Be mysterious. Don’t double-text. Use “tricks” to make her chase you. Yuck! Most dating advice is as outdated as flip phones and Fax machines. The old playbook just doesn’t work. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett unveils his 26 New Dating Rules for 2026. In part 1, he shares how to be kind and confident, why texting “like a girl” is a good thing (seriously!), and reveals the playful dating app opener that women love.

Episode Highlights:

02:05: Why Women Want You to Talk to Them IRL (and How to Do It)

07:05: How to Channel Your First Date Nerves to Spark a Connection

09:14: The Dating App Opener You Must Try

20:50: The Dreaded Mistake to Stop Making on Dates

24:51: Talk about This to NEVER Run Out of Things to Say


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You see women you’d love to meet IRL, but you just don’t know what to say. So you freeze up. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett shares his What-to-Say Method, a simple, rejection-proof framework that makes it easy to meet women in bars, coffee-shops, or the gym. Learn how to start light, flirty conversations without memorized scripts or awkward pickup lines—and finally feel confident talking to women anywhere.

Episode Highlights:

02:17: The What to Say Method: 3 Simple Ways to Break the Ice Anywhere

05:52: Option A: The Charming Compliment

07:15: Option B: The Insightful Question

10:39: Option C: The Playful Observation

17:15: Client Win: How Robbie Went from Anxiety to Instant Coffee Dates

20:45: What to Do if You STILL Freeze When You Want to Talk to Women

BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION CALL WITH CONNELL TO LEARN HOW TO APPLY HIS WHAT-TO-SAY METHOD AND MEET WOMEN IRL:www.DatingTransformation.com

Andrew was the dateless, anxious guy who never approached women. Now, he gets numbers and dates—and after one especially bold effort, two strangers literally applauded him. In this live coaching session with dating coach Connell Barrett, Andrew breaks down the simple, practical strategies that changed everything. Andrew isn’t a natural extrovert. He just did the work. And if he can do this, you can too.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

02:10: From Anxious to Approaching Women Anywhere

35:55: The Daily Confidence Ritual that Changed Everything

38:25: Exactly What Andrew Said to Her that Sparked an Instant Make-out

43:47: The Exact Moment Andrew’s Fear of Approaching Vanished

46:42: What to Say When A Woman You’re Dating Asks, “Are We Exclusive?”


BOOK A FREE CALL WITH BESTSELLING AUTHOR CONNELL BARRETT TO LEARN IF 1-ON-1 COACHING IS RIGHT FOR YOU: DatingTransformation.com

EMAIL CONNELL TO GET A FREE COPY OF HIS BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: connell@datingtransformation.com

Ever had a jaw-dropping dating disaster? Wait until you hear about the guy who sent a cringe-worthy voice note about his date’s breasts… directly to her! But what if a screwup like that gets her MORE into him? In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett answers listener questions, reveals why dating disasters happen, and shares how to recover with confidence and class.

Episode Highlights:

00:54: The Vexing Voice Note: How Screwing Up Can Actually Help You

02:35: Whoops! Connell “Hits On” a Stranger—in Front of His Date

05:40: The 3-Step Framework to Recover from a Dating Disaster

16:47: The Do’s and Don’ts of Sexting

21:58: Exactly How Many Texts to Send to Get a First Date


BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL TO LEARN HOW HIS 1-ON-1 COACHING CAN HELP YOU ATTRACT YOUR DREAM WOMAN: www.DatingTransformation.com

Online dating is changing faster than you can say “swipe.” And not knowing what works on the apps in 2026 will cost you matches, dates… and even keep you from finding love. In this episode, dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett reveals the rest of his 26 new rules for online dating success in 2026. Apply these practical tips to go from frustration to finally getting great dates—just like Connell’s clients do.

Episode Highlights:

01:45: The New Way to Use Audio Prompts on Hinge

10:10: How the “3 Passions Rule” Makes Your Bio Magnetic

12:00: What Causes Swiping Fatigue—and How to Fix It

16:41: How to Set Up a First Date in Just 3 Messages

19:23: Connell’s Texting Framework to Stop Getting Ghosted


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You’re exhausted by the dating apps, right? The endless swiping, the scarcity of matches, the ghosting. The problem? Online dating has changed, and most guys are still using outdated strategies. In this two-part episode, dating coach Connell Barrett breaks down his 26 new rules for online dating in 2026. It’s time to match more, get ghosted less, and finally find your dream woman in the new year.

Episode Highlights:

03:30: The Biggest Myth About Online Dating that Changes Everything

07:20: How to Choose Photos You KNOW Will Work (Backed by Data)

13:27: Survival of the Spiciest: The Prompt Women Respond To

19:02: Replace Your Opening Photo with This

33:12: The Secret to Taking Your Bio from Boring to Swipe-able

BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL TO LEARN HOW HIS COACHING CAN HELP YOU MEET THE GIRLFRIEND YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED: www.DatingTransformation.com

Chances are, you freeze up around women because you’re afraid of seeming weird or creepy. You just don’t want to give women “the ick,” right? In this episode, dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett proudly unveils his new framework: The 6 Icks—the 6 core behaviors that creep women out. Once you know them, you’re free to make confident, calibrated moves without seeming pushy or inappropriate.

Episode Highlights:

02:45: The Moment Connell Learned How to Approach with Charm, Not Creepiness

12:15: The Sex Object Ick: Leading with Sexual Comments that Objectify Women

13:05: The Too Timid Ick: Hesitant, Fearful Energy that Feels Uncomfortable

14:20: The Me-First Ick: Making It About What You Want, Rather than a Win-Win

15:22: The Try-Hard Ick: Desperate Bragging, Instead of Authentic Core Confidence

16:35: The Signal-Blind Ick: Missing or Ignoring Her Cues and Escalating the Wrong Way

20:01: The Agenda Ick: Using Manipulative Tactics & Ignoring Her Boundaries

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH CONNELL TO LEARN HOW 1-ON-1 COACHING CAN HELP YOU MEET WOMEN AND FLIRT WITH CHARM:DatingTransformation.com

Dating sober raises real questions: Will women find you less interesting without alcohol? How do you handle social anxiety at bars or parties without “liquid courage”? And is liquid courage even real? In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett answers 10 questions from sober (and sober-curious) men, revealing how to unlock core confidence, enjoy great dates, and make sobriety your new edge in dating.

WANT TO MEET YOUR DREAM GIRLFRIEND IN 90 DAYS OR LESS? BOOK A FREE CALL WITH CONNELL TO SEE IF HIS 1-ON-1 COACHING IS RIGHT FOR YOU: http://DatingTransformation.com

Most guys need alcohol to approach women. But what if meeting women in bars actually gets easier when you’re sober—if done the right way? In Part 2 of his Sober Dating series, dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett shares his 5-step framework for reaching a fearless flow state when out meeting women, no booze required.

Episode Highlights:

01:58: What Happened When Connell Approached Models Sober

10:03: Getting “Drunk” on Action: the Natural High that Beats Booze

13:48: The 5 Master Steps–Your Framework for Confidently Approaching Women

23:25: How Robbie Went from Frightened to Getting 5 Numbers in One Night

29:30: The Truth about What to Say When You Approach

BOOK A FREE CONSULT WITH CONNELL TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN APPROACH WOMEN WITHOUT THE CRUTCH OF ALCOHOL: DatingTransformation.com

If you struggle with dating, you’re probably addicted to something. Maybe it's “liquid courage,” or settling for so-so relationships, or choosing porn over approaching women. In this 3-part sober dating series, dating coach Connell Barrett shares his 1,000-day journey of sobriety—and offers 3 steps that can help you beat almost any addiction. Whether you want to date sober or get out of your comfort zone, this inspiring episode shows you how to upgrade your love life.

Episode Highlights:

06:54: How a 30-Day “Booze Break” Became 1,000 Days—and a Whole New Life

13:04: “This Is Not Me”: The Moment Connell Knew He Had to Change

19:01: The Liquid Courage Lie

28:00: The Lasting Way to Destroy an Addiction

37:30: Three Steps to Kick Any Habit—and Transform Your Dating Confidence

FOR A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL BARRETT TO SEE IF DATING COACHING IS RIGHT FOR YOU: Go to DatingTransformation.com

If you struggle to start conversations with women, this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend” will help. While taking questions, dating coach Connell Barrett gives you a simple, reliable ice-breaker you can use anywhere to talk to women—without it feeling awkward. He also reveals how much height and looks actually matter to women (hint: not much!). And you won’t believe what one guy is willing to do to his body to become taller.

Episode Highlights:

01:32: “Connell, How Do I Make Women Chase Me?”

08:25: “How Do I Start Conversations without Making It Awkward?”

11:55: “What Actually Makes Women Attracted to Men?”

17:30: “How Important Are a Guy’s Looks to Women?”

22:57: “Should I Get Leg-Lengthening Surgery to Become Taller?”

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Do you feel like you’re just not charismatic? It’s frustrating to see outgoing guys succeed with women, while you feel stuck. But what if you could become charismatic to women today, without changing who you are? Dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett reveals his Charisma Code—the 3-part formula that helps introverts become magnetic to women. Get ready to discover the E=MC² of dating to unlock real charisma.

Episode Highlights:

01:48: The Charisma Code Formula: AE + P + Pl = Charisma

02:40: How Connell First Applied it for a Great First Date

07:37: Authentic Expression (AE): Why Your Uniqueness Unlocks True Charisma

12:42: Presence (P): How to Get Out of Your Head when Talking to Women

19:05: Playfulness (Pl): The Flirting Secret Women Want You to Know

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Are you unsure how to flirt with women? Dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett shares 5 flirty banter secrets that help you create chemistry, avoid awkward silences, and get her into you. These simple techniques work both in-person and on the dating apps. It’s time to go from boring to being great at banter.

Episode Highlights:

2:11: Secret #1: How to Tease Her without Crossing the Line

6:48: Secret #2: Make Her the Seducer (A Fun Roleplay that Women Love)

10:40: Secret #3: The 5 Best Banter Topics that Ignite Chemistry

17:12: Secret #4: How to Spark Attraction with Sarcasm

20:28: Secret #5: The Playful Pivot: Never Run Out of Things to Say Again!


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Have you ever liked a woman who chose a total jerk over you? It stings and makes you wonder, “What does he have that I don’t?” In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett helps a listener learn why the woman he was dating went back to her toxic ex—and what to do differently to attract the wonderful relationship he deserves.

Highlights of this Episode:

01:31: The Real Reason Women Sometimes Choose Jerks Over Good Guys

07:12: Why Nice Guys like You Can Date Wonderful Women—If You Do One Thing

26:15: How to Fearlessly Ask Out Your Crush


TO TAKE YOUR DATING RESULTS TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL, BOOK A FREE CALL WITH CONNELL TO LEARN ABOUT 1-1 COACHING: http://www.DatingTransformation.com


EMAIL CONNELL FOR A FREE COPY OF HIS NO. 1 AMAZON BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Connell@datingtransformation.com

Has it been months—or even years—since you had a first date with an incredible woman? In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett explains why your options are scarce, and how to fix it. He’ll walk you through three proven ways to meet women so you can go from zero dates to two quality dates a week.

You’re About to Learn:

02:25: Why You’re Dateless (and Why It’s About to Change)

04:55: How Connell Went from Lonely to Landing 3 Dates in 3 Nights

07:03: A Trio of New, Powerful Ways to Get an Abundance of Dates


TO TAKE YOUR DATING RESULTS TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL, BOOK A FREE CALL WITH CONNELL TO LEARN ABOUT 1-1 COACHING: http://www.DatingTransformation.com

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If you struggle to talk to women or feel stuck in the friend zone, you need to hear Tony’s story. A shy, single dad and software engineer, Tony was dateless when he began working with Connell. By learning how to flirt with women and bring confidence to every date, Tony met his dream girlfriend, Jennifer. In this episode, he shares the exact shifts and flirting techniques that helped him succeed—so you can find love, too.

Episode Highlights:

01:54: Why Tony Felt Women Didn’t Want Him

03:31: The Self-Doubt Voice that Keeps Men Single—and How to Silence It

12:36: Steal the “Time Traveler” Online Dating Opener that Got Jennifer’s Attention

17:36: How Tony Escaped the Friend Zone on His First Date

21:20: The First Date that Changed Everything

27:53: Tony’s Take—the One Move Every Shy, Single Guy Should Make


TO TAKE YOUR DATING RESULTS TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL, BOOK A FREE CALL WITH CONNELL TO LEARN ABOUT 1-1 COACHING: http://www.DatingTransformation.com

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Do you worry you’re “too nice”? Tired of seeing women date jerks? It’s time to own being a nice guy! The truth is, women actually prefer kind men over “alpha males,” if you make 3 key moves. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett shares these tested tips. Plus—the powerful lesson he learned from a Maxim model. Nice guys can finish first with women, and this episode shows you how.

Episode Highlights:

04:41: Move #1: Ignore the “Alpha Male” Myth

09:05: What 64,000 Women Actually Want in a Man (It’s Not Looks or Money)

16:13: Move #2: Be a Man with a Game Plan

20:26: Maxim Model: “Nice Guys are Sexy, if They Do One Thing”

22:24: Move #3: Direct the Date to Quickly Spark Attraction


TO TAKE YOUR DATING RESULTS TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL, BOOK A FREE CALL WITH CONNELL TO LEARN ABOUT 1-1 COACHING: http://www.DatingTransformation.com

EMAIL CONNELL FOR A FREE COPY OF HIS NO. 1 AMAZON BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Connell@datingtransformation.com

Dating apps feel rigged, and IRL approaches are just plain awkward, right? How are you supposed to find love today? In this encore episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” author Tim Molnar draws from his insightful new book, “Date Smarter,” to offer practical, research-backed dating strategies. A data-driven dating expert, Molnar shares what works both on the apps and in real life—including one move that has TRIPLED Hinge matches for some singles.

Highlights of this Episode Include:

05:11: The Primacy Effect: Why the First 5 Minutes of a Date are Make or Break

09:45: How to Make Sure You Get Date No. 22

1:07: How to Get 500 Percent (!) Better Approach Results with the “Small Favor” Strategy

26:13: 100,000 Swipes, Zero Dates—Why Some Men Fail on the Apps

44:16: Why Paid Dating Apps (Not the Free Ones) Give You a Better Shot at Love

47:12: How to Instantly Triple Your Number of Hinge Dates

54:07: Why Tim’s IRL Approaches Got Him 10 Times More Second Dates than the Apps Did

Listen now and triple your number of Hinge matches!


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http://www.TimothyMolnar.com

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Why do “nice guys” get friend-zoned while jerks get the girl? In this episode, dating coach Connell Barrett smashes the “Nice Guy” myth, settles the debate over who should pay on a first date, and shares the time he flew cross-country to surprise a woman he’d never met—with an unexpected “gift.” You will laugh. You will cringe. Listen now!

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Do you fear that approaching women might get you labeled a creep—or even socially shunned? Connell’s client Ajay once felt that way. Drowning in toxic Reddit advice, Ajay believed that women didn’t want to meet good guys like him. In this episode of ‘How to Get a Girlfriend,” he tells Connell how he went from feeling terrified to approach women to confidently meeting cool, cute girls. It turns out, women actually LIKE good guys.

Highlights of this Episode:

01:45: Ajay’s Greatest Fear that Kept Him from Approaching Women

07:54: How He Met 6 Women in One Day—and Transformed His Confidence

13:15: The Instant Kiss that Led to Ajay’s Spiritual Breakthrough

22:29: The Biggest Reddit Lie About Approaching… Exposed!

28:08: “Get off Reddit!” Ajay’s Unfiltered Advice to Escape Toxic Masculinity


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