The Love U Podcast with Evan Marc Katz

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 compat...

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 b...

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 b...

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 ...

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 marr...

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...

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...

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 deliberate...

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 ...

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&#...

“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 igno...

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...

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 b...

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 ar...

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 ...

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 d...