I’m joined by a 30-year-old who opens up about the pain she went through when she and the person she thought she was meant to be with learned they had different plans for their futures. She shares advice for long distance relationships along with what she’s learned about getting through heartbreak over the past year. Plus, we hear about how she crushes the IRL dating game and she gives us hot tips for approaching people in the wild.

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On this solo episode, I’m opening up about turning 30, figuring out what I want to do with my life, and a few exciting things that are happening in the next month weeks along with my never ending fears surrounding them. Later, I answer your questions about finding out someone’s political beliefs on a date, fearing that someone will not want to date you because of who you are, feeling judged about taking off from dating, keeping the momentum going when one of you goes away after a few dates, and more. Love you all – thanks for tuning in and supporting me always! 

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I'm joined by Maria, a 33 year old living in San Diego who opens up about ending her six year relationship and starting over at the age of 31. She shares how she and her ex grew apart over the years and how she ultimately decided the relationship was over. We hear how she navigated moving out, coparenting their dog, and how she processed the breakup. Maria walks us through what it was like to date as a newly single 31 year old while all of her friends were in relationships. She gifts us some hilarious dating stories and fails, and tells us how she met her now-partner. 

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Christina Ford, Author of, “In Search of Mr. Darcy” and writer of the popular blog A-Broad in London, joins us to share her life and thoughts as a divorced mother of two thriving later in her 50s. Christina walks us through two marriages and multiple proposals, saying “I do” when she knew she did not, and what it was like starting over and over and over again. We hear what advice she would give to her 25-year-old self about love, life, and how to find happiness within.

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TW: This episode may be triggering to those with sensitivities around domestic violence or intimate partner abuse. I'm joined by Leor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with victims of intimate partner abuse. Leor joins us for an immensely important conversation surrounding the early warning signs of emotional, physical, financial, sexual abuse, what to do if you think you're in an abusive relationship, and how to seek help. We discuss how to support someone in your life who may a victim, why it takes people so many attempts to leave, and how victims can best approach healing and rebuilding their lives after they do leave. Later, we lighten the conversation to discuss staying positive in dating, how to take the pressure off, going to events alone, anxious attachment, and more. 

Help is available 24/7 via the National Domestic Violence Hotline/ Visit thehotline.org or call 1800.799.SAFE (7233)

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Sydney Kapan, writer and content creator, joins the show to talk about her experiences coming back from rock bottom. 

We discuss how to find your own clarity amongst all of the contradicting dating advice out there, and how to surround yourself with a filled life that will keep you afloat, even in tough times. 

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I’m joined by Talia, a 30 year old living between Montreal and NYC, to hear the crazy dating experiences she’s encountered during her pursuit of love. Talia tells us how getting stood up on a date led to one of the most spontaneous and crazy nights of her life. We hear about her “dating olympics,” how she constantly meets people IRL, and how she unapologetically pursues dating and life in her own authentic way. 

Check out Talia's Youtube Channel Talia Dating Club

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Rabbi David Levy (mine and Jake's Rabbi!) joins me to discuss the most important conversations couples should be having before they get married. We discuss what conversation topics couples often avoid, the importance of learning how to fight well, and why you should go to bed angry. We hear what led him to become a Rabbi, what Judaism means to him, and how Jewish beliefs can help us live a more fulfilled life.

Get in touch with Rabbi David at https://rabbidavidlevy.com/ or email him at [email protected]

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I'm joined by Jessica Slice, author of Dateable: Swiping Right, Hooking Up, and Settling Down While Chronically Ill and Disabled. Diagnosed at 28, Jessica opens up about how her life and dating experiences transformed post-diagnosis. She shares the emotional differences before and after her diagnosis, offering a glimpse into her journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

Jessica delves into the complexities of disclosing her disability to potential partners, discussing when and how much to share. She reflects on how her diagnosis changed her self-view and the time it took to build a healthy relationship with her condition. We also explore how therapy helped her relationships, pushing through discomfort to find safety and understanding in them.

Join us as we discuss the nuances of dating with a chronic illness, the journey to self-acceptance, and finding love and confidence in who you are and what you have to offer.

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Piper Phillips is on the mic today to share the charming story of how she met her boyfriend, highlight the green flags she noticed early on in their relationship, and discuss how they manage dynamics with friends. We answer listener questions on feeling overwhelmed by app responses, dating after getting laid off, attending singles events alone, moving in together while maintaining independence, and whether or not to send a double text.

Tune in for practical dating tips and heartfelt advice from Piper on this episode!

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