization dedicated to celebrating “the art of seduction, the rebirth of romance, and a lifelong quest for beauty and adventure.” In today’s second part of my kitchen table conversation with Jordan, we discuss two of Jordan’s near-death experiences, why it’s important to consider death in daily life, how we can show up better as men who love women, man’s spiritual hunger and...

Jordan Luke Collier is Head Coach at Ars Amorata. Founded by Canadian author Zan Perrion, the Ars Amorata is an organization dedicated to celebrating “the art of seduction, the rebirth of romance, and a lifelong quest for beauty and adventure.” Full disclosure: I’m an Amorati (graduate of the program) and the work of Ars Amorata has had a truly beautiful impact on my life over the past half-decade or so. I recommend it to any man who wants more out of life and love. Earlier this year,...

Dr. Brad Blanton is the author of the self-help classic Radical Honesty. His daughter, Carsie Blanton, is among the finest pop singer-songwriters of her generation. You might remember Brad from Episode 2 of this podcast, and Carsie from Episode 4. Brad and I connected via email and social media in the aftermath of Anthony Bourdain’s suicide, and today’s conversation followed from that. It’s been around 48 hours and I’m still no closer to processing the loss of @anthonybourdain....