Relationships are ever-evolving. Society is becoming a little bit more open to new norms, including ethical non-monogamy. Intersectional sex and relationship writer, Gabrielle Smith, joins Natasha Chandel to demystify the various types of ENM lifestyles (fyi, it’s not all poly), why it’s not cheating, the “rules” within the community, and how to start the discussion with your partner! It’s an informative new episode of Kinda Dating! GET EXCLUSIVE KINDA DATING MERCH HERE: https://www.teepublic.co...
Jul 06, 2021•57 min
We are so focused and strategic when it comes to work, but it seems to fall by the wayside when it comes to our love life. Relationship coach, Alison Wellington, joins Natasha Chandel to discuss what it means to date with intention. How do you get to this place? What do you actually want vs what you need? How do you be specific but still give people a chance? All this and more answered in another informative episode of Kinda Dating! GET EXCLUSIVE KINDA DATING MERCH HERE: https://www.teepublic.co...
Jun 29, 2021•50 min
After 18 months, the world is starting to open and you are horny AF! But is it safe to get back out there? Dr. James Simmons is back with Natasha Chandel to answer all your questions. Should you still wear masks on dates? Can you ask a potential if they are vaccinated? How do we deal with COVID PTSD and even start meeting people in person? What are some actual risks to keep in mind? It’s a super important, and somehow still fun, episode of Kinda Dating! GET EXCLUSIVE KINDA DATING MERCH HERE: htt...
Jun 22, 2021•54 min
You got questions, Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden have answers! Our duo tackle listener dilemmas like waiting for “Mr. Right,” the right time to have sex, can chemistry develop as a relationship goes on, how to handle dating fatigue, and letting go of your ex. They are kind but firm in their opinions in this much-needed episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! GET EXCLUSIVE KIND...
Jun 15, 2021•59 min
We love our squad and need them to vent our dating woes to. But is it always helpful to do that? Pallavi Sastry and Gabrielle Ruiz of the What Are Friends For podcast join Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden for a no-holds barred chat about our fraaanzzz! Should friends give advice or just listen? How can you make sure your friends aren’t projecting their own story to you? Are “yes” friends actually doing more harm than good? All this and more in a very… friendly episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dati...
Jun 08, 2021•58 min
“Dating is hard.” “All guys are dicks.” “There are too many options.” These are examples of mindset, and could be setting you back. Relationship coach Anwar White joins Natasha Chandel to share his techniques to improve your dating life by taking control and changing the way you think about it. Is that even possible? Find out in this new episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! GE...
Jun 01, 2021•58 min
From June 2017: Ever thought maybe you were meant to be with more than one person? As times change, so do the way relationships look, which is why host Natasha Chandel and author (“The Smart Girl’s Guide to Polyamory”) Dedeker Winston discuss polyamory. Dedeker helps us better understand this specific type of ethical non-monogamy. Are poly peeps just closet commitment-phobes? Do they ever get jealous? Is it an actual lifestyle? Dedeker breaks down the myths and facts in this uber interesting epi...
May 25, 2021•54 min
Did you know being funny is a more attractive quality than actual attractiveness? Comedian, writer, actor, Erik Rivera joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about how cultivating a sense of humor can help you get and keep a date! They talk about how to pick up with a joke, avoid negging, and maybe even look at your overall dating life a little more lightheartedly. It’s a… funny episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding pod...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 11 min
It’s not just a numbers games, guys! Male dating coach, Connell Barrett, is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share some sure-fire ways for guys to increase their odds of scoring and keeping a date. We cover everything from authenticity to pick-up lines, how to fix up your online profile to handling rejection. It’s an episode of Kinda Dating that will leave you empowered and ready to rawr! This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest anthology from Diana Palmer, Kate Pearce,...
May 11, 2021•1 hr
Dating can take a real toll on our self-esteem. Dating coach, Connell Barrett, joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share tips on how to get your swag back. Is confidence just something you’re born with or can it be cultivated? Why is it so hard to build and so easy to lose? What’s the relationship between confidence and authenticity? Connell answers all this and more in another great episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding ...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min
It’s becoming more and more important to be in line about certain hot topics. Comedian Rajiv Satyal joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to discuss which ones actually play a role in your relationship, and which ones you can skip. From feminism to politics, cancel culture to climate change. When should you ask your S.O. on their stance on social issues? Can you date someone with opposing ideologies? Nothing is off the table with the trio in this opinionated episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Datin...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 3 min
It’s hard to forgive people who have hurt you, and somehow even harder to forgive yourself. But it is possible! Nedra Glover Tawwab, therapist and author (Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself) is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about the importance of forgiveness in our dating journeys. Does forgiving mean forgetting? Where do you start? Why is it so hard? Nedra helps us get to the core of this fundamental skill in an important new episode of Kinda Dating...
Apr 20, 2021•48 min
If this crazy pandemic has taught us something, it’s that self care and being able to set boundaries are essential to our actual survival. But it’s so damn hard! Nedra Glover Tawwab, therapist and author (Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself) joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to discuss how to identify the areas we need to protect, and how to set healthy boundaries. Nedra explains everything from the role of people pleasing, what we lose by not setting them, and who is...
Apr 13, 2021•55 min
Dating is a universal experience, but how we date differs around the world. Youtuber and host of Dating Beyond Borders, Marina Iakovleva, joins Natasha Chandel and shares what she’s learned about the dating etiquette in different cities. How do people flirt in, say, Iceland? Are the stereotypes real? What are the rules around sex? All this and more answered in a fun, flirty, worldly episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcast...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In honor of our dear friend, Jason Smith's recent passing, we are replaying his episode. Jason was CEO of Starburns Audio, and one of the most spirited, optimistic, and funny people we've ever had the pleasure to work with. We will always love you Jason. Thank you for believing in us. --------------- 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 bre...
Mar 30, 2021•57 min
Is it affecting your relationship? Could you, or someone you know, actually have a sex addiction? Dr. Eris and Natasha get into a deep discussion about one of the hardest addictions to affect relationships in the final part of this 3-part series. They discuss what might be lying underneath, when you’ve crossed the line, and how to open up communication. Is there help? What do you do if you’re a partner of a sex addict? Is getting a happy ending massage considered cheating? All these questions an...
Mar 23, 2021•40 min
The easiest advice to give, and most frustrating to receive is: just be yourself. WTF does that mean? Relationship coach and host of The Dating Den podcast, Marni Battista, joins Natasha Chandel to share tips on how to be authentic on dates. What’s the balance between putting your best foot forward and being you? Why is it so hard for us to be comfortable with who we are? How does being INauthentic fuck up our dating lives? All this and more in another informative episode of Kinda Dating! GET EX...
Mar 16, 2021•54 min
Ever dated potential? Then this episode is for you! Comedian, writer Tehran Von Ghasri is on Kinda Dating with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to break down the dilemma between the fantasy in our head about our date versus the reality of the situationship. Why is it so hard for us to see the relationship and people as they are? Is the element of fantasy different for guys and girls? What do we gain to lose and win by acknowledging the truth? The trio have a hilarious, poignant, and thought-prov...
Mar 09, 2021•59 min
Is your situationship just going through a phase or it is actually toxic? Kimmy and Liza of the 51 First Dates podcast join Natasha Chandel to talk about unhealthy relationship dynamics. They reveal the subtle signs of a toxic relationship, explain why it can be hard to leave, and share practical exit strategies. It’s an eye-opening new episode of Kinda Dating! GET EXCLUSIVE KINDA DATING MERCH HERE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/kinda-dating?ref_id=15658 Email us your thoughts at kindadating@...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr
Did you know you could be smart but not emotionally intelligent? Psychologist and relationship scientist, Dr. Marisa T. Cohen is back with Natasha Chandel to drop some knowledge about what emotional intelligence is and how cultivating it can improve your relationship! What are some signs to figure out if your date is emotionally intelligent? Why is the ability to understand and manage emotions so important? Dr. Cohen shares her brilliant take in another insightful episode of Kinda Dating! GET EX...
Feb 23, 2021•54 min
Upset that your love life isn’t going according to schedule? Feel like time is passing you by? Psychologist and relationship scientist, Dr. Marisa T. Cohen joins Natasha Chandel to discuss our often unhealthy attachment to time. Society makes us think we need to hit certain milestones by a set date, and Dr. Cohen helps us break the attachment and anxiety that comes with missing those. What happens when we become obsessed with time? What is your anxiety teaching you? Can time become your friend? ...
Feb 16, 2021•55 min
Valentine’s Day is full of highs and lows whether single or in a relationship. Comedian and actor Vinny Fasline is back and joins Natasha Chandel, Aisha Holden, and Adam Pineless to share their best and worst V-Day dates, advice, gifts, and apps, in hopes to help you have a great one… however you choose to spend it! GET EXCLUSIVE KINDA DATING MERCH HERE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/kinda-dating?ref_id=15658 Email us your thoughts at kindadating@gmail.com Follow Kinda Dating: www.instagram.c...
Feb 09, 2021•55 min
Dating can feel like you’re walking in a field full of mines. But Elite Daily’s Candice Jalili (author of “Just Send the Text”) thinks half the battle is in your head. She joins Natasha Chandel and shares practical tips on how to ease the stress and anxiety that comes with dating to enhance your chances of finding love. The pair discuss taking personal accountability for your dating dilemmas, changing your perspective about love and rejection, and the importance of authenticity, among other eye-...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min
We want others to love us, but do we really love ourselves? Plus-size model and influencer Hayley Herms is back with Natasha Chandel to talk about how your relationship with your body affects your dating life. They share their deeply personal stories of body dysmorphia, how it influenced the way they chose partners, and their journey to accepting and loving their bodies just as they are. It’s a raw, honest, informative episode of Kinda Dating! GET EXCLUSIVE KINDA DATING MERCH HERE: https://www.t...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Does being sex positive make someone promiscuous? Rules and ideologies around sex are changing, which is why influencer Hayley Herms joins Natasha Chandel for a candid discussion on their cultivation of a sex positive mindset, what it really means, and breaking down the myths attached with this movement. They discuss the double standards between men and women when it comes to sex, how they evolved from their traditional points of view, and the stigmas attached. It’s a fascinating new episode of ...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Sex is an important part of a relationship for most people, but not all. Dr. James Simmons is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to help us understand those who identify as asexual. He dispels the myths around this sexual preference, and shares the path to positive asexual relationships. Are you asexual? Is asexuality a result of past trauma? How do you navigate sex if it’s just not a thing for you? All this and more answered in this eye-opening, informative yet fun episode of Kinda Dati...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Does dating have a deeper purpose? Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik of the Almost 30 podcast join our Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share how to approach your dating life with a spiritual lens. They reveal the life lessons they learned through their relationships (or lack of), discuss the concept of forgiveness after a breakup or toxic ‘ship, how to actually be grateful for the good and bad times, and they even talk about the dark side of spirituality (there is one). How do you be spirit...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 11 min
2020 will be a year for the books for all of us. Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden reflect on a year of crazy highs and crazy lows in their personal and love lives. They discuss the deep lessons buried under the mound of a pandemic, the importance of taking down time to reflect, and how to enact change even when NOT making any resolutions. The ladies get super real and personal with what they’ve gone through this year, in hopes for a more realistic yet positive 2021 for all daters, in this new ep...
Dec 29, 2020•57 min
Coming out as LGBTQA+ is tough at any age, but it’s especially tough for LGBTQA+ adults who are now exploring a new dating pool. Dr. James Simmons helps Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden (who publicly reveals her own personal truths) understand this whole new world. From how to deal with the shame attached with coming out as an adult to practical ways to navigate first dates, the trio discuss it all. How do you handle sex for the first time? Is it okay to not be so “out there” with your identific...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min
From November 2018: 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! GET EXCL...
Dec 15, 2020•58 min
