What if I told you that the reason sex should be saved for marriage is because of brain chemistry?

When a man and woman intimately connect there is more than physical contact. A hormone in the brain is released which causes you to bond with the person. That bonding can be powerful in marriage, but deadly in dating. What if you bond with the wrong person? What if the bonding disrupts clear thinking and prevents you from making a wise life decision?

In this week’s episode of Change the Odds the Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Barbara Wilson, a clinical psychologist and national speaker on the issues of marriage, sex, and intimacy. She has also written The Invisible Bond and Kiss Me Again. (Listen here: Apple, Spotify)

Happy Book Anniversaries

Yesterday and today serve as book anniversaries.

One year ago, we launched Stay In Your Lane at the Thrive Leadership Conference. 11,000 copies later the message is spreading. Rarely does a day go by in which someone doesn’t stop me and tell me about a way the book has impacted their lives.

Seven years ago today, Friends, Partners & Lovers launched. Years later and I’m still talking about the basic principles of that book. Every day, someone takes the FPL Assessment and learns a little more about becoming a better spouse.

For those of you who have long supported my work, thank you. For those who are new to Change the Odds, pick up both books and you won’t be disappointed.

I Finally Have Friends

Today we are at the Thrive Leadership Conference. We are announcing the launch of our new Thrive Podcast Network. It’s a privilege to join with my friends, Mark Clark, Wesley Towne, Dominic Done, Morgan Truel, Leslie Johnston, and Andrew McCourt as we each engage a variety of leaders on the issues that matter most today.

Over the coming months, I will highlight the work of some of these friends. I would highly encourage you to check out their podcasts and subscribe to those which interest you.

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