Mostly Dating

By CarleighSociety & Culture Relationships

Mostly Dating episodes

April 18, 2022113. Aisha Beau Frisbey on Conversations to Have Before Getting Engaged
Welcome back! Today we are joined by self-care writer, digital content creator, and speaker, Aisha Beau Frisbey. Aisha’s content focuses on beauty, wellness, travel, and mental health and she has been featured in Cosmopolitan.com, Refinery29, Allure.com, and more.
What we talk about:
Aisha’s journey climbing the corporate ladder in the beauty industry

How a health scare led to her decision to take her blog full time

The things no one tells you about working for yourself

How she met her husband Knowing someone is the one

Planning a destination wedding during COVID

Conversations to have before getting engaged
& more!
You can find Aisha on Instagram @aishabeau or on her website. Keep an eye out for a product she is launching soon, too!
What we tried this week:
Mia: Liquid I.V.
Carleigh: Mountain Shadows Boutique Resort
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!
+ Shop our Favs:
Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items
Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED
1 hr 6 min
April 11, 2022 112. TESS BRIGHAM on Decision Paralysis and How to Navigate Your 20s and 30s
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Tess Brigham, expert psychotherapist, certified life coach, and public speaker who has been dubbed the ‘Millennial Therapist’ by CNBC. This episode truly feels like a personal therapy session!
What we talk about:
Tess's own career path Why Tess focuses specifically on millennials The most common issues facing millennials today The most talked about topics at therapy How to determine what you actually want to do with your life How to navigate change How to handle regret or feeling like you've wasted your time Overcoming dating fatigue
& more!
You can find Tess on Instagram @tess_brigham or head to her website to learn more about working with her.
What we tried this week:
Mia: Hippeas Vegan Chickpea Snacks
Carleigh: Supergoop Glowscreen and Super Pumped on Showtime
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!
58 min
April 04, 2022111. AMY SCHULTZ on All the Conversations We Should Be Having About Money
Welcome back! Today we are joined my Amy Schultz, founder of Bolder, which focuses on financial wellness, with an emphasis on BIPOC and minorities as a whole.
What we talk about:
How to actually save money

When to spend and when to save

Why we feel guilty when we spend, and how not to

What to do if you have a lot of debt

Whether or not you should combine finances when you get married

How to ask for a raise at work

How to answer “what are your salary expectations?” on an interview
& more!
You can find Amy on Instagram @bolder.money or head to their website boldermoney.com to take their money quiz and book a free call with a coach.
What we tried this week:
Mia: SaltDrop IRL
Carleigh: Lia Bartha B the Method at The Well
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
March 28, 2022110. JULIANNE COSTIGAN on How to Dress to Feel Your Best
Welcome back! Today we are joined by celebrity and personal stylist Julianne Costigan. Julianne is known for her ability to combine luxury brands with mainstream fashion and has styled women like Meghan Patrick and Olivia Amato. Her passion is working with women of influence and empowering them to use style as a way to reach their goals and show the world what they are capable of achieving.
What we talk about:
how Julianne got into the industry

what her relationship was with fashion growing up

who she draws style inspiration from

her process of working with clients to find their style

how to dress best for different body types

how to feel more confident in your style

the essential items in a capsule wardrobe

what to do when you feel like you have nothing to wear

how to restyle the same item in different ways

when to save and when to splurge

what to do when you don’t like your partner’s style

julianne’s go-to uniform

julianne’s favorite ZARA jeans and her favorite skinny jeans
& more!
You can find Julianne on Instagram @juliannecostigan and sign up for her digital style guide on her website. Or, head here to book a discovery call.
This week's recs:
Carleigh's rec: One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
Mia's rec: Sakara detox protein super bars - XOBALANCED for 20% off
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!
54 min
March 21, 2022109. RACHEL DEALTO on How to *Actually* Meet Your Match Online (Or IRL, if That's More Your Thing)
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Rachel Dealto, author, speaker, and Chief Dating Expert for Match. Rachel has appeared on TLC, GMA, The Today Show, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, and more. Her book, Relatable, has helped people across the world find happiness in life, love, and their careers.
What we talk about:
why modern dating can feel so difficult

how to use dating apps successfully

what to put on your dating app profile to get more likes (& what not to put)

how to approach someone IRL

how to be more confident in every area of your life

Rachel’s take on “fake it til you make it”

does it matter who makes the first move?

should you wait to sleep with someone?
& more!
You can find Rachel on Instagram @racheldealto or on her website www.racheldealto.com and you can find her book, Relatable, on Amazon or anywhere books are sold.
This week's recs:
Carleigh's rec: Beam dream powder - MOSTLYBALANCED for 15% off
Mia's rec: Pique daily radiance vitamin C packets
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 2 min
March 14, 2022108. HILARY WEINSTEIN on A First-Timer's Guide to Therapy
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Hilary Weinstein, New York City based psychotherapist and founder of HLW therapy, a group of psychotherapists specializing in the treatment of anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, depression, relationships, and family dynamics. What we talk about:
Hilary's professional journey and why she founded HLW therapy

Hilary's personal journey with eating disorders that led her to become a therapist

Daily habits that negatively impact our mental health

What we can all start doing to improve our mental health

How to find a therapist that is a good fit for you

How to get the most out of your therapy sessions

The impact the pandemic has had on people's mental health

Modern dating

The pros and flaws of dating apps & more!
You can find Hilary on Instagram @hlwtherapy or head to her website www.hlwtherapy.com to learn more about working with her. 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!
49 min
March 07, 2022107. EFIA SULTER on Toxic Positivity and a Step by Step Guide to Manifesting Your Dream Life
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Efia Sulter, Mindset + Manifestation Coach and creator of the V.I.B.E.S Method for aligned manifestation. After being orphaned at a young age and then again at 14, Efia always wanted a “normal” life. Years later, she went from battling chronic illness, anxiety + depression to moving overseas from Scotland to Australia and manifesting her extraordinary life. Now, Efia’s mission is to empower people stop playing small, confidently manifest their desires and create their own extraordinary lives.
What we talk about:
Efia’s childhood and how it impacted her life

How Efia found manifestation

Toxic positivity and why it’s important to feel all your emotions

How boundaries come into play with manifesting

The conversations we have with ourselves every day

How to know what you want

Efia’s five step framework for manifesting your dream life
& more!
You can find Efia on Instagram at @efiasulter_ and head to her website efiasulter.com to download her free manifestation training guide and to learn more about working for her.
This week's recs:
Carleigh's rec: Daring Plant Chicken
Mia's rec: Sound Sparking Water
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 1 min
February 28, 2022106. ALESSIA (SCAUZILLO) SCULPT on How Fitness Can Change Your Life
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Alessia Scauzillo, founder of A Sculpt Body. Alessia discovered her passion for fitness after losing her mom in 2011. She shares the story of how she fell in love with fitness, created her own method (ASB), built a community, and eventually made the decision to leave her finance career to pursue ASB full time.
What we talk about:
What makes ASB different

Why she gravitates toward low impact movement

How the loss of her mom guided her to fitness and empowered her to keep going even when it was hard

Taking the calculated risk to leave a great job with a steady income

How she approached that topic/decision with her husband

How she met her husband and how their relationship has evolved and grown

How her new career has impacted her lifestyle, life, and relationships

Advice for long distance relationships

How to not feel pressured into relationship timelines
& more!
You can find Alessia on Instagram at @alessiasculpt and head to her website www.asculpttbody.com to try her workouts for free!
This week's recs:
Carleigh's rec: Dear Therapists podcast and column - talked about this episode
Mia's rec: Inventing Anna
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!
55 min
February 21, 2022105. JEN LAUREN on How to Not Lose Yourself in Your Relationship
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Jen Lauren, host of Dare to Self Care podcast, chatting all about (you guessed it) self care and how to maintain a sense of self while in a long term relationship.
What else we talk about:
how Jen started her YouTube channel and podcast

how she found a lifestyle that would give her multiple streams of income and allow her to pursue her passions

how she met her boyfriend in high school (and is still with him 10 years later)

how jealousy impacted her relationship in college

her advice for healthy communication in a long term relationship

how a relationship can survive (& flourish) through personal development and change

how they keep the spark alive

why you shouldn’t lie in therapy

moving in with your SO

the pressure to not be “that girl” when you have a partner and your friends are single
& more!
You can find Jen on Instagram at @jen_laurenn, on YouTube, and on TikTok @jenlaurenn. Listen to her podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts and follow along on Instagram at @daretoselfcarepod.
This week's recs:
Carleigh's rec: StuffMe tortillas @stuffmefoods
Mia's rec: Laneige lip sleeping mask
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 4 min
February 14, 2022104. JENNA GRECO on Why You Should Change Your Career (& How to Do it)
Welcome back! Today we are joined by career coach, Jenna Greco. Jenna works with women who feel stuck in their career, helping them discover what it is they want to do, and giving them the tools they need to get there. Having spent the early part of her career in a corporate job that was not fulfilling her, she knows firsthand how unhappiness in your career can impact all other areas of your life.
What we talk about:
Why so many people feel this way in their late 20s, 30s, and 40s

The impact our childhood, the media, and other outside elements have on our career decisions

Signs it could be time to look for a new career

How to let go of the image of what your career "should" look like

How unhappiness in your career can impact your relationships

How to support a friend or family member going through a career change

Should you quit your job while you look for a new one?

What to do if you have no idea what you want to do

Is it too late to change careers?

Will you need to "start from the bottom?"

How to network & find connections
You can find Jenna on instagram at @jennakgreco for more career advice and to learn more about working with her.
This week's recs:
Carleigh's rec: Wildling gut sha & facial cupping kit (balanced10 for 10% off)
Mia's rec: Ollipop prebiotic soda and Being the Ricardos
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! Keep an eye on our Instagram this week for a BIG giveaway!
53 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,…