Flirtations! with Benjamin, the Flirt Coach

What is connection? And why is connection so important? Not just for our hearts, but for our overall health and wellbeing? What about loneliness? In many ways the inverse of connection, how does loneliness impact our lives? Mentally? Emotionally? Physically? In this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Jemma Sbeg to the show, creator and host of the "Psychology of Your 20's Podcast" to have a conver...

Flirities, on the show today is Emma Cole and we're gonna be doing some healing, y'all! Emma has turned her experiences healing from a toxic relationship into a powerful mission to help other women - and some gay men! - thrive in their single lives and prove that life doesn’t stop when you’re not in a relationship. Rather, life can be more fulfilling than ever! We’ve got several topics coming up f...

Flirty! Do you like them? Or are you delulu?! In this Flirtini, I share how you can tell the difference! First, we focus on delulu, shorthand for delusion, as we also bring in obsession, infatuation, and limerence for this part of the discussion! I think all of these states and experiences are cut from the same cloth and right at the top, I share exactly what it means to be delulu - and why we go...

On this episode of Flirtations, we're joined by dating coach and entrepreneur Tisia Saffold who is going to spill the dating tea with us and share all the big sister dating advice you wish you knew, but maybe haven't heard before ... until now! Here's what you can expect from this episode: Why you can’t date potential (and the mindset shift you need right now if you are) How to choose yourself vs....

In this episode of Flirtations, we're getting into the nuances of dating and ADHD with our guest, Kaleigh Smith. If you've got ADHD and you're dating, this episode is for you! Here's what you can expect: What ADHD is and what happens in the ADHD brain Traits and characteristics of ADHD, what does it look like day to day? How does ADHD impact the way we date, form relationships, and make connection...

In this episode of Flirtations, we're breaking cycles, y'all! Cuz you are what? A cycle breaker! With our incredible guest for this conversation, mindfulness coach and TEDx speaker Jessica Amos, we’ll explore how to break free from three types of cycles that play out in our dating lives - and beyond. First, we'll look at generational cycles, or the cycles that become familiar to us through our chi...

Today we're asking the question "what the heck is happening out there dating?!" with Ryan Sheldon, author of the new book, "F*ckboys are Boring:  A Gay Man's Guide to Dating (for everyone)."  We'll take on the topic of the f*ckboy, how he dates, how you can spot him, and what you can do with your boundaries so you don't get emotionally caught up in their web! Unless you want to date the f*ckboy fo...

Maybe today you find yourself looking to date for the first or for the first time in a long time. Perhaps you're recently coming off an extended dating break or you're single again after a long term relationship. And you don't know where to start. Flirty, I got you! In this Flirtini, I've got a plethora of tips for where to even begin in dating! First, I share five mindset practices that will help...

Ooooo flirties ... today on Flirtations, we welcome Anna Kristina to the show, creator of the viral Black Cat/Golden Retriever theory in dating on Tik Tok and founder of the Black Cat Academy to share with us allll the details about this wildly popular - and transformational - approach to dating. We'll learn from Anna what it means to be a black cat with her "3 principles of black cat energy" and...

Confidence is one of the most alluring, captivating, and powerful qualities a person can have ... yet it can also be one of the most elusive! In the first official confidence! episode of Flirtations, we welcome superstar Silky Nutmeg Ganache on the show to inspire us to be our most authentic, confident selves! Throughout this conversation, we answer questions like: Where does confidence come from?...

Welcome to the very first Flirtini on Flirtations! Today, we're hopping in the emotional C.A.R. to answer the question, "How can I know if they are ready to date?" We'll also using this tool to answer the same question for yourself - how to know if you're ready to date! I love a good acronym and C.A.R. stands for capacity, availability, and readiness. While I will always advocate for clarity throu...

On this episode of Flirtations, we're going from first impression to first date, y'all! Let's set the scene. You walk into a party. A singles event. Networking get together. Really any social situation where you're looking to mix 'n mingle ... and maybe come away with a first date at the end of it all! This is where today's episode takes place! As we answer questions like ... How can you break the...

Today we're taking a peek behind the curtain into the dating lives of European royals! For this conversation, we welcome Amanda Matta to the show, who has captivated over 2+ million followers on social media as an expert on the British crown and European royals! We'll be flirting with royalty and having a lot of fun, asking questions like ... Why are royal relationships so intriguing? And inspirin...

Are you ready to date deliciously?! On this episode, we welcome Torah Cents, who is going to give us all the details on how to infuse more fun, passion, pleasure, and desire into your dating life for an ultimately delicious experience! We'll hear how to date deliciously on the apps and in person, creating engaging conversations that are sure to keep things interesting - and lead to to dates! Of co...

Fernie is BACK on Flirtations to share with us in this episode our fall dating horoscope and dating guide for cuffing season!  What is cuffing season? What do the stars hold for our dating lives these next few months? What should we be focusing on out there dating this upcoming season? Are there big themes the universe has in store for our love lives? How will this impact us out there dating and m...

Do you have a type? What does having a type mean, anyway? Is it just the way someone looks? Does type equate to a personality? Interests? Career? Or even energy? Today on Flirtations, we’re demystifying what “type” actually means, learning how to date outside our type, and uncovering WHY this should part of your dating strategy! We welcome Ali Jackson to the show for this discussion, a NYC based d...

Let’s talk about the rules of casual dating, y’all! On this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Madison Brandt, a fellow dating coach and host of the Deep Talk podcast, to cover alllll the bases (and rules) of casual dating. Y’all came through with questions for this one and we lawd did we answer them! Questions like, “What is casual dating, anyway?" "How do I know if I'm in a  situationship?” “How...

On this episode of Flirtations, we’re taking on three big topics that lie at heart of how we connect, how we date, and how we form relationships! Up for discussion are the the roles of love, healing, and our childhood family dynamics in dating, and to have this conversation with us is Todd Baratz. Todd is a licensed mental mental health counselor and author of the book “How to Love Someone Without...

On this episode of Flirtations, we're taking on the intriguing world of the "Good Guy with a Bad Boy Edge!" What makes this combination so irresistible? How can you navigate the unique dynamics of such a fella? What about dating this guy?! Whether you're drawn to the dependable nature of the good guy or the thrill and mystery of the bad boy, this episode offers something for you! With our guests T...

In this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Allison KT on the show to help take on some of the most crucial aspects of dating that will help you date with much more clarity, confidence, and calm! We start off by break downing what boundaries are, how you will use them in your dating life, and why you need them! Boundaries will be one of the cornerstones of your dating journey. But we couldn't stop...

On this episode of Flirtations is reality tv star and podcast host Courtney Revolution and together, we're gonna explore how the media influences our dating lives and shapes our perceptions - and expectations - of love. From reality tv dating shows to social media, and the roles of celebrity and influencer culture on our dating lives, we're getting into all the ways the media impacts the ways we d...

We're dating on the apps today y'all and swiping RIGHT on this episode! On the show for this conversation is Damona Hoffman, dating coach extraordinaire, online dating expert, author, podcast host, and dating correspondent for the Drew Barrymore Show (among other accolades)! Damona takes us through the process of using the dating apps as a tool to meet potential dates and find long lasting romance...

Is fear holding you back? In flirting? In dating? In love? In life? I wanted to create a standalone (solo!) episode all about FEAR. Fear has been one of the most present feelings, emotions, states of being, states of mind ... that I have carried with me for my whole life. I still carry fear with me, but I no longer allow it to keep me from LIVING. In this episode, I share the six ways fear present...

Is rejection truly redirection? What are some other ways to think about rejection in dating? How can you deal with ghosting if it happens? What about a breakup, help! What if you're not feeling a connection and need to end it, but find it difficult to do so? In this episode of Flirtations, our guest, Sarah Rice, and I will get into all the ways rejection happens in dating and offer reframes to thi...

What do you think about the spark? Does it need to be there right away? Can it grow over time? How long should you give it to develop? Does the spark even matter? What about chemistry? How does that factor into things?  What role does attraction play in dating? Both physical and emotional attraction? In this episode, myself and our guest Lauren Josephine (@lookingforsomethingserious) will break it...