#1 RELATIONSHIP COACH: A Roadmap To Your BEST Love Life | Matthew Hussey x Rich Roll

Rich Roll

May 27, 2024

Episode description

Rich sits down with Matthew Hussey, the celebrated relationship expert and bestselling author, to discuss the intricacies of modern dating and to raise standards for authentic connection, navigating vulnerabilities, embracing self-worth, exploring breaking toxic cycles, and attracting an equal partnership. To read more about Matthew and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll835

✌🏼🌱 - Rich

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✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/
✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/
✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll
✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans
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✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/
✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​
✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/
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✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:37 The Mission Of Helping People Feel Less Alone
00:04:06 Early Interest In Self-Development
00:06:14 Influences Of Childhood And Teenage Years
00:10:31 Transition To A Vocational Path In Self-Development
00:11:07 The Introduction
00:13:20 Evolution Of Matthew’s Work And Communication Style
00:14:48 Complexities Of Relationships
00:16:25 Unreliability Of Instincts In Relationships
00:19:35 Addiction To Chaos In Relationships
00:21:48 Triggers And Instincts
00:22:43 Highly Charismatic Person
00:25:15 Fundamental Precepts Of Healthy Relationships
00:25:46 Apologizing And Learning
00:27:47 Facing Problems Together
00:32:02 Vulnerability And Acceptance
00:32:44 Sponsor Break
00:33:49 Gender Stereotypes And Vulnerability
00:41:27 Self-Worth And Diversification
00:44:10 Marriage And Personal Growth
00:44:40 Diversifying Success Metrics
00:45:44 Detaching Professional Identity From Personal Growth
00:46:14 Self-Reflection And Denial
00:48:06 Locking Into Personal Truths
00:51:59 Early Relationship Dynamics
01:00:59 Spotting Red Flags And Self-Trust
01:03:12 Having Difficult Conversations
01:04:19 Sponsor Break
01:05:21 Navigating Conflict And Disagreements
01:07:02 Understanding Consequences And Setting Standards
01:08:09 Navigating Teething Periods And Establishing Culture
01:09:55 Identifying And Addressing Personal Behavior
01:11:47 Conflict Resolution And Knowing Oneself
01:15:48 Anticipating Each Other’s Needs
01:16:20 Misconceptions About Men And Women
01:18:49 Challenges In Modern Dating
01:24:07 Values And Authenticity In Relationships
01:28:16 The Endless Search For Perfection
01:29:00 Investing In A Relationship
01:29:29 Settling And Commitment
01:30:33 Building A Relationship Over Time
01:31:57 Creating Something Extraordinary
01:34:39 Mutual Respect For Individual Growth
01:36:49 Maintaining Mystery And Newness
01:38:12 Overcoming Challenges In A Relationship
01:42:44 Encouraging Individuality In A Relationship
01:44:56 Engineering Quality Time
01:48:38 Creating Intimacy In The Midst Of Chaos
01:49:38 Intensity And Wiring
01:51:12 Finding A Sustainable Fix
01:52:06 Internal Patterns And Unraveling
01:53:48 Fear Of Taking Foot Off The Gas
01:54:29 Impact Of Social Media Absence
01:56:28 Balancing Work And Sustainability
02:00:16 Communication And Authenticity
02:05:59 Normalizing The Search For Love
02:08:55 Curiosity As A Gateway To Change
02:11:00 Closing Remarks: Compassion And Sensitivity
02:12:19 Credits

FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE
https://www.blakecurtis.net/
https://www.dandrake333.com/

* * * * *

NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
http://bit.ly/otillonyt
http://bit.ly/vegansglam

I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

#richroll #richrollpodcast

Episode description

Rich sits down with Matthew Hussey, the celebrated relationship expert and bestselling author, to discuss the intricacies of modern dating and to raise standards for authentic connection, navigating vulnerabilities, embracing self-worth, exploring breaking toxic cycles, and attracting an equal partnership. To read more about Matthew and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll835

✌🏼🌱 - Rich

COZY EARTH
Use code RICHROLL for 35% OFF 👉 https://bit.ly/cozyearth2024

EIGHT SLEEP
Use code RICHROLL to get $350 OFF Pod 4 Ultra 👉https://bit.ly/Eightsleep2024

Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors

LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes
Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify
Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods

Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com
Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail

CONNECT WITH RICH
✩ Website - http://richroll.com​
✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/
✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/
✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll
✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans
✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich
✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/
✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​
✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/
✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/
✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:37 The Mission Of Helping People Feel Less Alone
00:04:06 Early Interest In Self-Development
00:06:14 Influences Of Childhood And Teenage Years
00:10:31 Transition To A Vocational Path In Self-Development
00:11:07 The Introduction
00:13:20 Evolution Of Matthew’s Work And Communication Style
00:14:48 Complexities Of Relationships
00:16:25 Unreliability Of Instincts In Relationships
00:19:35 Addiction To Chaos In Relationships
00:21:48 Triggers And Instincts
00:22:43 Highly Charismatic Person
00:25:15 Fundamental Precepts Of Healthy Relationships
00:25:46 Apologizing And Learning
00:27:47 Facing Problems Together
00:32:02 Vulnerability And Acceptance
00:32:44 Sponsor Break
00:33:49 Gender Stereotypes And Vulnerability
00:41:27 Self-Worth And Diversification
00:44:10 Marriage And Personal Growth
00:44:40 Diversifying Success Metrics
00:45:44 Detaching Professional Identity From Personal Growth
00:46:14 Self-Reflection And Denial
00:48:06 Locking Into Personal Truths
00:51:59 Early Relationship Dynamics
01:00:59 Spotting Red Flags And Self-Trust
01:03:12 Having Difficult Conversations
01:04:19 Sponsor Break
01:05:21 Navigating Conflict And Disagreements
01:07:02 Understanding Consequences And Setting Standards
01:08:09 Navigating Teething Periods And Establishing Culture
01:09:55 Identifying And Addressing Personal Behavior
01:11:47 Conflict Resolution And Knowing Oneself
01:15:48 Anticipating Each Other’s Needs
01:16:20 Misconceptions About Men And Women
01:18:49 Challenges In Modern Dating
01:24:07 Values And Authenticity In Relationships
01:28:16 The Endless Search For Perfection
01:29:00 Investing In A Relationship
01:29:29 Settling And Commitment
01:30:33 Building A Relationship Over Time
01:31:57 Creating Something Extraordinary
01:34:39 Mutual Respect For Individual Growth
01:36:49 Maintaining Mystery And Newness
01:38:12 Overcoming Challenges In A Relationship
01:42:44 Encouraging Individuality In A Relationship
01:44:56 Engineering Quality Time
01:48:38 Creating Intimacy In The Midst Of Chaos
01:49:38 Intensity And Wiring
01:51:12 Finding A Sustainable Fix
01:52:06 Internal Patterns And Unraveling
01:53:48 Fear Of Taking Foot Off The Gas
01:54:29 Impact Of Social Media Absence
01:56:28 Balancing Work And Sustainability
02:00:16 Communication And Authenticity
02:05:59 Normalizing The Search For Love
02:08:55 Curiosity As A Gateway To Change
02:11:00 Closing Remarks: Compassion And Sensitivity
02:12:19 Credits

FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE
https://www.blakecurtis.net/
https://www.dandrake333.com/

* * * * *

NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
http://bit.ly/otillonyt
http://bit.ly/vegansglam

I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

#richroll #richrollpodcast

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Diversify confidence sources to strengthen self-worth

To build robust self-worth, consciously diversify your "confidence matrix" so that your identity isn't dependent on a single area like your career, which can be a huge vulnerability.

Reassess survival instincts to improve relationship choices

Your survival instincts, developed in childhood, are often outdated for your current life and can lead you to make poor relationship choices.

Evaluate immediate impact, not character on first dates

On a first date, you are not measuring someone's character, which is revealed through consistency over time, but rather their immediate impact on you, which can be misleading.

List complaints you don't have to enhance gratitude for your partner

To appreciate your partner, write down a list of all the complaints you don't have because of who they are, which combats the tendency to focus only on current frustrations.

Address dating app imbalance to improve matchmaking

Citing statistics from Scott Galloway, the bottom 80% of male Tinder users are competing for the bottom 22% of female users, highlighting a significant imbalance in the modern dating market.

Treat red flags as amber lights to foster meaningful conversations

Instead of obsessing over spotting red flags, treat them as "amber lights" that invite a difficult conversation, which reveals more about a person's character than the flag itself.

Maintain a truths journal to combat autopilot behaviors

Combat autopilot behaviors by keeping a "truths" journal—a running list of specific activities that genuinely bring you joy—to serve as an instructional manual for a better life.

Recognize incompetence as a trait of narcissism

A key trait associated with narcissists is incompetence, which stems from their inability to admit fault, preventing them from learning from their mistakes.

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