Ghosts of Dates Past

This is the final episode of Ghosts of Dates Past. I want to thank everyone so much for listening and supporting this journey. I want to thank my guests for their vulnerability and authenticity over these 60+ hours of recordings and conversations. This has truly been one of the most transformative years of my life and I will cherish this knowledge forever. My life is shifting into a different chapter, but I will never forget this one.

Love,

Liana

P.S. Remember not to ghost 👻 

In this episode, I sit down with Sam to discuss the power dynamics that come with monetary conversations in relationships. We touch on the intersection between love & money, how heterosexual relationships are shifting in terms of who the 'breadwinner' is in the household, and what we actual value in a relationship. We also talk about whether or not someone's career matters as much as their passions, paying on a first date, and the importance of making time for your independence throughout a relationship to cultivate sexual tension.

Sam coaches on how to change our approaches to dating so that it leads to more self-worth. She's seen how changing our actions can help us overcome struggles around confidence, doubt and the stories that are holding us back from a life full of connection (not to mention love, money, purpose, ease and so much more). You can find her on Instagram @sampills.

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I would love if you could subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and spread the word to your family friends, and former ghosters :p as it really helps the podcast grow! Please feel free to reach out to my personal Instagram @lianacolada or the podcast Instagram @ghosts_ofdatespast. You can also shoot me an email at [email protected].

In this episode, I sit down with Amy to have one of the most beautiful conversations on the podcast. I hear tons of growth in myself in this episode as much of the advice I mention, I have recently taken. We discuss open communication and getting to know one's different communication styles. To being present on dates and reflecting after the first date rather than jumping to the conclusion there will be a second, or more importantly, do you want there to be? 

Amy discovered the secret to a fulfilled life when Joseph Campbell taught her to Follow My Bliss. So instead of going to medical school, she became a potter. She moved to the Pacific Northwest where she had a thriving pottery career (She's been on a pottery hiatus, but plan to go back to it soon!). Later, she became a Nia instructor, and more recently followed her heart to become a Processwork therapist and Realization Process meditation teacher. Her main goal in life is to help others find more self-love and follow their big and small dreams.

Her second book, Dating Empowered, is coming soon! You'll get sneak peeks and special content when you join her email list!

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I would love if you could subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and spread the word to your family friends, and former ghosters :p as it really helps the podcast grow! Please feel free to reach out to my personal Instagram @lianacolada or the podcast Instagram @ghosts_ofdatespast. You can also shoot me an email at [email protected].

In this episode, I sit down with Pran to have a beautifully vulnerable conversation about the realities of coming out to your family and navigating your sexuality through a culture that is not accepting of you. He opens up about his bisexuality, non-monogamy, and how he explores difficult conversations with dating partners early on to reach an intimate level. 

Pran is a writer and psychotherapist in training based out of London. He runs a garage band-esque creative hub called The Write-Up Project where he gets to work with other writers and also hosts a podcast called Love & citizenship where he shares vulnerable conversations about the journey of the human experience with a new guest each episode. He's a massive nerd, spends far too much time listening to music, and is a proud dog dad to a 10y/o Labrador. You can check out his work @thewriteupproject or @pdarshan.

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I would love if you could subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and spread the word to your family friends, and former ghosters :p as it really helps the podcast grow! Please feel free to reach out to my personal Instagram @lianacolada or the podcast Instagram @ghosts_ofdatespast. You can also shoot me an email at [email protected].

In this episode, I sit down with Erica Spera and Molly DeMellier, co-hosts of the The Shooters Gotta Shoot podcast to discuss all things dating. We touch on why someone who would unmatch on a dating app, dating app prompts, and are you needy or is asking for your needs just secure?

Professional comedian Erica Spera and businesswoman Molly DeMellier are well-educated, driven, former NCAA athletes who know how to get what they want — except when it comes to men. With humor and candor, they explore the complicated, frustrating and bizarre realities of dating as headstrong, twenty-something women in New York City. Never the wallflowers, Erica and Molly go against the grain and take the initiative to ask men out —even if it means sliding into DMs with a bold intro or sending a drink to a stranger across the bar. But they also bring a candid and honest point of view to the experience — with Erica’s recent herpes diagnosis adding another layer onto navigating sexual encounters, dates, loneliness, family and societal pressures, and more.

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I would love if you could subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and spread the word to your family friends, and former ghosters :p as it really helps the podcast grow! Please feel free to reach out to my personal Instagram @lianacolada or the podcast Instagram @ghosts_ofdatespast. You can also shoot me an email at [email protected].

In this episode, I sit down with Taly to discuss the benefits of an audio-only dating app. Blink Date is one of a kind, and the origin story is a must listen. What happens when we take the visual emphasis away from the dating apps? We judge less and we connect more. We also discuss some fun dating terms: what they mean now vs. what they meant then.

Taly Matiteyahu is the cofounder and CEO of Blink Date, a voice-only dating app inspired by a revelatory experience at a blackout restaurant. Making connections with strangers based on conversation alone, free of looks-driven assumptions, sparked the thought: would people date a wider variety of people if they were able to make an emotional connection before swiping left? 

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I would love if you could subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and spread the word to your family friends, and former ghosters :p as it really helps the podcast grow! Please feel free to reach out to my personal Instagram @lianacolada or the podcast Instagram @ghosts_ofdatespast. You can also shoot me an email at [email protected].

In this episode, I'm joined with Tinah Ogala of In Your Twenty's podcast. Tinah and I both live in NYC and commiserate over the realities of dating in the city. We cover a lot about situationships, including some new terms and phrases I learned such as: foster partner and comfort crutch (oh so relatable). We also talk about the importance of date/life balance, which should honestly be as openly discussed as work/life balance.

Tinah Ogalo, aka 'Tina w/ an H', is a social producer + coordinator for reality shows by day, and a podcaster by night. Her show 'In Your Twentys' is meant to help twenty-somethings navigate this defining decade with things they didn't learn in school. Through meaningful conversations with reality stars, influencers, friends and experts IY20s is meant to be a one-stop-shop for all the burning questions you may have across love, life, career and everything in between. Listen to her podcast here.

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I would love if you could subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and spread the word to your family friends, and former ghosters :p as it really helps the podcast grow! Please feel free to reach out to my personal Instagram @lianacolada or the podcast Instagram @ghosts_ofdatespast. You can also shoot me an email at [email protected].

In today's episode, I sit down with Cole to discuss all things astrology. We touch on horoscopes, including the pros and cons of Co-star vs. Sanctuary, dating compatibility, dating patterns, and the notorious mercury in retrograde.

Cole has been studying astrology since he was 15 years old. Back then, he was only focused on sun sign astrology but oh how far he has come! He currently lives by the mantra “there are no negatives in astrology. No bad placements. No bad aspects. No bad transits. Only opportunities to grow & learn more about ourselves.” He prides himself on his ability to bring humor and levity to astrology when creating content and working with his clients. He is currently the Resident Astrologer for Smudge Wellness. You can find him on Instagram here.

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I would love if you could subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and spread the word to your family friends, and former ghosters :p as it really helps the podcast grow! Please feel free to reach out to my personal Instagram @lianacolada or the podcast Instagram @ghosts_ofdatespast. You can also shoot me an email at [email protected].

In today's episode, I speak with influencer Gigi Robinson about her experience dating in the spotlight, living with a chronic illness, and digital burnout.

Gigi is a digital artist, health & wellness advocate, current M.S. Candidate, and graduate of the University of Southern California with a Bachelors in Fine Arts, Design, and Photography. She has strong presences across Tik Tok (100k views on average) and Instagram (15.5k+ followers), and, as of this year, she has been developing her YouTube and Podcast content. Living with chronic illnesses, she has been challenged in many ways with everyday tasks, such as showering, cooking, walking, and even sitting down. Despite all of the physical and psychological challenges that threatened the path to becoming who she is today, she has challenged adversity and dedicated a majority of her life to become a master content creator, always keeping her values of creating positive and impactful messages to her diverse audience as a priority. 

Gigi recently became a swim search finalist for @si_swimsuit.

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I would love if you could subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and spread the word to your family friends, and former ghosters :p as it really helps the podcast grow! Please feel free to reach out to my personal Instagram @lianacolada or the podcast Instagram @ghosts_ofdatespast. You can also shoot me an email at [email protected].

In this episode, I speak with Stephen Settanni about the importance of direct communication with your partner, how important trust is in a relationship, as well as receiving/giving feedback after a breakup. We also touch on the types of dates that can help you bring out your more vulnerable side and allow both of you to open up and grow as a couple. 

Stephen Settanni is a comedian in Phoenix, he is the host of A Comedy Advice Podcast and The Trash or Treasure Show.

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I would love if you could subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and spread the word to your family friends, and former ghosters :p as it really helps the podcast grow! Please feel free to reach out to my personal Instagram @lianacolada or the podcast Instagram @ghosts_ofdatespast. You can also shoot me an email at [email protected].