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154. How To Avoid & Get Out Of Situationships (throwback)
This episode originally aired in October 2022!
Situationships are messy, undefined, and often leave you feeling stuck. In this episode, I break down what a situationship really is, how to tell if you're in one, and why they rarely lead to the kind of relationship you want. I’ll share how to get out of a situationship, whether you're the one who wants more or the one who can’t commit, plus tips on avoiding them altogether. I also answer a listener’s question on recognizing red flags early and share my own experience with a situationship that dragged on for years.
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153. Relationship Anxiety: What It Is And How To Overcome It w/ Natalie Kennedy
This week, I’m joined by Natalie Kennedy, founder of Anxious Love Coach, to talk about her experience with relationship anxiety and Relationship OCD (ROCD). We get into what it looked like in her relationship, the steps she took to work through it, and what “working on yourself” actually means, both in and out of a relationship. We also dive into obsessive thoughts in early dating and relationships, how to recognize when your fears are getting in the way, and practical advice for navigating them. If you’ve ever spiraled over whether your feelings are “right” or questioned a great relationship because of intrusive thoughts, this episode is for you.
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152. How To Tell If They're Emotionally Unavailable (And Signs You Are Too)
In this episode, I'm breaking down what emotional availability is, why it's important, how it relates to attachment style and signs your date isn't emotionally available. I share tips on how to navigate this and when it's a dealbreaker vs not. At the end, I get into signs you might be the emotionally unavailable one and steps to take toward becoming more emotionally available.
Signs someone is emotionally available episode
Questions:
Do I feel secure and confident in where I stand with them?
Do they communicate openly and consistently?
When I express my needs, do they listen and respond?
Do they follow through on what they say?
Do they make space for me in their life?
Do they show up emotionally when I need support?
Are they able to acknowledge their emotions and past relationship patterns?
Do I feel like I can be fully myself around them?
If I were to stop putting in effort, would this relationship still move forward?
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151. Bisexual & Queer Dating: Advice & What To Expect w/ Casey Tanner
In this episode, Casey Tanner, founder of Queer Sex Therapy and The Expansive Group, shares their journey, from navigating insecurities as someone newly exploring queer dating to meeting their current partner. We dive into dating IRL as a queer person, long-distance relationships, and what to do if you're intimidated by dating women. Casey also breaks down common queer sex myths, explores how gender roles translate in queer relationships, and shares mistakes they've made along the way. I love Casey's honest take on how it feels to date women as a woman with zero experience. Even if you’re straight, there’s plenty to learn from this fun conversation!
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150. How To Define & Discuss Your Relationship Needs In Dating (throwback)
In this episode, I'm deep-diving into why knowing your needs in a relationship is important, how I discovered mine and tips for discussing your relationship needs with a partner. Discovering my non-negotiables in a relationship is what kicked off my dating journey and I'm breaking down how you can use them to guide you in your dating journey. You'll learn what needs are, what they're not and what to expect when you bring them up with someone for the first time.
This episode originally aired in November 2022.
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No outdated rules. Just honest, thoughtful advice to help you get what you're after in your dating life, and have fun along the way.
Dating Intentionally will help you navigate modern dating with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you're dating after a big break up, trying to avoid past mistakes, or just tired of swiping aimlessly, this show will guide you to make decisions that align with your values while actually enjoying the dating process.
Hosted by Talia Koren, this show dives into real, practical strategies to help you attract the right matches, build connection, and move toward your dream relationship. Talia shares advice based on her real-life experience of going on 150ish dates with over 60 people in under a year until she met her husband (on Hinge)! You'll hear no-nonsense advice from her and guest experts, therapists, and authors to implement into your dating life today.