The common adage is: marry your best friend. But should you really? TV comedy writers and married couple, Alex Sherman and Alyssa Lane, jain Natasha Chandel and share what it really means to shack up with your bestie. While Alex and Alyssa believe they are bffs, Natasha questions the theory. They discuss how to draw boundaries within the best friend-ness of a relationship (so you’re not totally codependent), the meaning of a true partnership, and if you should take someone out of the friend zone...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr
At first, sex is heated… and then it feels like it always cools off. We hit a sexual stalemate. Is it possible to return from that? Somatic wellness and intimacy coach, Court Vox, joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share his tips and tricks for sexual reconnection. He discusses the importance of feeling comfortable exploring your own, and your partner’s body, and the role of spontaneity. The trio talk about the viability of monogamy, and get really candid about how they have navigated sen...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min
We all think we’ve been ghosted, gaslit, or love bombed at some point. But have we really?? Cognitive behavioral psychologist (and attachment theory specialist) Dr. Diane Strachowski is back with Natasha Chandel and breaks down the most overused terms in dating. She believes our misuse of these words are creating more strife in our lives, and taking away from people really experiencing them. She explains how to actually identify this behavior, and what we can learn from them. The pair also discu...
Mar 08, 2022•56 min
When your communication style and your attachment style collide, you get your love style! Cognitive behavioral psychologist (and attachment theory specialist) Dr. Diane Strachowski joins Natasha Chandel for a deep dive into her unique analysis of types of daters. Are Nervous Nancys doomed to fear relationships forever? Is Independent Ian ever going to be able to lean on anyone? Does Secure Sophia have nothing to learn because she’s so damn secure? Dr. Diane breaks down how our love styles can wo...
Mar 01, 2022•58 min
From August 2018: 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, Laurel House is back with Natasha Chandel to help you manage those dating blues. The duo also talk about changing your perspective and making negatives into positives so that you’re in a better subconscious place to meet “the one”! Listen to ...
Feb 25, 2022•55 min
With social media in our face, it’s hard not to compare our love lives (or lack of) to everyone around us. Morgan Absher (Two Hot Takes Podcast) is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about how she has overcome this. Or has she? The ladies share their insecurities, tips on how to navigate the socials of it all, and the role of gratitude in this important episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe...
Feb 15, 2022•55 min
“Once a cheater, always a cheater?” Morgan Absher (Two Hot Takes Podcast) joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about the most cliched quotes, myths, and stereotypes in the dating world. Is polyamory just an excuse to fuck around? Are women the new men? If you have sex too soon, does he really lose interest? The trio share their raw, unfiltered thoughts on all these hot topics and more, in this candid, funny episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Yo...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Host Natasha Chandel and the KD producers Aisha Holden and Mason Booker discuss the self-fulfilling prophecy that could be the reason you’re still in that rut. Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! 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.com/kindadating www.facebo...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min
We all love to play house. But moving in together is a big step in any relationship, and there are things you should consider before doing it! Tik Tok star, comedian, and actress Vinita Khilnani is back with Natasha Chandel and helps us navigate the questions to ask yourself, and your partner, before taking the big leap. Is saving on rent a good enough reason? Should you discuss your long-term goals? Whose place should you move into? The pair share an enlightening conversation on this week’s Kin...
Jan 26, 2022•58 min
Another year, another set of interesting and weird dating trends! Tik Tok star, comedian, and actress Vinita Khilnani joins Natasha Chandel in breaking down dry dating to hesi-dating, to outercourse (yeah, you read that right), plus a gamut of other trends. How did these trends come about? Will they last? The girl duo reveal their thoughts in this hilarious new episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at F...
Jan 18, 2022•59 min
Most of us have had sex, but how much of it was great sex? Todd Baratz (certified sex coach, license therapist, and writer) joins Natasha Chandel for a juicy conversation about all things sex, love, and intimacy. Do you have to orgasm? How do you teach your partner what you like/don’t like? What are real sex goals for couples? The pair get candid about their own experiences, and share tips on how to spice things up. Alas, there is hope in this titillating new episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Datin...
Dec 21, 2021•57 min
Another year is upon us, yet you’re still hanging out with that hot but vapid side piece that isn’t into labels. Sooo, how’s 2022 gonna be any different? Actress/producer Shiva Negar joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk all things resolutions. How do you make and stick to your goals? What’s standing in people’s way of achieving their resolution? What happened to everything we learned over the pandemic?! The smart, sassy ladies reveal their personal goals related to love and life, and s...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Why have two people in your relationship when you can have three? Or hey, swap and try a different pairing altogether! Comedian Bill Dawes is back with Natasha Chandel to talk about the not-so-alt lifestyles. Threesomes, swinging, sex parties used to be taboo, they used to be done in the dark of night, but now it’s mainstream! It’s like porridge… everyone’s trying to find the combo that fits them and their relationship just right. So what’s right for you? We’re gonna break down the wild and not-...
Dec 07, 2021•38 min
It feels like we’re always victims of circumstance in our dating lives. Mindfulness educator, Mitra Manesh, joins Natasha Chandel and shares how presence, awareness, and even letting go actually gives us more agency. She teaches us how to be less reactive and more responsive in our interactions with dates, and people in general. But how do you remain mindful when someone is annoying TF outta you? Or not giving you the love you want/deserve? Mitra helps answer all these questions and more in a be...
Nov 30, 2021•49 min
We often look back at our dating past with regret, sadness, and pain. This Thanksgiving, Bill Dawes (actor, comedian, podcaster) and Natasha Chandel help us reframe the past to be something we are thankful for. They look at the things they learned from their past “failures,” and share a practical look at the concept of forgiving and forgetting. It’s a heartfelt, touching episode of Kinda Dating! This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title by Rebekah Weatherspoon, A THORN IN THE S...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min
The holidays are around the corner, and you need a plus one to your events or your family will think you’re a lonely singleton who’s gonna die alone. Fret not, Comedian/actor Vinny Fasline is back with Natasha Chandel to talk holidates! They discuss how to get one, how to set ground rules so you’re not experiencing the shitty part of a romcom (you know, the part where someone catches feelings and they “break up” on Christmas day but were never together in the first place), and just general holid...
Nov 16, 2021•32 min
What happens when girls outnumber guys? Apparently guys think their wee wees are golden. Yeah, you read that right. Comedian/actor Vinny Fasline is back with Natasha Chandel to break down the latest dating phenomena sweeping US colleges, and basically the streets. But is this really a new trend or just another name for commitment-phobia? Listen to another honest, funny new episode of Kinda Dating! This episode is brought to you by Bellesa Plus: the Netflix of Porn. Enjoy unlimited access to ad-f...
Nov 09, 2021•45 min
Rebounds feel so good, but are they a good idea for your love life? Lisa Schwartz (YouTube star, actress and author of “30-Life Crisis”) is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden as they share their thoughts on the likely outcome of a rebound relationship. What is driving you into one? Are YOU the rebound? What are things to consider before jumping in? Listen to another fun, informative episode of Kinda Dating! Follow Kinda Dating: www.instagram.com/kindadating www.facebook.com/kindadating w...
Nov 02, 2021•43 min
They say, “hurt people hurt people.” Pritesh Shah (actor, comedian, producer) joins his old friend Natasha Chandel in an honest conversation about how they hurt others and themselves with their respective traumas. The pair discuss the evolution of their dating lives, the tools they developed to handle their pain, and overcoming victim-hood and taking personal accountability. It’s a deep and funny new episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more o...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min
5 years. 200 episodes. 12,000 minutes (if we did the math right). The Kinda Dating team of Natasha Chandel, Aisha Holden, Adam Pineless, and Karyna Uribe talk about what they’ve learned about relationships and themselves since they started on the podcast. They share listeners’ takeaways too, how the dating space has changed over five years, what piece of advice they use the most, and reveal where they still have to grow. Check-ins in relationships are so important, and since this is the longest ...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Grieving isn’t only specific to death. Most of us have felt heartache and it can be hard to pick ourselves back up. Krista St-Germain (life coach, grief expert, and host of “The Widowed Mom” podcast) joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to help us navigate the feelings of loss, sadness, and even guilt that keeps us in a vicious cycle. They discuss the effects of grief on our dating lives, like how unprocessed grief can change our future relationships, and more. How do you deal with the guilt o...
Sep 21, 2021•56 min
When our couple friends tell us about their meet cute, we throw up a little in our mouth, mentally take notes, and then try to replicate it. Well, Naomi Shah (Founder and CEO of the entertainment company, Meet Cute) joins Natasha Chandel to help you create your own love story. She shares some actual positive takeaways from romcoms, how to bridge the gap between what you see in the movies and how you date IRL, and the role of serendipity in your happily ever after. It’s a thoughtful and yes, cute...
Sep 14, 2021•55 min
We hate labels, but we love labeling dating trends! We’re over halfway through 2021 and Joty Kay and Neha Shaida of the Brown Queens podcast join Natasha Chandel to help decide if this year’s dating trends are lasting or a bust. From roaching to FODA (fear of dating again) to astrolove, the ladies have a spirited conversation about dating life post-pandemic. Did the slow burn last? Do people still wanna virtual date? Are we freakier than ever before?? All this and more explored in this hilarious...
Sep 07, 2021•46 min
Society (and science) tell us opposites attract, but is it actually true or is this another Disney trope we have to beat out of our dating brains? Actor Kapil Talwalkar (Zoe’s Extraordinary Playlist, American-ish, Night Court) joins Natasha Chandel to discuss this dating stereotype. What are the pros and cons of dating your opposite? How can you make it work with someone who has very differing views on life than you? How do you find someone who complements your life? All this and more explored i...
Aug 31, 2021•58 min
People often say the problem with modern dating is that there are “too many choices.” Comedian Gadiel Del Orbe joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to discuss if the real problem is that there are too many choices… or that we don’t know how to make good choices? The trio get super real, discussing their history of bad choices and the drama that ensued. What does it take to change the choices we make? What’s our thought process (if there is any) when swiping or meeting new people? Do we even be...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Most daters have one innate fear: the fear of dying alone. Don’t fret, there’s science to the rescue! Logan Ury, Director of Relationship Science at Hinge and author of “How to Not Die Alone” joins Natasha Chandel to share the surprising science that will help you find love. From identifying dating blindspots to why most people are wrong about their “type,” Logan breaks down various misconceptions to help us build lasting relationships. The ladies also discuss: the benefits of the slow burn vs i...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min
From October 2018 — An always relevant throwback episode! 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 bot...
Aug 03, 2021•45 min
From September 2016 — We’re taking you back to our very first episode of Kinda Dating! First dates can be the start or end of potential love. So they are important! Professional matchmakers, Lauren Rosenberg (also a development executive) and Jaydi Samuels Kuba (also a TV writer), break down the dos and don’ts of first dates to Natasha Chandel! They reveal if you should show up on time and what not to say during dinner, in this throwback episode of Kinda Dating! Email us your thoughts at kindada...
Jul 27, 2021•54 min
It seems like some people are just stuck in a state of never wanting to grow up. Executive Producer and Head Writer of Netflix’s “Patriot Act With Hasan Minaj,” the Emmy nominated Prashanth Venkataramanujam joins Natasha Chandel in trying to figure out Peter Pan Syndrome. What’s holding this personality type back? Can they change? How does Wendy Syndrome play a part? Prashanth and Natasha share some laughs over this touchy subject in Kinda Dating! Email us your thoughts at kindadating@gmail.com ...
Jul 20, 2021•53 min
Between our childhood and shitty dating lives, we pick up a lot of unhealthy patterns. Our favorite psychologist, Dr. Eris Huemer is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to help us Identify and break the patterns that are hurting our relationships. How do you not get jaded? The role of insecurity, and how to spot signs in others! All this and more in another great episode of Kinda Dating! Email us your thoughts at kindadating@gmail.com Follow Kinda Dating: www.instagram.com/kindadating www...
Jul 13, 2021•47 min
