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The Akkeri Podcast - Episode #16
March 30th, 2025
How to Be the 'Right Man' & Find the 'Right Woman' with Dr Ron Johnson

Psychologist & author, Dr Ron Johnson, is back with the final part of our four-part series on his book 'Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work, Wine, and Women', and we are tackling the last 'W' of Women.

This episode covers:

  • How men can find "the right woman" (& what it means to be "the right man")

  • A framework for communicating thoughts & feelings with women

  • The importance of the concept of hurt & the emotion of sadness in a man's maturation

  • Why sadness/sorrow is our most important emotion

If you haven’t already listened to the 3 previous episodes with Dr Ron, be sure to check those out and his book 'Balls' with the links below.

Find Dr Ron Johnson Here:

Website: MidlandsPsychological.com

Facebook: @MidlandsPsychological

Instagram: @MidlandsPsychological

YouTube: @MidlandsPsychological

Book: 'Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work, Wine, and Women'

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