Mostly Dating

By CarleighSociety & Culture Relationships

Mostly Dating episodes

February 19, 2024192. How To Turn A Breakup Into A Good Thing with @alessiasculpt
Welcome back! Today we're joined by (returning guest) Alessia Scauzillo, @alessiasculpt, founder of A Sculpt Body. We dive deep into how Alessia's life has changed over the past year, her divorce, and her dating experiences since then.

what we talk about:
signs you and your partner are growing in different directions

ending a relationship when nothing is really "wrong"

getting back into dating after a divorce or breakup

recognizing signs of a toxic relationship

how to date more intentionally on dating apps

tips to be more confident

Alessia's go-to methods for reducing anxiety and feeling like her best self

the two books we referenced:
Journey to the Heart

Find Your Happy
the meditation app we mentioned: Superhuman

Find Alessia on Instagram or TikTok at @alessiasculpt and head to asculptbody.com for a free 7-day trial of her workout program.

As always, find us on Instagram ⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email [email protected]. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!
46 min
February 12, 2024191. What's Holding You Back From Your Best Relationship with @therapyjeff
Welcome back! It's our first episode since we went on a brief hiatus, and what better way to kick off this new era of Mostly Balanced than with the internet's favorite therapist and dating expert, Jeff Guenther, LPC—or, as you probably know him, @therapyjeff.

what we're talking about:
Jeff's upcoming book, Big Dating Energy (*preorder it here!!)

what's holding you back from meeting your person

how to be more successful on dating apps

how to actually get approached IRL

how to let someone know you are interested

how to communicate what you need in a relationship

what to do if you're not happy in a situationship (+ how to get over it) *here's the post we discuss

defining a relationship/bringing up exclusivity

what to do when they haven't said I love you but you want them to say it first
& more!

Find Jeff on Instagram and TikTok @therapyjeff + head to his website to preorder his book.

As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email [email protected]. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!
56 min
December 05, 2023190. The First Date Never Happened, Should I Follow Up?
Welcome back! Today we're diving into listener questions all about early stages of dating, plus Mia shares advice on wedding planning and dress shopping.
what we talk about:
How to not get overwhelmed when wedding dress shopping

What to do when you feel like they're waiting for you to say "I love you" first

How soon is too soon to say I love you?

What to do when you plan a date but they don't follow through to confirm

Are dating apps slow right now?
Find us on Instagram at ⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠ and email your questions to [email protected].

Thanks for listening!
30 min
November 28, 2023189. Help! I'm Nervous My Family Won't Like My Partner
Welcome back! Today we're chatting all about spending the holidays with a partner's family (or taking them home to yours!) and about meeting the family in general.
what we talk about:
gift ideas for significant other depending on stages of the relationship

when you should start sharing holidays with a partner

how to set your partner up for success when meeting the family

what to do when you're nervous your family won't like your partner

advice for meeting their family for the first time

gifts to bring when meeting the family
& more!
38 min
November 14, 2023 188. RACHEL GLASS on Creating Glosslab & Balancing Entrepreneurship With Motherhood
Welcome back! Today we're opening with listener questions about how to split up costs on early trips with your partner and whether someone giving a heads up about post-date plans is a bad sign. Then we're diving into an entrepreneurship-focused episode with Rachel Glass, founder of Glosslab!
What we talk about with Rachel:
How she came up with the idea for Glosslab
The transition from working in finance to starting her own business
Balancing being a wife, mom, and business owner
How she finds moments of self-care
Advice for people who want to start their own business
& more!
51 min
November 08, 2023 187. Can Attraction Actually Grow?
Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions and sharing our own experiences on a range of dating/relationship issues.
what we talk about:
How to bring up the topic of gifts with a newer partner
How important is physical attraction in early dating?
Can attraction grow?
What to do when you feel a shift in energy early on in dating
& more!
Find us on Instagram at @mostlybalancedpodcast and email your questions to [email protected].
Thanks for listening!
56 min
November 07, 2023 187. Can Attraction Actually Grow?
Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions and sharing our own experiences on a range of dating/relationship issues.
what we talk about:
How to bring up the topic of gifts with a newer partner
How important is physical attraction in early dating?
Can attraction grow?
What to do when you feel a shift in energy early on in dating
& more!
Find us on Instagram at @mostlybalancedpodcast and email your questions to [email protected].
Thanks for listening!
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56 min
October 31, 2023186. Should I Tell My Partner I Cheated Or Just Break Up?
Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions and sharing our own experiences on a range of dating/relationship issues.
what we talk about:
How to deal with anxiety while SO is traveling

Whether we think you should tell someone you cheated or just break up without giving a reason

Age gaps in relationships

How our past relationships impact our current relationships

How to set communication expectations with a partner

What to do when you have a lot of great first dates but no second dates
& more!
Find us on Instagram at @mostlybalancedpodcast and email your questions to [email protected].
Thanks for listening!
43 min
October 24, 2023 185. How To Motivate Yourself To Date If You Also Love Being Single
Welcome back! Today we're answering questions about how to motivate yourself to date when you love your single life, if you should consider getting back with your long distance ex who is moving to your city, how to bring up marriage with your partner who is divorced, and how to grow intimacy in a long distance relationship. We also talk about the struggle of saying no to plans when the answer is "I just don't want to".

Find us on Instagram at @mostlybalancedpodcast and email your questions to [email protected].

Thanks for listening!
42 min
October 17, 2023 184. Help! I Don't Like My Friend's Significant Other
Welcome back! Today we're diving into a listener question about what to do when you think your friend could do better—but they're about to get engaged. Should you tell your friend you don't like their partner, or should you keep it to yourself? We share our own experiences with friends expressing their concerns over our past relationships and how we'd approach the conversation with one of our friends.

Plus, we answer two brief listener questions about whether watching porn is cheating and who should pay for dates in a heterosexual relationship.

As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

35 min

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Mostly Dating is a podcast with approachable advice for every stage of dating and relationships. Host Carleigh Ferrante dives into the world of modern dating and relationships with approachable,…