Dating Unsettled

Sure you like them -- but their Family tho?!

Dating, Family and everything in between.

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Thoughts on dating immigrants to the united states, cultural differences, how Ivan & I mesh in music, culture and more and we respond to an immigrant woe from an online lover.

Immigrants? We get the job done.

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You're here because you have questions about balancing and freezing, and your career or relationship, and we are here to answer them. We're going to spend the next hour breaking down what egg freezing is and talking about making unconventional dating and fertility decisions. I'm joined by special guest, my doctor, Dr. Srini Reddy at Spring Fertility.

Partnership with Spring Fertility: Get $150 off your first consult in CA, NY or Oregon with code JOY150 My first consult is filmed, so you can see exactly what happens in that appointment.

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We're here to bust myths not brains--- we're gonna talk about what the crowd preservation process looks like, what it costs, how to get started, how it feels in the body and to answer your questions live.

In this episode, we cover:

Egg Freezing 101

The Personal Side: Dating, Career & Egg Freezing

Technology updates: How safe is cryopreservation? How reliable?

Listener Qs / Rapid-Fire Round

Big Picture

We have 8 more episodes of Unsettled locked & loaded -- don't go anywhere!

I shared my personal egg freezing journey and chatted with the fertility doctor from Spring who performed my surgery for a funny, honest conversation to help others learn more.

The conversation was for anyone curious about egg freezing—what the process looked like, how to get started, the costs, and key things to consider. I opened up about my experience as a Spring patient in the format of a Dating Unsettled episode (and it all went on the pod after), while Dr. Reddy provided expert guidance and answered common questions. Everyone was welcome to attend this free live podcast taping, proudly in partnership with Spring Fertility.

About Dr. Srini Reddy:

Dr. Reddy is a double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician-Gynecologist, committed to providing exceptional, evidence-based fertility care in a compassionate and collaborative environment. She believes in empowering her patients by ensuring they feel informed, supported, and actively involved in every step of their journey.

Come Meet My Doctor on Dating Unsettled - My Egg Freezing Story Spreading my legs for SCIENCE! Join me Weds Sep 10 at 4PST/7EST to interview my doctor, OR send this to an egg-carrier you love.

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Have you ever thought about freezing eggs or embryos for future family, career, or life planning but had no idea where to begin? Or maybe you just want to hear from someone who actually went through it—not once, but twice? Join me for a special Dating Unsettled live virtual podcast taping, where I'll be talking with Dr. Srini Reddy, Fertility Specialist at Spring Fertility, about egg freezing and making unconventional dating and fertility decisions! RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-cryopreservation-a-webinar-with-joy-ofodu-dr-reddy-tickets-1618511444299

Return here to join directly on Weds at 4PST without RSVP: https://zoom.us/j/99726804837

I'll be sharing my personal egg freezing journey and chatting with the fertility doctor from Spring who performed my surgery for a funny, honest conversation to help you learn more.

This conversation is for anyone curious about egg freezing—what the process looks like, how to get started, the costs, and key things to consider. I'll open up about my experience as a Spring patient in the format of a Dating Unsettled episode (and it's alllll going on the pod after, while Dr. Reddy provides expert guidance and answers common questions. Everyone is welcome to attend this free live podcast taping, proudly in partnership with Spring Fertility.

About Dr. Srini Reddy:

Dr. Reddy is a double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician-Gynecologist, committed to providing exceptional, evidence-based fertility care in a compassionate and collaborative environment. She believes in empowering her patients by ensuring they feel informed, supported, and actively involved in every step of their journey.

What Are Girlfriend Duties vs. Wife Duties? Threads apparently explains!

Alright, picture this—you're vibing in a relationship, doing all the things, but then you stop and ask yourself: Wait… is this a girlfriend thing to do/give/be or a wife thing? We're unpacking that strange perpetually chronically online urge. Not in a dusty "play your role" kinda way, but in a WOW we don't have any common operating terms for this way. We're talking effort vs. expectation, investment vs. entitlement, and why the whole "wifey treatment on a girlfriend budget" debate is way deeper than just cooking and cleaning.

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Unsettler Request: My Boyfriend Thought I Abandoned Him During Evacuation ft. Dr. Chidi Ohaeri

Psychoeducation on how we respond to our partners taking past hurt and gender roles into account. If you are dating, loving, losing anything duirng this natural disaster: I am with you and feeling for you.

Dr. Chidi and I read a vulnerable Unsettler Request centering the Southern California wildfires.

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New Year, So I Redownloaded the Dating Apps: What Changed?

Dating in 2025: how to use these features to find love in the New Year! I redownloaded the dating apps—Tinder, Bumble, Hinge—you know, the usual suspects. In this episode, I dive into what's changed, what hasn't, and whether the swipe scene is any less chaotic than before. Spoiler alert: it's probably still a lil weird and VERY full of hope! If you've ever wondered whether dating apps are worth the hassle in 2025, this one's for you.

Along the way, I share some hard-earned dating advice from my time swiping on over 3,000 profiles and making 160+ matches. Looking for love, something casual, or just bored scrolling, this episode has plenty of insights (and a few laughs) to tell you what's been going on since you last opened the Big Apps!

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In this episode of Dating Unsettled, we're (yes, you and me) diving BACK LIKE WE NEVA LEFT into the chaos of summer relationships. I'll be reading your submissions and offering some no-nonsense advice—sprinkled with just the right amount of sarcasm. Whether you're navigating summer flings or long-term love, tune in for a reality check you probably didn't ask for, but definitely need.

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In this episode, I respond to an Unsettler's DM about abeing divorced and not finding the folks she's looking for in her area (South Florida). Tips for distance and going the distance! + I will be meeting and greeting in Florida at the Miami Beach Convention Center June 14 in the early afternoon! Follow me for more details.

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Joy interviews Vasavi Kumar (@mynameisvasavi) about her experiences as a Brown girl, divorcee, dater in her 40s and voice actor/author! The two really get into what it's like to grow up as immigrant kids in the U.S. with a media landscape that makes them feel Othered, with blonde white girls as the mold and parental criticism as the fire under their feet. They react to Joy's video about her voices in her head and self-talk, and chat about how you can re-frame dating woes.

Using the Power of Your Voice to Listen to Your Deepest Thoughts and Courageously Pursue Your Dreams

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