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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 38 MIN

Most dating advice is bullshit, with dating coach Connell Barrett

from Before We Cheers: Emotional Truths Before the Toast · host Zach Miller

Connell Barrett has spent twelve years coaching men on dating. Psychology Today named him America's top dating coach for men. He's been on Today, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, in Cosmo, Playboy, and Maxim. He's coached for The League and Tinder. He's worked with thousands of men in 17 countries.On this episode of Before We Cheers, we talk about the worst dating advice on the internet, why a firefighter can run into a burning building but can't say hi to a woman, what most men get wrong about being themselves, and the date Connell blew up on purpose.Connell's book Dating Sucks But You Don't is published by Simon and Schuster.This episode is brought to you by Athletic Brewing. 25% off plus free shipping for new customers. Terms and conditions and certain limitations apply.https://athletic-brewing-co.sjv.io/c/7278555/3848473/12298Chapters:00:00 Cold open00:45 Welcome02:30 Cuffing season and why most dating advice is wrong06:45 The friend zone, Putin, and the year Connell spent there10:13 The firefighter who can run into burning buildings but can't say hi to a woman14:30 Mystery and The Game era18:45 Interview mode and why men ask too many questions22:00 The Obsession question25:30 Brushstrokes of femininity and the false alpha paradigm30:00 The first date Connell blew up on purpose36:45 What he tells himself before every date nowFollow Connell:Instagram: @datingtransformationWeb: datingtransformation.comBook: Dating Sucks But You Don't (Simon and Schuster / Tiller Press)Before We Cheers is hosted by Zach Miller.Follow the show: @beforewecheersHost: @iamzcm

Connell Barrett has spent twelve years coaching men on dating. Psychology Today named him America's top dating coach for men. He's been on Today, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, in Cosmo, Playboy, and Maxim. He's coached for The League and Tinder. He's worked with thousands of men in 17 countries.On this episode of Before We Cheers, we talk about the worst dating advice on the internet, why a firefighter can run into a burning building but can't say hi to a woman, what most men get wrong about being themselves, and the date Connell blew up on purpose.Connell's book Dating Sucks But You Don't is published by Simon and Schuster.This episode is brought to you by Athletic Brewing. 25% off plus free shipping for new customers. Terms and conditions and certain limitations apply.https://athletic-brewing-co.sjv.io/c/7278555/3848473/12298Chapters:00:00 Cold open00:45 Welcome02:30 Cuffing season and why most dating advice is wrong06:45 The friend zone, Putin, and the year Connell spent there10:13 The firefighter who can run into burning buildings but can't say hi to a woman14:30 Mystery and The Game era18:45 Interview mode and why men ask too many questions22:00 The Obsession question25:30 Brushstrokes of femininity and the false alpha paradigm30:00 The first date Connell blew up on purpose36:45 What he tells himself before every date nowFollow Connell:Instagram: @datingtransformationWeb: datingtransformation.comBook: Dating Sucks But You Don't (Simon and Schuster / Tiller Press)Before We Cheers is hosted by Zach Miller.Follow the show: @beforewecheersHost: @iamzcm

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