Kinda Dating

“Dating is hard.” “All guys are dicks.” “There are too many options.” These are examples of mindset, and could be setting you back. Relationship coach Anwar White joins Natasha Chandel to share his techniques to improve your dating life by taking control and changing the way you think about it. Is that even possible? Find out in this new episode of Kinda Dating!  Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic...

From June 2017: Ever thought maybe you were meant to be with more than one person? As times change, so do the way relationships look, which is why host Natasha Chandel and author (“The Smart Girl’s Guide to Polyamory”) Dedeker Winston discuss polyamory. Dedeker helps us better understand this specific type of ethical non-monogamy. Are poly peeps just closet commitment-phobes? Do they ever get jeal...

Did you know being funny is a more attractive quality than actual attractiveness? Comedian, writer, actor, Erik Rivera joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about how cultivating a sense of humor can help you get and keep a date! They talk about how to pick up with a joke, avoid negging, and maybe even look at your overall dating life a little more lightheartedly. It’s a… funny episode of...

It’s not just a numbers games, guys! Male dating coach, Connell Barrett, is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share some sure-fire ways for guys to increase their odds of scoring and keeping a date. We cover everything from authenticity to pick-up lines, how to fix up your online profile to handling rejection. It’s an episode of Kinda Dating that will leave you empowered and ready to r...

Dating can take a real toll on our self-esteem. Dating coach, Connell Barrett, joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share tips on how to get your swag back. Is confidence just something you’re born with or can it be cultivated? Why is it so hard to build and so easy to lose? What’s the relationship between confidence and authenticity? Connell answers all this and more in another great episode...

It’s becoming more and more important to be in line about certain hot topics. Comedian Rajiv Satyal joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to discuss which ones actually play a role in your relationship, and which ones you can skip. From feminism to politics, cancel culture to climate change. When should you ask your S.O. on their stance on social issues? Can you date someone with opposing ideolog...

It’s hard to forgive people who have hurt you, and somehow even harder to forgive yourself. But it is possible! Nedra Glover Tawwab, therapist and author (Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself) is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about the importance of forgiveness in our dating journeys. Does forgiving mean forgetting? Where do you start? Why is it so hard?...

If this crazy pandemic has taught us something, it’s that self care and being able to set boundaries are essential to our actual survival. But it’s so damn hard! Nedra Glover Tawwab, therapist and author (Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself) joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to discuss how to identify the areas we need to protect, and how to set healthy boundaries. Nedr...

Dating is a universal experience, but how we date differs around the world. Youtuber and host of Dating Beyond Borders, Marina Iakovleva, joins Natasha Chandel and shares what she’s learned about the dating etiquette in different cities. How do people flirt in, say, Iceland? Are the stereotypes real? What are the rules around sex? All this and more answered in a fun, flirty, worldly episode of Kin...

In honor of our dear friend, Jason Smith's recent passing, we are replaying his episode. Jason was CEO of Starburns Audio, and one of the most spirited, optimistic, and funny people we've ever had the pleasure to work with. We will always love you Jason. Thank you for believing in us. --------------- One of the most common turn-ons is a sense of humor. Head of Starburns Audio, Jason Smith, agrees...

Is it affecting your relationship? Could you, or someone you know, actually have a sex addiction? Dr. Eris and Natasha get into a deep discussion about one of the hardest addictions to affect relationships in the final part of this 3-part series. They discuss what might be lying underneath, when you’ve crossed the line, and how to open up communication. Is there help? What do you do if you’re a pa...

The easiest advice to give, and most frustrating to receive is: just be yourself. WTF does that mean? Relationship coach and host of The Dating Den podcast, Marni Battista, joins Natasha Chandel to share tips on how to be authentic on dates. What’s the balance between putting your best foot forward and being you? Why is it so hard for us to be comfortable with who we are? How does being INauthenti...

Ever dated potential? Then this episode is for you! Comedian, writer Tehran Von Ghasri is on Kinda Dating with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to break down the dilemma between the fantasy in our head about our date versus the reality of the situationship. Why is it so hard for us to see the relationship and people as they are? Is the element of fantasy different for guys and girls? What do we ga...

Is your situationship just going through a phase or it is actually toxic? Kimmy and Liza of the 51 First Dates podcast join Natasha Chandel to talk about unhealthy relationship dynamics. They reveal the subtle signs of a toxic relationship, explain why it can be hard to leave, and share practical exit strategies. It’s an eye-opening new episode of Kinda Dating! GET EXCLUSIVE KINDA DATING MERCH HER...

Did you know you could be smart but not emotionally intelligent? Psychologist and relationship scientist, Dr. Marisa T. Cohen is back with Natasha Chandel to drop some knowledge about what emotional intelligence is and how cultivating it can improve your relationship! What are some signs to figure out if your date is emotionally intelligent? Why is the ability to understand and manage emotions so...

Upset that your love life isn’t going according to schedule? Feel like time is passing you by? Psychologist and relationship scientist, Dr. Marisa T. Cohen joins Natasha Chandel to discuss our often unhealthy attachment to time. Society makes us think we need to hit certain milestones by a set date, and Dr. Cohen helps us break the attachment and anxiety that comes with missing those. What happens...

Valentine’s Day is full of highs and lows whether single or in a relationship. Comedian and actor Vinny Fasline is back and joins Natasha Chandel, Aisha Holden, and Adam Pineless to share their best and worst V-Day dates, advice, gifts, and apps, in hopes to help you have a great one… however you choose to spend it! GET EXCLUSIVE KINDA DATING MERCH HERE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/kinda-dati...

Dating can feel like you’re walking in a field full of mines. But Elite Daily’s Candice Jalili (author of “Just Send the Text”) thinks half the battle is in your head. She joins Natasha Chandel and shares practical tips on how to ease the stress and anxiety that comes with dating to enhance your chances of finding love. The pair discuss taking personal accountability for your dating dilemmas, chan...

We want others to love us, but do we really love ourselves? Plus-size model and influencer Hayley Herms is back with Natasha Chandel to talk about how your relationship with your body affects your dating life. They share their deeply personal stories of body dysmorphia, how it influenced the way they chose partners, and their journey to accepting and loving their bodies just as they are. It’s a ra...

Does being sex positive make someone promiscuous? Rules and ideologies around sex are changing, which is why influencer Hayley Herms joins Natasha Chandel for a candid discussion on their cultivation of a sex positive mindset, what it really means, and breaking down the myths attached with this movement. They discuss the double standards between men and women when it comes to sex, how they evolved...

Sex is an important part of a relationship for most people, but not all. Dr. James Simmons is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to help us understand those who identify as asexual. He dispels the myths around this sexual preference, and shares the path to positive asexual relationships. Are you asexual? Is asexuality a result of past trauma? How do you navigate sex if it’s just not a thin...

Does dating have a deeper purpose? Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik of the Almost 30 podcast join our Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share how to approach your dating life with a spiritual lens. They reveal the life lessons they learned through their relationships (or lack of), discuss the concept of forgiveness after a breakup or toxic ‘ship, how to actually be grateful for the good and ba...

2020 will be a year for the books for all of us. Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden reflect on a year of crazy highs and crazy lows in their personal and love lives. They discuss the deep lessons buried under the mound of a pandemic, the importance of taking down time to reflect, and how to enact change even when NOT making any resolutions. The ladies get super real and personal with what they’ve go...

Coming out as LGBTQA+ is tough at any age, but it’s especially tough for LGBTQA+ adults who are now exploring a new dating pool. Dr. James Simmons helps Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden (who publicly reveals her own personal truths) understand this whole new world. From how to deal with the shame attached with coming out as an adult to practical ways to navigate first dates, the trio discuss it al...

From November 2018: 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 holida...