Al and Adam explore the concept of unconditional love and if it truly exists in romantic relationships or if it’s just a myth we are fed by the media, and our parents.

Subject: Love, Relationships Topic of Discussion: Is it possible to love someone unconditionally? If so what does that entail?

Quote: “And when it comes to all-night living, I know what I'm giving, I've got it all down to a tee, and it's free.” The Who, You Better You Bet, 1981

Disclaimer: This podcast is for basic research purposes and entertainment only. We are NOT experts and these are merely our opinions, thoughts, and musings based on the topic of discussion.

References: Psyche Central: What Is Unconditional Love and Is It Always a Good Thing? ~ Janelle Cox: October 2022 (based on contect from David Tzall - psychologist Healthline: What’s (Unconditional) Love Got to Do with It? ~ Crystal Raypole on September 15, 2020 Psychology Today: Is Unconditional Love Really Possible? ~ John Amodeo PhD, January 2018 Unconditional Love, Conditional vs. Unconditional Love, How to Show Unconditional Love, What Does Unconditional Love Mean, Relationship Goals, Relationship Advice, Toxic Relationship, Relationship Podcast, Self Love, What is Love? What Does Love Mean?

Adam, Al, and special guest, Marie-Judith (MJ) Jean-Louis, explore the unsettling journey of sitting in your loneliness during your darkest hours when no one really stops to explain it to you.

Topic: Self Love, Growth, Change, Strength in Solitude

Quote: “Everybody needs a place to rest, everybody wants to have a home, don’t make no difference what nobody says, ain’t nobody likes to be alone” Hungry Heart, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, 1980

Disclaimer: This podcast is for basic research purposes and entertainment only. We are NOT experts and these are merely our opinions, thoughts, and musings based on the topic of discussion.

References: How to Soothe Loneliness Using Solitude: theshine.app.com/Howtosoothelonelinessusingsolitude - Kris Gage, Nov. 2017

What Does it Mean to Sit with Your Feelings? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unpacking-anxiety/202402/what-does-it-mean-to-sit-with-your-feelings - Jessica Schrader, Feb. 2024

Sit With Your Loneliness https://dallashartwig.com/sit-with-your-loneliness/ (coined the term)

Asbury Park Press NJ | Jersey Shore & New Jersey News

Al and Adam battle into the contentious arena of modern relationships to judge if the age-old art of chivalry is still alive, or if it’s just holding on via life support.

Quote: “To fight for the right without question or pause To be willing to march, march into Hell for that Heavenly cause” The Impossible Dream, Man of La Mancha (Film), 1972

Disclaimer: This podcast is for basic research purposes and entertainment only. We are NOT experts and these are merely our opinions, thoughts, and musings based on the topic of discussion.

References:

https://carrollmagazine.com/chivalry-in-modern-times-not-dead-but-definitely-evolved - Kym Byrnes

https://thoughtcatalog.com/koty-neelis/2014/10/17-old-fashioned-acts-of-chivalry-that-need-to-make-a-comeback/

https://www.fsunews.com/story/opinion/2021/11/07/chivalry-didnt-die-killed/6330116001/ -

Staff Writer - Nov. 2021 “Chivalry Didn’t Die, It Was Killed” Huffington Post (UK)

OPINION: Feminism And Its Inconsistencies Are Confusing To Men, Sarah Setlaelo, July 2018

#modern dating #dating podcast #chivalrycode #codeofconductchivarly #ischivalrydead #modernfeminism #feminism #toxicmasculinity #datingapps #datingtips #masculinity #relationships #relationship podcast #growthmindset # #moderngentlemen #datingtoday

carrollmagazine.com

Al and Adam argue why children of divorced parent may need to grow up a bit faster and how that makes them more resilient but at a disadvantage to their peers.

Topic of Discussion: # The Trauma of Abandonment.

Quote: “They cry in the dark, so you can't see their tears, They hide in the light, so you can't see their fears; Forgive and forget, all the while, Love and pain become one and the same in the eyes of a wounded child” - Hell is for Children, Pat Benatar, 1980

Stats: https://www.verywellfamily.com/children-of-divorce-in-america-statistics-1270390 https://slate.com/technology/2022/07/divorce-bad-for-kids-history.html

Government of Canada Stats: Children of Divorce - justice.gv.ca

#fear of abandonment #abandonment #divorce effects on children #inner child healing, #wounded inner child #healing the wounded inner child #parenting #cptsd #breaking the cycle of family dysfunction #complex trauma, #codependency #relationships #childhood trauma # childhood emotional neglect #self-development podcast

Al and Adam examine common mistakes guys make on first dates as well as the ridiculous rules they follow. Quote: “Take on me (Take on me), Take me on (Take on me), I'll be gone, In a day (date?) or two” Take On Me, A-Ha, 1985

Disclaimer: This podcast is for basic research purposes and entertainment only. We are NOT experts and these are merely our opinions, thoughts, and musings based on the topic of discussion.

Adam and Al diss all the tricky “get -your -ex -back” channels, taking them to task on their flagrant attachment theory misuses and abuses and the true path to redemption for sufferers of pathological loneliness and those misguided “love addicts.” Topic of Discussion: Break-ups and Make ups - How Not to Attract Your Ex Back “I'm addicted to you, babe You're a hard habit to break” Hard Habit to Break, Chicago, 1984

Disclaimer: This podcast is for basic research purposes and entertainment only. We are NOT experts and these are merely our opinions, thoughts, and musings based on the topic of discussion.

Al and Adam jump right in and explain the name, why chaos is their superpower and how they are going to harness that to change people’s lives. Topic of Discussion: What is an addiction to Chaos and why is it a Superpower not a weakness.

“Just once in his life a man has his time Well, my time is now – I’m coming alive.” St. Elmo’s Fire Theme, 1985