Mostly Dating

Welcome back! Today we're starting off by chatting about how to meet people IRL and how to be more approachable. Next, we discuss a listener question about what to do when you feel like you're growing a lot in your relationship and your partner isn't Our next listener question is from a woman who works from home from the same apartment as her boyfriend and is feeling overstimulated. La...

Welcome back! Today we're starting off by chatting about signs your relationship needs better communication and how to have better communication early on in a relationship . Next, we discuss a listener question about how to handle different communication styles in a relationship, specifically in arguments. Our next listener question is from a woman who has been dating a guy for three months and re...

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Lara Mahler, NYC-based wedding planner and founder of The Privilege Is Mine. Lara shares her journey from dance teacher to wedding planner and then we dive into common wedding planning stressors and how to stay calm during the process. Laura offers tips on setting boundaries with family, deciding on wedding priorities, and incorporating personal touches. We...

Welcome back! In today’s solo episode, Carleigh vents about her recent eyebrow disaster, shares about one of the best instant-results facials she recently had in NYC, and a first date suggestion she’s rethinking.  We then dive into listener questions about: How to tell if someone is genuine on early dates What to do when you’re constantly messaging but there’s no date planned How should you feel 1...

Welcome back! In today's solo episode, we're chatting about what to do when someone who ghosted you comes back, how to end a situationship once and for all, feeling like "too much," navigating wedding party invitations from distant friends, and more.  As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and @mostlyda...

Welcome back! Today we're joined by returning guest, Amy Nobile Messing, a holistic dating coach with a shocking success rate. Amy shares her journey from a successful career in PR and writing to becoming a holistic dating coach after her own life-changing experiences with divorce and dating in New York City. We delve into Amy's unique approach that combines practical dating advice with intuitive...

Welcome back! Today we're joined by sexologist, relationship scientist, and head of relationship research at Arya , Nicholas Velotta . what we talk about: why (and how) every couple should use Arya⁠ the 4 sexual personas and how to learn which one you are misaligned sex drives in relationships the problem with the 5 love languages the orgasm gap how to feel more sexy and confident why we crave...

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Carrie Berk, author and creator, to discuss her latest book, Mindfire: Diary of an Anxious Twentysomething . If you're a Gen-Z or Millennial and you've ever struggled with anxiety, OCD, or another mental health obstacle, this one is for you. Find Carrie on Instagram @carrieberkk and TikTok @carrieberkk and check out her first book, My Real-Life Rom C...

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Monica Danus , who is opening up about her whirlwind experience on Love Is Blind Season 8 (+ the aftermath that's unfolded since it aired). what we talk about: ​Monica's break from dating before going on the show ​Her experience in the pods (including her other connections we didn't see on-screen) ​Red flags she sees more clearly now + how it felt watching the s...

Welcome back! In today's episode, Carleigh is back with the new segments. We're chatting about conversations to have before getting engaged, advice for bringing up difficult conversations, dating hard truths, & more. As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rat...

Welcome back! Today we're doing things a little differently. In this solo episode, Carleigh introduces six new segments: "what should I say?" where a listener asks what to say to their partner, friend, family member, coworker, etc. in a certain situation. "keep going or call it?" where a listener describes their scenario and ask whether they should stay in a relationship/go...

Welcome back! Today's episode is all about *boundaries*: how to set boundaries in early dating, what boundaries you should set for a relationship that lasts, signs you need to set better boundaries, and what to do when someone isn't respecting your boundaries. We also chat about green flags in an argument with your significant other and we answer a wide range of listener questions about dating and...

Welcome back! In today’s solo episode I talk about not feeling seen, heard, or understood in your relationship, how to get back to your authentic self, and what to do when you feel like you're constantly putting on an act in relationships, friendships, etc. We also talk about things you should know before defining the relationship, advice for meeting the family, and more, As always, find me on...

Welcome back! In today’s solo episode I talk about timelines for breakups, how to know when you're ready to get back out there, and what to do when you don't feel ready at all. I also discuss ways to get to know someone better without just asking questions and more types of dates you should always go on before defining the relationship, and answer listener questions on sharing a dog with your ex,...

Welcome back! Today we're chatting with Ilana Dunn, dating coach and host of the hit podcast Seeing Other People. We chat about: How to deal with misaligned timelines in relationships What to do when you have no idea what someone is looking for in dating Conversations you should have before moving in together How to continue getting to know your partner in a long term relationship & more! As a...

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Erica Stein, health coach , wellness astrologist, and host of the Courageous Wellness Podcast. Erica breaks down all the elements of the astrological birth chart and how to use it to optimize your wellness and your relationships.  Listen along as she gives Carleigh a deep dive into her own chart and learn what aspects of your chart to use for insights into y...

Welcome back! You may remember her from her famous “my mom’s watching” line on The Bachelor Season 29. Sarafiena Watkins quickly became a fan favorite this year, and today she’s joining Carleigh to spill all the tea. we chat about: Dating in NYC & Sarafiena’s dating life before the bachelor. What led her to apply for the show (and what the process was like) Her initial impression of Grant and...

Welcome back! In today’s solo episode I talk about the six types of dates I think you should always go on before defining the relationship, and then dive into listener questions about who should plan early dates, why you shouldn’t try to get a lot of likes on dating apps, should a relationship feel like work? and more. As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlyda...

Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Sabrina Zohar, dating and relationship expert and host of the Sabrina Zohar Show . what we talk about: Sabrina’s old dating patterns and relationship history that led her to becoming a coach How Sabrina met her current partner and what made it different from past dating experiences How to take accountability for your the part you play in your dating outcomes (+...

Welcome back! Today we're joined by spirit channel and medical intuitive & healer, Christine Lang.   what we talk about: why people are drawn to those who they think need to be “fixed” & how to decide if a relationship is worth the investment you’re putting into it.  relationship issues manifesting as physical symptoms supporting a partner through shifts and life changes in a long term relationshi...

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Michael Tennant, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Actually Curious.  what we talk about: the meaning of abundance and how to create more of it what is compassion fatigue and where does it come from? how to support your partner when you feel annoyed by their venting signs your operating with a scarcity mindset in dating how gratitude plays into abundance jeal...

Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Logan Ury, behavioral scientist turned dating coach, director of relationship science at Hinge, and bestselling author of How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love .  What we talk about: Logan’s experience as the dating coach on Netflix’s The Later Daters Pros and cons of dating 55+ Hinge’s latest features and how to use them to a...

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Tieghan Gerard, also known as Half Baked Harvest , content creator, recipe developer, and best-selling author of four cookbooks. What we talk about: Tieghan's career path and tangible steps for how she's built and grown Half Baked Harvest Where Tieghan gets her recipe inspiration The best meal to make for Valentine's Day (or any date night) How Tieghan quiets th...

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Anna Morgenstern, matchmaker and dating expert. What we talk about: How Anna became a matchmaker + real success stories The most common reason both men & women don't want to go on a second date What to do when you keep getting the "ick" on early dates How to decide if you should go on another date if you aren't really sure How to make early dates more fun &a...

Welcome back! Today's episode is for people who are feeling frustrated and hopeless and like they'll never find their person. What we talk about: dating timelines my own dating trajectory leading up to how I met my boyfriend the importance of mindset in dating how having "expanders" can help you manifest your dream relationship real stories from listeners who met their partner later than they expe...