Men make up half the population — yet nearly 80 percent of suicide deaths.

Young men are reporting record levels of loneliness. Many have fewer close friendships than any generation before them. They’re falling behind academically, struggling relationally, and quietly carrying pressure they don’t always have language for.

So what is really going on?

In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Gardner, a men’s coach and relationship coach, to unpack the deeper struggles men are facing in today’s cultural climate. We talk about emotional conditioning, shame, loneliness, masculinity, role confusion, dating dynamics, and why so many men feel lost or misunderstood.

This conversation is not about blaming men or criticizing masculinity. It’s about understanding the internal world many men have been taught to hide.

We explore:
• Why men struggle to ask for help
• How emotional suppression affects intimacy
• The loneliness epidemic among men
• Why so many men feel unprepared for healthy relationships
• What young boys are growing up without
• And what healing actually looks like for men who are ready to grow

If you’re a man who has felt alone in your struggle, this episode is for you. If you love a man and want to understand him better, this episode is also for you.

Get in Touch with Kelly:

https://www.kellygardner.com/

Free Resource from Kelly:

https://www.lipcouples.com/compass

1:1 Coaching with Beatrice
Dating and relationships can bring up confusion, self doubt, or emotional activation, even for people who are thoughtful, self aware, and growth oriented. When the same patterns keep repeating, it’s often a sign something deeper is asking for attention. I work one on one with people navigating this, helping them build the emotional security and clarity needed for healthy, aligned relationships. If you’re curious about working together, you can book a call through the link below we’ll see if it’s the right fit.
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In this episode, I sit down with Mikey Planeta, who you may recognize from season 17 of The Bachelor, for a deeper conversation about dating, faith, and emotional maturity in today’s world.

We explore what it really looks like to date with intention as a Christian, the tension many people feel between modern dating culture and deeply held values, and the self work that is essential before entering a healthy relationship. Mikey shares how his walk with God has shaped the way he approaches love and dating, what he has had to unlearn along the way, and how staying grounded in who you are brings more clarity and peace into connection.

This episode is for anyone who wants a more intentional, emotionally grounded approach to dating and relationships, rooted in self awareness, integrity, and alignment.

https://www.instagram.com/mikeyplaneta/

1:1 Coaching with Beatrice
Dating and relationships can bring up confusion, self doubt, or emotional activation, even for people who are thoughtful, self aware, and growth oriented. When the same patterns keep repeating, it’s often a sign something deeper is asking for attention. I work one on one with people navigating this, helping them build the emotional security and clarity needed for healthy, aligned relationships. If you’re curious about working together, you can book a call through the link below we’ll see if it’s the right fit.
Book a Call

Instagram:@letstalkrelationships_
Website: https://www.theltrpodcast.com/

Dating today can feel confusing, discouraging, and honestly exhausting. Between endless swiping, mixed signals, and a culture that rewards chemistry over compatibility, a lot of people are left wondering what is actually going wrong and whether real love is still possible.

In this episode, I sit down with Danny Goldstein, a former corporate lawyer turned matchmaker and founder of Crux Compatible, to talk about the state of modern dating from a completely different vantage point.

Danny shares what he sees every day working closely with singles, why dating apps may be doing more harm than good, and what actually matters when it comes to building long term, healthy relationships. We explore attachment styles, core values, what makes a strong match, and how people can start showing up differently if they feel stuck in old patterns.

This conversation is honest, practical, and hopeful. If you have ever felt burned out by dating, unsure of what you are doing wrong, or curious about what real compatibility actually looks like, this episode will give you clarity and perspective you did not know you needed.

1:1 Coaching with Beatrice
Dating and relationships can bring up confusion, self doubt, or emotional activation, even for people who are thoughtful, self aware, and growth oriented. When the same patterns keep repeating, it’s often a sign something deeper is asking for attention. I work one on one with people navigating this, helping them build the emotional security and clarity needed for healthy, aligned relationships. If you’re curious about working together, you can book a call through the link below we’ll see if it’s the right fit.
Book a Call

Instagram:@letstalkrelationships_
Website: https://www.theltrpodcast.com/