It's been weeks. Maybe months. You're wondering what happened to the woman who used to want you. She's wondering what happened to the guy who used to romance her. And neither of you is talking about it.

In this episode, Dennis Procopio (The Bro Coach®) and Andrew Bontz get primal. After diving deep into philosophy, spirituality, and the Man Code, it's time to talk about the thing most guys won't admit they're struggling with: why you're not getting sex, and what you're actually getting wrong.

This isn't about tricks or tactics. It's about understanding that she needs emotional connection before physical intimacy, and you need to check the romantic boxes before you check hers. Dennis breaks down why communication is the gateway to better sex, why performance kills intimacy, and what it actually takes to go from dead bedroom to deep connection.

TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro: Let's Talk About Getting Laid 2:21 - Why Sex Matters (And Why It's Not the Priority) 6:38 - The Signs She's Not Romantically Fulfilled 8:18 - The Typical Scenario: Kids, Work, Doom Scrolling, No Sex 14:30 - Why Grabbing Boobs Doesn't Work (What She Actually Needs) 22:45 - The Emotional Connection Before Physical Intimacy 31:15 - Taking Chances and Reintroducing Romance 38:20 - Why Most Guys Are Performers (And Why That Kills Intimacy) 42:50 - Communication During Sex: Ask What She Wants 48:22 - If You Can't Laugh During Sex, You're Doing It Wrong 51:23 - The Porn Problem and Talking About Desires 53:10 - Check the Romantic Boxes First 54:34 - Closing: Happy Holidays and New Year's Resolutions

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why men prioritize sex and women prioritize communication (and why both matter)
• The signs your wife/girlfriend is not romantically fulfilled
• Why "grabbing boobs" isn't foreplay (what emotional connection actually looks like)
• How to reintroduce romance and take chances on intimacy
• Why being a performer kills connection (and what presence actually means)
• The importance of communication during sex: ask what she wants
• Why you need to be able to laugh during sex
• Check all the romantic boxes before expecting physical intimacy
• How to have the conversation about wanting more sex without making it weird

WATCH THIS IF YOU

• It's been weeks or months since you had sex with your partner
• You're frustrated but don't know how to talk about it
• You think you're doing everything right but she's still not interested
• You're making advances but getting shut down
• You prioritize sex over emotional connection
• You're a performer in bed instead of being present
• You want practical advice on fixing a dead bedroom

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ABOUT THE BRO COACH® PODCAST Not red-pill. Not therapy. Just the evolved man's blueprint for strength, presence, and purpose. Hosted by Dennis Procopio, founder of Man-UP! Life Coaching. 25,000+ hours coaching high-achieving men who succeed professionally but struggle with relationships, meaning, and fulfillment.

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You came back. That means you're ready for the dig deeper.

In Part 1, Dennis Procopio (The Bro Coach®) and Andrew Bontz covered the first 5 principles. Part 2 gets into the metaphysical heavy lifting. The final 5 principles take you from having faith in the infinite nature of existence to practicing transcendence, good words and thoughts, good deeds, and ultimately, being home. Not just at home. Being home.

This isn't surface-level self-improvement. This is philosophy for men who want to understand the mechanics of reality, the nature of creation, and what it means to live with purpose. If you're here for the abs, you're about to get the enlightenment.

TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro: Continuing The Man Code 1:23 - Quick Recap: The First 5 Principles 7:05 - Principle 6: Practice Faith in the Infinite Nature of Existence 17:30 - Principle 7: Practice Transcendence 35:40 - Principle 8: Practice Good Words and Thoughts 48:10 - Principle 9: Practice Good Deeds 52:30 - Principle 10: Practice Being Home 56:40 - Andrew's Story: What Unconditional Love Actually Feels Like 1:00:16 - Final Takeaway: Stillness, Good Words, Good Deeds, Be Home

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why faith in infinite existence is mechanical understanding, not religious dogma
• How transcendence works: moving beyond ego without losing yourself
• The power of good words and thoughts to overwrite negative self-talk
• Why good deeds matter more than good intentions
• What "being home" means and why it's the point of all 10 principles
• How unconditional love shows up in brotherhood
• The three-part summary: practice stillness, good words and deeds, be home

WATCH THIS IF YOU

• Finished Part 1 and want the rest of the Man Code
• Are ready for philosophical depth with practical application
• Want metaphysics without religious BS
• Struggle with negative self-talk and want tools to overwrite it
• Are looking for what "home" means beyond a physical place
• Are a high-achieving man who senses something deeper is missing

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ABOUT THE BRO COACH PODCAST Not red-pill. Not therapy. Just the evolved man's blueprint for strength, presence, and purpose. Hosted by Dennis Procopio, founder of Man-UP! Life Coaching. 20,000+ hours coaching high-achieving men who succeed professionally but struggle with relationships, meaning, and fulfillment.

Weekly episodes on modern masculinity, discipline, leadership, relationships, brotherhood, spirituality, and the inner work that separates good from great.

SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week on life coaching for men, modern masculinity, and the evolved man's path to purpose.

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FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE Dennis Procopio, The Bro Coach | Andrew Bontz, CRO Man-UP! Life Coaching

You came looking for a code. Rules to live by. A framework for how to show up as a man. What you're about to get is something deeper, and it might feel a little weird at first.

Most guys want clear answers: Do this, not that. Be this kind of man. But the truth is, every man needs his own code. Something he can justify his choices with, something he can live and die by. In this episode, Dennis Procopio (The Bro Coach®) and Andrew Bontz break down the first 5 of 10 ancient principles that form the foundation of the Man-UP! coaching culture.

This isn't your typical self-help checklist. Dennis wrote these principles in a style that one listener called "ancient, almost mystical." They're philosophical, challenging, and designed to make you think, not just do. Come for the abs, stay for the enlightenment.

🎯 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro: Why Every Man Needs a Code 3:21 - What the Man Code Actually Is (And Why It's Written This Way) 4:15 - Principle #1: Practice Being Peace (Stillness in Motion and Rest) [Add remaining timestamps from actual episode] 27:45 - Principle #4: You Are Strong (Brotherly Love & Why Attacking Each Other Attacks Humanity) 42:30 - The Pizza Metaphor: Why We're All Connected 47:55 - Principle #5: Practice Respect for All Creation 52:00 - "Come for the Abs, Stay for the Enlightenment" 56:25 - What Makes This Different From Other Life Coaches

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Why every man needs his own code (and how to create one you can live by)
• The first 5 principles of the Man-UP! Man Code
• Practice being peace: stillness in all situations, even in motion
• Why "a weak man imagines love is weakness and hatred is strength"
• The brotherhood principle: when one man attacks another, humanity attacks itself
• The pizza slice metaphor: why separation is an illusion
• How to practice respect for all creation without losing your masculine edge
• Why Dennis's approach feels "like home" compared to generic life coaching
• The philosophy behind "come for the abs, stay for the enlightenment"

✅ THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF: → You're looking for a code to live by but tired of surface-level rules → You want structure with depth, not just another checklist → You're ready for philosophical masculinity that actually makes sense → You value intellectual rigor mixed with practical application → You're curious about spirituality but skeptical of cookie-cutter coaching → You want to understand the "why" behind the principles, not just the "what" → You've sensed there's something different about Dennis's approach

🔗 READY TO GO DEEPER? If you're a high-achieving man ready to develop your own code and optimize every area of your life (career, relationships, health, mindset, and purpose), schedule a complimentary 30-minute strategy session: 👉 https://www.manuplifecoaching.com/application

📱 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 https://brocoach.com 📸 Instagram: @manuplifecoaching 🎵 TikTok: @manuplifecoaching 📝 Read the full Man Code blog post: https://www.manuplifecoaching.com/post/man-code-for-modernity

ABOUT THE BRO COACH® PODCAST Not red-pill. Not therapy. Just the evolved man's blueprint for strength, presence, and purpose. Hosted by Dennis Procopio, founder of Man-UP! Life Coaching, with 20,000+ hours coaching driven men aged 25-60 who succeed professionally but struggle with relationships, meaning, and inner fulfillment.

Weekly episodes on discipline, leadership, relationships, brotherhood, spirituality, and the inner work that separates good from great.

COMING NEXT WEEK: Part 2 - The final 5 principles of the Man Code, including "Practice Faith in the Infinite Nature of Existence," "Practice Transcendence," and "Practice Being Home."

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