Episodes

What happens when the desire for connection makes you overlook the warning signs? In this episode of The Rez Podcast, Reza sits down with Navy veteran and Couple O’ Nukes podcast host Mr. Whiskey for a candid conversation about dating as a young service member and the lessons he learned about trust, boundaries, and self worth. Having enlisted at 17, Mr. Whiskey shares his experiences navigating loneliness, demanding schedules, dating stereotypes, and a relationship he later recognized as manip...

Can you build a life filled with love, purpose, and meaningful work while living with bipolar disorder? In this deeply personal episode of The Rez Podcast, Reza sits down with mental health advocate, TEDx speaker, and author Susan Johnson. Both living with bipolar I disorder, they share an honest conversation about acceptance, recovery, and the fear of being judged for a diagnosis. Susan opens up about her first manic episode, rebuilding her life after a difficult period, and the family suppor...

Are live streaming apps bringing us closer together, or filling a void in our everyday lives? In this episode of The Rez Podcast, Reza sits down with Nick, known online as DJ Yaboi, for an honest conversation about friendship, attention, money, and community on MeetMe. Nick shares how he went from podcasting to live streaming, finding friendships and connections that opened doors in the music industry. Reza and Nick also reflect on how MeetMe’s DJ community, including DJ Norcal, helped them de...

What makes someone magnetic before they even say a word? And can being honest about your nerves create a stronger connection than trying to appear perfectly confident? In this episode of The Rez Podcast, Reza sits down with coach and Conscious Mastery podcast host Krystal Ward to explore confidence, attraction, and the beliefs we bring into our relationships. Krystal shares her perspective on how our internal world influences the way we connect with others, blending her coaching approach with ...

What happens to your relationship when the kids move out and it’s just the two of you again? In this episode of The Rez Podcast, Reza sits down with Rick and Clancy Denton, the couple behind The Loud Quiet, to explore life after the kids leave home. Together for 30 years and married for 26, they share the honest question that sparked this chapter: “What if I don’t like us when she leaves?” From the excitement of newfound freedom to the sadness of an empty house, Rick and Clancy open up about r...

This episode is a deeply personal and full-circle moment for Reza. After discovering Real Social Dynamics in 2014, he became immersed in a world that shaped his understanding of confidence, dating, authenticity, self-worth, and personal development. He learned from Owen Cook, the founder of RSD, along with Madison, Julian, Max, Jeff, Todd, and other influential coaches within the organization. More than a decade later, Reza reconnects with Madison for an honest conversation about how dating and ...

Coach and recovering people-pleaser Kori Strobl joins Reza to explain why people-pleasing is not simply about being too nice. It is often a form of self-abandonment driven by anxiety about losing connection. Kori explores how to tolerate tension, recognize what is true for you, and hold boundaries without guilt. She also explains how including yourself in a relationship allows you to connect with others as an equal without becoming selfish.

Relationship and happiness expert Anil Gupta joins Reza to share practical tools for creating a happier life and choosing the right partner. Anil opens up about overcoming one of the darkest periods of his life and explains his happiness formula of giving, gratitude, and growth. He also reveals the three qualities to look for in a partner: integrity, love, and emotional, physical, spiritual, mental, and financial health.

Licensed professional counselor, relationship specialist, author, and Marine veteran Jerry Clark joins Reza for an honest conversation about the blind spots that affect how we love, communicate, and respond to conflict. Jerry shares his journey from anger and survival mode to self-awareness and acceptance, explaining how feedback, forgiveness, and surrendering the need to be right can transform our relationships at any age.