All Episodes

May 20, 2025 51 mins

If you struggle with dating anxiety and fear of rejection, you'll learn powerful mindset shifts, authentic approach strategies, and confidence-building techniques. Learn why "sober is the new sexy" and how being genuine creates deeper connections than any pickup line.

Whether you're a single man navigating modern dating or someone looking to build genuine connections, this episode has insight for you. Break free from rejection spirals and become the authentic, confident man women truly desire.

Connell shares personal stories from his own dating journey, including overcoming panic attacks before approaching women, and offers practical advice for men to show up as their genuine selves. You'll discover why authenticity is like a valuable original rather than a worthless copy, and how to showcase your unique personality in a way that attracts the right people.

 

MANSCAPED: Grab The Chairman™ Pro for 15% OFF with code NAKED15 at https://www.manscaped.com/

 

Connect with Connell Barrett

Get the book: Dating Sucks, You Don’t Have To

https://datingtransformation.com/

 

🔥 Ready to transform your sex life?

Get your FREE Orgasmic Breathwork Practice Guide:
https://www.thenakedconnection.com/guide

In just 10 minutes, you’ll feel more sensitivity, more presence, and more pleasure—solo or partnered.

 

Connect with Kirsten Trammell for daily insights:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/nakedconnection/?hl=en

Website: https://www.thenakedconnection.com/

 

❓Have a question you want answered on the show?

Submit it anonymously here:  https://thenakedconnection.com/question

🎓 Want to go deeper? Join my Legendary Lover Training Program: https://www.thenakedconnection.com/legendary-lover

  🔔 CHAPTERS 

01:54 Understanding Rejection in Dating
05:46 Personal Story: Overcoming Rejection
06:47 Reinterpreting Rejection
10:14 The Power of Authenticity
13:29 Balancing Vulnerability and Authenticity
20:22 Gamifying the Dating Experience
27:06 The Art of Improvisation in Social Interactions
27:52 Real-Life Coaching Stories
29:15 Overcoming the Fear of Rejection
31:27 Approaching Women with Confidence
35:17 Navigating Conversations About Sex
41:15 The Benefits of Sober Dating
47:09 Breaking Out of Social Spirals
Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.

The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience

The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.