Dad Starting Over
Episodes
My Mom Drives Me Nuts
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interview With Lauren - "The Dadvocate"
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you follow Dad Starting Over or other male-related relationship talk accounts on social media, you've undoubtedly seen Lauren "The Dadvocate". Laur...
Coach Scott G. Interviews Coach Gustavo
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a great chat! Our own coach Scottie G and Coach Gus get together and talk about Gus' story and what brought him to the world of Dad Starting Over...
Mrs. DSO is Back! Let's talk about sex and marriage, women and accountability/entitlement, and whatever else comes to mind.
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mrs. DSO is back on the podcast and she and I sit to talk about all kinds of good stuff. Video of our conversation is available to our DSO Fraternity ...
The Devouring Mother
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do I often hear from men? "Ever since we had kids, my wife has become SUPER anxious. She seems way too involved in the kids' lives. She is consta...
Public DSO Fraternity Meeting - February 2023
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, we conducted an open meeting for the public to come in and learn more about our private group we call the DSO Fraternity.Â
Working Out! - A Chat With Coach Vance
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had another opportunity to chat with our very own Coach Vance - the PhD fitness and health expert and member of the DSO Fraternity coaching team. In...
Interview with Dr. Robert Glover - Author of "No More Mr. Nice Guy"
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're familiar with the world of "relationship talk for men," then you know Dr. Robert Glover. Considered by many to be the Godfather of the self-...
No, I Am Not Anti-Marriage
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My increased exposure online (Tiktok and Facebook Reels) has led to more people coming out of the woodwork to accuse me of being anti-marriage. Here a...
Dads Dating After Divorce: Interview with Dr. Shawn T. Smith
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the Dads Dating After Divorce podcast. In this episode, Ralph and Jude sit down to chat with popular author Dr. Shawn T. Smith. Great conversatio...
From TikTok: When the MAN doesn't want s-e-x
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From TikTok: "Why do I keep finding such broken women?"
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've been blowing up on TikTok recently. Millions of new people are discovering DSO on the platform. It's dwarfing all of my other social media platfo...
Interview with Rudy A from TikTok
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dad Starting OverThe DSO FraternityThe Dead Bedroom Fix
Interview with Noor - Our Newest DSO Coach
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with "Ray" - Reader and DSO Fraternity Member
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The DSO Fraternity
"The Healthy Version of THE TALK"
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The DSO Fraternity
New Book! "REAL TALK: No Bullsh*t Life Advice for Young Men"
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mrs DSO and I Talk About Date Nights and Getaways
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Dear DSO: "What if your wife leaves you?"
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A reader points out that I have married yet another Type-A woman... aren't I afraid she will leave me, too? What was I thinking getting married again?...
Dads Dating After Divorce: "Why Divorced Dads Are A Catch!"
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dad Starting OverThe DSO FraternityThe Dead Bedroom Fix
Dear DSO: âI feel like I will never be good enough for my husband.â
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dad Starting OverThe DSO FraternityThe Dead Bedroom Fix
Introducing Steve from Australia - The Newest Member of the DSO Team!
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dad Starting OverThe DSO FraternityThe Dead Bedroom Fix
Are You Using Your Time and Money Wisely... or Are You Just Keeping Busy?
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dad Starting OverThe DSO FraternityThe Dead Bedroom Fix
Dear DSO: âWhy does my wife try to sabotage my efforts⊠but she enjoys the rewards?â
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dad Starting OverThe DSO FraternityThe Dead Bedroom Fix
"Why can't I get a date?!"
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dad Starting OverThe DSO FraternityThe Dead Bedroom Fix
Interview with William Branum of "Naked Warrior Recovery"
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dad Starting OverThe DSO FraternityThe Dead Bedroom Fix
The Rebound Chick
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dad Starting OverThe DSO FraternityThe Dead Bedroom Fix
The One That Got Away
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dad Starting OverThe DSO FraternityThe Dead Bedroom Fix
DSO Reacts: Esther Perel and That God-Awful Couple Are Back!
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't done so already, go back and listen to the previous "DSO Reacts" podcast episode titled: "You Want Me To Watch The Kids While You Go Ou...
What Can Women Learn From Porn?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, porn is not a great thing for men. BUT... it sure is popular. Always has been. Always will be. WHY? What is so damn appealing about it? Is there...
Brofest 2022 - Austin, TX - Roundtable Chat
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about Brofest 2022 in Austin, TX! A few of us who attended the awesome event got together and talked about our thoughts and experiences fro...
Dear DSO: âIf she has checked out, why is she trying to hang on and control me?â
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A reader says that it is obvious that he and his wife have grown apart. She now has a life completely separate from him. Zero sex for years. Why does ...
Donât Hang Out With Losers
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your social group dictates how you frame and process the world around you. Be VERY careful about who you hang out with.
Want An Over-The-Top Fun Sex Life? Hereâs Your Prescription.
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alright guys, here it is. The plan youâve been looking for. If youâre an adult male who wonders, âHow can I give myself the best chance for livi...
Mrs. DSO and I Talk About Sex After the Baby
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So, how has the new baby affected our sex life? Mrs. DSO and I tackle the subject along with other subjects like women's negative self-talk, the all-e...
The REAL Reason Your Husband Wonât âOpen Upâ To You
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard it from women talking about their men: "I wish he would just OPEN UP to me more!" So WHY is it that men seem to be so closed off about...
How to be a Better Wife - Stop the Negative Self-Talk
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women: You REALLY need to stop with all this "Oh, I'm so fat and old" talk. What does it accomplish?
Accept REALITY and Not What SHOULD Be
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stop living by the fake book of rules that keep you stifled in life. Stop living in fear. It's time to live in reality and face it head-on.
Dear DSO: "What About Menopause?"
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A reader dating an older woman wants to know if others struggle with a partner going through menopause.
Interview with Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten - "Dr. Psych Mom"
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten is a clinical psychologist in private practice and the founder of drpsychmom.com. You can also listen to her podcast "The ...
Dear DSO: "I'm a Ladies Man"
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A reader shares that he is the quintessential ladies man... and he cheated on his wife. Can he get her back?
The Paradigm Shift
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
That sudden shift in mindset. Everything looks different. Everything becomes clear. You have worth. That's a paradigm shift.
Dear DSO: âCan I Become The Lover To My Wife After Always Being a Provider?â
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A man wakes up and recognizes that the foundation of his marriage has been based on his role as provider and his wife has no interest in him as a love...
Dear DSO: "Should I Call It Quits?"
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A reader realizes that he is in an abusive relationship and the severity is escalating. Should he leave?
Dear DSO: "Is Fitness Really That Important?"
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A reader points out that his friend is overweight and has a lot of luck with women. Doesn't this disprove the need for physical fitness to attract wom...
The Lure of the Crazy Woman
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, crazy women. They sure do make life... interesting. That is until they do all they can to blow up everything you know and love. Be careful.
Dear DSO: "I Caught My Wife Having an Emotional Affair"
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A reader shares an unfortunately common story. He caught his wife in an emotional affair, and she refuses to stop pursuing the new affair... even afte...
You Can Be Whoever The Hell You Want to Be
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, it's simple... but it's going to take some work. You can do it. Trust me.
Dear DSO: "What's Up With You and Open Marriages?"
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A reader wants to know why I appear to be so negative about open marriages.
Dear DSO: How Can I Date Casually But Still Be A Nice Guy?
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A reader wants to play the part of Mr. Playboy, but he doesn't want to hurt any feelings and leave broken women in his wake.
Mrs. DSO and I Talk About Money
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are a handful of major issues that can bring down a marriage. Sex is probably number one, but close behind it is MONEY. Mrs. DSO and I talk abou...
How to be a Better Wife - Stop Nagging
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nagging... we all know it. We all hate it. Ladies, you have to cut it out.
People Don't Want to See How the Sausage is Made
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some men really like to overshare. They want to involve their wife/partner in all of their hardships, struggles and wins along the way. I tend to err ...
DSO Reacts: From the Show "Loose Women" - Saira Khan Opens Up About Avoiding Sex With Her Husband
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first time I've heard of the show "Loose Women" on UK television... and oh boy, it doesn't disappoint! In this episode, we listen to one o...
Mansplaining and Overperception Bias... Yes Men Can Be Annoying Too
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's okay to admit our shortcomings and poke fun at ourselves. We're human. We can do better sometimes. For example... let's look at "mansplaining" an...
DSO Reacts: "You Want Me To Watch The Kids While You Go Out With Another Guy?"
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I breakdown an episode from Esther Perel's "Where Should We Begin?" podcast. As the title implies, Esther talks to a couple that is s...
DSO Reacts: Joe Rogan and Dr. Jordan Peterson Talk About "Enforced Monogamy" and Incels
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is my first stab at my version of a "reaction" video (this is audio from a video on Youtube). In this clip, Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson talk ab...
Dear DSO: âI donât have sexual desire⊠but thatâs no reason to leave me.â
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A good example of "entitlement". A female reader says that she has zero libido, has endured sex with her husband for years, finally admitted to him sh...
Mrs DSO and I Talk About Female Entitlement
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women, specifically American women, sure do seem to have a sense of unearned entitlement. Where does that come from? What can you do about it?
Dear DSO: ""The Dead Bedroom Fix works... but only if I continuously put in work."
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A reader emails me about his dilemma: Sure, the stuff outlined in The Dead Bedroom Fix worked for him... but he always has to put in some kind of work...
MGTOW - "Men Going Their Own Way"
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's chat about an internet buzzword that you may have come across: MGTOW. Who or what is it? Why are men "going their own way"?
Testosterone - Coach Vance & DSO Chat About the Popular Topic
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As men age, our testosterone values naturally plummet... and many are taking to Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) to dial back the hands of time...
Count Your Blessings
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's take a quick trip through recent history to put things into perspective. We don't know how lucky we are. We owe it to those who came before us t...
Hypergamy
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about a popular internet buzzword: Hypergamy. What is it, exactly, and why is it such a hot-button topic for so many men?
Interview with GS Youngblood - Author of "The Masculine in Relationship"
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Interview with Jay - An Old Internet Friend from Pre-DSO Days
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Neuroticism
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about Neuroticism, one of the "big five" personality traits. From what I can tell, this is the most troublesome trait for men. If you are a...
From the Archives: Seven Signs That Your Wife is Cheating
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Introducing Coach Vance! Let's Chat About Supplements
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Interview with Faisal Khokhar
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Faisal Khokhar, of masculine.co, was kind enough to chat and tell us his story of going from self-professed computer geek, to a divorced father of two...
The Three Types of Married Men
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a people-watching nerd like me, you just love to get to know people and their stories... and then promptly start to categorize them like la...
So... I Got Fired From My Day Job
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yep... the boss beat me to the punch. I was "let go" from my biggest source of income. Well, now things are going to get real!
Interview with "Jude the Divorced Dadvocate"
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jude has been there and done that and has the scars to prove. He is a divorced father of three who has devoted his time and effort to helping out Divo...
Interview with Ben and Nikki from "Our Happy Divorce"
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Interview with "Hank" - A Reader and DSO Fraternity Member Who is Going Through a Divorce
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hank's story will be familiar to many of you. He was way too quick jumping into a new relationship and five years later realizes that no matter what h...
Interview With Michael - Reader and DSO Fraternity Member Who Transformed Himself in Five Months
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael is a reader of The Dead Bedroom Fix and DSO Fraternity member who is admittedly still a work in progress but he has made HUGE strides in just ...
Post-Nashville DSO Fraternity Roundtable Discussion
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Mrs. DSO and I Talk About What Women Think of My Book, "The Dead Bedroom Fix"
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Sex/Life - Mrs. DSO and I Talk About the Popular Netflix Series
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Jack London Interviews His Sister, Kristi Vaccaro, of F.I.T. LV. They Discuss the "Type A" Woman
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Kim Anami and I Talk About Sex and Relationships
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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My Interview on the DadTough Podcast - We Discuss The Dead Bedroom Fix and Other Fun Topics
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From "Vulnerability" to "Ew... what kind of man are you?"
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some men will tell you that you need to "suck it up" and never show emotion. Some men tell you to emote freely as much as you want. There's truth in b...
Interview with Scott and Gail - A Dead Bedroom Fix couple talks about Scott's transformation and the effect on their marriage.
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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The "Grey Rock" Method
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you are dealing with a toxic person, you DO NOT engage with their emotional behavior. This is a typical manipulative tactic to reel you over to t...
"What's up with women and mental health issues?" - with Mrs. DSO
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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"Why do guys hang on in toxic relationships?" - with Mrs. DSO
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This chat with Mrs. DSO goes all over the place for an hour. We talk about men and their sense of value, what "real love" means, when to call it quits...
Mrs. DSO and I Talk About The New Baby
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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The New Baby is Here!
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Newness and The "Coolidge Effect"
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Gaslighting
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about the all-too-familiar manipulation technique known as "gaslighting".... making the victim question their reality.
Mrs DSO and I Chat About Dating, Kids, Baggage and Obstacles
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Interview With Danny - Reader and Fraternity Member Who Just Discovered That His Long-term Partner Has Been Cheating
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Danny's story may sound familiar to some of you. He's your typical "lady's man". He has never really had a problem getting women. In his mid 40's now,...
Interview With Dr. Scott - Reader and DSO Fraternity Member Who Came Back from Depression and Suicidal Ideation... to Now the Best His Marriage Has Ever Been
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a great story! From rock-bottom to a marriage straight out of a Hollywood movie. We can all learn from Dr. Scott's story.
Chat with Thomas, DSO Fraternity Meeting Host and Coach, About His Marriage and Upcoming Divorce
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas, a longtime member of the DSO Fraternity and also DSO coach, open up about his second marriage coming to an end. Good chat about what got him t...
Ultimate Responsibility
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Interview - Suzanne Venker
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Relationship NEEDS
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The needs for a man and the needs for a woman... TOTALLY different.
Mommy's Coping Skills
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Drinking a bottle of wine every night is not cute... it's called alcoholism.
Baggage
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about baggage... all that negative stuff from your past that still has an impact on you today.