Today, John shares how to love without control—whether in relationships or parenting. From seeing love like a sunset to letting kids grow into who they are, this episode is a heartfelt reminder to let things be beautiful, not perfect.
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Aug 18
From Nauseous Nights to Perfect Mornings | Life in Costa Rica
In this episode, licensed therapist John Kim takes you inside his personal journey of building a new life in Costa Rica - the highs, the lows, and the unexpected lessons about presence, clarity, and decision-making. From nausea-inducing dirt roads to perfect mornings surfing in C ... Show More
15m 12s
Aug 14
Sh*t You Wouldn’t Ask Your Therapist | The Truth About Breakups
In today’s episode, John Kim answers raw, unfiltered listener questions on the theme of breakups and divorce — the things you’d never dare ask your therapist. Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE ... Show More
18m 18s
Aug 13
Loving Without Losing Me: Healing the Mother Wound
In this episode, licensed therapist John Kim gets personal about the mother wound - how it quietly shapes our self-worth, love life, and sense of safety. From a surprising MDMA journey insight to stories about his Korean-American upbringing, John unpacks what it’s like to grow up ... Show More
23m 6s
Jan 2025
Shared Phone Plans, Sober Dating, and Talking About Men
Today, Shaun and John talk about motorcycles, things they need to work on with their parents, feedback from their first live show, and shared phone plans. They also answer and give advice on a listener’s question: do mixed sobriety relationships work?
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1h 8m
Dec 2024
Being Childfree, Spirituality, and Disappointing Others
Today, Shaun and John talk about choosing a child-free life, fitness, spiritually, and being of service by sharing your gifts. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: where’s the line between being the best version of yourself and being lazy or selfish for p ... Show More
59m 22s
Jul 2024
Age Gaps, Big D*ck Energy, and Short Shorts
Today, Shaun and John discuss the concept of 'nectar' as a source of joy, and retiring the term 'Big Dick Energy.' For the Q&A, they tackle when to define the relationship and what the most appropriate age gap in relationships is. Find out more about John HERE ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 2024
Sex Work, Life Purpose, and Lack of Sleep
Today, Shaun and John talk about riding motorcycles, happy endings, al-anon meetings, and supporting sex workers. They also share positive feedback from their listeners, and answer a listener’s question: how do I begin self-reflecting on my tendencies to cheat?
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59m 49s
May 16
Kelly Chase & Adam Lane Smith: Why I Said No at the Altar
In this episode, Kelly Chase from Love Is Blind (Season 1) opens up about her journey from heartbreak and self-abandonment to healing, boundaries, and self-love. She shares what led her to go on the show, what she learned from the experience, and what she's looking for now in lov ... Show More
1h 23m
Sep 2021
Learning To Love Yourself
Valuing and caring for our own needs, wants, and desires is critical to our mental health and happiness. If we struggle to love ourselves and take care of ourselves, how do we deliver value to the rest of the world? In this episode, I discuss four actionable ways to love yourself ... Show More
18m 43s
Jul 23
Love Is Blind’s Brett and Tiffany: Love, Marriage & Fresh Kicks
Love Is Blind’s Brett and Tiffany Brown join AD on this week's episode for a heartwarming, hilarious, and unfiltered chat you don’t want to miss. Tune in for all the vibes, from life updates (yes, Brett’s new hair gets its moment) to why they believe their Love Is Blind season wa ... Show More
54m 5s