Today, John and Shaun get real about control, creative burnout, and what it means to walk away - maybe just for now. From family patterns to personality frameworks, they explore the subtle ways we try to mold the people closest to us, and how that effort can quietly extinguish our own inner spark.They reflect on how responsibility, relationships, and the pace of adult life can dim our fire - and how human design might offer clues to getting it back. Shaun shares what it means to live life as a Generator, while John questions his Manifestor impulses and tendency to burn out fast.Also on the table: tattoos, tenderness, and a lot of laughter - plus a quiet, honest wondering: is this the end of the podcast… or just a pause?It’s grounded, intimate, and full of the kind of clarity that only comes when you stop trying to make something happen - and just let it be.Mentioned in this episode:Karen Scholle – Integrative Wellness Coach and Human Design guide. Karen offers a unique approach by integrating Human Design with nervous system regulation, helping individuals align with their true selves. Learn more about her work at karenscholle.comLeave a one-minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, also rate us on Spotify, and leave a comment—we read every single one (yes, even the spicy ones)! Please take a moment and leave us a review Apple Podcasts. Your support truly means the world to us!Find out more about John HEREFollow John on Instagram HEREFind out more about Shaun HEREFollow Shaun on Instagram HERE
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Once a cheater, daddy issues, and 2nd to last
Today, John and Shaun get real about trust, control, and what it means to shape a life that doesn’t always follow the plan. From confessions about the past to reflections on what we can and can’t control - careers, relationships, even timing - they navigate what it means to let go and still show up.Shaun opens up about missing his father, while John shares what it’s like to not miss his. Compliments make things awkward, cheaters raise big questions, and somewhere in the middle, there's a gentle acknowledgment that we’re all just figuring it out.Find John’s 7 day challenge HERELeave a one-minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, also rate us on Spotify, and leave a comment—we read every single one (yes, even the spicy ones)! Please take a moment and leave us a review Apple Podcasts. Your support truly means the world to us!Find out more about John HEREFollow John on Instagram HEREFind out more about Shaun HEREFollow Shaun on Instagram HERE
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Size queens, mixed messages, and wounded inner children
CW: There is some talk about violence towards women in this episode, specifically about cases of Uber drivers drugging female passengers. Today, John and Shaun get real about attraction, ambiguity, and the old wounds that shape how we love. From body talk and gym-floor preferences to the deeper imprints left by early heartbreak, they explore what drives desire - and what quietly drives us away.They reflect on confusing signals, self-worth, and how our inner kids still shape our adult relationships - often in ways we don’t notice until it’s too late. It’s funny, honest, and filled with the kind of conversations men don’t usually have out loud.Leave a one-minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, also rate us on Spotify, and leave a comment—we read every single one (yes, even the spicy ones)! Please take a moment and leave us a review Apple Podcasts. Your support truly means the world to us!Find out more about John HEREFollow John on Instagram HEREFind out more about Shaun HEREFollow Shaun on Instagram HERE
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John's celibacy, Shaun's criticism, and a plot twist
Today, John and Shaun get real about celibacy, the unexpected wisdom of edging and what it means to hold space for change. As they dive into how we show up for friends, and navigate endings with grace (or not), they explore what it means to sit with discomfort and desire.Also on the table: sex in senior living homes, prostate surprises, and the enduring mystery of midnight erections.And then comes the twist: a conversation that starts with podcast logistics quickly turns into something deeper—a surprising reveal that could shift the future of the show. It’s heartfelt, awkward, and unmistakably human.Resources Mentioned:The multi orgasmic male book HERELeave a one-minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001.Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, also rate us on Spotify, and leave a comment - we read every single one (yes, even the spicy ones)!Please take a moment and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support truly means the world to us!Find out more about John HERE.Follow John on Instagram HERE.Find out more about Shaun HERE.Follow Shaun on Instagram HERE.
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Moving on, saying no, and cuddle puddles
Today, John and Shaun get real about what it means to let go - with grace, awkwardness, and a few unexpected laughs. As the podcast edges toward its final episodes, they reflect on the shifting dynamics of friendship, the tension between presence and performance, and the quiet courage it takes to speak the truth out loud. From lighthearted debates about minivans and shower preferences to deeper moments of emotional honesty, this conversation holds space for both the silly and the sincere - and leaves room for what comes next.Mentions:The Costa Rica reel that got John in hot water HERELeave a one-minute voicemail for John and Shaun at 657-549-1001.Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, also rate us on Spotify, and leave a comment - we read every single one (yes, even the spicy ones)!Please take a moment and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support truly means the world to us!Find out more about John HERE.Follow John on Instagram HERE.Find out more about Shaun HERE.Follow Shaun on Instagram HERE.
Love coach Shaun Galanos (@thelovedrive) and licensed therapist John Kim (@theangrytherapist) team up to tackle your pressing questions about love, sex, and relationships. They share raw and funny parts of their stories and bring a refreshing mix of humor, psychology, and healthy masculinity to shed light on today's pressing matters of the heart. We Can Do Better is two men trying to do better while helping others.
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