The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast

In this episode of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, Cristina Gonzalez, the Curvy Girl Dating Coach, delves into the intriguing topic of AI flirting apps. She shares her initial experiences with these digital companions and discusses their potential to reduce dating anxiety while highlighting their limitations in fostering genuine human connection. Cristina emphasizes the importance of real-world pra...

In Episode 35 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, Cristina Gonzalez, a curvy girl dating coach, discusses the benefits and value of hiring a dating coach. She shares how a dating coach can help you gain confidence, improve self-worth, and effectively communicate to attract the right person. Cristina highlights her personal journey, the misconceptions about dating coaches, and how tailored strategies...

In Episode 34 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, Cristina addresses the unique challenges and joys of dating during the hot spring and summer months for plus-size women. She shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on managing body insecurities, sweating, and chafing while maintaining confidence. Cristina underscores the importance of mindset, wearing comfortable and flattering outfits, and e...

In Episode 33 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, Cristina Gonzalez, the Curvy Girl Dating Coach, draws inspiration from the TV show Ted Lasso to explore the importance of belief in oneself when it comes to dating. Cristina shares her personal journey of overcoming self-doubt related to societal pressures about weight and finding love. She emphasizes that self-belief is crucial for cultivating healt...

Episode 32: Challenging Shitty Thoughts about Plus-Size Women in Relationships In Episode 32 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, host Cristina Gonzalez addresses the common yet harmful thought that plus-size women in relationships with average-sized men must have been skinny when they met. Cristina explores the origins of this belief, how societal norms perpetuate it, and the negative impact it has...

In Episode 31 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, host Cristina discusses how to refresh and revitalize your dating life as the season changes to spring. Drawing parallels between physical spring cleaning and emotional and social media detox, Cristina shares tips on updating dating profiles, reassessing non-negotiables, cultivating a positive mindset, and getting out of comfort zones. She emphasizes...

In this episode of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, Cristina dives into the topic of 'floodlighting' in dating, which refers to oversharing or trauma dumping early in a relationship. Cristina shares her own experiences and insights, discusses the intentions behind floodlighting, and explores its potential impact on relationships. She also references a Vice article and Brene Brown's ta...

In Episode 29 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, Cristina shares her extensive experiences with solo travel, recounting trips to places like Virginia, Mexico, Nashville, and more. She discusses the personal growth, friendships, and life lessons she's gained throughout her journeys. She offers practical advice on budgeting, safety, overcoming travel anxieties, and exploring new destinations ind...

In this episode of 'The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast,' host Cristina welcomes DJ Robinson, creator of Playing4Keeps, a dating app and host of the Playing4Keeps Podcast. DJ shares her journey of creating the app based on her personal dating experiences and the need for deeper compatibility. They discuss topics like toxic relationships, self-improvement, and DJ's innovative board games a...

In this episode of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, Cristina shares her 'Word of the Year' for 2025—Connection. Cristina explains the significance of choosing a word annually, emphasizing personal and relational growth. She discusses various strategies for deepening her connections with herself, her loved ones, and her clients, including solo dates, daily journaling, and being more intenti...

In Episode 26 of the Curvy Girl Dating Podcast titled 'He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not,' Cristina discusses how to discern a man's genuine interest in you. Drawing from her personal dating experiences, Cristina emphasizes the importance of consistent communication, active listening, and thoughtful date planning. She shares insights on how to identify superficial behaviors, such as flak...

In Episode 25 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, Cristina discusses strategies to eliminate negativity from your dating life as you enter 2025. Building on the previous episode, she shares personal experiences and offers guidance on avoiding negativity by not dwelling on past relationships and embracing a positive mindset. Cristina emphasizes the importance of learning from past experiences without...

In Episode 24 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, Cristina introduces the series 'Leaving Negativity in 2024.' She reflects on her experience with negative self-talk and common complaints shared in online communities. Cristina offers actionable steps to identify and counteract negative thinking patterns, emphasizing the importance of replacing negative self-talk with positive affirmations....

In Episode 23 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, host Cristina reveals why Dating Sunday, January 5th, is the biggest online dating day of 2025 and provides tips on how to make the most of it. She discusses the surge in online dating activity during New Year's and the importance of having a positive attitude. Cristina shares data from Tinder and other dating apps to highlight the increased cha...

In Episode 22 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, Cristina shares her reflections from a recent family vacation in Mexico. She discusses learning the importance of moderation with drinking, her struggles with body image and the hesitation to wear a two-piece bathing suit, and the value of embracing and cherishing moments with loved ones. Cristina highlights the significance of self-acceptance, the j...

In Episode 21 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, Cristina shares valuable advice on maintaining body positivity and confidence during the holiday season. Drawing from her own experiences, she addresses common challenges such as judgmental comments about weight and appearance, and offers practical strategies to manage them. Cristina emphasizes the importance of mindset, self-care routines, and setti...

In Episode 20 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, Cristina Gonzalez discusses the importance of setting healthy boundaries in dating. Drawing from her own experiences, she emphasizes self-reflection, communication, and respect for both one's own boundaries and those of others. Cristina shares personal stories, such as avoiding physical contact on first dates and ensuring safety by meeting in pu...

In Episode 19 of The Curvy Girl Dating podcast, Cristina addresses the '3 Message Rule,' a strategy to streamline online dating by quickly identifying unsuitable matches. She discusses recognizing red flags such as demands for additional pictures, pervy and inappropriate messages, and profiles lacking effort or information. Cristina emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, identi...

In this episode of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, host Cristina discusses her journey from dating struggles to success and introduces Sara Fisk, host of The Ex-Good Girl Podcast. Sara shares her insights on dating, overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, and the importance of self-awareness in relationships. The discussion touches on dating within societal and religious expectations, creating authe...

In Episode 17 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, Cristina delves into the fears that often hold people back from dating, especially plus-size women. Drawing from her own experiences, she identifies key fears such as not being good enough, fear of judgment or criticism, and fear of getting hurt. Cristina emphasizes the importance of self-validation, embracing authenticity, and using positive self-ta...

This episode of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast features an enlightening conversation with Natalie Fayman, owner of No Limits Coaching. Host Cristina Gonzalez delves into Natalie's transformative journey from a stressed-out veterinarian to a life coach specializing in mindset shifts. They discuss powerful techniques for overcoming emotional eating, stress, and the pitfalls of unhealthy relation...

In this episode of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, host Cristina Gonzalez talks with Elaine Proulx, a health and wellness coach, about the importance of self-care for women who tend to put others first. They discuss how societal pressures can lead to ignoring personal needs and how setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life. The conversation cover...

In the 14th episode of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, host Cristina discusses self-love and dating with guest Andrea Katen, a business growth coach and owner of Avenity Business Solutions. Cristina and Andrea share personal experiences about body image and societal expectations, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and confidence in dating. Andrea shares her journey of being plus-size and...

In episode 13 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, host Cristina welcomes her first guest for season two, Temetria McVea, host of the Curate Your Life Podcast. Temetria shares her life journey, including her late marriage, divorce, and how she turned to coaching to rebuild her life. They discuss the importance of creating a life you love, even in singlehood, and share personal stories about valuing o...

In Episode 12 of The Curvy Girl Dating Podcast, host Cristina discusses the importance of neutralizing the word 'date' and stripping it of the anxiety and pressure it often carries. Sharing insights from her own 10-year dating journey, Cristina urges listeners to focus on self-love and authenticity, treating dates as simple human interactions instead of high-stakes evaluations. She provi...