Well, this is one of those episodes that had better be a lot of fun, or else we will have missed the point completely. And indeed it is. The deep-dive into how to bring out a woman's playful nature has been a long time coming, and I've finally found the right guest to make it happen. Alicia Munoz is a couples therapist and the wildly-popular author several books, including The Couples Quiz Book. As you may know, I've always believed that one of the greatest skills a man can have is the ability to coax out playfulness in women. After all, 'girls just wanna have fun', and leading in that direction is the very essence of flirtation and absolutely ignites femininity. Yet, many of us as guys are nonplussed by the prospect of doing such, either because we have no idea where to start, we don't exactly grasp the difference between encouraging femininity and actually BEING feminine, or we've been conditioned to be 'stoic' and take ourselves way too seriously. Right off the bat, Alicia brings up the concept of doing vs. being, and describes how mastering that dynamic is the 'secret sauce' to playfulness. What is a real, actual, reliable instance of when a woman can say 'two simple words' and make us adore her and do anything for her? And better yet, what can WE do in order to hear the words we long to hear from women and make them adore US and do anything for US? What is the key mental state we must bring a woman into before she can feel playful? What are the simple, easy secrets to making fun, playful conversation happen? And what does that in turn lead to that's arguably even better? How about if she really seems shy, or even like a 'non-reactor'? Listen to the end to make sure you never experience a boring interaction with a woman ever again...no more awkward silences or dark alleys of doom. Hungry for more? All the free goodies and more are yours for the taking at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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My guest is the author of 'Mental Illness Is An A**hole', an attention-getting title if there ever was one. Indeed, Gabe Howard has been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, which greatly contributed to the downfall of his first marriage. Today, however, he is in a successful long-term relationship spanning ten years. Meanwhile, as you probably know, my own first marriage was rocked by my spouse's mental illness, and I have been vehemently outspoken against getting into relationships with those who are under the care of a psychiatrist for psychoses. I was most certainly up front with Gabe about my opinions, and to his credit he was game to come on the show and present his counter-points anyway. In this episode, he offers plenty of stories and examples...all the while acknowledging others' right to disagree and draw their own conclusions. And you can be sure I didn't hold back on the hard questions. Crazy people may need love too, but can they deserve what they want? Gabe throws his case out on the table in full. Did he succeed in making it? Is his take--and his first-person example--convincing enough? I'll let you be the judge. Meanwhile, have you fallen into a pattern of meeting the wrong women, even though you know you're ready to be a great partner to a fantastic one...if only you could meet her? If you can relate, let's talk. The first call is free, and you can schedule it here: https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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Swagger is a loaded word, isn't it? You may picture someone who is not just super-confident, but downright arrogant, right? Well, my guest Leslie Ehm is the author of a popular book meant to challenge old stereotypes surrounding swagger and redefine them. It's called, Swagger: Unleash Everything You Are To Become Everything You Want. In it, not only does she throw down the differences between mere confidence, arrogance and swagger; she explains how the true essence of it all is about personal power. In fact, she has a whole swagger PROCESS by which you can getchasum for yourself. So then, for starters what are Leslie's three elements that drive swagger? How can you leverage your unique traits and talents to increase it? What inherent risks come with being your authentic self that can actually serve to build swagger? What is the one key factor that makes your personal brand of swagger charming to others rather than off-putting? What should you think and do when people disagree with you, or flat-out don't like you? Ironically enough, why can fame, notoriety and influence be potentially more damaging to your swagger than helpful? What is the one common trait that all who have unshakeable confidence tend to share? And how does that, in turn, relate to the dreaded 'Imposter Syndrome'? Well, we all sense how imposter swagger must be deeply unsatisfying, so definitely stay tuned for all the lowdown on that and so much more. Fall is here, and it's time to get on your action plan to get the right woman in your life. Start with a free phone call with me personally, which you can sign up for at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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<itunes:summary>Co-Host Leslie Ehm (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/ehm) Swagger is a loaded word, isn't it? You may picture someone who is not just super-confident, but downright arrogant, right? Well, my guest Leslie Ehm is the author of a popular book meant to challenge old stereotypes surrounding swagger and redefine them. It's called, Swagger: Unleash Everything You Are To Become Everything You Want. In it, not only does she throw down the differences between mere confidence, arrogance and swagger; she explains how the true essesnce of it all is about personal power. In fact, she has a whole swagger PROCESS by which you can getchasum for yourself. So then, for starters what are Leslie's three elements that drive swagger? How can you leverage your unique traits and talents to increase it? What inherent risks come with being your authentic self that can actually serve to build swagger? What is the one key factor that makes your personal brand of swagger charming to others rather than offputting? What should you think and do when people disagree with you, or flat-out don't like you? Ironically enough, why can fame, notoriety and influence be potentially more damaging to your swagger than helpful? What is the one common trait that all who have unshakeable confidence tend to share? And how does that, in turn, relate to the dreaded 'Imposter Syndrome'? Well, we all sense how imposter swagger must be deeply unsatisfying, so definitely stay tuned for all the lowdown on that and so much more. Fall is here, and it's time to get on your action plan to get the right woman in your life. Start with a free phone call with me personally, which you can sign up for at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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My guest Roman Chiporukha and his wife run a high-end travel adventure curation service for the uber-wealthy. Not only does he know a lot of famous and powerful people, his gig has been expanded of late to include space tourism curation as well. In fact, Roman has already seated at least one civilian astronaut on a trip to the ISS in the near future. As you might imagine, Roman has traveled the world extensively (and expensively?) himself. All of this, of course, makes for a fascinating discussion of how being 'worldly' serves us as men. But it also makes a conversation about space travel and colonization a moral imperative. So what has Roman discovered about culture, human perceptions and especially relating to women through all his travels? Well, wait until you hear his ninja advice for charming women no matter where in the world you go. As our conversation moves toward the cosmos, we cover all sorts of wild, futuristic questions. What is sex going to be like in space? How will the first small colonies of people avoid extreme 'island fever' and driving each other nuts? Will people have any privacy? How do you even develop a relationship with someone on a completely different planet? It's going to be a whole new world for sure...and you might not believe how close we are to going there. Roman even mentions how one company is already developing a sex hotel for space! Well, one thing's for sure no matter what...it's absolutely okay to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground as we await the opportunity to reach for the stars. Meanwhile, reach for your keyboard and get on over to https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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