Rahul Rai (actor and TikTok star) joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk all about his introverted tendencies. They discuss the myths about introversion, and Rahul explains the hardest part about dating for him. The trio talk about the importance of communication, and accepting someone as they are. Rahul also takes listener questions and gives rare insight into how his rise to fame has affected his love life. It’s a hilarious, candid new episode of Kinda Dating! → Watch video clips from ...
May 23, 2023•59 min
Comedian and musician, Ksenia, is back with Natasha Chandel, this time talking about #DaddyIssues. The ladies get personal about their traumas and how it affected their relationships later on. They talk about the importance of not allowing oneself to be treated poorly in the name of love, self-awareness, and focusing on the positive qualities of men instead! But hey, it’s not all about women. Ksenia and Natasha acknowledge that men, too, suffer from daddy issues, and both share their experiences...
May 16, 2023•49 min
Comedian and musician, Ksenia, gets very real with Natasha Chandel about the addictive pursuit of perfection. She shares her horror story with plastic surgery, and the pair talk about how insecurities can be deeply rooted and influenced by childhood experiences. They share their experiences with bullying and the negative impact it had on their self-esteem. And also why it is hard to remember compliments over negative comments. The strong women discuss the importance of standing up for oneself an...
May 10, 2023•48 min
Actor and comedian Alison Goldberg joins Natasha Chandel to talk about her latest live dating show, Love Isn’t Blind, and whether the concept is actually true or not! Do looks or values really matter in love? The funny ladies delve into their relationship past with unavailable men, the limited vocabulary around love, word-vomiting, and the different expectations on men and women in the dating game, all in a high-energy new episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: [CHAPTERS] [0:00:00] - Intro...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 18 min
“Nice guys finish last.” We’ve heard this a million times before. But is it really true? Humble the Poet (Author of “How to be Love(d)) returns to Kinda Dating, and talks to Natasha about his personal journey of being labeled a nice guy and how it affected his relationships. The pair challenge the stereotypical narrative, and that “nice guy syndrome” results from a lack of boundaries. They emphasize self awareness, taking responsibility, and finding true happiness in this touching new episode of...
Apr 26, 2023•24 min
Humble the Poet (Author of “How to be Love(d)) returns to Kinda Dating, and talks to Natasha about his journey to self love. Humble breaks the limiting beliefs we have around love and the idea we have created that it is a reflection of our worth. He reveals how we can attract real love in our life, and discusses the importance of boundaries, all in a love-ly new episode of KD! Episode Highlights: [0:00:00] - Intro [0:05:53] - Exploring Love, Attachment Styles, and Personal Growth [0:10:16] - Eno...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Danny Zuker (“Modern Family Executive Producer) returns to talk with Natasha and Aisha about the viability of relationship formulas. When we’re younger, we think there’s one way to live – you meet someone, you date, get married, have a kid. Life is very linear. It’s a simple black or white formula. But then you get older, and you start LIVING life… and realizing, there’s a whole lotta gray. The trio discuss how they’ve created their own gray space, and how they’ve deal with the “good opinion o...
Apr 11, 2023•29 min
If dating isn’t hard enough the first time, Danny Zuker (“Modern Family Executive Producer and divorcee) talks about doing the whole marriage dance, realizing it’s not working out, and having to get back in the dating pool… except now, it is wildly different from the last time he was in it. He, Natasha Chandel, and Aisha Holden get super real about all the learnings you attain from divorce, how to approach a new relationship (especially if you have kids), and the importance of healing before div...
Apr 04, 2023•46 min
Ashleigh Reynard (author of “Swing”) shares with Natasha Chandel her personal story of rekindling the sexual heat in her marriage. The former competitive skater reveals how she and her partner try to best each other, and she insists that couples can keep it as hot as it was in the beginning with a few simple shifts in mindset. From ways to get in the mood when you’re busy to making pleasure a priority, Ashleigh gives specific tools to help in the bedroom and beyond in this kinky new episode of K...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr
We all want to date when it’s fun and flighty, but a lot of us struggle when it comes to getting vulnerable with our partners. Galit Atlas (psychoanalyst and author of “Emotional Inheritance”) returns to discuss our deep-rooted issues surrounding intimacy. She emphasizes the role of our generational trauma, and how fear is learned as we grow older. Dr. Atlas and Natasha share ways to break those patterns and really connect when dating! It’s a thoughtful new episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highl...
Mar 21, 2023•58 min
Galit Atlas (psychoanalyst and author of “Emotional Inheritance”) discusses how emotions, memories, feelings, and especially traumatic experiences are passed down from one generation to the next. She explains how they could be, unconsciously, affecting our dating lives now, and shares ways to ensure our pasts aren’t affecting our future! It’s a truly moving new episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:47 - Galit Atlas Explains How Emotional Inheritance is Addressed in Th...
Mar 14, 2023•52 min
Relationship expert and sex therapist, Todd Baratz, returns to Kinda Dating to dispel some common myths around sex and dating. Is good sex like good porn (full of hot passion and wild positions)? When you meet the right person, will you just “know?” Is self love really the answer? Todd, Natasha, and Aisha get candid about their pet peeves and learnings in this eye-opening new episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: Chapters: 00:00: Intro 02:07 Celebrity Discusses Drinking And Drug Use, Admi...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Shani Silver (Author of “A Single Revolution and host of “A Single Serving” podcast), Natasha Chandel, and Aisha Holden discuss the revolution taking place among single people who are refusing to let the world tell them that they are not enough. Proudly single for 15 years, Shani shares tools for singles to embrace their independence, avoid shame, and make the most out of their lives without settling for less than they deserve. It’s a revolutionary new episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights...
Feb 28, 2023•50 min
So, you got the girl. But now you gotta keep her. James Tang (actor, influencer), joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share what he’s learned about being a better boyfriend from his work on TikTok as the Internet Boyfriend. They share some very doable tips, and it all seems to come down to one thing… listen to this important episode of Kinda Dating to find out! Episode Highlights: 0:00:00: Intro 0:04:12: James Tang Explains the Origins of Emotional Thirst Traps 0:07:29: Accountability and ...
Feb 21, 2023•37 min
Natasha Chandel loathes Valentine’s Day, but James Tang (actor, influencer) and Aisha Holden help shift her perspective, as they all share tips on how to survive the “holiday,” ways to make it less commercial, and change the entire meaning of the day! It’s a hilarious, honest episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: 0:00:00 - Natasha and Aisha Intro 0:06:00 - Introducing James Tang 0:10:21 - Talking about Smiling Guy and BTS on Social Media 0:17:30 - Thoughts on Valentine's Day 0:23:23 - Val...
Feb 14, 2023•55 min
We ghosted you, and we’re sorry! Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden explain the prolonged hiatus of the Kinda Dating podcast in a vulnerable confession. They also invite Shani Silver (Author of “A Single Revolution and host of “A Single Serving” podcast) to join them in a fun conversation discussing all things New Years Resolutions! Remember those? The trio share their differings thoughts on resolutions, and setting achievable and healthy ones! Enjoy our first Kinda Dating episode back! Episode Hi...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Hey franz! We’re taking a hiatus this summer. It’s a break, not a breakup! There are 230+ episodes to keep you company as you take on hot person summer, so please continue to support the show! Try Todd Baratz’s How to Have Better Sex, or Candy Washington’s on Embracing Your Singleness, or Mitra Manesh’s Mindfulness in Dating, or Almost 30’s Dating Can Be a Spiritual Experience! And if you haven’t already, please leave us a 5-star rating or review! Have a safe, fun summer, and we’ll see you soon!...
Jun 29, 2022•3 min
What if you could marry, have kids with, and plan a life with your best friend… and there’s no romance/sex involved? Actress, Shalini Bathina, is back with Natasha Chandel to do a deep dive into the latest relationship trend that’s giving a lot of financially and romantically frustrated folks hope, and confusing the hell outta others. The pair discuss the core tenets of this relationship style, what is feeding this trend, and if it’s really viable. It’s a fascinating new episode of Kinda Dating!...
Jun 22, 2022•50 min
It’s easy to lose ourselves in love and in someone else. Actress, Shalini Bathina, joins Natasha Chandel to discuss how she kept her individuality in her relationship. Why do we forget about ourselves when we’re paired up? What role does society play in the narrative for couples? How do you tell your partner you need “me time?” The ladies share their trials, tribulations, and triumphs in this new Kinda Dating episode all about self love! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You ca...
Jun 14, 2022•58 min
They say “fools rush in” for a reason. Certified dating coach, Damona Hoffman (and host of The Dates & Mates podcast) is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about the advantages of the slow burn to love. Does taking it slower improve your chances of success? How do you slow things down when you’re super into someone? The ladies discuss the idea of peeling off the layers to your partner and building real intimacy in an informative episode of Kinda Dating! Follow Kinda Dating: w...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 6 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...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Why are you attracted to the same types of people? Amy Chan, author of “Breakup Bootcamp - The Science of Rewiring Your Heart” is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share the science behind attraction. Is it different from men vs. women? Is there a scientific reason you’re attracted to the wrong person? How do we break the cycle of being addicted to attraction? All these questions and more answered in a fascinating episode of Kinda Dating! GET EXCLUSIVE KINDA DATING MERCH HERE: https:...
May 24, 2022•38 min
We all watched the show, but what was the experience really like? Love is Blind’ season 1 cast member and health coach, Kelly Chase, is back Natasha Chandel and shares secrets from behind-the-scenes of the hit reality show. She talks about the role attraction plays in the success of the couples, and shares what she really thinks of Shake from season 2. What was the secret behind the couples that got married? Kelly also discusses what she learned about herself, and the takeaways we can all apply ...
May 17, 2022•50 min
We are the only constants in our dates. Love is Blind’ season 1 cast member and health coach, Kelly Chase, joins Natasha Chandel to help us become the person WE want to date. Kelly shares her personal transformation, and how to look inward without judgment so we can be the best version of ourselves. They discuss the role of self worth, how to shift your mindset, and the best way to invest in yourself, so you can attract people better suited for you. It’s an inspiring new episode of Kinda Dating!...
May 10, 2022•57 min
Every generation gets wilder, right? Or maybe not. Aditi Paul (dating and relationships researcher and professor) studied Gen Z’s hookup culture, and brings her interesting findings to Natasha Chandel. From their perception of dating apps to sexual fluidity, the pair discuss how being born with technology might have actually made Gen Z-ers more stable than Millennials. Aditi reveals the rise in sugar babies, and Gen Z’s openness to online sex work. They discuss the evolution of hookup culture, h...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Men have been given notoriously bad advice via a lot of sources, including Leykis 101. Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden take a look at the problematic doctrine for hooking up with girls to see if it stands the test of time. Should you only spend $40 on a date? Should you dump a girl if she doesn’t put out within 3 dates? Is hot sauce in a condom a real thing?! The girls don’t hold back as they tear apart at all the bad advice guys have been taught, in this unfiltered episode of Kinda Dating! Kin...
Apr 26, 2022•39 min
So you had a great few dates, all was going well… and then, outta nowhere, they said they didn’t think the connection was strong enough anymore. WTF happened? Everything was fine a couple days ago! Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden do a deep dive into a listener’s question about this, and explain what’s really going on. The duo push back on the idea of closure, and discuss where our attention should really be going? Would getting the answers fulfill you like you think? They offer new perspective ...
Apr 19, 2022•37 min
Recorded: 2018. 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.” Based on data from her book, she shares with Natasha the psychology behind why men flee from the “full package woman,” in this eye-opening throwback episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscri...
Apr 12, 2022•52 min
Most dates now start on dating apps, so it’d probably be wise for us to make them nice! Stylist and dating coach, Alyssa Dineen, joins Natasha Chandel to share her tips and tricks to getting people to swipe right on your profile, and how to dress on the date! She shares the biggest mistakes she sees people make in their profiles, the types of photos to post, essential wardrobe pieces we all need, and how to make your bio stand out. It’s the information most of us need, and it’s available in this...
Apr 05, 2022•40 min
Everyone wants to end up with a nice person, right? So why does it feel like they always finish last?? TV comedy writers and married couple, Alex Sherman and Alyssa Lane, are back with Natasha Chandel to talk about their pet peeves — nice people! It’s not what you think! The trio explore the myths about nice people, why we’re addicted to drama, what nice guys can learn from the bad boys, and the many benefits of dating a stable, nice human. It’s a very nice episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dating ...
Mar 30, 2022•49 min
