Just like anything online Dating Daze gets ratings, reviews, comments. So on this episode we read and respond to the comments found on Apple and Spotify. Also, like a lot of online ratings and reviews, people can be mean and lots of them are just trolls, meaning the comment really has nothing to do with the podcast just someone that likes to see their mean words online. But there are some comments that we agree with and will try to do better. But most important are the nice comments that we LOVE...
Sep 26, 2023•36 min•Ep. 63
Another Chairlift Confession where hosts or listeners come to tell their stories of love, sex, breakups, deceit, and other sordid tales of dating. In this episode our guest “Kelly” starts dating and falls in love with the handsome contractor that had come to renovate her home. “Sam” was a dream come true, with his rugged good looks, blue eyes, and tool belt. But turns out that Sam may not be all that he claimed. Kelly tells the tale and we try to help her avoid having her heart broken further....
Sep 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 62
If you listen to the podcast you've likely heard Jeff bring up "K" or Kimberly. The woman he loved and that broke his heart. Hear the full story starting with Hinge and until now in the past few weeks where he's finally deleted her from his life. Love and heartbreak at it's finest...but not the finest hour(s) for Jeff. As he tells all the mistakes he made as she pulled away. Learn from his errors.
Aug 30, 2023•51 min•Ep. 61
I've been on hundreds of first dates wish I had kept some sort of notes for all of them. It would really be useful in being more focused on the goal of a great long term relationship. Lauren Smith, the author of The Mindful Dating Journal has written a book that tells us all how to find what we're looking for in a relationship and it includes a journal form that you fill out after each date. It helps guide you to finding the right person for you! The book: Mindful Dating Journal Lauren Smith: We...
Aug 24, 2023•51 min•Ep. 60
Guest Megan Thoma helps us walk through the early dating process. Six things to look for on first date; Five first date habits to break up with ASAP and more tips on navigating the dating world. Instagram: Megan Thoma Online: Megan's Website
Aug 04, 2023•47 min•Ep. 59
Our guest Mike is a “Chairlift Confession” he has some funny maybe embarrassing stories about dates and dating. He lives in the Midwestern United States, and although that’s different tha, the mountain state of Denver, sounds like the same crazy stories. If you have a story you’d like to tell look me up on Facebook or Instagram, Jeff Kimes, or the Dating Daze group page and send me a message and say you’d like to tell your story. Also if you have an episode topic idea or want to be a guest conta...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 58
Amber De Vos, The Seduxe. Helps singles go from clueless to coupled, couples go from “meh” to “mhmmm” and helps heal the broken hearted. She helps men with areas of confidence, character, charisma, communication, being a confidant. We talk about which dating apps are the best, online v. organic, dogs/pets in the bed and more on this episode.
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 58
How to break up: text, phone, or in-person? Like a lot of things in dating…it depends. Situationships, having cookies, and different definitions of relationships. You meet someone that wants to date you, but turns out they're in a relationship but say there is some "grey area" when it comes to dating others. All this and more on this episode.
Jun 28, 2023•40 min•Ep. 57
Hear author and veteran hairstylists Veronica Hernandez talk about what she learned about relationships, people, and dating during 20 years as a hairstylist. She helped people talk through their drama and provided some advice during these “hair-apy” sessions. Her book “ Modern Guidance: Life Lessons, Insight and Empowering Stories ” provides guided direction and personal development. It will help you to connect with your personal power and internal compass. It was written to be a straightforward...
Jun 21, 2023•53 min•Ep. 56
Do you find yourself in a dysfuncational relationship but can't or won't get out? You tell yourself your partner is wrong, toxic, possibly abusive, you "break up" but then two weeks later you're back together... Our guest this episode, Bre Wolta, helps you break these patterns. Or maybe you can't get over your ex. Bre will help you change unhealthy patterns, rebuild your confidence, put yourself first, find peace, and finally experience healthy relationships....
Jun 06, 2023•58 min•Ep. 55
Guest Jaclyn Wagner helps us figure what we might being doing wrong when looking for our dream relationship. Are you pushing away someone that might be great for you? Do you really know what it is you want in someone? Listen as we talk to an expert...hear her give Jeff some therapy on what he's doing wrong... Sign up for Jaclyn's program. Jaclyn Wagner
May 24, 2023•55 min•Ep. 54
Guest Lindsey Marie Barber coach’s men and women to find aligned love that complements and invigorates their life mission as well as build out their legacy. She talks about her programs to help you step into the confident version of your future self who has already built this legacy, learn how to channel that inner voice for intuitive guidance. Give a listen and find out how to find the love and life you want. Find more about Lindsey in this episode and on her website. If you contact her tell he...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Single, Self Sufficient, Successful, and Happy. Who needs dating? just be single...that's not really the only message of the book "Single, Self Sufficient, and Successful" by the beautiful and intelligent author Manju Lal. But she does acknowledge that you don't need a relationship to have a great life. Society's focus on romantic reltionships and marriage can make a person, especially women, feel like they're failures if they're not in a relationship or more importantly married. Here Manju talk...
May 11, 2023•45 min•Ep. 52
The Winggirl, Marni, is female dating coach for men and has spent the last decade helping tens of thousands of men stop being Mr. Nice Guy and become Mr. Holy S&*T, I Want Him!!! Her methods help guys flirt, she explains the 6 things guys do to ruin their chances, tells guys what to talk about on dates. Women, listen and see if you think her methods would work or are good advice. The Winggirl Method
May 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 51
Dating can be challenging and that's why it's nice to have experts that can give us some advice on it. Dr. Aimee Callahan helps us navigate the dating waters. Aimee is the author of a "Rewilding of Women" that helps women rediscover their inner selves to lead to happier lives and more fulfilling relationships. All the info for Aimee can be found at her website https://draimeecallahan.com
Apr 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 50
Part 2 of Meet Nicole...she seems to make a lot of bad choices...from her first marriage to an alcoholic that cheats with her bestie, to her new boyfriend in Oregon(she lives in Colorado) who is still married, her newer boyfriend that she moves in with and he becomes her boss but who is married with children in London…then her new husband who claims to be a billionaire but is also a control freak that essentially bans her from leaving the house for fear she’ll fuck the waiter in the bathroom. Ni...
Apr 19, 2023•53 min•Ep. 48
Meet Nicole...she seems to make a lot of bad choices...from her first marriage to an alcoholic that cheats with her bestie, to her new boyfriend in Oregon(she lives in Colorado) who is still married, her newer boyfriend that she moves in with and he becomes her boss but who is married with children in London…then her new husband who claims to be a billionaire but is also a control freak that essentially bans her from leaving the house for fear she’ll fuck the waiter in the bathroom. Nicole is a ...
Apr 12, 2023•27 min
As we discuss dating is tough, sometimes we need help. Rebecca Schocker helps navigate the dating world starting with yourself... the old adage love yourself so you can love and be loved by another. Dating with intention, meaning know what you want and how to get it. Rebecca is available for online dating coaching and help with getting your life together or just making a few tweaks to improve it. Real with Rebecca
Apr 05, 2023•43 min•Ep. 46
Find out how a meet n' greet with host Jeff goes. Includes lots of do's and don't's for a first date and ideas for your online dating profile. Special guest Marci who now has a dating coaching service found here: Dating Coach Marci Also: Dating with Marci...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 45
New Facebook groups named "Are We Dating the Same Guy?" have begun to appear in most cities around the country. There are groups "Are We Dating the Same Girl?" but they have very few members and not very good. The Are We Dating the Same Guy group in Denver has over 40,000 members! This episode we talk about these groups and questions on their accuracy, moral issues like is it fair to guys, or is it useful for women.
Mar 23, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 44
This episode I talk to someone that was married for 29 years and now at 50 yrs old is out in the dating world. When you’ve been married for 29 years and then start dating it can be confusing, interesting, and funny. You really need to be true to yourself and what you want and don’t want. This guest encountered transgender, old high school boyfriends wanting threesomes and lots of other things along the way. But good news you can find a relationship you’re happy about. Let’s start the episode and...
Mar 15, 2023•39 min•Ep. 43
Dating and relationships can be frustratinga and confusing, that's why I started this podcast. So we often look for resources. Things like books, or podcasts…and sometimes coaches. Someone that can offer an objective viewpoint and guidance on what to do. Anything from healing from your past relationships and dating experiences to help with online profiles and wardrobe. This episode I have Cassie Callister (see links below). From life experiences and from ongoing training in life coaching she hel...
Mar 08, 2023•43 min•Ep. 42
Continuing the story of Camille who falls in love with the man of her dreams, when she decides to try dating 10 yrs after the tragic death of her husband. She finally tries dating and meets a great guy and they start a beautiful relationship. Then one day she gets a text from her new boyfriend's phone telling her that it's actuallly his ongoing girlfriend texting to let Camille know they're still together and then threatens Camille if she doesn't stop seeing him and send Camille nude pics of her...
Mar 01, 2023•36 min•Ep. 42
In a previous episode we heard "Camille's" story of her new love and how it all went bad. She started getting texts from HIS phone sent by his ex/current-girlfriend. The texts included threats from the woman and nude photos of this "ex" girlfriend. Listen to this and one other follow up episode to find out what happens when he tries to explain and she confronts him and when Camille starts talking to this ex...
Feb 22, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 41
We talk to the gorgeous Emily Victoria about her OnlyFans account. Find out how it impacts her relationships, what men ask her to do, what her mom thinks about it, all that and more. You can find/see Emily on Instagram at @emilyvictoriaofficial or see/subscribe to her OnlyFans at Emily's OnlyFans Facebook at Emily Victoria Facebook...
Feb 02, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 40
A guest tells a story of misunderstanding in her interactions with someone she was interested in dating. She thought the guy was interested in dating her although it was never explicitly stated. Maybe he was but they never talked about it specifically. See what you think.
Dec 15, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In the ongoing them of Chairlift Confessions and anonymous guest tells her story of falling in love with someone that seemed like the perfect match for a widow that had held off on a relationship for years. When she finally decides to go for it she gets more than she planned including nude photos but not from her new man...from his "ex" girlfriend sent from his phone!!
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 38
Discussion with author Marlisse Testa about her book "Stow Your Luggage When Dating". Figuring out how to find a great relationship whether you're re-entering the dating world after a breakup or divorce or just trying to get better at finding a great match. Marlisse has a lot of ideas and tools to make your dating better and practical advice for online dating. Including how to make sure you've gotten over your past traumas and heartbreaks.
Nov 08, 2022•54 min•Ep. 36
In the continuing series of stories of love that you want to tell but maybe don't want people to know what you did... you confess your stories to us. Like you're riding a chairlift with us and we listen, and add some funny commentary. In this story "Jason" (names changed) falls for someone while travelling but she lives 1300 miles away. No problem, there's air planes. But then there are problems that really blow up on a romantic adventure to London. It's a good story and we can all learn somethi...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 37
Love priestess Dina Joy Rifkin joins us to talk about ways to improve your dating. Immediately click with someone and fall for them right away?.. that could be a red flag! Keep having the same bad experiences with your dates? Find ways to search better, have better success with online dating and hear the hell yes signs and run away signs of online profiles and first dates and a lot more. Find Dina's books and dating support at Love and Qi
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 35