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2 Be Better Ep. 14 - Masculinity
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2:39:50
Published: Mon Mar 20 2023
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No subject, sobriety and relationships, Frustration & communication advice and a random thank you- Masculinity Episode

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This podcast episode features a conversation about specialty chocolates and a discussion on the health impacts of a particular ingredient.
00:00 - 03:50 (03:50)
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Chocolate
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This podcast episode features a conversation about specialty chocolates and a discussion on the health impacts of a particular ingredient.

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The speaker wants to set up a second room for recording videos to have a change of scenery for YouTube viewers.
03:50 - 10:05 (06:15)
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YouTube
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The speaker wants to set up a second room for recording videos to have a change of scenery for YouTube viewers. They also discuss their difficulty in keeping up with social media and feeling drained from their work.

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The stigma around men being emotionally vulnerable is addressed, where they are often called derogatory names by both men and women after fulfilling the expectations society has set for them.
10:05 - 15:00 (04:55)
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Male vulnerability
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The stigma around men being emotionally vulnerable is addressed, where they are often called derogatory names by both men and women after fulfilling the expectations society has set for them.

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Men should be more masculine and stoic in order to understand that it’s their duty to keep people safe.
15:00 - 20:34 (05:34)
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Masculinity
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Men should be more masculine and stoic in order to understand that it’s their duty to keep people safe. Without men who are strong enough in their masculinity to stand up and be respectful towards women, inappropriate behavior can occur and the responsibility of protection falls to them.

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The speaker shares the harsh reality of conflict situations and the importance of seeking help from those who are stronger or more capable.
20:34 - 23:37 (03:02)
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Conflict Resolution
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The speaker shares the harsh reality of conflict situations and the importance of seeking help from those who are stronger or more capable. It's not about being a hero, but surviving the situation.

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By going above and beyond and trying to regain intimacy through acts of love and caring, couples can avoid the cycle of disconnection and conflict in their relationship.
23:37 - 31:49 (08:12)
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Relationships
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By going above and beyond and trying to regain intimacy through acts of love and caring, couples can avoid the cycle of disconnection and conflict in their relationship.

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Resolving arguments in a timely manner and effectively communicating is crucial for a healthy relationship, whether it's between spouses or friends.
31:49 - 37:50 (06:00)
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Relationships
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Resolving arguments in a timely manner and effectively communicating is crucial for a healthy relationship, whether it's between spouses or friends. It can help de-escalate tensions and prevent small issues from becoming larger conflicts.

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The hosts discuss their experiences with conflict in relationships and how they have learned to navigate it better over time, including taking a step back, curiosity, and practicing deep listening.
37:50 - 42:22 (04:31)
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Relationships
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The hosts discuss their experiences with conflict in relationships and how they have learned to navigate it better over time, including taking a step back, curiosity, and practicing deep listening.

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Bodybuilding can be very expensive and difficult to afford, which often leads athletes to create other types of content to supplement their income, but the high costs can also have an impact on those close to them.
42:22 - 48:58 (06:35)
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Bodybuilding
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Bodybuilding can be very expensive and difficult to afford, which often leads athletes to create other types of content to supplement their income, but the high costs can also have an impact on those close to them.

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The discussion centers around the privacy concerns of public figures' personal lives, especially in cases where they choose to keep aspects of their relationships out of the spotlight.
48:58 - 52:55 (03:57)
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Privacy
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The discussion centers around the privacy concerns of public figures' personal lives, especially in cases where they choose to keep aspects of their relationships out of the spotlight.

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The speaker shares how deleting Snapchat was worth it to improve their relationships and how they missed out on some things but ultimately made the right decision.
52:55 - 56:02 (03:06)
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Social Media
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The speaker shares how deleting Snapchat was worth it to improve their relationships and how they missed out on some things but ultimately made the right decision.

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The speaker expresses her lack of interest in social media and the overwhelming exhaustion that comes along with building a social media platform.
56:04 - 1:01:56 (05:52)
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Social media
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The speaker expresses her lack of interest in social media and the overwhelming exhaustion that comes along with building a social media platform. She also mentions the lucrative potential of OnlyFans for pro bodybuilders.

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the overuse of buzzwords like "narcissism" and "gaslighting" in our everyday conversations, arguing that it often leads to poor communication and misunderstandings between people.
1:01:58 - 1:07:32 (05:33)
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Communication
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the overuse of buzzwords like "narcissism" and "gaslighting" in our everyday conversations, arguing that it often leads to poor communication and misunderstandings between people.

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I'm not going to lie.
1:07:32 - 1:09:33 (02:01)
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Non-fiction
The host provides advice for those who are dating with the intention to get married, emphasizing the importance of communicating with your partner about your relationship goals and needs.
1:09:33 - 1:13:42 (04:08)
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Relationship
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The host provides advice for those who are dating with the intention to get married, emphasizing the importance of communicating with your partner about your relationship goals and needs.

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of dating and maintaining sobriety.
1:13:42 - 1:17:26 (03:43)
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Sobriety
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of dating and maintaining sobriety. They emphasize the importance of clear communication with potential partners and establishing boundaries around triggers.

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The speaker discusses how people judge others based on their personal hygiene and shares their own perspective on the matter.
1:17:26 - 1:22:57 (05:31)
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Personal hygiene
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The speaker discusses how people judge others based on their personal hygiene and shares their own perspective on the matter.

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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss how poor hygiene and cannabis use can affect romantic relationships, and suggest some compromises that partners can make to accommodate each other's needs.
1:22:57 - 1:26:06 (03:09)
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Relationships
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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss how poor hygiene and cannabis use can affect romantic relationships, and suggest some compromises that partners can make to accommodate each other's needs.

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The host shares her experience of being a non-escalatory person in her marriage, while her husband had a toxic upbringing with conflict.
1:26:08 - 1:31:46 (05:37)
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Relationships
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The host shares her experience of being a non-escalatory person in her marriage, while her husband had a toxic upbringing with conflict. She talks about the importance of working on perspectives and unlearning toxic behavior before getting married.

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In a relationship, it's important to address aggressive behavior and work towards unlearning it.
1:31:46 - 1:35:55 (04:09)
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Relationship
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In a relationship, it's important to address aggressive behavior and work towards unlearning it. Communication, emotional maturity and self-discipline are the key aspects to achieving a healthy dynamic with a partner who has a tendency to fly off the handle.

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It takes a lot of time and effort to overcome childhood trauma, and sometimes it takes a lifetime.
1:35:55 - 1:40:05 (04:10)
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Childhood Trauma
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It takes a lot of time and effort to overcome childhood trauma, and sometimes it takes a lifetime. Building new healthy habits instead of solely trying to break old ones can help in creating a better relationship.

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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the issue of interruptions in conversations and how it can affect communication in relationships.
1:40:05 - 1:43:38 (03:32)
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Communication
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the issue of interruptions in conversations and how it can affect communication in relationships. They share their experiences on how to deal with interruptions and improve communication.

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In this podcast, the importance of maintaining effective communication in a relationship is emphasized upon.
1:43:38 - 1:46:15 (02:36)
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Relationships
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In this podcast, the importance of maintaining effective communication in a relationship is emphasized upon. The discussion revolves around how arguments may begin with a normal conversation but can escalate quickly and lead to the throwing of past memories in each other's faces.

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The speaker discusses how she has improved her communication with her husband by listening to his needs and actively trying to improve their interactions.
1:46:15 - 1:50:17 (04:01)
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Communication, Marriage
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The speaker discusses how she has improved her communication with her husband by listening to his needs and actively trying to improve their interactions.

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The speaker talks about the lack of gentleman behavior in today's society and hopes that men would still hold doors open and do chivalrous acts despite others' negative opinions.
1:50:17 - 1:58:40 (08:23)
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Gentlemen Behavior
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The speaker talks about the lack of gentleman behavior in today's society and hopes that men would still hold doors open and do chivalrous acts despite others' negative opinions.

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This podcast discusses the financial aspect of wedding plans and how a man can still make his intent to marry clear by opting for a courthouse wedding as opposed to an expensive ceremony.
1:58:40 - 2:03:37 (04:56)
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Wedding Planning
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This podcast discusses the financial aspect of wedding plans and how a man can still make his intent to marry clear by opting for a courthouse wedding as opposed to an expensive ceremony.

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The speaker talks about the timeline that men have in mind when it comes to deciding to get married and the role of family and the state in this decision-making process.
2:03:37 - 2:08:49 (05:12)
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Marriage
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The speaker talks about the timeline that men have in mind when it comes to deciding to get married and the role of family and the state in this decision-making process.

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A couple discusses their morning routines and how they stay connected even when one wakes up earlier than the other.
2:08:49 - 2:11:26 (02:36)
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Relationships
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A couple discusses their morning routines and how they stay connected even when one wakes up earlier than the other.

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The speaker emphasizes the importance of physical touch and communication in relationships, specifically in the morning when one partner may not have their "brain working yet."
2:11:26 - 2:14:15 (02:48)
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Relationships
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of physical touch and communication in relationships, specifically in the morning when one partner may not have their "brain working yet."

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Making conscious decisions in a relationship, such as choosing to show affection or prioritize quality time, can make a significant impact on building a strong connection.
2:14:15 - 2:17:13 (02:58)
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Relationship
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Making conscious decisions in a relationship, such as choosing to show affection or prioritize quality time, can make a significant impact on building a strong connection.

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It is important to acknowledge the effort your partner is making to improve the relationship, even if it is small, instead of focusing only on their mistakes.
2:17:13 - 2:21:38 (04:24)
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Relationship
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It is important to acknowledge the effort your partner is making to improve the relationship, even if it is small, instead of focusing only on their mistakes. Constantly reminding them of their past mistakes may devalue the efforts they are making to improve.

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Learn how to effectively communicate during arguments by acknowledging your emotions, taking a break when necessary and noticing when the conversation is escalating towards a negative direction.
2:21:38 - 2:29:28 (07:49)
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communication
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Learn how to effectively communicate during arguments by acknowledging your emotions, taking a break when necessary and noticing when the conversation is escalating towards a negative direction.

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The hosts discuss the difference between taking accountability and taking responsibility in relationships and why it's important to do both.
2:29:28 - 2:33:03 (03:35)
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Relationships
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The hosts discuss the difference between taking accountability and taking responsibility in relationships and why it's important to do both. When one partner is upset, it's important for the other partner to acknowledge and take accountability for their actions that may have contributed to the situation.

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A woman challenges herself to take her husband's boots off every day during Lent as a small act of love.
2:33:03 - 2:36:25 (03:22)
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Love
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A woman challenges herself to take her husband's boots off every day during Lent as a small act of love. She also discovers how her controlling nature has affected her husband, and is motivated to change.

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The hosts discuss an update on their marriage and how implementing check-ins have changed their lives for the better.
2:36:27 - 2:39:49 (03:22)
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Relationships
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The hosts discuss an update on their marriage and how implementing check-ins have changed their lives for the better.

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