Hello and Goodbye

There's nothing like trying to manage dating apps during a Pandemic, so Leanna and Jared are here to provide support and helpful tips from their own experiences (including Leanna's very recent experience) with swiping. Dating apps continue to evolve and the people using them continue to evolve, so the two start first with a basic run-down of what has changed and how to navigate things like social...

Ready to find out how to create healthy relationships IN and OUT of the bedroom? Leanna and Jared welcome clinical psychologist and sex therapist, Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy to talk about her expertise in working with couples, both on their relationships and relationship to sex. Dr. Fogel Mersy goes into detail about Gottman theory and how it works in navigating the health of a relationship. She descr...

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...

Have you also experienced that feeling of "did I do the right thing" after a breakup? Leanna and Jared dive into this topic as they share their own personal experiences with getting back together with their exes, how that went and how it's currently going. Leanna also shares more in detail about her recent breakup and current communication with her ex, and talks about the struggles of trauma comin...

Do you know why you're dating? Leanna & Jared welcome Chicago-based writer, host of the podcast New Mindset, Who Dis?, recording artist and the guy who makes meditation look really cool, Case Kenny. Case opens up about his journey of getting into the podcast world, the business behind creating and how it's changed his life. He shares how he got into giving dating advice, how that has affected his...

As 2020 has officially come to an end, Leanna and Jared look back on the good and the bad of the year as they discuss YOUR favorite episodes, their favorite episodes and favorite guests. They reflect on difficult and painful moments of 2020, but also reflect on the positives of the year and recognize personal growth, stronger relationships and the beauty of simplicity. Both Leanna and Jared share...

n this vulnerable and honest conversation about a topic that shouldn't even be present in 2020, Leanna and Jared discuss the difficulties of handling inappropriate situations at work or any other non-romantic settings. Leanna shares personal stories of dealing with uncomfortable situations as a yoga instructor, including an incident that happened recently, and how she went about setting boundaries...

Do you dread the holidays? In this festive episode, Leanna and Jared break down the expectations that come with the holidays including gift giving, meeting the in-laws, being in a new relationship and the joys of being single. They share experiences from their own Christmas past including worst gift experiences, conflict with the in-laws and some bad decision making with new relationships formed d...

Ready to get a look behind the scenes? In this special episode, Leanna and Jared talk about the beginnings of "Hello and Goodbye", including the day Leanna ordered the first mic, came up with the name and the decision to ask Jared to be a part of the show, with the help of a close friend. They share actual text messages as they reminisce back to those first weeks of the show, and then discuss how...

You're in for a treat as Leanna and Jared welcome Dr. Betsy Chung, a psychologist and relationship expert who specializes in self-worth, self-sufficiency and assertiveness. Dr. Betsy shares pieces of her own story that led to her passion of helping others who also struggle with self-worth. She also goes in depth about how this often stems from the relationships with our parents and caregivers and...

Get ready to laugh hysterically as Leanna and Jared share dating stories they haven't shared before, including tennis skirts, church faux pas and male, seduction techniques. They recount each scenario in depth and then spend time breaking each down while being able to laugh at themselves for questionable decisions. They also talk about the election results, the Bachelorette, dating app advice, Net...

This episode will blow your mind as Leanna and Jared welcome special guest, Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick from Evolve Counseling. Dr. Fedrick dives deep into the intricacies of narcissism and codependency, first, breaking the two down and then explaining how this looks in relationships, how it relates to attachment theory and red flags to look for in potential partners. Then they have a discussion about g...

What's your personality type? Leanna and Jared bring on Dave Glaser from the "Believe Be Real Be Bold" podcast to talk about the enneagram! Dave breaks down the enneagram, what it is, how it works and how you can better understand yourself and relationships using this method. Dave also helps Leanna and Jared understand their enneagram type as the two share their results from a recent enneagram ass...

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...

If you want to learn how to establish healthy boundaries and navigate conflict, grab your notebook and get ready to dive in as Leanna and Jared welcome back H&G's "guru" Dr. Morgan from the "Let's Get Vulnerable" podcast and the creator of the E.S.L. (Empowered, Secure, Loved) relationship method. Dr. Morgan offers her knowledge on the topic of setting and creating healthy boundaries, including wh...

In an attempt to have a light-hearted conversation about different preferences on whether or not to date someone who follows your same substance path, Leanna and Jared end up in a deep conversation about the unhealthy effects that alcohol can play into our lives, and Jared gets vulnerable as he opens up about his personal struggles. Leanna also gives some examples of past relationships where there...

Pack your bags because this episode is all about travel! Leanna Joan and Jared Rodrigues discuss different travel situations that may come up when you are traveling with a romantic partner, including, who should pay, how to bring up travel finances with your partner, how to handle normal bodily functions, where to do your "business", how to handle when one partner is a planner and the other is not...

Ready to practice your flirting skills? Leanna welcomes Jared "Psych" Laurence, founder of Modern Flirting and author of "The Psychology of Modern Flirting" and "How to Meet Your Dream Girl Tonight". Jared shares how he got into this business, including his experiences of rejection and depression as a younger man, and then his journey into finding confidence through specific social skills and cons...

It's just Leanna and Jared in this special episode as they talk about trauma. Jared comes to the table with his extensive knowledge and research on the subject and talks about what trauma actually is, different types of trauma, the physical and emotional impacts of trauma and how trauma can affect everyday life. Jared and Leanna then discuss treatment options, the importance of finding treatment a...

Welcome back to the second episode where we take YOUR questions! Leanna and Jared discuss and give their advice about dating app profile suggestions, when to tell if a guy likes you, when you should pursue or stop pursuing someone, if you should date your co-worker, when you should say "I love you", and how Leanna and Jared became friends. The two also banter back and forth in the beginning as the...

You're about to get an inside look into the lives of two driven, intelligent and hilarious matchmakers! Leanna and Jared welcome Lori Zaslow and Jennifer Zucher, founders of Project Soulmate, a boutique, matchmaking service based out of NYC. Lori and Jenn have been doing matchmaking for 13 years and have been on Bravo TV's "Love Brokers". They talk about how they made the natural transition into m...

This one is all about your vee! And men, this is for you, too. Leanna welcomes Natasha Semago, founder and CEO of VeeFresh, to talk about how to keep your vee healthy and fresh. Natasha explains how her own experience with chronic vaginal infections inspired her to start this company that provides solutions for women to maintain a balanced vaginal pH, fight against infections, and help women take...

You've been waiting patiently, and it's finally here! Jared interviews Leanna for round two of "My Story" as Leanna shares details from the time of her engagement up to the first few years of her marriage. They discuss preparing for the wedding, the wedding, honeymoon, the first year of marriage and how Leanna and her ex-husband transitioned into adulthood together, while finishing school, finding...

Ready to dive into love languages? Leanna and co-host, Jared, explore the language of love, from Gary Chapman's book "The Five Love Languages". They talk about how love languages can play into relationships and actually enhance your connection with your partner, friend or even family, as well as, discuss their top love languages and how that has played into past relationships. They also spend the...

You might want to use your earphones for this episode! Leanna welcomes April Davis of "The Vagina Blog" and "The Vagina Blog Podcast" to talk about all things sex! April shares her knowledge around creating healthy sexuality, orgasms, talking with your partner about sex, finding the "g" spot, porn, mixed-libido relationships, letting go of sexual expectations, masturbation, vibrators and casual se...