ManTalks Podcast29 Jan 2024

Case Kenny - On Being "Too Much", And Navigating Modern Relationships

Talking points: relationships, mindfulness, marriage, logic, social media

Maybe you’ve heard me say this before, but the modern dating scene seems, well, insane. Case Kenny sat down for a great, insightful convo on why that's a thing, from the expectations social media feeds us, to the meaning of marriage to how AI is going to mess with all of it—or not.

Listen in and share this ep if you want honest thoughts and some straightforward tips on navigating modern relationships!

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:04:34)- Why are women worried about being “too much”?

(00:13:43) - What are guys actually trying to communicate to women who feel they’re “too much”?

(00:17:01) - On relational conflict, solving it, and how social media doesn’t do you any favours

(00:22:10) - On social media, intimacy, independence, and “settling down”

(00:33:10) - Case’s take on declining marriage rates

(00:39:01) - Case’s great definition of mindfulness, and mindfulness in the context of relationships

(00:49:58) - How can men use mindfulness to improve their relationships?

(00:56:50) - Case’s hard-hitting questions to journal on

(01:05:33) - Will AI impact the mindfulness space?

Case Kenny is a Chicago, IL based mindfulness author and podcast host of the top 25 US podcast "New Mindset, Who Dis?" No gurus, no fluff, and no preaching of generic life advice. Just his thoughts on self-help, wellness, and mindsets with practical and personal insights on how to live a passionate, purposeful, and happy life.

Connect with Case

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/case.kenny/

-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaseKenny

-Book: That's Bold Of You: https://bit.ly/42hZeDk

-Podcast: New Mindset, Who Dis?: https://bit.ly/3Ue7GkT

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