Katie is in her domesticated era and that almost feels like a crime. We talk about big relationship shifts, trusting your gut, and how ignoring those tiny internal alarm bells can somehow land you in living situations you absolutely knew were not right.

We also get into early-date intensity, accidental cohabitation energy, and why some dates feel suspiciously intimate for no good reason. Plus, the comparison spiral of watching other people get things you want and thinking, “If they have it, how hard can this actually be?” A dangerous thought. Sometimes motivating. Often unhinged.

And finally, we make a very strong case for bringing back spontaneous phone calls, because texting is exhausting and sometimes you just need to hear someone’s voice before you spiral.

Eleven days into the new year, we’re doing a pulse check, on dating, decision-making, and the pressure we put on ourselves to know everything immediately. Quinn shares what it’s been like going on three first dates already this year, including the realization that feeling neutral after a date might actually be a good thing. Why are we auditioning people for husband after one drink instead of just getting to know them?

Katie opens up about her relationship with B and how, even though she knows they’re endgame now, she absolutely didn’t feel that certainty after the first date. Not knowing right away doesn’t mean something is wrong, sometimes it means you’re letting things unfold instead of forcing a storyline.

We talk about dating from a regulated, neutral nervous system, learning when to kick dull sparks to the curb to make space for real chemistry, and using a new gut-check question after dates: what does this person bring out in me? Quinn also dives into the constant tug-of-war between doing things for your future self when your current self… simply does not care.

If you’re navigating early dating, trying not to future-trip, or just figuring out how to slow down without settling, this one’s for you.

This episode changed us a little, not gonna lie.

We’re joined by Denver creator Zoe, and from the jump we were both struck by how grounded, calm, and deeply self-assured she is. The kind of confidence that isn’t loud, doesn’t need proving, and somehow makes you sit up straighter just being around it. She brought a perspective we didn’t even realize we needed, and yes, she dropped a few bars that we’re pretty sure permanently altered Quinn’s brain chemistry.

We talk food (obviously), sex (also obviously), and everything in between: dating without centering men, unlearning timelines, trusting yourself, and what it looks like to move through life with intention instead of urgency. It’s thoughtful without being preachy, honest without being heavy, and effortlessly cool in a way you can’t fake.

This episode feels like a deep breath and a gentle reality check wrapped in great conversation.

Hope you’re hungry :P

As the year comes to a close, we’re slowing down and reflecting on everything 2025 taught us, and what we’re carrying (and leaving behind) as we head into 2026. From the growth of Unprotected Ex and finding our place in the Denver content space, to the relationships, routines, and mindset shifts that shaped this year, this episode is all about perspective.

We talk about the power of your words and the energy you put into the world, why goals should evolve instead of stay rigid, and how giving ourselves more credit has become a non-negotiable. We reflect on learning who we are through hobbies, letting go of people-pleasing, trusting the process in relationships, and realizing that conflict doesn’t have to mean the end.

We also get honest about boundaries, taking things less personally, slowing down, caring for ourselves, and how being in a healthy relationship can completely reframe what love actually feels like. This episode is part recap, part lesson, and part vision board energy, because we’re heading into 2026 feeling grounded, excited, and ready to crush it.

Early dating stages colliding with holidays and birthdays? Jail.

In this 15-minute episode, we talk in circles about why early dating gifts feel stressful, confusing, and way more serious than they should be. So let’s unpack the pressure, expectations, and silent rules no one agreed to.

If you’ve ever asked yourself “is this too much?” while holding a gift receipt, then welcome to the shit show.

Quinn’s back with a dating update… and, unshockingly, the group chat has notes. What starts as a conversation about communication issues in modern dating quickly turns into a lovingly unhinged call-out: Quinn tends to oscillate between balls-to-the-wall interested and so chill it borders on emotional witness protection.

Katie (speaking as a trusted friend with a two-year highlight reel) names the pattern for what it is: control, self-protection, and a classic case of trying not to be “too much” (while internally pulling a Meredith Grey "Pick Me, Choose Me, Love Me" monologue on repeat). What can we say? Sometimes the healthiest thing for your dating life is a friend who knows your tells and is brave enough to say them out loud.

This episode dives into dating burnout, nonchalant dating culture, love-bombing, friend-zoning, inconsistent communication, and why dating would be significantly less chaotic if we stopped pretending we’re “cool with it” when we’re very much not. A candid, funny conversation about slowing down, choosing intentionally, and keeping friends around who keep you honest (even when you don’t ask them to).

This week, we’re answering another listener question: why do people ghost and is ghosting ever okay?

We break down the different levels of ghosting, from disappearing on someone you’ve never met in person to vanishing after months of talking, and how communication (even the uncomfortable kind) can make dating so much easier on EVERYONE.

If you’ve been ghosted, you’ve done the ghosting (same), or you’re trying to become a better communicator, this episode is your reminder: if you want to be communicated with, then be the person who communicates.

This week, we’re joined by Denver creator and future author Maggie Berra (@maggzbee), whose content covers all things dating, Denver, and ambitious twenty-something adventures. After a life plot twist that landed her in Colorado instead of LA, Maggie has spent the last five years building a life, a following, and now… a novel.

We chat about how she grew her platform to 20k+ followers in just a few months (starting with needing a wedding date), what it’s like writing a book for the women in their 20s who need to hear what she once needed to hear, and how dating fits into her life—somewhere between her career goals and her very specific type.

She even gives us a sneak peek from the dating chapter of her manuscript—proof that none of us are as alone in our thoughts, fears, and romantic chaos as we think.

It’s our 50th episode (!!) and we’re celebrating with some major life updates. Katie and B hit their one-year mark, Katie stepped into a new career era, and we’re exploring how our relationship to work and identity has shifted over time. We also dive into what it means to become the main character in your own life, say yes for the plot, and stay open to the people and opportunities that end up shaping your entire reality.

This week’s episode is pure ADHD chaos in the best way. Quinn runs into a hot ex and feels… absolutely nothing (growth!). Katie opens up about a rough, anxious week and the very real spiral of wondering if you’re bringing “enough” to your relationship and how unspoken anxiety usually makes everything worse.

We talk about breaking the dopamine doom-scroll cycle, the struggle of having “one appointment a day” energy, and actual tools Katie uses when she recognizes misplaced anxiety. We’re also launching a new listener-submission segment and dive into our first question: how do you start dating again after a 7-year relationship ends at 23? (Short answer: you don’t… kidding. Kind of.)

If you are getting back out there, do it for the plot, for the experience, and for yourself — not the pressure.