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Welcome to another episode of the Book of Love Podcast! In this episode, we're tackling three unique dating questions from our listeners. Jean-eva is here to offer insights and advice to help you navigate the complex world of relationships. Question #1: Torn Between the "Nice Guy" and the Ex with Chemistry In our first question, a listener is dating a great guy who is kind and considerate but lack...

Welcome to The Book of Love podcast, where we unravel the mysteries of modern relationships and dating. In this special segment, "Sean's Corner," your host Sean Aucoin, known as the modern-day hitch, delves into candid conversations with an expert in the field. Lloyd Dixon, believes that everyone deserves to experience fulfilling and meaningful connections. Whether you're struggling to find the ri...

Welcome to our 100th episode of the Book of Love! As a special treat, I brought our in house matchmaker Olivia and event coordinator Brittany to open the Book of Love doors and allow you into our office. We discuss their journey of coming onto the Book of Love team, getting on board with our mission of creating a dating culture based on kindness and respect, and create their own unique niche in th...

In this episode, we embark on a heartfelt conversation that dives deep into the intricacies of being single and approaching your 30s. Our guest shares their experiences, insights, and strategies for navigating single life, complete with all its ups and downs.    Join us for a candid, insightful, and empowering conversation on single life in your 30s, and discover the beauty and strength that comes...

In this episode, we dive into the world of modern dating and meaningful connections with the fantastic folks behind Blink Date. With their unique approach to matching, we explore the art of making genuine connections in today's fast-paced dating scene. So, join us for a conversation that might just spark your next great connection. It's time to Blink Date and experience the magic of authentic enco...

Join us as we delve into the world of intimacy, relationships, and personal growth with the remarkable Serena Haines. With her wealth of experience and compassionate approach, Serena sheds light on the complexities of human connections, guiding us toward deeper understanding and fulfillment.    Serena Haines is a renowned Sex, Intimacy, and Relationship Coach. Serena has dedicated her life to guid...

Introducing Boss Talk! A live podcast & networking event hosted by us: Confidence Coach Jess Clerke & Matchmaker Jean-eva Dickie. Join us for an inspiring evening as we dive into our stories of business ownership right here in Halifax! Couple that with a networking event of like-minded individuals, and we have a powerful evening of connection, inspiration and laughter. This is part 1 of 3. Part 2...

This week we welcome back our men's dating coach Sean Aucoin to The Book of Love Podcast. This segment is for our gentlemen listeners and those ladies that would like the male perspective to love and dating. It wasn't until I came to understand how men think, what they value in partnership and how they show love that I was able to transform my dating life.    In this episode Sean takes the time to...

This week we have another Hotline. We answer three questions from our followers.  Q #1: Hello Jean-eva, I need help, my last partner of seven years was a narcissist. It has been three years since that relationship and I started dating six months ago. I met somebody really great but I think it may be too good to be true. I'm not seeing any signs of him being a narcissist but it is going so well. I...

This episode we bring on 'amateur matchmaker' Danielle based in Moncton New Brunswick. Host of Never Not Talking Podcast, we indirectly connected through her podcast and connected on love and connecting people.    She tells her story of becoming a matchmaker, and how the journey has continued. We discuss what holds most people back in dating, and how to prevent blocks and habits from holding us ba...

This week we welcome Alexandra Harbushka. Her life was sent into upheaval when she received a call from her doctor diagnosing her with herpes. After coming to terms with her diagnosis she launched into sharing her story with people just like her, to let them know that their feelings are normal, natural and that they are not victims. She founded Life with Herpes, and online community consisting of:...

Our fourth and final part of our series on attachment styles. We talk to a woman who resonates with an avoidant attachment style. We discussed qualities that resonate with her, which was very eye opening. Becoming a brick wall, not being vulnerable, being the busiest person in the world and canceling dates last minute. Filling your calendar so full, no romantic connection can ever have the time to...

Our third episode of our four part series on attachment styles. We talk to a single woman who has done the work to move from an insecure attachment to a secure attachment. Every journey from insecure to secure is different, but it always takes time and hard work. Majority of the population is securely attached, but as single individuals dating, we tend to run into a lot of insecure attached indivi...

Our second episode of our four part series on attachment styles. We talk to another single man who resonates with an anxious attachment style when dating. We get an insider look into the mindset of a man who is dating while anxiously attached. We will hear stories of neediness, clinginess, putting women on a pedestal, and what I call the "disney effect". This is where anxiously attached individual...

Introducing the first episode of our four part series on attachment styles. We start with a single man who resonates with a fearful avoidant attachment style. Avoidant men often get labeled as f&%k boys, narcissists or just jerks. Our guest describes what is going on behind the scenes of dating as a man with a fearful avoidant attachment. He mentions one scenario that described a lot of my persona...

I'm so happy to be back. Huge apologies for the impromptu four month hiatus, but I'm excited to be back and excited to answer these questions on our Book of Love Hotline. If you are interested in learning more about the Compound Dating Technique community created in January, feel free to follow the following link to learn more:   bookoflovecanada.ca/cdt   Questions answered on today's hotline:   Q...

Hello my amazing Book of Love listeners. This episode is an ode to you. At the end of the year, I was experiencing major burnout. So I took the last two weeks reflecting on my year as a matchmaker. I took some time to reflect on all the couples that were created and wanted to share their unique stories that give us hope for 2023. Each couple taught me a lesson, but these specific couples have uniq...

Friendships in your 30s are HARD. We're not in high school anymore, this stuff takes work! How do we create meaningful friendships as an adult?  Grab your ticket for the upcoming Girls Night Out Roller Disco Night December 1st from 8PM-10PM www.jessicaclerke.com/events Thank you for listening today! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend! Or on your social media and tag me @jess.clerk...

This week, we welcome Danielle from Foxlow Boudoir to discuss confidence and boudoir. Danielle has dedicated herself to building women's confidence with boudoir photography, a growing social media community, and now an on-demand makeup course.   Alongside photographer Jon Davies, she has created a body positive studio in England that celebrates women of all ages, shapes and sizes with empowering b...

This week is a special episode! We have created a new segment called Sean's Corner. Our male dating coach Sean Aucoin takes over the mic to answer questions from both men and women from the male perspective.    He answers questions such as:   1. It's official, being called a creep is my worst nightmare, how do I approach women without being creepy?   2. We had an amazing date, but he said there wa...

This week's episode of the book of love hotline covers a lot of the most asked questions in dating:   Question # 1 - Why do women get angry when using the term "wifey type"? Question # 2 - Who pays for the first date? Question # 3 - What you should know before dating a single parent & what single parents need to know when dating. Question # 4 - What to do when someone is asking hard hitting questi...

This week we sat down with Dr. Joli Hamilton who is the relationship coach for couples who color outside the lines. She is a research psychologist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and AASECT (pronounced ay-sect) certified sex educator. Joli also co-hosts the Project Relationship podcast with her anchor partner, Ken. Joli's been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, NPR, and The Atlantic.  She'...

This week we welcome Amber Duffney, from Amber Duffney Coaching. She helps tween girls develop unshakable confidence so they remain self-assured as they become young women... even when facing the unrealistic expectations society puts on them. She is a Certified Professional Coach and graduated from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching in 2018.   We discuss her unique journey to be...

This week on The Book of Love Podcast, we sat down with Jennifer Calkin, a Masters Level Social Worker registered in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and home province Nova Scotia with 13 years of experience working in both private practice and a charitable organization supporting families of first responders. Both mental health professional and single lady, Jen is here to share her inspiring story and disc...

This week we welcome J iveny  Blair-West, Dating & Attraction Coach and co-author of How to Make the Biggest Decision of Your Life. As a dating coach, she specializes in teaching singles how to bypass superficial attraction strategies and focus on building the sustainable attraction needed to attract a high-quality partner and build a secure and satisfying long-term relationship. Her signature nin...