Dating Unsettled

Sure you like them -- but their Family tho?! Dating, Family and everything in between. Be sure to like & subscribe to my newsletter! You can visit my website "From Joy to the World" and join my mailing list at https://joyofodu.komi.io/ Follow the show and DM or email me your requests for bonus episodes!  datingunsettled@gmail.com www. DatingUnsettled.com YouTube:  JoyOfodu IG:  @datingunsettled Ti...

We're back every week!  Thoughts on dating immigrants to the united states, cultural differences, how Ivan & I mesh in music, culture and more and we respond to an immigrant woe from an online lover.  Immigrants? We get the job done.  Be sure to like & subscribe to my newsletter! You can visit my website "From Joy to the World" and join my mailing list at https://joyofodu.komi.io/

You're here because you have questions about balancing and freezing, and your career or relationship, and we are here to answer them. We're going to spend the next hour breaking down what egg freezing is and talking about making unconventional dating and fertility decisions. I'm joined by special guest, my doctor, Dr. Srini Reddy at Spring Fertility. Partnership with Spring Fertility: Get $150 off...

Come Meet My Doctor on Dating Unsettled - My Egg Freezing Story Spreading my legs for SCIENCE! Join me Weds Sep 10 at 4PST/7EST to interview my doctor, OR send this to an egg-carrier you love. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-cryopreservation-a-webinar-with-joy-ofodu-dr-reddy-tickets-1618511444299 Have you ever thought about freezing eggs or embryos for future family, career, or life planning b...

What Are Girlfriend Duties vs. Wife Duties? Threads apparently explains! Alright, picture this—you're vibing in a relationship, doing all the things, but then you stop and ask yourself: Wait… is this a girlfriend thing to do/give/be or a wife thing? We're unpacking that strange perpetually chronically online urge. Not in a dusty "play your role" kinda way, but in a WOW we don't have any common ope...

Unsettler Request: My Boyfriend Thought I Abandoned Him During Evacuation ft. Dr. Chidi Ohaeri Psychoeducation on how we respond to our partners taking past hurt and gender roles into account. If you are dating, loving, losing anything duirng this natural disaster: I am with you and feeling for you. Dr. Chidi and I read a vulnerable Unsettler Request centering the Southern California wildfires.  -...

New Year, So I Redownloaded the Dating Apps: What Changed? Dating in 2025: how to use these features to find love in the New Year! I redownloaded the dating apps—Tinder, Bumble, Hinge—you know, the usual suspects. In this episode, I dive into what's changed, what hasn't, and whether the swipe scene is any less chaotic than before. Spoiler alert: it's probably still a lil weird and VERY full of hop...

In this episode of Dating Unsettled , we're (yes, you and me) diving BACK LIKE WE NEVA LEFT into the chaos of summer relationships. I'll be reading your submissions and offering some no-nonsense advice—sprinkled with just the right amount of sarcasm. Whether you're navigating summer flings or long-term love, tune in for a reality check you probably didn't ask for, but definitely need. Follow the s...

In this episode, I respond to an Unsettler's DM about abeing divorced and not finding the folks she's looking for in her area (South Florida). Tips for distance and going the distance!  + I will be meeting and greeting in Florida at the Miami Beach Convention Center June 14 in the early afternoon! Follow me for more details. Follow the show and DM or email me your requests for bonus episodes! dati...

Joy interviews Vasavi Kumar ( @mynameisvasavi ) about her experiences as a Brown girl, divorcee, dater in her 40s and voice actor/author! The two really get into what it's like to grow up as immigrant kids in the U.S. with a media landscape that makes them feel Othered, with blonde white girls as the mold and parental criticism as the fire under their feet. They react to Joy's video about her voic...

Joy interviews Danielle Connolly ( @_Daniellevates ) about her experiences as a hotgirllll who just takes a lil bit more time getting out of chairs on dates! The two talk infantilization, common misconceptions, whether or not she discloses her disability and MORE! Yes, more. Follow the show and DM me your requests for bonus episodes! www. DatingUnsettled.com YouTube: JoyOfodu IG: @datingunsettled...

Fun this week: DU has been featured by Apple Podcasts on TikTok and in curation with a new series! https://www.instagram.com/p/C4RXAGjPDM5/ Ride through the latest Love Is Blind Season 6 drama with your favorite dating podcast host, Joy!  In this episode, Joy spills the tea on all the jaw-dropping moments that have left us questioning both the concept of love and the sanity of the contestants.  Bu...

Join Joy in this episode as she delves into her thoughts after the film "Players" on Netflix, exploring the complex themes it unravels about love, relationships, and the challenges that come with being an adult looking for grown folks love. First, Joy reflects on the societal pressure of feeling like time is running out. As she watches the characters grapple with their own timelines, she shares pe...

Good Morning America recently recognized me as a Dating Expert and featured my advice from this beloved pod! Here's my full appearance on GMA and dating tips to help you build a real relationships from the apps this year Seeing myself Good Morning America was a surreal experience, one that I never imagined would happen so soon in my podcasting journey or journey as an entertainer! As host of my ow...

Get to Know Me as a Dater with Skin Deep + GMA and Apple Podcasts Features! Thanks for listening to this podcast, and entering a space that proves dating can be a comedy goldmine, full of love and mistakes and healing and not just the he-said-she-said the Internet is making it out to be. Also - stay tuned or visit the @datingunsettled IG for the podcast's features on Good Morning America and Apple...

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In this episode, I respond to an Unsettler's DM about a man who dumped her and blamed it on his medical condition..Should she believe what he shared, or is he using it as an excuse? I go off with loving affirmation and evaluation! Follow the show and DM or email me your requests for bonus episodes! datingunsettled@gmail.com www. DatingUnsettled.com YouTube: JoyOfodu IG: @datingunsettled TikTok: da...

In this episode, I respond to an Unsettler's DM about the Ghost of Bumble's past -- a man who insists on being a recurring character. Should she date him or drop him? I also spill tea on where my own relationship with self/Ivan/podcast is this holiday season. Follow the show and DM or email me your requests for bonus episodes! datingunsettled@gmail.com www. DatingUnsettled.com YouTube: JoyOfodu IG...

"I'm single but tbh I'm not looking for anything serious. I'm really working on myself right now." UGH! We've all heard it. But have we interrogated it? What can we do when we meet someone we really want to be there for who isn't really into dating? Meet local man Alex Clewis, and goalie for Napa Valley 1839 FC. He's my boyfriend's teammate and a stand up salesman who is recovering from serial mon...

Is Michael's new app, Cosmic, gon' save the dating scene? We're about to find out... it'll at the very least save people who don't like to write bios about themselves..themselves. Listen and learn more -- or read about it in TechCrunch! Follow the show and DM me your requests for bonus episodes www.datingunsettled.com YouTube:  JoyOfodu IG:  @datingunsettled Fanbase:  @joyofodu TikTok:  datingunse...

A legendary moment. The reason for my season and to my rhyme. What every dating podcast needs: I get to introduce you to my maaaan, Ivan! We discuss his surprising first impressions of me, why he asked me to be his girlfriend and what it's been like since. RSVP for Dating Unsettled Experience: LA with The Skin Deep on October 10th  We've all heard or said "They not checking for people like me in L...

Joy gives her thoughts on the Unsettling world of Netflix's hit series, "Love is Blind." Get ready for an engaging recap of all the jaw-dropping moments, unexpected twists, and Joy's personal icks that Season 5 Episodes 1-4 brought to the screen. Contains spoilers for the footage aired in Episodes 1-4, including season preview (what may happen beyond the pods). Follow the show and DM me your reque...

This week, I talk about literally visionboarding the love I wanted for myself and how you can do the same! Here's a link to my actual visionboard (Click the VZN BRD highlight) RSVP for Dating Unsettled Experience: LA with The Skin Deep on October 10th  We've all heard or said "They not checking for people like me in LA." Let's challenge the scarcity we've developed around dating and healthy partne...

RSVP for Dating Unsettled Experience: LA on October 10th - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dating-unsettled-experience-los-angeles-tickets-725615003007?aff=oddtdtcreator We've all heard or said "They not checking for people like me in LA." Let's challenge the scarcity we've developed around dating and healthy partnership and be so bold as to claim "love is local"...even in Los Angeles! Join us for an...

Money is tight, a recession is near, but that doesn't mean you should stop dating! With that being said, I took it upon myself to come up with a fantastic list of free/affordable dates for those that are looking for love while on a budget! Hosted and Created by Joy Ofodu. Filmed by TownFuturist. Edited by Isaac Deol. Produced by Jazmyn Breana. Production Assisted by Mojola Epps. Follow the show an...