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Dad Starting Over — 269 episodes

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1

She Was Different Before Kids — What Actually Happened to Your Wife

2

Sexless Marriage… I Told Her It Was Over If Nothing Changed. She Laughed.

3

Sexless Marriage… Now She’s Always Going Out

4

Sexless Marriage: She Was Different With Him

5

Sexless Marriage… Wait, is My Wife Gay?!

6

Sexless Marriage… Then I Saw the Text Messages

7

Why Women Remember Everything

8

Sexless Marriage… Now She Wants an Open Marriage

9

Sexless Marriage for Years… Now She Doesn’t Want to Be Touched

10

Patriarchy Explained Without the Nonsense

11

Sexless Marriage: “I Love You… But I’m Not In Love With You”

12

High-Conflict Divorce: What Men Get Wrong (w/ Chris and Lisa from "Been There, Got Out")

13

When Trauma Destroys Everything

14

Why Marriages Drift Into “Kids Only” Mode

15

Why Age Gaps Suddenly Became Creepy

16

When Vulnerability Ends a Marriage

17

The Real Reason Nothing You Try Ever Sticks

18

How Men Drift Into Sexless Marriages

19

Why Doing Everything Right Fails

20

Why Your Marriage Became Sexless

21

Why Men Believe Women Cheat More

22

My Live Chat with Melissa Vogel

23

Typical "Nice Guy" Behavior

24

Your Avoidant Wife Had an Affair (Here’s Why)

25

She Says She’s “Touched Out”… Except With Him

26

The Care & Feeding of Your Anxious Husband

27

Rejection Sensitivity: Why You Overthink Everything

28

It’s Not Fair — I Did Everything Right!

29

REBUILD is now available in audiobook format! (here's a free sample)

30

Why Women Had More Sex Under Socialism

31

Stop Forcing Closeness – How Anxious Men Kill Intimacy

32

Andrew Wilson’s Meltdown Caught Live

33

Why You Feel So Needy (And How to Stop)

34

Man Discovers Wife’s Affair Years Later — What Now?

35

The One Thing Everyone Misses About Dead Bedrooms

36

When Your Wife Changes After the Baby: Why So Many Men Fall Apart

37

REBUILD – The Beginning of a New Chapter

38

The White Knight Who Couldn’t Stop Saving Women

39

Stop Blaming the Affair Partner — She Made the Choice

40

John’s Breaking Point: Why Some Men Stay in Miserable Marriages

41

When Chaos at Home Turns You Into Someone You Don’t Recognize

42

When She Denies the Affair and Calls You “Insecure”

43

When a Wife Walks Away After 30 Years: Midlife Crisis, Perimenopause, or Something Else?

44

“30 Years Married… But Now Just Roommates”

45

“I Have It All… But My Wife Doesn’t Want Me”

46

Are You ADHD? Why Your Brain Is a Dumpster Fire (And Your Wife’s Had It)

47

"She Slept With Me… So I Guess We’re Fine Now?"

48

Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Her (Even Though It’s Over)

49

"My Husband Cheated with 100 Sex Workers… While I Begged for Intimacy"

50

Retroactive Jealousy: Why Her Past Haunts You (And How to Stop Obsessing)

51

Why Therapists Focus on You (Not Your Avoidant Wife)

52

Why So Many Men Are Lonely (And Won’t Admit It)

53

Why So Many Men Are Secretly Controlled by Shame (Especially Around Sex)

54

Dating After Divorce: What No One Tells You About the New Rules

55

The Truth About the Honeymoon Stage (and Why It Always Fades)

56

“My Military Wife Checked Out of the Marriage After SSRIs & Kids”

57

“He Forgot Our Anniversary… Again. Should I Finally Leave?”

58

Anxious & Passive: Why You're Stuck in a Sexless Marriage

59

“My Wife Calmly Told Me She’s Not Attracted to Me Anymore” – What That REALLY Means

60

Why Women Really Cheat (Dual Mating Strategy Explained)

61

"When Is It Time to Walk Away from Your Marriage?"

62

"My Wife Said I Was Her 'Safe Choice' – Now What?"

63

When She Tells You Who She Is... Listen

64

ADHD, Shame, and Approaching Women: Real Talk for Neurodivergent Men

65

Why Your Wife Changed Overnight: The Hidden Truth About Menopause and Marriage

66

"I Married a Woman Who Refused Sex for Two Years… What Was I Thinking?"

67

"She Kept a Log to Avoid Sex With Me — What Did I Do Wrong?"

68

“Why Autistic Men Attract Toxic Women”

69

"SSRIs Killed Her Sex Drive – What Do I Do?"

70

The Final Talk: Should You End a Sexless Marriage?

71

Is She Avoidant... or Just Not That Into You?

72

"Worried About My Adult Kids Stuck With a Toxic Mom"

73

Why She Hasn’t Touched You in 8 Years (And Why Chores Won’t Fix It)

74

“Am I a Sex Maniac… or Just a Normal Guy?”

75

Will a Vasectomy Kill Her Desire for You?

76

Post-Divorce Midlife Crisis: Should You Hit the Road or Stay Safe?

77

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

78

“30 Years in a Dead Bedroom… Then She Finally Told Me Why” - Live Chat With Michael

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“We Divorced, Remarried… Now She Wants to Date Again?”

80

“Depressed About Marriage… Is It Even Worth It Anymore?”

81

How Nice Guys Sabotage Their Relationships | Dr. Robert Glover (No More Mr. Nice Guy)

82

Comfort Kills Desire? The Erotic Cost of Feeling Safe in Marriage

83

“We’re Just Dating… And Already in a Dead Bedroom?”

84

"How Do I Convince My Older Wife to Want Sex Again?"

85

“Sexless Since Baby #1… And She Threatens Suicide If I Leave”

86

“She Had an Affair, Still Won’t Touch Me… But Gets Jealous?”

87

"My Wife Turned Into a MomBot — What Happened to Us?"

88

“We Divorced, Remarried… Now She Wants to Date Again?”

89

"I Lost My Wife… and My Entire Identity"

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

Do Men Still Need Marriage? - My Live Chat With Dr. Orion Taraban

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

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

99

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

100

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

101

“Caught in a Chaotic Relationship Cycle, Help!”

102

“In Sickness and in Health” -- When Being the Caregiver to a Sick Wife Is the Final Straw

103

"My Wife Told Me I Was Too Small! What Do I Do With That Information?!"

104

Married to Chaos: 20+ Years With a Borderline Wife (A Brutal True Story)

105

"I Shouldn't Have to Do That... I'm Married!" -- The Thought Pattern That Will Get You Into Trouble

106

“Why Is She Acting This Way?!” : The All-Too-Common Behavior of the Soon-To-Be Ex-wife.

107

Dear DSO: "My Wife Shut Down After Menopause!"

108

Dating Advice for the Divorced Guy - Let's Talk About Red Flags

109

Chore Play... Does It Work?

110

Don't Lie to Get Women (from a DSO Live Stream)

111

How One Horrible Decision Can Ruin Your Life - A Follower's Story

112

A Chat With a Long-Time Follower About His Stressful Marriage and Imminent Divorce

113

Top Questions for 2024!

114

Dear DSO: "How Can I Win Her Back?"

115

Dear DSO: "I can't wait that long! I need to make a baby now!"

116

The Two Type of Cheating Men

117

"I Changed... Now It's Your Turn to Completely Change Your Personality!"

118

"I've Had No Luck Dating After Divorce!"

119

We Need to Stop Shaming Our Fellow Men - Stop Calling Them "Simps" and "Incels"

120

Our Stressed-Out, High-Anxiety Wives

121

Divorced? Want Just ONE Woman For The Rest of Your Life? Probably Not Happening.

122

Dear DSO: "My Wife Became a Fitness Fanatic and Then Cheated!"

123

Jumping From Relationship to Relationship - Do You Not Like to Be Alone? - A Dear DSO Live Chat

124

Baby Rabies and Single Moms - Be Careful!

125

Why Would She Cheat And Go To Such Extremes To Hurt Me?!

126

Let's Talk About Duty Sex (From a Live HFM Brotherhood Member Meeting)

127

Dear DSO: "Why is she so ANGRY at me for being upset about being rejected for the hundredth time?"

128

When The Nice Guy Turns Into The "Alpha" Dude... And The Ensuing Drama

129

Dear DSO: "It's Like When Your Boss Just Decides to Cut Your Pay!"

130

Dear DSO: "I Feel Like My Wife is Just Using Me in Bed! There's No Connection!"

131

DSO Reacts - Sadia Khan Dropping Truth Bombs About Women and Cheating!

132

Dear DSO: "Why Are Women So Mad When Men Relax?!"

133

A Follow-Up To The "Scarcity" Video (from a live stream event)

134

Porn... It Ain't Good For You (from a live stream event)

135

What About Just "Hooking Up" With Women After Divorce? (from a live stream event)

136

Dear DSO: "Cheating Ex-Wife Left... But is Now Contacting Me Again!"

137

Dear DSO: "Wife Says She Wants Sex... Just Not With Me".

138

Gentlemen: Your Scarcity is Killing You!

139

Lesbian Couples: High Rates of Dead Bedrooms and Divorce!

140

The Paternity Testing Myth

141

Seven Signs That Your Wife May Be Cheating on You

142

"I'm Starting to Despise Women!"

143

Why Did She Cheat?!

144

Dear DSO: "We Are Not The Same Since My Wife's Emotional Affair"

145

Dear DSO: "Wife Says She Enjoys Our Time... But Sometimes She Doesn't Orgasm"

146

Dear DSO: "Can My OCD Wife Change?"

147

Dear DSO: "I'm In An Abusive Relationship"

148

Dear DSO: "My Cheating Wife Wants Back"

149

Dear DSO: "I'm Divorced and Ready to Get Back Out There. Or Am I...?"

150

Dear DSO: "My Wife's Illness Is Impacting Our Relationship"

151

Dear DSO: "My Husband Doesn't Want Me!"

152

"You Only Do This Because I Told You To! It Doesn't Count!" (from a live stream)

153

Staying Sexy in Long-Term Monogamy.... is it Possible? (from live stream)

154

"Men shouldn't get in shape... it makes the wife insecure. It's bad for the relationship!"

155

The Dating Game for Young Adults (from a live event)

156

Why Does Female Libido Go Down in Monogamy?! Won't That Scare The Man Away?! (from a DSO Live Stream)

157

Dear DSO: "My Wife Has Suddenly Changed!"

158

Dear DSO: "Wife Has Become Withdrawn, Angry, and Has More Mental Breakdowns"

159

Dear DSO: "I’m a New Father... And I Was Really Tempted to Cheat (But I Didn’t). Is There Hope for Our Marriage?"

160

Dear DSO: Should I Tell My Wife/Roommate About My Cancer Diagnosis?

161

Dad Starting over Is Now Part of the Help for Men Network!

162

How Often Should The Responsive Desire Person Initiate? (with Dr. Psych Mom - from a Live Event)

163

From Brofest 2024 - Ralph Talks About Monogamy and Cheating

164

"How do I stay positive during a long-term dead bedroom marriage?" (From livestream)

165

Dear DSO: "Is paying a cosplayer on Only Fans considered cheating?"

166

Dear DSO: "Should I fill out mental health forms for my ex?"

167

DSO and Dr. Pysch Mom Talk About Dead Bedrooms (from a livestream event)

168

Dear DSO: "I Feel Abandoned."

169

Dear DSO: "I Feel Like I'm Stuck in a Dead Bedroom!"

170

Dear DSO: "Why Won't He Propose?!"

171

Should You Continue Doing Family Things with Your Ex? (from a DSO Live Event)

172

Dear DSO: "My Wife is Indifferent About Us."

173

Can You Go From Avoidant to Secure? (from a DSO Live event)

174

Interview With Coach J

175

About The "Forgotten Father" Tweet I Posted

176

Dear DSO: "Am I Being Weird... Or Should I Be Concerned?"

177

Dear DSO: Do I Tell New Gals About My Crazy Ex?

178

Retroactive Jealousy (from a DSO Live Stream event)

179

Dear DSO: "I'm in Excellent Shape... But it's Still Not Enough For Her Libido!"

180

Dear DSO: "I Still Need MORE From My Wife!"

181

Interview With Carla Crivaro - "The Forgotten Man"

182

Dear DSO: "Is It Menopause.... Or Something Else?"

183

Dear DSO: I'm A Winner And My Wife Is A Loser!

184

Married People Have MORE Sex Than Single People?!

185

Dear DSO: "My Wife Wants To Go To A Bachelorette Party"

186

Interview With Karen and Catherine From My Divorce Solution

187

Dear DSO: "Ever Since The Kids, I Feel Like I've Been Put On The Backburner"

188

Dear DSO: "My Wife Is Lazy... Or Depressed?"

189

Dear DSO: "What About Scheduling Sex With My Avoidant Wife?"

190

Dear DSO: "My Wife Copes By Having Affairs"

191

Dear DSO: "I've Been In A Dead Bedroom For Years... And Now I've Fallen For This Younger Gal"

192

Dear DSO: "My Wife Cheated Eight Years Ago"

193

When The Man Discovers His Wife's Secret Sexy Past

194

Dear DSO: "I've just been told my wife doesn't love me anymore..."

195

Dear DSO: Have You Ever Heard About An Affair SAVING A Marriage?

196

Interview With Daniel Priestley: Entrepreneurship And Life

197

DSO Reacts: That Dead Bedroom Couple Video Everyone Keeps Sending Me

198

"My Wife Was A Totally Different Person After We Got Married!"

199

Does "Body Count" Really Matter?

200

Live From Facebook/Youtube/Twitter With Dr. Psych Mom!

201

My Interview With Heather Ray, The Licensed Sexologist

202

DSO Fraternity Live Meeting (recorded 10/4/23)

203

DSO & Austin Talk About Sex After Kids - From Facebook/Youtube Live

204

My Interview With Youtuber Schahrzad Morgan

205

DSO & Dr. Psych Mom - Do Women Need An Emotional Connection to Experience Sexual Desire?

206

Time Moves On

207

DSO & Dr. Psych Mom - Do Women Experience Lower Libido After Marriage?

208

DSO & Dr. Psych Mom Go Live on Facebook and Youtube

209

DSO & Dr. Psych Mom Go Live on TikTok

210

Coach Scott G. Interviews DSO Fraternity Member Andrew And His Wife Sabrina

211

My Mom Drives Me Nuts

212

Interview With Lauren - "The Dadvocate"

213

Coach Scott G. Interviews Coach Gustavo

214

Mrs. DSO is Back! Let's talk about sex and marriage, women and accountability/entitlement, and whatever else comes to mind.

215

The Devouring Mother

216

Public DSO Fraternity Meeting - February 2023

217

Working Out! - A Chat With Coach Vance

218

Interview with Dr. Robert Glover - Author of "No More Mr. Nice Guy"

219

No, I Am Not Anti-Marriage

220

Dads Dating After Divorce: Interview with Dr. Shawn T. Smith

221

From TikTok: When the MAN doesn't want s-e-x

222

From TikTok: "Why do I keep finding such broken women?"

223

Interview with Rudy A from TikTok

224

Interview with Noor - Our Newest DSO Coach

225

Interview with "Ray" - Reader and DSO Fraternity Member

226

"The Healthy Version of THE TALK"

227

New Book! "REAL TALK: No Bullsh*t Life Advice for Young Men"

228

Mrs DSO and I Talk About Date Nights and Getaways

229

Dear DSO: "What if your wife leaves you?"

230

Dads Dating After Divorce: "Why Divorced Dads Are A Catch!"

231

Dear DSO: “I feel like I will never be good enough for my husband.”

232

Introducing Steve from Australia - The Newest Member of the DSO Team!

233

Are You Using Your Time and Money Wisely... or Are You Just Keeping Busy?

234

Dear DSO: “Why does my wife try to sabotage my efforts… but she enjoys the rewards?”

235

"Why can't I get a date?!"

236

Interview with William Branum of "Naked Warrior Recovery"

237

The Rebound Chick

238

The One That Got Away

239

DSO Reacts: Esther Perel and That God-Awful Couple Are Back!

240

What Can Women Learn From Porn?

241

Brofest 2022 - Austin, TX - Roundtable Chat

242

Dear DSO: “If she has checked out, why is she trying to hang on and control me?”

243

Don’t Hang Out With Losers

244

Want An Over-The-Top Fun Sex Life? Here’s Your Prescription.

245

Mrs. DSO and I Talk About Sex After the Baby

246

The REAL Reason Your Husband Won’t “Open Up” To You

247

How to be a Better Wife - Stop the Negative Self-Talk

248

Accept REALITY and Not What SHOULD Be

249

Dear DSO: "What About Menopause?"

250

Interview with Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten - "Dr. Psych Mom"

251

Dear DSO: "I'm a Ladies Man"

252

The Paradigm Shift

253

Dear DSO: “Can I Become The Lover To My Wife After Always Being a Provider?”

254

Dear DSO: "Should I Call It Quits?"

255

Dear DSO: "Is Fitness Really That Important?"

256

The Lure of the Crazy Woman

257

Dear DSO: "I Caught My Wife Having an Emotional Affair"

258

You Can Be Whoever The Hell You Want to Be

259

Dear DSO: "What's Up With You and Open Marriages?"

260

Dear DSO: How Can I Date Casually But Still Be A Nice Guy?

261

Mrs. DSO and I Talk About Money

262

How to be a Better Wife - Stop Nagging

263

People Don't Want to See How the Sausage is Made

264

DSO Reacts: From the Show "Loose Women" - Saira Khan Opens Up About Avoiding Sex With Her Husband

265

Mansplaining and Overperception Bias... Yes Men Can Be Annoying Too

266

DSO Reacts: "You Want Me To Watch The Kids While You Go Out With Another Guy?"

267

DSO Reacts: Joe Rogan and Dr. Jordan Peterson Talk About "Enforced Monogamy" and Incels

268

Dear DSO: “I don’t have sexual desire… but that’s no reason to leave me.”

269

Mrs DSO and I Talk About Female Entitlement