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

  • Me in Search of You
    Author of Me In Search of You: I Promise There's More to It, Jenna Langbaum, chats with the damsels all about writing her sensational book that explores the hope, frustration, and mediocrity of dating as a millennial in New York City. We chat with Jenna about why she wanted to write the book and what she hopes readers take away from it. Most importantly- we talk about why reframing the thinking of goal-setting dating matters, and how the most important thing to think about when dating-plot twist- is yourself.
    51 min
  • Can We Be Frexes?
    This week's episode begs the question, can we be frexes? For the damsels in the back, Frexes (plural, noun) refers to an ex that's now a friend. Yes, we did just make that up. Pretty good tho, right? We address why intention matters on deciphering if you can really be friends, and even then, should you? Let's take a dive in.
    27 min
  • Partners and Passports
    How do you maintain a long-lasting relationship while traveling the distance? Imagine traveling the world while pushing for sustainability, diversity, and inclusion with your partner through your work. Too good to be true? Well, not for Jaz and Stevie who've been helping travelers navigate international destinations. This week's episode took the damsels jet setting from topics like managing multicultural relationships, complementing and balancing strengths, and finding new ways to grow with their partner when miles apart!
    47 min
  • Exit Strategies
    POV: You spent hours doing a full face of make up, you Uber to the restaurant 'cause you're #responsible, you show up all excited for your date, and your date, is......well, not what you expected. What do you do? Don't worry, the damsels are here for you! This episode explores the best strategies to GTFO of that bad date. Questions, comments, concerns? Hit us with a DM, damsel.
    25 min
  • Dr. Love
    Dr. Brittany Woolford, Relationship Psychologist and Content Creator comes on the podcast to educate us about dating etiquette and answer some of the classic worries like, "can I text first after the date?" "is it over if he doesn't text me?" "is it bad that I drank too much on our first date?" She also dives into attachment styles and why knowing both your attachment style and your partners makes a difference. This episode will remind you why we STAN therapy.
    43 min
  • The Break Up Guide
    Going through a break up? Miserable? Can't stop listening to Olivia Rodrigo? Postmates has suspended you for over-use? We've been there. This episode is for you if you're having a hard time getting over your ex and want to empathize with people who have been in your exact same shoes. We talk best strategies for surviving the break up and how to keep your head held high when entering your next relationship. After all, you're a survivor who don't need no partner, damsel.
    23 min
  • The Globethotter
    You wanna get to know someone? Go on a trip with them. That's just a snippet of some of the amazing advice that Cassy Martinez, host of the podcast Globethotter, has learned from her many dating adventures across the globe. She tells us about her inspo for starting her podcast, her life of traveling the world, and some tea on some of the best love stories she's had all over the world. This episode is going to have you grabbing your passport and booking a hostel!
    47 min
  • A Damsels Deep Dive On Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater
    We all know the old saying, "once a cheater, always a cheater", but is it actually legit? The damsels unpack that notion on this week's episode by sharing tales of our own cheating experiences, analyzing them, and deciphering if the notion always holds up in every case. Maybe this episode will make you think before (he/she/they) cheats, cue Carrie Underwood.
    27 min
  • Bored in Matrimony
    What's that? You HARTed this episode? No doubt- because the comedic genius that is Christina Hart comes to chat with the damsels about how her comedy, musical theater, and content creator career intersected into one on her viral platform. She discusses how she began her TikTok platform by joking about her single life, then transitioning to utilizing her boyfriend in her comedy, and how they make it work by both being in entertainment. This episode is for those wondering "Can I date someone in my same career?" "How does my relationship stay fun and not competitive?" All the Qs answered!
    42 min
  • To Be, or Not to Be: The Ghost
    The damsels take a deep dive into whether ghosting is OK? When is it OK to ghost? Why do we get ghosted? How do we not get ghosted? All of these questions are discussed on this week's episode along with some pretty juicy ghosting stories that will remind you why you hate dating. DM us your worst ghosting story to have it analyzed on the pod!
    24 min

About Damsels in the DMs

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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…