GLD 562 - Summer Sun, Something's Begun

What relationship challenges lie ahead as we get ready for summer summer? "Manthropology" host Kelli Brink drops by to crack open our big annual Summer Lovin' Mailbag! Battles over temperature, too many unexplained trips, memories of old flames, long-distance relationships, the right amount of misbevior, and much, much more!

Are you ready to put your best self out there? "Weights & Plates" host Robert Santana drops by to share ways to look and feel your best self, how aging plays into fitness, why diet and training go hand in hand, how your body impacts confidence, and much, much more! 

How do you know when it's time to walk away? Brian breaks down when relationships really need to end, what can be done to get them back on track, why opportunities are often wasted, how happiness can be salvaged, and how to get out when it's finally time to get out!

Is modern technology being used to deceive possible daters? The Debate Team breaks down the rules of artificial engagement, what you need to disclose, how much mystery is fair game, differentiating reality from fantasy, and much, much more!

Thinking about revisiting that old flame? Is there value in reconsidering your ex? Brian breaks down the Boomerang Effect, why sometimes situations can change, how growth can really be possible, why red flags might be false flags, how long is too long, the barriers to re-entry, and when to just say no!

She kissed a girl, and she liked it!  Longtime GLD fave "Switching Teams" host Sarah Held returns to break down the differences between dating men and dating women, how to get out of your comfort zone, letting a partner lead, controlling your energy, finding opportunties when you least expect them, why men are simple, and much much more!

Why have our dates become so deadly boring? Brian breaks down our inability to connect, why restaurants sound differently, the worst questions to ask, the best way to react, how society needs to change and step up, and why Applebee's may have all the answers!

Is it easy to find - and trust - love again after heartbreak and divorce? "The Back 9" host Dennis Williams stops by to talk about being single again in your 40s, overcoming a break-up, taking time to find yourself, trying to mask pain, the keys to healing, regaining confidence, and much much more!

Is there one ingredient that too many men are lacking today? "Unapologetic Me" host Crystal Carroll returns to explain why guys need to step it up, the importance of BDE, the art of overcompensating, what rules still have meaning, the best time to make a movel, and much, much more!

Can the same principles that help you win at love help you win at life? GLD veteran and professional wingman-turned-life-coach Thomas Edwards returns to break down his incredible personal journey — from heartbreak and persona-building in college, to over 400 marriages coached, to sobriety and self-reinvention, to competing in pro gaming tournaments. Thomas talks about abandoning yourself vs. protecting yourself, why your "yes" lives in the land of "no," how he found the courage to pivot everything, the dangerous myth of work-life balance, why the most successful people are playing someone else's game, and the inspiration behind his new book The One-Up Effect: Gamify Your Life to Win and Have Fun Playing — and much, much more!