Single Minded

Linda told a sexy story on today's podcast, prefacing it with, "I've never told you this story, it's too embarrassing." 

BUT YOU'RE OKAY TELLING THOUSANDS OF LISTENERS? Linda is a true content creator now. Our new family motto is: "Anything for the content."

This is Single Minded, the podcast flipping the script on being single. Because being single is awesome.

On today's episode, I chat to one of our listeners, Emma. YES IT'S MY FIRST LISTENER INTERVIEW! Fellow 30-something single girl, Emma, shared her project 'Budget Bachelorette', and I instantly knew THIS IS THE CONTENT WE NEED IN 2021. Her goal? To flip the narrative of the 'modern dating is shit' trope. None of her dates have been a success, if success is measured by wanting to go on a second date. HOWEVER, they've been FUN.

Maybe we need to redefine our definition of success when it comes to dating?

SO, SINGLE MINDED LADIES, LET'S MAKE DATING FUN AGAIN! As Emma says, "it's an opportunity to meet someone new, have a few drinks, and see how things go..."

Or an opportunity to go skinny dipping. But more on that in the episode.

If you're keen to read more about 101 Nights of Great Sex: Secret Sealed Seductions for Fun-Loving Couples, here's Linda's book recommendation: https://www.amazon.com.au/101-Nights-Great-Sex-2020-dp-0578551667/dp/0578551667/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

Maybe she should start a book club? Anything for the content...

Guest:  Emma
Her Instagram: @emmypens
Don't forget to DM her and ask to be added to her close friends if you're keen to watch her Budget Bachelorette highlights

Dear listeners, I want to hear more of your weird and wonderful dating stories. Hit me up on Instagram @hannahfurst to share yours. 

Me: "The legend goes that Koh Phangan in Thailand is sitting on rose quartz which is a healing crystal energy... And that's why it's so magical." 

Linda: "Well... Okay... I can't get with the program but whatever floats your boat."

This is Single Minded, the podcast flipping the script on being single. Because being single is awesome.

On today's episode, I fill Linda in on my psychic reading and energy healing sessions I had over the Christmas break. Linda doesn't believe in psychics, but she is open to learning more about energy. Enter Raelene... I did a 90 minute healing session with her on the last day of 2020, and afterwards had the BEST SLEEP OF MY LIFE.  You can't argue with that kind of scientific research, now can you Linda? When Raelene asked me what I wanted clarity on, of course I said men. 

At the end of the sesh, I had a BIG lightbulb moment.

Um... Do I choose the wrong men???

One of the most profound things Raelene said to me in our session was: "You are your purpose." What the hell does that mean? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out ;)

Guest: Raelene Byrne
Her website: https://raelenebyrne.com/
Her eBooks: https://raelenebyrne.com/ebooks
You can book in for energy work here: https://raelenebyrne.com/90-and-60-minute-consultations/

Something that Kat said this week reaaaaaally resonated with Linda. Kat said she used to morph into her partners (which wasn't a good thing) and Linda remembered when she first started dating my dad, she told him that she loooooved to camp (even though she'd never been). That didn't last long lol. THEN DAD MORPHED INTO LINDA, and now he won't come camping WITH ME! 

This is Single Minded, the podcast flipping the script on being single. Because being single is awesome.

On today's episode, I chat to life coach and medication teacher Kat John, who also founded the dance movement Zero Fks Tuesday, also known on Instagram as #zftuesday. I've been to a number of her dance events and OMG THEY ARE AMAZING! You will be high on life in a matter of songs.  

Kat and I talk about her journey from chronic pain to freedom, as well as why she abstained from dating for 18 months, how she met her current partner and why dance is so healing. AND THIS WEEK I'M GONNA DO MY VERY FIRST #ZFTUESDAY VIDEO SO FOLLOW ME AND PLAY ALONG @hannahfurst 

And don't forget, dear listeners... Save your fks for the things that matter.

Guest: Kat John

Her website: https://katjohn.com.au/

Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kat.john/

And definitely check out the hashtag to get inspired: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/zftuesday/

GREETINGS FROM (NOT A) VIRGIN RIVER! Linda and I have a lot to catch up with since I got over the border into Queensland, including manifesting my very own Jack Sheridan. 

This is Single Minded, the podcast flipping the script on being single. Because being single is awesome.

On today's episode, I chat to Shaun Galanos, love coach and the founder of The Love Drive. I discovered his bite-sized dating advice through Tik Tok, where he has over 230k followers.  

We chat about ghosting, his top dating tips and how to flirt with confidence. I really loved his philosophy that if flirting stresses you out, just don't do it. Just be you! 

Guest: Shaun Galanos

His flirting course: https://thelovedrive.com/flirting-and-connection-course/ 

His Instagram & Tik Tok: @TheLoveDrive

The Love Drive podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-love-drive-with-shaun-galanos/id1355859570

LINDA WENT ROGUE THIS WEEK! After I interviewed Alexandra Collier on her experiences on becoming a single mother with a sperm donor, Linda decided to reach out to her via email to ask her all the important questions that I had apparently missed... Alexandra (or as Linda now knows her, Ally) kindly obliged. 

This is Single Minded, the podcast flipping the script on being single. Because being single is awesome.

On today's episode, I chat to writer Alexandra Collier, who lived in New York for 10 years, before moving to Melbourne to start the process of becoming a single mother by choice. AND I HAD SO MANY QUESTIONS! As someone that is considering freezing their eggs, it was inspiring to hear from a woman who is breaking down the stigma of having a child alone.  

You can read her Sydney Morning Herald piece here: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/leaving-the-land-of-romantic-fantasy-why-i-chose-to-be-a-single-mum-20201007-p562xu.html

"Leaving the land of romantic fantasy"... HERE, HERE! 

Guest: Alexandra Collier

Her website: https://www.alexandracollier.com/

Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandracollierwrites/

In the wise words of the poet Britney Spears: 

My loneliness is killing me
I must confess I still believe 
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
Give me a sign, hit me baby one more time

They say that millennials are the loneliest generation, despite being hyper-connected by social media. Why do we feel so lonely when there’s a million strangers to chat to online? I dunno… Maybe because we’re lacking meaningful, IRL connections. I know I'm guilty of thinking a DM can replace a D&M. 

This is Single Minded, the podcast flipping the script on being single. Because being single is awesome.

On today's episode, I chat to Vanessa Staub, a psychologist and the co-founder of Be Well Collective, about the difference between loneliness and being alone, and she also gives some practical tips to find and connect with your tribe. 

Now that lockdown is over, it’s time to get myself out of my comfort zone and go on a few friendship dates. Wish me luck! 

Guest: Vanessa Staub

Her website: https://www.thebewellcollective.com.au/ 

Be Well Collective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_bewellcollective/ 

Vanessa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessastaubpsychology/ 

DID LINDA HAVE "THE TALK"? You'd be surprised to know that she didn't. Instead, I had to binge-watch every season of Sex And The City to learn about sex.  Who else bought a back massager after Samantha recommended it? No, just me??

This is Single Minded, the podcast flipping the script on being single. Because being single is awesome.

On today's episode, I chat to Cheryl Fagan, a Sex Educator and Sexologist with degrees in psychology & sexual and reproductive health. She is also the founder of On Top, an e-learning platform that provides holistic sex education.  We usually think of sex as involving the mind and the body, but holistic sex education is about mind, body and spirit. YES, SPIRITUAL SEX IS A THING! 

Cheryl and I chat about what a sexologist does, why she's passionate about creating shame-free spaces to talk about sex and how we can move past our blockages to pursue our sexual fantasies. 

The books Cheryl suggests are below: 

• Slow Sex by Nicole Daedone 
• Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
• Love Worth Making by Stephen Snyder 

You can also check out her card deck here: http://cherylfagan.org/the-shop/closeness-card-deck

Guest: Cheryl Fagan

Her website: http://cherylfagan.org/

Instagram: @cherylfagan

YES I KNOW WE CAN'T TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY... But we have a big, beautiful country to explore, right here in Australia. As you're listening to this episode, Linda and I will be on a road trip to Byron Bay, so I thought now was the perfect opportunity to give you all my tips and tricks for travelling alone. The only time Linda has ever travelled alone was when she spent a year in London... And her parents flew to London to DROP HER OFF and then a year later, they flew back to London to PICK HER UP. LOL. 

So back to solo travel -  we cover your most-asked questions: How to meet people? How to avoid dangerous situations? How to find a clean hostel? How to dine solo? And it wouldn't be an episode on solo travel without some of my best travel romance stories. 

Colin Farrell, if you're listening, WAS IT YOU?

This is Single Minded, the podcast flipping the script on being single. Because being single is awesome.

Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe - and share your experiences with doing the challenge with me on Instagram over at @hannahfurst

LINDA HAS ANOTHER PINTEREST BOARD I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT. Only a person married for 33 years would be mood-boarding a separate bathroom for her husband with its own urinal. This week Linda and I chat about why she got married, why she wanted to wear a white dress and she finally reveals her secret tattoos (EVEN THOUGH SHE DISOWNS ME EVERY TIME I GET A NEW TATTOO).

This is Single Minded, the podcast flipping the script on being single. Because being single is awesome.

Netflix did Marriage Story, so Single Minded is doing DIVORCE STORY. On today's episode, comedian and fellow Melburnian, Bianka Ismailovski, joins me to chat about separating from her husband during a global pandemic and what it’s like dating as a 30 year-old divorcee (hint: lots of orgasms). She also reveals why HER mum got “never again” tattooed on her finger. Can we swap mums, Bianka?

Bianka is the host of the podcast We Want To Be Better and I Want To Be Her Friend. She recently started her own pod Damsel Undistressed, which follows her on her journey from divorce to independence. 

Guest: Bianka Ismailovski

Listen to Damsel Undistressed: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/damsel-undistressed/id1535867660

Her website: https://annieandbianka.com.au/ 

Instagram: @biankaismailovski

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HAVE YOU BEEN LOVE BOMBED? I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW I HAD UNTIL THIS INTERVIEW. I thought it was normal for guys to ask you to move in after three dates. No, just me? Linda discovers she's also been love bombed. After listening to today's interview, Linda's finally ready to delete the Pinterest board of my future-non-existent wedding.

This is Single Minded, the podcast flipping the script on being single. Because being single is awesome.

On today's episode, psychotherapist and the founder of of the website Loving Me After We - Ginger Dean - joins me to chat about RED FLAGS. Ginger helps women heal after toxic relationships by focussing less on getting over someone by getting under someone else and more on self-love and rebuilding confidence.

Guest: Ginger Dean
YouTube Channel: https://www.lovingmeafterwe.com/
Instagram: @lovingmeafterwe

Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe - and share your experiences with doing the challenge with me on Instagram over at @hannahfurst