It's the SEASON FINALE and there's no other way to go out than talking about what everyone apparently wants to know; when you are getting pregnant. (GASP - she's over 30 and single, whatever will she do?!) We're joined by Naturopathic Doctor and Birth Doula, Dr. Jessica Dupont, who maintains a general family practice with a focus on hormonal regulation, women’s health (PMS, fibroids, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, etc.), fertility, and perinatal care. Dr. Jess gives us the real deal about 'geri...
Jun 14, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 50
If you're a listener of this podcast, college probably feels like ages ago. Now, just sit back and imagine what it would've been like having access to dating apps as they are used in the present day. Scary or exciting? To put in perspective what the 20-year old college student is experiencing while finding love on campus, Jasmin Johnson, host of The Adult Algorithm Podcast, is here to break it down. She talks about hook-up culture, the odds and ends of settling down and how women her age view co...
Jun 07, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In a special, where are they now episode, we are revisiting Katie's story. You may recall that Katie (from episode 15: An Ethically, Non-Monogamous Marriage) had just broken off her engagement and was turning to the dating apps to explore new people. She happened to stumble upon a man that was in an open marriage and was unsure if she wanted to move forward. Now, she's back seven months later and is giving us an update about what happened in this scenario. Has she deleted the apps? Did she end u...
May 31, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 48
From guys locking her out of their apartment, falling asleep during their date and questioning whether she had any life goals, Shannon is convinced that she is straight-up cursed in the dating department. Though these scenarios may scare most away to saying 'never again,' she embraces what each date has taught her and with that, has shifted her mindset to strictly date for quality. As a fitness coach and trainer, Shannon has learned that she is best suited to date someone with a similar lifestyl...
May 24, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 47
With a happy marriage, two kids and a booming career, Jenna Lyne was living the good life. It wasn't until her husband decided to make an impromptu trip across the country (unbenounced to her, to see another woman) that everything came crashing down. Instead of being revengeful, Jenna Lyne found strength in knowing she deserved much better and left. Now, she's better because of it and is back in the dating game. She leans into the struggles of dating as a single mom, dealing with her ex's baggag...
May 17, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Celebrities are more often than not, glorified and glamourized in all aspects of their lives. When it comes to relationships, however, things get rather messy. Viral Tik-Tok and Instagram resident "tea spiller," GirlGanz is breaking down the most scandalous relationships over the past year. She gets into why things are never what they seem and how we often idolize these unions in hopes we can mirror them in our own lives. The gossip spills over into how she navigates aggressive male trolls, hidi...
May 10, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Gretchen takes us back to her college years of freedom, questionable decisions and relationships that were opportunistic. Now, as a 'reformed party girl,' fiancé and mom, she reflects on her decision-making when it came to love and valuing those she was with. Gretchen also opens up about being a frequent cheater, her once carefree attitude about it, and the men she surrounded herself with that were serial liars; including one who made up a story about having cancer. Has this former wild child fi...
May 03, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 44
It's a battle that we've fought for most of our lives; bad body image. Not only does it hinder the way we see and feel about ourselves, that lack of confidence impacts dating and love life. Health coach, Sam Gwazdauskas, shares her own personal journey with self-love, body confidence and worthiness and how her business, The Sam Plan, works to help reframe that way of thinking. She also tackles being newly single, moving to a new city and embracing entering her 30th year of life.
Apr 26, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Being toxic is a phrase that is thrown around in lot in both dating and relationships. Often, we are blind to our own toxic behaviors such as performing "background checks" on the people we're dating, checking in on the activity of our exes and even remaining with significant others that cheated on us. This week's guest, Alexis, is setting the record straight about these unhealthy dating habits, the accountability of these behaviors and how she may have missed toxic traits that kept her in a bad...
Apr 19, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Professional matchmaker and dating coach, Jean-eva Dickie, is here to help provide some guidance in navigating dating apps, dating culture and putting out our best selves. With an array of services and activities, Jean-eva has experience working with singles and getting them into successful relationships. In this episode, she covers profile tips, setting a good age range, how to take the plunge and ultimately, being confident in yourself; because being currently single doesn't mean you will die ...
Apr 12, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In lieu of saying just goodbye, women usually ask of one another to "text me when you get home." It's common practice and oftentimes not typical in dating life. Leah shares why this simple gesture is so important after her experience with a date that wasn't what it seemed. She also gets real about being a Hooters waitress and the precautions she takes to ensure her own safety.
Apr 05, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Kia, host of So-Called Oreos Podcast, tackles being a self-proclaimed 'Oreo' in society and how it translates over to relationships. She touches on interracial dating, her experiences with international men and why she's taking a break from dating apps. Kia also shares her thoughts about this season's Bachelor and how Matt James handled the controversies surrounding racism with the finale winner.
Mar 29, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 39
After forming a platonic friendship with a guy from an app, Lacey found herself in an unexpected situation as the 'other woman.' She breaks down the events of how things crumbled, her thoughts on accountability and how she sought to get revenge. She also talks about managing her highly successful Instagram account, @onceuponatimedating, and passes along more tales of woe, best advice and lessons learned.
Mar 22, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 38
After 15 years with her ex and two kids later, Nicky is redefining who she is now as a single woman. From dating apps to ghosts of high school past, she is learning what she wants, what she doesn't and why the block button comes in handy after a date with a match and their cousin.
Mar 15, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Living through a year of a global pandemic is hard enough. For singles, especially those who live alone, it's been even harder. With the lack of human connection coupled with self and social isolation, its been an emotional roller coaster. Kylie, who has been living alone throughout the pandemic, working a West Coast schedule while living on the East Coast, is sharing how this has affected her mental health. She also gets into the dating dilemma that comes with COVID and how she fights off socia...
Mar 08, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Ready to take his love life into his own hands, Rohan turned to dating apps to finally lose what he felt was holding him back, his virginity. Though the deed had been done, he still felt insecure about dating. Rohan gets real about men and their confidence issues, the power of love through DM's and long-distance connections that are worth putting in the work.
Mar 01, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Single after nine years, Natasha was not only new to the dating scene, but life in LA. After putting herself out there, thanks to dating apps, she decided to document all of her experiences; the good, the bad and...the underwear model. In this episode, Natasha details her experience in writing a book ('A Series of Unfortunate Attempts') about dating life and lessons learned from all her attempts; even the unfortunate ones.
Feb 22, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Since the COVID pandemic hit, date nights have looked a whole lot different. It's harder to meet people, stay in an engaging conversation and ultimately let them into your 'bubble.' To change things up, we decided to give virtual speed dating a whirl; while giving you the complete lowdown as to whether it's worth it or not. Was dating nine guys in eight-minute rounds heaven or hell? Can you feel sparks through the screen? Did some guys pick their noses because they forgot they were on a date (ye...
Feb 15, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Feeling pressure to lose her virginity by the time she hit 30, Emily turned to Tinder to find a suitor. In order for her to be successful, she assembled the 'Twenty F**kteen' team full of friends who gave advice and.... their apartment. Not only does Emily share the complex nature of turning to dating apps for love...and sex... she also tackles what dating life is like for a plus-sized woman and how often she finds herself being self-protective in dating scenarios. Though no one may come close t...
Feb 08, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 32
When you're about to throw a punch, you may have a moment when you second guess yourself. Am I leaving myself open to get hit in return or will my punch land hard enough? The same can be said for relationships; we spend way too much time overthinking the right move. Julia, an avid boxer, knows all about giving a solid right hook to dates that don't give her that fire she gets when stepping into the ring. She hits on being bold in your dating approach, dismissing guys that think they know more th...
Feb 01, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Author Huda Al-Marashi of the book, 'First Comes Marriage: My Not-So-typical American Love Story' joins the podcast to talk about arranged marriages. She shares her experience as an Iraqi-American woman who was matched with her husband by family members. She also gives us insight into matchmaking culture, the myths around arranged marriages and the stunning similarities between finding love in western society and the east.
Jan 25, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Kate the librarian. Kate the comedian. Kate the anti-online dater. Kate is just multidimensional and so is her dating past. She returns to the podcast for her first solo episode where she finally details some of the most salacious experiences she's ever had; including one of the most scandalous DM's we've heard so far. She talks nudity, being uncomfortably serenaded, weird sexual encounters and so much more. Will she finally give in to swiping as she enters a new decade in life? Tune in, but lis...
Jan 18, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Ever have a date where the guy is inquiring about your biological clock? Beth has, and she's here to talk about that as well as virtual dating in the time of COVID. With about 10+ Facetime dates under her belt, she shares the highs and lows about video dating over the phone, the weird asks for private selfies and how three-hour conversations ultimately lead you nowhere. She also dives into how she's finally breaking free of societal expectations and pressure to settle down and finding pride in p...
Jan 11, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 28
If you're looking for a sign (or a podcast episode) to own your power, this is it. Boudoir and empowerment photographer, Lindsay Hite, helps women to capture their unique and beautiful spirits through her Spark Sessions. She shares the importance of investing in yourself, stepping out of the box to get creative with it (it might even include a steamy shower photo op) and being confident whether you are single or not. When was the last time you invested in yourself? Here's how you can. Who knows ...
Jan 04, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Finding love is hard enough. Now throw in gender identity and the barriers seem to be much more difficult. Unfortunately, most dating apps aren't the most inclusive to lesbian, queer, transgender and non-binary people looking for a match. Kullen, a trans man, understands this far too well. He shares what his experience has been like, whether or not he chooses to disclose and the weird questions he encounters from potential dates. Through the dating process, he wants just one thing; "to be treate...
Dec 28, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Cue the Derulo because Kristin is riding solo for this one! As requested, she recaps her COVID date out 'in the wild' which includes awkward silences, push-up bras and an age gap that becomes embarrassingly apparent. She also dives into what it takes to be a single woman looking for appreciation and how a little recognition goes a long way. Don't think she forgot it is a holiday week! In the second half of the episode, Kristin shares the worst holiday gifts she received from a significant other ...
Dec 21, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Mary has about a decade of experience under her belt on dating apps and like the rest of us, is exhausted! She touches on the pressures to settle down being a year away from 40, the undesirable things that happen on first dates and the weird encounter she had with a guy who admitted to being 'very close' with his mom. Mary also reminds us that it is okay to own your singlehood and that she is feeling more confident than ever by doing so.
Dec 14, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Magazines always run the tagline 'celebrities are just like us.' I guess you could say they are when they start swiping on dating apps. Raya, the exclusive (and somewhat secret) dating app for the rich and famous, is difficult for the common person to get on and yet, it's highly sought after. With over 10,000 members and 100,000+ on the waiting list, your dreams of matching with the likes of Ben Affleck and Channing Tatum may be pretty far away. However, this week's guest, Jasmine, has been a me...
Dec 07, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Fact: Women lose friends at a faster rate than men from their mid twenties and on. By the time we hit our thirties, life begins to shift; careers start to take off, relationships get serious and babies are born. So where does that leave single and married besties? Ali joins the podcast to share some insight into this friendship evolution coupled with being a wife, mother and career woman and the choices you have to make to support your family as well as saying goodbye to friends. Kristin and Ali...
Nov 30, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Okay, ew, but also, pretty relatable. Dating and sex seemingly go hand-in-hand and it can certainly make or break the next steps in a relationship. It can also be a wedge between two people that have been together for a long time as things become stale and comfortable. Liz, who is an integrative psychotherapy trainee and reproductive health specialist with interests in art and sexual therapy, is here to empower you to find your voice in sex. She reminds us that sex should be in the open and not ...
Nov 23, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 21
