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Kinda Dating

Natasha Chandelwww.kindadating.com
Because who says they're in a relationship anymore? In each episode, comedian and dating expert, Natasha Chandel, along with cool guests break down the dating world and try to answer the proverbial question: why the fuck do we all have commitment issues?! Get ready for honest and insightful discussions, hilarious personal stories, and a refreshing, PRACTICAL take on dating, love, and commitment that applies to everyone whether you’re single, married, or figuring it out. Listen to the most diverse array of guests get super real -- ranging from New York Times best-selling authors like Mark Manson to global comedy sensations like Russell Peters. Our episodes feature expert therapists, seasoned dating coaches, actors, musicians, influencers, Showrunners, and even Natasha’s parents and exes spill the tea! This is NOT your typical dating podcast. Kinda Dating is a lighthearted podcast that often gets deep. So let us help you “get it in.” Errr… find love!
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Episodes

Ghosting: The Real Reasons

You thought you had a great date, y’all have been texting it up, then suddenly the person disappears! WTF?! Happiness coach, Rob Mack, and author of “Happiness From The Inside Out” joins Natasha Chandel in shedding light on the real reasons why someone ghosts and how to manage the inevitable disappointment. That said, is there ever a good reason to ghost someone? The pair get honest about their ghosting past and give the argument from both sides in this fun, much-needed episode of Kinda Dating! ...

Sep 25, 201845 min

Dr. Eris Huemer: What’s Your Communication Style?

Communication is the key to all relationships, yet most of us don’t know how to do it right. Relationship expert, Dr. Eris explains the Process Communication Model to help determine the way you (and your partner) best communicate so y’all can talk to each other in the right language! Why? Because they say, if you want to get your point across, talk to someone in a way they would understand, not the other way around. It’s a mind blowing approach that’ll help your dating and everyday life! Listen ...

Sep 11, 201849 min

Dr. Eris Huemer: Love Addiction

ationship expert Dr. Eris is back with Natasha Chandel and this time is sharing her insight on love addiction.

Sep 04, 20181 hr 3 min

Swipe to Win in Online Dating

Endlessly swiping and meeting weirdos? Andrew Miller of the new dating app, Crown Dating, by the Match Group (masterminds behind Tinder, Match.com) shares insider secrets with Natasha Chandel on how to increase your chances of success with online...

Aug 28, 201837 min

Cross-Cultural Dating Realities

Mixing and mingling across cultures is pretty common nowadays but is it really as easy as it seems? “Dancing With The Stars” alum Anna Trebunskaya (Russian) and her husband, actor/producer, Nevin Millan (Indian and Croatian) join Natasha Chandel...

Aug 21, 201850 min

Managing Dating Disappointment

For a lot of people, dating is a never-ending ritual of disappointment. It’s hard to keep your spirits up when you keep meeting duds! Well, celebrity dating and empowerment coach (E!’s Famously Single) and new “Man Whisperer” podcast host,...

Aug 14, 201852 min

Dating After #MeToo

For the last year or so, the world has been taken by storm with the #MeToo movement. Girls and guys are both revealing their encounters with sexual assault, harassment and unwanted sexual advances. It’s gotten a lot of people on edge, especially guys. So, how do you navigate the new dating waters without crossing boundaries? How do you flirt without being considered a creep? What’s allowed and not allowed? Natasha and Aisha take on this super relevant and controversial topic by sharing their rea...

Jul 02, 201848 min

Keepin’ It Spicy

Sex health author and Girl Boner podcast host, August McLaughlin, is back with host Natasha Chandel to share secrets on how to keep the fire alive at whatever stage of the relationship you’re at! Is it normal to hit a plateau? They talk...

Jun 25, 201846 min

Managing Different Sex Drives REVISED

So, one person’s loins are always on fire and the other’s is on the cooler end. Sex health author and Girl Boner podcast host, August McLaughlin, takes Natasha into a deep dive into managing differing libidos. How can you address the issue? Are...

Jun 20, 201850 min

The Long Game

Tinder and dating apps have made it easy to hook up and move on, but there’s a good argument for the long game. Celebrity dating and empowerment coach (E!’s Famously Single), Laurel House, drops some knowledge to Natasha Chandel about the dating...

Jun 11, 201855 min

Maintaining the Relationship

Congrats, you got into a relationship! Now, how do you keep it?! Emmy-winning Executive producer and writer (Superior Donuts, Wizards of Waverly Place) Peter Murrieta joins Natasha Chandel to share what needs to be done to maintain a relationship,...

Jun 04, 201849 min

Getting Back With Exes

They say it ended for a reason, but is there ever a time you should consider getting back together with an ex? Feelings linger after break ups especially if it didn't end badly and there might be times a reunion is worth exploring but there are also...

May 28, 201858 min

Zainab Johnson: “Friend” or Option?

We've all been there or put someone there. You know, the “friendzone”. But are you really just friends? Comedian and podcaster, Zainab Johnson, joins Natasha to share her personal story of friendzoning and how to decipher where you really stand!...

May 22, 20181 hr 2 min

Mom’s Advice (with Natasha’s Mom)

Happy Mother’s Day! In honor of all the great moms out there, Natasha invited her mom, Shabnam Chandel, to be this week’s guest! The licensed physical therapist and Natasha’s self-proclaimed best friend gets super candid, answering all the...

May 14, 201857 min

Kinda Dating Update

There have been some changes! We are moving hosting sites to Libsyn and need you to re-subscribe there and any other place you get your podcast including: iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher etc. We're coming back with awesome new episodes so don't miss it!

May 10, 20182 min

Children of Divorce & How it Affects Relationships

There’s a 50/50 chance that you’re either going to date a child of divorce or are one, and let’s be honest, it’s a traumatic event that can leave some deep scars. Our guest, PR/media executive Ray Casas knows, and he opens up to host Natasha Chandel about how it affected his life, and in turn, how he approached dating. How do children of divorce view relationships differently? Are there triggers to be aware of? How can you date a child of divorce in a more compassionate way? This episode of Kind...

Apr 16, 201847 min

Is Chivalry Dead?

Chivalry seems dead in the Tinder era…but is it? PR exec and Southern gentleman Ray Casas and Natasha Chandel tackle the controversial topic. Does the responsibility only fall on guys or are women not even open to it anymore? Does accepting chivalry or being chivalrous make one weak? The old friends have an honest discussion about the changing face of chivalry in the millennial generation and offer tips on how guys can stand out in the dating landscape in this honest, fresh episode of Kinda Dati...

Apr 09, 201850 min

Taking Personal Accountability

“Love Gap” author Jenna Birch is back with Natasha! And this time we’re talking about taking ownership of OUR part in our bad relationships. We’re always blaming the other person or some external factor but when do we need to stop and look at the only constant in our situation - us? The smart ladies address the insecure attachment styles that might be contributing, and ask the tough question: do you REALLY want a relationship? It’s a thought-provoking episode of Kinda Dating!

Apr 02, 201850 min

Why Smart Women Are Single

A majority of guys say they want to be with a smart, independent woman, but studies have proven guys don’t choose these ladies! Wtf is up with that?! Journalist and author Jenna Birch calls it “The Love Gap” (also the name of her new book). She shares with Natasha the data and psychology behind why men flee from the “full package woman” and how smart women can effectively date to find the real deal man. Is he just not that into you? Or is it something deeper? The ladies drop info that’s gonna ma...

Mar 19, 201852 min

Timing is Everything

They say timing is everything; it’s the great relationship maker and breaker. Comedian, producer, writer Kelly Landry and host Natasha Chandel share so many “aha” moments as they explore this modern-day dating phenomena. Is it legit or just an excuse? What are signs that the timing might just be off? Should you stick around? All these questions and so many more are discussed as the funny girls take a deep, hilarious yet enlightening dive on this new episode of Kinda Dating.

Mar 12, 20181 hr 4 min

Madame Gandhi: Become an Independent Woman

In honor of International Women’s Day, EDM artist and activist Madame Gandhi lets Natasha Chandel into her home to share what it really means to be an independent woman. Does it mean “fuck the man”? Actually, no! Join this moving, inspiring and deep conversation about the true meaning of self love and how it can help not just your relationships flourish, but your life. The pair also offer tips to guys on how to date a truly independent lady. Cheers to strong women on this dope episode of Kinda D...

Mar 05, 201851 min

The Rules & Etiquette of Texting

It’s time for a lesson in text-iquette. Host Natasha Chandel and the KD team (Aisha and Makenzie) break down the nitty gritty of texting. “To text or not to text” is no longer the only question! Now it’s what to text, when, how to say it, which emoji to use, why did they say this??? The girls explain why we spend so much energy on this, discuss red flags when someone is texting you and the basic rules to a good text exchange. You’ll be enlightened and entertained with this new episode of Kinda D...

Feb 26, 20181 hr 5 min

How to Manage Anxiety & Depression

Anxiety and depression can wreak havoc on ourselves and our relationships, and it’s also the most common mental health issue in America! But it’s not all gloom and doom if you have it. Author, motivational speaker, and Pac-12 Network’s Yogi Roth gets into this deep topic with Natasha Chandel. Together they reveal their struggles with it and offer tips on how to manage it, how to look within, and ways to change your perspective. It’s only when we’re whole that we can find real love. You’re not al...

Feb 19, 20181 hr 15 min

Fuck Valentine's Day

So, the most dreaded day in the modern dating world is coming up and you’re single. Yup, we’re talking about Valentine’s Day.

Feb 12, 201853 min

Should You Move For Love?

Sometimes you fall in love with someone who lives somewhere else, and sometimes you just gotta take a leap and move to be closer to them!

Feb 05, 201851 min

Sid Mallya: Differing Lifestyles

Actor, model, Kingfisher heir Sid Mallya joins Natasha to share his thoughts on the importance of having complimentary lifestyles when dating someone with real

Jan 24, 201841 min

New Year, New You Tips

Lauren Urasek a.k.a. the most messaged girl on OkCupid sits down with Natasha Chandel to share tips on how to revamp not just your profile but maybe even your a

Jan 08, 20181 hr 4 min

How To Get Out Of Friendzone

Tristan Bowen sits down with Natasha to spill his secrets on how to use the friendship you have as leverage to becoming lovas!

Dec 25, 20171 hr 3 min

Dating Someone With Illness

Comedian and MTV Girl Code producer Chelsea White joins Natasha to talk about the stuff that makes her tick…literally. She has Tourettes and talks about her exp

Dec 11, 201755 min
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