Done Being Single

If you’ve ever overstayed your welcome in a bad relationship, or struggled with when to call it quits, therapist and author Crystal Jackson knows why: Childhood trauma, low self-esteem, abandonment issues, anxious attachment, even love addiction, could be to blame.  Should you stay or should you go? Should you hang in and work things out, or pack it up and get the hell out? When it comes to ditchi...

If you have a need to be liked, a fear of being unloved, or if you're a people-pleaser or approval seeker, then you might be struggling with boundaries. Boundaries are protective and empowering for both singles and couples, and we're going to show you how to set boundaries and keep them.  With guest Bex Burton, dating & relationship expert.      Click Here To View This Episode On Our YouTube C...

Are you swiping more left than right or using pickiness as an excuse not to date? "I'm too picky" could be another way of saying "I'm not good enough." Dig a little deeper and you'll find that pickiness is fear-based. It signals insecurity, not selectivity, finding fault, not finding love.  Join Treva and intimacy expert Allana Pratt as they discuss the perils of pickiness and how to overcome it w...

Modern feminism, MeToo, and changing gender dynamics have put masculinity at a crossroads. Is our current idea of masculinity toxic or progressive? Are men expected to step up or back down? And what does this mean for the current dating culture? On this episode, Simon T. Bailey, author of “Ignite the Power of Women,” discusses how to ignite the power of men to be better men.   Click Here To View T...

We're giving dating apps a piece of our mind. From bad behavior to no accountability, there's a supply chain issue of basic kindness in dating apps that must be called out!  Author, podcaster, and singles advocate Shani Silver, is just the person to call it out. There are options to dating apps--it's called finding a happy singlehood. Tune in and learn how you can find yours.    Click Here To View...

When you say "YES," you activate your internal guidance, you connect with your Inner Authority, and you power out of your comfort zone. You don't find your "YES" in your head, you feel it in your heart, and it's not random.  Don't get stuck in "NO." Let relationship coach Ken Bechtel author of the new book "Follow Your YES" show you how to do just that.      Click Here To View This Episode On Our...

World renown psychic-medium Matthew Stapley gives us the lowdown on love, loss, and divine timing, the way the spirits intended. Learn how to trust your intuition, process grief, distinguish between gut feelings and fear, break old cycles, and open yourself up to new possibilities. All you have to do is read the signs, listen to the messages, and tune in.      Click Here To View This Episode On Ou...

If you have a fear of abandonment, avoid intimacy, or struggle with relationship anxiety, you’ve come to the right podcast. This week, Behavioral Relationship expert Tracy Crossley comes to the rescue with her profound insights on attachment theory, and on how knowing your attachment style can help you feel secure, get close, and find love.    Click Here To View This Episode On Our YouTube Channel...

On this episode of Done Being Single, we're connecting heart to c*ck by turning outdated male conditioning & culture into healthy templates for love. Men, it's time to breathe new life into your relationships (and your other parts too!)     Click Here To View This Episode On Our YouTube Channel!

45,000 years of evolutionary psychology confirms it: humans are hardwired to date a certain way. In this episode of Done Being Single, Dr. Duana Welch shares her insights and data on human dating rituals. From playing hard to get, to the prerogative of pursuit, to waiting for sex, Dr. Welch proves that evolution doesn't have an off switch, and that's good news for dating.    Click Here To View Thi...

Ever heard someone use the excuse they're too picky and that's why they can't meet anyone? Or, maybe you know someone who isn't picky enough and keeps attracting losers. Haven't we all been a little of both at times? Remember, nobody's perfect--especially in the dating world. Join us as we explore the deeper reasons for pickiness, and it's flip side, not picky enough.

After a year plus of pandemic stress eating and drinking, we're finally getting back to normal, and back into action. But what about those extra pounds and bad habits we picked up along the way? How do we lose the weight and get fit? What kind of diet should we be on, and where do we find the motivation if we've turned into lazy sloths? Look no further than fitness guru and nutritional expert, Jil...

Science geeks and horny bastards, this episode is for you! Sexpert and sexy brainiac Susan Bratton bares it all with her newest techniques, hottest tips, latest science, and reveals her own struggles and recovery from COVID. From cock rings to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Susan knows all.  Whether you're looking to spice things up, enhance your intimacy, or are curious about COVID treatments and way...

What does business and dating have in common? The highly desirable, very elusive "It Factor." It's more than charm, looks, and charisma, it's about having conviction and passion about what you do, and who you are.  Our guest this week, author and professor Suneel Gupta, cracks the code on how to pick a winner, how to stand out, and how to get someone to take a chance on you. In other words, how to...

This episode is like Xanax for dating jitters. Get rid of nerves and performance anxiety by understanding your attachment style, honoring your needs, and practicing science backed coping mechanisms. With Chris Rackliffe's expert guidance and insights, you'll recognize your core gifts, and get the love and affection you deserve--all without a doctor's prescription!    Click Here To View This Episod...

We've all chased love at one time or another, some of us still do. We do it when we're lonely or insecure, when we're seeking approval or need connection. We chase love because we don't trust it will come on its own. And the harder we try to catch it, the further it stays away.  Not even a pandemic will stop people from chasing! On this episode, Dasha Schindler, author of the new book "Don't Chase...

Robby and Treva aren't parents, but they're tipping their hats to the (single) parents doing the heavy lifting. Managing home, work, life, kids AND a love life is never easy, but doing it in a pandemic takes mad skills and patience. This week's guest, licensed marriage and family therapist Kristin MacDermott, shares her tips, tools, and strategies for successful pandemic parenting. From knowing yo...

In an election year that's more contentious than ever, is it possible to hate someone's politics but still love them? According to our guests Jeanne Safer and Richard Brookhiser, it is.  Jeanne is a Liberal, and the author of the book, "I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics." Richard is a Conservative, and the Sr. Editor of the National Review, the leading conservative journal of opinion. Despite b...

Cougars are having a moment. Not that midlife women dating and marrying younger men is anything new, it's just that midlife isn't what it used to be. Gone are the rules, parameters, restrictions, and judgement. Today's post-50 women are free to be who they want, date who they want, and be equal partner with the ones they love. Older women/younger men, your time has come.  Joining the discussion is...

When you slay your anxiety, you slay your need for control. Dealing with the unknowns and tolerating the uncertainty of a pandemic are skills that need learned and practiced. On this week's episode, we've got the perfect teacher, Lisa Gornall.    A spiritual medium, healer, mindset & energy coach, and author, Lisa has the tools to help you slay anxiety, and connect with your power. Because when it...

Who knew dating and real estate had so much in common! Whether it's a looking for a spouse or buying/selling a house, you need to assess the property, stage it properly, be ready to show, make the necessary repairs, and know the worth. The same rules apply for picking the right partner. In fact, there are 99 rules to be exact.    Not only a funny episode, you'll learn a lot about real estate at th...

If you're dating or in a relationship with someone who's sober, what do you need to know? Does loving a sober person require special protocols or understanding? What are the perils? How can you be a better partner to someone who's sober? How do you protect yourself?  Answering all your questions about loving with sobriety is Dr. Robert Navarra, PsyD, LMFT, MAC, and Certified Gottman Therapist & Ma...

You may be able to mask your depression behind a happy face, a good marriage, or a successful career, but in the middle of a pandemic, it becomes much harder. That's because a crisis like COVID--with the fear, anxiety, and trauma that comes with it--makes Perfectly Hidden Depression more difficult to hide. On this episode of Done Being Single, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford explains...

One of the many symptoms of COVID19 is a massive spike in divorce rates. If your marriage was already teetering, and you're in lockdown, chances are, you want out. Since there's no vaccination for a bad marriage, divorce might be the only cure.  So what to expect? Famed divorce lawyer and author James Sexton joins us to discuss the down and dirty of divorce during a pandemic. From hardship changes...

Acclaimed personal development thought leader Katie Hendricks joins Done Being Single to talk about fear: how to face it and conquer it. In this episode, you'll learn about the five responses to fear: fight, flight, flee, faint, and flee. You’ll learn breathing and movement techniques, plus you’ll get the skills you need to maintain your sense of agency, reclaim your power, and get back into your...