Damsels in the DMs

Damsels in the DMs

By Lauren Harris, Aash Patel, and Alejandro ValtierraTV & FilmSociety & CultureEducationSelf-ImprovementRelationships
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Damsels in the DMs episodes

  • Am I the Problem? - Starring Kirsten Magdalena
    Kirsten Magdalena went viral on Instagram by sharing her very relatable and hilarious dating reels. What was her inspo, you ask? In this episode, you'll find out why she started sharing her popular dating reels, and what made her create them in the first place. Do the men she sees know about the reels? Do they care? Are all of the reels from real experiences? Has there been pushback? You'll just have to listen to find out!
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    35 min
  • Balance in Life & Love
    In this episode, the damsels discuss how finding balance in life improves your love life. By balance- we're talking about juggling career, mental health, your relationships, fun, and more. Through the hosts past experiences with lack of balance in love, we learn why establishing balance can make all the difference in finding a healthy relationship, and making yourself open to new partners. We hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired to take a look at where you're spending your time!
    38 min
  • Your Perfect Match Exists...on The Bevy
    Trying to find a partner at the bar or online and having no luck? Meet The Bevy. The Bevy is a bicoastal bespoke matchmaking service that doubles as an exclusive membership started by our guest, Nikki Read. Noticing a lack of access to finding eligible partners, Nikki and her friend Greta Tufvesson started The Bevy to find likeminded, long-lasting partners for their clients. Nikki advises our listeners the same way she advises her clients, and answers important questions like: do I go on a second date if I'm not really feeling it after the first? Should I go out with someone if he's not my type? Should I stick with it if I see red flags? Find out the answers in this week's episode :)
    35 min
  • What Is Relationship OCD?
    Have you been following the social media craze of Relationship OCD? Same. That's why we get into what it is, symptoms of it, and how to distinguish relationship OCD vs red flags in a relationship. There's a fine line between normal anxiety that can turn into self-sabotage when dating a good person and real concerns one can have that should be listened to. Let's take a dive in and figure out the difference in this week's episode, shall we?
    34 min
  • Finding Your Forever
    Shalini Bathina, best known as Emily Fisk on Long Slow Exhale and Prisha on Apple TV's Little Voice, chats with the damsels about how she knew her husband was the one, and why it's so important to understand your relationship fluctuates through different phases. She tells us about her career success and offers advice for aspiring actors, discusses the necessity of a strong support system when pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, and how she prioritizes her mental health through it all. Rate, subscribe and review if you like what you're hearing!
    48 min
  • The Acceptance of Singledom
    It's the holidays, and therefore, cue Aunt Polly with 20 questions on why you're still single and why people aren't lining up to marry you. The damsels address the importance of accepting being single in this episode: why it's OK, how to not resent your friends in relationships, your family's pressure, and how to avoid settling just to find a significant other. This is the episode for you if cuffing season drives you crazy and is effecting your mental health!
    31 min
  • The Intimacy Expert
    Cuffing season is upon us, so we tapped the expert of how to survive cuffing season, Intimacy Expert and Relationship Coach Allana Pratt. Why do we feel that we must find a relationship during the holidays? How do we sustain the pressures of finding "the one" during this time period? Allana has all the answers, and shares her journey with dating and celebrating herself- and why you should too! Last week to enter the Damsels Holiday Giveaway- head to Instagram for more info!
    47 min
  • Red Flags vs Green Flags: Who's Playing Who?
    It's the episode you've all been waiting for: The Red Flag vs Green Flag episode. You ever play the game Red Light Green Light as a kid? Welcome to the Adults Only version. We address all the red flags vs green flags in dating- when you need to stop what you're doing and make your exit path immediately, or things that are worth giving a chance to see where the journey takes you. With literal red flags and green flags- we lay down the dating traffic laws on stop vs go. Stay tuned for the Damsels Holiday Giveaway, coming to you this week!
    29 min
  • The Polyphilia Educator
    Leanne Yau, Founder of Polyphilia Blog, Polyamory Educator and Advocate comes on the pod to teach us all things polyamory and non-monogamy. She breaks down the differences between the two, how being in an open relationship can also be different, and how you make this work in a way that benefits you. She addresses all the common questions: jealousy, safety, communication, and why it can be a positive life change in so many relationships. You can learn more on her blog: https://www.polyphilia.blog/. As always, subscribe, rate and review for all damsels content!
    47 min
  • Why does Body Positivity matter in dating?
    We talk often about why being confident in yourself matters when you enter a new relationship or situationship. But why does it matter to be positive in your self image as well? We talk about how insecurity can effect and ruin relationships, and how to be a support system for a partner who may be suffering from insecurity as well. In short: love all of ya self before ya love others, damsels. And if you like what you're hearing, help a damsel out and leave us a rate and review, would ya?
    29 min

About Damsels in the DMs

From the publisher's feed

Lauren Elizabeth Harris, Alejandro Valtierra and Aash Patel were inspired to create Damsels in the DMs x The Come Up Podcast through their experiences as up and coming artists and the struggles they…