342: Become a Badass at Dating Pt. 1

The Connected Life

Justin Stumvoll

Mental Health, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

4.9 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 21 July 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Many of us didn’t grow up learning how to date in a world of endless options and quick rejections, and those of us who have don't know a life without it. So it’s no wonder so many people feel disoriented, burned out, or discouraged by the dating scene.

In this episode, Justin and Abi are joined by Bryant Ellis, owner and CEO of The Adventure Challenge, for a candid conversation about how online dating is changing our brains—and what it takes to stay grounded and authentic in the process. Together, they explore the hidden impact of dating app culture, how to stay human in the middle of it, and what to do with the fear of rejection that stops so many people from putting themselves out there.

They also talk about how to approach dating with purpose instead of passivity, how to create a plan for emotional resilience, and how to build genuine connection in a culture of swiping.

If you’ve ever wondered how to date with clarity and confidence (without losing your soul in the process), this episode is for you!

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0:00.0	Life isn't perfect, and neither are we.
0:05.6	No, but we know how to face our fears and have some fun.
0:09.7	And talk about all the messiest things of life.
0:13.1	Like the messiest things.
0:15.7	Get connected to yourself, get connected to others, and get connected to the life right in front of you.
0:21.6	This is the connected life with Justin and Abby.
0:24.7	That's me.
0:25.5	That's you.
0:26.6	And you.
0:27.5	You guys, I'm so excited about today's podcast.
0:29.8	Your second start isn't better than your first start.
0:32.7	That's accurate.
0:34.1	Round two is just as boring as round one.
0:37.3	And yet I did it and you did not.
0:39.9	You did.
0:40.3	You hijacked it from me again.
0:41.7	Yes.
0:42.3	The starting of this.
0:43.0	I'm excited about this podcast too today.
0:44.7	You know why?
0:45.1	It's kind of different.
0:45.9	Because I got some bro energy in the room.
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