Champion bachelors Craig and Greg present a myriad of topics centering on relationships and addictions, shared in the positive light of experience, strength and hope. Both have struggled with the strongholds of addiction and with relationships that went awry, and both have emerged on the other side -- stronger, wiser and better prepared to become what they once set out to be.
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Send us a text How do you truly distinguish between fleeting physical attraction and genuine compatibility? Join Craig Dahlen and Greg Carter on The Solution as we uncover the crucial elements of self-awareness and shared values in the often-complicated world of dating. In this enlightening episode, we emphasize the importance of understanding your…
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Send us a text Can you imagine sharing your life with someone for over six decades? Join us as we uncover the secrets behind long-lasting marriages with heartwarming stories and invaluable insights. Craig Dahlen, Josh Goding, and Greg Carter share personal anecdotes about their parents and grandparents, who have celebrated marriages spanning 50, 60…
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Send us a text Embark on an exploration of the heart's complexities and mind's musings, where joy, love, and the snares of addiction intertwine in the quest for happiness. Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter, and Josh Goding join us to unravel the tapestry of emotions, digging into the hormonal dance of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin and their sway over o…
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Send us a text Erectile Dysfunction: Part 2 Craig, Greg and Josh discuss the non-medical causes of E.D. and expound on practical solutions to mitigate the psychosomatic roots of the problem. The topics of diet & exercise, performance anxiety, pornography and and excess masturbation are explored. The importance of intimacy and communication with a p…
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Send us a text Erectile Dysfunction: Part 1. Craig, Greg and Josh discuss the silent struggle with erectile dysfunction that many face, revealing how stress and hormonal imbalances intertwine with our overall well-being. The episode digs deep into the root causes of ED, from the harmful effects of cortisol on our weight and hormones to the critical…
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Send us a text A thought-provoking discussion of the critical role of respect in relationships, peppered with personal anecdotes that bring to life the pain of feeling dismissed and the strain it puts on love. What happens when respect is lost? Can it be regained? The importance of asserting oneself and setting boundaries, understanding and valuing…
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Send us a text Craig interviews Brian Mahan, author of "I Cried All the Way to Happy Hour," about his personal experience with PTSD, the solution he found through Somatic Experiencing and his personal journey to becoming a practitioner. Brian details his observations and reflections on the particulars of Somatic Experiencing, a therapeutic techniqu…
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Send us a text Craig and Greg provide solutions for a recently married couple whose fire is about to go out. The aspects of nonproductive communication are analyzed in light of the "Four Horsemen" of Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling and Contempt, as well as the concept of sexual polarity.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Hosts Craig and Greg are joined by director Josh for a discussion about love and values. When should a man or woman tell their partner they love them? How important are shared values? What is the best way to find love? Is it possible to put too much importance on looking for romantic love?…
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Send us a text Romantically hopeful epistle-writer Larry is baffled and heartbroken when he is quickly ghosted by a woman who first said she loved him. Love experts Craig and Greg help him get back to the brass tacks of the Solution.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Past, Present & Future Part Two. In this two-part episode, hosts Craig and Josh discuss the many possible mental interactions with the past, present and the future. In part two Josh and Craig discuss how self talk leads to various outcomes. Getting out of ones comfort zone and the importance of letting go of attachments is deliberate…
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Send us a text Past, Present & Future Part One. In this two-part episode, hosts Craig and Josh discuss the many possible mental interactions with the past, present and the future. In part one, the perils of alcohol addiction are explored, as well as the transcendental benefits of detachment, including from material possessions. The importance of fo…
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Send us a text Craig and Greg discuss the chemical processes transpiring within a person during a romantic relationship, the way our neurotransmitters and hormones affect our minds and behavior when looking for love. The timeline of a typical relationship is examined in light of brain chemistry, and how this sometimes works for or against us at cer…
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Send us a text Craig and his sister discuss the television show, "The Bachelor", how aspects of the program compare to reality, and whether the show provides a good example for dating and marriage in everyday life.By Craig Dahlen, Lori Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Craig, Greg and Josh discuss the cycle of narcissistic abuse, bringing insights both from their experiences and from research in psychology. The weapons in the arsenal of the narcissist -- love bombing, trauma bonding and the cognitive dissonance they create are explored in detail, with the hope that knowledge of these phenomena will…
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Send us a text The champion bachelors receive a letter from a woman whose fiancé has changed practically overnight, growing cold and exhibiting traits of narcissism. Specific toxic behaviors are identified from her story, and our hosts provide the writer with advice and potential solutions.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Craig and Greg discuss red flags, the deal-breakers to watch out for in relationships. The concept of yellow flags is also introduced, providing a new level of conscientious involvement in setting the boundaries that are critical for healthy love and friendship.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Champion Bachelors Craig and Greg are joined by Josh, the show's technical director for an extended discussion about communication in relationships, and the commonalities found when dealing with toxic people.By Craig Dahlen
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Send us a text Champion Bachelors Craig and Greg are joined by Josh, the show's technical director for an extended discussion about communication in relationships, and the commonalities found when dealing with toxic people. Part one touches on narcissistic traits and tactics such as gaslighting, blame shifting, cognitive dissonance, unexamined livi…
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Send us a text A continuation and expansion of the advice given in the previous episode when the hosts posed a solution for the letter writer who believed his wife to be addicted to meth and cheating on him. The difficulty of changing addictive behaviors is covered in greater detail.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text The champion bachelors find the solution for a listener who believes his wife is addicted to meth and unfaithful to him. Common techniques of emotional manipulation are revealed. The connection between addiction and infidelity, as well as the role of the brain's frontal lobe is discussed in depth.…
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Send us a text Craig and Greg discuss the declining state of male masculinity in the United States, as well as its potential causes and problems. The importance of finding one's purpose comes fully into focus.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Our resident love and relationships experts help find the solution for a man who is jealously ruminating over a married woman.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Toxic Relationships - Part 2. Dealbreakers -- Which toxic behaviors are bad enough to end relationships? Focus on what a healthy relationship looks like. One's character and how to build it up.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Toxic Relationships - Part 1. Craig and Greg ask the difficult question, "What if I am the toxic one ?" In the first half of this two-part quintessential episode, the show explores toxic behaviors, self awareness and the path to personal growth.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Is chivalry dead? Craig and Greg discuss the idea of chivalry and whether it is still relevant in dating and society. Results from a local poll on the subject are shared and the concepts of masculine and feminine frame are explored.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Our perennial Casanovas tackle a letter from "Bummed Out in Texas", who fears that his new girlfriend may have declared her love for him too soon. Now their relationship has grown stale and superficial and the Texan no longer feels the love!By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter, Bummed Out in Texas
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Send us a text A letter from listener, "Down and Out in the Midmwest" leads our hosts in a discussion ranging from financial inadequacy to finding one's Purpose.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter, Down and Out in the Midwest
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Send us a text What to do when she pulls away. The Paradoxical Law of Attraction. Allow God to guide your relationship.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text This episode's letter is from another lovelorn hopeful, entering the brave new world of online dating after being divorced for two years. The writer's quandary evokes a conversation about the tribulations of Internet courtships, and takes our hosts in unexpected directions as well. Greg shares his painful experience of being "catfish…
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Send us a text This episode's Letter from a Listener describes the plight of a Single Girl, and the failure of online dating platforms to connect her with anyone of quality. Craig and Greg weigh in on the problems of online dating, the power of Chance and the importance of becoming clear about who we are seeking.…
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Send us a text An update and continuation of the gripping true story featured in Episode 21. Craig and Gregg interview Josh, the show's technical director about his trauma bond with his toxic ex and his effort to go "no contact. After his misplaced romantic hopes are subsequently dashed, a new level of improved mental health is revealed to be withi…
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Send us a text Season One wrap-up: Craig and Greg summarize and discuss the major show topics and methods covered in the first season of the show. The Law of Attraction, seeking Purpose, Alpha behavior, Attachment Styles, Love Languages and Sexual Polarity are revisited and expounded upon.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Mailbag - Ive been sober for several years. Should I date a wild party girl? Sidewalk Talk segment - What qualities do women want in a man?By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Letters from Listeners - Ed. My girlfriend wants me to move to Iowa to live with her and her family, but I don't want to lose my teenage daughter because of it.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Craig and Gregg interview Josh, the show's technical director about his narrow escape from a toxic relationship. Awareness of love languages, building upon a foundation of friendship and the necessity for personal boundaries all come into focus.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter, Josh Goding
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Send us a text Letters from Listeners - My man's pornography addiction is ruining our relationshipBy Craig Dahlen. Greg Carter
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Send us a text Help! My wife is cheating and I think she might be a narcissist.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Letters from listeners - Ted. Embrace your purpose. Don't be weak.By Craig Dahlen
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Send us a text Letters from listeners - Bart. Love vs. Lust. Cutting the ties that bind.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter, Bart
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Send us a text How to behave the first few weeks of dating. Sexual Polarity - positive and negative masculine traits. Feminine traits.By Craig Dahlen
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Send us a text Thinking is for amusement purposes only. The five Love Languages and how to speak them. Boundaries are indispensable for a healthy relationship.By Craig Dahlen
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Send us a text The true path to love. A house built upon friendship. Finding and living your purpose.By Craig Dahlen
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Send us a text Love Tactics. Five components necessary for friendship. The passion equation.By Craig Dahlen
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Send us a text Betas and Alphas. Pain with a purpose. Risking and striving.By Craig Dahlen
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Send us a text A relationship tool belt. The art of listening and the importance of humor.By Craig Dahlen
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Send us a text Addiction and Relationships - Host Craig and Greg introduce themselves and the series. The concept of the interconnection of relationships and addictions is presented.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text The guys dispel the misconceptions surrounding the concept of the alpha male. What traits are attractive to a partner, alpha versus beta. The importance of listening, humor and indifference.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Viewer question - What should I do when she starts to pull away? Being too interested, too nice too soon. Mirroring behavior.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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Send us a text Being addicted to relationships. The risks of having sex too soon when dating. The power of goals.By Craig Dahlen, Greg Carter
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