Are we living in a bisexual renaissance? From Ancient China to TikTok, writers, hosts and ex-gfs Mary & Ell explore what it really means to be a modern bisexual. “I still regretfully shag men... I guess that’s what bi is” - anon Written, created and hosted by Ell Potter and Mary Higgins. Sound design, music and production by Tom Foskett-Barnes. Episodes 1-8 research by Eve Brandon, Robin Craig, Ell Potter and Mary Higgins. Episodes 1-8 produced by Ellie Keel. Graphic design by Madison Coby Y ...
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If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more about yourself here and we'll schedule a time to talk: shanajamescoaching.com/consult Even men at the top of their game find themselves wanting more from life. Whether it's more meaning, a bigger impact, unshakable confidence, a hotter sex life, more money, deeper love, solid friendships or a powerful legacy… What is true success? How can a man actually reach t ...
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8 Essential Conversations For Lasting Love
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With 47 years of research and the ability to predict with 90% accuracy whether couples will stay together or separate, Dr. John Gottman has learned what makes love last. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more about yourself here and we'll schedule a time t…
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It's been 10 years since the film 'Pride' came out - a heartwarming billion-dollar British blockbuster about the birth of Lesbians and Gays Support The Miners (LGSM). Ell and Mary chart the legacy of LGSM from its early days to today's Lesbians & Gays Support The Migrants movement, asking: what can it teach us - or warn us - about solidarity today?…
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#296: How Tantra Can Ignite Your Life and Relationships
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Tantra is an ancient teaching that, when explored and brought into one's life and relationships, can energize, enliven, and create a depth of intimacy many people don't even know exists. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more about yourself here and we'll …
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The Genitals Project: Healing Beliefs About Sex and Intimacy
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Many men carry a lot of shame about Sex and Intimacy, their sexual desires and performance. Dr. Hazel Grace has created a way for men to find a deeper peace with themselves that makes more love and intimacy possible. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more …
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#295: The Transformative Power of Male Compassion
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There may be times when you have a hard time believing in, or having compassion for, yourself. Today's Man Alive guest, Daniel Ellenberg, talks with me about the importance of men finding compassion for themselves, as well as bringing it to others. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women…
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Your Mom May Be Messing Up Your Life – Kristopher Lovestone
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Your relationship with your mom when you were young impacts how you see the world, relate to people, feel loved, ask for what you want, etc. It's easy to overlook the power of this. Today we help you see how understanding your dynamics with your mom allows you more freedom, better relationships and even more success. If you're not satisfied with yo…
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#294: Shut Down: Why it Happens, and How to Recover
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Men tell me one of the hardest situations they face is when they shut down, especially when someone adds pressure or wants them to open up. It’s common to feel helpless, and ashamed when you don’t know how to recover. Today’s guest helps you understand why you shut down and how to recover. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and cou…
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Are You Actually Living a Meaningful Life? – Chance Taureau
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At some point many of us awaken to the desire to have a more meaningful, inspiring life and leave a legacy for future generations. You can choose an overarching theme for a legacy but what if you saw each moment as an opportunity to respond to people and situations in a way that aligns with your future legacy? If you're not satisfied with your love…
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#293: How to Stay True to Yourself When a Woman Gets Mad at You
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Today's episode focuses on how to navigate a woman's anger, especially when it's not as conscious as it needs to be to sustain trust and connection. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more about yourself here and we'll schedule a time to talk: shanajamescoa…
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#292: Improv for Dating and Relationships
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Many people tell me they struggle to know what to say, on dates and in relationships. They worry about offending people or not being smart or interesting enough. Today's podcast guests, Patrick Short and Tiffany Crotty, have found a way to make communicating easier, and even more fun, and to help people be better. If you're not satisfied with your …
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Are bi married men the most invisible bisexuals? Join Ell and Mary in conversation with Robert Cohen, author of ‘Bi Married Men: Stories of Relationships, Acceptance & Authenticity’ and host of the wildly successful podcast 2 Bi Guys. Find the book here: https://www.routledge.com/Bisexual-Married-Men-Stories-of-Relationships-Acceptance-and-Authenti…
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Divorce is challenging enough on its own. Add to that the responsibility to take care of your kids and navigate with your ex. Robin Choe gives hope for dads going through divorce! If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more about yourself here and we'll schedul…
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#291: The Need For Healthy Anger in Your Life and Relationships
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While it’s human to feel angry, unhealthy expressions of anger can create pain and break trust. Instead learn the keys to express anger in healthy ways, to create closeness and connection. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more about yourself here and we'l…
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Is the Masculine Feminine Distinction Helpful for Men?
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While I’ve seen men feel more powerful and confident as they embrace “masculine” qualities, I’ve also seen many men suffer and struggle, feeling unmanly or not good enough. This episode explores masculine / feminine dynamics, to see whether and how taking them on can be useful for men. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could u…
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Today's guest is the founder of the Dad Edge community, which has a mission to empower men to create legendary marriages, create epic connections with their kids, master personal finances, optimize health (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual), and become a leader within their family. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and co…
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Relationships endure breaks in trust – big and small. What does it take for a woman to trust you in the first place, or to rebuild trust when it’s broken? Our guest, Ashlynn Mitchell shares what helped her trust again after betrayal. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of y…
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#289: Sneak Peek: Live Relationship Coaching
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We recorded this episode so you'll feel less alone, and so you'll have an example of a man who is willing to go deeper than his walls and protections. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more about yourself here and we'll schedule a time to talk: shanajamesc…
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You are not destined to feel deadened, deflated, or defeated. You deserve to feel vital, inspired and full. If you don't know what you want, or you feel stuck in creating it, today's guest guides you to live fully and make life worth living! If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want m…
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Men often want freedom, but it can elude them. Today's guest shows you where to look for freedom, and what makes it more likely for you to have it. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more about yourself here and we'll schedule a time to talk: shanajamescoac…
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15 Minutes to End Overwhelm and Increase Productivity
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We can now accomplish more than ever, but we’re also more distracted and frazzled by the pace of our work than ever. How do you get your work done and stay on top of your tasks? The Perfect Day Method helps you make small commitments to become less overwhelmed and more productive at work. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and coul…
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Episode 30: the bi-section: All Of Us Strangers
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It's Ell & Mary's 30th episode, and they celebrate by not mentioning bisexuality a single time! Come ease into 2024 with a discussion on the queer credentials of Andrew Haigh’s latest film All Of Us Strangers. Expect low-stakes chat with high-brow ideas, including Lee Edelman’s Death Drive and Bessel van der Kolk’s theory on body trauma. P.S. this …
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#286: The Power of Authentic Masculinity - David Chambers
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Authenticity is a source of incredible power that is often overlooked. While it can take some time to know and free yourself, it's worth the time and energy, because it exponentially supports you having more connection, support and pleasure in your relationships, for the rest of your life. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and cou…
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Own Your Sexual Needs, Restore Your Sexual Honor, Have More Sex
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Alison Armstrong and I discuss how you can communicate your sexual needs more effectively, and how men and women can better understand each other, so everyone gets to have a more fulfilling, connected, and hotter sex life. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me…
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#285: Make Sure Your Alcohol Use Supports Your Health
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How do you know if your alcohol use is harming your brain function, hormones, sleep and capacity for peak performance? Today's guest shares about his experience and how you can reach your optimal health, especially as you age. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tel…
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It can seem like love and power are somehow at odds with each other, especially as a man. But the reality is that you can be both powerful AND loving at the same time. Martin Luther King said it best: "POWER without love is reckless and abusive and LOVE without power is sentimental and anemic." If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, an…
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Many people are overwhelmed and confused by complicated techniques and positions that are supposed to create spark and passion. This episode gives you simple experiments for a hotter and more connected love life. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more abou…
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Many men find it challenging to stay inspired amidst all the demands on their time and attention. When they realize that some of the energy drain comes from old wounds that formed an internal protector, they start to make the shift toward freedom. Today's guest shows you how to turn hard times into the freedom you seek. If you're not satisfied with…
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Most people don’t create their lives so as to reach the end without regrets. It’s easy to think you have a lot of time to accomplish and create, but the truth is you have no idea when life will be over. Here’s how to have fewer regrets when you reach the end… If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what …
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In this episode we talk about the importance of leaving a legacy, how to get clear about yours, and some surprising aspects Armando has discovered about legacy that many men don't realize. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more about yourself here and we'l…
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Ell and Mary aren’t film critics but they are queer. And that’s all the expertise they need surely? It’s cold outside, come on in for a free-spirited barely-edited long form discussion of Todd Haynes’ movie Carol starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, hosted by your fave amateurs. Things are about to get sexy… Enjoying Life of Bi? Support us at: …
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As a man, allowing yourself to be and show your full humanity can feel dangerous, especially when it involves showing emotions and admitting to struggles. Today's guest invites you to be Fully Human, and offers this as a path to a more successful and fulfilling life. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights in…
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#281: Eat and Train for Your Unique Body Type
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Men are dying younger and living sicker than women, and are more likely to suffer from many physical conditions, including heart disease. We don't want this to be you! Today's guest, Phil Catudal, father, author and trainer to celebrities, teaches you to train and eat for your unique body type. If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, an…
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To Say or Not to Say: Communication that Creates Closeness
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It’s not easy to bring up struggles, disappointments or frustrations in relationships. But have you noticed that when you don’t say anything, resentment can build while spark and trust fades? In today’s episode Tony Fonderson and I discuss how to communicate in a way that creates connection rather than breaks it.…
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#280: How to Maintain Vitality and Fulfillment as You Age
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As you age, you really can continually grow and evolve, becoming more fulfilled, not less!By Shana James
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On November 9th, The Telegraph published an opinion piece by writer Brendan O'Neill titled, 'Queers for Palestine must have a death wish'. In today's episode, Ell and Mary answer: no we don't. Palestinian liberation is a queer issue. Here's why. Support alQaws for for Sexual & Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society: http://alqaws.org/support-us OX…
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#279: Shadow Work: A Missing Link to True Power and Great Sex
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One of the biggest consequences of bypassing, or avoiding, the darker parts of yourself, is that people will often feel less trust, respect and attraction for you. Shadow work is a powerful way to gain access to your power, to intimacy and ease in relationships, and to greater levels of success and impact. Today's guests talk about how to reclaim p…
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5 Ways to Have Better Dates and Relationships in Midlife
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Midlife dating and relationships have their challenges but they are also an opportunity for incredible connection, healing and passion. This episode gives you five ways to have better love in midlife.By Shana James
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#278: The Many Benefits of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership
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Today's guest has done the research to show that bringing humanity and spirituality into business is actually great for a company's bottom line.By Shana James
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#277: The Importance of Tears AND Crying Out
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Men's tears and cries for help tend to be rare, because most men have been conditioned to keep it to themselves. But this has caused a huge crisis. Men tend to reach their breaking points alone, and without support. It is heartbreaking and needs to change. Today's guest is on a mission to make this change.…
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Emotional Cross-Fit for More Power, Freedom and Love
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These days the pressures of life, paired with cultural expectations, create stress and suffering for men. Dan Doty leads men to become freer, more powerful and have more love in their lives with this one simple practice.By Shana James
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So yes fine, Ell and Mary are approaching thirty and they’re wondering what their lives might look like in five years time. Will they own houses? Who will they live with? Will they want babies? What does growing up look like if you don’t want a conventional life-style? Join them on a ramble through aspec perspectives, polyamorous advocacy and home-…
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#276: Stronger, Hotter Relationships and Understanding Consent
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With a depth and breadth that may surprise you, today’s podcast guest, Dr. Eric Fitzmedrud, delves into everything from consent to discovering your erotic landscape, to help men have stronger relationships and a hotter sex life!By Shana James
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Men’s Stories as a Path to Healing for All
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Every man has experiences in life that shape the unique and courageous man he has become. Sharing these stories can be freeing and healing, not only for the man who shares them, but for other men who hear and identify with the pain, triumph and possibility they illuminate. What stories are you holding on to, that in sharing would set you free?…
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#275: How to Evolve by Choice When Sex is Hardwired by Nature
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How can heterosexual men develop more meaningful sex and conscious relationships, even when they are hardwired for sex? Today's podcast guest, author of Sexed, talks about how to get beyond conditioning from media, porn, and the sexual industrial complex, so sex can not only be more pleasurable, but also more intimate, and even transformational.…
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#274: Overcoming Men's Collective Fear of Pleasure
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Because pleasure is so enjoyable, it can be surprising to know that many people are afraid of, or have some kind of resistance to, pleasure. Overcoming the blocks to experiencing pleasure is something every man deserves! Today's podcast guest focuses on showing you how.By Shana James
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Fresh back from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Ell and Mary reflect on a wild summer of wine, sex, and theatre. But is the Edinburgh Festival really that radical; that queer; that Bacchic? Or is it another guise for the capitalist machine? Come dip your toes in some Ancient Roman nonsense, and join us for a much-needed catchup. https://www.patreon.…
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Talking about sex as a man, whether in the realm of your desires or health, can be embarrassing or even seem to threaten your manhood. But this leaves many men at risk of everything from an unsatisfying sex to risk of early death. Bryan Stacy's sudden diagnosis changed his life and made him an advocate for helping you feel safe to have conversation…
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#273: Beyond Superficial Sex: Creating Real Intimacy
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Many men spend a whole lifetime having sex that is superficial or one dimensional, missing out on emotional and energetic levels of pleasure, and the exponential experience of feeling your partner's pleasure in your body, in addition to your own. Today's Man Alive guest talks about how to get beyond this, to go where most men don't know they can go…
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How to Stop Love From Fading or Falling Apart
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Relationships are challenging! What if you had a lens to look through, where you could see your partner clearly, in a way that allowed for more love and connection? What if it helped you have fewer fights and made it less likely you'd become one of the 50% of marriages that end? This conversation gives you that lens and helpful frameworks for a rel…
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#272: The Necessity of Embodiment for Modern Men
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Embodiment is one of the most powerful resources a man can tap into, but most men don't understand what embodiment actually is. Today's guest is a Navy Seal turned mental health expert, who has tapped into the wisdom of the body for stress-relief and success. He looks at health from a different perspective, incorporating the ancient traditions and …
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