From farm life to Playboy, Michelena Rose has never been afraid to do things her own way.In this episode, we talk dating, sexuality, confidence, motherhood, boundaries, and the surprising freedom that comes from being unapologetically yourself. Plus, Michelena shares some of the wildest stories from her unconventional journey.

What happens when the man who “has it all together” secretly feels emotionally disconnected?This week, Joshua Jones sits down with Rose Leopold, founder of Space to Cry, to unpack the hidden emotional weight many men carry behind success, relationships, intimacy, and masculinity.From vulnerability and emotional suppression to loneliness, pressure, and modern dating, this conversation dives into what men rarely say out loud — and why so many are silently struggling.

What happens when you stop pretending your desires fit neatly inside society’s rules?This week, Joshua sits down with author, creator, and self-proclaimed taboo destroyer Cidney Green for one of the wildest conversations the Bachelor Pad has had yet. From having multiple partners at the same time to challenging the way we think about monogamy, shame, sexuality, and freedom, nothing is off limits.Together, we unpack why society is often more comfortable with violence than honest conversations about sex — and how guilt, religion, and cultural expectations shape the way we love.

How do you know when a relationship is over…and you’re just afraid to admit it?Too many people stay in relationships, careers, and routines that quietly destroy them—simply because comfort feels safer than change. In this raw and brutally honest episode, relationship coach and psychologist Catherine Kastany exposes the hidden ways we lose ourselves trying to keep love, peace, or stability alive.From ignoring your intuition to confusing attachment with love, this conversation is the wake-up call people don’t realize they need.Josh : Insta TikTokCatherine : Insta Podcast

This week, Josh sits down with Alex E. Edwards, author of Mortgage Before Marriage, to talk about the role money plays in modern relationships.From financial red flags and emotional intelligence to prenups, dating with intention, and building wealth before marriage, this conversation challenges the idea that love alone is enough.

Most people think dating is about finding “the one.”But what if the people having the best relationships… are just better at something most of us avoid?Communication. The real kind. The uncomfortable kind.In this episode, we sit down with George Goulburn—a man who’s been paid to be the “perfect partner”… and has seen what women actually want when the masks come off.And here’s the twist:It’s not what most men think.

You’re crushing it in your career… but your relationships? Not hitting the same.In this episode, Joshua Jones and Anutza Bellissimo get real about the hidden trade-offs of being a high achiever—why ambition can quietly sabotage your love life, and the patterns no one warns you about.We get into:Why success can make emotional intimacy harder (not easier)The subtle ways stress shows up in your relationshipsThe mindset shift that changes everythingIf you’ve ever thought, “I have everything I wanted… so why does this part feel off?”—this one’s for you.Because being the CEO of your life isn’t just about winning… it’s about not losing the people who matter along the way.

Most people don’t struggle with dating… they struggle with connection.In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Josh sits down with Paul Aaron Travis to break down why modern relationships feel so confusing—and why we keep repeating the same patterns even when we “know better.” From ghosting and emotional unavailability to the addictive “spark” we chase, this conversation dives into what’s really happening beneath the surface.We unpack:Why you’re attracted to people who aren’t good for youThe psychology behind ghosting (and why it’s so damaging)Why dating apps didn’t break dating… they exposed usThe difference between authenticity vs. performance in relationshipsHow “authintimacy” (authentic + intimacy) changes everythingWhy loneliness, disconnection, and shallow interactions are risingIf you’ve ever felt alone inside a relationship… this one’s going to hit.Because real connection isn’t about finding the perfect person—it’s about being real enough to actually be seen.

Joining Josh inside the Bachelor Pad is Bella Krutik, relationship and feminine embodiment coach, opens up about heartbreak, healing, and the patterns that shape our love lives.From divorce to deep self-discovery, Bella shares how presence, emotional awareness, and feminine embodiment can transform the way we show up in relationships.This episode explores how pain can become a catalyst for growth—and how breaking old patterns can lead to more authentic connection.

Why do successful, self-aware women keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners?In this episode of The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad, Josh sits down with trauma-informed relationship coach Lauren Venables to break down how unresolved trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and attachment patterns impact dating, intimacy, and emotional safety in modern relationships.We explore the difference between chemistry and compatibility, why you might confuse intensity with connection, and how childhood experiences can influence partner selection later in life. Lauren shares practical tools for building emotional self-trust, setting healthy boundaries, and understanding masculine and feminine energy dynamics to create safer, more fulfilling relationships.If you struggle with anxious attachment, avoidant partners, fear of vulnerability, or repeating toxic relationship patterns, this conversation offers actionable strategies for healing relationship trauma and developing secure attachment in dating and long-term partnerships.Learn how to:Stop attracting emotionally unavailable partnersRecognize trauma bonding vs real intimacyBuild emotional safety in relationshipsSet boundaries without losing connectionUnderstand attachment styles in datingCreate secure, healthy long-term relationships👉 Subscribe for more conversations on modern dating, emotional intelligence, and relationship psychology.