We always think we need to rid ourselves of insecurities but psychotherapist Ken Page feels the opposite! The Author of “Deeper Dating” tells Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden about his findings over his 30 year career that your “weaknesses” are actually your biggest gifts…if you embrace and hone them! He talks about how to identify them and how to transform them so you can be your best self and find the right partner! It’s a transformative new episode of Kinda Dating!
Apr 30, 2019•54 min
Instead of seeking perfection, maybe we need to find our weirdo! Artists and identical twins, Allie and Lexi Kaplan a.k.a. the Kaplan Twins are back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share the lowdown on how to go about this. Where do you start looking? What needs to happen with you to be ready? How do you know you’ve found them?! We’re all a little off kilter, so let’s embrace ourselves and embrace the weirdness in others! Check out this new episode of Kinda Dating!
Apr 16, 2019•38 min
Actor, host, director Teeshay sits with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share his unique (or not so) experiences of dating as a brown guy. Does race/ethnicity really make that much of a difference? What are some of the nuances of perception? The group gets super honest in this new episode of Kinda Dating!
Apr 09, 2019•40 min
#100 What We’ve Learned So Far (with the KD Team) Holy shit. We’ve hit 100 episodes! Natasha Chandel, Aisha Holden, Jenna Ribbing and Adam Pineless a.k.a. the Kinda Dating team celebrate the milestone by sharing their favorite guest moments, the worst and best of the podcast, what they’ve learned along the way, and what they need to improve on going forward! Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy this celebratory episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashac...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 24 min
In a seemingly endless pool of singles, how do you get noticed? Artists and identical twins, Allie and Lexi Kaplan know a thing (or two) about needing to stand out of the crowd and sit with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share the many pros to embracing your uniqueness! What makes us unique and why do we have such a tough time being…US?! The girls throw it all down in this legit hilarious episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us: FB, IG, TW: @kindadating FB, IG: @natashachandel TW: @natasha_chand...
Mar 26, 2019•53 min
When to text? Should you be exclusive? Is it too soon to drop the “L” word? We can all agree that there is a lot of pressure around dating. Actor, host, director Teeshay joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about some of them! How do gender roles add to these pressures? Are we doomed to experience them? Is there a way we can make dating feel a bit…lighter? The squad has a candid chat about the inner workings around the subject and offer tips to lighten the load in this new, fun episode...
Mar 19, 2019•55 min
Food tends to be at the center of dating, and we all have our preferences. Some are carnivores, some are omnivores, pescatarians, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, keto and more! It’s hard to keep up! Natasha Chandel, Aisha Holden and our resident vegan, Jenna, help a young listener navigate dating as a vegan. Do you need to compromise your beliefs to be with a partner? How can we be a little bit more respectful of each other’s choices? Though this episode seems to be about food, it’s not. Listen ...
Mar 12, 2019•22 min
Can you really find the right person without knowing what you want?Development execs and real-life couple Rachel Skidmore (Skybound) and Jade Addon-Hall (BET) are back with Natasha Chandel to share their thoughts. What’s the balance between knowing what you want and being too picky? Should you wait to date until you know? Where do you even start with figuring this shit out?! All this and more in this new episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natas...
Mar 05, 2019•54 min
Sometimes our ego can get the best of us, especially in the dating process! Development execs and real-life couple Rachel Skidmore (Skybound) and Jade-Addon Hall (BET) share how checking their egos (when most wouldn’t have) brought them to the loves of their lives. How does the ego rear its ugly head when dating and how can we control it?! All this and more in this inspiring, positive episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW...
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min
People get into relationships and then slowly try to change each other. Actress, host, author Candy Washington is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to tell you to accept your partner as they are! Why are we always trying to change people? What’s the line between changing and compromise in a relationship? What does this behavior say about you?! The girls share their personal stories in another honest, fun episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelT...
Feb 19, 2019•59 min
Valentine’s Day is coming up and you don’t have a date, but does life really suck because of that?! Actress, host, author Candy Washington, Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden say NOT AT ALL! The three single ladies talk about how to embrace single life for all its glory, from how to date yourself to clapping back at the critics (i.e. the people who think the end goal is a relationship). But before they get there, the trio explore why it feels hard to be single, and signs you might think you’re oka...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr
What happens when a seemingly-perfect marriage ends in a nasty divorce and someone ends up dead. Listen to Over My Dead Body today wherever you’re listening to this or wondery.fm/omdb
Feb 12, 2019•6 min
Communication is key…but which method should you use?! The creator/writer (Jessica Richmond) and star (Gabby Kono) of the sex positive web series, Baker’s Dozen are back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share their thoughts on when to text, when to pick up a phone and call, when to slide into the DM and when to email. Wait, does anyone email? The girls share their preferences, and discuss when to compromise because sometimes one person really loves FaceTime and you’re not about that life...
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Sex is one of the most fun, pleasurable acts but it can also come with a lot of weight, stigma, whatever you want to call it. The creator/writer (Jessica Richmond) and star (Gabby Kono) of the sex positive web series, Baker’s Dozen join Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to help take some of the pressure around this sensitive subject by chatting about where some of that comes from. What’s the line between owning your sexuality and just sleeping around? Are there rules around when to have sex? The ...
Jan 29, 2019•59 min
Losing your virginity may or may not be a big deal for you, but it can be a milestone moment. Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden help a young listener navigate this sensitive issue. When is the right time to get it in? Is it worth the wait? Should you just settle or wait for the right one? The girls, along with Jenna Ribbing, share their personal experiences and insight into this interesting topic in another mini episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us: FB, IG, TW: @kindadating FB, IG: @natashachandel ...
Jan 23, 2019•33 min
Though we’ve done a full episode (#17) on this with comedian Dave Weasel, Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden give the basic scoop on this popular situationship. Can friends with benefits ever convert to a relationship? How do you set the ground rules for this? Is catching feelings inevitable? The duo take your questions on this and more in another mini episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us: FB, IG, TW: @kindadating FB, IG: @natashachandel TW: @natasha_chandel FB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdance
Jan 08, 2019•21 min
It’s officially a new year, and for 2019 Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden want you to learn to love yourself! While you’re reeling over why s/he left the relationship, a question the girls answer, they also encourage some self love. But what does that even mean? How does one love oneself? What are the benefits and how can doing this seemingly small but daunting task change your life? Listen to this inspiring mini episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelT...
Jan 01, 2019•21 min
It’s hard to be in the dating game when you can’t get a date. Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden share some of their likes and dislikes in being approached. They also reveal how much effort you should put into the object of your affection. How long is too long to wait around for them to realize they like you? How hard are you supposed to try? The girls tell it like it is in this mini episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW: @...
Dec 25, 2018•15 min
Sometimes you and your partner’s friends just don’t vibe. So, do you have to hang out with them? There are ways to handle the awkward situations. And what if your dealbreakers are mad superficial? How much is too much? Which ones are worth keeping and which ones do you just gotta grow up about? Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden take listener questions in another honest mini episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW: @aishasays...
Dec 17, 2018•15 min
We’re taking listener questions for the holidays! Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden do a quick dip into the use of ultimatums and when you should become exclusive? The pair weigh the pros and cons of getting what you want with an ultimatum, and how to handle the pesky convos around your relationship status. Check out this fun little mini-episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdance
Dec 10, 2018•18 min
One of the most common turn-ons is a sense of humor. Head of Starburns Audio, Jason Smith, agrees and sits with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share the secret behind his marriage. The trio break down the different types of humor because some are negative, how to look at the bright side of life, and why being able to laugh can solve a lot of your problems. All this and more in this, yup, fun-filled episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natash...
Dec 04, 2018•57 min
Dating is time consuming so it’s better to weed out potentials from duds. Jenna Birch, author of “The Love Gap” and new CEO of the Plum dating app, is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden with tips on how to spot those pesky commitment phobes. The ladies share their experiences and povs on everything from classic signs to attachment styles on this fun, thought-provoking episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW: @jennab...
Nov 27, 2018•49 min
The holidays can be a great time, but also extremely stressful whether you’re single or booed up. Which is why Leah Knauer, comedian and Basic Witches podcast host, sits with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about how to navigate these crazy waters. From how to handle the annoying “so are you seeing anyone?” questions to what is an appropriate gift for your first holiday together, the girls jingle all the way in this fun, very helpful episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kinda...
Nov 20, 2018•58 min
How fast or slow a relationship moves can be a make or break!Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray of HowStuffWorks’ The Daily Zeitgeist podcast are back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talkabout the right pace of a relationship. When are you supposed to hit the milestones of being exclusive, “I love you” etc.? How do you tell someone to slow down if it’s going too fast? Is there a way to get your partner to speed shit up? The group tackles all this and more in another honest and funny episode of...
Nov 13, 2018•52 min
Did you know your spit could actually be a turn-on or off?! HowStuffWorks’ The Daily Zeitgeist podcasters Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray sit down with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about some of the more uncommon, even subconscious factors that play into who you might be attracted to. From color to your tears (yeah, you read correctly), they break down some secret reasons behind that chemistry, not so you can manipulate your way into someone’s pants, but understand the complex psyche! Th...
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Is age really but a number? Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus of The Bechdel Cast podcast are back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to shed light on if you should date younger or older. Maturity, priorities, stamina (you know what we're talking about), the chicas break down the pros and cons of each age group, including the forgotten “your age-ers”. Remember them? The girls also give advice to Carrie Bradshaw from “Sex and the Cit” in this week’s Advice to a Famous Character. Listen to this ...
Oct 30, 2018•56 min
Is Prince Charming the cause of your dating woes? Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus of The Bechdel Cast podcast join Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to break down how your favorite movies, and especially those romcoms, might be ruining your love life. From setting unrealistic expectations to the fairytale of happily ever after, the girls critique the most beloved tropes, all in the hopes of setting us back on track. We also debut a new segment: Dating Advice to Your Favorite Characters. What cou...
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 4 min
There are already so many complicated parts of dating, now add the cultural nuances that come with being an immigrant into the mix! Ethnically Ambiguous podcasters Anna Hossnieh and Shereen Lani Younes are back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to discuss the challenges of trying to find love the traditional North American way while feeling the pressure of holding onto their immigrant heritage. From unconventional family dynamics to the insecurity of wondering if anyone will ever get you, th...
Oct 16, 2018•56 min
Family is an important part of many relationships and some are more involved than others. Ethnically Ambiguous podcasters Anna Hossnieh and Shereen Lani Younes join Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share their experiences with their parents in their dating lives. How do you set boundaries? When is too much involvement? Why does their approval matter at all? The girl squad get super candid about their personal challenges in managing their parentals and offer thoughtful insight into how to appe...
Oct 09, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Dating is hard because we put our happiness in other people’s hands. Happiness coach, Rob Mack, and author of “Happiness From The Inside Out” is back with Natasha Chandel to talk about finding that real inner joy and taking back your power. Can being happy make other areas of your life work better? Are happy people more attractive? All this and more in another fun, enlightening, happy episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @robmackofficialFB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW...
Oct 02, 2018•57 min
