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

  • Self Sabotaging from Camouflaged Insecurity
    The dynamic Nancy Jo Sales, New York Times bestselling author and journalist at Vanity Fair, New York magazine, and Harper's Bazaar (just to name a few), comes to chat with the damsels about her new book, Nothing Personal: My Secret Life in the Dating App Inferno. We discuss how in her book she reveals her journey on discovering the horrors of dating apps, dives into how the apps can be so problematic for the self-esteems of women of all ages, and how dating apps are capable of causing more harm than good when trying to find a life partner. Tune in for all your dating app questions answered, and to commiserate on the game that is navigating the dating app "inferno".
    45 min
  • The How/ What/ Why of the Much Anticipated First Date
    Are you a serial dater, or do you dread going on dates? This episode is for all of the above. We chat about fun date ideas, keeping things exciting in long-term relationships, and all the dynamics of setting yourself up for the least awkward date whether you're into it or not. Did we miss a good date idea?! Slide into our DMs and let us know :)
    26 min
  • The Break Up Therapist
    Can you get back together with your ex in a healthy way? How do you get over your ex? What's the best way to get through a break up? All your burning break up questions are answered in this week's episode with the one and only, Amalia Miralrio, LCSW, M.Ed, aka The Break Up Therapist. We talk all things co-dependency, how to move on from toxic relationships, and how to know if it's time to break up. This episode will have you quoting Ariana like, "Thank you, next".
    32 min
  • Happy Pride!
    Happy Pride month! In this episode, the damsels chat about the infamous Colton Underwood story and do a full analysis on what having an LGBTQ bachelor means for the franchise, Alejandro tells us about what being a member of the LGBTQ community means to him, and discuss the importance of always being the most authentic version of yourself. Like, subscribe, and as always, send us your letters with all things you need analyzed!
    25 min
  • Living a Lie Online
    Mel of the viral instagram account, Sonnenflume, comes on to tell us about how her content creating started by posting some of the v typical situations that were happening in her dating life, and how it exploded from there. What do you do when you continue to see the guys you post about online? Find out in this weeks episode!
    35 min
  • Are Biodatas the Linkedin for Dating?
    Ever heard of a biodata? Same. We chat all about cultural differences in dating in this week's episode, including pressures that may come up, navigating entering a relationship with different or opposing cultures, and how our generation is changing the game on what's expected in relationships. As always, slide into our DMs with all your trials and tribulations :)
    33 min
  • Whitewashing My Rainbow Mind
    In the first guest episode of the new season, we chat with Jessica Jackson, a Queer Visibility, Body Positivity & Black Activist, Entrepreneur, and Community Architect. Jessica chats with us about her love story with her wife, coming out in the midwest, and how we can navigate relationships with partners from vastly different backgrounds. Slide into our DMs to let us know what you thought of this week's episode!
    48 min
  • Welcome Back, Damsels!
    Welcome back, damsels, to season 2 of Damsels in the DMs! We're so excited to introduce you to our new hosts, Aash Patel, an actress and model originally from Botswana, and Alejandro Valtierra, a writer and producer with a passion for social justice! We're pumped to get back to your DMs :)
    27 min
  • Valentine's Day Spectacular
    In our **SEASON FINALE** & **VALENTINE'S DAY SPECTACULAR**, in the spirit of love and romance, we have three amazing ladies, Brittany Bardwell, Nazenin Eghbal, and Leatra Tate come on the pod to recount their horrible date stories. Spoiler alert - even queens this beautiful on the inside and out have had to deal with their fair share of bad boy behavior! We'll be back soon, on our glow up and better than ever! Looking forward to getting at your DMs very soon. :)
    55 min
  • Sucking at Sticking Up For Myself
    What do you do when you go on four dates in one week? Naturally, you tell all your friends about them. Ali, founder of "Finding Mr. Height," took it to the next level when she started her viral dating coaching platform after discussing her personal experience in the dating world. All thoughts on dating etiquette, height differences in relationships, and the best app to meet people on are shared on this week's episode!
    51 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…