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  • Sam and Paddy dive into such an important and serious topic with their guest today. How our perception of love can be shaped by things that aren't positive and how that affects how we view it as adults.

    Carolyn Colleen is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist focused on helping others achieve their goals.

    Carolyn is the founder of the FIERCE Academy, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enables them to have the life they dream of—without sacrificing their families, careers, or lifestyles. She is also the author of F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time!

    With a soon to be Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and Behavior (Dec 2020), an MBA, and a BA in Business, Carolyn understands the importance of traditional education. She also knows that intertwining personal experiences allows people to maximize the information from her teachings, presentations, and workshop offerings.

    As a dynamic and innovative workplace leader, Carolyn has worked as a Program Manager and Business Development Consultant at Gundersen Health System, Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Account Management Executive for Gensler, and a Client Service Executive at UBS Financial Services. She knows how to transition people and processes to achieve the next-level of success while also aligning with organizational objectives.

    From standing in a food line at the Salvation Army to Ph.D., Carolyn is avid about sharing her own life story and encouraging others to make changes that move them from fear to focusing on the pursuit of their passions.



  • This week the Not So Perfect Couple talk with Elliott Davis about the things you need to do so you can truly sink into that perfect relationship. Yup, there's work that needs to be done.

    Elliott Davis knows that love is hard. He knows that it hurts sometimes, frustrates sometimes, and disappoints sometimes. Through a dizzying amount of trial and error, epic failures, and exciting triumphs, he also knows how overwhelmingly and ridiculously amazing love can be. He's finally found what it takes to make love last and his relationship methods have been tested and proven all over the world. But it’s still not enough. He wants to empower YOU with the tools and insights to find, fall in love, and stay in love with the best partner for you.



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  • In this weeks episode the Not So Perfect Couple break down a fascinating thing we can do to shift the collective consciousness and better the world.

    Paddy is truly enamored by this and is really intrigued by the idea that your basic action of setting good intentions creates massive impact in your neighborhood and everyone around you.

  • This week Sam and Paddy sit-down with an incredible guest who brings to light how porn may be affecting humans and our interaction. They do deep dives on whether or not there are levels to watching porn. Is being a casual watcher a problem?

    This episode has become a Top 10 for Paddy because it's packed with so much good content.

    Gonzalo Salinas is a Men’s coach, author, podcaster, and a workshop facilitator. He was born in Lima and moved to the U.S. in 2003.

    After overcoming an addiction to pornography, he published a book called “Conquering Porn Addiction” and started a coaching practice to help men in issues of masculinity, sexuality, and healing from porn addiction.

    He started his path as a sex educator, studying sacred sexuality at the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA), and he is currently studying with Taoist sexuality instructor JerĂłnimo GarcĂ­a.

    Gonzalo has two podcasts. One in English called "Conversations about Men", and another in Spanish called "Conscious Masculinity” (Masculinidad Consciente). In both he interviews experts to help men to become better men. He is currently writing his second book on Masculinity, as a part of a trilogy for masculine development. Gonzalo dances salsa, practices yoga, archery, meditation, and sacred sexuality. Gonzalo lives in Miami.



  • The Not So Perfect Couple sit down with Reformed Stripper Rob Kowalski to discuss whether waiting to have sex is important for the health of a relationship.

    Rob Kowalski is a self professed "reformed bad boy" with a riveting personal testimony from living as the biggest male stripper in his home state of Maryland to running the nightlife in Baltimore, the city he grew up in. He gave up the fast life life of casual sex and partying and is now the founder of the thriving non-profit, CityFam whose mission is to solve loneliness. He is the author of the best-selling book, Why Waiting Works, and has the #1 video in it's category worldwide on YouTube with 10 Reasons Not To Have Sex Before Marriage with over 1.5 million views and climbing. At the beginning of 2020 he wrapped up an International tour called The Truth About Sex. Rob is working on opening a coffee bar/live music venue called HOME. It will serve as a meeting place for anyone craving deep, meaningful connections and redefine how people self-actualize. Rob's story has recently been featured in numerous publications including; GodTV, Daily Mail, Antena Stars, Trinitas, and others..

  • The Not So Perfect Couple are back...and this week, they sit down with one of their favorite authors, Joseph Grenny.

    If you guys have listened to any of the other episodes, you know Sam and Paddy often talk about Joseph and his books, and how much they are great teachers for relationships and parenting...even though they are meant to be business books. Well, in this conversation, you'll see why!

    Joseph Grenny is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, dynamic keynote speaker, and leading social scientist for business performance. Over the past thirty years, Joseph has delivered engaging keynotes at major conferences including the HSM World Business Forum at Radio City Music Hall. Joseph’s work has been translated into 28 languages, is available in 36 countries, and has generated results for 300 of the Fortune 500.

  • This week the NSPC sit down and talk about creating a relationships manifesto for you and your partner. Are you in alignment? Do you want the same things for you and your family? How can you work together to design this and make sure it's followed through.

  • This episode is deep! You'll actually notice Sam getting emotional a couple of times, as they navigate the conversation of opening up and being your true self at all times.

    Shawn Cheadle has worked in the aerospace and defense industry since 1989, and as in-house counsel since 1997. In his current role as Operations general counsel, he serves launch operations, supply chain, production, quality, facilities, security and special initiatives. Previously, he supported government and international contracts negotiations, drafting and dispute resolution, and was integral in the award of major satellite programs for the US Air Force. He also supports information governance, digital transformation, eDiscovery, records management, and counterfeit parts investigations, and other functional organizations. He is a former ACC Global Board Member, founder and past chair of the ACC Information Governance Network, former ACC Law Department Management Chair, and former Board member and President of ACC Colorado. As an advisory board member, Shawn offers guidance to a few leading edge entities, including a transformational platform for the legal industry’s request for proposal practices, dramatically improving how the legal industry buys services. He lives with his wife, Lora Plank Cheadle, Life Choreographer and bestselling author, in Littleton, Colorado and they have boys excelling in college. You can find him fly fishing the Rocky Mountains and the world. Born and raised in Northern California, he received his BA from San Jose State University and his JD from the University of Denver, College of Law.

    Lora Cheadle, former attorney, author, and Life Choreographer¼ is a transformational thought leader and media personality who empowers women to find uninhibited joy and gracefully take control of their success and happiness, despite external circumstances. By cultivating a sense of Naked Self-Worth¼, which is the ability to show up confidently and comfortably in all facets of one’s life as they are, not as they think they should be, women discover that who they are right now is more than enough. Creator of FLAUNT! and Find Your Sparkle coaching programs, workshops, and destination retreats, she has worked with women worldwide to reveal their smart, sexy, and spiritual selves in all that they do, so they can fall deeply in love with themselves and passionately enjoy the lives they have worked so hard to create. An avid traveler and seeker of all things magical, glittery and fun, Lora dances burlesques under the name, Chakra Tease, a tribute to her favorite philosopher. Believing that “Life’s a Dance!” she inspires others to stand up and choreograph their own life, instead of letting someone else choreograph it for them. Her book FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self is available wherever books are sold, and you can listen to her podcast or learn more about her at www.loracheadle.com. She lives in Colorado with her husband and has two amazing sons in college.

  • This is a juicy episode. This week, the Not So Perfect Couple sit down with Eva Clay and they were so impressed, that Sam actually ended up hiring her!

    Eva holds certificates and specializes in so many different things, including Couples Therapy Training (with Esther Perel), Embodied Relationship Sex Therapy, Sexual Tantra, Trauma treatment and more.

    You're going to love this deep dive on so many different topics. Sit down, relax, and learn!

  • This week, the Not So Perfect Couple have a treat for you. They sit down with "power couple" Dov & Ren Baron. In this episode, they dive into communication, setting boundaries, and making sure the other is happy, plus SO much more.

    Dov Baron is “The Dragonist”, Inc. Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker, #1 Fortune 500 Podcast Host, Entrepreneur Magazine contributor, Loyalty Authority. Guiding us in how to
    recognize and nurture dragons (the top talent) hidden in our organizations. A Dragon Leader is not a position, it’s someone who is always pushing to improve and wants those they serve to
    reach their full potential.

    Renuka is a Certified Communications Expert and is a licensed NLP Practitioner. She is a senior advisor at Dov Baron’s Authentic Speaker Academy for Leadership. Renuka is also a full partner, co facilitator and mentor at Dov Baron International who train executives and corporate leadership teams to become soul-driven Dragon Leaders.

    Renuka’s philosophy is that when people get the support they need to let go of playing small and embrace their hidden power, greatness emerges. She believes that we all need a little help, from time to time, to reach the heights of our dreams, goals and desires.



  • This week the Not So Perfect Couple go solo and recap their guests the Better Lover May. They talk about their takeaways, what they tried, what they didn't, and how it has I'mproved/impacted their love life.

    If you haven't tried anything from Better Lover May yet, then now's your time.

  • This week the NSPC sits down with Intimacy Expert Allana Pratt. They dive into what is intimacy, how do you get into your heart to become a better lover? How do you make yourself better FOR your partner. This is a can't miss!

    Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt is a global media personality and go-to authority for those who have suffered heartbreak and are ready to live unapologetically, and attract an open-hearted, ideal relationship. Her vulnerability and courage landed her a featured weekly column on the GoodMenProject, featured as an Icon of Influence, and as Guest Expert on Huffington Post, People Magazine, Forbes, CBS & FOX and The Jenny McCarthy Show. This Ivy League grad is the Author of 6 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette, and Hosts the edgy Podcast “Intimate Conversations” where listeners learn how to find the relationship they deserve. A certified coach with close to 5 million viewers on YouTube, Allana was asked by Leeza Gibbons to coach her during Dancing with the Stars. While supporting non profits like Rise of the Butterfly to end human trafficking, Allana offers private and group coaching plus retreats so that her clients have a thriving intimate relationship with themselves first, which naturally attracts and enhances their ideal partnerships.

  • The NSPC sit down with the author of the best selling book..She Comes First. You can figure out what this episode is all about! It is perfect for the better lover May! This guest and episode, is kind of a big deal!

    Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized sexuality counselor who specializes in sex therapy, couples therapy and working with individuals on a range of relational issues. Ian is regularly quoted as an expert in various media, with recent features in The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Economist and NPR amongst others. Ian contributes regularly on the topic of sex for CNN Health. He lectures frequently on topics related to sex and relationships, with recent presentations at New York University, Yale, Princeton and the Ackerman Institute. Ian is the New York Times best-selling author of She Comes First (Harper Collins) which has been translated into more than a dozen languages. In addition to being a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), Ian is certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists and is also a member of the American Family Therapy Academy(AFTA).

  • The Not So Perfect Couple sit down and have a very in depth and detailed conversation about the art of the blowjob. Fascinating tips and tricks are shared by their guest, and fair warning, they talk about butt stuff...

    Their guest is Patty Contenta she is the owner of the World renowned Arthur Murray Laval Dance Franchise. She began her career in the ballroom dancing community 20 years ago with the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Montreal. As a Professional Dancer, Choreographer, Judge, Master Examiner, International Dance Consultant, she has transmitted my passion for dance to students around the world.

    Her mission is to have everyone who walks through the door of her Arthur Murray Laval Dance Studio, be instilled with a deep desire to be moved and ultimately be inspired to discover how dancing will touch their hearts and change their lives.

    She is also the founder of Sensuality Secrets, the author of Desirable And Deserving e-book and Sexy In Seconds DVD Program that helps women who are struggling with their body image reconnect with their femininity, confidence and sensuality through the art of body language and dance.

    Her mission is to have women release their resistance by expressing their sensuality. Patty provides techniques that will lead them to be more playful, build their self-esteem and exude a natural confidence while creating an inviting environment that will make them more magnetic.

  • The Not So Perfect Couple kick of Make Your Sex Life Better Month with the Perfect Guest, Shari James! They dive into things like erectile disfunction, premature ejaculation, and how men can do things to improve all of this.

    As a holistic health coach Shari works with men who are struggling with erectile dysfunction and do not want to take male enhancement pills, have taken them and did not get results or cannot take them because of side effects.

    She also helps men with Premature Ejaculation who want to last longer and become multi orgasmic.

    Borrowing from Shari's expertise as a registered nurse, practitioner of the five elements of Chinese Medicine, and Mastery of Tantra.

    Shari's approach is a blend of traditional Western medicine and Eastern healing practices which provides a grounded, accessible and holistic approach.

    For more check out www.shari-james.com

  • Paddy and Sam have a very timely conversation with their guest this week, Susie Miller. They discuss keeping your relationship together during quarantine, and how COVID-19 is affecting relationships all around the world.

    Susie Miller is a speaker, author, and coach committed to helping high performers thrive in the relationships that matter most. For over 30 years, she has helped people uncover the deeper issues that keep relationships from thriving, and then develop the skills to win at work, succeed at life, and grow deeper in their faith.

    Susie is the author of Listen, Learn, Love: How to Dramatically Improve Your Relationships in 30 Days or Less!, and has written for large publications been a guest on numerous popular podcasts, as well as appeared on NPR. She hosts the podcast: Thrive in Relationships.

    As an experienced communicator and consultant, Susie has worked with companies, organizations, and individuals to maximize their relationship capital at work, home, and play. As a lover of people, she connects with authenticity and gives them hope! Susie, and her husband John, have been married for 36 years, have 3 adult children, and an adorable grandson. They currently live and work full time “on the road”, traveling the country in their tiny house/RV fifth wheel. Connect with her at SusieMiller.com.



  • In this weeks episode of the Not So Perfect Couple Paddy and Sam go into detail about their own unresolved disagreements.

    The reality is, there are a number of things you'll always disagree with, with your significant other. The important thing isn't the disagreement, it is how you handle and resolve these disagreements.

    Paddy and Sam share the steps you need to take to handle such things, and why it's ok.

  • This week the Not So Perfect Couple sits down with their friend Csilla Veress. This conversation couldn't come at a more perfect time, since we are all trying to keep ourselves healthy. You'll love this conversation they have.

    Csilla Veress ND, LAc, is primary care doctor currently practicing at TrueNorth Health Center, in Santa Rosa, CA. The focus of her practice and outreach is to educate and inspire individuals to reach their highest potential, through helping them achieve optimal health, combining nutrition and lifestyle medicine.

    Dr. Veress regularly lectures at TrueNorth Health, hospitals, colleges and corporation events, on the impact of whole food, plant based nutrition, water fasting and lifestyle modification in preventing and treating chronic illness.

    Dr. Veress is a contributing writer for NPLEX, helping elevate excellence for ND board examinations. She is an author of the sleep module component of The lifestyle Medicine Core curriculum offered by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine She has also written several articles for Health Science Magazine and has been featured on various podcasts.

    Find her at drcsillaveress.com



  • In this weeks episode with the Not So Perfect Couple, they share with you something they've developed for a client of theirs on how to deal during this quarantine.

    In this episode, they dive into 5 things to keep your relationship alive during the lockdown! Truly game changing information from Sam and Paddy!

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The audiobook is LIVE! To celebrate, Sam & Paddy are giving away 2 free copies of it to the first people who reach out to them on Facebook and say they are willing to write a review in exchange for it! Don't miss it!

  • The Not So Perfect Couple has returned...why? Because we are all quarantined and Sam and Paddy wanted to get together and discuss what to do to improve your life and relationships with this extra time we've all been gifted.

    Paddy and Sam have different takes on how to approach this pandemic, how to calm the mind, how to keep yourself out of the negativity, and so much more.

    If you're struggling through this time, make sure to join the NSPC on this episode to feel a bit more "together"

    Also, make sure to grab their new book to help you through this time, it will help with your patience, your love, and connection.