In this wide-ranging interview, Sam and I talk about his wild journey to find his true self.  From becoming a parent while a Military Policeman in the Army to enjoying the embraces received from both men and women in his local Cuddle Club, Sam walks us through how he took a hard look at his needs and his struggles and have actively searched for solutions and fulfillment. Some powerful comments Sam made in the interview are:

• “It looks like the purpose of dating is to have sex.”
• “Things started to devolve quickly.”
• “[I did] a self-inventory [to figure out] who I am, what I want, and how to get it!”
• “I just came out to my son!”
• “I have been touch starved for many years and that contributes to my depression.”
• “It’s been so freeing to step off the relationship escalator and just show up for each other.”
• “That level of intimacy & vulnerability is something I really love and am leaning into.”
• “Where are you right now and how do we explore this connection?”

I have known Sam for a couple of months now and his thirst for honest and open-minded dialogue, support for others’ in their journey, and openness to vulnerability is always incredibly refreshing. I am very excited to post this interview and know there is a follow up interview in our future!

We hope you enjoy hearing about Sam's story. If you feel a special curiosity or connection with Sam or have any general comments, concerns, or suggestions, please either contact me through my website of www.DatingIRL.net, this podcast's post on my social media pages: IG: @dating_i.r.l or @the_mindful.dating_coach, Facebook: @DatingIRLChicago, or Linked In: Dating IRL or you can write me at larissa@DatingIRL.net with details. Thank you so much!

If you'd like to join the waitlist to be interviewed for this podcast, please submit initial details at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/220737535002043. Thank you & hopefully we'll connect again soon. =)