Inner Confidence Podcast
The Inner Confidence Podcast with Robbie Kramer is a weekly podcast that brings you the most cutting edge dating and lifestyle advice for men. Topics include attraction, dating, making friends, fitness, wealth hacking, and lifestyle design.
Where Being Overweight Actually Hurts Your Dating Life (And How to Fix It) - Ep 341
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If you've ever assumed a girl in great shape would only want a guy with abs, or watched every diet die the first Friday your buddies asked you out - this one's for you.
I've lost the weight twice: 215 to 155 in 100 days after a $5,000 bet with a buddy, then 190 to 165 after the same bet with my wife, Maria. Being heavy doesn't stop you getting girls, but it's a handicap. A big one on the apps and at the beach, a small one in a cold city...
Read Her Mixed Signals Like a Pro ( Ep 340 )
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A girl told one of my guys she doesn't kiss on the first date. Twenty minutes later she was all over him in the elevator. She wasn't lying. She was telling him how she wants to be seen, not the rules for the night, and if he'd taken her literally he would have gone home with a hug and a "no chemistry."
This one is for guys who are getting dates and then...
Dating Apps or Approaching Women? Which One Actually Works in 2026? ( Ep 339 )
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Most guys pick one, the apps or approaching and whichever one they pick, they end up stuck, because each one on its own is missing half of what you need.
The apps are a texting gym. When a girl matches you, she's already said yes to something, so if you can't turn the match into a date, it's your texting. I break down the four mistakes that kill most chats: sending more t...
If You Freeze Before Approaching Women, Watch This ( Ep 338 )
Ever seen a woman you wanted to talk to, felt your whole body lock up, and watched her walk away while you came up with reasons it wasn't the right moment? This episode is about why that happens and the only thing that actually fixes it.
Most guys want to stop being nervous first and then go approach. That order has never worked for anybody. The nerves last until you're comfortable, and the only thing that makes you comfortable is exposure. And here's the part almost every beginner gets wrong: the fear wears off...
Why Dating Apps Don't Work Anymore In 2026 ( And What Replaced Them ) w/ Scot McKay ( Ep 337 )
If the apps have cost you confidence rather than dates, this one explains why.
Scott McKay has coached men since 2005 and met his wife on Match.com twenty years ago, back when online dating actually worked. He's not anti-app , his point is that the feedback the apps gave you was never real data about you.
Here's what happened. Around 2011, the correct advice was to swipe on everyone and sort it out later. So women opened the app to hundreds of likes from men who had never read their profile...
The 5 Books Every Man Should Read Before Any Dating Advice ( Ep 336 )
Have you ever read a dating book, felt fired up for a week, then noticed nothing actually changed? Or you've got a shelf full of self-help books and the same results you had three years ago.
One of the guys in my community asked for an updated five-book list, so here are the five I'd hand a guy today â and why the order matters more than the list.
He put it best: when he first met me, he was trying to put icing on a shitty cake. Most guys wa...
eHarmony Couldn't Find Him a Match. He's Now Coached Men for 20 Years. w/ JT Tran ( Ep 335 )
Have you ever felt like there's one thing about you that you can't change, your height, your race, your face, your age and that it's the reason none of this is working?
My guest is JT Tran, the Asian Playboy. Former aerospace engineer, 5'4", and coaching men for over 20 years. When he moved to LA, eHarmony refunded his membership because they couldn't find him a single match. At speed dating he ticked yes on every woman in the room and still got zero back.
We get into the Toronto...
Stop Avoiding Female Friends ( Ep 334 )
Most dating advice tells you to keep female friends at arm's length. Don't get too close, don't be too available, don't become her emotional support guy.
Some of that is real, the friend zone exists. But that advice conflates two completely different things: orbiting a girl you're attracted to while doing her emotional labor, and actually having real female friends who are part of your social world.
I break down the four things genuine female friendships give you - social proof, warm introductions worth ten to fifty cold approaches...
My $15M Client Wanted His Legs Broken for an Extra 2 Inches w/ Dean Raymond ( Ep 333 )
I've got a client worth over $15 million who was seriously looking into leg lengthening surgery over one OnlyFans girl. My guest Dean Raymond's take: that's just a belief and once a guy holds a belief like that, his brain filters out every piece of evidence that says otherwise.
Dean is 45, from a small village in the south of England, and was pushing 265 pounds at his heaviest. Natural introvert, shy, socially awkward. He ranks what makes a man attractive like this: emotional state first, then confidence and self-belief, then charisma, and last, game skill. Most...
Why Being Helpful Gets You Friend-Zoned ( Ep 332 )
Most guys who keep getting friend zoned think the problem is they're too nice. It's not. The problem is they're running the wrong business model - they're brokers.A broker makes himself useful, available, and helpful. He says yes to everything. And the moment she doesn't need what he's offering, he's gone. I break down the three forms of brokering that kill attraction, the three shifts that turn a broker into a product - a man women actually want to invest in and a real client story that shows exactly what the change looks like.If you've been doing...
Why Dating Advice Is Making You Worse With Women w/ @JoeDucard ( Ep 331 )
"Red pill cuck cope."That's the phrase my guest dropped halfway through this conversation and I haven't stopped thinking about it since.A girl doesn't write you back and you go looking for the reason why. And the reason you land on is always something you can't change. She only dates guys over six feet. There's no good women left in this city.It feels like analysis. What you're actually building is the exact excuse that stops you from talking to the next girl you see.My guest is Joe Ducard. At his heaviest he was just under 350 pounds, 19...
There's One Specific Reason Your Dating Life Isn't Working ( Ep 330 )
Most men are playing their dating lives like a lottery. They buy a ticket, they wait. And if it doesn't hit, they tell themselves the game is rigged.Smart men play it like poker. And the difference between those two things is the difference between a guy who's been stuck for years and a guy who's actually improving his results every single month.In this episode I break down the 4 concepts every analytical guy needs to internalize - why volume is the only way to get real data, why cold approach, social circle and Instagram each run on completely...
Doing Nothing About Your Dating Life Isn't Free
Every man is paying for his dating life right now. Most of them just don't know it.I hear this constantly from guys on the fence about investing real time and energy into getting good with women. "I can't afford it." "I don't know if it's worth it."I get the hesitation. But doing nothing isn't free. It just means you're paying a different way and you might be paying a whole lot more.In this episode I break down the 4 currencies every man spends on his dating life whether he knows it or not: time, pain, money spent...
If You Have Ever Run Out Of Things To Say, Watch This
Have you ever been in a conversation with a girl you like, things were going okay, and then you just ran out of things to say? The words dried up and you're standing there in the mental panic spiral trying to come up with anything to keep it going.Meanwhile some other guy has an endless supply of stories and jokes and he's effortless with it. And you're thinking, how does he just have that on demand?Here's the truth. That guy isn't naturally charming. He built a database. And you can too.In this episode I break down...
She's Not Busy. You Already Know That.
She was texting you every day, making plans, laughing at everything you sent. And then, nothing. One word replies. Something shifted and you have no idea what it was.
Here's the problem. Almost everything men do at this exact moment makes every possible version of this situation worse.
There are really only 2 reasons this actually happens, and one of them nobody wants to say out loud.
In this episode I break down the two most common reactions men have and why both tank you, the two real reasons a girl goes cold...
Why Dating Still Feels Like Work?
Have you ever put in real work - actual approaches, actual reps, real results and then wondered if this is just what it looks like forever? Or maybe you've got a solid social circle, you're around attractive women, and you're still going home alone most weekends.
If either sounds familiar, there's a conversation we need to have about the 2 phases of this game. Most guys only ever figure out one.
In this episode I break down what hunting and farming actually mean, why skipping hunting turns you into an...
You're Solving The Wrong Dating Problem
Most guys are trying to solve their dating life as an individual problem.
Better approaches. Better texts.Better profile. Better conversation.
That stuff matters. But there's a ceiling on it that most guys hit and can't explain. Because the guys who actually live the life solved a completely different problem. They built an ecosystem.
I just got back from Bogota, Colombia. Five days. Four nights. Four after parties. Real social circle. Real funnel. Real results.
In this episode I break down exactly what happened, what it revealed about each man in...
Why You Keep Losing to Men You're Better Than
Six feet. Six figures. Six pack.
Only 1% of men in the US actually hit all three at the same time.
So either 99% of men are completely undateable or something about this whole conversation is being seriously misunderstood.
In this episode I break down what the 666 standard actually reveals, why social media made it louder but didn't create it, what women say they want versus what they actually respond to in real life, why dating apps are the one place this filter has maximum power, and how social gravity beats every...
If You Want Commitment From Her, Stop Doing This Immediately
If you're in a situationship right now, you put yourself there.
Not on purpose. Not because you're a bad guy. But somewhere along the way your actions started writing a contract you never meant to sign.
In this episode I break down exactly why this keeps happening, the two completely different situations men find themselves in, and what to actually do about each one without losing leverage or looking like the needy one. I cover why your behavior is always louder than your words, the core dynamic of who controls what in dating, the fix...
Why High Value Men Are Quietly Stepping Back From Dating (And What To Do Instead)
The men who built something. Got in shape. Went to therapy.Did the actual work.
They're not complaining on Reddit. They're just quietly stepping back and deciding it's not worth it anymore.
And here's the part nobody is talking about, they might be right.Or they might be making the worst mistake of their lives.
In this episode I break down the two types of men stepping back from dating and why they are not the same situation at all, the honest question you need to ask yourself, the story of Marcus and...
Women Mock DiCaprio Publicly Then Date Him Anyway. Here's Why
Every few months, Leonardo DiCaprio gets photographed with another younger woman and the internet loses its mind.
Women call him creepy. Men defend him like he's the last symbol of male freedom. Everyone makes the same jokes. But I don't think anyone is actually talking about Leo.
I think they're talking about something much more uncomfortable: attraction, aging, power, freedom, status, validation, and the fact that men and women do not experience desirability in exactly the same way over the course of their lives.
In this episode, I break down what Leo actually...
Height Does Matter in Dating - Here's the Part Nobody Tells You
Height matters. And if you're using it as your excuse, that's exactly why you're losing.
But here's what nobody talks about: height matters far less outside of dating apps than men think. And apps happen to be the worst possible environment for shorter men to begin with.
In this episode, I break down exactly where height gives men a real disadvantage, where it doesn't, and what shorter men who consistently win are doing differently.
I cover:
â Why dating apps are built against sh...
Looksmaxxing Is a Lie - Here's What Actually Attracts Women
Looksmaxxing is a lie.I sat down with Mark Sing, host of the Unapologetic Man Podcast with over 6 million downloads, to break down why men are obsessing over jaw surgery, followers, and aesthetics â when the real game is won entirely on the inside.In this conversation, we cover:â Why perceived value beats actual looks every timeâ How your "disadvantages" can become your biggest advantageâ The real reason money and status alone don't workâ How Instagram actually works as an attraction toolâ The mindset shift from victim to magneticâ How we both went from the player lifestyle to marriage and fatherhoodIf y...
Stop Taking Dating Advice From Reddit And Watch What Happens
Most men losing in dating aren't losing because of their height, their looks, or their luck. They're losing because of how they think. And Reddit is full of proof.
I went through the most upvoted male dating posts on Reddit and broke down exactly what's going wrong in each one and what to do instead.
We cover the texting spiral that kills attraction before it starts, why a checklist is just avoidance with better branding, the real reason men get friendzoned, what to do when a relationship destroys your confidence, and why the most attractive...
Wall Street Exec Reveals Why Success Didn't Fix His Dating Life | IC Files ( Ep 317 )
Most men think money and status are enough. My client thought so too until he found himself divorced, successful on paper, and completely stuck in his dating life.
I sat down with one of my clients, a Wall Street veteran, to break down how he went from scarcity to abundance by completely rethinking how he used his resources.
We cover why status alone doesn't create attraction, the hunting vs farming framework, how Instagram works as a social resume, and how to build a high value social circle that actually...
Stop Losing Women You Like: Breaking Down the Real Reason Chemistry Dies (Ep 316)
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Timestamps:
00:00 Losing chemistry on a date
03:09 Date with a twist of insecurity
06:31 Embracing single life journey
10:47 Building a high-status social circle
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How To Become Magnetic Without Fake Game (Ep 315)
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Timestamps:
00:00 Improving conversational charisma
05:19 The problem with fake authenticity
08:17 The impact of context and environment
11:31 Overcoming fear of approaching
15:31 Building social skills through practice
18:50 Building confidence through community
20:04 Building a high-status social circle
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Is Monogamy Dead? The Real Rules High-Value Men Are Playing By w/ Jake of @Bxtches.Aint.Shit (Ep 314)
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Jake's Site: â https://bxtchesaintshit.com/â
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Timestamps:
00:00 "Boost Confidence, Masculinity, Game"
06:10 "Ruthless Business and RSD Controversy"
09:00 "King's Mentality on Women"
12:35 "Pivoting After Loss and Opportunity"
13:48 "Polarizing Voice and Masculinity"
18:11 "Straight Talk on Relationships"
21:28 Identifying Nice Guy Coping Patterns
25:38 "Polygyny and Marriage Dynamics"
28:45 "Finding Your Personal Shtick"
31:04 "Male vs Female Power...
The Rise of Game Global w/ Founder, Ice White (Ep 313)
Links:
Game Global: â https://www.gameglobal.net/AI Texting Guide: https://agmi.co/go/mgai?r=1oPlX1Book a call w/ Robbie:â â https://www.innerconfidence.com/communityâTimestamps:
00:00 "Finding Connection Through Game Global"07:21 "Game Global: From Start to 310"13:17 "Game Pillars Success Comparison"17:32 "Failures of Direct Game Approaches"21:24 "Desensitizing Rejection Through Exercises"27:10 The Connector in Social Circles36:34 "Global Game Coaching Structure"39:53 "Marriage, Dating, and Lifeâs Ironies"46:14 "Lead to Know Interest"57:06 Sibling Dynamics Across Generations01:00:50 "Balancing Work and Family Struggles"01:12:26 "Overtracking Dating Data Concerns"01:17:30 "Build a High-Status Circle"Connect w/ Robbie:Â
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Stop Playing Dating on Hard Mode (The 4X Leverage Playbook) Ep 312
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Timestamps:
00:00 "4X Dating Playbook Explained"
03:10 "Modern Dating Challenges for Men"
06:49 "Social Circles Boost Dating Success"
11:02 Efficient Dating Strategy: Instagram Ads
15:05 "Breaking Free from the Grind"
16:39 "Abundance Through Brotherhood"
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Instagram:â â â https://www.instagram.com/robbie_kramer/
TikTok:â â â https://www.tiktok.com/@robbie.kramer
YouTube:â â â https://www.youtube.com/innerconfidence
The Fastest Way to Turn a Woman Off (And Most Men Do It Proudly)
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Timestamps:
00:00 "Dating, Polarity, and Anxiety"
05:48 "Unlock Success Through Social Circles"
06:44 "Link in Description"
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Why Working on Yourself Isnât Enough (Ep 310)
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Timestamps:
00:00 "Willpower vs. Environment"
03:30 "Growth Through Feedback and Change"
08:54 "Modern Dating Advice for Men"
12:22 "Change Environment, Transform Yourself"
12:52 "Build High-Status Social Circles"
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TikTok:â â â https://www.tiktok.com/@robbie.kramerâ â
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Most Men Arenât Rejected by Women. They Reject Themselves First
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Timestamps:
00:00 "Overcoming Anxiety and Identity Confusion"
03:40 "Overcoming Fear Through Leadership"
07:42 "Dating Success Odds Explained"
11:40 "Rejection Isn't About You"
14:37 Authentic Dating Advice for Men
17:37 "Overcoming Social Fear Together"
20:08 "Dating System for Confidence Growth"
22:19 "Build High-Status Social Circles"
Connect w/ Robbie:Â
Instagram:â â â https://www.instagram.com/robbie_kramer/â â
TikTok:â â â https://www.tiktok.com/@robbie.kramerâ â
YouTube:â â â https://www.youtube.com/innerconfidence
Confidence vs Self Esteem: The Truth That Finally Explains Your Dating Struggles w. Dr. Geoff Newton
Links:
Dr. Geoff's Website: https://www.psychotherapist.com.br/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Confidence vs. Self-Esteem Explained
03:56 Addiction, Promiscuity, and Identity
06:55 Self-Awareness and Human Behavior
12:01 Primal Mind's Role in Addiction
13:21 Primal Roots of Addiction
17:35 "Modern Dating Guide for Men"
20:53 Finding Purpose and Building Belief
25:25 "Fear, Relationships, and Self-Discovery"
26:33 "Actions Speak Louder Than Words"
31:40 Attraction, Abundance, and Narcissism
35:42 Fixation on Rejection and La...
Why Most Men Fail at Dating Until Their 30s - w/ Special Guest: Lloyd Dixon - A.Single.Guy
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Lloyd's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/a.single.guy/
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Timestamps:
Connect w/ Robbie:Â
Instagram:â â â https://www.instagram.com/robbie_kramer/
TikTok:â â â https://www.tiktok.com/@robbie.kramer
YouTube:â â â htt...
Why Smart Men Should Stop Ignoring Astrology (and Start Using It in Dating) w/ Neda Farr (Ep 306)
Links:
Book a call w/ Robbie:â https://www.innerconfidence.com/community
Neda's Site: https://snipfeed.co/soulmateastrology
Timestamps:
00:00 Astrology: A Social Connection Tool
06:03 Men's Deep Interest in Astrology
09:14 "Astrology: A Dating Tool"
11:11 "Astrology Beyond Your Sun Sign"
14:01 "Leo Rising, Venus in Taurus"
18:27 Astrology's Role of Degrees
22:01 Astrology App for Love Guidance
25:24 "Dating Advice via Birth Charts"
28:36 Avoid Appearing Needy Early
29:51 Astrology in Dating Timing
35:38 "Build Elite Social Circles"
...Top 10 Texting Mistakes That Kill Attraction and How to Avoid Them (Ep 305)
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Timestamps:
00:00 "Top Texting Tips for Dating"
03:31 "Fast Replies: A Relationship Concern"
07:43 Frustration with Short Text Exchanges
11:15 Modern Dating Success Guide
12:53 "Excited Texts, Then Ghosted"
16:22 Disjointed Conversations Lead to Miscommunication
21:57 Join Exclusive Social Circle Network
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The Brutal Truth: Why Hot Women Donât Even See You (Yet) (Ep. 304)
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Timestamps:
00:00 Body Positivity and Height Bias
06:07 Dating Challenges in Small Cities
08:13 "Balancing Attraction Criteria"
11:03 "Level Up: 10 Actionable Steps"
14:32 Meeting Fashion Minimums for Success
19:18 Confident vs. Nervous Attraction
22:24 Mastering Conversation for Attraction
24:06 "Master Conversation and Instagram Skills"
27:16 Curated Instagram for Online Dating
32:02 "Effective Dating Confidence Strategy"
33:21 "Remote Work for Passport Bros"
37:56 "Traditional Masc...
Upgrade Your Dating Profiles: Avoid Cringe Photos and Start Getting Matches
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Timestamps:
00:00 "Optimize Online Dating Profiles"
05:54 Personalized Shopping Assistance
08:32 "Expert Photos for Dating Success"
09:46 "Finding a Photographer Solution"
13:08 Creating an Online Dating Profile
15:59 "Social Funnel Dating Method"
20:58 Avoid Posting Crowded Landmarks Photos
23:59 "Mastering Social Media Rules"
27:57 "Crafting a Cohesive Instagram Profile"
31:12 "Building Effective Dating Profiles"
31:44 "Join Our Elite Social Circle"
Co...
Ten Relationship Red Flags Every Confident Man Needs to Spot Early
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Book a call:â https://www.innerconfidence.com/communityGet NewBrew: â https://www.drinknewbrew.com/Timestamps:00:00 Escaping Toxic Relationships: A Guide05:36 "Friends Reflect Future Partners"07:45 Controlling Long-Distance Relationship Struggles10:30 "Mutual Trust in Device Access"14:08 "Modern Dating Guide for Men"16:19 Adoption and Family Dysfunction20:33 "Controlling Behavior Stems from Trauma"23:18 "Authenticity in Relationships"26:56 60s Pianist Pushed to Silence28:49 "Navigating Adult Relationship Bonds"33:05 "Quiet Breakup Strategy"35:18 Healing After Toxic Relationships39:40 "Join Elite Social Circles Now"Connect w/ Robbie:
Instagram:â â â https://www.instagram.com/robbie_kramer/â â TikTok:â â â https://www.tiktok.com/@robbie.kramerYouTube:â â â https://www.youtube.com/innerconfidence