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We Met At Acme

Dear Media, Lindsey Metselaarart19.com

We Met At Acme is the OG dating podcast and a lifestyle tool for the next generation of adults. In each episode, you'll learn about attachment styles, rules and guidelines to follow when dating, red flags, the importance of therapy, and more. With host Lindsey Metselaar you’ll hear from dating experts, licensed professionals, celebrities, and influencers all sharing their dating experiences or dating insights. Most importantly, you'll improve your confidence, self-worth, and overall outlook towards dating - you'll laugh a little along the way and learn not to take yourself too seriously.

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Episodes

Is It Harder To Break Up When You’re Almost 30? ft. Kamie Crawford

In today’s episode, I sit down Kamie Crawford, co-host of MTV’s Catfish and host of Relationsh*t podcast. We discuss her break up, how she healed from ending her relationship of 5 years, all the girls we made friends with when going out, how Catfish actually works , what she's learned from being the host of Catfish, why we all try to be people we're not sometimes, examples of wifey duties, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I dis- cuss the Will Smith incident, CBT therapy and why it...

Apr 03, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 236

Why We’re So Obsessed With Dating ft. Jordana Abraham

In today’s episode, I sit down with Jordana Abraham, co-founder of Betches and co-host of U Up? Podcast. We discuss why she doesn’t believe in “the one”, drunk fighting with her SO, why 3 month relationships hurt so much, how important it is to be vulnerable when dating, her love story with her now husband, a reality of marriage that is better than her expectation, how to become less of an anxious dater, biggest pinch me moment since starting Betches, and more! This episode starts with a solo wh...

Mar 27, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 235

A Complete And Total Guide To All Dating Rules

In this month’s solo episode, I do a refresher on the rules for dating. I also discuss Pam and Tommy, share stories of people who had success following the rules, talk about why I went off birth control and how it has been, how I got started with all of this dating stuff, what my husband and I decided to do with finances for our marriage, if I had any help when I got sober, and so much more! Sponsors: Talkspace.com code ACME for $100 off your first month Takethesis.com/acme to save 10% on your f...

Mar 20, 202249 minEp. 234

An Episode For Our 90s Babies ft. Josh Peck

In this week’s episode, I sit down with actor Josh Peck. We discuss how his Drake and Josh days, how he lost 100 pounds, his sobriety and how it came about, meet- ing his now wife, being in an interfaith relationship, staying relevant as we get older, the cringes thing he’s ever been apart of, Amanda Bynes, the Vlog squad, Hilary Duff, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss the magical Disney World wedding that I went to, my thoughts on Love Is Blind season 2, what it means to...

Mar 13, 202256 minEp. 233

Say This To Get The Highest Response On Dating Apps ft. Melissa Hobley

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the CMO of OkCupid, Melissa Hobley. We discuss why everyone needs that outgoing friend, the reason after a break up is the best time to date, going through an addiction in the family, what we don't know about dating apps, dating app insider tips, how political we should be getting on apps, what gets the highest response rate on dating apps, and what is the hardest to respond to on dating apps. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss resetting expec...

Mar 06, 202254 minEp. 232

How I Got Married In 5 Months

In this week’s episode, we’re talking all about MY WEDDING!!! What!! I’m still so shook that I got married. I’m discussing the real reason we got married so quickly, the most stressful part of the night, the couples that met at our wedding, what I wish had hap- pened differently, my favorite moment, if there were tears, what went wrong that night, the thought process behind having 4 dresses, all the wedding songs, lessons I learned, and so much more! Sponsors: Download OkCupid in the App Store t...

Feb 27, 202258 minEp. 231

Maybe DO Date Your Best Friend ft. Arielle Vandenberg

In this week’s episode, I sit down with vine superstar and host of Love Island USA Arielle Vandenberg. We discuss how she started off as friends with her SO, what wedding planning has been like, her go-to for a bad mental health day, how she knew Matt was the one, dating a musician, her obsession with Bieber, what Arielle chooses to keep off social media, why she hasn’t told her engagement story, when/if she wants to have kids, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss if rules c...

Feb 20, 202259 minEp. 230

Why Your Dating App Profile Sucks ft. Leanna and Jared

In this week’s episode, I sit down Leanna Joan and Jared Rodrigues of Hello & Goodbye Podcast. We discuss Leanna’s divorce, why her and Jared aren’t a couple, the rules for platonic friendships, why selfies should never be on dating app profiles, how to not take yourself too seriously when on the apps, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss how I got married yesterday, the different friend break ups we go through, and rules for the relationship stage before getting engaged...

Feb 13, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 229

Rules For Getting Back Together With An Ex ft. Leslie Grant

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Leslie Grant, host of Interstates and Heartbreak Podcast. We discuss rules for getting back together with an ex, situations in which a break can work, wanting to know what our SO's talk about with their therapists, the benefits of dating multiple people in one night, scarcity vs abundance mindset, why we stay in bad friendships, signs you're being love bombed, examples of times we were love bombed, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss ...

Feb 06, 202254 minEp. 228

How To Make Dating Less Exhausting ft. Rashad aka Corporayshid

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Rashad aka Corporayshid on TikTok. We discuss his go-to first date routine, most common date clichés, the most bizarre DM’s he gets, the problem with meeting up with people off social media, how to make a wedding fun, why everyone wants to skip the small talk on dates, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss my first (and last) lymphatic drainage massage, unsolicited advice, future tripping, if my dating story was linear, and more. Spons...

Jan 30, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 227

What Mistresses Do That Wives Won’t

In this full solo episode, I discuss a viral tiktok on mistresses vs. wives, forgiveness of past partners/hurts, how to not get omicron for your wedding, initiating the 3 month convo on 3/3/3, Ramona Singer's rules, maid of honor speech advice, the roommate phase of relationship, having covid, my colonic, and what my ideal big 3 is for my kids. Sponsors: crabtree-evelyn.com code ACME15 for 15% off Talkspace.com code ACME for $100 off your first month Imperfectfoods.com code ACME for 20% off your...

Jan 23, 202239 minEp. 226

If They Wanted To, Would They? ft. Sophie Ross

In this episode, I am joined by writer and pop culture columnist Sophie Ross. I found that Sophie was not so happy about the rules on Twitter, so we discussed them at length. We talk about why sex on the first date is not the move, the backlash she has dealt with from her candidness on Twitter, her current relationship and why it’s different from her past ones, why she hates call her daddy, if they really would if they wanted to, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss my bache...

Jan 16, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 225

How To Thrive After A Break Up ft. Amy Chan

In this episode, I am joined (for a second time!) by Amy Chan, founder of Renew Break Up Bootcamp. We discuss how to get over the guilt of ending things, if "no con- tact" is the best method, why you can't blame yourself in a break up, what to do if you are in the same friend group as an ex, if you should block/mute, how to not feel anxious if you haven't met someone yet at 30+, if you need to explain why you're ending it, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss Tristan and Khl...

Jan 09, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 224

How Much I’m Spending On My Wedding ft. Mrs. Dow Jones

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Haley Sacks aka Mrs. Dow Jones. We discuss how much I'm spending on wedding, what's important and what isn't im- portant during wedding planning, how to side hustle well, saving money on a wedding, brides- maids dresses, bachelorettes, influencers weddings, wedding planners, what to DIY, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss reflections on the past year, how to stay cool in wedding planning, finding motivation when you work for yourse...

Jan 02, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 223

Finally Feeling Comfortable In Your Own Skin ft. Sami Sage

In this episode, I am joined by Sami Sage, co-founder of Betches. We discuss mixing business and pleasure by working with friends, being married to a younger guy, freezing her eggs even though she's married, her weight journey and feeling comfortable in her own skin, the loss of her brother, succession, if it's easier to date as a "hot girl" and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss if your partner should be the best sex you ever had, saturn return learnings, etiquette for the fi...

Dec 26, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 222

Can You Gaslight Someone If You Don’t Know What That Means ft. Greg Grippo and Andrew Spencer

In this episode, I am joined by Greg Grippo and Andrew Spencer from The Bachelorette. We discuss what gaslighting means, Greg’s state of mind after the bachelor, his past as an Uber driver, why Andrew is ready to get married, farting in front of your SO, if Greg would take Katie back now, going to therapy, meeting Harry Potter IRL, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss the bachelorette I went on, things I didn't realize were part of wedding planning, if you should tell someon...

Dec 19, 20211 hr 20 minEp. 221

You Can Only Meet Someone As Deeply As You’ve Met Yourself ft. Amy Nobile

In this episode, I joined by love coach Amy Nobile. Amy is the founder of Love Amy, and we discuss the 4 things that need to be in tact when it comes to a good rela- tionship or partner, why you should meet someone without make up on, how the second date is the real date, going on 3-4 dates a day, how your dating app profile has nothing to do with who you are, and the real way to welcome that deep love into your life. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss weird pre-marriage dreams, how...

Dec 12, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 220

I’m So Over Myself

In this full solo episode, I am sick of my own shit. I discuss feeling ex- tremely over myself, how to stop overthinking if they like you or not, what I do when people make comments about my body, what skincare stuff I’m doing before my wedding, how some- one impersonated Steven on Thanksgiving, what to do when your partner is frustrated that you’re not finishing from sex, tips from my own therapist, how I really feel about myself, and more. Milkbarstore.com/acme for $10 off an order of $50 Jenn...

Dec 05, 202144 minEp. 219

Would You Rather Be A Troll Or Be Trolled? ft. Audrey Peters

In this episode, I virtually sit down with TikTok queen/content creator Au- drey Peters. We discuss bad nosejobs, how she deals with tiktok hate, all the tea on her boyfriend and how they met, why she never tags her BF on social media, our rendezvous in a bathroom a few years ago, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss why I cried during wedding planning, navigating workplace romance, playing matchmaker for my single friends at my wedding, self sabotaging when dating, getting ...

Nov 28, 202155 minEp. 218

According To This Guy, The Rules Don’t Work ft. Jon Birger

In this episode, I virtually sit down with Jon Birger, author of Make Your Move. We discuss the rise of hook up culture, declining marriage rates, why Jon is anti dating online, if men are afraid to approach women, his theory that men don’t need the chase, why you should date your coworker, and maybe even propose to your male SO! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss feeling safe in a relationship vs. feeling bored, what makes a bache- lorette fun, how Taylor Swift’s red re-release aff...

Nov 21, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 217

If Astrology Isn’t Real, How Is The Pattern So Spot On? ft. The Pattern’s Lisa Donovan

In this episode, I virtually sit down with Lisa Donovan, creator and founder of The Pattern app. We discuss how she got into astrology, Lisa gives me a chart reading, my compatibility with Steven's chart, Lisa's timeline for her own relationship, what it takes to dedi- cate yourself to your calling, why The Pattern is so thorough and accurate, using astrology for dating, what to say when someone is hating on astrology, what a dream chart looks like, and more! This episode starts with a solo wher...

Nov 14, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 216

I Went To Couples Therapy So You Don’t Have To ft. Elizabeth Earnshaw

In this episode, I virtually sit down with well known couples therapist Eliz- abeth Earnshaw, LMFT. We discuss the best practices for conflict resolution, the leading rea- son for divorce, how to not let your SO’s mood affect you, signs a couple won’t make it, how men and women handle break ups, if some people are just better apart, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss more wedding planning, kim k and pete davidson (and their charts), if previously engaged people more quicke...

Nov 07, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 215

How You Treat Your Body Is How You Treat Your Partner ft. Max Lugavere

In this episode, I virtually sit down with Max Lugavere, NY Times best selling author of Genius Foods. We discuss learning from past relationships, love languages, why being kind is the most important trait of all, why not being healthy is a dealbreaker, how loss sparked his food curiosity, if we're hoping to date people similar to our parents, why eating well is a form of self respect, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss why doubts are not okay, my fav places to go out sob...

Oct 31, 202159 minEp. 214

Healthy Relationships Don't Get Ratings ft. Hannah Berner

In this episode, I actually sat down IRL with the one and only Hannah Berner (RIP Summer House). We are back at the studio!!! We discuss our upcoming nuptials, getting engaged in less than a year, Summer House drama that no one knows about, how she felt about Kyle and Amanda’s wedding, her friendship with Alex Cooper, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss why I didn’t like “In Five Years”, my trip to LA, how a bachelor crashed our mixer, red flags when traveling with a SO, wh...

Oct 24, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 213

Engaged And Very Enraged

In this full solo episode, I discuss the non-glamorous wedding planning process, how to move forward when you feel distance between you and your SO, what is a red flag vs normal as the honeymoon period comes to an end, is it better to "fall" in love or "choose" love, how do you deal with a partner who tends to dismiss your problems, friends not liking your SO, how to bring up relationship history in a chill way I.e. what didn't work for them last time, how to deal with new job anxiety, what to d...

Oct 17, 202150 minEp. 212

The Number One Thing Men Discuss In Therapy ft. Talkspace’s Dr. Meaghan Rice

In this episode, I am virtually joined Talkspace therapist Dr. Meaghan Rice. We discuss being a military wife, the most important advice for couples to get along, how it works to be in couples therapy via Talkspace, how to know when it’s a good fit with your therapist, the baggage we all bring to relationships, how to be more self aware with your partner, the most common topics that men discuss in therapy, and more. Visit www.Talkspace.com and use code ACME for $100 off your first month of thera...

Oct 13, 202141 minEp. 211

There Is No Such Thing As A Perfect Couple ft. Elin Hilderbrand

In this episode, I am virtually joined writer Elin Hilderbrand. We discuss making more than your spouse, dating an extrovert when you're an introvert, why her relationship works now, if novels glorify the idea of having an affair, who would play her characters in a movie, couch guy tiktok, what to do if your partner isn't romantic, why you shouldn't stay with a high school SO when you go to college, how she survived breast cancer, and so much more. This episodes starts with a solo where I discus...

Oct 10, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 210

Every First Date Should Be Dinner ft. Koko

In this episode, I am virtually joined by Koko, make up artist and queen of high maintenance. We discuss why she hates dating apps, if women should be more high maintenance when dating, her viral tiktok video, why opposites don’t work in dating, if coffee dates should or shouldn’t be a thing, why long distance would never work for us, and more. This episodes starts with a solo where I discuss why a spark does matter, a crazy story I haven’t told from our Italy trip, why people get the ick, and h...

Oct 03, 202154 minEp. 209

How To Crush It On Dating Apps ft. Bre and Shelby

In this episode, I am virtually joined by Shelby and Bre co-hosts of Emotional Check-In Podcast. We discuss how to crush it on dating apps, what it means to have an emotional check in, how Shelby met her hinge bf, having a high sex drive and how to communicate that, taking anti-depressents and how to bring that up, if mental health a valid excuse to end a relationship, and more. This episodes starts with a solo where I discuss planning a bachelorette sober, more wedding planning updates, if phys...

Sep 26, 202154 minEp. 208

Interpreting Texts: Men vs. Women ft. Nicky and Jenna

In this episode, I am virtually joined by Nicky Hammond and Jenna Wolf, co-hosts of We Are Not Saints Podcast. We discuss behaviors that scare people away when dating, getting too deep too soon, if there are people out there who have nothing "dark" about them, why dating men is so different than dating women, if women and men receive texts differently, what are the signs that you're heading in the "official" direction, and why "hard to get" can be a turnoff sometimes. This episodes starts with a...

Sep 19, 202155 minEp. 207
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