Dating Intentionally

By Talia Koren

What's Dating Intentionally about?

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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Dating Intentionally episodes:

05.10.2024
68. Self worth 101 & the power of your inner world with Jackie Glaser (@jackieglaserofficial)
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...
05.07.2024
67. How to start dating for the first time or after a long break
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...
05.03.2024
66. How to navigate new sexual situations with new partners ft. Claire Perelman (@sexclarified)
If you're looking to feel more comfortable and confident during sex, this episode is for you. I talk to Claire Perelman, a certified sex therapist and one of my favorite creators on social media, about navigating sex with a new...
04.30.2024
65. Ten reminders for handling rejection in early dating
Rejection will happen in your dating life, so you better be prepared! These ten reminders will help you stay grounded and positive when rejection happens, and I hope by listening to this, you'll be able to shake it off faster....
04.26.2024
64. Tapping into your magnetism & dating as a single mom w/ Tiffany Cheung (@tiffanycheung.co)
Are you curious about manifestation? Do you want to learn how to have more of an abundance mentality? In this episode, I talk to business coach Tiffany Cheung about how to tap into your own magnetism, embrace an abundance mentality,...
04.23.2024
63. Why they lose interest after sex in early dating (and what you can do about it)
I've seen it repeatedly in my dating life and heard stories about people withdrawing after sex from the Dating Intentionally community. For some reason, after you have sex with someone you're newly dating, they tend to pull away. Why does...
04.19.2024
62. Track your dates to get better at dating w/ Jillian Romero Chaves (@clarafordaters)
Have you tried tracking your dates? This episode features Jillian Romero Chaves, the founder of Clara For Daters (Not A Dating App), which lets daters track their dates and stay accountable. Jillian talks about how taking notes on her dates...
04.16.2024
61. Dating outside your type and what to do if you don't feel attraction
Dating outside your type seems to work for many people, but how do you do it? And what if it leads to dates where there's no attraction? This episode walks you through all my tips and tricks for dating outside...
04.12.2024
60. We need to stop saying “if he wanted to he would” w/ Ali Jackson (@findingmrheight)
"If he wanted to he would" is one of the worst dating rules and on this episode Ali Jackson, the host of Finding Mr. Height, shares why. We also get into what happened when I hired Ali as a dating...
04.09.2024
59. Top 10 Green flags to look out for in early dating
While we spend so much time looking out for red flags in early dating, we have to pay attention to green flags too! This episode features my top 10 green flags to look out for in dating, as well as...
04.05.2024
58. How to talk about money in early dating w/ Delyanne Barros (@delyannethemoneycoach)
When do you talk about income? How do you approach dating if you're in debt? Is it a red flag if they bring up crypto? These are just a few topics money coach Delyanna Barros and I discuss in this...
04.02.2024
57. How to start hard conversations in dating & relationships
This episode breaks down exactly how to approach hard conversations with someone you're romantically involved with so you never have to say the dreaded words "we need to talk." Listen to the full episodes for my scripts, tips, and mistakes...
03.29.2024
56. Divorcing self worth from relationship status & all about Love Isn't Blind w/ Alli Goldberg (@alli_goldi)
Would you still want to date someone after going through their phone or talking to their mom before going out with them? In this episode, we hear from Alli Goldberg, the mastermind and host of the incredible live comedy show...
03.26.2024
55. The truth about getting the ick (and how to handle it)
Have you ever gotten the ick in dating? In this episode, you'll learn what the ick is, the three categories of icks, and how to tell if your icks are dealbreakers. I also talk about why you get the ick...
03.22.2024
54. How dating expectations get in your way of finding love with Damona Hoffman (@damonahoffman)
Do you feel like your expectations are too high? Maybe they are, maybe they aren't. Listen in on this amazing conversation with Damona Hoffman, who's been a dating coach for over 15 years. We talk about her new book, "F...
03.19.2024
53. Ghosting - why it happens and how to deal with it
Have you ever been ghosted? Afraid of getting ghosted in the future? This episode has you covered with exactly what to do (and not do) when you inevitably get ghosted, as well as my thoughts on why people do it...
03.15.2024
52. Dating after divorce with Sade Curry (@sadecurry)
Dating after a divorce or a big breakup can feel daunting, confusing, and overwhelming. In today's episode, life and dating coach Sade Curry discusses how to navigate dating after divorce, discover your needs in a partner, and enjoy the process...
03.12.2024
51. Settling vs. acceptance in dating and relationships
What does it mean to settle? Is accepting someone as they are the same thing as settling? This episode breaks down the difference between the two in dating and relationships, and why practicing acceptance is so important. I also get...
03.08.2024
50. Answering your burning dating questions w/ Ilana Dunn (@seeingotherpeople)
5 juicy dating questions we get into: Should you give someone a chance to change/prove themself? How do you know if you’re aligned after 3 months of dating? What’s the best way to communicate after a first date? What do you do if your...
03.05.2024
49. Ten signs it probably won't work out in a new relationship
If you just started seeing them and you're having doubts, this episode might confirm (or deny) what your gut is telling you. These 10 signs don't mean a new relationship will 100% not work out, but if one or more...
03.01.2024
48. Navigating your needs when you're anxiously attached w/ Rikki Cloos (@anxiousheartsguide)
Why is asking for our needs to be met so scary? And how can we be our own secure base? These are the two main questions I explored with guest Rikki Cloos, who wrote an amazing book called Anxious Hearts...
02.27.2024
47. How to deal with a "bad" kisser (and other kissing tips)
Don't you hate it when you meet someone amazing, but their kissing skills aren't up to par? Don't worry. There are ways to address this. In this episode, I'm sharing different ways to handle a "bad" kisser and how to...
02.23.2024
46.Take your flirting to the next level w/ Benjamin Camras (@benjamincamras)
Do you feel like you have no idea how to flirt? Does flirting feel awkward? Benjamin Camras, aka The Flirt Coach, shares his best tips for getting started with flirting, even if you have no idea how to do it....
02.20.2024
45. Who should pay on the first date and why?
I get so many questions about what to do when the check comes at the end of the date. The easy answer is, that whoever asks is who pays. However, it goes so much deeper when it comes to heterosexual...
02.16.2024
44. A realistic approach to healing body image issues while dating w/ Leah Kern (@leahkernrd)
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...
02.13.2024
43. How to build chemistry on dates (and stop chasing sparks!)
We need to stop chasing sparks in dating! Just because you don't feel a spark does not mean that connection is doomed. In this episode, I talk about what the spark is and what it isn't, and why we feel...
02.09.2024
42. Be the CEO of your love life w/ Evan Marc Katz (@realevanmarckatz)
In this episode, I talk to veteran dating expert Evan Marc Katz about all things early dating! We get into why your confidence is the first thing to work on in your dating journey, tips for moving on from a...
02.06.2024
41. We met on Hinge 18 months ago and now we're engaged (engagement story)
On this episode of Dating Intentionally, you'll hear our engagement story (including a real-life nightmare scenario) from my fiance, Johnny, and how he selected a ring for me! I also talk about why I proposed back to him and how...
02.02.2024
40. How to heal your insecure attachment w/ Julie Menanno @thesecurerelationship
Yes, you can work on healing your attachment wounds even if you're not in a relationship. I got to talk to Julie Menanno about her new book, Secure Love, and how to apply its insights even if you're single. Julie...
01.30.2024
39. Self sabotage vs trusting your gut in dating
Are you following your intuition and trusting your gut feelings, or are you self-sabotaging? In this episode, I talk about why we self-sabotage and how it's different than trusting your gut. I get into eight different ways we get in...
01.26.2024
38. How to get out of your head during sex w/ Abigail Jensen @vibeslut
Not sure how to get your needs met in the bedroom? Feel awkward talking about sex with someone new? Abigail Jensen from @vibeslut and I get into how to talk about sex and navigate new experiences with new partners with...
01.23.2024
37. Stop worrying about being in your "feminine" or "masculine" energy
Have you heard of the whole feminine and masculine energy framework in dating? If you haven't, I'm sharing examples of the type of dating advice you'd hear if you go down the rabbit hole of tapping into your feminine energy...
01.19.2024
36. Lessons learned from a decade of dating with Lauren Josephine (@lookingforsomethingserious)
In this episode, I got to talk to dating creator and author Lauren Josephine about what she learned during her decade-long dating journey and going on over 200 dates until she met her current boyfriend in an unexpected place online....
01.16.2024
35. How to nail a first date from start to finish
Do you get first date anxiety? This episode walks you through each step of a first date, from confirming the time to deciding if you're going to hug or kiss at the end. I also share tips for having fun...
01.12.2024
34. How to enjoy being single while dating with Julia Mazur (@pmdpod)
In this episode, I'm talking to Julia from the Pretty Much Done podcast. We cover how to deal with comparing yourself to people in relationships, how to navigate being single when you thought you’d be married with kids by now...
01.05.2024
33. Level up your dating app game with Genny Diehl @datingcoachdiehl
In this episode, I'm talking to dating app expert Genny Diehl about how to increase your matches, improve your profile and go on more dates. You'll get tips you can use right away and learn insights Genny has picked up...
12.29.2023
32. Top 10 tips for dating intentionally in 2024
Could 2024 be your year to find a secure, long-term relationship? These are my top 10 dating tips for finding an amazing match (without compromising your mental health) in 2024. From building an amazing life on your own to embracing...
12.22.2023
31. Love bombing vs genuine interest (how to tell)
Are they love bombing you or are they just eager about the connection? This episode breaks down the signs of love bombing, concrete examples, why people love bomb in the first place and how to remove yourself from a relationship...
12.15.2023
30. Texting 101: How to navigate texting in early dating
Not sure what to do when they keep texting you, but won't ask you out? What about what to say to a ghoster? Or what should you expect after you've gone out a few times? This episode has you covered....
12.08.2023
29. How to define the relationship (DTR)
Have you ever dated someone for a while and wondered, "what are we?" Going from just dating to "boyfriend" and "girlfriend" or whatever labels you want to use can feel terrifying. This episode covers how and when to have the...
12.01.2023
28. How to deal with dating burnout
Do you ever feel totally apathetic about dating? Or like just the idea of going on a date feels irritating? You might be experiencing dating burnout. In this episode, I talk about how dating burnout and fatigue happen and how...
11.24.2023
27. How to tell if they’re a good match
Scenario: you're on date #2 with someone and they seem fine, but you're not sure if you should keep seeing them. This podcast breaks down the three things to look for when trying to figure out if someone is a...
11.20.2023
26. Gifts they actually want for the holidays ft. my brother
Stuck on what to get the person you're newly dating or a long-term partner for the holidays? Not great at gift-giving? My brother Alex (age 29) and I get into how to give memorable gifts your SO will absolutely love....
11.17.2023
25. How to move on from someone
Whether you're fresh from a break up or still thinking about that person you dated 3 years ago, this episode is packed with tips, tools and techniques for moving on from an ex. This episode also features a special guest,...
11.10.2023
24. Dating rules I’d have if I believed in dating rules
Do you have dating rules? In this episode, I get into the dating rules that worked for me (even though ultimately, I don't believe you have to follow any dating rules to be successful in dating). I also share what...
11.03.2023
23. How to stay grounded in early dating
Are you grounded in dating? Listen and learn what staying grounded in dating even means and what happens when we get completely carried away. I'm also getting into how to actually slow the process down and stay grounded in reality...
10.27.2023
22. The 4 attachment styles (and how to spot them on dates)
This episode is an overview and introduction to adult attachment theory. Learn about the four attachment styles (secure, avoidant, anxious and disorganized) how they're developed, and how our attachment style affects the way we operate in relationships and dating. You'll...
10.21.2023
21. Are you dating for validation? (And how to stop)
Are you more preoccupied with getting their interest than whether or not YOU like THEM in dating? This episode covers dating for validation: what it is, why it's leading you into toxic relationships and how to break out of the...
10.13.2023
20. Questions to ask before moving in together
POV: You're starting to talk about moving in with your partner, but you want to be sure you're talking everything through before making the decision. This episode includes eight essential questions and topics to discuss before moving in with your...
06.30.2023
19. Dating timelines & a recap of year 1 with my BF
This episode is all about pacing in a new relationship and early dating. When is it "normal" to kiss? Have sex? Define the relationship? This episode covers it all, as well as a breakdown of how these dating milestones played...

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Dating Intentionally episodes:

68. Self worth 101 & the power of your inner world with Jackie Glaser (@jackieglaserofficial)

67. How to start dating for the first time or after a long break

66. How to navigate new sexual situations with new partners ft. Claire Perelman (@sexclarified)

65. Ten reminders for handling rejection in early dating

64. Tapping into your magnetism & dating as a single mom w/ Tiffany Cheung (@tiffanycheung.co)

63. Why they lose interest after sex in early dating (and what you can do about it)

62. Track your dates to get better at dating w/ Jillian Romero Chaves (@clarafordaters)

61. Dating outside your type and what to do if you don't feel attraction

60. We need to stop saying “if he wanted to he would” w/ Ali Jackson (@findingmrheight)

59. Top 10 Green flags to look out for in early dating

58. How to talk about money in early dating w/ Delyanne Barros (@delyannethemoneycoach)

57. How to start hard conversations in dating & relationships

56. Divorcing self worth from relationship status & all about Love Isn't Blind w/ Alli Goldberg (@alli_goldi)

55. The truth about getting the ick (and how to handle it)

54. How dating expectations get in your way of finding love with Damona Hoffman (@damonahoffman)

53. Ghosting - why it happens and how to deal with it

52. Dating after divorce with Sade Curry (@sadecurry)

51. Settling vs. acceptance in dating and relationships

50. Answering your burning dating questions w/ Ilana Dunn (@seeingotherpeople)

49. Ten signs it probably won't work out in a new relationship

48. Navigating your needs when you're anxiously attached w/ Rikki Cloos (@anxiousheartsguide)

47. How to deal with a "bad" kisser (and other kissing tips)

46.Take your flirting to the next level w/ Benjamin Camras (@benjamincamras)

45. Who should pay on the first date and why?

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

43. How to build chemistry on dates (and stop chasing sparks!)

42. Be the CEO of your love life w/ Evan Marc Katz (@realevanmarckatz)

41. We met on Hinge 18 months ago and now we're engaged (engagement story)

40. How to heal your insecure attachment w/ Julie Menanno @thesecurerelationship

39. Self sabotage vs trusting your gut in dating

38. How to get out of your head during sex w/ Abigail Jensen @vibeslut

37. Stop worrying about being in your "feminine" or "masculine" energy

36. Lessons learned from a decade of dating with Lauren Josephine (@lookingforsomethingserious)

35. How to nail a first date from start to finish

34. How to enjoy being single while dating with Julia Mazur (@pmdpod)

33. Level up your dating app game with Genny Diehl @datingcoachdiehl

32. Top 10 tips for dating intentionally in 2024

31. Love bombing vs genuine interest (how to tell)

30. Texting 101: How to navigate texting in early dating

29. How to define the relationship (DTR)

28. How to deal with dating burnout

27. How to tell if they’re a good match

26. Gifts they actually want for the holidays ft. my brother

25. How to move on from someone

24. Dating rules I’d have if I believed in dating rules

23. How to stay grounded in early dating

22. The 4 attachment styles (and how to spot them on dates)

21. Are you dating for validation? (And how to stop)

20. Questions to ask before moving in together

19. Dating timelines & a recap of year 1 with my BF