{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"185:Tech Founder: "We Are Connected Online, But Dying Alone with Bryan Kaplan","description":" 1 in 4 men are suffering from loneliness, yet we are more "connected" online than ever before. In this episode, I sit down with Brian Kaplan, founder of VRV Athletics, to explore the silent epidemic of male isolation and the psychological reasons why men struggle to make friends as adults. We dive deep into the "Side-by-Side" bonding rule, why apps like Bumble BFF fail for men, and the life-changing "Glass Ball Theory" that every entrepreneur and father needs to hear to balance their business without destroying their marriage. If you are feeling isolated in a new city, struggling to find your "squad," or burnt out from juggling work and family, this masterclass on social health is for you.   \ud83d\udd25 TOPICS DISCUSSED: \u2022 The Male Loneliness Epidemic: Why 25% of men feel isolated daily. \u2022 The Glass Ball Theory: The ultimate framework for work-life balance. \u2022 Side-by-Side Bonding: The evolutionary reason men don't connect "face-to-face." \u2022 The Remote Work Trap: How working from home is killing our social skills.   \ud83d\udc47 TIMESTAMPS  0:00 - Intro: The Silent Killer 01:36 - Who is Brian Kaplan? (The "Pizza & Pickleball" Intro) 05:13 - Moving to a New City: The Reality of Isolation 07:02 - The Shocking Stats: 1 in 4 Men Are Lonely 09:25 - "Mental Health is Social Health" 13:01 - The Glass Ball Theory (Must Watch) 16:08 - How to Prioritize Your Marriage While Building a Business 23:00 - How VRV Athletics Works (Not a Dating App) 25:00 - Why Men Hate "Bumble BFF" & Awkward Intros 29:30 - Psychology: Men Bond "Side-by-Side," Not "Face-to-Face." 31:25 - The Impact of Remote Work & AI on Human Connection 37:48 - The Future of Workplace Wellness 42:38 - How to Find Your Squad Today    Kaplan's Links Website: www.vrvathletics.com LinkedIn: bryan-kaplan-future   \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f ABOUT THE PODCAST: The Modern Man Podcast is on a mission to connect men in pursuit of their potential. We explore mindset, health, business, and relationships to help you embrace discomfort and put wind in your sails.   Free eBook Here: Mastering Self-Development: Strategies of the New Masculine: https:\/\/rebrand.ly\/m2ebook   \u2694\ufe0fJOIN THE NOBLE KNIGHTS MASTERMIND\u2694\ufe0f https:\/\/themodernmanpodcast.com\/thenobleknights   \ud83e\udd1dCONNECT WITH THE MODERN MAN\ud83e\udd1d Visit our website: themodernmanshow.com Follow us on Twitter: TheModernMan8 Follow us on Instagram: @TheModernManShow  Subscribe to our YouTube channel:  The Modern Man   ","author_name":"The Modern Man Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/themodernmanpodcast.com\/","html":"