In this episode Ingrid discusses her struggles with online dating. She opens with a brief reading from Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass. She discusses dating in middle age and tales from the frontline. As a relationship educator, she offers some advice for responsible dating. Because of the power of the paradox of choice, online dating can take the individuality out of meeting someone. She offers actionable tips to date better.

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Ingrid and friend join online dating together. Ever the relationship coach, Ingrid assigns SMART goals to their process. Aware of traveling gypsies on dating apps, Ingrid reads from Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World. She has taken a bit of a digital (amongst other things) detox to connect even more to the present. And in fact-checking herself, (which she has become vehemently judicious about) she may have gotten the exact reason for Richard Gere’s character in Shall We Dance incorrect; but his taking the classes improves himself and his marriage.

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In this episode, Ingrid discusses leaving Facebook dating. She compares the dating business with the entertainment business. Maybe now is the time both industries will reinvent themselves. Ingrid pivots to uncomplicated dating and just asking someone out by just well, going up to them and asking them out. Is it possible to bring the sexy back to dating by not full on researching someone before even speaking to them? It’s time for BLOCKBUSTER relationships! CORRECTION: It was Maureen Dowd’s column re: Oscars and Bill Gates did not graduate from college along with Jobs and Zuckerberg

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In this episode, Ingrid brings back Dr. Aimee Duffy to discuss low libido and erectile dysfunction. What’s the difference? What is low testosterone and how does that play a part in low libido? Can antidepressants cause anorgasmia? What is anorgasmia anyway? Why your anxiety medication isn’t stopping your anxiety. Important information for men and women. Improve your sex life and get answers to some questions you may want to know but are afraid to ask. Aimee can be reached at www.carolinaintegrativemedicine.com And Ingrid can be reached at www.relationshipcoachingandcoupling.com

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In this episode, Ingrid discusses matchmaking and Google searches. Rejection and facing it on a regular basis while trying to find “the one.” From rejection as an actress. To buffering rejection between clients as a matchmaker. To being rejected as a potential dating candidate. Let’s delve into rejection and taking things personally. With a bit of reading from The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. “And I’ve taken up the harmonica too. I’m much better at matchmaking and relationship coaching than the harmonica.” Please check out www.relationshipcoachingandcoupling.com

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In this episode, Ingrid talks to Patti Feinstein, matchmaker and dating coach with over 20,000 matches under her belt and as seen on NBC News and mentioned in The Chicago Tribune and LA Times. Patti and Ingrid discuss trends in matchmaking and new statistics for single men and depression. Patti talks about her passion to combat anxiety and depression for singles and teaming up with NAMI. Ingrid presses on with her search as she and Patti give real tips to staying present while dating. Matchmakers unite to combat loneliness!

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In this episode, Ingrid talks with Lucie Ebnerova of Luvidya.com. Ingrid admits she was wrong about stats from a prior episode. Lucie discusses how she has stayed connected to clients during the pandemic. They talk about the benefits of online dating and dating coaching. It is a fun and lively conversation—just as dating SHOULD be! Tips for men and women in a changing relationship world of who is supposed to do what, huh, when it comes to dating anymore!?

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If you can not be who you truly are, that right person can not find you. Are you able to feel your feelings and create boundaries in the present? I revisit “When the Body Says No” by Gabor Maté. We dip back to session one with Claudia and the discussion of Alpha males. I offer some Robert Sapolsky research results in changing mating behavior. And questions swirl around a podcast I heard with author Jon Birger’s new book “Make Your Move” as he suggests women make the first move and even propose. It’s a short and sweet podcast as I continue to navigate finding the love of my life with you. Thanks for listening lovers.

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In this episode, Ingrid discusses romance scams. She explains that a certain part of the brain is less used as we age and why elderly people are targeted. Loneliness is difficult. Let’s navigate through. And of course, she discusses some new developments in her own dating during this difficult time . But how matchmakers are banding together to help their clients find LOVE.

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In this episode Ingrid discusses nutrition with CrossFit certified trainer Amr. Spontaneous laughter introduces how laughter presents in friendship. Natural ways to get vitamins D and C. Lemon zesting. Vegetables and prevention of diabetes. Fasting. And of course, a brief mention of Ingrid’s dating attempts. 2021 will bring new dating guests as Ingrid refocuses on dating while Amr helps her hone in on nutrition. No vitamin C juices, Pepsi, Nike or You Tube were harmed in this episode.

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