Do you feel like you have to wait until you lose weight to start dating? Are your feelings about your looks holding you back from getting on the apps or putting yourself out there? In this episode, I talk to Leah Kern, and anti-diet dietitian, about how to approach realistically improving your body image. Because you can't go from hating how you look to loving your body overnight. Leah shares so many helpful tips and insights for getting started on improving your body image so you can date with more confidence. 

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About Leah Kern:

Leah Kern is an Anti-Diet Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who helps truth-seekers heal their relationships with food and body to unlock a more aligned and fulfilling life.

Connect with Leah on her site: Leahkernrd.com

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44. A realistic approach to healing body image issues while dating w/ Leah Kern (@leahkernrd)

On Dating Intentionally, host and dating expert Talia Koren helps listeners date with confidence and have fun in the process! Listen for tips on using dating apps with success, how to navigate relationship milestones and for real life dating stories.

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We're switching it up this week with some Q&A! I answered 10 questions you submitted on Instagram. Some are dating questions I've never really touched on before; some are personal questions about things I rarely get to talk about publicly.
Questions I answer in this episode:

How do you genuinely keep hope of finding your person when dating seems hard?

How to do long distance in the early days? We are 1.5 hours apart.

Do you or your partner have any spicy preferences? How did you bring it up?

Do you feel like you experienced enough as a bi woman before this relationship?

Advice for mid 40’s Female, first time dating post-divorce and interested in women for the first time?

Did you feel like men approached you differently dating at 30?

What if you can travel a lot more than your partner but that’s an important thing for you?

You’ve said Johnny was smitten right away. How much do you think that contributed to your relationship success?

How do you go from needing to wanting a partner?

Did you think you’d be where you’re at in life at 32?


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71. Answering 10 juicy dating & personal questions (bday Q&A)

Break ups suck. Luckily, we have experts like Amy Chan, who wrote Break Up Bootcamp, to help us through them. In this episode, Amy and I discuss where to start with healing after a break up, the importance of anger in the process of moving on, why it hurts more when a short relationship ends and how to know when a relationship is worth trying to save vs when to let go. We also talked about being friends with an ex and how to know when you're ready to start dating again.
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About Amy:
Amy Chan is the Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to heal the heart. The Observer calls her "A relationship expert whose work is like that of a scientific Carrie Bradshaw'' and her company has been featured across national media including Good Morning America, Vogue, Glamour, Nightline, The Times, CNN, Fortune and more. Her New York Times featured book, Breakup Bootcamp - The Science of Rewiring Your Heart, published by Harper Collins, was an instant best-seller. She is launching a new Dating Bootcamp this summer.
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70. Why it hurts more when short relationships end (and how to move on) w/ Amy Chan (@missamychan)

Worried you're heading into situationship territory? This episode breaks down what a situationship is, what it isn't and why they're not ideal. I get into 10 different signs you're heading into a situationship and how to steer clear of them altogether. This episode is your guide for what to do and NOT do when you feel like the person you're dating is not on the same page but wants to keep dating anyway. Can you turn a situationship into a relationship? Find out in this episode. At the end, I share some personal updates and wedding updates!
I also answer questions about situationships in this episode:

How long is too long to be dating without commitment? 

Should you keep a situationship while dating others for something serious?

What if I’m comfortable with how it is not labeled? Can I roll with it until there’s a change?

How do you transition from a situationship to a relationship?

How to avoid situationships without being pushy

How to stay strong when they come back


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69. Ten signs you're getting into a situationship (and how to get out of it)

In this episode, I talk to dating coach and former psychologist Jackie Glaser about how our inner world and the stories we tell ourselves dictate so much of how our lives unfold - especially when it comes to dating. We get into how to feel our self-worth, how to date when you feel like no one has ever been interested in you, showing up authentically on dates and so much more. This was such a powerful conversation and I love Jackie's spiritual approach to dating!
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68. Self worth 101 & the power of your inner world with Jackie Glaser (@jackieglaserofficial)

How do you know you're ready to date? How do you start dating if you've never done it before? This episode is the pep talk you need to get out there (or back out there) with a healthy mindset and knowing what to expect. I talk about how to know you're ready to date vs how to know you're ready for a relationship, my best advice for having the right mindset going into dating after a long break and practical tips for getting dates on the calendar and feeling more confident. You got this!!

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44. A realistic approach to healing body image issues while dating w/ Leah Kern (@leahkernrd)

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