GLD 472 - Navigating the Ex Factor

Is there still more good than bad when it comes to the search for love? "Pillow Talk Unplugged" host Bridgetta stops by to talk dating in Hollywood, life as the "Extenze Girl", how we bring past trauma to  new relationships, why the pool has thinned out, the pros and cons of being an attractive woman, what to look for on the apps, and much, much more!

How many relationships end that really shouldn't? Brian takes a deep dive on the importance of staying together - finding relationships without regret, overcoming obstacles, discovering what matters, the definition of a successful partnership, taking ownership of an outcome, why we give up too soon, and how to recognize what you have while you have it!

Is it possible that the dating landscape has gotten even rockier? The very popular "Farm Babe" Michelle Miller returns to open up the mailbag to answer listener questions and break down all that is going wrong! We've got freak flags flying, men getting lazy, women getting demanding, people actinve sketchy, the lost meaning of a night out, and much much more!

Has there been a seismic shift in our dating lives, and our daily reality? Brian breaks down the effect of AI on our relationship realities - the plusses and possibilities, the dangers and downside, what we seek from our partners, what we need for fulfillment, why pets can deceive us, the benefits of taking a break, what it means to find fantasies, and much much more!

Do broken family relationships impact romantic ones? Brian talks about his new podcast "Dead To Me", which deals with estrangement...and how parental dysfunction can cause problems in dating.  What to reveal, how much to share, overcoming shame, repairing the damage, owning your vulnerability and much, much more! Plus...is autumn the most underrated season?

Is there a recent rise in infidelity? "First Comes Us" author and therapist Anita Chlipala drops by to talk about what's leading to all the cheating, why it's become more common from women, why it's more painful that divorce, moving past the PTSD, how to recover from the breach of trust, and much much more!

You take a leap of faith, go for it, throw caution to the wind...and now what? Reality TV veteran (and professional wingwoman!) Erin Davis returns to talk about manifesting new possibilities, arriving at the right age to know yourself, breaking down artificial boundaries, the keys to finding compatibility, what matters in a new relationship, and the importance of really great muscles!

Are the wrong couples getting divorced? Can the end of a relationship be the beginning of a better part of life? "Your Amazing Divorce" host Doreen Yaffa drops by to answer all the tough divorce questions - how to know when it's over, what to do when it is, the most common causes, the simplest solutions, and everything else you need to know when you know it's not going to last. Plus...who really needs a prenup, and why!

Do women fail to understand men's primary Love Language? Brian breaks down what everyone is getting wrong, what men really need, why that matters most, why communication is crucial, and how every man can be happy!

Does a cute name make someone more attractive? What about a cool job? "The Farm Babe" Michelle Miller returns to talk about what jobs make a man appealing, the work charactestics that cross over, where to find the best opportunities, ignoring false positives, and much, much more!