Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships
516 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 225 ratingsIs monogamy dead? Are we expecting too much from dating apps? Do we even want to find love anymore? Get all the answers and more with Dateable, your insider’s look into modern dating that the New York Times, HuffPost, and Oprah Daily call one of the top podcasts about dating, love, and relationships. Listen in as Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick dig into why we date the way we do. Together we'll navigate modern dating with more compassion, fun, and intention so you can create the love life you've always wanted!
Join us every Wednesday as we talk to real daters and experts about the entire gamut of modern dating and relationships – from securing your anxious attachment, choosing the right partner for you, healing from your breakup to dating in your 30s and beyond. Make sure to send us your burning dating questions as we answer them every Sunday!
If you're looking for a podcast that's relatable and full of emotional support and substance, then look no further. Let us be your biggest cheerleaders as you navigate dating in this crazy Dateable world.
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#brunchtalk: Should You Be Able To Check Your Partner's Phone?
April 21, 2024 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBA 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@dateablepod...
Quickie w/ Yue: Reset The Algorithm Of Your Love Life
April 18, 2024 12:30 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBWe'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 pod...
S18E8: Understanding Digital Body Language (in Dating) w/ Moe Ari
April 17, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBAre 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 @loveoutprou...
#brunchtalk: How Do You Deal With Judgemental Friends or Family When Dating?
April 14, 2024 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBNothing 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 asserts your point of view – and...
S18E7: A New Model For Love w/ Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh
April 10, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBDo 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 single. Foll...
#brunchtalk: How Do You Have Difficult Conversations When You're Anxious And They're Avoidant?
April 07, 2024 17:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBDifficult 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 perspecti...
Friday Quickie w/ Julie: The Best Is Yet To Come
April 05, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.41 MBWe'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! Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website ...
Quickie w/ Julie: The Best Is Yet To Come
April 05, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.41 MBWe'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/ Follow us...
S18E6: Can AI Save Dating Apps? w/ Ben Chiang
April 03, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBNo, 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 see are the ...
#brunchtalk: How Do You Step Into Your Feminine Energy (Or Is That Total BS)?
March 31, 2024 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIf 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 a question you nee...
S18E5: Dating In Your 30s
March 27, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBDoes 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 family ...
#brunchtalk: How Do You Know When To Trust Your Gut?
March 24, 2024 17:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBWhen 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 [email protected] Join our Findi...
Friday Quickie w/ Yue: Stop Waiting For That Text Back (Among Other Things That Are A Waste of Your Time)
March 22, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBWe'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. Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to o...
Quickie w/ Yue: Stop Waiting For That Text Back (Among Other Things That Are A Waste of Your Time)
March 22, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBWe'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, @juliekrafchick...
S18E4: The 333 Dating Strategy w/ Haifa Barbari
March 20, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBDate 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 check out '...
#brunchtalk: What To Do When You're The Last Single Friend
March 17, 2024 17:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBSo 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 support you need. ...
S18E3: Nice Guys Finish First w/ Vince Xu
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWe'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" Join our Finding Your Per...
#brunchtalk: Should You Move For Better Dating Options?
March 10, 2024 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBCould 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 [email protected] Join our Finding Your ...
Quickie w/ Julie: The Single Scale
March 08, 2024 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBWe'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...
Friday Quickie w/ Julie: The Single Scale
March 08, 2024 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBWe'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...
S18E2: F The Fairy Tale w/ Damona Hoffman
March 06, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBDoes 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 & Mates, and get...
#brunchtalk: What To Do When Someone Won't Stop Talking On a Date?
March 03, 2024 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBEver 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 [email protected] Join our Finding Your Person Program! https://www.findingyourperson...
S18E1: The Reason You Don't Need To Be Good At Dating
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBWe'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.findingyourpers...
Best of Brunch Talk: When Should You Define The Relationship
February 25, 2024 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBSo 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 [email protected] a qu...
Are You Using Dating Apps All Wrong? w/ Heather & Laura from Thirsty
February 21, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBAs 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 on Inst...
Best of Brunch Talk: What To Do When They Don't Text Back
February 18, 2024 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBOne 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 [email protected] a questi...
How To Get Through Valentine's Day w/ 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBWhether you're newly single after a breakup or you're just trying to figure out how to navigate the day with someone new in your life – we got you. Valentine's Day (aka Singles Awareness Day) can bring up all sorts of feelings and concerns so we're answering your v-day questions in this special episode and re-airing an episode we did with 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose to inject some humor into the day. Remember, no matter your "status", love is all around you. Enjoy! Follow 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose on...
Best of Brunch Talk: Should You Go On A First Date If You're Not 100% Sold?
February 11, 2024 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBWe're diving into another crowd favorite and incredibly common question we hear over and over again: should I go on that date if I'm not sure about them? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing knowing the limitations of dating apps vs. trusting your gut, how to set up a date for success before even going on it, and ways you can change your mindset about what a first date even means. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] a question you need answere...
Prepping For Your Great Relationship w/ Julia Mazur
February 07, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBSingle for V-day? We got you! Get ready for all the feels as we speak with Julia Mazur, ex-Tinder employee turned confidence coach, about what it's like to release the pressure of needing to be in a relationship and embrace being single for this season of life. We're discussing the ultimate masturdates, how to find a healthy relationship through valuing yourself, and why this time in your life is just prepping you for the great relationship bound to happen ahead! Follow Julia @pmdpod @jama...
Best of Brunch Talk: What's The Difference Between Being Picky and Not Settling?
February 04, 2024 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIf you've ever been told you're being "too picky" or you have a fear of settling, this brunch talk is for you! We're re-airing one of our most popular episodes about the difference of being so particular that no one can meet your standards vs being smart to hold out for the right person. We're discussing why settling gets a bad rap, ways you may be settling without even realizing it, and how to gage against the standards that actually matter. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at h...
How To Stop Getting Ghosted w/ Rory Uphold
January 31, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBDespite over 70% of people being ghosted, it doesn't diminish how f%cking sh*tty it feels. We're breaking down how to stop getting ghosted (or at least stop letting it get to you) as we chat with Rory Uphold from Crimes of the Heart. We’re discussing our wildest ghosting stories, how to reframe rejection, and ways not give so much power to the ghosters out there. Follow Rory @icouldbeblonder and check out her podcast 'Crimes of the Heart' Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @no...
Best of Brunch Talk: Is Timing Everything In Dating?
January 28, 2024 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBRight person, wrong time? Or is it just not meant to be? Trust us, we've pondered this ourselves and we're reairing one of our most passionate discussions. This week we discuss how to timing plays into relationships, when to wait vs. move on, and whether it can actually be right person, wrong time or if it's total BS that's holding you back. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual l...
DIY Your Love Life w/ Ken Page
January 24, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBWhat if you could throw out all the rules and create your own Do-it-Yourself Vision of a relationship? We're talking about how to design your love life with one of our favorites, psychotherapist Ken Page, on his podcast Deeper Dating. We're discussing the visions of dating across ages, how you use your North Star when dating, and ways you can less attached to the outcome – but still intentional – on having the love life you desire. Follow Ken @deeperdating, listen to Deeper Dating Podcast, ...
Best of Brunch Talk: Is The Saying 'If They Wanted To, They Would' True?
January 21, 2024 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBPopular dating advice has told us: if they wanted to, they would. They'd move mountains to be with us and if they can't, then they just aren't that into it. We're re-airing one of our best brunch talks where we’re discuss when someone says they can't do something / they aren't ready and what this means for you, why this saying isn't always so black and white, and how to use this information to help propel you forward in your love life. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@da...
The Highs and Lows Of Finding Your Person w/ Dr. Alexandra Solomon
January 17, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBFrom that post-great-date moment of bliss to the can't-get-out-of-bed heartbreak, we're diving into all the wonderful, problematic, and even humorous sides of dating as we chat with Dr. Alexandra Solomon on Reimagining Love. We discuss the rapidly changing dating culture, dig into our personal highs and lows, and tackle three sticky relationship situations – all which can help you reflect on your own dating life and epic quest for love. Follow Dr. Alexandra Solomon on Instagram @dr.alexandr...
Best of Brunch Talk: How Can You Tell If Someone Is Serious About You?
January 14, 2024 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThe age old question that never stops coming: how can I tell if the person I'm seeing is as invested in me as I am in them? For our best of brunch series, we're re-airing a crowd favorite episode about signs if someone is serious – or not. We're discussing why it's important to look beyond just the DTR talk and labels, how you can communicate what a relationship means to you even early on in dating, and ways you can get on the same page –or realize that this person will never commit the way ...
Playing the F%cking Dating Game w/ Gabrielle Stone
January 10, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBFrom mind-numbing texting etiquette to turning situationships into real-deal love stories, we're laying it all out in this week's episode where we recorded with Gabrielle Stone on her podcast FML Talk. We're breaking down the rulebook on modern dating, spilling our ridiculous dating stories, and sharing our thoughts on what it really means when people say they feel a "connection" with someone new. Plus we're diving into what's "in" and what's "out" for dating in 2024, so brace yourselves, as...
Best of Brunch Talk: How Do You Meet More People IRL?
January 07, 2024 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB2024 is here and it's time to meet more people in the wild! We're re-airing one of our crowd favorites around the lost art of meeting IRL – and how it's your year to have the meet-cute story you've always wanted. We're discussing why it's so challenging in the first place, ways to approach and be approachable, and how to discover the best types of places that could actually help you meet quality people. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @dat...
New Year, New Love Life
January 03, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBHappy 2024, all! It's the new year which means...a new opportunity to date differently and have the love life you've always wanted! We're not new years resolution people over here, so we're talking about our intentions for the new year and how you can think about yours. Plus we discuss how to set intentions for a new relationship (because someone may have shared about that last week!) Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also ...
#brunchtalk: How To Go Into the New Year with More Optimism Around Dating
December 31, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBAs we approach the new year, how can you change your outlook on dating? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing how to feel more hopeful about finding love in 2024 – so you bring that energy to dating. We discuss tactics to change your mindset (no affirmations, promise!), how to surround yourself with supportive and optimistic people, and some quick and easy changes you can make today that’ll set you up to approach dating differently next year. Got a question you need answered? Hit us...
S17E18: End of Year Wrap: Breakups, New Relationships, and Living Together
December 27, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIt's been a heck of a 2023! From cheating scandals to cohabitating, we've both been through a lot – and we're sure you have, too! Join us in our end-of-year wrap episode as we reflect on the growth we both experienced in our love lives and what we learned along the way. We also discuss some of the best Dateable moments of the year, so let's reflect and ring in the new year! Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to ...
#brunchtalk: Should You Go No Contact With Your Ex?
December 24, 2023 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIf you got your heart crushed – or even if the breakup was amicable – does it make sense to stay in touch with your ex? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing the No Contact Rule and how it can help you move forward. We discuss how no contact doesn't have to be forever, ways to set boundaries so you're putting yourself first, and what to do instead when you inevitably want to reach out to them. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Follow us @dateab...
S17E17: Lessons In Love (From A Former Serial Dater) w/ Matteson Perry
December 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBFast-forward 15 years: what does your love life look like now? We're chatting with former guest Matteson Perry, author of a memoir chronicling his single life, about what he wishes he knew now – fifteen years later as a devoted husband and father. We discuss why you must go through all the heartbreak of dating, the unexpected qualities to look for in a partner, and how to avoid the biggest mistake that prevents you from finding your true love. Check out Matteson Perry https://www.mattesonpe...
#brunchtalk: What Constitutes As Cheating?
December 17, 2023 18:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBFrom strip clubs to liking sexy Instagram photos, what's the line of cheating in this day and age? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing the grey area of behaviors that make you feel uncomfortable that may not be as black and white as a physical affair. We discuss forms of microcheating, ways to navigate prior single behaviors, and how to talk to your partner about anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at [email protected] Fo...
S17E16: A Second Shot At Love w/ Heather & Laura from Thirsty
December 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBWe think our chances of love are over after that divorce or heart-wrenching breakup, but it's just the beginning. We're chatting with Laura & Heather to hear how their love stories continue only to get better – and how their views on dating, relationships, and marriage have changed drastically from all they've learned. We discuss the problems of being so tied to the relationship escalator, why your checklist doesn't matter, and how you can create a different – but better – kind of love this ...
#brunchtalk: How Do You Manage A New Relationship?
December 10, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBHow much time do you spend together? When should you meet each other's friends and families? How do you still make time for your friends? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing how to manage a new relationship – without loosing yourself in the process. We discuss how to understand both of your needs in a relationship, ways to make it a collaborative process to determine what works best for the two of you, and how to carve out your own time to bring your best selves to the relationship....
S17E15: Healing Your Intimacy Wounds w/ Andre Lazarus
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBWe're getting intimate, y'all with Intimacy Coach Andre Lazarus as we talk about how past sexual experiences – or inexperiences – may be holding you back from having the sex life you've always wanted. We discuss how to take back control of anything that's caused you shame, ways to feel more confident about your sexual desires, and why it's entirely possible to live a more connected life with deeper intimacy. Trigger Alert: We touch briefly on sexual traumas including rape, assault, and more...
#brunchtalk: Is It A Date Or A Vibe Check?
December 03, 2023 18:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBDating can be hard (and expensive!) when you're dating multiple people at once, never sure if that first date will amount to anything more. In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing balancing all the planning aspects of modern dating with putting your best foot forward for each new person you meet. We discuss the differences between first dates and meet and greets, how to do a "vibe check" without killing the vibe, and ways to plan more intentional lower-budget first dates that still wow....
S17E14: Is There Any Reality In Reality TV Dating Shows? w/ Justine & Natasha From 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose
November 29, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBFrom the Bachelor to Love is Blind to Indian Matchmaking, how much is reality TV is seeping into real-life dating? We're chatting with Natasha & Justine from 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose about what reality dating shows teach us (if anything) about modern dating, love, and relationships. We discuss why we're all so intrigued by reality shows in the first place, how the pick-me mentality has been perpetrated into dating culture, and ways reality TV shows have made us buy into (or out of) the fantasy ...
#brunchtalk: Can Your Relationship Work If Your Friends Dislike Your Partner?
November 26, 2023 18:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBNothing is more uncomfortable than when friends don't approve of your relationship, but is it a dealbreaker? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing what to do if your friends don't like your partner – or your partner's friends don't like you. We discuss when this becomes problematic versus something you can get over, how to best handle the situation to try to get closer, and ways you can move forward if the relationship with the friends is beyond repair. Got a question you need answe...