Men on the Path to Love

Relationship coach Bill Simpson offers stories and wisdom, to inspire men be the best version of themselves in relationship and live the life they love.

Men on the Path to Love is a society podcast hosted by Bill Simpson, with 214 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bill Simpson hosts Men on the Path to Love, a society show with 214 episodes published.

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  Episode #35

  The Difference Between Reacting and Responding

  Aug 17, 202625 minS5

  The moment you feel criticized, dismissed, or disrespected, your body can go from zero to sixty before your mind knows what happened. That’s the difference between reacting and responding, and it’s one of the biggest skills emotionally healthy men build when they want better relationships after a breakup or divorce. I explain why a reaction is often automatic, defensive, and shaped by the past, while a response is still honest and direct but chosen on purpose. I share a story about a heated men’s workshop I attended, where two guys get triggered for totally different reasons and what they learned from it. I share my own story that demonstrates even if you react at first, you can still respond and repair afterward. I also revisit the PATH framework from the last episode with practical language you can use in real conflict to help you with responding instead of reacting, and how to repair if you do react. Check out The Difference Between Reacting and Responding , episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email : Bill@menonthepathtolove.com Free Guide : 5 Steps to Understand Why Your Last Relationship Didn't Work Free Guide : 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating Again Website : https://menonthepathtolove.com/ Support The Show: Click Here Beyond the Episode (YouTube) Facebook: Bill Simpson Instagram: @MenOnThePathtoLove LinkedIn : Bill Simpson Substack: @billsimpson44

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  Episode #34

  What Emotionally Healthy Men Do When They Get Triggered

  Aug 10, 202623 minS5

  Triggers happen. They don’t just suddenly stop showing up, but we can stop letting them run our relationships. In this episode, I talk about what a trigger really is, why your body can react before your mind can think, and how old experiences like abandonment, criticism, loss, or unpredictability can show up as defensiveness, shutdown, or anger in the present. I share my own journey of how childhood trauma shaped my reactions in relationships and why getting help changed everything. Then I tell "Keith's" story. His biggest trigger was being told what to do. When he finally connected the dots between his controlling mother and how he reacted in relationships, it made all the difference. From there, I offer the acronym PATH you can use today to help you when you get emotionally triggered... and you will be triggered. We ALL do! Check out the What Emotionally Healthy Men Do When They Get Triggered , episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email : Bill@menonthepathtolove.com Free Guide : 5 Steps to Understand Why Your Last Relationship Didn't Work Free Guide : 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating Again Website : https://menonthepathtolove.com/ Support The Show: Click Here Beyond the Episode (YouTube) Facebook: Bill Simpson Instagram: @MenOnThePathtoLove LinkedIn : Bill Simpson Substack: @billsimpson44

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  Episode #33

  Why Emotionally Healthy Men Don't Need to Win Every Argument

  Aug 3, 202616 minS5

  The urge to “win” an argument can feel like strength, but it often leaves a relationship weaker. In this episode, I address a conflict pattern I’ve lived myself and I see it all the time in men who are rebuilding after breakup or divorce: the need to be right, get the last word, and prove a point, even when the cost is losing connection. I about why this happens, and share "Tarik's" story where his constant correcting seemed small, but to his partner landed as embarrassment and control, creating loneliness in the relationship. From there, I walk through the mindset shifts emotionally healthy men use to disagree differently. If you want better communication, deeper intimacy, and healthier relationships, check out the, Why Emotionally Healthy Men Don't Need to Win Every Argument episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email : Bill@menonthepathtolove.com Free Guide : 5 Steps to Understand Why Your Last Relationship Didn't Work Free Guide : 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating Again Website : https://menonthepathtolove.com/ Support The Show: Click Here Beyond the Episode (YouTube) Facebook: Bill Simpson Instagram: Bill Simpson LinkedIn : Bill Simpson

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  Episode #32

  The Small Things Emotionally Healthy Men Do Differently

  Jul 27, 202623 minS5

  When most men think about changing themselves, they imagine making a huge breakthrough. A life-changing book. A powerful therapy session. A major realization. Those moments certainly matter. But after years of coaching—and doing my own inner work—I've learned something different. The men who create healthier relationships aren't usually doing extraordinary things. They're doing ordinary things...a little differently. In this week's episode of the Men on the Path to Love podcast, I introduce a brand-new series: Living as an Emotionally Healthy Man In this episode, I share: Why emotional health shows up in ordinary moments—not extraordinary ones. My own journey through three divorces, therapy, and the deeper work that transformed my life. Why so many men give up on change too soon. The neuroscience behind why old patterns return—and why that doesn't mean you've failed. The small daily habits that create lasting change in your relationships. If you've ever wondered whether real change is actually possible... I hope this episode reminds you that it is. Not because change happens overnight. But because small, intentional choices—repeated consistently—have the power to change your life. Check out The Small Things Emotionally Healthy Men Do Differently , episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email : Bill@menonthepathtolove.com Free Guide : 5 Steps to Understand Why Your Last Relationship Didn't Work Free Guide : 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating Again Website : https://menonthepathtolove.com/ Support The Show: Click Here Beyond the Episode (YouTube) Facebook: Bill Simpson Instagram: Bill Simpson LinkedIn : Bill Simpson

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  Episode #31

  Becoming a Safe Man

  Jul 20, 202621 minS5

  If you’ve ever thought, “I’m a good man. I provide. I don't hit or yell. So why does my partner still shut down around me?” this conversation goes straight to the uncomfortable answer: emotional safety is not the same as having good intentions. In this episode, I’m closing out my series on becoming the man capable of a healthy relationship by unpacking what it means to be a safe man in relationship. I talk about what emotional safety actually feels like from the other side, and how a man can be nonviolent and still be emotionally unsafe through defensiveness, control, interruption, or conflict avoidance. I share a personal wake up call from couples therapy that forced me to see myself more honestly, and a coaching story about “CJ” and “Nina” where one pattern changed everything. Then I offer a clear path forward using practical relationship tools you can start using to create emotional safety in your current or future relationships. Check out the Becoming a Safe Man , episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email : Bill@menonthepathtolove.com Free Guide : 5 Steps to Understand Why Your Last Relationship Didn't Work Free Guide : 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating Again Website : https://menonthepathtolove.com/ Support The Show: Click Here Beyond the Episode (YouTube) Facebook: Bill Simpson Instagram: Bill Simpson LinkedIn : Bill Simpson

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