I’m joined by a 30-year-old who opens up about the pain she went through when she and the person she thought she was meant to be with learned they had different plans for their futures. She shares advice for long distance relationships along with what she’s learned about getting through heartbreak over the past year. Plus, we hear about how she crushes the IRL dating game and she gives us hot tips for approaching people in the wild. Say goodbye to your anxiety and say hello to relaxation with Su...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min
On this solo episode, I’m opening up about turning 30, figuring out what I want to do with my life, and a few exciting things that are happening in the next month weeks along with my never ending fears surrounding them. Later, I answer your questions about finding out someone’s political beliefs on a date, fearing that someone will not want to date you because of who you are, feeling judged about taking off from dating, keeping the momentum going when one of you goes away after a few dates, and ...
Aug 20, 2024•55 min
I'm joined by Maria, a 33 year old living in San Diego who opens up about ending her six year relationship and starting over at the age of 31. She shares how she and her ex grew apart over the years and how she ultimately decided the relationship was over. We hear how she navigated moving out, coparenting their dog, and how she processed the breakup. Maria walks us through what it was like to date as a newly single 31 year old while all of her friends were in relationships. She gifts us some hil...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Christina Ford, Author of, “In Search of Mr. Darcy” and writer of the popular blog A-Broad in London, joins us to share her life and thoughts as a divorced mother of two thriving later in her 50s. Christina walks us through two marriages and multiple proposals, saying “I do” when she knew she did not, and what it was like starting over and over and over again. We hear what advice she would give to her 25-year-old self about love, life, and how to find happiness within. Say goodbye to your anxiet...
Aug 13, 2024•57 min
TW: This episode may be triggering to those with sensitivities around domestic violence or intimate partner abuse. I'm joined by Leor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with victims of intimate partner abuse. Leor joins us for an immensely important conversation surrounding the early warning signs of emotional, physical, financial, sexual abuse, what to do if you think you're in an abusive relationship, and how to seek help. We discuss how to support someone in your life who may a vict...
Aug 08, 2024•56 min
Sydney Kapan, writer and content creator, joins the show to talk about her experiences coming back from rock bottom. We discuss how to find your own clarity amongst all of the contradicting dating advice out there, and how to surround yourself with a filled life that will keep you afloat, even in tough times. Follow @sydneyrekaps on Instagram and Tiktok + check out Sydney's substack! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr
I’m joined by Talia, a 30 year old living between Montreal and NYC, to hear the crazy dating experiences she’s encountered during her pursuit of love. Talia tells us how getting stood up on a date led to one of the most spontaneous and crazy nights of her life. We hear about her “dating olympics,” how she constantly meets people IRL, and how she unapologetically pursues dating and life in her own authentic way. Check out Talia's Youtube Channel Talia Dating Club Say goodbye to your anxiety and s...
Aug 01, 2024•55 min
Rabbi David Levy (mine and Jake's Rabbi!) joins me to discuss the most important conversations couples should be having before they get married. We discuss what conversation topics couples often avoid, the importance of learning how to fight well, and why you should go to bed angry. We hear what led him to become a Rabbi, what Judaism means to him, and how Jewish beliefs can help us live a more fulfilled life. Get in touch with Rabbi David at https://rabbidavidlevy.com/ or email him at rabbidavi...
Jul 30, 2024•54 min
I'm joined by Jessica Slice, author of Dateable: Swiping Right, Hooking Up, and Settling Down While Chronically Ill and Disabled. Diagnosed at 28, Jessica opens up about how her life and dating experiences transformed post-diagnosis. She shares the emotional differences before and after her diagnosis, offering a glimpse into her journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Jessica delves into the complexities of disclosing her disability to potential partners, discussing when and how much to share....
Jul 25, 2024•50 min
Piper Phillips is on the mic today to share the charming story of how she met her boyfriend, highlight the green flags she noticed early on in their relationship, and discuss how they manage dynamics with friends. We answer listener questions on feeling overwhelmed by app responses, dating after getting laid off, attending singles events alone, moving in together while maintaining independence, and whether or not to send a double text. Tune in for practical dating tips and heartfelt advice from ...
Jul 23, 2024•57 min
Anonymous from the episode, “The Classy Fckboy” returns two years later to share how she went from being the girl who got played by guys who weren’t looking for something serous, to finding her now-fiancé! She shares how she first met her fiancé (days after our last recording), red and green flags she saw along the way, what felt different in this relationship vs. previous ones, how she knew he was the one, and so much more. Don’t panic, grab panic panties! Check their store locator at panicpant...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min
My fabulous makeup artist, Essie Cohen joins us for a fun and engaging conversation on her experiences with dating and relationships. She shares insights from her 9+ year relationship, becoming single at 31, and dating someone 10 years older. Essie talks about what it felt like to "start over" and where she began her journey. She also discusses her work with brides and how she has seen and heard of marriages not working out. Essie reflects on whether she could ever sense what a bride was feeling...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Jake and I got married on June 1, 2024 surrounded by our families and closest friends. I'm so excited to share mine and Jake's vows with our SOP family 🤍 PS: Have tissues nearby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2024•19 min
I'm joined by a 32-year-old woman who opens up about getting engaged, married, and divorced in less than a year when she was 29. We hear how their relationship unfolded and how things were when they got engaged, along with how she felt throughout the engagement. She shares what her wedding night was like and what happened after that led to the divorce. Finally, we hear about her healing process and what dating has been like as a young divorcee. Don’t panic, grab panic panties! Check their store ...
Jul 11, 2024•46 min
Emily Bonani joins us for a hilarious and honest conversation about avoiding situationships, balancing dating while focusing on herself, and what it's like dating at the same time as her mom. We answer listener questions about not obsessing over relationships, how to not seek validation, and more. Follow Emily on Instagram and Tiktok @bananabonani Don’t panic, grab panic panties! Check their store locator at panicpanties.com to find them at a CVS near you OR use code SOP for 20% off on panicpant...
Jul 09, 2024•57 min
I'm joined by Lok, a 37 year old male living in Boston, Massachusetts. Lok joins the podcast to share his experience going from a disorganized attachment style to secrely attached. He opens up about how at times he felt overly anxious and other times feeling overly avoidant, and what steps he took to work on himself and get to a place where he's confident in who he is and what he has to offer. We discuss the nuances of getting advice from friends, how to find people you can open up to, and overc...
Jul 04, 2024•51 min
My friend (and a woman I have looked up to for a literal decade) Kelley Fox joins us for an inspiring conversation on dealing with burnout, overcoming heartbreak, and navigating breakups. She shares her journey of being true to herself, offering insights on dating English men and her personal evolution from being anxiously attached to securely attached. Kelley discusses strategies for managing emotional stress, healing after a breakup, and fostering healthy relationships. Join us as Kelley empow...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, our guest shares a joyful dating journey with her boyfriend that made her believe in the invisible string theory. They recount how growing up in neighboring towns on Long Island and sharing many mutual connections led to their eventual meeting on Hinge in January 2022. Despite numerous past connections, including appearing in the same childhood photo, they never interacted until their fateful match on Hinge. She reflects on the serendipitous timing of their meeting and values th...
Jun 27, 2024•51 min
Liv Schreiber, Founder of Hot and Social, joins us for an inspiring conversation on embracing authenticity and living unapologetically. She shares her journey of being true to herself, offering insights on confidently approaching someone in person and recounting the serendipitous moment of meeting her now-boyfriend in an elevator. She discusses strategies for tuning out judgmental noise and staying grounded in who you are, along with practical tips for gaining confidence and maintaining a positi...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, I'm joined by a woman who shares her experience of a transformative long-distance relationship spanning continents between Sweden and the US. She opens up about how they met and started their relationship, the challenges and joys of maintaining a connection across such distances, their journey over three years, and how the relationship eventually came to an end. She also discusses the valuable lessons she learned from this unique experience. Join us as she candidly reflects on l...
Jun 20, 2024•42 min
My friend and fitness instructor extraordinaire, Jill Goodtree, joins the pod today to open up about her multiple experiences getting cheated on and how she bounced back from each of them. Jill shares how she has created a life that she loves and how she would have to meet someone who really adds to her already filled cup in order to move forward with a relationship. We discuss how she and others in her situation are coming to terms with the possiblity that they may not find a life partner, and ...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min
TW: Sexual assault I'm joined by Rafaella, a 23-year-old who opens up about entering a relationship during a phase of her life where she felt like she wasn't enough for someone to want to be with her. We hear how her insecurities led to unhealthy relationship patterns unfolding, including her being manipulated and emotionally and physically abused. We hear how she lost herself in her relationship, and how leaving the relationship in the emotional state she was in led her down an even darker path...
Jun 13, 2024•59 min
Marianna Cuomo Maier, Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Founder of Grata Wellness, is here to help us learn how to thrive, not just survive. We discuss how we're all operating on autopilot and why it's so important to figure out what we want our lives to feel and look like. We chat about little changes we can make in our daily lives to better show up for ourselves, our friends, our dates, and our partners. Marianna shares tips for overcoming dating burnout, starting your wellness jou...
Jun 11, 2024•45 min
In this episode, I'm joined by Anna, a 28-year-old living in Calgary, Alberta. She dives into her journey of self-discovery and the challenges she's faced along the way. From dealing with breakups to navigating the dating scene with caution and staying true to her values. We also explore her experiences grappling with confusion around sexuality and attraction, as well as her decision to embrace a life without children. Don’t panic, grab panic panties! Check their store locator at panicpanties.co...
Jun 06, 2024•51 min
I'M MARRIED!! Today, my husband Jake joins me to recap our wedding weekend—from the nerves and hiccups to the sweetest moments and tears of joy. We spill all the tea about our rehearsal dinner speeches, the heartfelt moments from our ceremony, the joyous celebrations at our reception, and the epic after-party that kept the festivities going. Plus, we reflect on how each of these moments brought us closer together and share the highlights and challenges of our wedding day. Thank you to our incred...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min
I'm joined by Danielle, a 31-year-old woman living in LA, who opens up about the trauma she went through due to her alcoholic father. She shares how she believed nobody would want to be with her because of what her family was like, and as a result, she closed herself off to finding love. We hear how she moved to Los Angeles to get a fresh start and how she hit rock bottom before creating a life for herself that brought her true happiness. Now, she fears that she's too fiercely independent and su...
May 30, 2024•47 min
On this solo episode, I open up about what I wish I could tell my younger, single, struggling self. I share insight from my experiences as a dater, dating coach, friend, and fiancé. We discuss knowing your worth, not letting someone’s disinterest impact how you view yourself, mindsets to approach dating with, future tripping, fixing people, and so much more. Book a coaching session, submit a question for the pod, and get in touch at theleap.co/creator/ilanadunn/ Disrupt your anxious spirals with...
May 28, 2024•59 min
My friends Sammy and Glenn met as coworkers and became close “friends with nonsexual benefits.” Sammy and Glenn share how they’ve helped each other naviate dating situations by providing the perspective of the opposite gender, talking one another off the ledge when they’re spiraling, and hyping each other up IRL. We hear how they’ve grown as daters, if they’ve ever argued or disagreed on how to approach a dating situation, how they’ve found the confidence to go to singles events & more. Disr...
May 23, 2024•55 min
Jen Lauren is back on the pod and this time, she’s engaged. We’re commiserating about wedding planning, discussing how to set and maintain boundaries, and appreciating the little things about our relationships. We answer your questions about how we know our fiancés were the one, how we balance(d) our side jobs with our full time jobs, and how we reduce stress during high stress times. Disrupt your anxious spirals with Presently Mindfulness Bracelets. Head to https://presentlybracelets.com/discou...
May 21, 2024•53 min
I’m joined by a 30 year old woman who opens up about spending a year and a half in a tumultuous on again, off again situationship with someone she met at work. She shares how things went from being blissful to confusing overnight, and how she never knew which version of him she would get when she would walk into work or spend time with him. We hear how her friends expressed their concern, how he ruined her 28th birthday, and how she found out he was seeing someone else while they were together. ...
May 16, 2024•44 min
