In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac welcomes Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu, the hosts of the Datable Podcast and authors of the book How to Be Datable. They discuss their journey in the dating world, the challenges of modern dating, and the importance of authenticity and confidence in relationships. The conversation also covers their writing process for the book, success stories from their community, and the evolution of dating perspectives over the years. The episode emphasizes the idea that dating should be enjoyable and that everyone has the potential to be dateable.

What We're Talking About...

• The podcast hosts have been friends for over a decade.
• Modern dating often focuses too much on the game rather than connection.
• Authenticity is key to successful dating.
• Big Dateable Energy (BDE) is about confidence in dating.
• The writing process involved collaboration and structure.
• Success stories from their community highlight the impact of their work.
• Dating is a privilege that should be enjoyed.
• The importance of being true to oneself in dating.
• The book aims to help readers navigate modern dating traps.
• The hosts narrate their own audiobook, adding a personal touch. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Threesome Podcast Experience 04:39 The Journey of Friendship and Podcasting 07:35 Understanding Modern Dating Challenges 10:31 The Art of Connection Over Dating 13:38 Big Dateable Energy: Confidence in Dating 16:42 Collaborative Writing Process of the Book 18:19 Understanding Modern Dating Traps 19:29 The Journey of Writing a Book 20:52 The Role of an Editor in Book Development 23:35 The Importance of Experience in Dating Expertise 24:40 The Evolution of Dating Perspectives 28:51 Success Stories from the Podcast Community 33:20 Embracing the Joy of Dating 34:50 Introduction to Datable Resources 35:19 Celebrating the Launch of How to Be Datable

Links Mentioned

How To Be Dateable

howtobedateable.com

The Dateable Podcast http://dateablepodcast.com