Mostly Dating

Welcome back! This week we’re talking all about the things no one told you about sex, female masturbation, and how to have an orgasm. And who better to have than conversation with than Remy Kassimir! Remy is a comedian and host of hit podcast How Cum, which she started at 27 on a quest to have her first orgasm. Remy opens up about how she felt when she realized she had never had an orgasm, and wha...

Welcome back! This MINISODE is all about ending friendships. Ending a friendship can be just as painful as (if not not more than) ending a romantic relationship - and just as we have expectations for people we date, we should have expectations for our friendships. We talk about why it’s normal for friendships to shift and change and share our own experiences “breaking up” with or just growing apar...

Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Jonah Feingold & Ilana Dunn, hosts of the Seeing Other People podcast. Jonah and Ilana met on a dating app, went out a few times, and eventually decided not to date - but to start a podcast instead. Today they’re sharing the full story of their first date, why it didn’t work out, and how their impressions of each other have changed since they’d first met.&nb...

Welcome to Episode 50 of Mostly Balanced! In today’s Minisode we are taking a quick trip down MB lane, talking about how we met, how the podcast came to be, and touching on a few episodes that stand out to us today. If you’re new here and want to check out the episodes we talk about… Episode 1 Dino Malvone on Finding Group Fitness & Founding the Salt Drop Episode 3 Sara Choi on Self Care &...

Welcome back! This week we're joined by Gabrielle Bolin, actress turned fitness instructor who is dedicated to helping people discover confidence through fitness. Gab opens up about her experience struggling with an eating disorder, how she overcame it, and how she continues to prioritize self-love. We dive deep into our thoughts on the fitness industry today and the impact fitness instructors and...

Welcome back! In this week’s minisode Mia is talking about breakups vs taking a break. She talks a little about her own experience and shares her views on when/why couples might take a break, if they “work”, what defines a break, and how she would react to a SO wanting fo take a break. As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our blog . Thanks for joining us and please le...

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Katie Sands, Amazon On-Air Style Host and the face behind Instagram account @honestlykate . Katie opens up about how she started her Instagram as a way to share her favorite outfits with her friends and family, and how it eventually grew to a lifestyle destination for over 285 thousand people. What began as a fashion-only account now encompasses so many areas o...

Do first dates make you nervous? On today's MINISODE, Carleigh is breaking down all the questions she loves to ask on first dates. We chat about how to rephrase common questions to keep the conversation flowing, and to dig a little bit deeper and find out if this person is someone you want to go on a second date with. We also share our thoughts on questions that we think should be saved for later...

Welcome back! This week we are joined by Alexa Cawley, Founder & CEO of Forever Friday Consulting and Host of The Friday Society podcast. Alexa shares how her career with companies like Lululemon and SoulCycle helped her see a gap when it came to marketing representation of small, boutique companies within the wellness industry. She ultimately decided to fill this gap with the launch of Foreve...

Welcome back! On today's minisode we are talking all about jealousy of other peoples' relationships, specifically when you are in a relationship yourself.  Mia is breaking down which instances she thinks are dealbreakers for your own relationship and when she thinks envy could be used more as an opportunity. A few topics we talk about: Timelines Trust Friendship Couples who workout together A...

This week’s MINISODE is all about dating on the apps. Carleigh and Mia chat about how dating in NYC has changed (& not changed) over their 10+ years living there and give their thoughts and advice on the do’s and don’ts of online dating.  We chat about the most commonly used answers on dating profiles, our deal-breakers when it comes to pictures, and how long we think you should chat on t...

Welcome back! This week we're joined by Giulia Giancola, Co-Founder & CEO of CASHE , ethically sourced cashmere clothing line handmade in Nepal. We hear her story of traveling to Nepal and deciding to create this line as a way to transport "beauty and kindness across borders" while giving back to the people of Nepal in the process.  Giulia and her co-founder (& boyfriend!) Vlad give b...

Welcome to another solo minisode! Valentine’s Day is this weekend and Mia’s sharing a few of her favorite COVID-safe date night ideas. We also chat about our past Valentine’s Day experiences and whether or not your SO being on their phone while watching TV is a dealbreaker. As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our blog .  Thanks for joining us and please leave a...

Welcome back! This week we have Dr. Gary Lewandowski with us and we are chatting all about his eye-opening new book, Stronger than you Think: The 10 Blind Spots That Undermine Your Relationship...and How to See Past Them . Gary shares the story of how he decided to pursue a career in psychology and eventually to focus on love and relationships. We hear his thoughts on classic dating rules and some...

This week's minisode is all about how to know if a relationship is right for you. You know those early stages in a relationship when you aren't sure how to know if something is a red flag or a green flag? Carleigh & Mia both give their advice from their own personal experience and break down some signs that someone is or isn't "the one". We start with some red flags that may indicate you shoul...

Welcome back! This week we are joined by Brooke Cates, founder of The Bloom Method - the most cutting-edge pre & postnatal fitness method. The Bloom Method is a blend of functional strength training, low-intensity interval training, cardio sweat sessions, daily re-patterning and pregnancy + post pregnancy core-specific moves meant to arm women with valuable tools that prepare them for birth an...

In this week's minisode, Mia is interviewing Carleigh about emotionally toxic relationships - how to identify them and how to move on. Toxic relationships can be extremely difficult to identify, especially while you are in them, and our hope is that you will benefit from hearing our experiences and be better equipped to navigate your relationships. Toxicity is not only found in romantic relationsh...

Welcome back! This week we sit down with Zoia Kozakov to chat about her journey from serving in the Israeli army to pursuing a career in fashion and working at NY Fashion week, and eventually landing a lead role in product development at Citi. Zoia has worked hard to get where she is today and she takes pride in giving back to the community. She’s a global marketing lead at the global non-profit,...

Welcome to our first minisode! Every Thursday we will be releasing a shorter, solo episode on a relevant topic in our lives or that has come up in our community.  This week, we are turning the tables and interviewing Mia about moving in with your SO.  Carleigh asks all the tough questions like how to keep the spark alive, what conversations you need to have before hand, and so much more....

Welcome back! Today we're chatting with Elizabeth Endres and Dale Borchiver of Sweats and the City - everyone's go-to health, wellness, and class review destination.  They share the story of how Sweats and the City came to be and how they grew it into what it is today.  We also get to hear all about their new online workout platform, Sweat with Sweats, where they are truly cultivating a...

Welcome back! Today we're getting a digestible rundown on all things astrology from Amy Lauren Greenfield, healer, coach, and astrologer.  Amy shares her story of how learning to read her own astrology chart helped her find her own true identity and how she uses this tool among many others to help people through 1:1 coaching and healing. If you've ever looked up your astrology chart, you know...

Welcome back! Today we have Colleen Wachob, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Mindbodygreen, lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life through a 360-degree approach to wellness. Mindbodygreen has been a huge resource for us when it comes to learning about all different areas of “wellness”. In addition to the company’s media platform, mindbodygreen now offers functional nutriti...

Welcome back! We’re closing 2020 with a bang with our favorite food blogger, content creator, podcast host, and cookbook author, RACHEL MANSFIELD. We’ve been making Rachel’s recipes for years, and talking to her was an absolute dream! She opens up about her experience getting fired from her corporate job and deciding to pursue her blog/Instagram full time, building it on her own from the ground up...

Welcome back! This episode is all about Female empowerment and turning your dreams into reality.  CHRISTIE HORAN is a fitness instructor, choreographer, former NBA dancer, and our new favorite hype-woman.  She's bursting with positive energy in the most genuine and uplifting way! She opens up about her journey to becoming a dancer for the Washington Wizards, what it was like traveling th...

Welcome back! This week we're chatting with STEFANIE CAPONI, astrologer, tarot reader, author, illustrator, and creator of Moon Void Tarot.  You may have also seen her on Well + Good or Refinery29 . This episode is packed with SO much information on astrology and tarot reading.  Stefanie is an expert in "sextrology" and she breaks down exactly what to look for in your astrological chart...