In this week's mini-podcast, I talk about the idea of finding the perfect woman and the perfect relationship. What is perfect? How can you find the perfect or right woman? How do you create the perfect or great relationship? All of these questions are answered in this episode. Connect With David - The Authentic Man: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net...
May 14, 2023•12 min
Traver Boehm is the author of the books "Today I Rise" and "Man UNcivilized". He's a two-time TEDx speaker, men's coach, and the founder of the UNcivilized Men's Movement. He's helped men all over the world to become UNcivilized as they wake up to the power of their hearts, the brilliance of their bodies, and the wisdom of their souls so they can blaze their own path by uniquely blending both the primal and the divine within them. He is dedicated to doing his part to help end the suffering in me...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 139
In this week's mini-episode, I am going to talk about a subject that I have had to manage and deal with personally, fault-finding and criticism. This is something that would overwhelm me in my dating life and relationships in the past and cause me to leave women because I couldn't get over small faults, and I didn't communicate them. So in this episode, I talk to you about I work with men and how I worked on myself to stop and tune out o the fault finding. Connect With David - The Authentic Man:...
May 07, 2023•10 min
Erika Ettin is the founder of A Little Nudge, the leading online dating coach in the US, and "the new voice of online dating," according to Philly.com. As a very early adopter of online dating, starting in 2001, Erika knew that this then-new way of meeting people seemed promising. Over the years, through online dating herself, she had countless dates, numerous relationships, and stories to last a lifetime. In this episode, we give you a step-by-step guide from having an empty profile to creating...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 138
In this week's mini podcast episode, I talk all about actions you can date to create more confidence in yourself and your dating life. Connect With David - The Authentic Man: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net...
Apr 30, 2023•16 min
Sara Butcher is a BDSM coach and kind educator on a mission to fill in those grey areas and misconceptions a lot of people have in relation to BDSM. After discovering kink at University and wanting to learn more, she quickly realised that the internet was full of misinformation, which led her to make many mistakes throughout her own BDSM journey. After many years of searching desperately for the "perfect Dom", she finally found the right balance of kink in her life and is here to share her exper...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 137
In this week's mini podcast episode, I discuss if there is a war on men, what that war is and how you can take power back in your own life. Connect With David - The Authentic Man: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net Men's circle retreat: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mens-retreat-spring-tickets-473498736467...
Apr 23, 2023•17 min
Have you ever struggled to find your authentic self and authentic voice? Have you lived under a mask, pretending to be someone so the world accepts you? In this episode, I talk to Cynthia Fortlage about being a C-suite executive and transitioning to being a woman and the effects on her life, marriage and career. Cynthia is an award-winning, internationally recognised executive, speaker, writer, and board leader. This episode will leave you with a newfound compassion and understanding in so many ...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 136
In this week's mini-episode, I talk about an episode of the DOAC where Chris Williamson & Steven Bartlett speak about many things, but I will focus on what they talk about and ways that men, in particular, can improve their dating chances and lives. Things I cover: 🔥 How men can up-level their dating lives 🔥 Women aren't just looking for men with money and education. There is another huge thing they want 🔥 How to be more sexually confident 🔥 Where I think Chris Williamson is wrong 🔥 Why...
Apr 16, 2023•27 min
Men, are you wanting to expand your self-awareness and you feel the world isn't supporting you? Do you feel there is no easy way to open up and heal? Join Zack Alexander and me as we dive into the topic of men, healing and how the world isn't helping men to awaken. Key topics: 🔥 Trauma-informed shamanic healing. 🔥What is trauma-informed healing 🔥Benefits of healing trauma. 🔥Why man resist the healing of trauma? 🔥How society makes it difficult for man to do the healing work? 🔥How we deal wi...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 135
Are you struggling with anxiety or OCD? Are you battling intrusive or suicidal thoughts? Shaun Flores is a creative who knows no boundaries, a professional agitator who dares to be an enigma in an extraordinary world, and an influencer aiming to have the right influence on the world. He speaks on mental health, well-being, politics and society. Shaun is now seeking to qualify as a life coach to help guide others on their path in life. Shaun received an OCD diagnosis at 27 years old. He has worke...
Apr 12, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 134
❌ Are you struggling with fear of judgement? ❌ Are you finding it hard to get out of your comfort zone? This is the perfect episode for you. Join me as I speak to Pat Divilly, who has been involved in the wellness space for fifteen years now, starting out in the fitness industry before moving into the areas of mental, emotional and relational wellness. He talks about toxic masculinity, and the fear of being judged and discusses strategies on how to get out of your comfort zone and deal with trau...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Are you struggling to find the woman of your dreams? Are you wrestled by the fear of commitment and opening up to someone else? This is the perfect episode for you. Join me as I speak to Kimberly Hill, a Men's Dating & Relationship coach. She talks about how and where to meet women, understand the psychology of women when you approach them and ultimately, how to build and maintain a fruitful relationship with a potential partner. She also elaborates on the stereotype of the "nice guy" and th...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 126
Have you ever struggled with addiction? Are you using your phone, alcohol, drugs or food to numb out and avoid feeling uncomfortable emotions? Join us on this episode with Resilience coach, Josh Connolly , as we dissect the influence of society and culture on our thought process, the importance of empathising with people around us, the negative effects and dangers of addiction and how our emotions are being medicalized. We also delve into finding healing, escape versus curiosity and the power of...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 131
How can psychotherapy and breathwork be brought together to create powerful healing? Join us in this episode with Matt Gunn , psychotherapist and trauma release breathwork practitioner, as he talks about his journey through psychotherapy and shares with us incredible insights on how to heal from experiences of the past, use the emotion of anger to your advantage, seek connection with our partners, family and friends and ultimately being comfortable with your most authentic self in spite of what ...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Do you constantly obsess over what to eat or not to eat? Do you use food as a coping mechanism when you are unhappy, upset or sad?Are you aware of the advantages and infinite possibilities of mindful eating? Join us on this episode with Calum Stronach, a registered nutritionist specialising in elite sports nutrition and disordered eating. He explains both the physiology and psychology behind our diet choices, food binging and how we can fully enjoy the process of eating. We also talk about the i...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 129
In this week's mini-episode, I talk about an issue that I see happening in many people's relationships, sexlessness or sexual intimacy stopping. I have been working with several men recently in the area with some wonderful success. So in this episode, I talk about how you can create a plan to kick start your sexual intimacy. Connect With David - The Authentic Man: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman....
Jun 26, 2022•15 min
You are struggling to get matches using online dating and dating apps? Are you unsure of the type of photos that catch people's eyes? Are you an old-school man or woman who is struggling to navigate the online dating scene of today and struggling to find a connection with your to-be soul mate? Did you know that over 80% of matches are due to photos alone? Join us on this episode with Saskia Nelson , an online dating photographer and a true connoisseur in the online dating scene, as she breaks do...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 128
In this week's, mini-episode I talk about something that underpins so much of the successful work I do with men around dating, relationships and intimacy, vulnerability. Vulnerability is often seen as just sharing weakness, but it's much more than that. Connect With David - The Authentic Man: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net Up and Coming Workshops & Programmes 🧠 The Foundations of Consci...
Jun 19, 2022•19 min
Do you struggle to feel connected to your partner when making love or even have difficulties achieving full orgasm?Do you face some difficulty with getting an erection or prolonging ejaculation during sex? Does sex to you feel like a task to tick off your to-do list and move on to the next thing? We live in a society where men consider talking about sexual weakness a taboo. So many men walk around not feeling sexually fulfilled and are unable to open up about these issues to anyone around them o...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 127
In this week's mini-episode, I explore something that often comes up in my coaching with men, do women want less sex? And if they don't what are men doing wrong.
Jun 12, 2022•11 min
Do you struggle as a man to find a human connection?Do you live under a pretence based on traditional definitions of masculinity and being a man?Have you developed a character of isolation, stoicism and deference to emotion just because that gives you a perception of being powerful or a feeling of superiority above others? Do you want a live another way? In this episode, we speak on man box culture, men and relationships with Mark Greene , author and speaker, and we dissect how men come to be em...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 126
In this week's mini-episode, I discuss how to figure out if you should get back with your ex and a few points about making your relationships work after infidelity.
Jun 05, 2022•11 min
In this week's mini-episode, I discuss the importance of designing your relationship how you want it to be and what you should consider when deciding how you want your relationship to be.
May 29, 2022•8 min
Do you struggle to let go of your pain and wounds from your past? Are you constantly experiencing periods of struggle and difficulty in opening up to people around you and life in general?Do you have a strong desire to seek spiritual connection and healing of the mind, body and spirit?It is said by Shamans that honouring the world of form and spirit, surrendering to endless death and rebirth is the source of all healing. Join me on this episode with Eddy Elsey , a shamanic practitioner as we div...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 125
In this week's mini-episode, I talk about something that has been coming up in coaching sessions again and again, how we live out of our dysfunction story. I give you some examples of what it might look like for you and how to stop doing it!
May 15, 2022•13 min
Do you desire a relationship full of transparency and freedom? Are you comfortable crying in the presence of your partner and feeling vulnerable? Can you be completely honest with your partner, and do you feel safe loving wholeheartedly? Relationships can be a tough journey to navigate for partners. We carry scars from experiences and circumstances in our past that influence how we act as partners in different situations. In this episode, I discuss the concept of safety in relationships and how ...
May 11, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 124
In this week's mini-episode, I talk about desire and expressing desire. This is something that I have worked with a few guys recently, helping them express desire for their partners in a way that is beautiful and that lands with them. Connect With David - The Authentic Man: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net...
May 08, 2022•12 min
Do you struggle to live a happy, joyful life because you define happiness based on the life of others? Does social media take away your time, joy and happiness due to the phenomenon of comparison? Do you find yourself in situations where you live in an illusion of control, constantly feeling like you don't have enough and struggle with contentment in your life? In a world where we have constant access to snippets of people's lives, it can be a real struggle to be content with where you are in li...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 123
It's been a little while since I have done a mini-episode and the reason for that is that I have been away on a couple of retreats. One of which was ISTA level 1. I had an amazing time and a profoundly life-changing experience, and I don't use those words lightly, I really don't. This is me talking about my experience. It's important to note that I don't talk about the rituals, exercises or other people's experiences. Connect With David - The Authentic Man: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t...
May 01, 2022•27 min
