Co-Host Justin Stenstrom (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/eliteman) My long-time friend and fellow men's coach Justin Stenstrom from The Elite Man is back to talk about one of his favorite subjects, men's mental health. Unfortunately, a lot of guys feel like even acknowledging the need for support in this area is an indication of weakness, but hey...we're only human. If we don't deal with our darkness and our demons, they'll ruthlessly deal with us until we do. So first off, how does our mental health affect both our attitudes and our actions toward women? What are the two main external factors that greatly affect our ability to, well..stay sane as men in this world? And why is it the more we as men care about being better men, the more susceptible we seem to be to mental health crises? Could all this be at least tangentially related to how most of us as men are allergic to fun...and feel almost guilty relaxing? And how do our lifestyle choices affect our overall mental health? What does our sense of value and purpose have to do with it? Could we have been raised to go crazy? And what if this is coming back around to how 'safe' everything is in today's world? Are we going 'stir-crazy', if not anything else? So how do we wrap our heads around this and reclaim our sanity? Well, as you might have already guessed, the first step is simply removing the blinders and recognizing there is a problem. Fortunately, Justin has other practical steps so you can take it from there. For a crazy amount of free goodies, get on over to: https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Have you ever noticed that we as men tend to evaluate our own potential attractiveness to women the same way we evaluate how attractive women are to us? It's true...and the result is we conclude a small percentage of men who are naturally handsome are the ones who will get all the women. Well, this brief episode explains why those guys may actually suffer a disadvantage that 90% of the rest of us don't have to worry about. And what about the other small group of men who have been hit with a proverbial 'ugly stick'? Wait until you hear the true advantage they can leverage...if they're smart enough to figure it out. More at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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Co Host Kim Ades (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/struggle) My returning guest is Frame Of Mind coach Kim Ades. She has observed that high-achieving, driven men tend to struggle in four key, and quite valid areas. The first is 'isolation', which encompasses a lot more than you might be guessing. It's not only about relationships, but also about carrying responsibility and the expectations of others. What a mess already, right? Well,that's just the beginning. Stay tuned as Kim talks about why high-achieving men often experience friction in their relationships. This friction can either be overt or covert, which Kim goes on to explain. But either way, it's invariably a source of massive frustration. But wait, there's more. High-achievers can also feel chronic dissatisfaction...at work, at home, their social lives, and for sure in their relationships with women. So what's up with THAT? The fourth struggle Kim has identified is based on a term she has coined herself, and that's 'slippage'. It's probably not what you're guessing it is. How do these four ways we struggle affect our dating lives and ultimately our relationships with women? What is it that's making so many men feel beaten down in general? Why is it that billionaires often can balance their lives to the point of having plenty of 'free time', yet most of the rest of us struggle mightily just to keep up with our daily grind? And by the way, what does our upbringing and/or our birth order have to do with any of this? Add it all up, and you'll likely not only relate to much of what is talked about in this show, but also LOVE the solutions Kim comes up with. Get in on the latest Masterclass For Men and more at https://mountaintoppodcast.com/masterclass

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=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === As we celebrate a full year's worth of Snippets From The Summit so far, our attention turns to a truly mission critical topic. What we're talking about here is the magical continuum that takes us from meeting a woman all the way through to having a long-lasting and healthy relationship with her. It all starts with being what I call 'connectable' (as described in my Invincible program), then igniting each other's masculine/feminine polarity, then culminating in true compatibility. In this brief episode, I'll explain not only what those three stages look like, but also how to achieve them in your own life dating and relating to women. Get your ticket to this week's Masterclass For Men on charm and charisma at https://mountaintoppodcast.com/masterclass

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Co-Host Matt Halloran (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/matt) Most women would believe most of us as men suck at listening. Yet, all of them seem to be looking for a man who knows how. All that can mean, gentlemen, is the first of us to get this skill right will get the girl. So then, if this is so freaking important, why do we tend to mess it up? My first-time guest Matt Halloran, author of 'Shut The F Up And Listen', has it all figured out. After this episode, so will you. First off, what exactly is engaged listening? Next, what basic skill is the art of listening predicated upon...and why? There is a 'hardwired' mindset within most of us as men that causes us to miss out on opportunities to listen. How do we rewire ourselves for success? Are there situations where it's patently unfair to expect us as men to just 'shut the f up and listen' to the woman in our life? What is the ultimate positive reason to actually pause, breath and listen to a woman...especially if you want her to stick around? Shifting gears a bit, listen in as Matt shares his #1 first date tip...which is really something else. What are the most powerful three words on a first date? When on a date with a woman, what should your seating arrangement be? Discover why this matters more than you might have ever thought. Overall a great show that's both informative and entertaining, for sure. This month's Masterclass For Men is called Charm and Charisma. Grab your ticket at https://mountaintoppodcast.com/masterclass

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=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === It's tough to experience challenges and difficulty when it comes to women. But when there's a pattern of perceived failure, that takes the frustration to a whole new level. That's when we as men can start feeling, well...jaded. We may even go around saying as much. But what does that even mean? In this episode, we'll talk about how we get jaded, why it happens and most importantly how to get out of that downward spiral. What's more, I'll also let you in on a subtle but dangerous trick we tend to play on ourselves when we feel like victims...that only really serves to underscore our victimhood. It's a downright evil self-inflicted setback, I tell you. More at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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Co-Host Corey Nathan (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/nathan) I fully realize we're all dead sick of talking about politics. The '24 election cycle is over, DJT is taking office this coming Monday, and it's time to move on. But now what? How will it all affect how we relate to women? My returning guest Corey Nathan runs an entire podcast called Talkin' Politics And Religion Without Killing Each Other, so these sort of questions are what he lives and breathes. Right off the bat, Corey suggests we as men recover an insanely useful skill that few of us recognize as important. Next, what does being able to separate what's really important from what's merely urgent have to do with all of this? Are people 'politically fatigued' about now? Is the country ready to unite? If so, does that mean women will be easier to talk to? What happens when we let politics become our religion...whether we realize it or not? Have we become addicted to fearmongering, regardless of whether or not we actually like feeling afraid? (I know, weird...) Has what can best be described as 'the feminine opinion' caused a backlash among men in terms of how they vote, and indeed in how they relate to women? Has the narrative shifted to such a radical degree in this country (and perhaps the entire world) that people are ready to salvage their dignity as independent thinkers rather than simply following their party's directives? Why hasn't people's general rejection of politics as religion led to higher church attendance? And by the way, are politics and religion really all that matters when men and women are getting to know each other on dates? I mean, lately one could easily think so. Will that balance itself out in '25 and beyond? And then, how should we as men lead to make sure we Make Seduction Great Again? Join The Mountain Top Summit on Facebook and more when you visit https://mountaintoppodcast.com

MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE ===

The content in this show is NEVER generated by AI. I discovered it can't handle a joke a long time ago. Meanwhile, I'll keep the practical, actionable ideas coming as well as the entertaining part...all for free. If you love what you hear, please rate the show on the service you subscribed to it on (takes one second) and leave a review. As we say here in Texas, I appreciate you!

=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Back in the PUA era, there were some truly cheesy, if not downright sleazy marketing practices in the world of men's dating advice. Over time, however, guys must have gotten wise to them because they pretty much stopped. But bad news...they're baaaack. It could be because there's a whole new generation of younger man out there, or a whole new generation of 'dating marketers' who think they have original ideas. But either way, you absolutely positively want to avoid being sucked into these for men's dating advice traps that are making such a resurgence. More at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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The content in this show is NEVER generated by AI. I discovered it can't handle a joke a long time ago. Meanwhile, I'll keep the practical, actionable ideas coming as well as the entertaining part...all for free. If you love what you hear, please rate the show on the service you subscribed to it on (takes one second) and leave a review. As we say here in Texas, I appreciate you!