HeyJaredThe Date Worthy Man
The Date-Worthy Man is a podcast for men who want dating to feel easier, more natural, and more aligned with who they actually are.Hosted by dating and confidence coach Julia Malakiman, this show explores why overthinking, approval-seeking, and performance get in the way of…
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Ep #29: The Single Point of Failure (opens the original)
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Most men think their dating life is about swiping better, texting smarter, or finally saying the right thing on a first date. But there's a quieter problem running underneath all of it...a thin, isolated social life that's quietly putting all the pressure on one future person to be your entire support system. In this episode, Julia breaks down why your friendships might be the most underrated lever in your entire romantic life: the research on why men's close friendships have quietly disappeared
Ep #28: Why Nice Men Aren't Actually Nice (opens the original)
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Do you ever feel like you're doing everything "right" in dating, but women still don't choose you? In this episode, Julia unpacks one of the most important concepts: the covert contract , a term coined by Robert Glover in No More Mr. Nice Guy . Many men believe that if they're kind enough, patient enough, or helpful enough, a relationship will naturally happen. But underneath that kindness is often an unspoken expectation that no one else agreed to. We'll talk about why so many introverted, anal
Ep #27: Why So Many Men Are Single in Silicon Valley (opens the original)
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If you're a successful man living in Silicon Valley and you've ever wondered, "I have a great career... so why is dating still so hard?" this episode is for you. In this episode, Julia breaks down the seven biggest reasons so many men in the Bay Area struggle with dating—from career-focused identities and remote work to perfectionism, dating app frustration, and the fear of making women uncomfortable. The good news? None of these challenges are permanent. They're skills that can be learned. You'
Ep #26: The Illusion of Control (opens the original)
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Most men believe the goal in dating is to control the outcome—to get the number, keep the conversation going, or avoid rejection. But that's the illusion that's keeping them stuck. In this episode, Julia explains why confidence comes from letting go of what you can't control and focusing on what you can. If you've ever taken rejection personally or felt like your worth depended on someone else's response, this episode will help you shift your perspective and approach dating with more freedom, co
Ep #25: The 50/50 Rule That Will Change Your Dating Life (opens the original)
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We often believe that once we find the right relationship, we'll finally be happy. But what if that's not how life actually works? In this episode, Julia explores the concept of the 50/50 rule. The idea that every human life is meant to include both joy and discomfort. You'll learn why loneliness, rejection, fear, and disappointment aren't signs that something has gone wrong, but part of the human experience. If you've ever compared yourself to other people, felt behind in dating, or believed a
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