You start talking to someone you're interested in. You get busy. They get busy. And then you start to fear that the connection will just fade out...all before you even met IRL! Join us as we chat about how to keep the momentum going in early stage dating. We're discussing the reasons that things start to fall apart in the first place, the balance of how much to text before meeting up, and ways you can ensure that you're still going on dates even when life gets busy. Got a dating ques...
May 12, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can you predict what's going to happen in your love life? We're joined with the fabulous AstroTwins Ophi & Tali to dive into all things astrology – from each signs outlook for love to general dating shifts that are happening as we speak. We're discussing why dating is in the middle of one big iOs update, what mercury in retrograde really means for your love life, and how you can use astrology to feel empowered in dating. Follow the AstroTwins @astrotwins and learn more about thei...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast What happens when you reach a certain age and realized you haven't been prioritizing dating and relationships as much as maybe you would have liked? How do you "catch up" and get back on track? Join us as we chat about feeling behind in the love department – and what to do about it. We're discussing how to share your story with dates, the reasons past relationship experience ultimately doesn't matter, and why there's no better today than today to get out there (and how to...
May 05, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is it possible to change your type? Do you like who you like? Join us as we dive into what it even means to have a type – and how it's helping or hurting your dating life. We discuss where your type comes from and how it's influenced, ways you can expand your type without necessarily going for your complete opposite, and why dating different types of people can help you determine what it is you truly need. Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our websit...
May 01, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast If they flaked, ghosted, or slow-faded away, do you give them another chance if they come back into your life? Join us this week as we chat about why – or why not – someone may deserve a second chance. We're discussing what to look for in their words and actions, how you can hold your ground and share your needs, and why the early stages often reveal a lot – but not always everything. Got a dating question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.com Follow us @dateablepodcast, ...
Apr 28, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're back for another “Quickie” where we’ll share a single idea, theory, or revelation – in 10 minutes or less – that you can take back to your own love life. This week, Julie shares the one quality that's pivotal to look for when you're dating – a foundational trait that you need in a partner in order to have a happy and healthy relationship. Enjoy! Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast...
Apr 26, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's fast-paced dating world where it's so easy to be distracted, we're diving into how to bring more focus into dating – whether you're diagnosed with ADHD or not. We're also bringing in an expert: Sussan Nwogwugwu, PMHNP from Done to talk about ADHD's impact in dating and relationships. We're discussing the difference of having a short-attention span and ADHD, how you can understand yourself or your partner better on the ADHD spectrum, and strategies to stay m...
Apr 24, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast A debate only this generation would have: should couples be able to check each other's phones freely or is each person entitled to their level of own level of privacy? We're digging into our thoughts as we discuss the motivations for needing to look at your partner's phone in the first place, the benefits and downfalls of giving one another access, and how you can actually discuss with one another what's behind the ask. Got a dating question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@...
Apr 21, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're back for another “Quickie” where every other week, we’ll share a single idea, theory, or revelation – in 10 minutes or less – that you can take back to your own love life. This week, Yue is sharing how with all the changes with the eclipse, now is the perfect time to take control and move out all the noise of what has been clouding your path before. Enjoy! Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podc...
Apr 18, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are there universal signals of digital body language? What does your DBL say about you and the way you date? We're chatting with licensed marriage and family therapist Moe Ari about the virtual cues we send in our online communication that are crucial to dating in today's digital world. We're discussing why understanding DBL can help you while dating, how to avoid overanalyzing/ misinterpreting communication, and ways you can strengthen your DBL with anyone you date. Follow Moe @love...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nothing is worse than having judgemental friends or family who pick apart every last person you date. In this week's brunch talk, we're discussing how to deal when the people closest to you think the person you're dating isn't "good enough." We're discuss where this type of feedback may come from, why it's important to know what's useful information versus superficial reasons that should be tuned out, and how you can talk your friends and family in a way that ...
Apr 14, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do successful partnerships need more than love? We're told that two people meet, fall in love, and come together as one....but is this model deeply flawed? We're chatting with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh about her new model for love that she believes is more sustainable for a lifetime together. We're discussing the differences between emergent and submergent partnerships, the 6 ingredients for lasting love, and how you can start thinking about designing your love life, even if you're si...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Difficult conversations are difficult for a reason – but even more when you're hyper-communicative and your partner is well...not. We're discussing how to having challenging conversations especially when it comes to the momentum of your relationship when one person may be more avoidant and slower paced than the other. We're discussing it all from how to broach these convos without smothering the other person, ways you can advocate for yourself while still listening to your partners p...
Apr 07, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're back for another “Quickie” where every other week, we’ll share a single idea, theory, or revelation – in 10 minutes or less – that you can take back to your own love life. This week, Julie is sharing a framework to look at past dates or relationships that didn't work out not as failures – but rather as building blocks that lay the foundation for your great relationship that's still yet to come. Enjoy! Join our Finding Your Person Program! https://www.findingyourperson.com/ Foll...
Apr 05, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast No, we're not talking about ChatGPT or tools that write your profile or texts (or even worse, create fake photos!). We're talking about how AI can actually revolutionize dating apps in the way Tinder did in 2012 (over a decade ago!) Join us as we chat with Ben, the founder of Volar dating, about how they're using AI to cut through the BS of dating apps and make them more efficient. We get it: AI is scary. Before talking to Ben, we weren't 100% onboard either. But now, all we can ...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you identify as a woman (or date women!), you've probably heard about why 'feminine energy' is so important to attract a mate. But it's 2024 people, and we're discussing why this is actually quite problematic even though it feels innocent enough. So buckle up as we chat about why this advice is simply outdated, how to embrace a natural style for you that still gives off an interested vibe, and ways we can all start dating in a way that doesn't feel as performative. Got...
Mar 31, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Does dating get harder after 30? We’re digging into the challenges but also why we think it's the BEST time to date. Join us as we dive into all the myths and misperceptions of dating after turning 30. We discuss the fear of running out of time, the reasons this age is actually working in your favor, and why it's not only possible – but probable– to find love at any age. TW: We also discuss the very real pressures of the biological clock and options like egg freezing, and alternative fam...
Mar 27, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast When something feels off...is it just your anxiety talking or is this your gut telling you something is very wrong? Whether you're dating someone new or in a long-term relationship, we're discussing a framework to decipher these feelings, how to determine if you're in a "Yue situation" (as the listener so endearingly refers to it), and ways you can actually talk it out instead of jumping to conclusions. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.com ...
Mar 24, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're back for another “Quickie” where every other week, we’ll share a single idea, theory, or revelation – in 10 minutes or less – that you can take back to your own love life. This week, Yue will discuss a framework she uses to stop spending time on trivial things in dating – whether it's that text back or anything else that ends up being a waste of your time when dating. Join our Finding Your Person Program! https://www.findingyourperson.com/ Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchic...
Mar 22, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Date 3 People at a time, for 3 months, with 3 chances. Does this strategy work? We're chatting with Haifa about how her 333 Dating Strategy helped her find love after wasting four years on dating apps feeling unconfident and insecure. We're discussing the pros and cons of multi-dating, why it's important to give dating experiences time to see the person for who they truly are, and ways you can still be intentional while dating multiple people at once. Follow Haifa @thehaifab and chec...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast So all your friends are all boo'ed up...and then there's you. Single as a Pringle. We've been there before and we get how crappy it can feel to be the only single one in the group. But have no fear! We're diving into how navigate this time so you can feel less alone in the process. We discuss ways to expand your social circles to connect with others who get where you're at, how you can reconnect with your friends despite your different life stages, and ways you can get the su...
Mar 17, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast We've been told nice guys finish last, but we're debunking this myth as we chat with return guest Vince Xu about how being the nice guy actually is what got him the girl. We discuss how we need to reframe "the nice guy" and "fboy" tropes, ways that good guys can make their intentions known in a way that builds chemistry, and how as women dating men we can look at the overall character of the person we're dating. Follow Vince @vincexu and check out 'Fuckboy Island&...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Could the problem be your city? Is it worth moving for better dating prospects? We're diving into it all as we chat about why (or why not) your location is the problem. We discuss how to evaluate whether or not a move would e good for you, why everyone thinks their city is the worst place to date, and how you can take advantage of your current city even if you think the dating pool has dried up. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.com Join our Finding Your Pe...
Mar 10, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're trying something new! Welcome to the first installment of “Quickies” where every other week, we’ll share a single idea, theory, or revelation – in 10 minutes or less – that you can take back to your own love life. This week, Julie will dive into the Single Scale: what it is, where you land on it and how it may be impacting finding an actual partner who is the real deal. Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to ...
Mar 08, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Does dating feel like you’re chasing a “happily ever after” that always seems out of reach? We're chatting with dating coach Damona Hoffman about how to break free from the dating myths that keep you stuck on an outdated vision of a relationship that probably isn't even what you want anyways! We discuss why soulmates don't exist, the four pillars of strong relationships, and how you can rewrite the ending to your own love story. Follow Damona @damonahoffman, listen to Dates & Mat...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ever been on a date when your date won't stop talking? We're back with a new season of brunch talks as we go into how to know if it's first date jitters or narcissistic tendencies. We're discussing ways to insert yourself / redirect the conversation, how to do your own talking-too-much gut check, and when to give the date another try versus cut bait. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.com Join our Finding Your Person Program! https://www.findingy...
Mar 03, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're back with Season 18 here to answer an existential question we've had after doing this podcast now for 8 years: do you need to be good at dating? When we first started the pod, the answer was an obvious yes....until we dug in further. Join us as we discuss why dating culture isn't helping us get into relationships, how to start dating differently, and ways you can start forming more connections in your dating life TODAY! Join our Finding Your Person Program! https://www.findingy...
Feb 28, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast So you've been dating someone for a little bit now...when is it time to DTR (define the relationship) and how do you broach the subject? In our last of the Best of Brunch talk series, we'll discuss the difference between exclusivity and a relationship, how to have a series of low pressure chats starting early on, and why the focus should actually NOT be on defining the relationship (but rather something else). Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.comGot a ...
Feb 25, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast As that essential tool we love to hate, the question remains: are apps the problem or are you just using them wrong? We're diving into it all as we chat with Laura & Heather on their podcast Thirsty about how we can leverage dating apps to their highest power and (perhaps) find the love of a lifetime. We discuss how to make great connections that may go somewhere, why better dates may actually result from dating less, and ways to attract the matches you want. Follow Heather & Laura o...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the worst feelings in dating is sending that text and only to be left on read 4 hours later....yup, you too? We're going back to our OG Brunch talk episode – the first one ever with a topic that continues to be top of mind. Join us as we discuss why we put so much weight on texting, how to get out of the anxiety cycle of waiting, and ways you can stop compulsively looking at your phone and live life! Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.comGot a questio...
Feb 18, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast