The L-word. What happens when you say it too soon? Or not soon enough? We're diving into when to say those coveted three words in this week's brunch talk. We discuss how your upbringing and past relationship experience may factor into when you say it, how to make the experience memorable, and why these three words are for sure important but may not hold the weight we think they do. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check ...
Nov 27, 2022•22 min
When you're the only single person in the group or you're waiting to get engaged while all your friends are having babies, even the best of us can find ourselves playing the comparison game. We’re chatting with Drew about how he's been down this road before and learned to trust the timing of his own path. We discuss how to approach conversations about your status (especially over the holidays), the importance of celebrating your personal wins even if they aren't the "life mil...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min
We've all been there before: the person we're interested in is texting us yet they won't bite the bullet and make actual plans. For this week’s brunch talk, we're chatting about how to handle the situation when you want a partner, not a pen pal. We discuss why people continuously text when they have no intention of ever meeting up, how to be more direct about wanting plans, and ways to "break up" when you were never really dating in the first place. Got a question you nee...
Nov 20, 2022•22 min
It's hard to make the call to end a relationship, situationship (or even engagement!) that isn't serving you but often the right decision is to move forward on your own. We’re chatting with Deepti about why she chose herself at the alter on Netflix's Love is Blind – and her self-love journey prior to and after the show. We discuss how to deal when you find out your partner isn't the person you thought they were, why respect is so pivotal for your own self-love, and why the most i...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Is there ever a time it's acceptable to ghost? Or is it one of those dating no no's in all situations? On this week’s brunch talk, we’re dissecting what even constitutes as ghosting in the first place, better ways to handle a situation when you may be tempted to disappear, and what you can do to be kinder to your fellow daters. Enjoy! Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live s...
Nov 13, 2022•22 min
It's time to make space for love! And since home is where the heart is, of course we'd want to dig in more with feng shui consultant and interior designer John George about creating your space in a way that invites love into your life. We discuss why we're so wrapped up in our personal appearance but not the appearance of our home, how to clear the energy from past relationships and rebuild your life, and ways to make space for love even if you're as single as can be. Learn more ...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min
You've been seeing someone for bit now, yet you don't know where things stand and you're starting to yearn for this to be more. Is it too late to have a DTR conversation? Could your situation be the real deal or is it a lost cause? On this week’s brunch talk, we’re chatting about how you can broach the subject in a way that doesn't come out of left field, how to determine if this is someone who is even relationship material, and ways you can propelling this relationship forward i...
Nov 06, 2022•24 min
From early dating to reaching certain milestones of relationships, we can all put up our armor of self-protection in ways that actually hurt us in the long haul. We’re chatting with Dr. Raquel Peel about her research and personal experience as a recovering romantic self-saboteur. We discuss why we self-sabotage even the best of relationships, signs to watch out for including the four horsemen of the apocalypse, and how to get out of this cycle that's getting in your own way. Learn more about...
Nov 02, 2022•56 min
So you've been on a couple of dates and are starting to lose interest. Should you see this person another time or cut bait when these feelings creep in? On this week’s brunch talk, we’re running through some scenarios and giving you a framework of how to determine when it makes sense to keep going vs. set you both on your separate ways. Enjoy! Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual l...
Oct 30, 2022•24 min
Whether you're divorced, dating someone divorced, have children, want children, or are childless by choice, you'll relate as we chat with Jason about the challenges AND benefits that come from starting over again –new identity and all. We discuss online dating for the first time, when it's time to share your backstory, and how to persevere and find love again. Register now for our 22-day dating app challenge that is re-released just in time for cuffing season! Get your spot now befor...
Oct 26, 2022•59 min
You're trying your best not to be the jealous type...but even the best of us can be triggered. On this week’s brunch talk we’re talking about how to not loose your shit when your partner's ex or just flirty friend comes around, how to maintain your confidence in your relationship, and if it's ever ok to tell someone not to be friends with this person anymore. And we're talking about ube (which can get quite dirty) so buckle up! Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello...
Oct 23, 2022•25 min
When you start questioning everything from whether they’ll text back to if they even like you, it can make the best of us a big ball of nerves. But is it standard pre-date jitters or a sign something is wrong? We’re chatting with Ilana Dunn about how she went from being the most anxious of daters to feeling secure in her relationship. We discuss how modern dating can make us prone to anxiety, when to lean on your friends vs trust your own instincts, and how to use your past experiences (the good...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 10 min
From being besties to hating your friends sig other, how close should you be with your friend’s partner? On this week’s brunch talk we’re talking about expectations when it comes to interacting with your friend’s other half, what to do when you can’t stand your friend's partner, and how much of a friendship can you realistically expect. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live sho...
Oct 16, 2022•22 min
Whether you’ve been in a toxic relationship or too many to count, we’re digging into ways to start recognizing patterns so this doesn’t keep happening as we talk to transformation coach Pharaoh Kyle. We discuss signs that a relationship is toxic, what to do when you’re trapped in a dead-end relationship that isn’t serving you, and how to start to heal/choose better partners for the future. Follow Pharaoh @pharaoh33 and learn more about Pharaoh's work here: https://www.pharaohkyle.com/ Regist...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min
So you meet someone new, and the texting is spicing up...should you or shouldn't you send that sexy pic? And what happens when you get a sexy pic that doesn't turn out to be so sexy? We're chatting this week on brunch talk about how to approach this topic in a way that will turn someone on...not off. We discuss why sexy pics may be more make or break than you may think, how to think about the timing of sending the pic, and the nuances / differing factors that go into how it'll be...
Oct 09, 2022•23 min
We're diving head first into all the red flags, dealbreakers, and straight-up annoyances while dating — and determining when to be curious vs. run. We're chatting with Janice about how she missed some serious red flags in her last relationship and how she's approaching dating now. We discuss the true definition of a red flag and how it's often misused, how to handle any signs of an unhealthy relationship, and why it's important to look for green flags instead of going on a re...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Can it be the right person, wrong time? You know that feeling when it feels meant to be...except it isn't. Trust us, we've been here ourselves and we're diving in passionately about this week's topic as we discuss how to timing plays into relationships, when to wait vs. move on, and whether it can actually be right person, wrong time or if it's total bs that's holding you back. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @dateablepod...
Oct 02, 2022•25 min
We know you love the science of dating so now it's time to look at all the data! We're chatting with Michael Kaye from OKCupid about the trends he's seeing on dating apps as we approach mid-term elections and cuffing season. We discuss how what people are looking for has dramatically shifted over the years, top tips to maximize your profile on any dating app, and why this time of year is one of the best times to be dating online. Follow Michael @michaelkayepr and OKCupid @okcupid. Mi...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Whether it's through social media or within your friend group, when is it time to get out of your secret bubble and show off your partner to the world? On this week's brunch talk we discuss the right time (and way) to go public with your relationship, the important questions you need to know first, and whether you do a soft launch or just put it all out there. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for mo...
Sep 25, 2022•23 min
There's certainly no denying the progress we've made in this post #metoo world, but has the sexual revolution and feminist movement actually helped us have better sex and relationships? We're chatting with Washington Post columnist and author Christine Emba about rethinking sex and what it means for all of us. We discuss why consent is not enough, the reasons being liberated are making dating culture miserable, and how we can rethink the gold standard of equality. Follow Christine @c...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min
So you're seeing someone new and either you or them are not quite ready to do the deed. But how do you know if you'll have chemistry? Or are sexually compatible? On this week's brunch talk we discuss how to navigate when one partner is ready and the other isn't, how to get more comfortable having sex with someone new, and ways that you can explore your sexuality together without having penetrative sex. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follo...
Sep 18, 2022•23 min
We're constantly looking for new people to date but what about that person where the timing wasn't quite right or the connection never quite blossomed. We're chatting with Vince and Yurika from Amazon Prime's 'The One That Got Away' about what it's like to have a second chance with someone from your past. We discuss when rekindling is a good idea or not, the benefits of familiarity that we don't get with the apps, and how you can open yourself up to more of these ...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Move over Nancy Drew, we're dissecting the age old question of how to tell if someone likes you, especially in times when it's not entirely clear. On this week's brunch talk we discuss how to navigate situations where there are mixed signals, why you can have that fabulous first date (make-out sesh included) and never hear back from the person again, and the #1 thing you should be asking yourself when you are dating. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcas...
Sep 11, 2022•20 min
So you're sick of being ghosted, breadcrumbed, roached, or whatever is the term for the latest bad dating behavior? But what happens when you realize you're doing the exact same thing you hate to others? We're chatting with Sonica about how she feels dating culture has caused her to succumb to the lowest common denominator by normalizing bad dating behaviors. We discuss how frustrating it can be to feel like you're trying in a world where everyone else isn't, why dating app c...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 12 min
We are often gravitated to people who different than us but how different is too different? When can we learn from each other's differences vs. when do they get in the way? On this week's brunch talk we discuss the key to navigating differences in a partnership, the nuances of what differences matter and which don't, and how you can thrive in your relationship even when your partner doesn't think or do exactly like you. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateabl...
Sep 04, 2022•19 min
They say the past is in the past....but should it be? Sometimes reflecting back on our past relationships is exactly how we get to where we want to go. We're going deep with comedian Des Bishop about how his relationships with others (and the one with himself) got him to the place to be with now-wife and fellow comedian Hannah Berner. We discuss how our priorities ebb and flow throughout the years, why dating to "do life" with each other is a better approach, and the balance of being...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 6 min
We get it. You can't help but be tempted to "see what they're up to" and social media makes it all too easy. But when you're on their new partners IG (3 years deep, for that matter) you know this isn't healthy. We discuss how to ween off social media (or at least your ex's feed), why you aren't getting the information you need anyways through this medium, and to channel this energy into YOU and what will be better for your present day state. Got a question you nee...
Aug 28, 2022•22 min
We get it...dating can be hard. Especially when you've ended things with the person you thought was 'The One' or went on another bad date. But we're here to spread some hope and optimism as we chat with Meredith about how she's been able to enjoy dating in her 30's and thrive being single after a brutal breakup. We discuss how detrimental breakups can be the catalyst for growth, how to actually enjoy the process of dating (even on the apps), and why personal growth is the...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 14 min
So you're on dating apps, but the matches you're getting are...well....less than desirable. Sound familiar? We're here to talk about how to get better matches on dating apps. We discuss changes you can make that do not involve updating your dating profile, the benefits of having less matches to choose from, and how to reframe what a good match even means. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for mor...
Aug 21, 2022•21 min
We're back for Season 15 with crowd-favorite, positive psychology and happiness expert Rob Mack as we talk about the frustration and futility of seeking love from others, instead of yourself. We discuss why we're searching for love in all the wrong places, the detriment of overthinking when it comes to your love life, and how to balance needs in a relationship plans for the future with the present, eternal love that we all hold. Trigger Warning: There is a brief mention of thoughts of be...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 12 min
