109: The #1 Dating Challenge Men Face in 2025 ft. Chris Bates

In episode 109, Ste is joined by Chris Bates to discuss all things dating in 2025. Chris breaks through the doom and gloom to offer valuable lessons on how to approach women, what makes the best first date, and how to navigate the challenges of online and in-person dating.  Ste and Chris also take a deep dive into how your health impacts your dating life, how to embrace uncertainty, and the key to building meaningful relationships in a digital world.  Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. 📞 Want to call into the show? Head to https://www.radicalhealthradio.com to learn more!  📲 Instagram: instagram.com/radicalhealthradio    📱 TikTok: tiktok.com/@radicalhealthradio    🥩 Heart & Soil: heartandsoil.co TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:00 Why men can benefit from a dating coach 2:15 The challenges of the modern dating landscape 6:15 How to get rid of your baggage  9:45 54 first dates in one year 15:05 The truth about online dating 18:25 How to approach women 25:50 Keys to a successful first date 31:50 Writing a book 37:00 Embracing uncertainty  46:20 How Ste met his wife  54:10 How porn & masturbation hurts your dating life  1:06:00 The biggest challenges for men 1:11:05 How to foster meaningful relationships 1:16:00 Closing thoughts