Deeper Dating Podcast

If you want to supercharge the intimacy in any relationship, think about the asks that you don't ask.   In this episode, I will teach you how to name those asks, how to deshame them, and how to present them in a way that leads to greater closeness with your friends, with your family, in your love relationship, and with yourself.   Listen For: * 01:59 Asking as an act of self-love * 09:25 How unspoken needs harm connection * 16:15 Self-honoring exercises you can try * 20:45 Why big asks reveal relationship truth * 21:52 Awkwardness, risk, and intimacy growth   SUBSCRIBE TO DEEPER DATING ON APPLE PODCASTS [https://apple.co/3LPSrXZ]   Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click [https://ratethispodcast.com/deeperdating]   CONNECT WITH KEN: Website [https://deeperdatingpodcast.com/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/DeeperDating] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/deeper.dating/?hl=en] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kenpagelcsw] | X [https://x.com/KenPageLCSW]

The biggest study of the American single experience just came out.   In this episode, I interview one of its key authors; Dr. Amanda Gesselman, Director of Sex & Relationship Science at Match and a Research Scientist at the Kinsey Institute.    Get ready to hear some really fascinating things about what's happening for single people in America. Sex, love, dating, AI; it's all in this report!   Listen For: 4:21 Turning the Tables: Singlehood as Empowerment 9:34 The Emotional Disconnect Between Men and Women 17:56 Intentional Dating The 30-Minute Rule 23:16 Attraction vs. Attraction Patterns 30:35 The Silent Epidemic Miscommunication in Dating Intentions 39:52 Gen Z and the Gender Spectrum 41:26 AI in Dating Useful Tool or Dealbreaker   SUBSCRIBE TO DEEPER DATING ON APPLE PODCASTS [https://apple.co/3LPSrXZ]   Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click [https://ratethispodcast.com/deeperdating] CONNECT WITH GUEST: DR. AMANDA GESSELMAN LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-gesselman/] | Kinsey Institute [https://kinseyinstitute.org/about/profiles/agesselman.php] | Singles in America Study [https://www.singlesinamerica.com/]   CONNECT WITH KEN: Website [https://deeperdatingpodcast.com/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/DeeperDating] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/deeper.dating/?hl=en] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kenpagelcsw] | X [https://x.com/KenPageLCSW]

Are you chasing love that leaves you feeling unworthy or uplifted? Ken Page reveals the two pivotal questions that can revolutionize your search for love and shield you from unnecessary heartache. Drawing from four decades of psychotherapy and personal growth, Ken explores the profound difference between "attractions of deprivation"—those intense, addictive relationships that mirror old wounds—and "attractions of inspiration"—connections rooted in mutual respect, safety, and emotional integrity. He also unpacks how asking one soulful question—“Do I feel safe and seen?”—can fast-track your journey to secure love and deepen your own self-worth. Listen For: 03:23 What Is an Attraction of Deprivation 07:11 Personal Story The Relationship That Nearly Trapped Ken 09:37 Why Deprivation Feels Like Home 13:10 The Three Cs of Choosing a Partner 15:34 The Second Key Question Do I Feel Safe and Seen 18:01 The Brave Act of Asking for What You Need 21:22 Building a Secure Attachment Style Through Self-Protection   SUBSCRIBE TO DEEPER DATING ON APPLE PODCASTS [https://apple.co/3LPSrXZ]   Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click [https://ratethispodcast.com/deeperdating]   CONNECT WITH KEN: Website [https://deeperdatingpodcast.com/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/DeeperDating] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/deeper.dating/?hl=en] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kenpagelcsw] | X [https://x.com/KenPageLCSW]

Can a broken road really lead you home to love? Ken Page shares the raw and profound story of how he finally found real, lasting love—by embracing his deepest fears, honoring his longing, and listening to the gentle whispers of spirit. From navigating intimacy during the AIDS crisis to forming a heartfelt support group of “chronically single shrinks,” Ken weaves a touching narrative of heartbreak, healing, and joy. His journey leads to adopting a child from Cambodia, launching his Deeper Dating movement, and marrying the love of his life just before his father’s passing. This is a story about trust, transformation, and the sacred, messy path to authentic love. Listen For: 0:43 Embracing Neurosis: The Gifts Hidden in Shame 8:18 The “Wave” of Repulsion and How It Sabotages Love 11:30 The Secret to Overcoming the “Ick” 14:41 Realizing He Wanted to Become a Father 20:27 Creating the Deeper Dating Movement 23:39 A Holocaust Survivor's Blessing 24:34 Saying Yes Before Goodbye: A Hospice Wedding 25:43 Trusting the Broken Road   SUBSCRIBE TO DEEPER DATING ON APPLE PODCASTS [https://apple.co/3LPSrXZ]   Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click [https://ratethispodcast.com/deeperdating]   CONNECT WITH KEN: Website [https://deeperdatingpodcast.com/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/DeeperDating] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/deeper.dating/?hl=en] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kenpagelcsw] | X [https://x.com/KenPageLCSW]

What happens when the search for love pulls you away from your soul—and how do you find your way back? Ken Page shares the deeply personal next chapter of his emotional, spiritual, sexual, and romantic journey in the second part of this series. From navigating New York’s vibrant and chaotic gay underground of the 1980s to an unexpected spiritual reawakening in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming, Ken opens up about his struggles with love, addiction, loss, and the journey toward self-acceptance. Through heartbreaking stories and soul-shifting insights, he reveals how he began to integrate his sexuality with his spirituality and laid the foundation for his life’s work. Listen For: 6:32 Discovering the gay cultural renaissance in NYC 10:12 Fitting in with the beautiful and unattainable 13:28 Launching a therapeutic practice and gay men’s groups 16:43 A dream that revealed the truth about love 18:02 Finding God again in the Snow Peak mountains 21:11 Michael’s AIDS diagnosis and the start of a legacy 24:18 Re-entering spiritual life with caution and care   SUBSCRIBE TO DEEPER DATING ON APPLE PODCASTS [https://apple.co/3LPSrXZ]    Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click [https://ratethispodcast.com/deeperdating]   CONNECT WITH KEN: Website [https://deeperdatingpodcast.com/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/DeeperDating] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/deeper.dating/?hl=en] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kenpagelcsw] | X [https://x.com/KenPageLCSW]