The Love U Podcast with Evan Marc Katz

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...

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 o...

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 les...

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. Y...

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-do...

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 bein...

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 ...