Hello and Goodbye

SURPRISE! It's H&G's second bonus episode and Leanna and Jared are coming in hot with updates, stories and a listener question in which every dater can relate. Leanna talks in specifics about her break from the podcast, break from dating, and her exciting, upcoming adventure. Jared talks about his recent dating experiences and one experience in particular that explores the financial side of dating...

Are you needing to move past codependency? Leanna and Jared welcome healer and hypnotist, Sasha Tozzi, to unpack the reality of recovering from addiction and codependency. Sasha talks about her journey through her own addiction struggles and how she found herself, which led to her creating the business that she has now in order to help other women who have similar struggles. She talks about her so...

Bring an open mind (pun intended) to this fascinating conversation as Leanna and Jared welcome, special guest, Erin, to tell her story of growing up religious, experiencing sexual trauma, finding her sexuality, finding her voice and eventually finding herself in the world of polyamory. Erin discusses details of three different relationships, each with different characteristics, including love, tur...

Get ready for a very different kind of episode as Leanna starts to share pieces of her story. Jared takes the lead on this one as he guides your host through thoughtful questions that will give listeners a clue into what makes Leanna, Leanna. The two dive into Leanna's earlier years including her growing up a pastor's daughter, what she was like in junior high and high school, her personal struggl...

Consent is STILL sexy! Leanna and "sidekick" Jared welcome guest, Erica Moorer, a Title IX coordinator for a major university, a certified national counselor and a trained sexual assault advocate in the state of California, to talk AGAIN about the importance of communicating consent. However, this time around, Erica focuses on how you can begin that communication from the very start, including pre...

Have you ever wondered if you're not normal for the way you grieve a relationship or situationship? This episode is meant to normalize this process for you, as well as encourage you to feel the feelings that you're feeling! Leanna and Jared welcome special guest and chaplain, Rev. Krista Messam, MDiv, to talk about the different stages of grief, how to grieve in a way that's healthy and how to ask...

Grab your tissues for this vulnerable and heartbreaking episode as Leanna opens up about a recent experience that left her feeling shaken, confused and disposable. She then explains her uncertainties with continuing the podcast and why she and Jared have been discussing whether or not to take a break. They open up about their behind-the-scenes discussions on how to produce a show that provides vul...

Ever been set up on a blind date by the person's mom? In this fun, light-hearted episode, Leanna and Jared share stories of meet cutes and set-ups that either ended in relationships or disasters, or relationship disasters. Jared tells an extended story of his meet cute with a woman he met on a work trip and how it ended full circle with his hotel lobby bathroom shenanigans. Leanna shares why not t...

Are you ready to emBARK on a hilarious episode all about dogs? Leanna and Jared welcome veterinarian, Dr. Lisa Lippman and comedian, Richie Redding from the podcast We Don't Deserve Dogs to talk all things dogs, pets and boning! Dr. Lisa and Richie give a quick background on their own personal journeys that led to pet talk and the spotlight, as well as a look into becoming more than FURiends, how...

Are your biggest turn ons also your biggest fears? In this tantalizing episode, Leanna and Jared discuss how fantasies, fetishes and turn-ons can often come from fear and trauma. They discuss what their biggest turn-ons are, and how they relate to their own intimacy fears and then how to navigate and use these turn-ons in a way that feeds the forbidden desire, but also provides emotional and physi...

Do you know your sign? Leanna and Jared welcome, Imani and Ellen from The Woke Mystix podcast! Both Imani and Ellen are astrology goddesses and spirituality queens and here to talk ALL THINGS astrology, including how signs, elements and planets play into your romantic compatibility! They discuss how they came into this line of work, their journey with astrology and spirituality and what their futu...

TRIGGER WARNING: Leanna and Jared talk openly about sexual assault in the second part of this episode, starting at around minute 40.15. While there are no graphic descriptions, they discuss options for survivors and how best to support and empower a survivor. Leanna also shares a brief, non-descriptive personal scenario, and why she decided to come forward now. In the first part of the episode, Le...

Divorce is hard, period. Add in dating after divorce, and you might find yourself overwhelmed. Thank goodness there are amazing people like Jade Bianca, who helps divorcees find love again! Leanna and Jared welcome Jade, creator of Dating After Divorce, to share her story and wisdom for those who are ready to find love again. Not divorced? No sweat. There's still so much valuable input from Jade t...

Get ready for another episode about trauma as Leanna and Jared welcome Rachel Sellers, to talk about her expertise in trauma and eating disorders, and how the two are intertwined. As the host of "The Rachel Sellers Podcast", Rachel uses her own experience, as well as extensive education to help provide information and resources for those struggling with eating disorders, which includes an understa...

Get your meditation cushion, matcha and vibrator for this special episode, as Leanna and Jared welcome holistic health coach and nutritionist, Jenny Jiles. Jenny shows up to the table with the same knowledge she brings to her clients as she gives listeners an "in" on how holistic health can integrate into your life in as little as five minutes a day. She talks about the benefits of whole foods, me...

There can be a lot of "rules" in the dating world, and Leanna and Jared are here to talk about their thoughts on "how soon is too soon" and if there's ever a "too soon". After some banter about toe sucking, book recommendations, Jared's training and Leanna's active dating life, the two jump into talking about their own experiences when something happened that they felt happened too soon. Leanna ta...

Are you tired of dealing with f*ck boys? Leanna and Jared share their thoughts on how to stop attracting f*ck boys and start attracting what you actually want. Leanna shares details of a recent experience and how she was able to navigate and make the best decision for herself, while Jared goes into the more "clinical" definition of a f*ck boy. The two talk about signs and behaviors that may give c...

What exactly is nonviolent communication (NVC)? Leanna and Jared welcome special guests, Mara and Rory, to talk vulnerably about their discovery and implementation of nonviolent communication, and how their personal exploration and studies of NVC have helped their relationship survive through the pandemic. Jared takes us through the in's and out's of NVC, including observations, feelings, needs an...

How do pre-marital sex, masturbation and sexuality fit within the Christian church? Leanna & Jared welcome Kat Harris, relationship coach, podcast host of "The Refined Collective" and author of her new book Sexless in the City, to talk about how to navigate sex and Christianity.    Kat opens up about her journey as a young woman in the church and the negative influence of purity culture, to the di...

Are you ready for another round of listener questions? Leanna & Jared spend time answering YOUR questions, including how Jared's sober life is going, how to navigate different commitment timelines, what to do when there isn't emotional reciprocity, and last-but-not-least, Jared and Leanna share if they've ever been the "other man/woman." Leanna also opens up about a recent situation that triggered...

Get ready for a sex-positive episode as Leanna and Jared welcome Brittany Policastro! Brittany is a sexual liberation and relationship coach, a sexologist, a practitioner of Authentic Tantra, a writer and a yoga teacher. Brittany comes to this episode as her raw self as she opens up about her story of becoming sexually liberated through working through her anxious attachment style, marrying a secu...

It's an old-school episode, as Leanna and Jared spend the entire episode being vulnerable about current events in both their lives. Jared talks about his recent breakup and limiting beliefs that come up for him as his relationship ends. He talks about the expectation that society plays in men having to be the main sexual driver and how his need for emotional intimacy first is so often misunderstoo...

Are you ready to find your power? Leanna and Jared welcome Teresa Thomas, a licensed family and marriage counselor, life coach and owner of Resilient Love Therapy. Teresa brings her expertise in how to build resilience and empowerment not only within one's self, but also within relationships. She talks about how resilience comes up in times when you're faced with challenges and the three go into a...

It's the episode you all have been asking for! Jared finally shares pieces of his story, including his childhood, his role in his family and what family experiences shaped him, his first romantic and sexual experiences, his first heartbreak and a brief look into his collegiate years. Jared talks vulnerably about his parent's relationship to one another, their divorce and the burden that fell on hi...

In this eye-opening and "vulva"rable episode, Leanna and Jared welcome Hannah Matluck, host of "The V Hive", to talk about her personal experience and knowledge on chronic pelvic pain. Hannah shares her personal journey through pelvic pain, including getting out of a toxic relationship, finding the right doctors and treatment, the discovery of pelvic PT (physical therapy) and finding an amazing pr...