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Dad Starting Over
Welcome to the Dad Starting Over podcast! "Starting Over" means different things to different people. It could be that you're newly divorced and starting over fresh with a new life. It could be that you're still married and wanting to hit the reset button and finally do things right within your marriage. Whatever your story may be, you're in the right place. I'm Ralph, a.k.a DSO, the author of books including "The Dead Bedroom Fix", "Divorce Panic", "Real Talk" "Red Flags" and "REBUILD: The…
Episodes
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DSO & Dr. Psych Mom Go Live on TikTok
Here is a recording of the TikTok Live that I (DSO) and Dr. Psych Mom did on May 19. We chat about a variety of different topics that we hear about from our…
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Coach Scott G. Interviews DSO Fraternity Member Andrew And His Wife Sabrina
Coach Scott G. sits down with Andrew (DSO Fraternity member) and his wife Sabrina to talk about how they turned their marriage around. Click here to join the…
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Interview With Lauren - "The Dadvocate"
If you follow Dad Starting Over or other male-related relationship talk accounts on social media, you've undoubtedly seen Lauren "The Dadvocate". Lauren has…
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Coach Scott G. Interviews Coach Gustavo
What a great chat! Our own coach Scottie G and Coach Gus get together and talk about Gus' story and what brought him to the world of Dad Starting Over. This is…
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Mrs. DSO is Back! Let's talk about sex and marriage, women and accountability/entitlement, and whatever else comes to mind.
Mrs. DSO is back on the podcast and she and I sit to talk about all kinds of good stuff. Video of our conversation is available to our DSO Fraternity members…
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The Devouring Mother
What do I often hear from men? "Ever since we had kids, my wife has become SUPER anxious. She seems way too involved in the kids' lives. She is constantly…
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Public DSO Fraternity Meeting - February 2023
Once again, we conducted an open meeting for the public to come in and learn more about our private group we call the DSO Fraternity.
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Working Out! - A Chat With Coach Vance
I had another opportunity to chat with our very own Coach Vance - the PhD fitness and health expert and member of the DSO Fraternity coaching team. In this…
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Interview with Dr. Robert Glover - Author of "No More Mr. Nice Guy"
If you're familiar with the world of "relationship talk for men," then you know Dr. Robert Glover. Considered by many to be the Godfather of the self-help…
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No, I Am Not Anti-Marriage
My increased exposure online (Tiktok and Facebook Reels) has led to more people coming out of the woodwork to accuse me of being anti-marriage. Here are my…
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Dads Dating After Divorce: Interview with Dr. Shawn T. Smith
From the Dads Dating After Divorce podcast. In this episode, Ralph and Jude sit down to chat with popular author Dr. Shawn T. Smith. Great conversation!
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From TikTok: "Why do I keep finding such broken women?"
I've been blowing up on TikTok recently. Millions of new people are discovering DSO on the platform. It's dwarfing all of my other social media platforms…
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Interview with Rudy A from TikTok
Dad Starting Over The DSO Fraternity The Dead Bedroom Fix
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Mrs DSO and I Talk About Date Nights and Getaways
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Dear DSO: "What if your wife leaves you?"
A reader points out that I have married yet another Type-A woman... aren't I afraid she will leave me, too? What was I thinking getting married again??
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Dads Dating After Divorce: "Why Divorced Dads Are A Catch!"
Dad Starting Over The DSO Fraternity The Dead Bedroom Fix
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Dear DSO: “I feel like I will never be good enough for my husband.”
Dad Starting Over The DSO Fraternity The Dead Bedroom Fix
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Introducing Steve from Australia - The Newest Member of the DSO Team!
Dad Starting Over The DSO Fraternity The Dead Bedroom Fix
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Are You Using Your Time and Money Wisely... or Are You Just Keeping Busy?
Dad Starting Over The DSO Fraternity The Dead Bedroom Fix
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Dear DSO: “Why does my wife try to sabotage my efforts… but she enjoys the rewards?”
Dad Starting Over The DSO Fraternity The Dead Bedroom Fix
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"Why can't I get a date?!"
Dad Starting Over The DSO Fraternity The Dead Bedroom Fix
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Interview with William Branum of "Naked Warrior Recovery"
Dad Starting Over The DSO Fraternity The Dead Bedroom Fix
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DSO Reacts: Esther Perel and That God-Awful Couple Are Back!
If you haven't done so already, go back and listen to the previous "DSO Reacts" podcast episode titled: "You Want Me To Watch The Kids While You Go Out With…
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What Can Women Learn From Porn?
Okay, porn is not a great thing for men. BUT... it sure is popular. Always has been. Always will be. WHY? What is so damn appealing about it? Is there…
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Brofest 2022 - Austin, TX - Roundtable Chat
Let's talk about Brofest 2022 in Austin, TX! A few of us who attended the awesome event got together and talked about our thoughts and experiences from this…
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Dear DSO: “If she has checked out, why is she trying to hang on and control me?”
A reader says that it is obvious that he and his wife have grown apart. She now has a life completely separate from him. Zero sex for years. Why does she still…
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Don’t Hang Out With Losers
Your social group dictates how you frame and process the world around you. Be VERY careful about who you hang out with.
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Want An Over-The-Top Fun Sex Life? Here’s Your Prescription.
Alright guys, here it is. The plan you’ve been looking for. If you’re an adult male who wonders, “How can I give myself the best chance for living a highly…
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Mrs. DSO and I Talk About Sex After the Baby
So, how has the new baby affected our sex life? Mrs. DSO and I tackle the subject along with other subjects like women's negative self-talk, the…
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The REAL Reason Your Husband Won’t “Open Up” To You
We've all heard it from women talking about their men: "I wish he would just OPEN UP to me more!" So WHY is it that men seem to be so closed off about their…
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How to be a Better Wife - Stop the Negative Self-Talk
Women: You REALLY need to stop with all this "Oh, I'm so fat and old" talk. What does it accomplish?
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Accept REALITY and Not What SHOULD Be
Stop living by the fake book of rules that keep you stifled in life. Stop living in fear. It's time to live in reality and face it head-on.
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Dear DSO: "What About Menopause?"
A reader dating an older woman wants to know if others struggle with a partner going through menopause.
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Interview with Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten - "Dr. Psych Mom"
Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten is a clinical psychologist in private practice and the founder of drpsychmom.com. You can also listen to her podcast "The Dr. Psych…
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Dear DSO: "I'm a Ladies Man"
A reader shares that he is the quintessential ladies man... and he cheated on his wife. Can he get her back?
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The Paradigm Shift
That sudden shift in mindset. Everything looks different. Everything becomes clear. You have worth. That's a paradigm shift.
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Dear DSO: “Can I Become The Lover To My Wife After Always Being a Provider?”
A man wakes up and recognizes that the foundation of his marriage has been based on his role as provider and his wife has no interest in him as a lover. Is it…
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Dear DSO: "Should I Call It Quits?"
A reader realizes that he is in an abusive relationship and the severity is escalating. Should he leave?
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Dear DSO: "Is Fitness Really That Important?"
A reader points out that his friend is overweight and has a lot of luck with women. Doesn't this disprove the need for physical fitness to attract women?
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The Lure of the Crazy Woman
Ah, crazy women. They sure do make life... interesting. That is until they do all they can to blow up everything you know and love. Be careful.
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Dear DSO: "I Caught My Wife Having an Emotional Affair"
A reader shares an unfortunately common story. He caught his wife in an emotional affair, and she refuses to stop pursuing the new affair... even after being…
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You Can Be Whoever The Hell You Want to Be
Yes, it's simple... but it's going to take some work. You can do it. Trust me.
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Dear DSO: "What's Up With You and Open Marriages?"
A reader wants to know why I appear to be so negative about open marriages.
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Dear DSO: How Can I Date Casually But Still Be A Nice Guy?
A reader wants to play the part of Mr. Playboy, but he doesn't want to hurt any feelings and leave broken women in his wake.
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Mrs. DSO and I Talk About Money
There are a handful of major issues that can bring down a marriage. Sex is probably number one, but close behind it is MONEY. Mrs. DSO and I talk about our…
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How to be a Better Wife - Stop Nagging
Nagging... we all know it. We all hate it. Ladies, you have to cut it out.
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People Don't Want to See How the Sausage is Made
Some men really like to overshare. They want to involve their wife/partner in all of their hardships, struggles and wins along the way. I tend to err on the…
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DSO Reacts: From the Show "Loose Women" - Saira Khan Opens Up About Avoiding Sex With Her Husband
This is the first time I've heard of the show "Loose Women" on UK television... and oh boy, it doesn't disappoint! In this episode, we listen to one of the…
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Mansplaining and Overperception Bias... Yes Men Can Be Annoying Too
It's okay to admit our shortcomings and poke fun at ourselves. We're human. We can do better sometimes. For example... let's look at "mansplaining" and…
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DSO Reacts: "You Want Me To Watch The Kids While You Go Out With Another Guy?"
In this episode, I breakdown an episode from Esther Perel's "Where Should We Begin?" podcast. As the title implies, Esther talks to a couple that is struggling…
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DSO Reacts: Joe Rogan and Dr. Jordan Peterson Talk About "Enforced Monogamy" and Incels
This is my first stab at my version of a "reaction" video (this is audio from a video on Youtube). In this clip, Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson talk about the…
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Dear DSO: “I don’t have sexual desire… but that’s no reason to leave me.”
A good example of "entitlement". A female reader says that she has zero libido, has endured sex with her husband for years, finally admitted to him she can't…