In this solo episode, Shaun shares a personal confession that kicks off a real conversation about coping, cravings, and the oddly human ways we try to take the edge off.

He also gets into self-soothing, emotional patterns, and what it means to actually give yourself what you need instead of just grabbing the nearest distraction. There’s also listener Q&A on sex, flirting, and gym crush energy, plus a few side roads that make this episode feel equal parts advice column, voice note, and comedy detour.

If you like your relationship advice with heart, humor, and a little chaos, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

(00:26) Welcome and teaser

(00:59) What’s giving me chi

(04:24) My dirty little secret

(12:25) Inner child needs

(16:46) Term: hobosexual

(19:44) Sons Versus New Love

(20:40) Engaged update reality check

(22:56) Reviews, voicemails, and break

(24:27) Sex curiosity and gym flirting

(32:04) Taboo hookup and housekeeping

Send Shaun your questions at +1 (415) 494-9559 or email him at podcast@thelovedrive.com. Voicemails and voicememos are preferred, but texts/emails are OK too.

To submit a guest, please do so here: https://shaungalanos.com/podcast/

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Links:

He moved in after 8 days reel

The Feels — IRL singles events and mindful dating experiences

Yes/No/Maybe worksheet for talking about sex

Shaun's love camp

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