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The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

Shaun Galanos
Relationships
Dating
Love and Relationships
Dan Savage
Self-Improvement
Dating Apps
Montreal, Canada
Berkeley, United States
Burned Haystack Dating Method
Los Angeles
Therapy
Love Drive Podcast
The Love Drive
Bangkok, Thailand
Sexual Pleasure
Seoul, South Korea
Madonna Whore Complex
Masculine and Feminine Energy
Seattle
San Francisco

No-nonsense advice on sex, love, relationships, and dating for hopeful romantics, love cynics, and everyone navigating modern love, hosted by Love Coach Shaun Galanos. The Love Drive is for women tired of toxic love advice and men who want to do better. The antidote to the red pill manosphere, we're making emotional intelligence, honest communication, and healthy masculinity cool again.

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Writing and rhetoric professor, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay; creator of Burned Haystack Dating Method
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Shaun Galanos
Host of The Love Drive Podcast; Love Coach focusing on relationships, dating, and healthy masculinity

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 833 ratings
  • Straight Shooter

    I’ve been following Shaun for years on social media. What I appreciate about him is that he doesn’t hold back. He shoots straight but has a gift of being compassionate in the process.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ADP48!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Authentically poignant

    New listener…and loving every moment. True, authentic moments flow beautifully thru the ‘radio waves’! Thank you for the peek inside your heart and soul. Appreciate you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sdlmythos
    United States2 months ago
  • Real advice with no BS

    I have been following Shaun for a long time on Instagram and always found his advice to be the most real, honest, and practical out of all love coaches online. One of his podcasts from a couple years that spoke about it’s okay to mourn the love life you wish you had and get away from society’s expectations of getting married by a certain age. It really hit me. It’s okay to be a little lonely but still maintain your self-worth in relationships. Shaun also hosts occasional retreats which I’m hopin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dexterity Michigan
    United States2 months ago
  • 🖤

    Listening feels like a dialogue with a friend who is honest, open, adventurous and unjudgemental.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meds4all
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the podcast!

    So glad you’re back! I’ve enjoyed all the guests so far and your honest and authentic point of view on dating/life. Keep it coming 💖

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    g9downey
    United States2 months ago

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Lively, practical dating advice with a relatable male perspective.
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Audience engagement feels genuine; episodes mix personal stories with teachable moments.

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Why men pull away after sex?
Q: How can a strong, independent woman learn to receive and allow someone to take care of her?
Shaun recommends baby steps toward receiving, such as asking for help, sharing small disclosures, and slowly opening up to trusted people. He emphasizes safety, trust, and choosing partners who respond with empathy and reciprocity, not superficial support.
Why men pull away after sex?
Q: What is the approach to men losing respect after sex and how can a woman navigate this in dating?
Shaun explains that respect isn't lost by sex itself; the key is finding partners who can hold tenderness and desire, and who don't reduce a woman to a stereotype. He suggests slowing down, communicating boundaries, and seeking partners willing to invest emotionally, so sex becomes part of a deeper connection rather than a test of self-worth.
What straight people can learn from gay men with Eric Williams
Q: How do I know if my male partner is gay?
Eric explains that indicators can include openness about preference, consistent attraction cues, and whether there are persistent secrets or fluctuations in behavior; also, listening to ongoing patterns and communication helps determine orientation and honesty.
Should your friends unfollow your ex?
Q: How should a listener handle dating when a therapist or healer identity is involved in the relationship?
Acknowledge that you are not the other person's therapist in a dating context, and strive for authenticity by softening professional boundaries when in a personal relationship. It's okay to be human, even if it means occasionally deviating from a coach-like style, and to navigate expectations by openly communicating with your partner.
Should your friends unfollow your ex?
Q: What boundaries can we set with friends after a breakup when they don't unfollow an ex?
It's important to validate your own feelings, ask for your needs directly if appropriate, and recognize that friends may respond differently. You can communicate your request clearly, accept their boundaries, and focus on nurturing relationships that support your healing, while letting go of trying to control others' actions.

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