On this Unfiltered, I’m joined by a woman in her early-mid 30s who opens up about her therapy journey and how it transformed the way she approaches dating. We hear about what led to the breakup of her four year long relationship, how she approached her healing process, and what she did differently when she got back out there. Finally, we discuss dating as an expat, what it’s like being so far away from your family, and making new female friendships in your twenties and thirties. Ways to support ...
Oct 19, 2023•47 min
I'm joined by Natasha and Justine, cohosts of 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose, to hear what they've learned about modern dating, love and relationships from our favorite tv shows. We discuss which shows are most accurately portraying modern dating, what shows have started important conversations that we need to be having, and which shows we should be watching if we want to actually learn and grow. We voice our opinions on whether or not love is blind, if giving an ultimatum is ever a good idea, can you fa...
Oct 17, 2023•55 min
On this Unfiltered, I'm joined by a woman who opens up about ending an eight-year relationship, during which, she felt like nothing was wrong but she wasn't truly happy. We discuss what finally led her to end the relationship and what it was like being single for the first time at 27. We discuss navigating career changes, solo traveling, and how she came to the realization that the traditional setup of relationships might not be suited for her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Oct 05, 2023•50 min
I'm joined by Stella Stephanopolous, host of Everyday Endorphins, to talk about embracing singlehood, developing an abundance mindset, and not needing someone else to complete you. We discuss how we spent years accepting less than we deserved, how we've learend to speak up for ourselves, why we no longer put up with the bare minimum, why the high highs are never worth the low lows, how to communicate with someone who has a different communication style, and more. Learn more about your ad choices...
Oct 03, 2023•44 min
I'm joined by Keren Longo AKA @mama.in.the.burbs to hear about her fertility journey. She opens up about her struggles to get pregnant, her experiences with IVF and IUI, the complications that arose along the way, her recent miscarriage, and more. She shares how she overcame all of these challenges, what she wishes she knew when she started trying to get pregnant, and what has kept her going throughout all of the ups and downs. Follow her journey at @mama.in.the.burbs and don't hesitate to reach...
Sep 28, 2023•50 min
I’m joined by Carrie Berk, TikTok star, journalist, and author of My Real-Life Rom-Com to discuss how important it is to learn from each relationship and situationship (no matter how short-lived it is). We chat about how social media has impacted dating, why we need banish the phrase "moving on" from our vocabulary, how you can’t lose someone who was never there for you to begin with, and more. Follow Carrie on TikTok and Instagram at @carrieberkk and buy her book today! Learn more about your ad...
Sep 26, 2023•51 min
On this solo episode, I open up about the biggest dating anxieties I faced when I was single, and more importantly, how I overcame them. I reflect on where they came from, how they impacted me, and what steps I had to take and lessons I had to learn in order to feel more comfortable and confident in my dating life. Enter your chef era with me! Go to hellofresh.com/50sop and use code 50sop for 50% off PLUS free shipping. Smell better naked and gain confidence with Lume’s whole-body deodorant! GET...
Sep 21, 2023•44 min
I'm joined by Joe Feminella, Founder & CEO of First Rounds On Me. Joe and I chat about the biggest challenges our generation is facing on dating apps and what we can do to fix it. We discuss all things first dates including: how to take the pressure off, conversations you should and shouldn't have, how to make the most of a date when you know in the first five minutes that you're not interested, and more. Plus, we answer lister questions about confidence, how to tell if he's into you or if h...
Sep 19, 2023•50 min
Anonymous from the episode "It's Not Always Your Fault, Even If They Say It Is" is back on the podcast to talk about her experiences dating for the first time as a 30-year-old divorced single mom of three kids. We hear what she thought dating would be like vs. how it turned out, lessons the hard way, and what she wish she knew when getting out there for the first time. She opens up about the highs and lows of dating as a single parent, misconceptions about single moms, and what boundaries she se...
Sep 14, 2023•54 min
I'm joined by Tonya Carter, Marriage/Relationship Exit Strategist, host of Purposely Thriving, and author of Divorce Your Story, to talk about how to effectively heal from a breakup. We discuss why your ex is a non-factor in your healing, the importance of acknowledging that the "what ifs" did not happen, and how to make peace with the closure you received. We answer listener questions about whether or not someone's reason for wanting to end things is genuine or an excuse, getting over a situati...
Sep 12, 2023•57 min
On this solo episode, I'm answering your questions about when to give someone another chance, how to save your friendship with your best friend of your desired sex who you hooked up with, what to do when someone keeps talking but never wants to meet up, how to navigate never having been in a relationship before, and more. Enter your chef era with me! Go to hellofresh.com/50sop and use code 50sop for 50% off PLUS free shipping. Smell better naked and gain confidence with Lume’s whole-body deodora...
Sep 07, 2023•41 min
Talia Bombola is a Psychoanalytic LMFT, Professor, Speaker, and the host of Heal Through Humor, and theco-host of The Couple’s Guide Podcast as well as Between Two Clinicians. Talia and I chat about where our own self-worth stems from and how important it is to learn about who you are in order to set yourself up for relationship success. We talk about how to notice and break unhealthy dating patterns, how Talia overcame her anxious attachment, and the importance of communicating your needs. Fina...
Sep 05, 2023•57 min
Erica Shea is back on the pod to catch up with us about taking time off from dating and finding the strength to end her most recent situationship. We talk about how it's normal (and sometimes beneficial) to be in a dating drought, how she knew it was time to end the situationship instead of continuing in discomfort, as many of us do. Later we discuss mindset shifts and laugh off some hilarious bad date stories. Enter your chef era with me! Go to hellofresh.com/50sop and use code 50sop for 50% of...
Aug 31, 2023•51 min
I’m joined by Iris Jardiel to chat about why she broke off her engagement to her longtime partner, Luke, who proposed on Temptation Island Season 4. We hear why they decided to go on the show, what it was like having their relationship tested, and how she felt when he proposed. She shares how she caught him cheating and wanted to believe he could change, but after repeatedly being proven wrong, she eventually found the courage to walk away. Finally, we hear how her life has changed for the bette...
Aug 29, 2023•48 min
I’m joined by an anonymous 27-year-old woman who opens up about starting to date someone and suddenly not hearing from him for days. She shares how she thought she was getting ghosted and assumed he blocked her, only to find out via Instagram that he was hit by a car and was in a coma. We hear how she processed this news, how she was not in a position to get updates on his condition because of how recently they had met, and how what led them to getting back in touch, and how they navigated their...
Aug 24, 2023•52 min
I’m joined by Evan Marc Katz, the world’s first dating coach (2003!), four-time author, and host of the Love U Podcast. Evan and I chat about where women are going wrong in dating when it comes to taking breaks from dating, going on dates, and getting into relationships. We learn which dealbreakers matter, ways to figure out if a relationship is right and how to know if it’s time to leave. Evan helps answer listener questions about getting over someone, whether or not you’re wasting your time, a...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min
I’m joined by Liz Mina to talk about approaching dating from a place of security and curiosity rather than the fear of being alone. We chat about dating as an adult after never having romantic interests in high school, why society should stop putting pressure on people to find partners at a certain age, how being an only child has impacted her dating life, and the importance of having vulnerable conversations on early dates. Finally, Liz shares what it’s like dating as a Middle Eastern woman and...
Aug 17, 2023•55 min
In honor of my 29th birthday, I spent time reflecting on some of the most meaningful moments, the biggest turning points, and the hardest lessons learned in my 28 years. I put together a list and I'm so excited to share them with you in this special episode. We cover life, love, friendship, career, family, and everything in between. Thanks for being on this journey with me and cheers to 29! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 15, 2023•50 min
I'm joined by Rachel Schwab, AKA @justbecauseitspretty, to discuss what her dating life was like before meeting her person and how she ended up getting engaged to her first ever Hinge date. She shares how she felt going into her first date with her now-fiancé, whether or not she was anxious after it, why she's glad they talked about exes on their third date, and when/how they DTRd. We hear how they navigated long distances while he was also a full-time medical student and how they communicated t...
Aug 10, 2023•50 min
TW: Eating disorders & body image struggles. Julie Griggs and Danielle Dietzek, my friends and the cofounders of Fourplay Social, are back on Seeing Other People. We discuss why the question "Why are you still single?" is so problematic and how society perpetuates the belief that we aren't complete until we find our partner. Danielle opens up about her struggle with body image and weight gain, sharing how it's held her back in her dating life along with ways she's worked to overcome her inse...
Aug 08, 2023•54 min
I'm joined by a 36-year-old woman who opens up about the relationship she found herself in shortly after getting divorced from her ex-husband of 11 years (and the father of her two children). We hear how she and this man met, what their relationship started out like, and how they soon developed a dominant/submissive relationship. She shares how she later found out he was still married and that she was not the only "other woman." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 03, 2023•51 min
I'm joined by Laura Belgray, author of the book "Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You’re the F-ing Worst" to discuss how to let go of what other people and society expect of you. We chat about embracing your flaws, owning your timeline, not comparing yourself to others, how your worth doesn't need to be attached to someone else liking you, and more. Laura shares her dating mishaps and adventures from when she was in her 20s, the pressure she felt to want to have children when she was...
Aug 01, 2023•53 min
I'm joined by my friend Carly, aka @kicksbycarly, to talk about the most frustrating aspects of modern dating. We chat about matching with someone you're excited about and then the convo never going anywhere, multi-yearlong situationships, dating someone who lives too close to you, whether or not athletes are looking for something serious, seeing your friends get into relationships and feeling left behind, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2023•46 min
Sam Panitch and Joey Lane are back for another round of Ask The Guys Anything! We chat do's and don'ts for profile photos, prompts, and starting conversations. We debate whether or not you should send roses, slide into someone's DMs after seeing them on an app, whose responsibility it is to send the first message, and more. Follow Sam @sam_p_Panitch and check out Elevation Nation Follow Joey @thejoeylane on IG and @Joeysmoke14 on Twitter and check out Drive The Lane Podcast Learn more about your...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 15 min
I’m joined by a 31-year-old woman who shares a series of relatable dating sagas that she’s experienced over the last few years including a drawn out situationship, developing feelings for a best guy friend, dating someone who is always working, and more. We hear how she wished she cut things off sooner in many of these situations and how she’s finally learned to ask for what she needs and speak up when something isn’t right. Plus, we dive into her dating stats from the past few years as she’s ke...
Jul 20, 2023•52 min
Thanks for sending in your questions for today’s solo episode! We’re chatting: moving in before or after getting married, insecurities around dating someone a similar size, whether or not the relationship is doomed if he changed his mind about moving in together, how long I was on dating apps before I met Jake, when should you trust your gut vs. give someone the benefit of the doubt, how to navigate being single when your friends are all in relationships or getting married, and more! Learn more ...
Jul 18, 2023•43 min
I'm joined by a 29-year-old divorceé and mother of three who opens up about the emotionally and financially abusive realtionship. We hear what their relationship was like as high school sweethearts and how it evolved overtime and once kids were involved. She shares how he made her think she was always at fault, but how she stayed because she was so blindly in love with him and wanted to make it work. Finally, we hear what led them to ultimately call it quits, and how coparenting has been. Learn ...
Jul 13, 2023•55 min
On this week’s episode, I’m answering your questions about navigating the free versions of dating apps, what questions o ask when checking in with your partner, if it’s a good idea to reach out to someone who you regret hurting, what to do when you meet someone great who doesn’t want to take things further, getting over a breakup when you can’t avoid the person, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2023•40 min
I’m joined by a 28 year old woman from Miami, FL. We chat about how to not feel down on yourself for being the only single one in the friend group, and how to instead embrace it and use it as a time to learn from the relationships your friends are in. We discuss feeling confident going into first dates, whether or not it matters when you sleep with someone, and ways to stay positive when you’re feeling behind. Finally, we hear about how she met her now-boyfriend and how she knew they could build...
Jul 06, 2023•47 min
In this episode, we're breaking down how to approach dating in a less anxiety-producing way. We discuss mindset shifts and reframes for dating app usage, going on first dates, texting, and assessing feelings. We end on a well-needed reminder that yes, dating is hard and no, you're not crazy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 04, 2023•43 min
