Love Life With Matthew Hussey

Work has a way of following us home—replaying that one frustrating meeting, stealing our attention from the people we love, and turning Sunday night into a countdown to stress. In this conversation with psychologist Guy Winch, we talk about why switching off feels so hard, and what actually helps when work starts to take over your life.We get practical about breaking rumination, handling that end-of-weekend dread, protecting your energy, and staying in that “just enough stress” zone where you can still function without burning out. This is the first half of a two-part conversation. In this one, we’re focused on your professional life; next week, we’ll dive into burnout in your love life.---►► Preorder your copy of Dr. Guy Winch’s new book Mind Over Grind (which will arrive in bookstores on Feb. 10) at guywinch.com/books/mind-over-grind►► Head to CozyEarth.com before February 8 and use my code LOVELIFEBOGO to get PJs for you and someone you love.►► Ask me anything at AskMH.com—try it for free to get instant answers now via voice or text. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If dating apps have left you feeling judged, discouraged, or just tired of the whole process, this video is for you. A lot of the advice we hear sounds helpful on the surface, but when it’s applied the wrong way, it can actually leave you feeling more stuck, not more hopeful.In this episode, I share a more human way to find love offline, even if you’re introverted, busy, or over forcing yourself to “try harder.” These are small, realistic shifts that keep you in the game without burning you out.---►► Find the Beautiful & LASTING Relationship You Want. Watch My Masterclass, From Casual to Committed for FREE at GetCommitment.com►► If finding love really matters to you this year, the Year of Love replay will give you a calmer, clearer way to think about what actually moves the needle. You can still watch it (for a limited time!) at MHYearOfLove.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever had an insecurity, a jealousy, or something that hurt you or made you feel threatened, but you didn’t know the right way to bring it up? Of course you have. We all have. Maybe you’re feeling that right now. It can be terrifying, can’t it?Well, here’s the good news . . . being vulnerable can actually create a deeper bond with someone, as well as reveal if they’re the right person for you in the first place. The bad news is that if we’re not careful, constructive vulnerability can mutate into what I call “dumping.”This episode will reveal what you can do if you’re worried you’ve fallen into this trap, or are about to . . .---►► Every Friday, Matthew Hussey writes a personal letter to help you strengthen the three most important relationships in your life—with others, with yourself, and with life itself. Sign up for free at TheThreeRelationships.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode started as a quick 12-minute video about becoming a new dad . . . and became something way more raw. In it, Matthew talks about what surprised him, what scared him, and what fatherhood actually feels like in real time—messy routines, intense emotions, and a vulnerability he didn’t see coming.But this podcast isn’t just about having a baby. It’s about responsibility without resentment, how choosing the right partner suddenly matters in a completely different way, and that strange shift that happens when your “highest self” stops being an abstract idea and becomes someone you actually want to make proud.If you’ve ever felt the weight of a big life decision—or the pressure to get it all right—this one’s for you.---►► If finding love really matters to you this year, the Year of Love replay will give you a calmer, clearer way to think about what actually moves the needle. You can still watch it (for a limited time!) at MHYearOfLove.com►► For Love Life listeners, Cure is offering 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best by visiting curehydration.com/LOVELIFE and using promo code LOVELIFE at checkout! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Modern dating can mess with your head. You finally meet someone you like . . . and suddenly the pressure kicks in. You start overthinking texts, softening your boundaries, and trying to “win” someone instead of just being yourself.If you’ve ever caught yourself getting attached too fast or reading into every little signal, today’s new video will change the game. You’ll learn how to stay grounded, protect your confidence, and find the sweet spot between showing interest and keeping your self-respect.---►► Try Matthew AI for 24/7 coaching and advice anytime at AskMH.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s your biggest regret in life? Is it a mistake you continue to dwell on? A path you realize you should’ve taken? A person you wish you hadn’t given so much time to? And if you had the opportunity, would you go back in time and do something differently? Or would you take this Cormac McCarthy quote to heart: “You never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from”? Regret is more than a sad, wistful daydream. It can cause us a tremendous amount of pain today and actually prevent us from enjoying our lives. If you’re holding on to any kind of regret, you can’t miss this episode. ---►► Every Friday, Matthew Hussey writes a personal letter to help you strengthen the three most important relationships in your life—with others, with yourself, and with life itself. Sign up for free at TheThreeRelationships.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode is a proper grab bag—in the best way. If you’ve been feeling stuck on where you can actually meet people in real life, it explores the kinds of places that don’t just give you “options,” but actually help you grow as a person (and why that matters more than ever).  It also tackles one of the most painful relationship realities: where there’s real love, the relationship is good . . . but one incompatibility makes it impossible. What do you do with that kind of heartbreak when no one is the villain?---►► Want to be featured on the podcast? Send a voice note to podcast@matthewhussey.com with your question.►► It’s not too late to join Matthew’s free online Year of Love event. Sign up in 5 seconds at MHYearOfLove.com►► Give the gift of comfort that lasts beyond the holidays and into a truly cozy New Year. Head to cozyearth.com and use my code LOVELIFE for up to 20% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some big life changes don’t come with a plan. They just crack you open and make you see everything differently.Today’s unscripted episode is about what happens when priorities shift and you start choosing peace over pressure. It’s about fear, commitment, slowing down, and learning to create space for what actually matters. If you’ve ever felt pulled between comfort and change, this will resonate.---►► Try Matthew AI for 24/7 coaching and advice anytime at AskMH.com►► The Year of Love is happening next week on Tuesday, January 20. Discover the simple 4-step action plan for finding your person in 2026. Sign up for this free virtual event in 5 seconds at MHYearOfLove.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Narcissists walk among us . . . but what makes us stay with such people?In the beginning, sadly, many people fail to see the long-term damage a relationship with a narcissist (or narcissistically inclined person) can cause. From confidence to superficial charm or even intensity, it's easy to mistake narcissistic traits as positive ones in the beginning of a relationship. But after quickly sucking you in, they gaslight you, make you forget yourself, and cause you to start justifying all kinds of toxic behavior. All in the name of control disguised as love.If you've been in a relationship that has made you question your sanity, this episode is for you . . .---►► The Year of Love is happening next week on Tuesday, January 20. Discover the simple 4-step action plan for finding your person in 2026. Sign up for this free virtual event in 5 seconds at MHYearOfLove.com►► Matthew Hussey’s free Three Relationships newsletter isn’t just about dating—it’s about creating a life you love. Get practical advice and heartfelt wisdom delivered to your inbox every Friday. Sign up for free at TheThreeRelationships.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever walked away from a relationship thinking, “I’m never doing that again,” you won’t want to miss this episode. Heartbreak has a way of creating rigid rules—what you’ll never give, tolerate, or risk again—and those protective habits can quietly block the kind of love you actually want.You’ll learn how relationship stress can show up in your body, why some people feel lighter and healthier after leaving the wrong dynamic, and the surprising connection between big-hearted, nurturing partners and anxious attachment.--- ►► The Year of Love is happening next week on Tuesday, January 20. Discover the simple 4-step action plan for finding your person in 2026. Sign up for this free virtual event in 5 seconds at MHYearOfLove.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You open a dating app thinking, maybe this time will be different. Then it happens: ghosts, cancellations, silence, or that slow erosion of confidence these apps can create.If that feels familiar, this episode is for you. Because the problem isn’t that you’re doing dating apps wrong . . . it’s that most people use them in a way that drains energy, kills momentum, and makes real connection far less likely. If you want dating to feel lighter, clearer, and more intentional, listen to this before you swipe again.---►► Set Yourself Up to Attract Real Love This Year. Sign Up to Attend my Free Event on January 20th at MHYearOfLove.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many dates should you wait before going over to someone's house? If you're worried it's moving too quickly and you're becoming "like a couple" (or even just too sexual) faster than you want, here's what you can do.---►► Make finding love in 2026 inevitable—without making dating your whole life. Join Matthew’s free live Year of Love event on January 20 or 22 at MHYearOfLove.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first Love Life podcast of 2026, Matthew and Audrey are back for an honest conversation about simplifying your life and being more intentional about what—and who—you let in. They also talk about reducing chronic stress, protecting your mental health, and why the relationships you choose have an outsized impact on how happy and grounded you feel.They also answer questions about things you may be carrying into the new year: the people you can’t quite release, the stories your mind keeps replaying, and the moments you feel put on the spot about your love life. This episode will help you start 2026 lighter and far more intentional.---►► Make finding love in 2026 inevitable—without making dating your whole life. Join Matthew’s free live Year of Love event on January 20 or 22 at MHYearOfLove.com►► Give the gift of comfort that lasts beyond the holidays and into a truly cozy New Year. Head to cozyearth.com and use my code LOVELIFE for up to 20% off. ►► Have a question for the podcast? Email us at podcast@matthewhussey.com and you may just see it featured in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the fastest way to meet someone this year isn’t trying harder—but stepping back? In this week’s episode, Matthew breaks down a counterintuitive idea that could completely change how you think about dating in 2026. It’s not about forcing chemistry, endlessly swiping on apps, or summoning more confidence than you actually feel.Instead, he shows how small, everyday shifts can quietly create the conditions where connection happens naturally. If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck, this video may explain why . . . and what you can do differently starting now.---►► Set Yourself Up to Attract Real Love This Year. Sign Up to Attend my Free Event on January 20th at MHYearOfLove.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we meet someone we feel excited about, “love bombing” can feel like everything we’ve ever wanted. Someone we’re attracted to showering us with intensity and attention who is also happy to introduce us to their close friends and family . . . let’s be honest, it feels really good. Life suddenly transforms into our very own romantic movie. Sure, the pace of it might feel a little rushed and intense . . . but isn’t that what happens when you meet “the One”? But then, like clockwork, it happens. The texts stop coming in fast like they used to and we feel them pulling away until eventually, as quickly as they came, they’re gone. The harsh contrast between the avalanche of attention they gave us in the beginning and the cold one-line texts we’re now receiving can leave us in a state of withdrawal, wondering whether any of it was even real. This might sound familiar to you . . . it’s certainly a story I’ve heard over and over. But why do people do this? This episode will help you automatically sift out the love bombers so you can just focus on enjoying the process of dating people who share a healthy mindset and an open mind to finding a real relationship.---►► Every Friday, Matthew Hussey writes a personal letter to help you strengthen the three most important relationships in your life—with others, with yourself, and with life itself. Sign up for free at TheThreeRelationships.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation on the Know Thyself podcast with André Duqum, Matthew explores why we so often mistake familiar patterns for healthy ones—and how our “normal” can quietly keep us stuck. From gravitating toward emotionally unavailable people to operating from scarcity and self-protection, he breaks down how our past shapes what we tolerate, even when it hurts.This episode is a reminder that your past doesn’t get to dictate your future . . . and that real change begins when you stop staring at the wall you’ve mistaken for the world.---►► Try Matthew AI for 24/7 coaching and advice anytime at AskMH.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ve carefully designed these steps to address the stages you’ll go through. And while we all know this process can take an enormous amount of time to put into action, I hope these steps will serve as a compass that will keep you pointed toward your strength (in spite of any distractions the narcissist may try to throw your way). I also hope this episode provides you with strength, acceptance, peace, and progress as you finally move on with your life and remember what it feels like to be free from the coercive control of the narcissist in your life.P.S. Even if you’re not in this situation, learning these principles in advance may save you a lot of time and grief down the road. And if you are going through this right now? Please know you’re not alone. I’m right here with you.---►► Looking for love, clarity, or a fresh perspective? Matthew’s weekly newsletter dives into insights that transform not just your relationships, but your entire life. Sign up for free at TheThreeRelationships.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December can be a strangely emotional time—even when everything looks festive on the outside. In this podcast, Matthew revisits “Complicated Christmas,” a message created for anyone whose holiday doesn’t match the picture-perfect version we so often see online.If you’ve ever felt the weight of loneliness, grief, anxiety, or that uneasy mix of emotions that tends to surface as the year winds down, this podcast is a reminder that you’re far from alone—and that what you’re feeling is more common than you think.---►► If this season feels especially heavy and you don’t have someone you can talk to right now, Matthew AI is here for you. It’s a private, judgment-free space to sort through what you’re feeling, get grounded, and feel a little less alone—anytime you need it. You can try it now for free at AskMH.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early dating has a sneaky way of turning us into versions of ourselves we don’t even like. You start off calm, confident, grounded . . . and suddenly you’re overthinking texts or pulling back in ways that don’t feel true to who you are. If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t like who I am with this person,” there’s a reason for that, and it’s not because you’re broken.In this week’s episode, Matthew breaks down how early dating so often goes wrong without anyone meaning for it to. More importantly, he explains how to lead instead of react, and how that shift can turn dating from exhausting into something that actually brings out the best in you.---►► FREE Video Training: “Dating With Results” at DatingWithResults.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know the feeling. We start speaking to or dating someone and we begin to get excited about them . . . but then as soon as we show interest, they start to pull away. This can be painful and demoralizing. But why does this happen? Is it them, or is it us? In this episode, Stephen and I break down a number of “them” and “us” scenarios. For instance: • Some people loathe themselves so much that they devalue anyone who starts to see value in them. • Others might have an obsession with attainment, and once they “get” you, they just move on to their next quest. Thankfully, in these examples, you want to scare off a person like that. But sometimes our actions may inadvertently scare them off. For example: when they see us valuing them more than we should, especially given the stage of the relationship we’re currently in.---►► Matthew Hussey’s free Three Relationships newsletter isn’t just about dating—it’s about creating a life you love. Get practical advice and heartfelt wisdom delivered to your inbox every Friday. Sign up for free at TheThreeRelationships.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.