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674: Why Smart Women Keep Attracting Avoidant Men with Stefanos Sifandos

September 23, 2026 · 1 h 37 min

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Can a relationship even last forever, or is that just a fantasy we need to release? This is the question I've been sitting with, talking about with all my friends, ever since going through my own marriage, betrayal, and rebirth. So I brought back someone who's been through his own version of that journey to help me actually answer it.

Stefanos is back on the podcast after 8 years, and so much has changed for both of us since then. He's become a father, built a life and a practice around helping people navigate love and relationships, and this time he came with his wife Christine's wisdom in tow too. He's a relationship coach who works with men, women, and couples on everything from trauma release to sexuality to healthy masculine and feminine dynamics, and runs programs like Reclaim Your Kingdom and Be The Queen with Christine.

In this episode we explore:

🔮 Why releasing the fantasy of what love should look like might be the thing that actually gets you there 🌙 The difference between a genuine non-negotiable and one that's really just fear wearing a mask 👑 What it means when someone crushes the first date but disappears when things get real ✨ Why the men who are best at dating are often the worst at actually showing up 🕊️ How to tell if your desire for a forever partner is coming from a whole place or a wounded one 💫 What actually sustains a relationship long after the chemistry fades

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