Kinda Dating

Though we’ve done a full episode (#17) on this with comedian Dave Weasel, Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden give the basic scoop on this popular situationship. Can friends with benefits ever convert to a relationship? How do you set the ground rules for this? Is catching feelings inevitable? The duo take your questions on this and more in another mini episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us: FB, IG, TW:...

It’s officially a new year, and for 2019 Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden want you to learn to love yourself! While you’re reeling over why s/he left the relationship, a question the girls answer, they also encourage some self love. But what does that even mean? How does one love oneself? What are the benefits and how can doing this seemingly small but daunting task change your life? Listen to thi...

It’s hard to be in the dating game when you can’t get a date. Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden share some of their likes and dislikes in being approached. They also reveal how much effort you should put into the object of your affection. How long is too long to wait around for them to realize they like you? How hard are you supposed to try? The girls tell it like it is in this mini episode of Kind...

Sometimes you and your partner’s friends just don’t vibe. So, do you have to hang out with them? There are ways to handle the awkward situations. And what if your dealbreakers are mad superficial? How much is too much? Which ones are worth keeping and which ones do you just gotta grow up about? Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden take listener questions in another honest mini episode of Kinda Dating!...

We’re taking listener questions for the holidays! Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden do a quick dip into the use of ultimatums and when you should become exclusive? The pair weigh the pros and cons of getting what you want with an ultimatum, and how to handle the pesky convos around your relationship status. Check out this fun little mini-episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB...

One of the most common turn-ons is a sense of humor. Head of Starburns Audio, Jason Smith, agrees and sits with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share the secret behind his marriage. The trio break down the different types of humor because some are negative, how to look at the bright side of life, and why being able to laugh can solve a lot of your problems. All this and more in this, yup, fun-...

Dating is time consuming so it’s better to weed out potentials from duds. Jenna Birch, author of “The Love Gap” and new CEO of the Plum dating app, is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden with tips on how to spot those pesky commitment phobes. The ladies share their experiences and povs on everything from classic signs to attachment styles on this fun, thought-provoking episode of Kinda Dati...

The holidays can be a great time, but also extremely stressful whether you’re single or booed up. Which is why Leah Knauer, comedian and Basic Witches podcast host, sits with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about how to navigate these crazy waters. From how to handle the annoying “so are you seeing anyone?” questions to what is an appropriate gift for your first holiday together, the girl...

How fast or slow a relationship moves can be a make or break! Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray of HowStuffWorks’ The Daily Zeitgeist podcast are back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talkabout the right pace of a relationship. When are you supposed to hit the milestones of being exclusive, “I love you” etc.? How do you tell someone to slow down if it’s going too fast? Is there a way to get your...

Did you know your spit could actually be a turn-on or off?! HowStuffWorks’ The Daily Zeitgeist podcasters Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray sit down with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about some of the more uncommon, even subconscious factors that play into who you might be attracted to. From color to your tears (yeah, you read correctly), they break down some secret reasons behind that chemi...

Is age really but a number? Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus of The Bechdel Cast podcast are back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to shed light on if you should date younger or older. Maturity, priorities, stamina (you know what we're talking about), the chicas break down the pros and cons of each age group, including the forgotten “your age-ers”. Remember them? The girls also give advice to...

Is Prince Charming the cause of your dating woes? Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus of The Bechdel Cast podcast join Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to break down how your favorite movies, and especially those romcoms, might be ruining your love life. From setting unrealistic expectations to the fairytale of happily ever after, the girls critique the most beloved tropes, all in the hopes of settin...

There are already so many complicated parts of dating, now add the cultural nuances that come with being an immigrant into the mix! Ethnically Ambiguous podcasters Anna Hossnieh and Shereen Lani Younes are back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to discuss the challenges of trying to find love the traditional North American way while feeling the pressure of holding onto their immigrant heritage...

Family is an important part of many relationships and some are more involved than others. Ethnically Ambiguous podcasters Anna Hossnieh and Shereen Lani Younes join Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share their experiences with their parents in their dating lives. How do you set boundaries? When is too much involvement? Why does their approval matter at all? The girl squad get super candid about...

Dating is hard because we put our happiness in other people’s hands. Happiness coach, Rob Mack, and author of “Happiness From The Inside Out” is back with Natasha Chandel to talk about finding that real inner joy and taking back your power. Can being happy make other areas of your life work better? Are happy people more attractive? All this and more in another fun, enlightening, happy episode of K...

You thought you had a great date, y’all have been texting it up, then suddenly the person disappears! WTF?! Happiness coach, Rob Mack, and author of “Happiness From The Inside Out” joins Natasha Chandel in shedding light on the real reasons why someone ghosts and how to manage the inevitable disappointment. That said, is there ever a good reason to ghost someone? The pair get honest about their gh...

Communication is the key to all relationships, yet most of us don’t know how to do it right. Relationship expert, Dr. Eris explains the Process Communication Model to help determine the way you (and your partner) best communicate so y’all can talk to each other in the right language! Why? Because they say, if you want to get your point across, talk to someone in a way they would understand, not th...

ationship expert Dr. Eris is back with Natasha Chandel and this time is sharing her insight on love addiction.

Endlessly swiping and meeting weirdos? Andrew Miller of the new dating app, Crown Dating, by the Match Group (masterminds behind Tinder, Match.com) shares insider secrets with Natasha Chandel on how to increase your chances of success with online...

Mixing and mingling across cultures is pretty common nowadays but is it really as easy as it seems? “Dancing With The Stars” alum Anna Trebunskaya (Russian) and her husband, actor/producer, Nevin Millan (Indian and Croatian) join Natasha Chandel...

For a lot of people, dating is a never-ending ritual of disappointment. It’s hard to keep your spirits up when you keep meeting duds! Well, celebrity dating and empowerment coach (E!’s Famously Single) and new “Man Whisperer” podcast host,...

For the last year or so, the world has been taken by storm with the #MeToo movement. Girls and guys are both revealing their encounters with sexual assault, harassment and unwanted sexual advances. It’s gotten a lot of people on edge, especially guys. So, how do you navigate the new dating waters without crossing boundaries? How do you flirt without being considered a creep? What’s allowed and not...

Sex health author and Girl Boner podcast host, August McLaughlin, is back with host Natasha Chandel to share secrets on how to keep the fire alive at whatever stage of the relationship you’re at! Is it normal to hit a plateau? They talk...

So, one person’s loins are always on fire and the other’s is on the cooler end. Sex health author and Girl Boner podcast host, August McLaughlin, takes Natasha into a deep dive into managing differing libidos. How can you address the issue? Are...

Tinder and dating apps have made it easy to hook up and move on, but there’s a good argument for the long game. Celebrity dating and empowerment coach (E!’s Famously Single), Laurel House, drops some knowledge to Natasha Chandel about the dating...