The Love U Podcast with Evan Marc Katz

In this episode, I explain why warmth matters more than competence when it comes to creating real connection, why some people are easy to be around, and how small signals can unintentionally create distance. I also walk you through the three things that make someone respond to you on a date. If you’re not getting the response you want from the men you like the most, this episode explains what you can do differently. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

We all make compromises in relationships. But what happens when you make a compromise you can’t live with? In this episode, I explain why saying yes when you mean no doesn’t keep the peace, it builds resentment. As you already know, letting small things slide has a way of creating much bigger problems down the road. If you’ve ever gone along with something just to avoid conflict, I’ll help you figure out how to hold your boundaries without blowing up your relationship. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

You may have seen the New York Times story about a woman who fell in love with an AI chatbot and defended it as if it were a real relationship. In this episode, I explain why AI companions feel so satisfying, why that satisfaction is misleading, and why they ultimately cannot replace real human connection. New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000010796401/she-has-an-ai-lover-her-son-has-questions.html 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

In this episode, I explain why so many women hold on in relationships that aren’t giving them what they need, how “maybe someday” keeps you stuck, and why getting a ring from the wrong man won’t bring you the happiness you’re looking for. If you’ve been waiting for your partner to become someone different, this episode will help you understand why it’s so hard to let go and how to move forward.  🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I sit down with Zach Brittle, host of Marriage Therapy Radio, to talk about why good relationships fall apart even when both people care deeply about each other. We get into why two-thirds of relationship conflicts never resolve, how negativity quietly poisons even strong marriages, and why working on yourself is the single best investment you can make in your relationship. If you’ve ever brushed past red flags while dating and wondered if they’d catch up with you later, this conversation is for you. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/ About Today’s Guest:  Zach has been teaching, mentoring, and counseling couples for nearly 20 years. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington, a Certified Gottman Therapist and a Relational Life Therapist. Zach is the host of Marriage Therapy Radio and the author of the bestselling relationship guide The Relationship Alphabet and The Marriage Therapy Journal. His writings have been featured in Vanity Fair, Men’s Health, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Zach has been happily married to his wife, Rebecca, for 25 of their 28 years together. They live in Seattle with their two adult daughters. Where You Can Find Zach: Website: https://zachbrittle.com/ Podcast: https://marriagetherapyradio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagetherapyradio/?hl=en

I spend most of my time answering questions about dating and relationships. But in this second Ask Me Anything episode of the Love U Podcast, I address: How I stay hopeful when things get hard, whether I can cook, my bucket list, what I love doing with my kids, how my business and beliefs have evolved over 23 years. I also open up about my wife’s health journey and share the meaning of life. Yeah, it’s a lot. If you enjoyed the first AMA, I hope you like this one, too. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

You want a partner who fits into your world. That makes sense. But if you’re dating a highly successful man with friends, family, and passions, he has a full life too. In this episode, I talk about why “power couples” sound great in theory but often fall apart in practice, and why one person usually ends up feeling like they come second. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

You want love, but you also have a full life, a career, friendships, and a packed schedule. And somehow, a relationship keeps getting pushed to the back burner.  In this episode, I talk about why so many successful women unintentionally leave no room for love in their lives, and what it actually takes to start making space for it again. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

You don’t want to get hurt. You don’t want to waste time. You scan his profile for red flags and ask him important questions up front – and, sure enough, no men are getting through your filter. Congratulations? In this episode, I explain the difference between fear-based behavior and healthy boundaries, and why over-screening men can backfire. If dating has felt frustrating, this episode will help you shift your approach and start seeing better results. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

In this episode, I break down why high-achieving men often approach relationships with an “acquisition mindset,” why they come on strong in the beginning, and why their effort can fade just as quickly. If you’ve ever been swept off your feet by a wealthy guy, only to discover your relationship wasn’t as strong as your courtship, this episode will help you understand and avoid getting hurt again. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I share a coaching story about a woman who broke up with a good boyfriend over an unspoken expectation. Fortunately, she was able to repair things but their disagreement revealed a lot about how her anxiety has dictated many of her past relationship interactions. I’m not at all defending bad behavior; I’m reminding you that the good men who take on the job of “boyfriend” want to please you but they can’t always do things the way you want. If you’ve ever been frustrated that a man should have known what to do without you actually saying so, this episode will help you communicate with men so they WANT to do better. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Are you rejecting yourself before men ever get the chance? In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I explain how limiting beliefs can sabotage you. “I’m a single mom.” “I’m divorced.” “I’m too old.” These thoughts are partially true but they’re not universally true. Dating isn’t about convincing everyone to want you; it’s about finding one man who loves you unconditionally.. Through real-world examples, I explain why limiting yourself is self-defeating and believing in yourself is the secret sauce to any future partnership. If you’ve ever assumed some guys are “out of your league,” this episode will challenge you to think bigger. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

I spend most of my time answering questions about dating and relationships. Today, in this special Ask Me Anything episode of the Love U Podcast, I answer personal questions about my biggest fears, my childhood, my unrealized dreams, and a bunch of questions about being Jewish. If you’ve ever wondered who I am outside of “man who gives dating advice,” this episode shares things that only my wife knows about me. Hope you enjoy. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

That’s a provocative statement and I don’t literally mean it. However, I have noticed that women and men tend to experience rejection differently. Men initiate more. They get ignored more. They understand that if they don’t reach out and make a move, nothing’s going to happen.  Women do, indeed, get painfully ghosted but because it happens less often than men’s daily rejection, it tends to hit women harder – and have a greater effect.  The episode digs into how sheer exposure shapes the way we see things, and why we all have to get good at rejection to succeed in love. Yes, even you. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

You slept with him. You got attached. Now you’re stuck trying to “make it work” – even when it’s clearly not working. In this Love U Podcast, I explain why smart successful women get trapped in long-term relationships with men who never earned their commitment. If you’ve ever felt like the relationship depends entirely on your effort, this episode is your reminder that love shouldn’t be this hard. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Men don’t like being directed or corrected. I’m no different. The one thing I do that is different than most men is that I apologize – even when I don’t think I’m wrong. In this Love U Podcast, I share one important skill that makes marriage work and teach you how to bring that same awareness into your own love life. When you lead with empathy and choose to stay connected over being right, you can have an amazing relationship.  🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

You loved him and tried everything but the relationship still fell apart. Now he’s back, promising he’s changed, saying this time will be different. Yeah, right. In this Love U Podcast, I explain why giving second (and third and fourth) chances to men rarely leads to lasting love. If you have a history of holding onto hope for too long, this episode will help you move forward. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Kate had four FaceTime dates scheduled in one weekend. All four men flaked. She was demoralized and turned to me to help reframe this latest disappointment. In this Love U Podcast, I share the healthiest way to react to the depersonalized nature of online dating and see things from a confident, powerful perspective.  If you’ve ever felt exhausted by the dating scene, this episode will help you reset your expectations and keep you motivated to persevere.  🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

The world feels like it’s falling apart: inflation, politics, AI, you name it. But here’s the truth: while you can’t fix the chaos out there, you can build peace and love in your own life. In this Love U Podcast, I share the inspiring stories of Debra and Jackie — two smart, successful women who stopped doom-scrolling and started focusing on what they could control. Their reward? One got a new boyfriend. The other has a new fiancé. If you’re tired of anxiety and ready for love, this episode will show you how. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

What does science say about why we love the way we do? In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Justin Garcia, Executive Director of the Kinsey Institute and author of The Intimate Animal, to explore the real forces shaping modern relationships. We talk about how hookup culture has evolved, why Gen Z craves connection more than casual sex, and how dating apps and AI are changing human instincts. If you’ve ever felt like something about dating today feels off, this conversation will help you understand why—and how to navigate it. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/ About Today’s Guest: Justin R. Garcia, PhD, is an award-winning evolutionary biologist and authority on the science of sex and relationships, specializing in modern romance, dating trends, and sexual behavior. He has served as Executive Director of the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University since 2019, where he leads pioneering research and global collaborations. He is widely published in academic journals, he serves an advisor for Match, and frequently contributes to major news outlets such as the New York Times, NPR, and the Wall Street Journal. He is author of The Intimate Animal: The Science of Sex, Fidelity, and Why We Live and Die for Love. Where You Can Find Justin: Website: https://kinseyinstitute.org/about/staff/executive-director-justin-garcia.html Instagram: DrJustinGarcia LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingarcia/

“There are no good men online.” I know it feels that way. It’s just not the full picture. In this Love U Podcast, I explain how false assumptions are causing you to eliminate great guys before you even get to know them. You’ll learn how dating apps train you to swipe too fast, why minor flaws don’t mean incompatibility, and what happens when you start giving the “6’s” a chance. If you’re tired of feeling frustrated, this episode will help you shift your mindset and start making better choices in love. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Living apart together sounds like a dream. A committed couple living in separate spaces. More freedom and fewer fights. What could be better? In this Love U Podcast, you’ll learn why this setup appeals to women who’ve been hurt before, how it can feel safer than marriage, and what you might be giving up without realizing it. If you’ve ever thought about having something like a marriage – without the marriage part – this episode casts a few doubts about whether this is ideal as it seems. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

In this episode, I explain why anxiety is your body’s way of telling you something’s off. Whether you’re walking on eggshells with a new guy or constantly overthinking your partner’s mixed signals, that tension isn’t “normal.” It’s a red flag. You’ll learn the difference between healthy excitement and relationship anxiety, how to know whether the problem is him or you, and what a calm, secure relationship actually feels like. If you’re tired of mistaking butterflies for love (they’re not!), this episode could change everything. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Have you ever felt blindsided by a guy who seemed perfect for the first few weeks? He was flirty, attentive, and made you feel special…until you realized all he really wanted was sex. In this Love U Podcast, I’ll show you how to tell the difference between a man who’s looking for a hookup, a girlfriend, or a future wife. You’ll learn why their early behavior is nearly indistinguishable and how to stop mistaking chemistry for compatibility. If you’re tired of confusing short-term courtship with long-term intention, this episode will give help you start investing in men who are actually investing in you. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/ In this episode: • Why the first 45 days of dating are a terrible lie detector • The difference between effort and commitment • The three types of men you meet in early dating • How women accidentally collapse the sorting process • The behavioral tells most women miss • How to let the right man reveal himself without guessing or interrogating You’ll learn how to distinguish: – The man who wants access to sex – The man who wants companionship – The man who wants partnership and marriage This isn’t about outsmarting men or playing games. It’s about stopping the reward of the wrong incentives — and letting time, consistency, and follow-through do the filtering for you. That’s what it means to be the CEO of your love life.

This episode is personal, because it has to be. But what I really learned in 2025 isn’t just about me. It’s about what happens to people when the world changes faster than our values, our nervous systems, and our expectations can keep up. These eight things are my experience in 2025 but they’re also reflections of the moment we’re all living in. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

What happens when you go from burned out on dating to happily married? In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I catch up with Shivani, a former Love U client with a PhD in computer science who once believed there were no good men left. We talk about how she overcame cultural pressures, rejection, and her own limiting beliefs to find a husband. If you’ve ever felt like giving up on love, this story will inspire you to keep going. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

This week, I coach Michelle, an independent woman in her early 50s who keeps committing too quickly before discovering the guy isn’t a long-term fit. Together, we break down why early chemistry can blind you, and how dating like a CEO changes everything. If you’ve been treating men like your boyfriend before he’s earned the right to that title, this episode will reset how you date forever. 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

In this Love U Podcast, I talk with Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google and author of Solve for Happy. We dig into why endless choice creates confusion and how most daters misunderstand their own patterns. Mo shares his personal journey through marriage, loss, midlife dating, and a recent separation, and explains how those experiences inspired Emma.love, his new AI project built to help people understand themselves before choosing a partner. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/ About Today’s Guest: Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer at Google, author, podcast host, and founder of the One Billion Happy movement. Driven by a passion for solving humanity’s biggest challenges, Mo has cofounded more than 20 companies and mentored countless startups. After the loss of his son Ali, he developed the happiness model at the heart of his bestselling book Solve for Happy (2017), sparking his global mission to make one billion people happy. He went on to launch Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat (2020), now a leading mental health podcast. His book Scary Smart (2021) predicted the rise of AI, and establishing him as one of the world’s most respected AI experts. He followed with That Little Voice in Your Head (2022), Unstressable (2024), and Alive (2025), all international bestsellers. In 2025, Mo also introduced Emma.love, an ambitious AI project to help people find and sustain genuine love. Where You Can Find Mo: Website: https://emma.love/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mo.Gawdat.Official/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mogawdat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoGawdatOfficial

In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I sit down with Sabrina Bendory, author of Detached: How to Let Go, Heal, and Become Irresistible, to explore what healthy detachment looks like. We talk about why your anxious attachment might be sabotaging your love life, and how to reclaim your power without closing your heart. Sabrina shares powerful insights on how to stop clinging to the wrong men, soothe your fears of abandonment, and become magnetic to emotionally available partners. If you’ve ever felt stuck in anxiety, chasing love instead of attracting it, or fearing you’ll end up alone, this conversation will teach you how to move forward. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/ About Today’s Guest: I’m thrilled to be joined by Sabrina Bendory, relationship coach, writer, and author of the upcoming book Detached: How to Let Go, Heal, and Become Irresistible. For years, she’s been teaching women how to stop clinging to unhealthy patterns and step into a calmer, more empowered love life. Her work blends psychological insight with real-world tools, empowering readers to heal from past wounds and create healthy, fulfilling relationships. Sabrina is the author of several best-selling books and guides on dating, detachment, and emotional resilience. Her work has been featured in top publications, including Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Newsweek, NY Post, and many more. Through her writing, courses, and private coaching, Sabrina has helped thousands of people stop chasing love and start attracting it by becoming their most grounded, magnetic selves. Today, we’re going to dive into detachment and attachment styles, the pull of an ex, and the big fears that hold women back—fear of ending up alone, of being abandoned, and of being betrayed. Most importantly, we’ll talk about how to let go without giving up on love.” Where You Can Find Sabrina: Website: https://sabrinabendory.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrinabendory Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SabrinaBendory

Have you ever pushed down your feelings to keep the peace? This Love U Podcast will show you the cost of staying silent. In it, I share why ignoring anxiety, discontent, and loneliness keeps you stuck with the wrong men and cut off from the love you deserve. You’ll learn how listening to your emotions instead of dismissing them is the first step toward finding a healthy relationship. If you’re ready to stop pretending everything’s fine and start trusting your feelings, today’s episode will be a powerful turning point in your life. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

If you’ve ever written someone off for having different beliefs, this episode will make you think twice. From politics and religion to conspiracy theories and spirituality, I unpack how character, kindness, and consistency are what determine relationship success. You’ll hear stories about my best friend, my wife, and the clients who discovered that good behavior – not identical beliefs – is the key to a happy marriage.

Are your high standards keeping you safe or keeping you single? In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I coach Diana, an independent woman with a long list of accomplishments and a long list of dating disappointments. Despite her clarity in most areas of life, Diana struggles to find the elusive combination of chemistry and compatibility. Together, we dig into the hidden costs of perfectionism, the pressure to perform on dates, and the self-sabotage that stems from not trusting your own feelings. If you’ve ever wondered why dating feels like work, this episode is your wake-up call. I’ll show you how to date with joy and finally become the chooser in your love life. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Do you feel you give too much in your relationships? Probably. In this episode, I break down why doing more doesn’t lead to deeper love. It leads to exhaustion. You’ll learn why overgiving is common for smart, successful women and how it keeps you stuck with men who take without giving back. If you’re tired of feeling unappreciated, this is your wake-up call. The problem isn’t that you give too much; the problem is that you’ve been giving to the wrong men. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Are you moving too fast in love? Probably. In this episode, I break down why rushing into sex and relationships can lead to heartache, even when it feels like the right thing to do. You’ll learn why pacing is the key to smarter dating, and what science says about the relationship between speed and long-term success (it’s not good!). If you want to avoid repeating past mistakes, this episode will help you slow down, date deliberately, and build the kind of love that lasts. Tune in now for a powerful reality check. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

What if lasting love isn’t about finding the perfect match, but mastering repair? In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I talk with Jayson Gaddis, founder of the Relationship School. We explore how early friction can reveal compatibility, what it means to take ownership in a fight, and why emotional maturity—not chemistry—determines whether a relationship succeeds. If you’ve ever wondered whether to work on a relationship or walk away, this conversation will change how you see conflict, connection, and commitment. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/ About Today’s Guest: Jayson Gaddis is an artist, author, podcaster, speaker, executive coach, CEO, founder, human behavior specialist and relationship expert. He is the creator of Interpersonal Intelligence® and Present Centered Relationship Coaching® and has trained over 200 coaches in 11 countries. His book Getting to Zero: How to work Through Conflict In Your High Stakes Relationships was voted Editors Choice, Best non-fiction, and Best Leadership and Business book in 2021 on Amazon. He’s been married to his amazing wife since 2007 and has two beautiful kids. When he doesn’t live and breathe this relationship stuff with his family, he pretty much gets his ass handed to him. Jayson believes that the world will be a better place if we just knew how to effectively work out our differences – and he teaches that hidden within all relationship pain are the seeds of you getting more empowered in your life. Where You Can Find Jayson: Website: https://relationshipschool.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysongaddis

If you’ve been hurt before, it makes sense to be cautious. But what happens when protecting yourself becomes the very thing that keeps love out? In this episode, I unpack what it really looks like to date with your guard up and how fear of getting hurt often turns into self-sabotage. I’ll show you how good men respond to emotional walls, and why the right guy doesn’t want to feel like he has to scale one just to get close. If you’re ready to stop treating dating like a test and start building real connections, this episode will illustrate how to let love in. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

“Where can I meet a good guy?” It’s the question I get more than any other. But what if that question is keeping you stuck? In this episode, I challenge the belief that your love life would improve if you just moved to a better city, downloaded the right app, or stumbled into the perfect meetup. The truth is, good men are everywhere. The real problem is how you choose them. If you’ve ever jumped into a relationship too fast or ignored early red flags because the chemistry felt rare, this episode will hit home. You’ll learn how to slow things down, trust your judgment, and finally feel like the CEO of your love life. Listen now and start choosing better men, no matter where you meet them. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Think you’re being smart and self-protective in dating? You might be. But you also might be scaring off the exact men you’re hoping to attract. In this episode, I share a new concept that may change how you show up with men. You’ll learn why emotionally available men might not be drawn to you, how your energy affects the guys who stick around, and how this same pattern plays out in men. If you’re tired of attracting the wrong guys and wondering why the right ones disappear, this episode will give you a whole new perspective. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

What if your success is the very thing keeping you stuck in love? In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I sit down with Keren Eldad—executive coach, TED speaker, and author of The Gilded Cage—to explore how high-achieving women accidentally sabotage their happiness. We dive into the costs of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and chasing external validation, and how these patterns show up in relationships. Keren shares her story of breaking free from an abusive marriage and finding clarity around what real love looks like. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still missing the relationship you deserve, this powerful episode will help you see things differently. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/ About Today’s Guest: A thought leader in the coaching world, Keren Eldad (“Coach Keren”) specializes in taking high achievers out of the futility of constant pursuit and into the greatest levels of success and fulfillment. Her coaching clients include Olympic athletes, politicians, Hollywood stars, supermodels, Special Forces operatives and serial entrepreneurs, as well as renowned global organizations such as Estée Lauder, J.P. Morgan, and Nike… She is also the founder of THE CLUB, a community of leaders, entrepreneurs and coaches who encourage and support each other to reach their fullest potential and make their greatest contribution. Recognized as a Top Ten Executive Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Real Leaders Magazine, & Goop, Keren maintains gold-standard coaching credentials on top of her advanced academic degrees from The London School of Economics and the University of Jerusalem. She is also a former C-suite executive, who has lived and worked in 17 countries and on four continents, and now coaches leaders all around the globe in four languages: English, Spanish, Hebrew and French. With half a million views on her TEDx talks, and speaking engagements all over the world, Keren’s message seems to transcend borders. She hopes it resonates with you. Coach Keren resides in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Ryan, and many beloved pets. Where You Can Find Keren: Website: https://kereneldad.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkeren LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-eldad/

In this episode, I reveal the single most important dating skill that every smart, successful woman needs to master: learning to walk away early. Using a current client as an example, I’ll show you how to spot dead ends before they derail your love life. Stop investing in men who aren’t investing in you.If you’re tired of falling for potential and want to date smarter, this episode is your wake-up call. Stop investing in men who aren’t investing in you. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Ever found yourself on a third or fourth date with a guy you’re not even into… just because he’s nice (or cute)? In this episode, I unpack why so many smart, empathetic women stay out of guilt, fear, or people-pleasing. You’ll learn the difference between being kind and being honest, why slow fading is cruel, and how breaking things off fast is an act of compassion. If you struggle to set boundaries or let go of guys, this episode is your wake-up call. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a call with Evan: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Ever get excited about a great first date, only to spiral into trying to predict the future? In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I reveal why trying to figure out if he’s “The One” too soon can sabotage your connection. Learn how to stay present, pace the relationship, and still spot red flags early enough to walk away from the wrong guys. I’ll show you how to hold two truths at once: don’t rush to label him your soulmate, but don’t ignore signs that he’s not right either. If you’ve ever struggled to balance hope with healthy skepticism, this episode will bring you clarity and peace of mind. Tune in now.

Are your dating standards helping you or quietly sabotaging your love life? In this Love U Podcast, I unpack the hidden rulebook many women carry about how men should behave and why it’s getting in the way of real connection. You’ll hear six common behaviors women often misinterpret as red flags, how to rethink the idea of “wrong” versus “different,” and why letting go of rigid expectations can open the door to lasting love. If you’ve ever written someone off for something small or struggled to balance chemistry with compatibility, this episode will help you shift your mindset and make smarter choices in dating. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a Call: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

What if aging made you more desirable, not less? In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I sit down with Chip Conley—author, entrepreneur, and founder of the Modern Elder Academy—to talk about love, identity, and reinvention in the second half of life. We explore the difference between aging and “saging,” how men experience loneliness and intimacy, and why dating in midlife offers a deeper kind of connection. Chip shares his own lessons on grief, self-worth, and emotional fluency—and how women can stop internalizing cultural myths about becoming invisible. If you’ve ever wondered whether your best years in love are behind you, this conversation will shift your mindset and open your heart. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a Call: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/ About Today’s Guest: Chip Conley is on a midlife mission. After disrupting the hospitality industry twice, first as the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, the second-largest operator of boutique hotels in the U.S., and then as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, leading a worldwide revolution in travel, Conley co-founded MEA (Modern Elder Academy) in January 2018 in Baja California, Mexico. Inspired by his experience of intergenerational mentoring as a ‘modern elder’ at Airbnb, where his guidance was instrumental to the company’s extraordinary transformation from fast-growing start-up to the world’s most valuable hospitality brand, MEA is the world’s first ‘midlife wisdom school’ and has a 2,600-acre regenerative horse ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico which opened in May 2024. Dedicated to reframing the concept of aging, MEA supports students to navigate midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. A New York Times bestselling author, Conley’s 7th book “Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age” is about rebranding midlife to help people understand the upside of this often-misunderstood life stage and he was asked to give a 2023 TED talk on the “midlife chrysalis.” Where You Can Find Chip: LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/chipconleysf/ Instagram: @chipconley Facebook: @chipconley Youtube: @TheMidlifeChrysalisPodcast Website: meawisdom.com chipconley.com

What if your biggest fear in dating isn’t rejection—it’s investing time, money, and hope into change…only to feel like nothing works? In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I share a powerful conversation with a client who overcame that exact fear and discovered why success in love is never about luck. We’ll explore how to break free from dating inertia, replace limiting beliefs, and build the confidence to attract the right man. You’ll learn why results come from deliberate action, not passive hope—and why fear of failure is the very thing keeping you stuck. Listen in and find out how to take control of your love life starting today. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a Call: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Ever wonder if it’s possible to start over—emotionally, romantically, even financially—at 60? In this episode, I talk with Victoria, a powerhouse of resilience who walked away from a 30-year marriage, faced down fear, and built a brand-new life from the ground up. We explore what it really takes to leave a relationship that looks fine on the outside but feels empty on the inside, how to trust yourself again after decades of self-doubt, and why reinvention isn’t just possible—it’s powerful. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re too old or too late for lasting love, Victoria’s story will show you what’s possible when you finally put yourself first. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a Call: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Can you be warm, confident, and flirty—without feeling fake? In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I coach Shahrzad, a smart, multilingual woman in Stockholm who’s great at meeting people but struggles to spark romantic connection in real life. We explore how to build social momentum, express interest naturally, and radiate the kind of energy that draws high-quality men in. If you’ve ever felt stuck between being friendly and being flirty, this one’s for you. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a Call: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Last week, I shared that my wife has breast cancer. Hundreds of you wrote back with your thoughts and prayers. I was so touched that I did what I said I wasn’t going to do: I recorded a podcast about our situation, the importance of unconditional love, and my clients who have found it and credit me for helping them. Warning: I blubber my way through this like you can’t even imagine. I’m not proud of it. But I’m truly moved by the love I feel in this moment and I thought this was the only way I could share with you. I hope this touches the part of you that deeply wants to be loved. Follow my wife’s cancer journey: https://www.caringbridge.org/site/c07d803f-6be6-11f0-b399-7d4abe7603c7 Help support my wife on her cancer journey: https://gofund.me/53212aa1 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a Call: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/

Have you ever had an amazing connection with a man—only to find yourself heartbroken and confused when it didn’t last? In this Love U Podcast, I break down the three sneaky but predictable reasons relationships fail, even when everything feels right: timing, circumstance, and location. If you’ve ever fallen for a guy who wasn’t ready, was juggling too much, or lived too far away, this episode is for you. I’ll help you spot these traps early so you don’t waste time on someone who can’t go the distance. Tune in now to protect your heart, trust your instincts, and date with confidence. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a Call: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/ What You’ll Hear: I break down the heartbreaking pattern so many women face—going from “he’s the one” to wondering what went wrong. You’ll hear the three biggest reasons promising relationships still fail: bad timing, messy life circumstances, and long-distance dynamics that feel romantic but rarely work. I explain why chemistry and connection aren’t enough—and how even great guys can derail your future if they’re not ready or available in real life. I unpack how to spot these red flags early, before you invest months (or years) trying to fix something that was never sustainable. You’ll hear stories of women who bet on potential, ignored timing, and ended up stuck in relationships that drained them—and how you can avoid the same fate. I give you clear, actionable dating wisdom so you stop choosing “maybes” and start making smarter decisions that lead to lasting love. And finally, I share why the right relationship isn’t supposed to be hard—and how to know when the timing, circumstances, and location are finally working in your favor.

Have you ever felt like your past has permanently shaped your love life? In this deeply personal episode, I share the emotional journey of my client Lorelei—a smart, successful woman whose early experiences with an abusive father and controlling husband convinced her she was unlovable. We explore how trauma can create limiting beliefs that sabotage your dating life and how genuine emotional safety—yes, even from a male coach—can start to heal that. If you’ve struggled to trust men or believe that love is still possible for you, this episode will give you hope, insight, and a path forward. Tune in to rediscover what’s possible in love, no matter your age or past. 🌟 Join the Extraordinary Love Series: https://extraordinaryloveseries.com/ 🔥 Take my quiz to find out if you’ve been wasting time on the wrong men: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiz 💖 Book a Call: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/coaching 📷 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realevanmarckatz/ What You’ll Hear: I share an emotional coaching session with my client, Lorelei, a smart, beautiful woman in her 60s who’s finally confronting the childhood wounds that shaped her entire love life. You’ll hear the devastating belief her inner child whispered—“If no man has loved me in 60 years, nobody ever will”—and how we’re slowly rewriting that story together. I talk about how so many women unknowingly base their entire view of men on just two relationships: their father and their ex-husband. I unpack how your early experiences with men can quietly dictate who you choose, how you feel about yourself, and what you believe you deserve. You’ll hear how Lorelei began to trust again—not just in the process, but in me as a man—despite having every reason not to. I reflect on the unexpected role I’ve come to play for some of my clients: the first man who makes them feel safe, heard, and understood. I explain why seeing love modeled in real life matters—and what happens when you’ve only ever seen dysfunction. I talk about the emotional breakthrough that helped Lorelei go from fear and paralysis to finally getting online and believing love might actually be possible for her. I share why I believe the second half of Lorelei’s life is going to be better than the first—and how that can be true for you, too. And finally, I invite you to open your heart to a new chapter, one where you stop living by old pain and start creating the love story you’ve always deserved.