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Champion bachelors Craig and Greg present a myriad of topics centering on relationships and addictions, shared in the positive light of experience, strength and hope. Both have struggled with the strongholds of addiction and with relationships that went awry, and both have emerged on the other side -- stronger, wiser and better prepared to become what they once set out to be.

Location:

United States

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Champion bachelors Craig and Greg present a myriad of topics centering on relationships and addictions, shared in the positive light of experience, strength and hope. Both have struggled with the strongholds of addiction and with relationships that went awry, and both have emerged on the other side -- stronger, wiser and better prepared to become what they once set out to be.

Language:

English

Contact:

319-541-9626


Episodes
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The Solution Episode 53

3/21/2024
Erectile Dysfunction: Part 2 Craig, Greg and Josh discuss the non-medical causes of E.D. and expound on practical solutions to mitigate the psychosomatic roots of the problem. The topics of diet & exercise, performance anxiety, pornography and and excess masturbation are explored. The importance of intimacy and communication with a partner are revealed to be crucial elements of the solution.

Duration:00:29:16

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The Solution Episode 52

2/2/2024
Erectile Dysfunction: Part 1. Craig, Greg and Josh discuss the silent struggle with erectile dysfunction that many face, revealing how stress and hormonal imbalances intertwine with our overall well-being. The episode digs deep into the root causes of ED, from the harmful effects of cortisol on our weight and hormones to the critical importance of diet and self-talk, exposing the flaws in the quick-fix mentality that too often dominates Western medicine.

Duration:00:23:54

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The Solution Episode 51

2/2/2024
A thought-provoking discussion of the critical role of respect in relationships, peppered with personal anecdotes that bring to life the pain of feeling dismissed and the strain it puts on love. What happens when respect is lost? Can it be regained? The importance of asserting oneself and setting boundaries, understanding and valuing each other's roles and differences.

Duration:00:26:39

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The Solution Episode 51

1/16/2024
The Champion Bachelors are joined by Director Josh in an extended discussion on the importance of respect. The hosts share personal anecdotes and reflect on why respect is the essential cornerstone of all intimate relationships.

Duration:00:26:39

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The Solution Episode 50

11/8/2023
Craig interviews Brian Mahan, author of "I Cried All the Way to Happy Hour," about his personal experience with PTSD, the solution he found through Somatic Experiencing and his personal journey to becoming a practitioner. Brian details his observations and reflections on the particulars of Somatic Experiencing, a therapeutic technique that recognizes the body-mind connection, identifies the traumas stored in the physical body and releases them.

Duration:00:26:18

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The Solution Episode 49

11/6/2023
Craig and Greg provide solutions for a recently married couple whose fire is about to go out. The aspects of nonproductive communication are analyzed in light of the "Four Horsemen" of Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling and Contempt, as well as the concept of sexual polarity.

Duration:00:21:37

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The Solution Episode 48

9/28/2023
Hosts Craig and Greg are joined by director Josh for a discussion about love and values. When should a man or woman tell their partner they love them? How important are shared values? What is the best way to find love? Is it possible to put too much importance on looking for romantic love?

Duration:00:20:30

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The Solution Episode 47

9/15/2023
Romantically hopeful epistle-writer Larry is baffled and heartbroken when he is quickly ghosted by a woman who first said she loved him. Love experts Craig and Greg help him get back to the brass tacks of the Solution.

Duration:00:22:44

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The Solution Episode 46

8/16/2023
Past, Present & Future Part Two. In this two-part episode, hosts Craig and Josh discuss the many possible mental interactions with the past, present and the future. In part two Josh and Craig discuss how self talk leads to various outcomes. Getting out of ones comfort zone and the importance of letting go of attachments is deliberated at length.

Duration:00:26:00

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The Solution Episode 45

8/16/2023
Past, Present & Future Part One. In this two-part episode, hosts Craig and Josh discuss the many possible mental interactions with the past, present and the future. In part one, the perils of alcohol addiction are explored, as well as the transcendental benefits of detachment, including from material possessions. The importance of forgiveness and letting go of resentments to move from isolation into connectedness is discussed.

Duration:00:29:04

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The Solution Episode 44

7/25/2023
Craig and Greg discuss the chemical processes transpiring within a person during a romantic relationship, the way our neurotransmitters and hormones affect our minds and behavior when looking for love. The timeline of a typical relationship is examined in light of brain chemistry, and how this sometimes works for or against us at certain stages. In conclusion, they provide a number of ways to avoid falling victim to the illusions that come with the chemical changes in a brain during a relationship.

Duration:00:27:14

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The Solution Episode 43

7/10/2023
Craig and his sister discuss the television show, "The Bachelor", how aspects of the program compare to reality, and whether the show provides a good example for dating and marriage in everyday life.

Duration:00:22:53

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The Solution Episode 42

6/9/2023
Craig, Greg and Josh discuss the cycle of narcissistic abuse, bringing insights both from their experiences and from research in psychology. The weapons in the arsenal of the narcissist -- love bombing, trauma bonding and the cognitive dissonance they create are explored in detail, with the hope that knowledge of these phenomena will help others escape or break free of the abusive patterns.

Duration:00:25:25

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The Solution Episode 41

6/2/2023
The champion bachelors receive a letter from a woman whose fiancé has changed practically overnight, growing cold and exhibiting traits of narcissism. Specific toxic behaviors are identified from her story, and our hosts provide the writer with advice and potential solutions.

Duration:00:25:12

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The Solution Episode 40

5/25/2023
Craig and Greg discuss red flags, the deal-breakers to watch out for in relationships. The concept of yellow flags is also introduced, providing a new level of conscientious involvement in setting the boundaries that are critical for healthy love and friendship.

Duration:00:28:43

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The Solution Episode 39

2/23/2023
Champion Bachelors Craig and Greg are joined by Josh, the show's technical director for an extended discussion about communication in relationships, and the commonalities found when dealing with toxic people.

Duration:00:27:49

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The Solution Episode 38

1/22/2023
Champion Bachelors Craig and Greg are joined by Josh, the show's technical director for an extended discussion about communication in relationships, and the commonalities found when dealing with toxic people. Part one touches on narcissistic traits and tactics such as gaslighting, blame shifting, cognitive dissonance, unexamined living and also the solutions for the problems these create.

Duration:00:30:49

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The Solution Episode 37

12/6/2022
A continuation and expansion of the advice given in the previous episode when the hosts posed a solution for the letter writer who believed his wife to be addicted to meth and cheating on him. The difficulty of changing addictive behaviors is covered in greater detail.

Duration:00:24:02

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The Solution Episode 36

11/21/2022
The champion bachelors find the solution for a listener who believes his wife is addicted to meth and unfaithful to him. Common techniques of emotional manipulation are revealed. The connection between addiction and infidelity, as well as the role of the brain's frontal lobe is discussed in depth.

Duration:00:23:13

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The Solution Episode 35

11/2/2022
Craig and Greg discuss the declining state of male masculinity in the United States, as well as its potential causes and problems. The importance of finding one's purpose comes fully into focus.

Duration:00:21:52