Best Chuck Chapman Podcasts (2024)

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How to Break Free from Shame for Good 14:29

38m ago14:29

14:29

Toxic shame can be a hidden, yet powerful force, impacting everything from social anxiety to relationships. Healing toxic shame is crucial for overcoming Nice Guy Syndrome, as it fuels anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. In this video, life coach and mental health advocate Chuck Chapman dives deep into the psychology of shame, providing insights…

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Episode 51 -How To Be Dumped Without Falling Apart 19:41

1h ago19:41

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Chuck, Faisal, and Ari share their insights on handling breakups like a man. They discuss practical tips and strategies for navigating the end of a relationship with resilience and self-respect, helping Nice Guys keep their cool even when faced with heartbreak.By Faisal Khokhar, Ari Graff & Chuck Chapman

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Are Nice Guys Control Freaks? 11:50

2h ago11:50

11:50

Looking back, it's pretty clear that controlling others is a major symptom of the Nice Guy syndrome. Who knew that being Mr. Nice Guy was just a passive way to be Mr. Control Freak? It's not a good masculine trait. And guess what? Being controlling doesn't create positive relationships or a fulfilling life. Shocker, right? It’s exhausting and total…

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Ep 129 Allison Ly - Therapist/Coach for 1st and 2nd Gen Adult Children of Immigrants 46:30

1h ago46:30

46:30

Children of immigrants face unique pressures as adults. They can get stuck in a "repay cycle," (tm) where they constantly feel like they need to always be there for their parents who gave up so much for them, often sacrificing their own desires to do that. Allison Ly is a licensed clinical social worker who offers therapy (in California) and coachi…

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Episode 50 - Why Raising Your Standards Makes Nice Guys Attractive To Women and Money 25:51

2h ago25:51

25:51

Chuck, Faisal, and Ari explore the concept of raising your standards and how it can make Nice Guys more appealing to women and boost their financial success. They discuss the transformative power of self-respect and setting higher expectations in various aspects of lifeBy Faisal Khokhar, Ari Graff & Chuck Chapman

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How one small change can revolutionize your world 10:50

2h ago10:50

10:50

Fair warning: You're not going to like what I have to say about Nice Guy Syndrome. Most nice guys will stay stuck in miserable, people-pleasing relationships, hoping for a different outcome. Moving from a nice guy to an integrated man is hard work. If you're ready to change, stay tuned. I'm going to give you the only thing you need to do to kill yo…

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How a Formal Rite of Passage Changed My Life 12:38

26m ago12:38

12:38

Let's talk about the importance of rites of passage in the journey from boyhood to manhood, especially for us recovering 'NICE' guys. It's something we've lost and I think we should bring it back. I'll share my own story about a male rite of passage that helped me transition into adulthood and kick my addiction and 'nice guy syndrome' to the curb. …

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Ep 128 Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn Author of Exclusion and The Chinese American Story 53:54

5h ago53:54

53:54

This week we had a wonderful chat with Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn! She is a Bangkok-born Malaysian/Chinese-American author and educator who wrote Exclusion and The Chinese American Story a middle-grade history book supplement that delineates the ups and downs of the Chinese American experience from the 1800s to today. It's a fantastic read that is no…

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The Reason I Never Say I'm Sorry Anymore to Anyone! 8:52

8d ago8:52

8:52

People pleasing and the Nice Guy Syndrome are common for the Nice Guy and one of the ways this shows up for Nice Guys is that they are always saying I'm sorry. It's weak and meaningless. In today's video, I talk about why I never say I'm sorry anymore, and how it has changed my relationships for the better.…

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Episode 49 - She's Pissed! Defending Against Her Ambush 17:09

1h ago17:09

17:09

Chuck, Faisal, and Ari dish out advice on how the Nice Guy can navigate those moments when his woman is feeling ticked off. They share tips and insights for handling conflict in relationships.By Faisal Khokhar, Ari Graff & Chuck Chapman

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The Dismal Reality of Being 'Monogamous to Mom' for Nice Guys 13:05

7h ago13:05

13:05

In this video, I explore the concept of 'Monogamous to Mom,' and The Nice Guy Syndrome. The concept that Dr. Glover Talks about in No More Mr. Nice is how many nice guys, have with their mothers and how these bonds influence our romantic relationships. I discuss the common pattern of seeking motherly approval, which often leads to choosing partners…

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Everybody has a Story + Chuck D & Steve Hartman 1:18:33

1h ago1:18:33

1:18:33

In this Season 5 finale, Chuck D enters The Steam Room to talk about the cultural impact of Public Enemy, the first time he met Flavor Flav, and his beloved New York Knicks. Steve Hartman from CBS News joins to discuss why he profiles acts of kindness, and the importance of reaching out to give thanks to people who have made an impact on our lives.…

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Stark Reality About Attracting Women and Achieving Success 9:45

2d ago9:45

9:45

If you want to be more attractive to women, have more money, and success in life, the men with the Nice Guy Syndrome would do well to learn to be a leader, and self-leadership is the key to attraction and success. Until you learn to lead yourself, you won’t be able to attract (or keep) a really great woman into your life. You won’t have the kind of…

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Ep 127 An Interview with C-POP Idol Ally Shen (English) 47:32

3d ago47:32

47:32

Ally Shen is a rising star in the Mando Pop world! She's part of the 9 member Taiwanese girl group Twinkle Black, but she announced on OUR SHOW that she is officially launching her solo career with 2 new songs in the next few months! It was a complete pleasure to talk with Ally for about an hour, she is so warm, friendly, funny, and smart! I can't …

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Episode 48 - How To Deal With Her Flakiness 29:44

3d ago29:44

29:44

Chuck, Faisal, and Ari tackle the issue of dealing with a woman's flakiness, offering insights and strategies for Nice Guys navigating unpredictable behavior in their relationships.By Faisal Khokhar, Ari Graff & Chuck Chapman

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No Caller ID + "the guys upstairs" 1:07:36

3h ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Ernie and Charles are ambushed by a motley crew of TNT characters for a hilarious sharing of stories from behind-the-scenes at Inside The NBA. Chuck talks Caitlin Clark, gets confused about the difference between zip codes and area codes, and explains how he got the nickname ‘Sir Charles’ without permission from the Queen of England. Learn more abo…

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Ep 126 AAPI Heritage Month! 1:05:35

13d ago1:05:35

1:05:35

It's always fun to get together with my teacher pals, but it was even more fun to get together at my new favorite Southeast Asian restaurant, Lime Tree! Loan, Vicky, Jackie, and I got together right before our Spring Break to talk about AAPI history, facts, and historical figures. Pictured here is the Tape family, their 8-year-old daughter, Mamie, …

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Episode 47 - How To Attract Women Like A Gentleman 20:53

10h ago20:53

20:53

Chuck, Faisal, and Ari discuss why the Nice Guy often finds it challenging to attract womenBy Faisal Khokhar, Ari Graff & Chuck Chapman

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How To Talk To Women: Advice for the Nice Guy 12:16

3d ago12:16

12:16

Nice Guys struggle with talking to women because they are not confident. In this video, I'm going to share with you how you can learn to talk to women (or anyone, for that matter) with confidence and certainty. In this video, I dive deep into the crucial skills of communication skills as the number one way to increase your confidence and assertiven…

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Ep 125 Yvonne Chapman - Actor in Kung Fu and Avatar The Last Airbender 43:30

8d ago43:30

43:30

For someone who plays villains, actor Yvonne Chapman could not have been nicer! Calling in from Vancouver, Canada, Yvonne talked with me about her road to acting as well as her three seasons on CW's Kung Fu, playing villain turned friend Zhilan Zhang. In February of 2024, Yvonne was stunning as the larger-than-life supernatural Kyoshi Avatar in Net…

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Episode 46 - WTF Is Your Why? 23:25

1M ago23:25

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Chuck, Faisal, and Ari get real about the importance of discovering and owning your 'why'. They explore how understanding your purpose can fuel personal growth and lead to a more fulfilling life.By Faisal Khokhar, Ari Graff & Chuck Chapman

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The sex-starved marriage | Why Nice Guy's tolerate the dead bedroom 8:49

16d ago8:49

8:49

Sex-starved marriage, Nice Guy syndrome, and dead bedrooms—let's dive into solutions to revive intimacy and passion in your relationship! In today's episode, I cover a detailed approach to moving beyond mere duty in your marriage and bringing back the spark using the R.E.P.A.I.R. method.By Chuck Chapman, M.A.

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The Broken Psychology Behind The Nice Guy Mentality - Dr. Robert Glover 12:14

27d ago12:14

12:14

What's the most common mistake Nice Guys make while trying to recover from the Nice Guy syndrome? In this video, we talk about Dr Robert Glover's book and what most men do wrong when trying to stop being Nice Guys. This problem that most ignore, This approach leads to swapping one flawed paradigm for another and ultimately does not result in person…

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Fires of Intellect + Hanif Abdurraqib 1:02:33

10d ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Author Hanif Abdurraqib enters The Steam Room to talk about his new book ‘There’s Always This Year’, the poem he wrote for TNT’s coverage of the NBA Playoffs, the incredulity of LeBron’s longevity, and his beloved Minnesota Timberwolves. Charles addresses the Bill Belichick ‘haters’, explains why Ernie is the John Lennon of Inside the NBA, and cred…

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Secrets of Orgasmic Meditation for Personal Growth 45:41

11d ago45:41

45:41

In this episode of The Recovering Nice Guy, the host delves into the practice of orgasmic meditation and its transformative impact on men's emotional intelligence and relationships, with guest Marc Wendt. Wendt shares his journey from a collapsing marriage and career to discovering self-awareness through various practices, including orgasmic medita…

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Ep 124 K-POP Trivia Night at SarangHello! 45:16

12d ago45:16

45:16

We headed back to our favorite KPOP store, SarangHello, here in San Francisco to have some fun on a Friday night! We had a Trivia Night with about 30 of our listeners and friends! It was lots of laughs, a few tense moments, but in the end, I think everyone left a winner! Special thanks to Chesca, Pip, (and Kevin in absentia) for hosting us and prov…

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The Key to Unstoppable Self-Confidence. 13:44

12d ago13:44

13:44

The Power of Courage, overcome the Nice Guy Syndrome. Masculine psychology expert Chuck Chapman shares how to face your fears. The video highlights the role of courage in breaking free from approval-seeking behaviors and embracing one's true power. It also discusses the significance of masculine energy, the transformative power of love over fear, a…

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Episode 45 - Does Penis Size Matter? 25:45

1M ago25:45

25:45

Chuck, Faisal, and Ari break it down: they discuss how penis size truly isn't that big of a deal when it comes to women.By Faisal Khokhar, Ari Graff & Chuck Chapman

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Gotta be a Cobra + Dan Hurley & Verne Lundquist 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Head Coach of the Back-to-Back National Champs Dan Hurley enters The Steam Room to talk about UConn’s historic run, his zany superstitions, and lessons learned from growing up in a family of basketball icons. Verne Lundquist joins to reflect on retiring from his legendary broadcasting career, reveal what Tiger said to him at The Masters, and tell t…

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Ep 123 Chinatown Rising Film with Harry and Josh Chuck 1:05:17

19d ago1:05:17

1:05:17

This episode was so much fun to record! I was able to get a mini tour of Chinatown with two SF natives who grew up down there, Josh Chuck, co-producer and co-director of the documentary film Chinatown Rising, and my mom Brenda! It was really fun to capture the sounds of Chinatown on this recording, I hope you enjoy! A few FACT CHECK items: I said P…

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Episode 44 - 3 Things Men Get Horribly Wrong When Seducing Women 23:14

21d ago23:14

23:14

Chuck, Faisal, and Ari discuss how Nice Guys often struggle when it comes to the art of seduction, exploring the reasons behind their lame performance in this area.By Faisal Khokhar, Ari Graff & Chuck Chapman

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Fat Daddy + Dan Le Batard 1:05:24

1M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Dan Le Batard enters The Steam Room to reflect on the passing of O.J. Simpson, discuss the state of the NBA, and unpack Charles’ love/hate relationship with Dan’s father. Legendary, longtime Producer of Inside the NBA Tim Kiely joins to congratulate Ernie & the Chuckster on their Emmy nominations, and he brings his son along to offer a Gen Z perspe…

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Ep 122 Jess Hong - Jin Cheng in Netflix's 3 Body Problem 1:04:18

1M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

**No Spoilers For the First Half** Jess Hong plays Jin Cheng in Netflix’s sci-fi thriller 3 Body Problem, adapted from Chinese novelist Cixin Liu’s books, and produced by Benioff, Weiss (Game of Thrones) and Woo (True Blood). Jin is a genius scientist trying to save mankind from a consequence that started over five decades earlier. Jess called in f…

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Episode 43 - It's True. You Are Lazy. 22:59

2M ago22:59

22:59

Chuck, Faisal, and Ari discuss how Nice Guys often fall short due to their tendency to slack off and play it easy, holding themselves back from reaching their full potential.By Faisal Khokhar, Ari Graff & Chuck Chapman

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Side Dish! Bonus Restaurant Recommendations From Julia Chen Senior Staff Writer at The Infatuation! 10:51

1M ago10:51

10:51

More great recommendations for Asian food in San Francisco from Julia Chen, Senior Staff Writer at the Infatuation SF! Let us know if you try any of our recommendations! As you can tell we love food and we hope you do too! Follow Julia @infatuation_sf or over at their website https://www.theinfatuation.com/san-francisco Restaurants Mentioned these …

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Ep 121 Julia Chen Senior Staff Writer and Restaurant Reviewer at The Infatuation SF 54:28

2M ago54:28

54:28

Julia Chen has my dream job! (though it does seem like a lot more work than I realized) She is a Senior staff writer at the restaurant recommendation site The Infatuation. (no, the similarity of our media names did not escape us)! Julia eats out in SF 6-10 times a week and writes reviews for The Infatuation website. The Infatuation has quickly beco…

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Episode 42 - Men Who Send Dick Pics Don't Understand Women 24:10

1M ago24:10

24:10

Chuck, Faisal, and Ari talk about dudes who fire off dick pics, why it doesn't turn women on (and how they truly DON'T understand women!)By Faisal Khokhar, Ari Graff & Chuck Chapman

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Ep 120 A 2023 Hollywood Wrap-Up with Kelvin Han Yee and Katie Nguyen 47:04

2M ago47:04

47:04

What a year 2023 was for Asian American representation in TV and film. Since the Oscars is traditionally the end of awards season, I figured it’d be fun to do a little recap of some of our favorite AAPI projects that aired in 2023! I brought back 2 friends of the pod to help me with this. We’re happy to have Katie Nguyen back! And joining us again …

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Episode 41 - Nice Guys Lack Integrity 27:34

2M ago27:34

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Chuck, Faisal, and Ari discuss why the Nice Guy often lacks integrity, defining what integrity truly means. They also provide insights from Chuck's latest book, "Find Your Way Without Losing Yourself: The Path To IntegrityBy Faisal Khokhar, Ari Graff & Chuck Chapman

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471: From Boom to Bust- Understanding Market Cycles and Investment Opportunities with Mark Moss 35:56

1M ago35:56

35:56

Jason and Mark Moss delve into the media landscape’s sensationalism and fear-mongering, particularly in financial spaces. Moss criticizes analysts like Harry Dent, noting their linear thinking and failure to account for the changing dynamics post-2008 crisis. Moss predicts continued government intervention to prop up markets, leading to prolonged d…

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Why Nice Guys Often Have ADHD 17:39

2M ago17:39

17:39

If you have the Nice Guy syndrome, you might also have ADHD. At the core of the Nice Guy's psychology is that he feels unlovable and unacceptable just as he is. This comes from our childhood experiences of feeling like we don't fit in. For many Nice Guys this can be related to having undiagnosed ADHD. Let me take you on my journey, from feeling lik…

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Every Man Should Be In A Men's Group! 32:56

2M ago32:56

32:56

Welcome to this episode of 'The Recovering Nice Guy,' where we delve into the critical role of men's groups in personal development and overcoming Nice Guy Syndrome. Our guest today is Jason Lange, a coach specializing in men's group work, who will share his insights and personal journey with us. Jason's journey began with overcoming social anxiety…

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How to IMPROVE YOUR MOTIVATION as a recovering Nice Guy 37:20

2M ago37:20

37:20

Nice Guys like to live in the gray and, as such, often live lives in perpetual bad moods. It's part of our psychology, and it hurts men's mental health. One of the best ways to transform your life is to learn the skills for getting into and staying in a good mood. Today, I talk with an expert on good moods; we will discuss the importance of mood in…

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Ep 119 Fishing for Dungeness Crab - with Kaitlyn Bui and Adam From Die Hard Fishing! 47:04

2M ago47:04

47:04

We hit the beach for this "on-location" recording (ignore the wind and wave sounds). I had a super fun time trying to catch crab with Kaitlyn and Adam. In between checking our crab snares, we had time to chat about fishing and whatnot. Did we go home empty-handed? Check out our Instagram for pics of the day. Or you can watch Adam's video of our out…

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Episode 40 - Why You Must Get Rid of Porn 22:49

2M ago22:49

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Porn addiction is a reflection of Nice Guy shame. Chuck, Faisal, and Ari show how porn is doing more damage than you might think.By Faisal Khokhar, Ari Graff & Chuck Chapman

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