It\u2019s back, baby.<\/p>\n
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<\/picture><\/div>I\u2019m both very excited and a tad nervous about relaunching my old podcast, The Love Drive.<\/p>\n
Excited because I love having conversations about sex, love, and relationships with other experts, thought leaders, and everyday people. Hosting a podcast is great fun, by the way. And I still have so much to learn about the subject.<\/p>\n
And, nervous because a lot has happened over the past few years, and my confidence in many areas isn\u2019t where it used to be. I\u2019ve also felt a lot of grief since my father passed a few years ago, and I\u2019m feeling more tender and vulnerable ever since. <\/p>\n
And yet, here we go.<\/p>\n
After ten years of doing some version of this love work via courses, groups, retreats, 1:1 coaching, and content creation of all kinds, I\u2019m still captivated by all matters of the heart. I create content I wish I\u2019d had growing up or that I still need reminding of today.<\/p>\n
I stopped releasing weekly episodes of <\/span>The Love Drive podcast in 2022 because I was leaving Montreal after a major breakup and burning out. I needed a break, and if I was going to do another podcast, I couldn\u2019t do it alone.<\/span><\/p>\n But now, I have help. I have a tiny but trusted team dedicated to helping me this time around, and I couldn\u2019t be more excited.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s my updated description about my hopes and goals for the podcast: <\/p>\n No-nonsense advice on sex, love, relationships, and dating for hopeful romantics, love cynics, and everyone navigating modern connections, hosted by me, Love Coach Shaun Galanos.<\/em><\/p>\n The Love Drive is for women tired of toxic love advice and men who want to do better. The answer to the red pill manosphere, we\u2019re making emotional intelligence, honest communication, and healthy masculinity cool again.<\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019m planning a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes where I take listener questions and voicemails. And who knows, maybe we\u2019ll bring back live coaching, too. Stick with me as the show finds its new groove. <\/p>\n Send<\/strong> Shaun your question for <\/span>The Love Drive<\/em>:<\/span><\/p>\n podcast@thelovedrive.com<\/p>\n Record<\/strong> your question, comment, or concern for <\/span>The Love Drive<\/em>:<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Attach a voice note and send to <\/span>podcast@thelovedrive.com<\/p>\n \u2013 Leave a message at \u202a(415) 494-9559\u202c<\/p>\n Keep your call under 2 minutes\u2014ideally closer to 1 minute.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Try to get the best sound quality. Calls from your car or a noisy sidewalk are most likely not going to make it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n I love your comments, questions, or concerns about the most recent show. Please, don\u2019t hold back.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n By sending a message to me, you consent to it airing on the show.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n And finally \u2013 thank you. This show is only possible because of your amazing calls. I really appreciate you sharing so much with us.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n And on it was an in-person podcast studio. <\/p>\n I love having in-person conversations with guests, so while those dreams didn\u2019t materialize in 2025, I plan to build a home studio to host them. The in-person dynamics are always so much better. And I want that for both of us.<\/p>\n So rather than wait, we\u2019re going live remotely for now, and you can join along as The Love Drive evolves.<\/p>\n I\u2019m working hard to get some great guests, and I\u2019m excited about the few that have already agreed. (and if you\u2019d like to be a guest, <\/span>submit a request!)<\/span><\/p>\n And of course, the show won\u2019t be complete without you. I\u2019m going to need your help in many ways.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve chosen to host my podcast on Spotify mainly because they are making a big investment in podcast + video, and have created a platform that allows for audience participation and engagement. With Spotify, you can leave comments on each episode, and this is hugely helpful for me. It allows me to connect with you and to more effectively hear what is and isn\u2019t resonating with you.<\/p>\n I love comments. I love hearing how you\u2019re doing, the questions you have about certain conversations, and your feedback, whether it\u2019s constructive or not. <\/p>\n As a freelancer, it can be hard to work alone most of the time, and engagement with you helps me feel more connected. <\/p>\n You can subscribe to Spotify. <\/p>\n Or I\u2019ll also be posting the conversations on Youtube. <\/span><\/p>\n And of course, <\/span>you\u2019re welcome to listen on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Just search for \u201cThe Love Drive\u201d and you\u2019ll find it. <\/span><\/p>\n While I\u2019m not going live until January, there are over 150 past episodes of the podcast if you\u2019re itching to dive in. <\/p>\n Thank you for being here and supporting me. Your support means the world to me.<\/p>\n Talk to you soon!<\/p>\n PS about Spotify:<\/strong> And yes, I know Spotify has come under attack for running ICE ads, but the reality is that all mega corps are in the pocket of whatever administration is in power. <\/span>ICE spends more on Google and Meta than Spotify, and Apple is funding the ballroom. So if you want to cancel Spotify, then you should also consider selling your iPhone for a Nokia, delete your Gmail address and your Instagram. Or find another way to fight the tyranny of evil. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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