Dating Intentionally

In this episode, I share tips for talking about money in early dating, how to navigate dating when one person earns a lot more than the other and my experience with creating a prenuptial agreement with my husband. I share questions to ask on a first date to start talking about money and tips for getting into deeper conversations as your relationship progresses. At the end, I answer a dating dilemm...

In this episode, Johnny and I recap our wedding and honeymoon experience. We answer questions about our favorite parts of the wedding weekend, things that went wrong, challenges during the planning process and how we made our day special. Then we get into our honeymoon in Greece, what it was like to use a travel agent for the first time and our thoughts on traveling together for 11 days. I hope yo...

I'm back from my wedding & honeymoon with some brand new episodes! This week, we're deep-diving into age gaps. What's a good age range to have when searching for a partner? How do you deal with judgment when dating someone way older/younger than you? And can it work if you're over 10 years apart in age? In this episode, you'll hear my advice on navigating age gaps and setting your age range an...

In this episode, you’ll hear from Alex Koren, my brother. We talk about how to approach dating in your 30s, moving on from relationships, and being yourself when dating. You’ll hear about how Alex is putting himself in situations where socializing is natural. And Alex shares what is important to him when messaging new women and going on dates. At the end, we do a “Why do men” segment and Alex shar...

Hello from Greece! I'm on my honeymoon and thought this would be a great week to share an essential Dating Intentionally episode in case you missed it (or need to hear it again). This episode originally aired in November 2023. Are you grounded in dating? Listen and learn what staying grounded in dating even means and what happens when we get completely carried away. I'm also getting into how to sl...

In this episode, you’ll hear from Shani Silver, a podcaster and author of A Single Revolution: Don't Look For a Match—Light One. We talk about singlehood, dating apps, and the balance between wanting to be single and wanting a partner. You’ll hear about how Shani changed her perspective on dating and being single. Shani also provides a ton of tips for folks who want to make connections without put...

In this episode, I answer five dating dilemmas from listeners. Thanks to everyone who submitted dating dilemmas! How to date when you have a checklist and don't want to waste time How to deal with crazy schedules in early dating What to do when they suddenly end it, even though it was great What to do when your date has no follow-through How to deal with hot and cold behavior in early dating And a...

In this episode, you’ll hear from Lily Womble, a feminist dating coach and author of Thank You More Please. We talk about being a decision maker in your love life, self trust, and digging deeper to find what you really want. You’ll hear about how Lily adapted essence based preferences in her work. And Lily provides a ton of tips for folks who want to see more success in their dating lives. We disc...

It's my wedding week! In this episode, I discuss how to know/decide that your partner is the one - meaning the person you will be with long-term and/or get married to. Even if you don't want to get married, this episode will walk you through the factors of deciding if the person you're with is someone you want to be with for the long haul. I address the mistakes we make along the way when making t...

In this episode, you’ll hear from Whitni Miller, a couples’ intimacy coach and sex educator. We talk about desire discrepancy, speaking up during sex, and keeping it spicy in the bedroom.  You’ll hear about how Whitni helps clients with different levels of desire start the conversation and work through it together. And Whitni provides a ton of tips for people pleasers who don’t want to fake orgasm...

In this episode, you'll get advice for starting and maintaining a long-distance relationship. I included advice from listeners who have successfully dated someone long distance, as well as advice from my own experience doing long distance for a year in my last relationship. You'll hear about how it works in the early stages of dating and how to strengthen and develop a long-term relationship even...

In this episode, you'll hear from Ella Dawson, a writer and author, talk about what it’s like dating after leaving an abusive relationship and being diagnosed with an STI. She has made it her mission to break the stigma around herpes and other STIs because they’re a lot more common than you’d think. In this episode, Ella explains how to bring up STIs in a way that won’t result in an awkward silenc...

I believe dating can be fun. In this episode, you'll hear eight different ways to enjoy the process more so you can stop deleting and redownloading dating apps every month. Some of these tips are practical, like tweaking your pre-date routine. And some tips are more about your mindset, like why you need to stop trying to be liked. I also included a bunch of the BEST date ideas according to you, th...

In this episode, you'll hear from Celia Gurney, a writer and creator who covers demisexuality and asexuality. We get into Celia's journey and how she discovered demisexuality, different resources that helped her along the way, and different levels of attraction. You'll hear about primary attraction vs. secondary attraction and how to approach dating if you need to develop an emotional connection f...

Get ready to be inspired! In this special episode (yay 101 episodes!), you'll hear from 5 members of this community about how they've found success in their dating lives. Success in dating is NOT just about finding a relationship (or whatever you're looking for). We can define it however we want. I'm so excited to have made it to over 100 episodes of this podcast, thanks to YOU, and so I wanted th...

In this episode, you'll hear from a Dating Intentionally listener named Sara who decided to take her future into her own hands and start a family on her own before meeting her fiance on Bumble. Sara walk us through how she decided to have a child on her own at age 40, then through her experience dating (even though it was so short - she met her fiance quickly)! I love this story because it's impor...

In this episode, you'll learn about the most important thing you can do while single if you want to enjoy dating and learn how to detach from the outcome: embracing your life without a partner. I talk about how to date NATO (not attached to the outcome) and the major steps you can take to lower the stakes in your dating life. I speak from experience as I share the reflection questions I used to dr...

In this episode, you'll hear from Jemma Sbeg, the host of The Psychology Of Your 20's! We get into the psychology behind comparison and feeling behind, the paradox of choice and dating apps and navigating dating in hook up culture. Jemma shares the top two things daters need to be focused on if they want to get into a relationship, and tips for what to do when your date says they want to "go with...

Let's say you meet someone you hit it off with, but they say they're not sure what they want. Or they're going through a lot and they can't focus on dating. Or they want to commit, but they're scared. Do you wait? Or do you move on? This episode breaks down when to walk and when to wait, and how to navigate conversations that come up in this sticky situation. At the end, I share wedding planning u...

I'm so excited to bring you this highly requested episode topic: dating in a bigger body! Jasmine King, a plus-sized dater and the founder of Jas Explains, provides incredible insight, tips and mindset shifts for those who want to get the most out of dating, but fear their body size holds them back. Jasmine and I dive deep into how to build confidence and face the challenges of dating in a larger...

Is it just lust or something more? Do you really like them, or just the idea of them? In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between infatuation and genuine connection so you know when something is real (and when it's more of a fantasy). You'll also learn how to avoid infatuation and create connections that last. At the end, I share my bachelorette party experience in NYC! Download Clar...

What if you could take the pressure off yourself to start a family by a certain age? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Srini Reddy at Spring Fertility all about freezing your eggs, how it works and what to consider if you're thinking about doing it. I learned so much in this episode and love that there are so many options available when thinking about starting a family and when to do it. Use code '...

Isn't it so annoying when you hit it off with someone, and the connection suddenly dies? Or when a whole month goes by between your first and second date due to mismatched schedules? Keeping momentum is one of the many challenges in early dating. In this episode, learn how to keep the momentum going and why it's key to going from dating to getting into a committed relationship. If you've ever wond...

In this episode, I discuss making friends and building community as an adult with Rachel Saslaw, the founder of StoryTell. She also happens to be my childhood best friend! We talk about the difference between community and friends, how to be open to new platonic connections and the various ways Rachel has made new friends in cities that she has lived in. We also talk about being an "inviter" vs be...

Are you obsessed with figuring out if your crush or date likes you back? Do you find yourself spiraling over someone who's sending mixed signals? This is the episode for you. I'm breaking down why we need to focus more on ourselves (our emotions, actions, and experiences) than on the other person's behavior in early dating. I provide tips on how to make this mental and emotional shift and what hap...