Best dadstartingover Podcasts (2025)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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"My Wife Is Polyamorous Now – And Wants Her Boyfriend in Our Bed" 18:28

2M ago18:28

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A husband writes in with a heartbreaking and outrageous story: after 16 years of marriage and raising six boys together, his wife gave him an ultimatum — “Open marriage or no marriage.” She claims to be polyamorous and bisexual… and already has a boyfriend she’s in love with. Now she expects her husband to accept it — even while the boyfriend sleep…

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"My Wife Cheated with Our Neighbor and Lifelong Friend – What Now?" 18:37

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What happens when your wife cheats... not just with anyone, but with your married next-door neighbor you've known since childhood? Jake wrote in to share his heartbreaking story of betrayal and confusion after discovering a year-long affair between his wife and their neighbor. They've been together 13 years, have kids, and he’s trying to work throu…

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She Used a Vibrator… and He Called It Cheating - A Live Chat With a Female Follower 51:15

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Victoria reached out to share her story — a candid, emotional, and often shocking look into a toxic relationship filled with insecurity, gaslighting, and infidelity. From being accused of cheating over a sex toy… To discovering her partner was visiting massage parlors and hiding condoms… To finding the strength to walk away for the sake of her chil…

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Do Men Still Need Marriage? - My Live Chat With Dr. Orion Taraban 1:03:04

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In this candid livestream, Ralph is joined by psychologist and creator of @psychacks , Dr. Orion Taraban, for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation on modern masculinity, dating, marriage, and purpose. Topics include: Why fewer men are choosing marriage Whether commitment still makes sense in today’s dating landscape The reality behind sex,…

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Why Some Wives Hate When Men Take TRT and Viagra (from a DSO Live Event) 13:16

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What happens when a man starts taking control of his health—drops weight, hits the gym, starts TRT and Viagra—and his wife doesn’t like it? In this clip from a Dad Starting Over livestream, I share a common (and surprising) reaction many men hear from their wives when they try to turn their life around physically, emotionally, and sexually. The tru…

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"Your Book Doesn’t Work" – A Reader Calls Me Out 16:36

2M ago16:36

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A reader sent me an email with some harsh feedback—he says my book is BS because by the time a man picks it up, his marriage is already doomed. He’s frustrated, resentful, and exhausted from trying everything, and he doesn’t believe any change in him will ever fix his wife’s lack of desire. Is he right? Or is he missing something deeper? Join The H…

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"I’m Addicted to Porn" – A Husband’s Confession & My Response 16:40

2M ago16:40

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A man reached out with a tough confession: after years of a sexless marriage, he turned to porn—and now he feels trapped. He says he's addicted, his wife ignores the problem, and if she knew the full extent of it, she’d leave. He feels ashamed, lost, and desperate for an answer. "But is porn really the issue here? Or is it just a symptom of a much …

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"No... That Doesn't Count!" - A Woman Writes in About Her Husband's OCD Cleaning. Oh boy... 13:20

3M ago13:20

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Jennifer writes into to share the story of her OCD husband's super cleaning habits, and how she doesn't feel like it "counts" as helping out like "normal" guys do... because her husband's cleaning is an artifact of his disorder. I, like most men, will determine that her opinion on the value of his help is determined by how much he is suffering in t…

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After 4 Years of Fatherhood, He Discovered the Unthinkable (from a DSO Live Stream) 19:37

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This is a clip from one of my recent DSO Live Streams on Facebook and Youtube. What happens when a man gives everything to his marriage—only to discover it was built on lies? A follower emailed me with his devastating story: His wife had a long-term affair...and he discovered that their youngest child was not his. The betrayal, the heartbreak, and …

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"She Warned Me... And I Didn't Listen. Now I'm Paying The Price." 15:53

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A follower shares his story that is, unfortunately, all too common. His woman gave him every indication that she wasn't really good long-term relationship material. In fact, she flat out TOLD him that she has issues with her sex drive when in relationships. Like a lot of codependent men, Liam took that as a challenge to prove his worth as a spouse.…

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Is The "Shallow" Stuff Important in a Long-Term Relationship? Yes... VERY. 16:28

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This is a follow-up to a post I recently made about relationships floundering due to "silly" things like looks and money. Yes, those things matter! They don't go away just because you said, "I do". To think otherwise is foolish. Join the HFM Brotherhood!By Dad Starting Over

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“Caught in a Chaotic Relationship Cycle, Help!” 8:22

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A follower reaches out to tell the story of his very chaotic and dysfunctional relationship. Like most, he had many opportunities to make a course correction, but he kept choosing the wrong turn each time. Cheating, divorce, dead bedroom, getting back together, more dead bedroom... It's not good! Join the HFM Brotherhood…

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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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"My Wife Is Polyamorous Now – And Wants Her Boyfriend in Our Bed" 18:28

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"My Wife Cheated with Our Neighbor and Lifelong Friend – What Now?" 18:37

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She Used a Vibrator… and He Called It Cheating - A Live Chat With a Female Follower 51:15

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Do Men Still Need Marriage? - My Live Chat With Dr. Orion Taraban 1:03:04

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Why Some Wives Hate When Men Take TRT and Viagra (from a DSO Live Event) 13:16

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"Your Book Doesn’t Work" – A Reader Calls Me Out 16:36

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"I’m Addicted to Porn" – A Husband’s Confession & My Response 16:40

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"No... That Doesn't Count!" - A Woman Writes in About Her Husband's OCD Cleaning. Oh boy... 13:20

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After 4 Years of Fatherhood, He Discovered the Unthinkable (from a DSO Live Stream) 19:37

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"She Warned Me... And I Didn't Listen. Now I'm Paying The Price." 15:53

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Is The "Shallow" Stuff Important in a Long-Term Relationship? Yes... VERY. 16:28

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“Caught in a Chaotic Relationship Cycle, Help!” 8:22