ProgressPure

After taking a 3 year break from podcasting and vlogging, I've come back with a vengeance, a baby daddy, husband and best friend. From a successful Hinge date back in May 2021 me and Jakob got married in December 2022 and in March 2024 we welcomed our beautiful baby daughter, Mila. In this episode we chat about how we met, our expectations and what happened on our first date. For our family vlogs,...

#49 In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast Molly has the pleasure of chatting with hosts, Molly DeMellier and Erica Spera of Shooters Gotta Shoot podcast. They discuss the all too frequent 'dating games', their personal experiences of dating during Covid, when can you FaceTime your crush, Covid tests Vs STI tests and more. Follow Shooters Gotta Shoot podcast at @shootersgottashoot, Erica at...

#48 In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast, Molly chats with meditation teacher, life coach and speaker, Virat Chirania. They discuss Chirania's own personal journey with meditation, how he changed his life from living in the US; on track to the 'American Dream' to helping people around the world find peace and home within themselves. Mindful concepts and emotions including doubt, anger, anx...

#47 In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast, Molly has the pleasure of chatting to Irish journalist and author, Megan Nolan. Nolan's work includes essays, fiction and reviews which have been published widely including in The New York Times, The White Review, The Sunday Times, The Village Voice, The Guardian and in the literary anthology, Winter Papers. In this episode they discuss Nolan's deb...

#46 Dating Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast Molly chats with Shaun Galanos, love coach and speaker teaching communication and intimacy skills for better, more loving relationships. Find Shaun @thelovedrive 

#45 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly has the absolute pleasure of talking to YouTube vlogger and author from Norfolk, Harmony Nice. Harmony has written a book titled: 'Wicca: a Modern Guide to Witchcraft and Magick' and created a tarot card deck for growing and healing which can be found here https://www.harmonynice.co.uk/publications . Harmony Nice's vlogs give an insight into h...

#44: In this episode of the Progress Pure Podcast, Molly and digital artist, Joe Sabia sit down to discuss what it's like being Director to one of the world's most successful digital series: 73 Questions with Vogue, how the series came about, his journey to becoming the Vice President of Creative Development at Conde Nast Entertainment, what he's learned along the way and what advice he has to giv...

#43 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly has the absolute pleasure of talking with digital media creator, artist and TikTok legend, Estefani Pessoa, aka @hellotefi. In this episode they discuss: growing up, boundaries, the 'Cool Girl' trope, Tefi's life journey, her experience dating, her fiancé, how to take a compliment, dealing with negative comments and so much more. Find Tefi at...

#42 Debate Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly and bffe to the podcast; Judah, sit down to discuss the controversial debate around vaccines. They discuss the history of vaccines, what the anti-vax arguments are, how long they've been around, how they've changed over time, specifically the Covid-19 jab and whether and at what point do the rights over our bodies end and our du...

#41 In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast, Molly has the pleasure of chatting with Will Storr, an award-winning journalist and novelist whose work has appeared in the Guardian, Sunday Times, The New Yorker, and the New York Times. His books include Selfie: How the West Became Self-Obsessed, The Unpersuadables: Adventures with the Enemies of Science, The Hunger, The Howling of Killian Lone a...

#40 Dating Series: In this episode of The ProgressPure Podcast, Molly talks with We Met At Acme's host Lindsey Metselaar. We Met At Acme is a podcast about millennial dating in NYC. In this episode Lindz and Molly discuss: dating older, the Freudian Complex of whether being attracted to men who are like your dad is true, previous relationships, horoscopes and whether you should always let men 'cha...

#39 Debate Series: in this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly marks International Women's Day by sparking up debate with Jen Atkin, Miss Great Britain of 2020 by exploring whether pageants can be empowering for women. Insta: @jenatkinuk #ChooseToChallenge #IWD #InternationalWomensDay

#38 It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week so this week on The Progress Pure podcast Molly takes a break from the usual dating, debating and 'simply existing' structure to talk to writer, content creator and mental health advocate, Tasha Kleeman on her personal experience with anorexia, eating disorders in general, how they intertwine with identity, seeking support, denial and the road to recovery. T...

#37 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly is joined by Certified Clinical Nutritionist with her Masters in Sports Nutrition: Autumn Bates. We answer your questions and discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting, any links to eating disorders, tips for beginners, decreasing bloating, how intermittent fasting is different to dieting, what breaks your fast, what's the best fasting spli...

#36 Dating Series: In this episode of the Progress Pure Podcast, Molly is joined by renowned Dr Raj Persaud to discuss seduction, how to maximise your chances of finding the 'right' person, what factors contribute to the longevity of a relationship, the effects of dating apps in terms of how we try to seduce and the controversy around his TEDx talk.  Raj is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has w...

#35 Debate Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly and Judah sit down to discuss how governments and corporations are taking advantage of Covid to bypass privacy, how biometrics are being used, autocratic regimes using data against us, SenseTime, Uyghurs in China, and the potential future of surveillance.  How you can help Uyghurs:  Sign this petition http://chng....

#34 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly sits down with Elisa and Lily, the mother-daughter duo who co-founded multimedia platform, StyleLikeU. In this episode they discuss vulnerability, how their perspectives on their own body and style have changed, their relationship to one another, the journey of their esteemed 'The What's Underneath Project' and any advice they have.&nbsp...

#33 Dating Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly has the pleasure of sitting down with writer, social entrepreneur and cultural curator, Michell C. Clark to discuss his path to marriage, what that journey has been like during lockdown and how their relationship has reaffirmed his belief in fate and destiny. Molly and Michell also discuss anxiety, vulnerability and how taking...

#32 Debate Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly and Judah sit down to debate whether free speech should have limitations, should politicians be allowed on Twitter at all, is free speech a Left vs Right issue, are universities stifling free speech and can you even call yourself a democracy with limitations? 

#31 in this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly has the joy of speaking with family friend, life guru, Kundalini yoga teacher, former real estate creative director and internationally recognised events creative director, Michael Stern. From an aristocratic, New York, Jewish family, Michael shares his experience coming out in the 70s, the legendary party scene of Studio 54, finding his iden...

#30 Dating Series: in this first episode of 2021 Molly discusses her biggest learnings from some of the personal development and Buddhism books she read and how accepting yourself can be a necessary step in the world of dating. Some of her recommended reads include: 'The Art of Happiness', 'the Heart of the Buddha's Teaching', 'Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind', 'Goals!', 'The Beauty Myth', 'The Score Ta...

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #29 Debate Series. In this silly episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, we scroll through Reddit finding some controversial and divisive 'Would You Rather' scenarios while simultaneously oversharing some embarrassing personal stories. Merry Christmas! 

#28 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly has the pleasure of talking to Hilary Sheinbaum about giving up alcohol and her career path to being a journalist for The New York Times, Forbes, Elle, USA Today and more. To buy Hilary's book 'The Dry Challenge' you can pre-order it on Amazon here , released December 29th, 2020. Hilary's IG: @hilarywritesny  Thank you to my fr...

#27 Dating Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly sits down with Jonah Feingold and Ilana Dunn to discuss the labels 'exclusivity'   VS being someone's girlfriend, boyfriend or whatever term you use to highlight you're moving to the next stage in your romantic relationship.  To follow Jonah check out his instagram @jonahfeingold and upcoming movie @datingandnewy...

#26 Debate Series: In this episode of the ProgressPure Podcast, Molly sits down with friend, Luca Marchal, to discuss whether heterosexual men and women can just be friends, or whether there is always some level of attraction. They also discuss what that means if your bisexual, whether sex could better a friendship, platonic relationships and their own personal experiences of friends 'with benefit...