Best dadstartingover Podcasts (2025)

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Why Your Wife Changed Overnight: The Hidden Truth About Menopause and Marriage 9:45

2d ago9:45

9:45

Most men don’t see it coming—until their marriage is on life support. One day she’s your best friend and lover… the next, she’s distant, irritable, and completely checked out. You think you did something wrong. You didn’t. In this video, I break down the biological and psychological changes that happen during menopause—how they affect your wife, yo…

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"I Married a Woman Who Refused Sex for Two Years… What Was I Thinking?" 13:45

5d ago13:45

13:45

This one’s brutal. A 36-year-old man marries a 49-year-old woman who insisted they wait until marriage for sex. Two years in, he’s still never touched her. No sex. No intimacy. Nothing. He’s confused, frustrated, and finally waking up after reading The Dead Bedroom Fix. This is a classic case of mismatched libidos, avoidant behavior, and religious …

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"She Kept a Log to Avoid Sex With Me — What Did I Do Wrong?" 11:52

9d ago11:52

11:52

Mr. K wrote in with a story that’s, sadly, all too familiar. He blames himself for a relationship that was dysfunctional from day one. She showed no attraction. She weaponized sex. She even stopped showering to repel him — and kept a log of when he initiated. He thinks he’s the problem. But here’s the truth: Some relationships are doomed from the b…

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“Why Autistic Men Attract Toxic Women” 10:26

12d ago10:26

10:26

Have you ever looked back at a relationship and thought, “What the hell was that?” You were loyal. Honest. Steady. She was chaos. This happens all the time to autistic men—diagnosed or not. They end up in emotionally volatile relationships with women who may have traits of borderline personality disorder. These women are intense, manipulative, unpr…

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"SSRIs Killed Her Sex Drive – What Do I Do?" 13:55

16d ago13:55

13:55

In this Dear DSO submission, Richie asks a brutally honest question: What do you do when your wife is on SSRIs, has no sex drive, and has basically shut down in the bedroom? He’s not alone. A lot of men are quietly struggling with this. Kids, careers, medication, depression—it all adds up. And many men are left wondering if they’re crazy for wantin…

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The Final Talk: Should You End a Sexless Marriage? 12:58

19d ago12:58

12:58

In this episode of Dear DSO, a man named Mark writes in about the pain of being stuck in a long-term, sexless marriage. He’s done the work—therapy, self-improvement, romantic gestures—but his wife still shows zero interest. Now he’s wondering: Should he blow up the family just to feel loved again? This one hits hard, and it’s a story I hear all the…

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Is She Avoidant... or Just Not That Into You? 11:56

23d ago11:56

11:56

I hear from a lot of men who fall hard for a woman… and then she starts pulling away. Hot one minute, cold the next. Is it an avoidant attachment style—or is she just not that into you? In today’s Dear DSO episode, we break down Paul’s situation. He’s stuck in the push-pull dynamic with a woman who’s triggering every anxious bone in his body. I exp…

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"Worried About My Adult Kids Stuck With a Toxic Mom" 17:01

26d ago17:01

17:01

In this Dear DSO episode, we tackle Holden’s powerful story: ✅ A 22-year marriage, wrecked by infidelity ✅ A toxic ex dragging their adult kids down ✅ A father who rebuilt his life, career, and confidence — but still worries about his boys I break down what happens long-term when kids get stuck in a toxic home and what (if anything) you, as the hea…

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Why She Hasn’t Touched You in 8 Years (And Why Chores Won’t Fix It) 15:20

30d ago15:20

15:20

In this episode of Dear DSO, I tackle Dave’s story — he’s been married 13 years, but for the last eight, the bedroom has been dead. Less than 10 times a year. He’s doing the chores, paying the bills, helping with everything, hoping it will reignite intimacy… but it hasn’t worked. We talk about perimenopause, the harsh biological and emotional shift…

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“Am I a Sex Maniac… or Just a Normal Guy?” 15:27

1M ago15:27

15:27

Is it wrong to want more sex in your marriage? What if your wife thinks you're a pervert for having a normal male sex drive? In this episode of Dear DSO, I respond to a submission from a man who feels like a prisoner to his own sexuality. He’s doing the work, improving his life, but still feels rejected, shamed, and shut out by his wife. Sound fami…

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Will a Vasectomy Kill Her Desire for You? 12:51

1M ago12:51

12:51

In this Dear DSO episode, we’re diving into a common and surprisingly emotional question: "If I get a vasectomy, will my wife still want me?" This one came from Matt — a father of three, married for five years, and totally done having kids… but now he’s worried that the snip might lead to a dead bedroom. We break down: The primal fears behind vasec…

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Post-Divorce Midlife Crisis: Should You Hit the Road or Stay Safe? 10:16

1M ago10:16

10:16

In this “Dear DSO” episode, I respond to a story from John—a newly separated man wondering if it’s time to ditch the 9-to-5 life, buy a van, and find himself on the open road. Is this a classic midlife crisis, or the adventure of a lifetime? Let’s talk about what it means to "lose yourself" in the family machine… and whether it’s ever too late to s…

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"I Caught Her Messaging Another Man… So I Ended It. Was I Wrong?" 12:57

1M ago12:57

12:57

In this Dear DSO submission, a follower named John reached out to share his story. He was in a long-distance relationship, had clear boundaries about contact with the opposite sex, and discovered that his girlfriend followed and messaged a local pharmacy tech—without telling him. That was enough for John to walk away… but now he’s second-guessing e…

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“30 Years in a Dead Bedroom… Then She Finally Told Me Why” - Live Chat With Michael 59:52

2M ago59:52

59:52

Michael reached out to me with a story I hear way too often. Thirty years of a sexless marriage, confusion, shame, guilt — and then, one day, his wife finally opens up with a truth that changed everything. In this raw, honest conversation, we explore what it means to sacrifice your needs, the silent damage it does, and how deeply hidden trauma can …

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“We Divorced, Remarried… Now She Wants to Date Again?” 16:17

2M ago16:17

16:17

In today’s Dear DSO, I respond to a heartbreaking story from a 39-year-old Army Special Ops veteran who's been through the wringer—divorce, remarriage, infidelity, therapy, and now… his wife wants to separate again, “date,” and possibly reevaluate in six months. If you've ever felt like you're living in a constant loop of chaos in your relationship…

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“Depressed About Marriage… Is It Even Worth It Anymore?” 20:59

2M ago20:59

20:59

In this episode of Dear DSO, I respond to a letter from Jerome—a man who’s feeling disillusioned and depressed about relationships and marriage. After a breakup and years of being told that “marriage is the dream,” he’s beginning to question everything. Does long-term monogamy even work anymore? Are women really wired for it? Is the “wife and kids”…

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How Nice Guys Sabotage Their Relationships | Dr. Robert Glover (No More Mr. Nice Guy) 55:34

2M ago55:34

55:34

In this live conversation, I sit down with Dr. Robert Glover, author of No More Mr. Nice Guy, to talk about the psychology of the modern man—especially the ones struggling in dead bedrooms, difficult marriages, and post-divorce confusion. We dig into why so many men unknowingly sabotage their relationships, how covert contracts fuel resentment, and…

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Comfort Kills Desire? The Erotic Cost of Feeling Safe in Marriage 14:42

2M ago14:42

14:42

We all crave emotional safety and stability in our long-term relationships… But what if that very safety is what slowly smothers erotic desire? In this livestream, I dive into one of the most frustrating and misunderstood dynamics in long-term monogamy: the trade-off between comfort and sexuality. Why does it feel like the more secure your relation…

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“We’re Just Dating… And Already in a Dead Bedroom?” 8:41

2M ago8:41

8:41

Brendan’s been dating his girlfriend for three years — and the sex is already slowing to a crawl. He’s worried this is setting the tone for a future marriage, and he’s not wrong. In this clip from a LIVE DSO, we dig into one of the biggest red flags guys ignore: early sexual disinterest. If you’re seeing signs of a dead bedroom while you’re still d…

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"How Do I Convince My Older Wife to Want Sex Again?" 14:07

2M ago14:07

14:07

Ramius has been married for 47 years. In his 70s, he’s gotten healthy, got his testosterone up, and wants to stay sexually and emotionally connected to his wife. The problem? She’s done. No interest, no desire, early bedtime, and emotionally checked out from intimacy. What do you do when one partner still wants connection… and the other is ready to…

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“Sexless Since Baby #1… And She Threatens Suicide If I Leave” 11:15

2M ago11:15

11:15

Keith has been married six years. No sex since baby #1. Volatile arguments. Threats of suicide. Police visits. And yet — he's afraid to leave. This is the classic trauma-bonded, broken-from-the-start marriage. In this episode, I talk about what it means to finally say “enough,” and how men can break free from toxic relationships. Join The HFM Broth…

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“She Had an Affair, Still Won’t Touch Me… But Gets Jealous?” 9:12

2M ago9:12

9:12

Ross is in a marriage where intimacy is dead, but the jealousy is alive and well. Despite his massive physical transformation and emotional growth, his wife remains cold and uninterested — while also resenting any female attention he gets. Oh… and she had an affair last year. Let's unpack this contradiction and talk about what it really means when …

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"My Wife Turned Into a MomBot — What Happened to Us?" 18:00

3M ago18:00

18:00

In this Dear DSO submission, a husband shares his frustration: after two kids, his wife seems to have completely disappeared into motherhood. Once bubbly and fun, now she’s anxious, overwhelmed, and only shows affection after wine or exotic vacations. He’s worked on himself, lost 60 lbs, rebuilt his confidence—but his wife won’t join him. No therap…

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"I Lost My Wife… and My Entire Identity" 14:37

3M ago14:37

14:37

In this powerful Dear DSO entry, I read a message from a man whose wife left him after 20 years of marriage. He gave everything to his family—his time, energy, identity—and now he's completely lost. No friends. No hobbies. No direction. This story is not uncommon, and it shines a light on what happens when men sacrifice themselves entirely for the …

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Why Your Wife Changed Overnight: The Hidden Truth About Menopause and Marriage 9:45

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"I Married a Woman Who Refused Sex for Two Years… What Was I Thinking?" 13:45

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"She Kept a Log to Avoid Sex With Me — What Did I Do Wrong?" 11:52

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“Why Autistic Men Attract Toxic Women” 10:26

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"SSRIs Killed Her Sex Drive – What Do I Do?" 13:55

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The Final Talk: Should You End a Sexless Marriage? 12:58

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Is She Avoidant... or Just Not That Into You? 11:56

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"Worried About My Adult Kids Stuck With a Toxic Mom" 17:01

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Why She Hasn’t Touched You in 8 Years (And Why Chores Won’t Fix It) 15:20

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“Am I a Sex Maniac… or Just a Normal Guy?” 15:27

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Will a Vasectomy Kill Her Desire for You? 12:51

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Post-Divorce Midlife Crisis: Should You Hit the Road or Stay Safe? 10:16

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"I Caught Her Messaging Another Man… So I Ended It. Was I Wrong?" 12:57

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“30 Years in a Dead Bedroom… Then She Finally Told Me Why” - Live Chat With Michael 59:52

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“We Divorced, Remarried… Now She Wants to Date Again?” 16:17

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“Depressed About Marriage… Is It Even Worth It Anymore?” 20:59

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How Nice Guys Sabotage Their Relationships | Dr. Robert Glover (No More Mr. Nice Guy) 55:34

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Comfort Kills Desire? The Erotic Cost of Feeling Safe in Marriage 14:42

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“We’re Just Dating… And Already in a Dead Bedroom?” 8:41

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"How Do I Convince My Older Wife to Want Sex Again?" 14:07

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“Sexless Since Baby #1… And She Threatens Suicide If I Leave” 11:15

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“She Had an Affair, Still Won’t Touch Me… But Gets Jealous?” 9:12

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"My Wife Turned Into a MomBot — What Happened to Us?" 18:00

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"I Lost My Wife… and My Entire Identity" 14:37

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