Barbie Does Dating

In this episode, Kristin Sokol, and Nick Galieti sit down with Ginger Healy to surface some ideas relating to the intersection of childhood traumas and some of the ways these experiences inform the relationships people seek out.

Are dates starting to get boring? That will change after playing the games shared with us by Darin Adam, known on Instagram as One And Only Game King. On this episode, Kristin Sokol, Nick Galieti, and Holly Venable are joined by Darin Adams, who shares some of the funniest and most fun games you can play with your date or with a group of friends....

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Do your first dates end up being this boring, repetitive, even silently enduring experience because no one knows how to start up engaging conversations? This episode will give you several options or methods to start up conversations to help you get to know your date without pressure. Kristin Sokol hosts this episode with Nick and guest Holly Venable.  Come and play these games with us....

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In college basketball, March Madness is arguably the most popular part of college sports. But in the dating world, this time of year is the first season, post Valentine’s Day, to challenge yourself to find a new love in your life. In this episode we give you 31 tips, something to try for every day in March, to amp up the excitement of your dating...

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This episode marks the start of Barbie Does Dating where Kristin Sokol is at the helm. With that new start we will kick off a new podcast season with special guest Molly Bitton. Molly is organizing the Singles Mingle 5K walk/run. Molly shares her life story and how she chose to invent herself as a runner a few years back and how that has led...

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In this episode of Barbie Does Dating, Barbie, Nick, Steve, and Kristin Sokol, delve into the intricate dance of meaning-making in the dating world, exploring how individuals navigate the often blurred lines between truth and meaning. Through engaging anecdotes and expert insights, listeners are guided to understand the profound impact of personal narratives on relationships. The episode sheds light on how subjective meanings can shape...

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In this episode of “Barbie Does Dating,” Barbie, Nick, Steve, and Kristin Sokol, dive into the world of “solvable turn-offs” in relationships. From minor habits that can easily be adjusted to bigger personality quirks that might need some introspection, we explore the common turn-offs people encounter while dating and how to navigate them. With her usual charm and wit, Barbie and Kristin offer practical advice...

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In this final episode of Season 3 of Barbie Does Dating, and as we head into 2025, Barbie introduces another TikTok dating phenomenon called Dating Hunger Games From TikTok’r DanaAlyss. What are the Dating Hunger Games you ask? Well, listen to the episode to learn. This episode features Barbie, Nick, and dating coach to the stars, Kristin Sokol. What topics do you want to talk...

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What did you see as dating trends in 2024? Did you have some highs and lows this year to help inform your 2025?

In this episode, we discuss ways to short-circuit anxious thinking errors. We also talk about wenises and face knees. You're welcome.