In this episode Ted and Patrick dive into real-life listener questions, tackling topics like staying present with your partner and kids while managing a demanding career, navigating dating when someone isn’t your “type” but has a strong emotional connection, and finding self-forgiveness while making peace with past mistakes. 💬 Send us your questions in the comments or at mandownpodcast@varianceincorporated.com Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzsGH4hM9TxHC4hHPvgMJw X: https://x.com/ManDownPodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:lm4shifbvs6k63eb54k2gmho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandown.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mandownpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Intro 00:07 Episode Intro 00:42 Why Hiring a Cleaner Isn’t as Simple as You Think 04:38 Reader Questions 05:04 #1 Navigating Physical and Emotional Attraction 14:17 #2 Balancing Work and Family Life 25:45 #3 Finding Self-Forgiveness and Peace 43:55 #4 Rewiring Your Brain for Better Habits 50:00#5 What Scene in Lost in Translation Made Patrick Cry? 52:08 Art Doesn’t Always Need to Make Sense 54:00 Outro (Subscribe and Send Us Your Questions)