672. Relationship Expert Reveals the Secrets That Make Romance Last Forever w/ Dr. John Gray

Men and women process feelings in different ways, and as partners we need to learn how to leverage these differences.What I thought I knew about being a good husband turned out to be the thing keeping my wife from feeling close to me. John Gray wrote Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, which sold over 50 million copies in 45 languages, and he's been counseling couples for 45 years. So when he talks about why modern relationships keep breaking down, I listen.This is our fourth conversation, and it's the one where the biology finally clicked for me.We get into why a woman's stress hormones move in the opposite direction of men, why "happy wife, happy life" is real but "happy husband, happy life" isn't a phrase for a reason, and the 10-minute tool that changed my life. He also explains what's happening when a man hits road rage, why women seem to complain so much, and something critical women often misread about men.If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right in relationships and it still isn't clicking, start here.Now through June 30, visit lukestorey.com/marsvenus and use code LUKE to get 10% off Lithium Orotate AD for men or women.You'll learn:[0:00] Introduction[6:13] What brain scans reveal about men, women, and moderate stress[19:11] Making love surfaces childhood trauma, and the containment practice that keeps men present for it[28:24] Connection lowers a woman's stress and success lowers a man's[37:35] The hormone science behind why a woman's vulnerability is a man's greatest motivator[1:09:33] Mirror neurons, compassion, and why men can only feel love when they don't feel blamed[1:19:47] The neuroscience behind why she holds on and he lets go[2:25:33] How Parkinson's led John to lithium orotate, peptides, and the protein shake protocol[2:34:15] The estradiol vs estrone divide that ends romance after menopause[2:42:02] The PTSD pattern, taboo behavior, and why danger pushes feelings back down[2:49:01] Imagining yourself as the plumber when your wife isn't happyResources Mentioned:Read: Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus - For Women Only: Be Happy With or Without a Man by John Gray | BookFull Metal Jacket | MovieMirror Neuron | WikipediaRead: Codependent No More: How To Stop Controlling Others And Start Caring For Yourself by Melody Beattie | BookDave Asprey | WebsiteByron Katie | WebsiteMars Venus Heart Space | AppFull show notes at lukestorey.com/johngray4Related The Life Stylist Episodes:Making Peace in the War of Love with John Gray | PodcastThe Master Key To Enlightened Sex | PodcastHigher Powered: Autobiography Of A Sex And Love Yogi w/ John Gray | PodcastBecoming Bulletproof with Dave Asprey | PodcastMindset &amp; Emotional Freedom: The Inner Work Of Biohacking w/ Dave Asprey | PodcastDave Asprey – Smarter Not Harder: Top Biohacks for Vitality, Longevity &amp; Maximum Brain Power | PodcastThe War Is Over: Making Peace With Your Mind | PodcastFind more from John:John Gray | Website | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTubeFind more from Luke:Luke Storey | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | LinkedInThe Life Stylist is Brought To You By:APOLLO NEURO | Visit apolloneuro.com/luke and get $99 off with code LUKE.SUNLIGHTEN | Head to lukestorey.com/sunlighten and use code LUKESTOREY to save up to $2100, plus get free shipping and additional discounts throughout the year.ACTIVE SKIN REPAIR | Visit lukestorey.com/skinrepair and use code LUKE for 20% off your order.<a href="https://lukestorey.com/quantumupgrade" rel="noopener...