GLD 467 - When Confidence And Communication Collide

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!

Why is dating so complicated and confusing? "Whispered Wisdom" host Lisa Marcus drops in to break down where it all comes from, embracing gender roles, defining what you are after, remembering to be romantic, the importance of allure, and how exploring the woo woo can lead to all the answers!

How do you balance your personal and professional lives...when both need to find love?  "The Bachelor" Producer Julie LaPlaca joins Brian to talk about her upcoming memoir "The Love Producer", and takes us behind the scenes of what it's like to work on a legendary reality show, putting career before self, knowing when to say enough, creating the best fantasy dates, finding yourself in the tabloid spotlight, the key to happily ever after, and much, much more!

Can opposites really attract? Do we have to be perfectly aligned with our partners? Brian breaks down the problem with politics in dating, how we can open our minds, the ways to widen our pool, what's changed the most in the last decade, where you should be seeking opportunities, and much, much more! Plus, should Republicans and Democrats cross the aisle to find lasting love?

Are you ready to be all you can be on your dating journey? Visionary coach Whitney Kell stops by to break down how to become our best selves, finding truth in sobriety, the meaning of essence, setting and achieving goals, owning your thoughts, the path to your greater love, and much, much more. Plus..she does a deep dive to discover the best of Brian!

Can people be re-wired to become better daters? Renowned Clinical Psychologist Dr. Lynn Tress stops by to unleash our inner demons, why likeability matters, how to heal old wounds, the path to get unstuck, raising one's self-esteem, overcoming self-sabotage, and much, much more!

How important is religion in finding a match?  Jewtopia Dating founder Jamie Levine debates Brian on what matters most, dealing with family pressure, recognizing patterns, finding alignment, the art of compromise, and much, much more!

Is it time to talk about "girl on girl" crime? "Unapologetic Me" host Crystal Carroll returns to talk about why sometimes your BFF isn't all that, learing how to trust, putting your best self forward, keeping a tight circle, overcoming life's obstacles, and much, much more. Mean Girls is not a myth!

Is your relationship broken beyond repair? "Slightly Sane" co-hosts Dr. Laura and Dr. Kristie drop by to share how you can tell if it's too late, the danger of feeling resentment, ways to communicate your questions, the benefits of counseling, how to own your mistakes, the opposite of love, and much, much more!

When is the right time to say what you've waited too long to say? Brian breaks down when relationships really need to end, four important words to learn, what can be done to get them back on track, why opportunities are wasted, how happiness can be salvaged, and how to get out when it's time to get out!