To Date Or Not

Curious about the Carnivore Diet? Let's talk about it.

Meet Nicole; this tech queen and podcast host has been meat-based since April 2020. Due to her previous issues with chronic knee pain and unbeatable inflammation, she was in a bind to find something that would heal her body (and mind). Enter: the carnivore diet.

In this podcast, we chatted all things surrounding the standard American diet, inflammation, chronic pain, mental health, PMS, libido, infertility, birth control, toxins, and so much more. Buckle up because you're about to be mind blown about the revolutionary success of expanding your food knowledge and living a toxic-free life.

Resources discussed:

Joe Rogan Podcast: #1050 Dr. Shawn Baker

Joe Rogan Podcast: #1164 Mikhaila Peterson

Joe Rogan Podcast: #1784 Diana Rodgers & Robb Wolff

Shawn Baker MD on Instagram

Mikhaila Peterson on Instagram

Kelly Hogan on Instagram

Toxic-free skincare

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In a situationship? Let's talk about it.

Meet Tinah; a 23-year-old savvy social marketer, podcast host, and the queen of situationships; they're basically an undefined romantic relationship. In this episode, we dive into pros and cons, toxicity, the "situationship breakup," and everything in between.

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What's it like dating with chronic pain? Let's talk about it.

Meet Nancy; she's 31 years old and a first-generation immigrant that loves to pole dance as well as train on Lyra, silks, and hammock. Plot twist? Nancy lives with suspected endometriosis and IBS, ultimately leading her to an egg-freezing journey in November. We dive into the diagnosis, pain reduction, talking to your partner about your chronic pain, stress, reproduction, and everything in between.

Resources discussed:

Fertility Clinic Blog: extendfertility.com/blog

Dr. Natalie Crawford: nataliecrawfordmd.com

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Life is weird. Let's talk about it!

When it comes down to it, this has been a hell of a year. From finding love to promotions and passion projects, 2021 did not disappoint. So while this isn't a forever goodbye, this is a soft pause on this beautiful project I've built. Episode 30 gives you a little more insight as to why!

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Living together? Let's talk about it.

Surprise, surprise. It is my first time living with a significant other. Brad moved in three months ago, and to be honest, it has been nothing short of delightful. And while not every couple is fortunate to have the same experience, we go through the bad, the ugly, and what's been statistically proven as couples decide to make the big step.

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How to date after a long-term, toxic relationship? Let's talk about it.

After a 9-year relationship that ultimately led to years of unhappiness, Hannah is determined to find life and love again. We dive into stories of toxicity, what life is like in the dating world in 2021, the impact of social media, where the hell to meet people these days, and so much more.

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of depression and suicide.

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Communication in your relationship? Let's talk about it!

When it comes to communicating with your partner, colleague and good friend, Nick, has been through the ups and downs. This New York native gives us his hot take on making your relationship thrive, his learnings, communication patterns, and so much more.

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Lesbian dating? Let's talk about it.

What's okay to ask a same-sex couple vs. a straight couple? What are the differences in same-sex dating in the UK vs. the US? When is the appropriate time to come out? Why does representation matter? From coming out stories and common questions to lesbian stereotypes, Lauren and I dive into all things lesbian dating.

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The orgasm gap? Let's talk about it.

Studies have found that heterosexual women are the demographic having the least orgasms during sex. Jessica is back to discuss all things sex and the considerable difference between the number of orgasms men and women are having in heterosexual relationships. Buckle up; things are getting a little moist up in here.

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Resources:

What is The Orgasm Gap? [Forbes]

Psychology and the Orgasm Gap [Talkspace]

We Need to Talk About the Orgasm Gap [TED]

What Young Women Believe About their Own Sexual Pleasure [TED]

Sexual Behavior in the Human Female by Alfred Charles Kinsey, Institute for Sex Research

The Vibrator [Scientific America]

What is polyamory? Let's talk about it.

Curtis is back to talk about all things polyamory. From his own personal experience of multiple partners to other subjective stories, we're breaking down the meaning, differences, psychology, dark side, positives, and so much more.

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