What do men want? What do women want? Why is there so much disenchantment in relationships? How can men and women have meaningful connections and satisfying relationships? What is enlightened sexuality? Find out all this and more in my conversation with John Gray, the best-selling author of Men are from Mars and Women from Venus and one of the most renowned relationship experts in the world.  John discusses how yoga and meditation influenced his life, his journey with Transcendental Meditation, and his exploration of relationships and the differences between men and women. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the biology of male and female hormones and how they impact relationships. John also addresses the challenges faced by couples in modern times and offers insights on maintaining a fulfilling and intimate relationship. In this conversation, he discusses the importance of understanding and balancing the biology and hormones of men and women in relationships. He emphasizes the need for men to listen more and women to express their feelings, as well as the role of cultural expectations in shaping relationship dynamics. John also highlights the benefits of monogamy and commitment in creating lasting passion and fulfillment. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of spirituality and serving others in creating a world of love and balance. Keywords yoga, meditation, Transcendental Meditation, relationships, men and women, hormones, fulfillment, intimacy, biology, hormones, relationships, men, women, cultural expectations, monogamy, commitment, spirituality, devotion, serving others Takeaways -Understanding the differences in male and female biology and hormones is essential for maintaining fulfilling relationships. -Commitment and service are key factors in creating lasting attraction and happiness in relationships. -The lack of love and dysfunctional relationships between parents can have a detrimental impact on children. -Balancing hormones through healthy relationships and self-awareness is crucial for overall well-being. Understanding and balancing the biology and hormones of men and women is crucial for successful relationships. -Men need to listen more and women need to express their feelings in order to create emotional connection and fulfillment. -Cultural expectations play a role in shaping relationship dynamics, but the solutions to relationship challenges are often universal. -Monogamy and commitment can lead to lasting passion and fulfillment in relationships. -Spirituality, devotion to God, and serving others are important aspects of creating a world of love and balance. Sound Bites "Yoga and meditation were a huge influence in my life." "Men are from Mars, women are from Venus, which is how we're different." "Men need to listen more and then they can talk. Don't even bother sharing what's inside of you unless a woman doesn't feel safe sharing inside of her." “Safety is depending upon someone to be there for you” “Most women have never experienced orgasm in their whole lives” Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Early Influences 03:15 Transcendental Meditation and Brain Coherence 06:51 Understanding the Differences Between Men and Women 11:48 Maintaining Fulfilling Relationships Through Commitment and Service 19:09 The Impact of Dysfunctional Relationships on Children 25:26 Balancing Hormones for Overall Well-being 32:02 Balancing Biology and Hormones in Relationships 35:37 The Importance of Listening and Sharing in Relationships 41:52 Creating Polarity and Passion in Relationships 48:29 The Importance of Receiving Support in Relationships 01:01:02 Healing Past Traumas in Relationships