The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer

Welcome back to a special joint episode of  The Evolved Caveman and Love Isn’t Enough, where Joree and John lovingly drag your relationship habits into the light—so you can stop sabotaging your love life one passive-aggressive comment at a time.

In this episode, we’re saddling up with the Four Horsemen of the (Relationship) Apocalypse, straight from the research of the OG love nerds, Drs. John and Julie Gottman. These f...

Ready for a no-holds-barred chat on anger management, male irritability and their impact on relationships? We've got Dr. John Schinnerer—yes, his last name is a mouthful—dropping some serious self-awareness bombs. Trina Glines interviews Dr. John to help you discover your authentic self and stop life's challenges from becoming roadblocks. Dr. John breaks down how anger actually works (hint: it's not just a secondary emotio...

Buckle up, intrepid listeners! Dr. John kicks off the latest episode of the Evolve Caveman Podcast with a bang, bringing on the illustrious Daniel Ellenberg, Ph.D. This dude isn't just any therapist; he's a leadership coach, founder of Strength with Heart men's groups, and past president of the APA's division on Men and Masculinities. Oh, and did I mention he co-developed training for NASA? Yeah, the guy's got creds. John ...

**Ego Death & Psychedelic Rebirth — with AJ Murillo**

Here is another mind-bending episode of *The Evolved Caveman Podcast*. This week, Dr. John sits down with AJ Murillo — author, psychonaut, and expert navigator of the inner cosmos — to talk all things *ego death*.

What the hell *is* ego death? And why should you care? Because it might just be the wake-up call your soul, your heart and your mind have been beggi...

*Mud, Meaning & Masculinity — with Poet & Positive Psych Star John Sean Doyle**  

What if embracing pain was the key to more joy, connection, and purpose?

In this thought-provoking convo, Dr. John sits down with **John Sean Doyle** — poet, lawyer, and “the poetic voice of positive psychology” — to talk about how to stay grounded in a chaotic world and live with more reverence, resilience, and kindness...

Heart Surgeries, Health Bombs & Why Men Are Too Dumb to See a Doctor – with Dr. Jacob Kendall

Hey degenerates, seekers, and emotionally constipated warriors—Dr. John here with another no-BS episode of *The Evolved Caveman Podcast*.

This time? We’re going deep with Dr. Jacob Kendall, a man who’s basically stared death in the face (twice), wiped someone else’s ass for a living (caregiving, people—keep up), and stil...

Join Dr. John as he dives deep into the top ways to master stress and anxiety. With a blend of personal stories, practical tools, and a touch of humor, Dr. John explains what stress and anxiety are, why we experience them, and how to manage them effectively. Discover scientifically proven strategies such as mindful breathing, physical exercise, gratitude practices, and mindful self-talk. Learn to reset your mental state an...

THE UNSEEN BATTLE: WHY MEN SUCK AT HEALING FROM TRAUMA

Let’s get real. Men don’t talk about trauma. We barely talk about emotions at all, so why the hell would we open up about the stuff that actually messed us up? Instead, we do what we’ve been trained to do—bury it, numb it, ignore it, and hope it just goes away. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t.  

In this episode of The Evolved Caveman Podcast, Dr. John Schinnerer sits d...

In this episode of the Evolved Caveman and Love Isn't Enough podcasts, Dr. John and Joree interview Shana James, a relationship coach with 20 years of experience who specializes in helping men with their love and sex lives. Shana discusses her work, including insights from her podcast, 'Man Alive,' and her book, 'Honest Sex.' Topics covered include the importance of vulnerability, relational healing, honest communication, ...

Warrior Compassion: Healing Men and Mending Society

In this episode of the Evolved Caveman podcast, Dr. John Schinnerer, men's therapist, hosts Sean Harvey, CEO of Warrior Compassion Institute and author of 'Warrior Compassion.' They discuss Sean's extensive work in men's healing and leadership within hypermasculine, paramilitary organizations. The conversation delves into topics like inner work, personal transformation...

In this episode of the Evolved Caveman podcast, Dr. John welcomes leadership and empowerment coach Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself Consulting. They discuss Ben's journey from an overworked healthcare executive to a passionate guide for others seeking greater meaning in work and life. Ben shares insights from his new book, Becoming Fearless, and highlights strategies for overcoming self-doubt. Dr. John rec...

How to take a look at your emotions without labeling them as right or wrong while also reflecting on personal experiences. Dr. John discusses this approach with respect to a frightening recent incident where he lost sight in his left eye while in Portugal (then got e.coli two days later and had to be taken off the plane by ambulance!). The key to being resilient and bouncing with life’s challenges hinges on one’s ability  ...

Welcome to The Evolved Caveman Podcast. In this episode we tackle what it truly takes to build and maintain a happy, thriving relationship. Whether you’re in the honeymoon phase or navigating the ups and downs of long-term commitment, this show is for anyone looking to deepen their connection with their partner and cultivate lasting joy.

We often hear that love is a feeling, but a great relationship goes beyond emotions...

Why is anger so rampant? What if you could stop anger in your relationships? What would that be worth to you? Think of the possibilities. Greater happiness. Less divorce. Fewer kids growing up in single family homes. More functional adults. Greater productivity. What if we could stop anger in its tracks? Join Dr. John in this eye-opening talk with Rod Jeter, the creator of WBAngry and find out! 

About Dr. John’s Guest:

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When I went through divorce after a 16 year marriage, I was devastated, depressed and angry. My ex-wife (unnecessarily) initiated litigation that lasted 3.5 years and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees.  It took me months, if not years, to fully recover, both emotionally and financially. So how can we do divorce better? How do we recover more quickly? How do we bounce forward with greater energy and purpos...

Millions of men are tired of the way in which MAGA Republicans have defined masculinity in the traditional, restrictive fashion - emphasizing the “hard” side of men and shaming the “soft” side. This includes prioritizing independence over interdependence, thinking over feeling, autonomy over connection, and emotional suppression over vulnerability.  The old view is “power over” others rather than “power with”. The old view...

It’s time to check back in with one of my favorite guys doing men’s work - Alex Terranova. Alex just published a book of the top 100 things he’s learned in doing over 500 podcasts and was kind enough to include me in it!  But the book barely gets a mention as there are so may other things to discuss. How does a “recovering asshole” come to be a reputed men’s coach and Coach of the Year? How do we evolve as men? What are Al...

Love isn’t enough for a thriving relationship. That’s merely the starting point. What do you do when life gets in the way? When things get stressful? How do you keep your relationship positive when you are pushed and pulled on all sides?

Join me, Dr. John, and my partner Joree Rose as we discuss the best tools we know of to maintain that positive, supportive, loving feeling in your relationship. 

These most powerful ...

"The biggest barrier to success is not that others are unwilling to give but that we are afraid to ask.” - Adam Grant, NY Times bestselling author

I love it when, the most powerful ideas are the simplest. Find out how you can begin to master the one tool that stands between you and your success: the ability to ask for what you need to succeed and be happy. 

The Man Box culture teaches the value of self-reliance. 85% ...