Guest: Kristal DeSantis Title: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Role: Author of STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man About the Guest: Kristal DeSantis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Austin, Texas, celebrated for her expertise in relationships, trauma work, and sex therapy. Her book, STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man, provides practical insights and guidance for navigating contemporary relationships. Through her work, Kristal emphasizes the significance of understanding modern dating dynamics and promotes the empowerment of men in developing meaningful connections. Episode Highlights: In this episode, Kristal DeSantis dives deep into the complexities of dating in today’s world, the motivation behind her book, and why men need practical relationship guidance. She provides valuable dating advice and shares strategies for maintaining intimacy and safety in relationships, along with key advice for marriages. The conversation also touches on the importance of navigating the digital dating landscape and the balance between love and family values. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00-01:32 Kristal's Book Motivation: 01:33-07:19 Men Are Not Mind Readers: 07:20-08:58 Biggest Challenges in Modern Dating: 08:59-14:43 Navigating Dating in a Digital Age: 14:44-16:43 Is It Love Over Family Values?: 16:44-18:49 Maintaining Intimacy in a Relationship: 18:50-24:03 Creating Safety in a Relationship: 24:04-26:53 Kristal's Future Plans: 26:54-28:32 Kristal's Advice for Marriages: 28:33-31:52 BYOK Signature Question: 31:53-32:26 Contacting Kristal: 32:27-32:49 Outro: 32:50-34:14 Contact Information: Website: strong.love Instagram: @atxtherapist Visit ALL things BYOK: linktr.ee/be_yourownkind BetterHelp Offer: Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help: betterhelp.com/byok #sponsored Be Our Guest: Want to be featured on the BYOK podcast? Fill out our guest form: form.typeform.com/to/fDQsNEd3 Shop Custom Designs: Explore CBS3 Designs: etsy.com/shop/CBS3Designs Get a 20% Discount on Black Girl Vitamins: https://blackgirlvitamins.co/?snowball=BYOK24&utm_source=snowball&utm_medium=youtube-first-cohort-campaign&utm_campaign=BYOK24
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