Mostly Dating

By CarleighSociety & Culture Relationships

Mostly Dating episodes

May 01, 2023163. Why You Shouldn't Go On Elaborate First Dates
Welcome back! It's just us today and we're answering a round of listener questions...
what we talk about:
when the "spark" fades after the first few dates

the ebbs & flows of sex in a relationship

moving past the honeymoon phase

what to do when you feel like there's no romance in your relationship

how moving in together can impact the relationship

the problem with friends with benefits

what to do when you develop feelings for a friend with benefits

dealing with grief in a relationship

why you shouldn't put in so much effort on early dates

what to do when they're a bad texter
& more!
As always, find us on Instagram ⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠ and on our ⁠website⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
43 min
April 24, 2023162. CONNOR BEATON on Early Signs A Man Is Emotionally Available & How To Get Your Partner To Open Up
Welcome back! Today we're joined by coach, speaker, author, and founder of Man Talks, Connor Beaton for a peek inside the male mind.
what we talk about:
Conor's dating history and the obstacles that led him to make a change

Why he created Man Talks

The most common issues men come to him for

Early dating green flags

Signs a man is emotionally available

How to get a man to open up

The importance of male friendships

Why men care about a woman's sexual history
& more!
You can find Conor on Instagram @mantalks, order his book⁠, or head to his website to learn more about working with him.
In today's intro, we answer listener questions about:
Dating multiple people at once

Things you should know by month 3
As always, find us on Instagram ⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠ and on our ⁠website⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
1 hr 19 min
April 17, 2023161. ANNA KAI on Why You Need To Be On Dating Apps If You're Single
Welcome back! Today we're joined by digital creator, Anna Kai (aka @maybeboth) chatting all about dating in NYC, what we wish we knew in our 20s, and how to actually meet people on the apps.
what we talk about:
Anna's path to becoming a digital creator

How she found her niche

Dating in NYC

How Anna met her husband

Waiting to have sex until you're in a relationship

Why everyone who's single should be on dating apps (+ how to use them successfully)

How to talk about moving in together

Things to talk about before getting married

Forcing a relationship that isn't right
& more!
You can find Anna on Instagram @maybeboth or TikTok @maybebothstyles
In today's intro we answer listener questions about when you "should" meet the family and why some straight men say they had a good time on a date and then change their mind about wanting a relationship.
What we're loving:
Fresh floral recovery calming mask

Seed probiotic
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
1 hr 10 min
April 10, 2023160. JEREMY JACOBOWITZ on A Male's Perspective On NYC Dating
Welcome back! Today we're joined by digital creator, food influencer, director, and host, Jeremy Jacobowitz, , otherwise known as “brunchboys,” and the face behind some of our favorite food content on Instagram.

What we talk about:
how Jeremy started his career as a content creator

how his career has evolved

what it was like being in a room with 10 of his former app dates

how the article in The Cut about his online dating history came to be

mistakes he thinks straight women make on dating apps

things that make him swipe no (and yes)

his ideal first date and how he plans dates

ghosting and anti-ghost texts

who should pay for dates, how long you should stay on a date, sex on a first date, and other dating rules

advice for meeting someone’s family
& more
Find Jeremy and all his food recs on Instagram @jeremyjacobowitz, or head to his YouTube or TikTok.
In today's intro we discuss:
Carleigh's obsession with her Jolie shower filter and how it's changed her skin and hair

What Mia's been watching

Listener questions: compromising with your fiancé on a wedding date, compromising with your partner when you have different love languages
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
1 hr 6 min
April 03, 2023159. KELLEY KNIGHT on How To Manifest Your Dream Partner
Welcome back! Today we are joined by return guest, Kelley Knight, founder of Modern Mystic Shop & co-writer of Spells for the Modern Mystic.
what we talk about:
what people do wrong about manifesting

tips and tricks for calling in a partner

the crazy alignment of how Kelley met her boyfriend

how to tune into your intuition

how Kelley specifically gets her intuitive hits

Kelley's process for creating spells & rituals

real examples of things she has manifested into her life

why you shouldn't be afraid to admit what you want in a relationship (or that you want one at all)
Find Kelley on Instagram @kelley_knight and @modernmystic_shop + purchase her book here.
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
1 hr 9 min
March 27, 2023158. KEVIN NAHAI on Why You're Dating All The Wrong People (+ How To Find The Right One)
Welcome back! Today we're joined by speaker, therapist, and coach, Kevin Nahai.
what we talk about:
how to learn what you want in a partner

the biggest cause of dating burnout

dating with intention

when to have sex with someone new

how to tell someone what you're looking for in a relationship

what Kevin thinks women get wrong about straight men
& more!
Find Kevin on Instagram @kevinnahai or head to his website to schedule a free consultation.
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
43 min
March 20, 2023157. LINDSEY METSELAAR on Boyfriend Privileges, Jealousy, & How To Make The Sex Better Before You Have It
Welcome back! Today we're chatting with return guest, Lindsey Metselaar, host of dating podcast We Met At Acme.
what we talk about:
Lindsey's dating rules

How to maintain your own life in early dating stage

Boyfriend and husband privileges

How sex changes when you move in

Talking to a new partner about sex

Jealousy in relationships

Can men and women have a platonic friendship?
& more
Find Lindsey on Instagram @wemetatacme and @lindzmetz or listen to her podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
51 min
March 06, 2023156. Is It The Right Person But The Wrong Time?
Welcome back! It's just us today and we're answering a bunch of listener questions.
what we talk about:
high school/college love and how relationships change as an adult

why situationships are only good for one person

how to stop romanticizing past relationships

our thoughts on "right person wrong time"

discussing money in relationships

what to do when your partner isn't a planner
& more
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
37 min
February 27, 2023155. DR. CARLI BLAU on Why We're Not Attracted To The Nice Guy + How To Have a Better Sex Life
Welcome back! Today we're joined by sex and empowerment therapist and women's health expert, Carli Blau, PhD.
what we talk about:
our history of dating the "bad boy" & men who are emotionally unavailable

why women don't find "nice guys" attractive

how to get over a toxic relationship

how to be more confident in your body

conversations to have with a new partner about sex

how to tell your partner about past sexual trauma

how much you should tell your partner about your past

learning what turns you on, masturbating, self pleasure

why sex on the first date is ok

Carli's own relationship with her husband and their dating history
& more!
Find Carli on Instagram @sexdoccarli or head to her website to make an appointment.
+ in today's intro we discuss:
The wellness product Carleigh has been loving (MOSTLYBALANCED for 15% off!)

Mia's latest experience with Sakara (XOBALANCED for 20% off!)

TV shows & movies we've been watching
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
59 min
February 20, 2023154. AMY NOBILE on Everything We're Getting Wrong About Early Dating (+ What To Do Instead)
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Amy Nobile, dating coach and highly requested guest! Get your notes app out because there are a lot of great tips in this one.
what we talk about:
how to make a swipe-worthy dating profile

how to swipe more mindfully on apps

why you aren't excited by the people you're seeing on the apps

how to find someone who does excite you

how to flirt and build chemistry on early dates

whether you should kiss someone on a first date

how long to wait to have sex

defining the relationship

is it ever too soon too compliment?
& more!
Find Amy on Instagram @love.amy.nyc or head to her website to book a free consultation!
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
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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,…