Better Men Get Better Women - The Mountain Top Podcast

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Burnout Isn't Sexy - MTP389 Jan 05, 2024

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Co-Host Amanda Ludwig (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/ludwig) Amanda Ludwig was a busy businesswoman with a lot going on. Then, she started feeling some scary symptoms and went to the doctor, who told her point blank, 'slow down or die'. So then, since there was a lot of truth in Robin Williams' infamous joke, 'Death is God's way of saying, 'slow down'', she took her doctor's advice. Now, she's devoted to sending the message to 'Type A' folks everywhere to know and heed the signs of burn-out. After Amanda relates her story, including what her symptoms were, we talk about the important relationship between stress and burnout--a problem that particularly affects men. By the way, why are we as men particularly prone to this syndromic process? And why is it that mentally tough people are also so susceptible to the problem? What are some of the other warning signs that we're overstressed and experiencing burn-out? How are we as men supposed to 'slow down' when the pace of life is the fastest and most intense it has ever been in human history, and I'm still expected to 'wear the pants' and be the provider and protector? And assuming it is possible, practically speaking, where do we even start...and how? I mean, some of us may be feeling burned out, and yet aren't even really accomplishing much in the process. What's up with that? And what are the secrets of incredibly productive achievers who do NOT experience burnout? And apart from the differences between how men and women experience burnout, how is a high-achieving man supposed to find a smart, successful badass woman he has much in common with when so many of them are trading marriage and family life for their careers? Get in on previous podcast episodes, download the free book and more at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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Build And Protect Your Reputation As A Man - MTP388 Dec 29, 2023

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Co-Host Tommy Breedlove (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/legendary) Bestselling author, masculinity evangelist and my long-time friend Tommy Breedlove from The Mountain Top Lodge in Georgia joins me once again to cover one of the most important--yet most overlooked--topics we as men need to consider and get handled. That's building and protecting our reputation. First of all, what does the word 'reputation' even mean? And what are the foundational principles we as men should build ours upon? How can our choice of the right or wrong woman either help build our reputation or wreck it? What's the difference between an attempt to 'cancel' you and losing your reputation? Is drawing haters and controversy necessarily a bad thing...or could it actually mean you're doing something right? How can some people--or even entire businesses or organizations--get 'canceled', and yet only emerge even stronger and more respected than ever? What is the biggest 'innocent' mistake people tend to make that results in almost instantaneous loss of reputation? What are the most common circumstances where people play brinksmanship with their reputation? Is it because they're hoping to get away with something, the pressure became too great, or are they just lazy? Why is it that hot girls so often lead to bad decisions and reputation loss? (The answer might not be so obvious.) What is up with people who squander their reputation by dying on hills they never needed to fight on at all? And what extra precautions do we as men need to take in this post-modern world of constant media and smartphones? Grab your copy of 'Yes, And...' and start approaching women in real life again. That and more at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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Spy Secrets To Body Language And Flirting - MTP387 Dec 22, 2023

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Co-Host Gavin Stone (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/gavin) My guest is a former spy for the UK government, body language and social engineering expert, and erstwhile dating expert for men. He's the author of How To Tell If Someone Is Lying, along with other books, and he joins us to help you read women's signals, improve your flirting skills and finally get the girl. What can you tell about a woman's voice when she's talking to you? What can we know about someone's true feelings toward us simply by how they greet us? How can you truly tell when a woman is flirting with you rather than simply being friendly? Why is it that most men view flirting as blatant sexual interest from the get-go, when that almost NEVER unfolds as such in real life...for anyone? Next, Gavin talks in detail about how to project authority wherever you go...to get respect from men and attract women. And last, but certainly not least, Gavin offers his take on classic body language advice relative to attraction like when she plays with her hair, etc...along with far more reliable and consistent cues to look for instead. This month's Masterclass For Men is called How Women Think, and Emily is joining me for it. You can join as well by grabbing your ticket at https://mountaintoppodcast.com/masterclass

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You Are As Attractive As What You Eat - MTP386 Dec 15, 2023

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Co-Host Jaclyn London (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/london) My guest, Jaclyn London is a registered dietician and a bestselling author on the subject of separating dietary science from scams. As you'll soon find out, she has some surprising--if not downright unorthodox--thoughts on how we as men eat (and drink) horribly, and how improving that situation can make us more visually and socially attractive to women in record time. What is the difference between a fad diet food vs. stuff that genuinely doesn't work? How much of your tendency to gain weight or stay slim depends on who you are and your specific body chemistry? Are there certain men who can get away with being heftier and still be super attractive to women, even as other guys are deemed 'too skinny' by women? But meanwhile, according to Jaclyn there are indeed some key strategies every man can benefit from...even if we've 'tried everything and nothing worked'. Does intermittent fasting work? What works better? Next comes a huge takeaway--the difference between being 'full' and being 'satisfied' after eating. Is that why you're always hungry again an hour after eating at a Chinese Restaurant? Who are these people who eat 'six small meals a day'...and what counts as a 'small meal'? Next, I share the two golden nuggets I got from a guy who lost a ton of weight on how he did it. And how significant is hydration...and then 'returning the rental' later? We as men tend to be terrible about both. So then, what are the quick and effective ways we as men can be more attractive to women fast...all by changing our dietary habits? Jaclyn over-delivers in a big (and again, surprising) way...going so far to give us 'date day' strategies. Get in on the latest Masterclass, grab the new audio program 'Yes, And...' and more when you visit https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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Hot Potato Topics: She 'Went There'...Now What? - MTP385 Dec 08, 2023

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Co-Host Corey Nathan (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/nathan) In as apparently divided a world as we live in, one man has not only stepped up and decided to 'go there' on such 'hot potato' conversations such as politics and religion, he has even produced a podcast devoted to doing so. Corey Nathan is the producer and host of the popular show 'Talkin' Politics And Religion Without Killing Each Other'. And get this...he hasn't been 'canceled' yet. So what inspired Corey to step into this minefield? What has he personally observed about how people are IRL with each other nowadays? What was the train of events that got us to this point socio-politically? Wait until you hear Corey's take on how politics became 'religion' in this day and age, along with why it is that so many people somehow love to argue and fight with each other. Next, we discuss how art imitating life has morphed into life imitating art...if you can call the media 'art', right? Further, we go down the rabbit hole of how to handle first date conversations that head into dangerous territory. Is she trying to kill your attraction for each other, or what? Better yet, get Corey's top-flight strategy for sensing a divisive conversation before it even happens, and what to say and do in that situation. I have to tell you, it's pretty genius stuff. Want to get out there and meet women in the real world again? Check out the first new strategies for approaching women in YEARS at https://mountaintoppodcast.com/yesand

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How To Be A Protector Of Women - MTP384 Dec 01, 2023

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Co-Host Beth Warford (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/loaded) Who better to explain what makes a woman feel safe and protected than a woman who specializes in it? My guest is the founder of Pretty Loaded in North Dakota, and is dedicated to equipping both men AND women to be their own first responders. What do you need to be your own first responder? To that end, Beth starts off by showing you how you can use situational awareness every day. Why do criminals go after soft targets...and how can you be a hard target instead? Why is it imperative to talk with your partner about safety and come up with a plan? What are some pre-attack body language indicators? What do South Korean border guards do that we all can and should emulate (and it's easy)? Next up, I share a real-world security situation I encountered recently with Beth. What did I do right, and what could I have done better? Next, find out what is typically taught for the first half of concealed carry training, and why it's not surprising. And what are some other ways besides firearms that men can become better protectors immediately? I mean, for starters, should a grown-ass man carry pepper spray? How can you talk to a woman on a first date to indicate you're all about her protection? Given that the world thankfully isn't constantly full of life-threatening situations, what can we as men do during the course of normal, everyday life to make women feel safer? Hint: There's one BIG one that most younger guys don't figure out until they get older. How does natural human nature often hinder us in panic security situations? What are some 'boneheaded' security situations men typically drag women into that could be easily avoided? Is there anything extra to think about when your kids are with you? And finally, what should you do if another man disrespects your wife or girlfriend when you're out with her? Get in on the new audio program Women And AI and more when you visit https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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Love Women Again If You've Become Jaded - MTP383 Nov 24, 2023

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Co-Host Patrick James (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/raw) My guest is fellow dating coach for men and head honcho over at Raw Dating Advice, Patrick James. This time we hit a topic head-on that all too often is only covered with a negative twist. That, of course, is what to do if you've become jaded against women in general, or just discouraged from dating and relating to them. Unfortunately, almost every time you see this topic out there, it's because someone on YouTube is helping you throw yourself a pity party. Basically, there's WAY too much encouragement out there for men and women to stay away from each other...especially if we've just been through some sort of ordeal at the hands of a woman. But here's the thing, that mindset has 'victimhood' written all over it, and Patrick and I are in total agreement that's anti-masculine. I'm not going to keep you in suspense here. If you've started to feel yourself getting angry and bitter toward chicks, you have ONE choice. You have GOT to take your power back and be your own agent for change. The undeniable truth is that men and women were literally designed to be in partnership with each other, and if you're genuinely looking for a pathway out of the funk you've been feeling recently, Patrick and I have your back. Plus, you'll get some real, actionable info on attracting women and relationships in general...as tends to happen when two dating coaches get together on this show and start spittin' game. Check out the latest Masterclass For Men, How To Be A Renaissance Man, and much more when you visit https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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The Current State Of Social Skills - MTP382 Nov 17, 2023

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Co-Hosts Zach Browman and Devon Ash (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/fluency) The guys from Social Fluency have teamed back up together after a lengthy hiatus, and they're appearing here on the show for the first time. Zach and Devon have long been known as the go-to social skill experts in the world of men's dating advice, so there's nobody better to have on board for a full-on, no-holds-barred discussion of what it's like out there socially in the real world nowadays. Not that many people are actually being social IRL at all, frankly. That's a focal point of the discussion. Basically, we all agreed that there was a pre-COVID state of social skills, then COVID locked us all down, leading to a post-COVID state...and NOW a new and different one is upon us. Could this new fourth iteration of the social climate out there be the 'new normal'? We sure hope not...and we'll tell you why. And what about online dating and apps? Social media in general? What is going on between men and women nowadays...especially very recently compared to even, say...five years ago? How can it be that both men and women seem so angry and jaded, yet are reporting such loneliness at the same time? Are people finally fed up with 'virtual' everything? And could that be driving the recent uptick in doing in-field weekends focused on meeting women in real life? What really will be the next stage...and how can we as men make it a turn for the better rather than the worse? The most sobering part of the whole discussion is how often these guys and I have been arriving at similar conclusions--sometimes using the exact same words--despite not even having been in touch with each other lately. Get all the new goodies including Women And AI when you visit https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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First Date Weirdness? You're Not Alone - MTP381 Nov 10, 2023

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Co-Host Emily McKay (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/coaching) If you've been out there dating for any time at all, you've likely compiled your fair share of weird dating stories. It's easy to think that those situations could only happen to you, and you've GOT to be the only one. But guess what? PLENTY of apparent weirdness on first dates is tons more common than you probably guess. Emily joins me this time around to recount not only a few of our own most bizzaro stories, but those of others we've heard from over the years. You can likely guess we started off with tales of gross misrepresentation and false advertising online. That topic is closely followed by talk about those awkward instances when only one of you thinks the date went well. Backlash when it didn't go well? We've got you covered. What about when she won't go away quietly? And don't forget those completely inappropriate demonstrations of or impatience about sexuality up front...or the opposite, taking FOREVER to make a move. What if your date (or you) are too flirty with everyone else? What if she becomes drunk and out of control...is that their "real self"? How is a date supposed to go well if you talk about your Mommy all the time (or worse)? Have you ever had a woman bring unexpected "guests" on a date...either literally or figuratively? What are the signs she's not even in the same reality as you? Maybe you're better off if one or the other of you does, in fact, leave with someone else (as we finally get around to talking about as well). Check out the new Women And AI audio program, get in on the latest Masterclass For Men and so much more at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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7 Ways People Lie - MTP380 Nov 03, 2023

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Co-Host Lauren Zander (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/lauren) My returning guest, life coach Lauren Zander, is a self-described truth teller, who according to her website 'upholds a take-no-prisoners brand of radical personal accountability'. So is it any surprise she's on a personal crusade to inform the world about the seven ways people lie? Seven may be a lucky number, but not in this case...as Lauren boldly believes nobody should EVER lie, not even those 'little white lies' most of us see as socially acceptable, if not socially necessary. She observes that most of us KNOW when we're being lied to, even if we only sense it without being able to put of finger on exactly how. Lauren also wouldn't fall for the old PUA question of, 'Who lies more, men or women?' as she firmly believes ALL of us lie, whoever we are. Therefore, her list is not gender specific. So first off, why ARE social lies allegedly designed to keep conversation light and friendly really a bad thing? Next comes my theory on how there are two kinds of people when is comes to the issue of social truth...and Lauren surprises me with her opinion in response. We then expose how people with a lot of money lie, as well as people who are going through a rough patch. Then, there are the infamous errors of omission vs. commision. What about what Malcolm Gladwell refers to as the human being's 'default toward truth'? How does that enter into it? Why are brown-nosers such liars? And on the same note, here's objective proof why women roll their eyes at 'Mr. Nice Guy'. What does the infamous 'Imposter Syndrome' have to do with all of this? And finally, what's the practical application to all this? Should we simply NEVER lie to ANYONE, EVER? Get the free book Sticking Points Solved and more at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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