Want to hear how two people move from victim consciousness to a place of empowerment? Alexi and Preston have some bold answers on how to get over your victim mindset when it comes to relationships and your past. If you want to be challenged in a good way, this episode will help you.

SHOWNOTES

• How did Preston & Alexi begin their journey of personal transformation? [14:00]
• Why do people struggle in relationship? [21:30]
• Preston & Alexi's backpack metaphor that helps them thrive in their relationship struggles. [23:00]
• Why Preston couldn't last 20 minutes watching an HBO show with Alexi. [26:00]
• The lessons from their last big fight. [30:00]
• Preston shares the biggest tool a man can use during a fight with his partner. [36:00]
• The deadly sins of love. [42:00]
• The difference between victim and victim consciousness. [45:30]
• Your action step. [53:00]

GUEST BIO

As the Co-Founders and Co-Creators of The Bridge Method, Alexi Panos and Preston Smiles have supported thousands of people who have dramatically changed their lives by participating in their various programs and workshops all over the world.

For the past 10 years, they've both dedicated their lives to learning as much as they could about Human Potential, Positive Psychology, NLP, Ontology of Language, Transformative Studies, Somatic Training, and Esoteric Wisdom to step into their own leadership and truly "walk the walk" of this work.  They are insanely committed to leading others on this same path, and empowering them to step fully into their unique gifts to create a world that works for everyone.

Recently married, this couple is truly committed to transforming the way the world works, by transforming the lives of individuals. They currently speak and lead workshops all over the world (both together and separate), as well as run their own widely successful inspirational YouTube Channels.  Both Preston + Alexi released their first solo books in June 2016 under the publishing house of Simon + Schuster; and will be releasing their first collaborative book with the same publisher in January 2017. http://alexiandpreston.com

Is your relationship boring or are you boring? Or, better yet, are you just stuck and unsure of how to deepen your relationship? Boredom is a sign that you are missing something, big. Human beings are not boring. Yes, they may have stunted their development, but behind that wall is a massive ocean to explore. Listen up and find out how to get beyond boring.

SHOWNOTES

• The piece of chocolate that sparked this podcast episode. [9:00]
• The common phrases we here about monogamy? [10:45]
• What causes the initial boredom after we get married? [12:00]
• The traps you might fall into when feeling bored in your relationship. [17:00]
• The 5 steps to take as soon as you notice you're feeling bored in your relationship. [19:00]
• The power of the uncomfortable conversation. [21:00]
• Your action step. [31:30]

Want to hear how one man got his wife back after a separation on the brink of divorce? It's actually quite simple but requires a certain kind of man to be able to follow through with it and execute. If you are a man, this is essential information if your marriage is on the rocks.

SHOWNOTES

• How & why did Ryan start Order of Man? [6:00]
• What is the current state of men in general? [7:30]
• What was the impact of not growing up with a father? [9:00]
• When did Ryan realize the "honeymoon" phase of marriage was over? [12:00]
• The two big things that Ryan did to get his wife back. [18:00]
• Did therapy help Ryan and his wife? [21:30]
• The huge trap that many men fall into in a marriage. [28:00]
• The trick to not fall into blame or victimhood. [35:00]
• Your action step. [42:00]

GUEST BIO

Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. Ryan grew up without a permanent father figure and has seen first-hand how a lack of strong, ambitious, self-sufficient men has impacted society today. He believes many of the world’s most complicated problems could be solved if men everywhere learned how to be better husbands, fathers, businessmen, and community leaders. It has now become his life’s mission to help men across the planet step more fully into their roles as protectors, providers, and presiders over themselves, their families, their businesses, and their communities. You can find him blogging and podcasting at Order of Man where he is working to help men become all they were meant to be. http://www.orderofman.com 

Is the female orgasm that complicated and powerful? It can be for some of us, but in this episode, women's sexuality pioneer and sexologist Betty Dodson offers some extremely practical, no-nonsense advice for women (and men) around the orgasm. Hear some enlightening and very intimate details of what a woman can do to dissolve the shame and step into true enjoyment of an orgasm. From group sex to being witnessed masturbating, this episode is sure to confront you and lift you up.

SHOWNOTES

• How did Betty get first started in teaching sex and orgasm? [8:30]
• What's the current state of feminism and sexuality? [11:00]
• What does a bodysex group do? [12:00]
• Why is this kind of bodysex work important for women? [16:30]
• How often should a woman orgasm to give her vitality? [18:00]
• Have they figured out where the fluid of a G-spot orgasm comes from? [19:00]
• What does Betty think about Orgasmic Meditation (OMing)? [20:00]
• Betty's suggestions on how to experience your first female orgasm. [24:00]
• Does feeling safe with a partner matter affect the quality of the orgasm? [26:00]
• How to create a sex-positive world? [27:30]
• Betty's thoughts on using sex toys for orgasm. [32:00]
• Is monogamy realistic? [34:00]
• Best way to heal from sexual shame & trauma? [36:00]
• Betty's best advice for married couples to revive their sex life. [39:00]
• Your action step. [43:00]