In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Andre Paradis—Relationship Coach, NLP Coach, Two-time Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, and founder of Project Equinox Coaching—to unpack the real reasons love feels so hard right now and what men actually need in order to commit.
Andre shares his extraordinary journey from professional dancer (yes, he toured with Michael Jackson and Prince) to relationship coach, and breaks down the masculine/feminine polarity principles that determine whether attraction and desire last—or quietly fade away.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why equality kills intimacy—and what to do instead
- What men really need before they can commit
- What makes a man leave a relationship that “seems fine”
- How early sex can block the foundation of lasting love
- How to reignite polarity when the spark has faded
- The communication habits that keep couples connected vs. disconnected
Whether you’re single and wondering why love isn’t sticking, in a long-term relationship that feels more like a business partnership, or just trying to understand what men are actually thinking—this episode is for you.
Guest Bio — Andre Paradis
Andre Paradis is a relationship and communication specialist with over 18 years of study, training, and applied research in male/female dynamics. He holds 17 professional certifications including NLP and Hypnosis, and has trained extensively under some of the most respected names in the field—including Dr. Pat Allen, Esther Perel, Dr. John Gray, Alison Armstrong, and Shaunti & Jeff Feldhahn.
His work is grounded in Nature, Science, Evolutionary Biology, Anthropology, Human Chemistry, and Psychology—not personal opinion. Through his company Project Equinox Coaching, Andre helps men and women learn to communicate deeply, balance their masculine and feminine energies, and build strong, lasting, fulfilling love relationships. He is also a Men’s Work Facilitator and an Ordained Minister who has officiated the weddings of many of his own clients.
Andre is a Two-time Amazon #1 Bestselling Author and has spent nearly two decades helping people have the conversations about love, intimacy, and connection that most people don’t know how to start.
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Host Bio — Dr. Stacy Friedman
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.
She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.
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