Why is marriage so difficult? Should you even bother? This week I sat down with acclaimed documentarian Roger Nygard. Using his latest film, The Truth About Marriage as our focal point, we explore partnership in all its forms, biology vs. culture, and the origins of monogamy. 

Roger Nygard is perhaps best known for his acclaimed documentary Trekkies, about the most obsessive fans in the Universe. Nygard’s previous documentary, The Nature of Existence, addressed the impossible subject of the world’s philosophies, religions, and belief systems. Nygard has also directed television series such as “The Office” and “The Bernie Mac Show.” His work as a film editor includes “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The League,” and Emmy-nominated episodes of “Who Is America?” and “VEEP” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Nygard has made several other award-winning films, including the car-salesman cult-film, Suckers, and a profile of UFO fanatics, Six Days in Roswell, and now the documentary The Truth About Marriage, accompanied by The Truth About Marriage companion book. Most recently he co-produced and edited The Comedy Store, a documentary about the comedians who came through this world-famous LA club, as well as editing scenes from Borat 2 (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm). Next up: Curb Your Enthusiasm season 11.

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Why is marriage so difficult? Should you even bother? This week I sat down with acclaimed documentarian Roger Nygard. Using his latest film, The Truth About Marriage as our focal point, we explore partnership in all its forms, biology vs. culture, and the origins of monogamy.&nbsp;
Roger Nygard is perhaps best known for his acclaimed documentary<a href="http://trekdoc.com/"> Trekkies</a>, about the most obsessive fans in the Universe. Nygard&rsquo;s previous documentary,<a href="http://thenatureofexistence.com/"> The Nature of Existence</a>, addressed the impossible subject of the world&rsquo;s philosophies, religions, and belief systems. Nygard has also directed<a href="http://rogernygard.com/television/"> television series</a> such as &ldquo;The Office&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Bernie Mac Show.&rdquo; His work as a film editor includes &ldquo;Grey&rsquo;s Anatomy,&rdquo; &ldquo;The League,&rdquo; and Emmy-nominated episodes of &ldquo;Who Is America?&rdquo; and &ldquo;VEEP&rdquo; and &ldquo;Curb Your Enthusiasm.&rdquo; Nygard has made several other award-winning films, including the car-salesman cult-film,<a href="http://rogernygard.com/suckers/"> Suckers</a>, and a profile of UFO fanatics,<a href="http://roswell6.com/"> Six Days in Roswell</a>, and now the documentary<a href="http://thetruthaboutmarriage.com/"> The Truth About Marriage</a>, accompanied by<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Marriage-Relationship-Secrets/dp/1944068937/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+truth+about+marriage+Nygard&amp;qid=1577989713&amp;sr=8-1"> The Truth About Marriage companion book</a>. Most recently he co-produced and edited&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sho.com/the-comedy-store">The Comedy Store,</a> a documentary about the comedians who came through this world-famous LA club, as well as editing scenes from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Borat-Subsequent-Moviefilm-Sacha-Baron/dp/B08K4723DQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=borat&amp;qid=1603398221&amp;s=instant-video&amp;sr=1-2">Borat 2 (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm)</a>. Next up:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hbo.com/curb-your-enthusiasm">Curb Your Enthusiasm</a>&nbsp;season 11.
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Why is marriage so difficult? Should you even bother? This week I sat down with acclaimed documentarian Roger Nygard. Using his latest film, The Truth About Marriage as our focal point, we explore partnership in all its forms, biology vs. culture, and the origins of monogamy.

Roger Nygard - The Truth About Marriage

Talking points: evolution, psychology, relationships, sexuality

The field of evolutionary psychology has been on my mind a lot lately, but it can be hard to separate the real science from the stuff with an agenda. To that end, I sat down with David C. Geary to dig into the basics, and how even a little knowledge about things like sexual dimorphism and intrasexual aggression can bring a better understanding to modern relationships.

Listen to this one if you want a solid intro to the existence and effects evolution might have on selecting a partner, friendships, overall culture, and more.

(00:00:00) - Intro, defining evolutionary psychology, and what it has to offer in the context of modern relationships
(00:04:59) - The main pillars of sexual selection
(00:09:01) - Describing human sexual dimorphism, brain differences, and possible evolutionary benefits 
(00:21:07) - Why boys tend to be more interested in how objects work in space
(00:28:22) - Why would men have evolved a larger lung capacity? 
(00:30:38) - We don’t compete for mates in the same ways anymore, but are attraction cues the same?
(00:35:06) - Defining intrasexual aggression
(00:44:28) - The evolutionary case for vulnerability
(00:49:28) - David’s take on modern dating
(00:56:29) - What an evolutionary vulnerability really means
(01:02:25) - How are dating and relationships going to shift in the future?

David C. Geary is a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist with interests in mathematical cognition and learning as well as the biological bases of sex differences. After receiving his Ph.D. in 1986 from the University of California at Riverside, he held faculty positions at the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Missouri, first at the Rolla campus and then in Columbia. Dr. Geary is currently a Curators' Distinguished Professor and a Thomas Jefferson Fellow in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program.

Dr. Geary has written four sole-authored books; Children's mathematical development (1994), Male, female: The evolution of human sex differences (1998, second edition, 2010, third edition 2021), The origin of mind: Evolution of brain, cognition, and general intelligence (2005), and Evolution of vulnerability: Implications for sex differences in health and development (2015), as well as one co-authored book, Sex differences: Summarizing more than a century of scientific research (Ellis et al., 2008).

Connect with David

-Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=bVcpj60AAAAJ

-Quillette: https://quillette.com/author/david-c-geary/

-Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/male-female

Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/

Check out some free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship

Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. 

Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify

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Talking points: evolution, psychology, relationships, sexuality
The field of evolutionary psychology has been on my mind a lot lately, but it can be hard to separate the real science from the stuff with an agenda. To that end, I sat down with David C. Geary to dig into the basics, and how even a little knowledge about things like sexual dimorphism and intrasexual aggression can bring a better understanding to modern relationships.
Listen to this one if you want a solid intro to the existence and effects evolution might have on selecting a partner, friendships, overall culture, and more.
(00:00:00) - Intro, defining evolutionary psychology, and what it has to offer in the context of modern relationships (00:04:59) - The main pillars of sexual selection (00:09:01) - Describing human sexual dimorphism, brain differences, and possible evolutionary benefits  (00:21:07) - Why boys tend to be more interested in how objects work in space (00:28:22) - Why would men have evolved a larger lung capacity?  (00:30:38) - We don’t compete for mates in the same ways anymore, but are attraction cues the same? (00:35:06) - Defining intrasexual aggression (00:44:28) - The evolutionary case for vulnerability (00:49:28) - David’s take on modern dating (00:56:29) - What an evolutionary vulnerability really means (01:02:25) - How are dating and relationships going to shift in the future?
David C. Geary is a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist with interests in mathematical cognition and learning as well as the biological bases of sex differences. After receiving his Ph.D. in 1986 from the University of California at Riverside, he held faculty positions at the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Missouri, first at the Rolla campus and then in Columbia. Dr. Geary is currently a Curators' Distinguished Professor and a Thomas Jefferson Fellow in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program.
Dr. Geary has written four sole-authored books; Children's mathematical development (1994), Male, female: The evolution of human sex differences (1998, second edition, 2010, third edition 2021), The origin of mind: Evolution of brain, cognition, and general intelligence (2005), and Evolution of vulnerability: Implications for sex differences in health and development (2015), as well as one co-authored book, Sex differences: Summarizing more than a century of scientific research (Ellis et al., 2008).
Connect with David
-Google Scholar: <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&amp;user=bVcpj60AAAAJ">https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&amp;user=bVcpj60AAAAJ</a>
-Quillette: <a href="https://quillette.com/author/david-c-geary/">https://quillette.com/author/david-c-geary/</a>
-Psychology Today: <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/male-female">https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/male-female</a>
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Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: <a href="https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/">https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/</a>
Check out some free resources: <a href="https://training.mantalks.com/Quit">How To Quit Porn</a> | <a href="https://training.mantalks.com/Anger">Anger Meditation</a> | <a href="https://training.mantalks.com/how-to-lead-in-your-relationship">How To Lead In Your Relationship</a><a href="https://mantalks.com/mslp/"></a>
Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out <a href="https://mantalks.com/the-alliance">The Alliance</a>. 
Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on <a href="https://mantalks.com/applepodcasts">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mantalks-podcast">Stitcher</a>, or <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/mantalks-podcast-1242514">Podchaser</a>. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the <a href="https://mantalks.com/">ManTalks Community</a>, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mantalks-podcast-inspiring/id1015078747?mt=2">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://mantalks.com/googlepodcasts">Google Podcasts</a>  | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7pERITPtcg832IOwgZCF6x?si=7cgdOfmNQ8u2rZ4ovTP92A">Spotify</a>
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David C. Geary - The Evolution Of Sex Differences In The Brain & Vulnerability

Talking points: mindset, relationships

The biggest video I launched in 2023 is called "De-Sexualizing My Brain Changed My Life". Naturally, I've gotten a lot of followup comments and questions about what my life has looked like since I started that process. TL;DR: it's a good thing. Here's why.

(00:00:00) - Intro and noting some of the comments that have been made
(00:01:26) - This isn’t about becoming a monk, it’s about having better control and influence
(00:04:58) - Remember, social media is there to grab your attention. It’ll use sex for that
(00:06:52) - I am WAY less stressed—and for one significant reason
(00:08:59) - I have much, much cleaner conversations with women AND it reinforces the relationship I’m in
(00:11:07) - It’s led to the woman that I’m with feeling safer

Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/

Check out some free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship

Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. 

Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify

For more episodes, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | and yes, even TikTok

Talking points: mindset, relationships
The biggest video I launched in 2023 is called "De-Sexualizing My Brain Changed My Life". Naturally, I've gotten a lot of followup comments and questions about what my life has looked like since I started that process. TL;DR: it's a good thing. Here's why.
(00:00:00) - Intro and noting some of the comments that have been made (00:01:26) - This isn’t about becoming a monk, it’s about having better control and influence (00:04:58) - Remember, social media is there to grab your attention. It’ll use sex for that (00:06:52) - I am WAY less stressed—and for one significant reason (00:08:59) - I have much, much cleaner conversations with women AND it reinforces the relationship I’m in (00:11:07) - It’s led to the woman that I’m with feeling safer
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Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: <a href="https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/">https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/</a>
Check out some free resources: <a href="https://training.mantalks.com/Quit">How To Quit Porn</a> | <a href="https://training.mantalks.com/Anger">Anger Meditation</a> | <a href="https://training.mantalks.com/how-to-lead-in-your-relationship">How To Lead In Your Relationship</a><a href="https://mantalks.com/mslp/"></a>
Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out <a href="https://mantalks.com/the-alliance">The Alliance</a>. 
Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on <a href="https://mantalks.com/applepodcasts">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mantalks-podcast">Stitcher</a>, or <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/mantalks-podcast-1242514">Podchaser</a>. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the <a href="https://mantalks.com/">ManTalks Community</a>, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mantalks-podcast-inspiring/id1015078747?mt=2">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://mantalks.com/googlepodcasts">Google Podcasts</a>  | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7pERITPtcg832IOwgZCF6x?si=7cgdOfmNQ8u2rZ4ovTP92A">Spotify</a>
For more episodes, visit us at <a href="https://mantalks.com/">ManTalks.com</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ManTalks.ca/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mantalks/?hl=en">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/mantalks">Twitter</a> | and yes, even <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mantalks">TikTok</a>

Life After De-Sexualizing My Brain (And What To Do)

Talking points: porn, masculinity, culture, redpill, relationships, dating, anxiety, mental health, loneliness

Every January, we get a spike of newcomers to the podcast, and this year I decided to give them a warm welcome by compiling some of the hardest-hitting and most popular episodes of the year.

If you're new to the show, dig in and see what convos mattered most to the community. If you're a longtime listener, now may be the chance to catch something you missed!

(00:00:00) - Stirling Cooper on how porn impacts a man in the bedroom
(00:04:46) - Advice for talking to your son about porn
(00:10:43) - Scott Galloway on how the conversation around men is shifting, and why
(00:13:21) - The knock-on effects of what men are struggling with
(00:10:26) - Again, NOT saying this is wrong, but what are we creating further down the line?
(00:11:40) - You can already see some consequences in the data
(00:19:13) - A new definition of masculinity
(00:26:42) - Scott on why guys like Andrew Tate are so popular
(00:31:21) - Jillian Turecki on helping a partner through hardship, grief, and regret
(00:39:17) - What goes into choosing a partner—and why we sometimes choose the wrong one
(00:49:19) - The Disneyfication of modern relationships 
(00:52:20) - John Delony on the correlation between body disconnection and anxiety
(00:56:16) - John’s definition of anxiety
(01:00:53) - Do men have different things generally making them anxious?
(01:05:09) - Loneliness CAUSES anxiety

Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/

Check out some free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship

Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. 

Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify

For more episodes, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | and yes, even TikTok

Talking points: porn, masculinity, culture, redpill, relationships, dating, anxiety, mental health, loneliness
Every January, we get a spike of newcomers to the podcast, and this year I decided to give them a warm welcome by compiling some of the hardest-hitting and most popular episodes of the year.
If you're new to the show, dig in and see what convos mattered most to the community. If you're a longtime listener, now may be the chance to catch something you missed!
(00:00:00) - Stirling Cooper on how porn impacts a man in the bedroom (00:04:46) - Advice for talking to your son about porn (00:10:43) - Scott Galloway on how the conversation around men is shifting, and why (00:13:21) - The knock-on effects of what men are struggling with (00:10:26) - Again, NOT saying this is wrong, but what are we creating further down the line? (00:11:40) - You can already see some consequences in the data (00:19:13) - A new definition of masculinity (00:26:42) - Scott on why guys like Andrew Tate are so popular (00:31:21) - Jillian Turecki on helping a partner through hardship, grief, and regret (00:39:17) - What goes into choosing a partner—and why we sometimes choose the wrong one (00:49:19) - The Disneyfication of modern relationships  (00:52:20) - John Delony on the correlation between body disconnection and anxiety (00:56:16) - John’s definition of anxiety (01:00:53) - Do men have different things generally making them anxious? (01:05:09) - Loneliness CAUSES anxiety
<hr>
Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: <a href="https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/">https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/</a>
Check out some free resources: <a href="https://training.mantalks.com/Quit">How To Quit Porn</a> | <a href="https://training.mantalks.com/Anger">Anger Meditation</a> | <a href="https://training.mantalks.com/how-to-lead-in-your-relationship">How To Lead In Your Relationship</a><a href="https://mantalks.com/mslp/"></a>
Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out <a href="https://mantalks.com/the-alliance">The Alliance</a>. 
Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on <a href="https://mantalks.com/applepodcasts">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mantalks-podcast">Stitcher</a>, or <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/mantalks-podcast-1242514">Podchaser</a>. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the <a href="https://mantalks.com/">ManTalks Community</a>, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mantalks-podcast-inspiring/id1015078747?mt=2">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://mantalks.com/googlepodcasts">Google Podcasts</a>  | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7pERITPtcg832IOwgZCF6x?si=7cgdOfmNQ8u2rZ4ovTP92A">Spotify</a>
For more episodes, visit us at <a href="https://mantalks.com/">ManTalks.com</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ManTalks.ca/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mantalks/?hl=en">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/mantalks">Twitter</a> | and yes, even <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mantalks">TikTok</a>

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