Love Machine : Dating, Relationships and Living Your Best Life

Do You Often Find Yourself Creating Unrealistic Expectations in Your Relationships?

This is a very common issue so James asked his friend Sophie Blackman to talk with him about why this is a bad thing.

Sophie is a journalist and runs her own PR company. She is also the founder of VaVa Violet the relationship and lifestyle magazine.

It's a very fun, insightful episode that might make you realise how you could be unintentionally self sabotaging your dating life! There's also a little dating coaching too.

Have you ever experienced a bad break up or struggled with dating apps?

In this fun new episode, James interviews writer Jenna Langbaum. She tells him all about her new book "Me in Search of You."

It's a beautiful collection of micro fiction stories that delve into the hope, dismissal, frustration, angst, revival, and mediocrity of dating as a millennial and seeking real connection. 

Jenna also gives her dating advice to those seeking love and her top tips to get over a breakup.

Are You Looking to Start Dating Again But Not Sure How?

The way we date has changed a lot over the last year, but with the end of the pandemic in sight, many people are starting to think about how they can date.

But where do you start?

In this episode, James speaks with Date Masi who is well known for running fun, casual, activity-based singles events for Asian Professionals.

We find out how she got started in the industry and the type of parties she runs that help bring Asian singles together. She explains why these events can be a great way to get back dating again - as well as talking about the roadblocks many singles might be experiencing right now.

It's a fun episode that is sure to make you excited to start going out meeting lots of new people !

Would You Like to Choose Better Matches Online?

One of the simplest – but most impactful – things you can do to improve your online dating life is to learn how to read people’s faces. If you can do this well you'll make better choices and be able to tell if someone could be a great match.

In this episode, James speaks with Adrianne Carter who is known as the Face Whisperer.

Adrianne is a qualified Facial Action Coding System coder which means she objectively interpret emotion from facial expressions, based on years of research and millions of photographs and footage of faces. This is a really useful skill when it comes to dating - especially when you are presented with so many photo options in your search.

There's lots of great info in this podcast including how to flirt more successfully and how to tell if someone is into you!

Would you like to have a stronger connection with your partner?

In this amazing episode, James chats with Miranda Christophers. Miranda is an accredited relationship & sex therapist sexologist for individuals & couples.

Miranda talks about the problems couples face during relationships and how you can work together to fix them. She also discusses the issues new couples might experience early on.

It's a really insightful episode - for those in relationships or those who would love to be in one!

Are you looking for new ways to meet other singles?

It's important to get out there and meet new people, and the best way to do this is with a mixer, or single social event where you mix and mingle with people of all ages and backgrounds.

In this episode, James is joined by Karen Harvie who is the events director for matchmaking agency RSVP. She's been running very successful singles parties over the last few years and offers some great advice about how to make the most of them.

If you've never considered them before, then you don't want to miss listening to her talk. You'll be convinced by the end of the episode!

Singles parties are a great way to get to know other people, and you may even find yourself falling in love

http://rsvpgroup.co.uk/

Would you like to double your success with online dating and dating apps? Then you MUST have amazing photos!

To discuss this, I'm thrilled to interview the legend that is Saskia Nelson. Saskia it the founder of Hey Saturday - the leading dating photography company.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of intentionally creating a set of photos to use on dating apps that are both visually and emotionally compelling,

You must have photos that tell people what it'd be like to date you or be in a relationship with you.

Saskia covers so much including:

- Using the combined power of photos and storytelling to attract the right kind of attention online

- Showing up authentically to create more meaningful connections and how to do this confidently

- Leveraging your differences in your pictures so you can stand out, showcasing what you're passionate about, what you're into, what you stand for, your vibe etc (e.g clothes, props, locations, vibes)

- Tips on how to select which photos to use

It's such a great episode that I've been waiting to share for ages. I hope you enjoy it and do let me know your thoughts!

Would You Like to Know How to Attract More Men On Dating Apps?

In this episode, James is joined by the amazing Laura Jacobs. Laura is a Dating Coach and Matchmaker who works with women to help them be more successful in relationships.

Together, they talk about how Laura got started in the industry and her top tips on how to find love. She talks about how to present yourself online and which photos you should be using.

She also shares stories for her own dating life and gives some great insights into male behavior.

It's a very useful and fun episode that may make you rethink how you approach dating apps!

You can find out more about Laura via her Instagram page:

https://www.instagram.com/laurarjacobs/

Do You Find You Keep Getting Mental Blocks In Your Relationships?

Danny Greeves is an Author, Speaker and Coach and he shares his unique story about how he unblocked his own relationship.

 He had many years of unsuccessful relationships and had several fears of talking to women. He managed to overcome some very limiting beliefs and is now engaged.

- The main blocks he came up against when trying to find a relationship

- The difference coaching made

- How to deal with disappointment and rejection

- How your can increase the probability of finding a relationship

- How to break the pattern of previously failed/painful relationships

It's a really interesting episode that will help you break through your own blocks quickly.

https://www.dannygreevescoaching.com/

Have you ever been stuck or confused and unsure what to do in a dating situation?

Then you'll love this podcast where James interviews ST Rappaport where she offers a very unique solution to rewire your cognitive and emotional brain

She explains the process and why it can work.

It's a weird, cool method that uses your non dominant hand to access your subconscious and gets all the answers you are looking for.

If you are looking for something a bit different then you'll really enjoy this interview!

https://www.instagram.com/lifepixphotography