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The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad
by Joshua Jones
Welcome to 'The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad,' where we explore the complex, exhilarating, and often misunderstood world of sex and relationships. Join Josh as he delves into candid conversations about love, intimacy, communication, and everything in between. From expert insights to personal stories, we aim to unravel the mysteries, break down myths, and offer practical advice to help manage the beautiful complexities of human relationships. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or simply curious, tune in for thought-provoking discussions that celebrate the diversity that makes a relationship.
Episodes
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EP174: ARE YOU DATING YOUR PARENTS?
What if the stories we consume are shaping the way we love? Writer, actor, and NFTease creator Niki Borger joins Josh for a candid, funny conversation about dating patterns, sexual confidence, family baggage, and how the stories we tell can influence what we believe about love, consent, and...
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173. Were You in Love… or Just Keeping the Peace?
Are you really in love, or are you just getting better at keeping the peace? Joshua Jones sits down with Eva Levina to unpack how love can slowly turn into control—and how patience, loyalty, and “being a good partner” can become self-abandonment. They get into subtle red flags, financial control,...
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172. WE MARRIED THE SAME MAN
What happens when the man you married turns out to be living a double life? Deana and Lizzie both married the same man—at different times—and eventually discovered a pattern of deception, emotional abuse, manipulation, and overlapping relationships. But this story gets even crazier: after...
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What Is It Actually Like to Experience You?
What if the reason you keep having the same relationship problems has less to do with the people you choose—and more to do with the way you show up? Joshua Jones sits down with Dr. Allison Brenner, psychotherapist, industrial-organizational psychologist, and founder of InnerVue, to explore the...
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170. You’re Not Over It...You’re Still Carrying It
What if the relationship you’re trying so hard to move on from is still shaping who you’re attracted to today? Joshua Jones sits down with healer and meditation teacher Ben Oofana for a raw conversation about heartbreak, attachment, ghosting, closure, and why we can keep repeating the same...
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169. Love, Loss & Two Sticks of Butter | Julie Seyler
What do heartbreak, 30 years of dating, and two sticks of butter have in common? Julie Seyler. Julie joins Joshua Jones for a funny, honest conversation about dating, heartbreak, being single at 59, and what happens when you stop chasing the life you were told you were supposed to want. From...
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168. How Self-Abandonment Is Ruining Your Relationships (And How to Stop)
Do you constantly put everyone else first, avoid conflict, and wonder why you feel exhausted or disconnected from yourself? In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Kori Strobel breaks down one of the most overlooked relationship killers: self-abandonment. What looks like kindness,...
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167. The Real Reason Desire Dies in Long-Term Relationships
Most couples don't lose desire because time passes—they lose it because they stop pursuing it. Sex and relationship expert Caroline Hood joins The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad to challenge one of the biggest myths about long-term love: that passion naturally fades. From the hidden impact of the mental...
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166. You Can't Skip the Bases in Love
Most people think they're ready for a relationship because they reached a certain age. Kameran Alareqi disagrees. After experiencing divorce, reconciliation, and rebuilding her own marriage, Kameran believes healthy relationships aren't built on luck—they're built on emotional maturity,...
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165.You're Old Enough for Love. But Are You Ready? w/ Kameran Alareqi
Most people think relationships end because the love fades. Relationship coach Kameran Alareqi says the real problem starts long before that. After surviving infidelity, divorce, infertility, and rebuilding her own marriage, Kameran joins Joshua on The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad to unpack why good…
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164. The Relationship Killer Hiding in Plain Sight
Why do so many people crave deep connection while hiding who they really are? In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Joanna Shakti joins Josh to explore authentic intimacy, conscious dating, vulnerability, self-love, and the relationship patterns that keep us stuck. We dive into how…
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Kink 202: You're Probably Kinkier Than You Think
What if kink isn't really about sex? In this episode, Joshua is joined by Amanda Dames—sexologist, relationship coach, and former professional dominatrix—breaks down the psychology behind desire, power, attraction, and human connection. From ghosting and modern dating to dominance, submission…
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163. Women Don't Want Less Sex… They Want MORE
Most people think women want less sex than men. Courtney Fae Long says that's not the problem. Many women don't have low libido—they feel unseen, undesired, and emotionally disconnected in their relationships. It's a concept she calls Erotic Abandonment, and it's affecting more couples than…
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162. The Internet Loves Confidence—Until You're Actually Authentic
From farm life to Playboy, Michelena Rose has never been afraid to do things her own way. In this episode, we talk dating, sexuality, confidence, motherhood, boundaries, and the surprising freedom that comes from being unapologetically yourself. Plus, Michelena shares some of the wildest stories...
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161. Why So Many Men Feel Nothing
What happens when the man who “has it all together” secretly feels emotionally disconnected? This week, Joshua Jones sits down with Rose Leopold, founder of Space to Cry, to unpack the hidden emotional weight many men carry behind success, relationships, intimacy, and masculinity. From...
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160. Why Society Fears Sex More Than Violence
What happens when you stop pretending your desires fit neatly inside society’s rules? This week, Joshua sits down with author, creator, and self-proclaimed taboo destroyer Cidney Green for one of the wildest conversations the Bachelor Pad has had yet. From having multiple partners at the same…
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159: Stop Betraying Yourself for Love
How do you know when a relationship is over… and you’re just afraid to admit it? Too many people stay in relationships, careers, and routines that quietly destroy them—simply because comfort feels safer than change. In this raw and brutally honest episode, relationship coach and psychologist...
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158. Can You Afford Your Partner? Why “Mortgage Before Marriage” Is Changing Dating
This week, Josh sits down with Alex E. Edwards, author of Mortgage Before Marriage, to talk about the role money plays in modern relationships. From financial red flags and emotional intelligence to prenups, dating with intention, and building wealth before marriage, this conversation challenges...
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157. Why Women With Options Still Pay for Intimacy
Most people think dating is about finding “the one.” But what if the people having the best relationships… are just better at something most of us avoid? Communication. The real kind. The uncomfortable kind. In this episode, we sit down with George Goulburn—a man who’s been paid to be the…
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156. You’re Winning at Life… So Why Is Dating So Hard?
You’re crushing it in your career… but your relationships? Not hitting the same. In this episode, Joshua Jones and Anutza Bellissimo get real about the hidden trade-offs of being a high achiever—why ambition can quietly sabotage your love life, and the patterns no one warns you about. We get…
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155. The Real Reason You Feel Alone in Relationships
Most people don’t struggle with dating… they struggle with connection. In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Josh sits down with Paul Aaron Travis to break down why modern relationships feel so confusing—and why we keep repeating the same patterns even when we “know better.” From…
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154. Why You Keep Attracting the Same Man (And How to Break the Pattern)
Joining Josh inside the Bachelor Pad is Bella Krutik, relationship and feminine embodiment coach, opens up about heartbreak, healing, and the patterns that shape our love lives. From divorce to deep self-discovery, Bella shares how presence, emotional awareness, and feminine embodiment can...
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153. Why You’re Attracted to Chaos (And Call It Chemistry) w/ Lauren Venables
Why do successful, self-aware women keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners? In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Josh sits down with trauma-informed relationship coach Lauren Venables to break down how unresolved trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and attachment patterns...
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Is Astrology Exposing Your Dating Red Flags?
Astrologer and comedian Atheana Richie joins Joshua Jones to break down what your birth chart might be saying about your dating habits, relationship patterns, and emotional blind spots. From astrological compatibility to personality clashes, they explore how understanding different signs can…
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Your Body Isn’t Broken: The Hidden Cost of Hustle Culture on Women’s Health
Burnout isn’t a badge of honor — it’s a warning sign. In this episode, Joshua Jones sits down with hormone health expert Chelsea McLeod to expose how hustle culture quietly wrecks women’s bodies. From bloating and fatigue to hormonal imbalance and burnout, Chelsea breaks down what’s actually…
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150. When the Legal System Becomes the Weapon w/ Lisa Johnson
In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Josh sits down with Lisa Johnson for an unfiltered conversation about the hidden realities of high-conflict divorce. Together, they unpack legal abuse, parental alienation, and the emotional and financial fallout that often goes unspoken. Lisa…
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149. Red Flags, Dating Apps & Why Modern Dating Feels Unsafe
Modern dating isn’t just messy — it can be dangerous. Josh sits down with Justin Smith, founder of Cray, to unpack dating red flags, online dating risks, and why self-awareness and boundaries matter more than ever. Listen through to hear how to spot red flags before you get attached.
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From Performance to Presence: The Truth About Modern Intimacy
Josh sits down with tantric and holistic relationship coach Emma Galland to explore what real intimacy looks like beyond performance, pressure, and swipe-culture expectations. They break down why presence matters more than technique, how men unknowingly block connection, and what tantric…
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147. Let’s Talk About Sex… Before It Becomes the Problem
In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Josh is joined by clinical sexologist Dr. Claudia Six to unpack what really fuels desire, intimacy, and long-term connection. From why talking about sex feels so damn hard to how culture shapes our turn-ons and shame, they get real about boundaries,...
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146. Why Swipe Culture Is Killing Real Love (and How to Date With Intention)
In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Joshua Jones sits down with Jeremy Nelson, creator of Marrying America, to unpack what’s actually going wrong in modern dating. They break down swipe culture, the illusion of endless options, and why having “more choices” has made commitment...
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Why Most People Settle in Dating (And the ‘F Yeah Method’ That Changes Everything)
Most people don’t struggle with dating — they struggle with settling. In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Joshua Jones breaks down the “F Yeah Method” with Ian from PurposeU to show how to choose a partner with both chemistry and real compatibility. Ian shares personal stories and...
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Intentional Dating vs. Performative Dating… You Pick
In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Joshua Jones sits down with dating coach Shelley Badayos to unpack the messy, magnetic world of modern romance. Shelley shares how she traded scrubs for coaching and why confidence, intention, and real self-awareness matter way more than perfectly...
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Can Hypnosis Fix Your Dating Life? Michelle Walters Breaks It Down
In this episode, Joshua Jones dives in with clinical hypnotherapist Michelle Walters to unpack how rewiring your mind can change your habits, your healing… and maybe even your love life. Michelle shares how she went from a high-powered marketing career to helping people transform from the inside...
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Why Confidence (Not Game) Wins Every Time
In this episode, Joshua Jones sits down with comedian and relationship coach Paul Roseberry to unpack the real meaning of confidence. Together, they dive into how self-worth shapes attraction, why being selective is a strength, and how balancing masculine and feminine energy creates deeper...
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Modern Masculinity & the Messy Side of Love — with Paul Roseberry
This week on The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Josh sits down with comedian and relationship coach Paul Roseberry to talk about the messy, hilarious truth behind modern dating. From why “nice guys” struggle to the real meaning of masculinity and vulnerability, they dive deep into attraction…
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Why We Fall for the Wrong People (and How to Stop)
In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Joshua Jones sits down with therapist and author Kate Mageau to explore why we fall for the wrong people—and how to finally break the cycle. Kate opens up about her own journey from surviving an abusive relationship to helping others heal and...
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The Balance Between Power and Softness
In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Joshua Jones sits down with Lauren Salaun to unpack the dance between masculine and feminine energy — and how finding balance can change the way we love, lead, and live. Lauren opens up about her journey through burnout, healing, and rediscovering...
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Balancing Bills, Booze & Bad Decisions
This week on The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, we’re mastering the art of adulting with a healthy dose of chaos. Join Josh and Liv (a fan favorite and dear friend) for tequila-fueled confessions, awkward first dates, and the hilarious comeback of our segment ‘Couldn’t Be Me.’From wild relationship...
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Ash Fox Has Planned 3K Proposals… Here’s What People Get Wrong
This week on The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Josh sits down with Ash Fox — the Picasso of proposals. She’s the mastermind behind thousands of unforgettable “yes” moments, and she’s here to spill the tea on what makes a proposal magical (and what can totally ruin it). If you’ve ever wondered how to...
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Can Love Really Be Calculated?
Is love really just luck — or can it be calculated? In this episode, Joshua Jones sits down with Zoey Charif, author of Love Can, In Fact, Be Calculated, to uncover the formula behind attraction, compatibility, and modern dating. From commitment phobia and dating apps to self-worth and social...
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What happens when you stop hiding the messy parts of your love life?
Joshua and Nikki Corbett (The Scarlet Edit) get raw about affairs, divorce, shame, and the beauty of starting over. From infidelity to self-discovery, tech’s impact on dating to finding love when you least expect it—this convo proves authenticity changes everything. thenotsobadpod…
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Men, Sex, and the Stories We Don’t Tell
This week Josh sits down with counselor Rob Kancler strip down men’s sex lives. From shame and stigma to breathwork that makes intimacy hotter, we dive into why guys feel disconnected from their bodies—and how to change it. Think cultural scripts, missing rites of passage, and the secrets men...
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Ex Appeal Experiment: 100 Exes, One Wild Journey
This week inside the Bachelor Pad, we have Miriam Katz from the Ex Appeal podcast. Miriam is calling every single one of her exes back — from a 5th grade crush to a stripper, a rabbi, and even a celebrity. We dive into the chaos, closure, and temptation of her podcast, and why sometimes the…
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Pleasure Does Not Have an Expiration Date
Summary In this engaging episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, host Joshua Jones welcomes Karen Bigman, a passionate advocate for sexual health and education, particularly for those over 50. Karen shares her personal journey of rediscovering her sexuality after a divorce and the societal…
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Can One Dance Could Save Your Relationship?
In this engaging conversation, Josh and Linda Sutton explore the transformative power of the tango, in relationships. Linda shares her personal journey into dance, highlighting how adversity can lead to passion and purpose. The conversation delves into the spiritual and emotional aspects of…
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Transforming Emotional Triggers into Healing Opportunities
Summary In this episode, relationship coach Nancy Pickard joins Josh to discuss the complexities of relationships, including the importance of communication, understanding emotional triggers, and the necessity of self-awareness. They explore common pitfalls in relationships, the significance of...
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Love Isn’t Lost — You’re Just Dating Without Intention
What if your love life isn’t broken, just misaligned? In this episode, Harvard grad and cosmic love coach Violet Lange joins Joshua to unpack how vulnerability, energy, and intention can turn modern dating from confusing to deeply connected. Stay tuned in: Josh: TikTok YouTube Violet:...
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Brains, Books & Bedroom Talk with Christina Braver
Summary In this engaging conversation, Christina Braver shares her journey from clinical psychology to romance writing, emphasizing the importance of realism in romantic narratives. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding size and pleasure, the role of communication in relationships, and the...
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Red Flags, Real Friends & the Remix of Masculinity ft. BigNickEnergy
In this engaging episode, Joshua Jones and Nick discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal stories and family dynamics to the complexities of modern relationships and dating. They share insights on music nostalgia, the impact of gender roles, and the challenges of navigating dating apps in...
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Diapers to DMs: How Maureen Became the Ultimate Dating Coach
In this episode of the Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, host Joshua Jones and guest Maureen Pound explore the complexities of modern dating, particularly through the lens of dating apps like Tinder. Maureen shares her personal journey from being a single mother to re-entering the dating scene, discussing...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to 'The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad,' where we explore the complex, exhilarating, and often misunderstood world of sex and relationships. Join Josh as he delves into candid conversations about love, intimacy, communication, and everything in between. From expert insights to personal stories, we aim to unravel the mysteries, break down myths, and offer practical advice to help manage the beautiful complexities of human relationships. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or simply curious, tune in for thought-provoking discussions that celebrate the diversity that makes a relationship.
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