Man Alive

Shana James
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If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more about yourself here and we'll schedule a time to talk: shanajamescoaching.com/consult Don't forget to check out my new podcast, Practicing Love! -- Even men at the top of their game find themselves wanting more from life. Whether it's more meaning, a bigger impact, unshakable confidence, a hotter sex life, more money, deeper love, solid friendships or a powerful legacy… What is true success? How can a man actually reach the end of his life and look back without regret -- having lived and loved fully, rather than having been stuck in fear or a life he was "supposed to" lead? Man Alive is a series of bold, raw and gritty conversations with experts on success, power, sex, love and legacy for men who...are clear they want amazing lives?! For the past 15 years Shana James, a dating and relationship expert, has worked with thousands of men and women around the world and collaborated with hundreds of teachers and coaches. She has led workshops for dating companies like Table for Six and Match.com and been matchmaker for an MTV reality show. Shana doesn't buy into the need for rules, games or limitations. She works with men individually to find their unique power, confidence and leadership abilities, breaking open the boxes that keep them stuck, dissatisfied, or settling for less than amazing in any area of life.

  1. #313: Better, Longer, Stronger: How to Have Great, Connected Sex in Real Life

    6D AGO

    #313: Better, Longer, Stronger: How to Have Great, Connected Sex in Real Life

    It's becoming clearer and clearer that great sex isn't about performance. So what makes sex great? In this episode of Practicing Love, I'm joined by sex and relationship coach and author of Harder, Better, Longer, Stronger, Caitlin V, for a powerful and refreshingly honest conversation about what actually creates satisfying, connected sex. We go beyond the usual tips and techniques and explore what's really happening underneath performance pressure, mismatched expectations, and the cultural messages that shape how we show up in bed. Caitlin shares insights from a decade of working with men and couples—from early ejaculation and arousal challenges to the deeper emotional and relational patterns that impact intimacy. And we talk about what it actually takes to create a sex life that feels alive, connected, and sustainable over time. In this episode, we explore: Why performance pressure is one of the biggest blockers to real pleasure and connection What's actually behind common sexual challenges (and why it's not just physical) How cultural expectations shape men's and women's experiences of sex Why unlearning can be more powerful than learning new techniques How presence, containment, and emotional safety unlock deeper arousal and intimacy The surprising skill that most impacts long-term satisfaction This conversation is honest, nuanced, and deeply human. If you've ever felt pressure to "get it right," struggled to feel truly connected during sex, or wondered what actually creates great sex over time, this episode will open up a new way of understanding intimacy.   Find out how to have the best love and sex of your life!     Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/burble License code: OHMHFXBSHHFV307Z

    45 min
  2. #312: What Men Miss About What Women Need for Great Sex

    MAR 12

    #312: What Men Miss About What Women Need for Great Sex

    Most men want to please the women they love. But many don't understand what actually helps a woman open, relax, and experience truly satisfying sex. In this episode, I talk with Certified Sexologist Kevin Anthony, host of the Love Lab Podcast, about what men often miss about what women need to make sex great for them. For many women, great sex doesn't start in the bedroom. It begins with safety, trust, connection, and presence. When a woman feels emotionally safe and deeply connected, her body can relax and open to pleasure. Without that foundation, sex can feel tense, pressured, or disconnected — even when both partners have good intentions. Kevin and I explore: • Why safety and trust are essential for women's sexual pleasure • How connection starts long before the bedroom • The role of emotional intelligence in great sex • How presence creates much better sex than performance • The physical things many men misunderstand about foreplay • Why women's arousal is more fluid and responsive than many men realize • How you can create more harmony, connection, and passion This conversation will give you powerful new perspectives to create deeper intimacy, better sex, and a more connected relationship.    Find out how to have the best love and sex of your life!       Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/burble License code: IHVPCN3F5C1BO2Q0

    48 min
  3. #311: What Every Man Needs to Know About Women's Menopause for a Relationship to Survive

    FEB 17

    #311: What Every Man Needs to Know About Women's Menopause for a Relationship to Survive

    Menopause isn't just a women's issue. It's creates a relationship struggle for both partners. And for many couples, it's the moment things fall apart. In this episode of Practicing Love, I talk with men's guide Mark J. Platten about why relationships during menopause and midlife feel so challenging, and what men are rarely taught about how to show up. Most men enter relationships with what Mark calls "Prince tools." They try to fix, perform, or avoid conflict. But menopause often brings emotional intensity, physical changes, and deeper truths to the surface. The old tools stop working. When this isn't seen as a problem to solve, it's an invitation to grow. In this episode explore: • Why so many couples struggle or separate during menopause and andropause • The difference between "Prince" and "King" energy • How to stop shutting down or taking things personally • The biggest mistakes men make during this stage • How midlife becomes a rite of passage into emotional maturity • What real intimacy is, beyond just sex • How vulnerability becomes strength, not weakness If you love a woman in midlife — or you're moving through this season yourself — this conversation will help you show up with steadiness, heart, and depth. Because menopause doesn't have to be the end of intimacy. It can be the beginning of the most honest and connected love of your life.   In this episode of Practicing Love, I talk with men's guide Mark J. Platten about why relationships during menopause and midlife feel so challenging, and what men are rarely taught about how to show up. Find out how to have the best love and sex of your life!   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/burble License code: CNP489SMTIUXHOMC

    48 min
  4. How Not to Get Divorced: A Divorce Coach's Keys to Stay in Love Longer

    12/25/2025

    How Not to Get Divorced: A Divorce Coach's Keys to Stay in Love Longer

    On today's Practicing Love podcast, Shana James is joined by divorce coach and NLP practitioner Rachael Sloan for a powerful conversation about how relationships break down — and how they can be repaired before it's too late. Rachael works primarily with men navigating separation and divorce and is the creator of the Better Beyond Divorce program. Together, Shana and Rachael explore emotional regulation, conflict, boundaries, survival responses, and the unconscious patterns that couples bring into relationships. This episode is for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively, stay connected during conflict, and build a relationship that can weather hard moments with greater compassion and clarity. It's a hopeful conversation about staying in love longer, even when things get hard, and how to stop the downward spirals that couples get stuck in.   Find out how to have the best love and sex of your life!     Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/burble License code: 3XO0LDATK42BXEXU

    48 min
  5. #310: The Missing Piece in Men's Sexual Fulfillment

    11/20/2025

    #310: The Missing Piece in Men's Sexual Fulfillment

    Most men are never taught the real source of sexual fulfillment — so they chase performance, goals, or fantasy, while feeling disconnected from the deeper intimacy they actually want. Find out how to have the best love and sex of your life!     Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/burble License code: FTDWN40V3UIZ5PJL

    48 min
  6. #309: How Men Really Heal After 40: The Path to Health and Purpose

    11/13/2025

    #309: How Men Really Heal After 40: The Path to Health and Purpose

    Former pharmacist Josh Rimany joins Shana to explore what real healing looks like for men in midlife — beyond symptom management or quick fixes. Together they unpack how the mind-body-soul connection restores vitality, why the healthcare system often misses the mark, and how men can find wholeness, purpose, and deeper love after 40. A grounded and inspiring look at the "second mountain of life," where success expands from professional to personal, and starts to include impact and fulfillment rather than just dollars and positions. Find out how to have the best love and sex of your life!     Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/burble License code: HDF76SDCD7O26RO5

    40 min
  7. #308: How Men Can Stop Feeling Lonely and Build Real Friendships

    10/23/2025

    #308: How Men Can Stop Feeling Lonely and Build Real Friendships

    Loneliness among men has reached crisis levels, but there are ways to change this. If you've been feeling alone, are tired of surface-level conversations, or unsure how to find men who can be real, honest friends, this conversation will give you tangible ways to connect — one walk, one conversation, or one man at a time. In this episode I talk with Jonathan Jacobs, founder of the L.A. chapter of Walking Talking Men, about how intentional time and connection can be simple, and create a foundation of real friendship. We explore why so many men struggle to build close friendships, how vulnerability becomes strength, and why deeper relationships are the key to men's emotional and physical health (as proven by the famous Harvard study on happiness). Find out how to have the best love and sex of your life!     Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/burble License code: CHROXRSGACRHE8NP

    39 min
  8. #307: A New Look at Power: Purpose, Partnership, and Prayer

    10/02/2025

    #307: A New Look at Power: Purpose, Partnership, and Prayer

    Today's conversation with men's coach Solay Rad is a new look at how power, beyond ego, is much more impactful and fulfilling. We explore how to channel energy into purpose so you can have more of the life you want, and why partnership thrives when it is rooted in meaning and possibility. Solay also shares a new take on prayer that is not focused on religion, and that acts as a technology of intention and creation. Find out how to have the best love and sex of your life!     Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/burble License code: 15Q3WZOTKSNA4MJM

    43 min
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If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more about yourself here and we'll schedule a time to talk: shanajamescoaching.com/consult Don't forget to check out my new podcast, Practicing Love! -- Even men at the top of their game find themselves wanting more from life. Whether it's more meaning, a bigger impact, unshakable confidence, a hotter sex life, more money, deeper love, solid friendships or a powerful legacy… What is true success? How can a man actually reach the end of his life and look back without regret -- having lived and loved fully, rather than having been stuck in fear or a life he was "supposed to" lead? Man Alive is a series of bold, raw and gritty conversations with experts on success, power, sex, love and legacy for men who...are clear they want amazing lives?! For the past 15 years Shana James, a dating and relationship expert, has worked with thousands of men and women around the world and collaborated with hundreds of teachers and coaches. She has led workshops for dating companies like Table for Six and Match.com and been matchmaker for an MTV reality show. Shana doesn't buy into the need for rules, games or limitations. She works with men individually to find their unique power, confidence and leadership abilities, breaking open the boxes that keep them stuck, dissatisfied, or settling for less than amazing in any area of life.

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  • Creator
    Shana James
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    366
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Shana James
  • Show Website
    Man Alive

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