⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains key plot reveals from Materialist starring Pedro Pascal, Chris Evans, and Dakota Johnson.

Why do we fall for people who look perfect on paper—but leave us feeling empty?

In this bold and insightful episode, relationship expert Tawnya Nelson sits down with her daughter, author and storyteller Tayan Hatch, to unpack the deeper truth behind the new film Materialist. What starts as a movie review becomes a full-blown exploration of modern relationships, the unconscious equations we use to select a partner, and how society has trained us to value the surface over the soul.

We dig into:

• The materialist mindset in dating and why it keeps us unfulfilled
• How “checking all the boxes” can actually kill intimacy
• The danger of valuing status, image, or income over emotional resonance
• How to get clear on what really matters—and attract from alignment
• Manifestation vs. projection in love and partnership

This episode is part cultural critique, part mother-daughter wisdom drop, and all heart. Perfect for anyone rethinking how they choose love.