What happens when the sexual wellness community you're part of starts to feel like a cult? We're chatting with Rebecca, who is still coming to terms with her experience with orgasmic meditation and the organization OneTaste, which got profiled in the Netflix documentary Orgasm Inc. We discuss what attracted her to the practice in the first place, the tipping point of when this experience started to not feel right, and how she's recovering from the disturbing allegations vs. missing t...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min
So you’re dating someone new and when it comes time to meet the friends…there are none. Is this a major red flag or not a huge deal? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing the many ways that friends play into the equation, why the relational skills you learn through friendship, and how to determine if this is a problem or not for your relationship. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, vi...
Mar 26, 2023•18 min
What happens when your "type" doesn't seem to work, yet you keep gravitating towards people with similar characteristics over and over again? We're here to learn how to reset our romantic GPS with Marc Sholes so we don't keep steering toward the wrong partners. We discuss how attachment style plays into the partners you choose, when to work through a rough patch vs. accept it's not the right partner for you, and how to start making different choices that lead to different...
Mar 22, 2023•59 min
We all want to be the cute loving couple but never to be THAT couple....so what's the line? And how do your levels of PDA change depending on if you're alone vs. with friends, family, or coworkers? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing ways to show love and affection that won't alienate others, what to say if you have THAT friend who makes it uncomfortable, and how to stay inclusive so no one feels like the third wheel. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@date...
Mar 19, 2023•24 min
Is there ever a good way to break up with someone? Well, we know there are certainly some less-than-ideal ways (ahem text) as we chat with comedian Allison Goldberg about the art of breaking up and if texting is ever a good idea. We discuss why text is the modern-day post-it note (IFYKYK), how you can get more closure in any breakup, and ways laughter can be the best medicine to help us heal. Follow Allison Goldberg @alli_goldi and learn more about her upcoming shows at https://www.allisongoldbe...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min
From all the romcoms and dating advice, we've been told over and over again: if they wanted to, they would. They'd move mountains to be with us and if they can't, then they just aren't that into it. In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing when someone says they can't do something / they aren't ready and what this means for you, why this saying isn't always so black and white, and how to use this information to help propel you forward in your love life. Got a ques...
Mar 12, 2023•22 min
Why is it so damn difficult to make it past the second date in today's world? We're chatting with Kevin about how it was so hard that he thought he had a second date curse – until he realized the pressure he was putting on himself. We discuss why we look at dating as an achievement, how to stop putting so much emphasis on milestones and metrics such as the number of dates you've been on, and how you can start to enjoy the process more of dating. Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out ...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min
When dating, we're always looking to see if we have common interests as potential partners....but does it matter? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing how a relationship can work if you have different hobbies and interests, the line between accommodating your lifestyle vs. what doesn't matter for the long haul, and how we can reframe what we're looking for to account for the growth and change that's bound to happen in a long-term partnership. Got a question you need answe...
Mar 05, 2023•25 min
We often throw up the red flag card, but how can we make sure we are focused on actual red flags that may lead to unhealthy relationships? We're diving in with Ebele Onyema from the OneLove Foundation about signs of unhealthy behaviors in relationships and how they can show up subtly in early dating. We discuss the line that makes a behavior unhealthy (or even abusive), how you talk to a friend whether it's you or them in the situation, and what green flags to look out for that make for ...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min
When we're dating we always want to know...is this person as invested in me as I am in them? Are they serious about this relationship? But what happens when all the boxes are checked but you still are unsure? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re talking about how DTR'ing and putting labels on a relationship aren't everything, how you can communicate what a relationship means to you, and why expressing how you feel and giving the space for a partner to meet you is what a relationship is ...
Feb 26, 2023•22 min
It's getting hot in here – as we chat about sex, intimacy, and why talking about sex could be the key to having the love life you've always wanted. Whether you wish you were having more or happy with the way things are, single or partnered up – it doesn't matter – we're diving into it all with sex therapist Vanessa Marin and her husband Xander. We discuss what really goes on behind closed bedroom doors for couples, how to talk about sex in early dating without being creepy, and w...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min
What happens when you’re dating someone who needs large amounts of alone time? How do you not start to feel neglected? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re talking about the balance of your personal well-being with your partners needs. We discuss what a healthy amount of independence looks like, how you can make both yourself and your partner a priority, and why independence doesn’t have to be imbalance. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @dateablepod...
Feb 19, 2023•22 min
Why is it so difficult to be single AND happy? And why do we assume being in a relationship will bring us nothing but joy? We’re diving into s cience-based strategies to keep your sanity while looking for a soulmate with Dr. Jenny Taitz, Psyd. We discuss how to stop thinking about being single as a layover to a relationship, the thoughts that get in our own way, and how we can enjoy our own company even when we’re partnered up. Learn more about Dr. Jenny Taiz: https://drjennytaitz.com / and chec...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min
We're back for our final installment of Ask Us Anything before Season 16! We're picking up some topics y'all wrote in about such as the #1 thing we'd fix about modern dating, how we'd approach dating if we were single again, and more! Plus we spill the tea on some BTS (behind the scenes) stuff we've encountered in our 7 years of doing this podcast. Our Finding Your Person program is back for v-day's day! Registration is open now until 2/19. Get your spot now before th...
Feb 12, 2023•30 min
With Valentine’s Day (and our new season!) right around the corner, what better way to end our bonus episodes than with a v-day prep guide. Whether you’re pretending this day doesn’t exist, celebrating with a new partner, hitting the town for galentine’s day (or the bro equivalent), or snuggling with your beau of many years, we’re diving into how to prep for the big day, the best gifts for every stage of a relationship, and how to shower yourself and others with love regardless of your status. O...
Feb 08, 2023•30 min
You've asked, and we've delivered. We're doing our first-ever Ask Us Anything episodes leading up to our Season 16 Premiere! We're diving into a few gems we received from you all around topics such as if we've been on a date with a listener before, whether to wait to meet someone IRL, how to date without resorting back to old patterns, plus so much more. Our Finding Your Person program is back for v-day's day! Registration will be from 2/12 to 2/19. Get on the waitlist no...
Feb 05, 2023•26 min
Modern dating sucks, but it shouldn't have to – and in fact, we can make it better, we know we can. We're catching up on what's been going on in the new year and re-airing an episode where we were guests on the podcast Seeing Other People with Ilana Dunn. We discuss the biggest mistakes that are happening in all our dating lives, how we can turn each date into a learning experience, and why it's important to focus on the positives when dating. Follow Ilana @ilana.dunn and @seeing...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 9 min
From being the "cool girl" to avoiding difficult conversations to blowing up when trying to DTR, we're unpacking more bad dating habits that we both had – that you probably do too. But this week, Julie is interviewing Yue about her dating history and how these behaviors got in her way – even today. We're discussing how dating games ended up being counterproductive, why bad dating behavior is often a self-protection mechanism, and how to continue to grow at any stage of a relation...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 12 min
From staying in situationships to being rigid with timelines, we all have some bad dating behaviors that have gotten in our way. On this week's bonus episode, Yue is interviewing Julie about her past patterns and how they still sneak in even while in a relationship. We dive into it all: from how these behaviors were learned, how they manifest in dating, and how she's still trying to unlearn them today. Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show ...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Is this the year we'll finally stop ghosting each other? With Dating Sunday behind us, it's time to take on 2023 with all we got. On this bonus episode, we're chatting about how to recession-proof your dating life, what's happening with dating and our mental health, and why 2023 is the year to finally take control of your love life. Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateab...
Jan 11, 2023•25 min
With the new year upon us, it's time to get intentional about what we want for our love lives. We'll be back for Season 16 shortly but in the meantime we've got a bonus episode just for you where we get real about some of our own challenges in our love lives while discussing how we can all ourselves up for success in the new year. Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodc...
Jan 04, 2023•22 min
We're turning the tables as we hear the full story of mismatched timelines, becoming "ready", and letting her love story unfold as we chat with Amy about the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of her relationship with Will (who you may remember from last season!). We discuss the challenges no one talks about with relationships, how to handle difficult conversations and situations when you two just aren't aligned, and how YOU stay the main character despite whatever is happening i...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Perhaps you go on a lot of dates that don't get past the 2nd date. When you ask for feedback, they say "there's no romantic connection." What do you do with that feedback? And how do you go from likeable to lovable? In this week's brunch talk, we discuss how to build better connections with romantic prospects. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, an...
Dec 25, 2022•25 min
Move over EQ, we're shifting from emotional intelligence to relational intelligence as we chat with Dr. Adam Bandelli about why mastering relational intelligence is the #1 thing you need to focus on while dating. We discuss the 5 essential skills for building long-lasting, life-changing romantic connections, why developing rapport is more important than establishing chemistry, and how relational intelligence plays into all aspects of a relationship from when we meet to 30 years down the line...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min
You're chatting away on a dating app and there's something that's giving you pause. Maybe the convo stalled out, got awkward, or just isn't flowing. Whatever the case, how do you get out without being rude to the other person? In this week's brunch talk, we discuss how to make dating app convos more engaging, ways to cut bait that are still respectful, and how to not get stuck in an endless texting blackhole in the first place. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at h...
Dec 18, 2022•21 min
It's time to throw out the shoulds and any rules of how to have a relationship – we're headed into 2023, right? Prepared to leave inspired as we chat with Kim Nicol about how she and her partner went against unconventional timelines and designed a relationship that works for them. We discuss how to stay open to the possibilities of where a relationship could go without the anchor how it should go, how to be independent yet loving to your partner, and why self-care is essential for a rela...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 10 min
So you have a date lined up but as the day rolls around it's still unclear where and when you're meeting. Is the date still happening? Should you text to find out or wait patiently for a plan? In this week's brunch talk, we discuss how to manage the anxiety that comes with dating, ways to set up less ambiguous dates in the first place, and when to take initiative vs. let the other person step up. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @date...
Dec 11, 2022•22 min
You've probably read the viral article that circulated a few months ago, but we're here today to unpack what's really behind the rise of lonely, single men with Dr. Greg Matos, the author of the article. We discuss how relationship standards have changed, why there's a skills deficit for men AND women when it comes to having a relationship, and how we can ignite change so we can understand our partners and love better. Follow Greg @gregmatos and follow @abetterloveproject. Read t...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min
To follow or not to follow? In this week's brunch talk, we're breaking down why or why not it can be beneficial to engage with someone we're starting to date on social media. We discuss the interpretations that can be made from someone's online presence, the pros & cons of having past dates in your digital graveyard, and the conversations you can have to determine how comfortable someone is with Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or whatever site is next. Got a question you need a...
Dec 04, 2022•23 min
Have you been on a lot of first dates? Well, this episode is about to give you hope as we’re chatting with Brooke about her fight for the fairytale aka 800 first dates until she found 'The One'. We discuss managing all these dates with a job and everyday life, why dating ultimately preps you for your person, and how dating can be fun and energizing if you let it be. Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding B...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 1 min
