GLD 558 - Having So Many Second Thoughts

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!

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!