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Mostly Dating

Mostly Dating is a podcast with approachable advice for every stage of dating and relationships. Host Carleigh Ferrante dives into the world of modern dating and relationships with approachable, relatable advice. Tune in weekly for practical tips, listener questions, and conversations that help you build healthier, happier, and more lasting connections—and find us on Instagram @mostlydating.
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160. JEREMY JACOBOWITZ on A Male's Perspective On NYC Dating

Welcome back! Today we're joined by digital creator, food influencer, director, and host, Jeremy Jacobowitz, , otherwise known as “brunchboys,” and the face behind some of our favorite food content on Instagram. What we talk about: how Jeremy started his career as a content creator how his career has evolved what it was like being in a room with 10 of his former app dates how the article in The Cut about his online dating history came to be mistakes he thinks straight women make on dating apps t...

Apr 10, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 160

159. KELLEY KNIGHT on How To Manifest Your Dream Partner

Welcome back! Today we are joined by return guest, Kelley Knight, founder of Modern Mystic Shop & co-writer of Spells for the Modern Mystic. what we talk about: what people do wrong about manifesting tips and tricks for calling in a partner the crazy alignment of how Kelley met her boyfriend how to tune into your intuition how Kelley specifically gets her intuitive hits Kelley's process for creating spells & rituals real examples of things she has manifested into her life why you shouldn...

Apr 03, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 159

158. KEVIN NAHAI on Why You're Dating All The Wrong People (+ How To Find The Right One)

Welcome back! Today we're joined by speaker, therapist, and coach, Kevin Nahai. what we talk about: how to learn what you want in a partner the biggest cause of dating burnout dating with intention when to have sex with someone new how to tell someone what you're looking for in a relationship what Kevin thinks women get wrong about straight men & more! Find Kevin on Instagram @kevinnahai or head to his website to schedule a free consultation. As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpo...

Mar 27, 202343 min

157. LINDSEY METSELAAR on Boyfriend Privileges, Jealousy, & How To Make The Sex Better Before You Have It

Welcome back! Today we're chatting with return guest, Lindsey Metselaar, host of dating podcast We Met At Acme. what we talk about: Lindsey's dating rules How to maintain your own life in early dating stage Boyfriend and husband privileges How sex changes when you move in Talking to a new partner about sex Jealousy in relationships Can men and women have a platonic friendship? & more Find Lindsey on Instagram @wemetatacme and @lindzmetz or listen to her podcast wherever you listen to podcast...

Mar 20, 202351 minSeason 3Ep. 157

156. Is It The Right Person But The Wrong Time?

Welcome back! It's just us today and we're answering a bunch of listener questions. what we talk about: high school/college love and how relationships change as an adult why situationships are only good for one person how to stop romanticizing past relationships our thoughts on "right person wrong time" discussing money in relationships what to do when your partner isn't a planner & more As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website . Thanks for joining us and ple...

Mar 06, 202336 min

155. DR. CARLI BLAU on Why We're Not Attracted To The Nice Guy + How To Have a Better Sex Life

Welcome back! Today we're joined by sex and empowerment therapist and women's health expert, Carli Blau, PhD. what we talk about: our history of dating the "bad boy" & men who are emotionally unavailable why women don't find "nice guys" attractive how to get over a toxic relationship how to be more confident in your body conversations to have with a new partner about sex how to tell your partner about past sexual trauma how much you should tell your partner about your past learning what turn...

Feb 27, 202359 minSeason 3Ep. 155

154. AMY NOBILE on Everything We're Getting Wrong About Early Dating (+ What To Do Instead)

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Amy Nobile, dating coach and highly requested guest! Get your notes app out because there are a lot of great tips in this one. what we talk about: how to make a swipe-worthy dating profile how to swipe more mindfully on apps why you aren't excited by the people you're seeing on the apps how to find someone who does excite you how to flirt and build chemistry on early dates whether you should kiss someone on a first date how long to wait to have sex defining t...

Feb 20, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 154

153. ALY FRENCH & ERICA STEIN on Friendship Breakups, New Friends, & How To Not Dim Your Light To Make Someone Else Feel Better

Welcome back! Today we’re chatting all things friendship with Aly French and Erica Stein, hosts of the Courageous Wellness Podcast. What we talk about: Resolving conflict in friendships Friendship breakups The instinct to dim yourself to make others feel better Making friends as an adult Friendships that ebb & flow Tips for being true to yourself in every friendship & relationship & more Find Aly & Erica on Instagram @courageouswellness and listen to their podcast everywhere podc...

Feb 13, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 153

152. LIA BARTHA on Mindful Movement, Self Care, & Tips For Healthy Communication in Your Relationship

Welcome back! Today we’re joined by fitness instructor and founder of B The Method, Lia Bartha. What we talk about: How she was first introduced to Pilates Her relationship with fitness growing up and how it evolved How she developed her method The mind/body connection Why mindfulness matters in exercise The community aspect of fitness Couples therapy Communication in a long term relationship and in friendships & more! You can find Lia on Instagram @liabartha or head to her website to learn ...

Feb 06, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 152

151. Exclusivity, Meeting the Friends, & How to Deal with Anxiety in a Relationship

Welcome back! It's just us today and we're diving into listener questions, polls, and common relationship struggles. what we talk about: must-haves in a relationship our thoughts on being "exclusive" the guest's advice we always come back to when your partner doesn't like the same TV/movies as you meeting the friends things we think should happen before being in a relationship fear of moving in together how to tell your partner you're feeling relationship anxiety couples therapy & more! We a...

Jan 30, 202352 minSeason 3Ep. 151

150. SARAH LEVY on What Would Happen To Your Relationships If You Stopped Drinking?

Welcome back! Today we are (re)joined by Sarah Levy, writer and author of Drinking Games, a social critique and memoir about her experience getting sober in her late 20s. what we talk about : Sarah's first experience with alcohol Early signs she had a drinking problem Why it was so difficult to admit The fears she had about being sober How her friendships were impacted by alcohol + what happened to them when she stopped drinking Advice for making friends as an adult (+why it can sometimes be a s...

Jan 23, 20231 hr 7 min

149. SUZANNE FENSKE on Should We Be Talking To Our Doctors About Our Sex Lives?

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Dr. Suzanne Fenske, MD, founder of Tãrã MD , an NYC based innovative and holistic gynecology practice. You can find Suzanne on Instagram @taramd4women . what we talk about: how often you should really be going to the gynecologist questions to ask your doctor signs of hormonal imbalance natural and medical ways to balance your hormones when to start thinking about egg freezing how to talk to your doctor about sex how to talk to your partner about sex reasons yo...

Jan 16, 202358 minSeason 3Ep. 149

148. KATE STEINBERG on How To Feel More Relaxed In Your Dating Life

Welcome back! Today we're joined by creator Kate Steinberg, who you may know from her nostalgic Y2K-themed Instagram & TikTok content OR her time on HBO Max's 12 Dates Of Christmas. what we talk about: How Kate got started in content creation Kate's experience on 12 Dates of Christmas What her dating life was like before the show The power of manifestation and mindset in dating "When it's right you'll know" Meeting your SO's family (+ them meeting yours) How to show up as your true self when...

Jan 09, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 148

147. ELIANA GOLDSTEIN on Why Maybe Your Passion Shouldn't Be Your Career

Welcome back & happy new year! Today we are joined by Eliana Goldstein, millennial career coach, for the perfect episode to start your year. what we talk about: how Eliana changed her career & now helps others do the same why it's not always a good idea to turn your passion into your career (+ what to do instead) signs you're unhappy in your current role (+ what to do about it) how to figure out what your next career step should be ways to be happier in your current role why everyone sho...

Jan 02, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 147

146. How to Handle Dating Over The Holidays

Welcome back! In today's solo episode we're diving deep into four listener questions. what we talk about: When there’s no physical chemistry early on in dating and whether or not it can grow Friendships that change when someone gets a boyfriend or girlfriend How to make new friends as an adult Being "the single friend" Dating during the holiday season or when you have a few good dates and then can’t see each other for a little while How much texting we think should be between dates & more We...

Dec 19, 202240 min

145. EMMA DUNWOODY on How Human Design Could Save Your Relationship

Welcome back! Today we are joined by human behavioral specialist, Emma Dunwoody, to chat all about human design and how we are designed to operate in terms of love, dating, relationships, and our careers. what we talk about: the science behind human design how learning your human design type can change your outlook on life, dating, and relationships real examples of how human design has helped Emma in her own life and with her clients Emma's experience coming close to divorce and how they worked...

Dec 05, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 145

144. CASE KENNY on Closure, Being Friends With An Ex, & How To Shoot Your Shot

Welcome back! Today we're joined by write, creator and host of the hit podcast, New Mindset, Who 'Dis? , Case Kenny. There's so much great advice in this episode whether you're single, dating, married, or confused. what we talk about : how Case started a career in mindfulness how to actually get closure after a breakup whether or not you can be friends with your ex (+ if you can ask your partner not to be friends with theirs) ways to meet people outside of apps how to approach someone in public/...

Nov 28, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 144

143. KRISTA RAUSCHENBERG on The Akashic Records & How To Trust Your Intuition

Welcome back! Today we're joined by returning guest, Krista Rauschenberg, Akashic reader and breath work practitioner. A few months ago, Krista guided Mia and Carleigh through a workshop about accessing your Akashic records. Today, we discuss what happened in the session, and learn more about Krista's background, how to connect to your own intuition, and why we have such a difficult time trusting our gut. We dive right into today's conversation, so if you aren't familiar with what the Akashic re...

Nov 21, 202258 minSeason 3Ep. 143

142. EMILY MORSE on Ways To Have Better Sex & How To Actually Tell Your Partner What You Want

Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Dr. Emily Morse, sex therapist, author, and host of the *first* dating podcast we ever listened to, Sex With Emily. What we talk about: how Emily became a sex expert how to talk to a new partner about sex whether or not sex can get better with time why people are afraid to talk to their partners about sex the most common fantasies ways to bring up your fantasies with your partner how to start sexting why everyone should be using lube finding other people attra...

Nov 14, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 142

141. ALI BONAR on Working With Who You're Sleeping With

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Ali Bonar, co-founder of Oat Haus granola butter, one of our favorite healthier treats. Ali is open, honest, and down to earth—and we loved chatting with her. TW: Sexual assault & eating disorders. what we talk about: Ali's experience overcoming orthorexia (+ what that is) How her eating disorder led her to the idea for Oat Haus Founding the company with her boyfriend & how they found their third co-founder The work that goes into developing recipes, p...

Nov 07, 20221 hrSeason 3Ep. 141

140. ELIZABETH ENDRES & DALE STABLER on How To Develop Healthy Habits You'll Actually Stick With

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Elizabeth Endres and Dale Stabler, founders of Sweats and The City and ORRO, an online fitness and wellness platform that houses all different instructors and techniques including pilates, dance cardio, sculpt, beat-based classes, yoga, barre, strength training, meditations, breath work, and more. To learn more about how they met (as roommates in NYC!) and created their business, listen to our previous episode with them . Today's episode is all about daily rou...

Oct 31, 202257 minSeason 3Ep. 140

139. MEGAN ROUP on Mindful Movement, Becoming A Mom, & Making Friends As An Adult

Welcome back! Today we're joined by one of our favorite fitness instructors and motivation queens, Megan Roup. Megan is the founder of The Sculpt Society—and if you've been listening for a while you know how much we love her workouts! It was such an honor to have her on the podcast, and we can't wait for you to hear this episode. what we talk about: Megan's fitness journey and her experience as a professional dancer How she decided to create The Sculpt Society, and how it has evolved since then ...

Oct 24, 202258 minSeason 3Ep. 139

138. How To Stop Overthinking In Relationships

Welcome back! In today's solo episode we're diving deep into four listener questions. what we talk about: Ebbs & flows of affection in relationships How to stop overthinking Our advice on the best ways to bring up getting engaged What to do when you don't know if they want to be more than friends Rebuilding trust in a relationship Our experiences with gaslighting When you and your partner have different sex drives & more As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our w...

Oct 17, 202237 minSeason 3Ep. 138

137. ALY & COLETTE on The Physical & Mental Benefits Of Movement + Why It's Okay For Friendships To End

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Aly Giampolo and Colette Dong, female-founder duo of the ness —a celeb-approved trampoline-based fitness class. Aly and Colette have cultivated a deeper & more meaningful fitness method and a space and that celebrates community, self-love, mental engagement, and movement (both physical and spiritual). What we talk about: ✨each of their relationships with fitness growing up and in their early 20s ✨how they decided to start the ness, what makes it different...

Oct 10, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 137

136. MORGAN RAPHAEL on Cosmic Love, Relationships That Hold You Back, & How To Actually Handle Rejection

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Morgan Raphael, creator and founder of Bun Undone and The Self Care Society. You may know Morgan from her recent appearance on Amazon Prime's Cosmic Love, OR from our previous episode with her ( E85 on Self Love, Manifestation, and How to Heal from a Breakup ). Today, we're catching up on all things Cosmic Love, and chatting about what's been new in Morgan's dating life. what we talk about: Morgan's casting process for Cosmic Love Astrological compatability W...

Oct 03, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 136

135. EXCUSE MY GRANDMA on The Pros & Cons Of Modern Dating

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Kim Murstein and her grandma, Gail, of the Excuse My Grandma podcast. what we talk about: what dating was like when Grandma Gail was in her 20s Kim & Grandma Gail's thoughts on dating apps how their relationship with each other has evolved since starting the podcast what they both think we are getting wrong about modern dating + what we're doing right sex on the first date dinner on the first date living together before marriage couple's therapy before ma...

Sep 26, 202259 min

134. CALYN BROOKE on Developing a Fitness Routine, How To Get What You Want From Your Partner, & Why Everyone Should Experience Living In New York City

Welcome back! Today we are joined by certified fitness instructor and lifestyle creator, Calyn Brooke. what we talk about: Calyn’s fitness/wellness journey The stigma behind talking about weight loss How to start your own fitness/wellness routine Instagram vs. reality How Calyn became a successful full time fitness instructor Her decision to get married in college How her relationship has evolved as they’ve both grown and changed How to tell your partner what you want from them in the relationsh...

Sep 19, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 134

133. JARED FREID on Why Guys Go On The First Date & What We All Get Wrong About Dating

Welcome back! Today we're chatting all about dating dos and don'ts from a male perspective with comedian and host of the J Train & Betches U Up? podcasts, Jared Freid(!!). what we talk about: automatic turn-offs on dating apps defining the relationship Jared's thoughts on ghosting "if he wanted to he would" & "if you're confused they're not interested" how to start a conversation on a dating app what actually gets straight guys to go on a first date dating app prompt fails & more! Yo...

Sep 12, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 133

132. ALYSSA BRIELOFF on Growing Throughout Your Relationship, How To Keep "The Spark" Alive, & How To Be More Aligned In Your Life

Welcome back! Today we are joined by spiritual consultant, reiki healer, content creator, and entrepreneur, Alyssa Brieloff. Alyssa shares her experience being introduced to (and certified in!) reiki when she was eight years old and how her spiritual practice has evolved since then. She opens up about her relationship with her husband, who she has been with since she was 15 years old, and how she stays grounded, aligned, and (mostly) balanced in life, her career, and her relationships. What we t...

Sep 05, 20221 hr 2 min

131. How To Get Over Imposter Syndrome In Your Relationship

Welcome back! Today’s *solo* episode is all about imposter syndrome. What we talk about: What is imposter syndrome? Signs of imposter syndrome at work Our own personal experiences with imposter syndrome at work How imposter syndrome can show up in dating and relationships How to deal with imposter syndrome How to be more confident & more! Here is the NYT article we referenced. Here is the episode we referenced with Logan Ury . (& find her in the NYT here ) What we're loving this week: LM...

Aug 29, 202251 minSeason 3Ep. 131
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