

How to Get a Girlfriend with Connell Barrett
Connell Barrett
Yes, you can get a great girlfriend! And dating coach Connell Barrett will show you how to confidently connect with women by being authentic—no creepy pickup moves needed. On the How to Get a Girlfriend Podcast, Connell offers the kinds of tested dating tips he shared in his bestselling book, Dating Sucks but You Don’t, and in his TV appearances (GMA, “Today.”) In his 12 years as a coach, Connell has helped thousands of men in 17 countries find love. No wonder Psychology Today named him “America’s top dating coach for men.” Connell personally faced—and fixed—every common dating problem, from not knowing how to flirt to dating-app struggles to low self-confidence. After meeting his dream girlfriend Jess, Connell now helps nice guys and gentlemen find love by dating with “Radical Authenticity.” Ready to meet your soulmate? Join Connell and his expert guests every week for game-changing advice. Carpe date ’em. Seize the date!
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Apr 2, 2026 • 27min
What’s Your Flirting Level? Why It’s the Secret to Less Ghosting and More Second Dates
There are 6 Levels of Flirting—and if you don’t get second dates, you’re likely stuck at a lower one. So what’s your flirting level? And how do you level up? In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and author Connell Barrett brings the 6 Levels of Flirting to life through real-life stories. It’s time to stop overthinking, flirt with charm, and get a lot more second dates.Episode Highlights:02:24: The Fun Role-play Approach that Sparks Instant Interest06:53: Ben’s Bold “I Want to Kiss You” First-Date Moment11:15: How Connell Finally Escaped the Friend Zone15:55: The Secret to Making Emotional Connections on Dates18:45: How Trevor Ignited Attraction with BeccaBOOK A FREE CALL WITH CONNELL TO LEARN HOW HIS 1-1 COACHING CAN HELP YOU ATTRACT YOUR DREAM GIRLFRIEND: DatingTransformation.com

Mar 24, 2026 • 27min
I Was That Creepy Guy: 5 Brutal Mistakes That Pushed Women Away
Being creepy is every man’s worst fear in dating. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett shares five moments when he accidentally creeped women out. Learn what went wrong, why it happened, and how to avoid these mistakes so you can flirt with confidence, authenticity and charm.Episode Highlights:01:45: I Tried Being a Jerk… and Got Ice Water Dumped On Me04:39: She Looked At Me and Said, “Does This Tactic Actually Work?”07:45: One Crass Joke and the Whole Table Went Silent12:05: I Handed Her a Note and Literally Ran Away19:07: She Came Over with Wine, and I Totally Blew ItBOOK A FREE CALL WITH CONNELL TO LEARN HOW HIS 1-ON-1 DATING COACHING CAN HELP YOU ATTRACT YOUR DREAM GIRLFRIEND: DatingTransformation.com

Mar 19, 2026 • 24min
The 6 Lies About Dating Apps That Cost You Quality Matches
If dating apps don’t work for you, you likely assume that you’re the problem. You’re not. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett breaks down six common lies that sabotage your results. Get ready to fix your profile, attract better matches, and finally turn swipes into dates.Episode Highlights:01:39: Lie #1: You’re Just Not Attractive Enough05:00: Lie #2: You Have to Be Really Good-Looking08:03: Lie #3: You Need Amazing Openers11:21: Lie #4: You Need to Say a Lot in Your Bio14:10: Lie #5: More Matches = More Dates20:02: Lie #6: Dating Apps Want You to Find LoveBOOK A FREE CALL WITH CONNELL TO LEARN HOW HIS 1-1 DATING COACHING CAN HELP YOU ATTRACT YOUR DREAM GIRLFRIEND:DatingTransformation.com

Mar 10, 2026 • 28min
He Wrote WHAT On His Bio? Dating Coach Connell Barrett Roasts Cringe Online Dating Profiles
Online dating is a battlefield, and some bios are self-inflicted wounds. In this episode, dating coach Connell Barrett roasts a dozen of the worst online dating bios. Your profile sounds like Shakespeare compared to the guy who tells women “I want to taste the yum yum.” Plus, Connell shares a dating app strategy you can use today to stand out in your city and finally get some good matches. Listen now!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:01:10: How to Make Your Profile a “Unicorn” in Your City for More Matches14:35: Dating Coach Connell Barrett Roasts the Worst Online Dating Bios EverBOOK A FREE CONSULTATION TO LEARN ABOUT 1-1 DATING COACHING: DatingTransformation.com

Mar 3, 2026 • 45min
I Failed at Approaching Women… Until One Night Changed Everything
Fifteen years ago, he was ready to quit approaching for good. He hated it. Nothing worked. Then a night in Miami changed everything. In this episode of the “How to Get a Girlfriend Podcast,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett talks about this fateful evening. He also shares inspiring success stories from his clients Ken, Jason, and Ray. If you freeze up around beautiful women, this episode is for you.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS01:59: The Night in Miami that Changed Connell’s Dating Life17:01: How Ken Went from Shy Virgin to Getting His First Kiss and First Girlfriend30:08: The Moment Ray Stopped Freezing Up and Started Confidently Meeting WomenBOOK A FREE CALL WITH CONNELL’S TEAM TO LEARN HOW HIS COACHING CAN HELP YOU APPROACH WOMEN: DatingTransformation.com

Feb 17, 2026 • 37min
From ‘I’m Not Feeling It’ to ‘I Can’t Wait to See You Again’ — The 6 Levels of Flirting Mastery
Do you not know how to flirt with women? Have you ever heard those brutal words, “I’m just not feeling it”? Your confusion ends today. For the first time, dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett shares the 6 Levels of Flirting Mastery, giving you a clear, revolutionary roadmap so you’ll always know exactly how to talk to women. Whether you want basic competence or true mastery, get ready to start hearing, “So, when can I see you again?”The 6 Levels of Flirting:02:00: Level 1: Play05:50: Level 2: Clear Statements of Romantic Interest10:31: Level 3: Banter16:10: Level 4: Emotional Connection21:50: Level 5: Physical & Nonverbal Expressiveness27:22: Level 6: Integration & CalibrationBOOK A FREE CONSULT TO FIND OUT IF CONNELL’S DATING-COACHING CAN HELP YOU BECOME AMAZING AT FLIRTING: DatingTransformation.com

Feb 13, 2026 • 38min
7 Make-or-Break Dating Moments to Either Win Her Interest… Or Lose It
There are pivotal moments in dating that determine whether you create romantic sparks with a woman or lose your chance with her entirely. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett breaks down 7 make-or-break moments that will determine when and if you find the relationship you want.Episode Highlights:02:45: Make-or-Break Moment 1: To Approach or Not to Approach?07:30: Make-or-Break Moment 2: When and How to Ask Her Out12:15: Make-or-Break Moment 3: THIS Makes Her Swipe Right16:45: Make-or Break Moment 4: Use Your First-Date Superpower to Escape the Friend Zone23:20: Make-or-Break Moment 5: The Secret to Pre-Date Texting26:05: Make-or-Break Moment 6: How to Pass Her Tests30:10: Make or Break Moment 7: A Texting Move to Stop Getting GhostedBOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL TO SEE IF DATING COACHING IS RIGHT FOR YOU: DatingTransformation.com

Feb 2, 2026 • 22min
I Can’t Believe These Are Real: 15 Dating App Openers Men Actually Sent to Women
“I want to date you… you remind me of my mom.” Yep, a guy actually sent that as an opener. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett breaks down 15 real messages and sorts them into three categories: magnificent, meh, and mortifying. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you might even steal a line or two that actually works.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:01:47: The Insult Opener That Somehow Got a Reply02:43: Say This on the Apps—It’s Genius04:25: The One-word Christmas Message that She (Rightly) Hated08:50: A Line Only Hannibal Lecter Should Use13:43: The Most Painfully Boring First Message on Earth20:02: The Secret to Writing Charming OpenersBOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL TO LEARN WHY AUTHENTICITY IS THE SECRET WEAPON TO ATTRACT YOUR DREAM GIRLFRIEND:www.DatingTransformation.com

Jan 27, 2026 • 53min
“I Thought I Wasn’t Enough… and Then I Met Rachel” (Live Coaching with Charlie)
If you’re an introvert who freezes up around women, help is here. Dating coach Connell Barrett welcomes Charlie, a client who went from from doubting his romantic worth to meeting his dream girlfriend Rachel. Connell and Charlie cover the mindset shifts and real-world wins that worked—and they talk some baseball, too. If you want to find your person, this episode is your roadmap.Episode Highlights:11:38: The Two Toxic Thoughts that Kept Charlie Stuck17:23: The Weekend of Approaching that Changed Everything21:12: The Dating Lesson he Learned from MLB Baseball34:44: The Moment Rachel Saw Him Differently47:05: When He Destroyed His Fear of Rejection53:11: Charlie’s Advice to Introverts who Feel Left BehindBOOK A FREE CALL WITH BESTSELLING AUTHOR CONNELL BARRETT TO LEARN IF 1-ON-1 COACHING IS RIGHT FOR YOU: DatingTransformation.comEMAIL CONNELL TO GET A FREE COPY OF HIS BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: connell@datingtransformation.com

Jan 22, 2026 • 30min
Stop Freezing Up IRL: How to Confidently Talk to Women Anywhere Without Overthinking
You see women you want to meet IRL, but you freeze up, and you don’t know what to say. So you beat yourself up for missing another chance. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett shares his What-to-Say Method. You’ll learn three simple, authentic ways to confidently start conversations—no cheesy pickup lines required.Episode Highlights:01:40: Why You Freeze Up—and How to Break the Cycle04:45: How the What-to-Say Method Gets You Out of Your Head07:45: What to Say at a Coffeeshop09:49: What to Say at a Bar12:04: What to Say at the Gym25:03: Still Hesitating? Here’s the Real Reason You’re Not Approaching and How to Fix ItBOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL TO LEARN HOW HIS 1-ON-1 COACHING CAN HELP YOU APPROACH WOMEN IRL: www.DatingTransformation.com


