In this Flirtini today, we're doing some flirting, ya'll! No matter where you're at in the dating process, whether you're heading into a first date, a tenth date, or looking to get back out there in the future, this episode is for you! As we answer the question, "How can you have more engaging conversations - and flirts - on a date?" All is revealed inside for just how you'll take things to the next level and develop deeper connections, which is what the flirt is ultimately all...

On this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Tal Fish to the show, a licensed mental health counselor, to have a conversation with us about trauma. In this complex, sometimes misunderstood, and yet highly relevant topic, we hold the space to go deep and talk about trauma, which many of us will experience at some point in our lives. And when a trauma happens, whether it's a single event or something we experience multiple times, often we feel like something changes within us. We may feel unsure...

In this powerful episode of Flirtations, we welcome two Flirties to the show to share with us their stories of surviving and thriving after a narcissistic relationship. Our guests, Madeline Beeler and Randi Markowitz, share their personal experiences of being in relationships with narcissistic partners and, through their stories, we explore the signs of narcissistic behavior, the emotional toll it takes, and the journey towards healing, self-discovery, and what comes next. What you'll hear...

Flirties! It's the first Q&A Flirtini! In this one today, I answer three dating questions that were submitted! ➡️ Question 1: When I meet someone, I automatically ask myself, “Is this my future partner?”  How can I stop doing that and enjoy the dating process more? ➡️ Question 2: I tend to rush a connection and go into codependency mode. What can I do about this? If things have moved too fast, is it too late to slow things down? What could I say? ➡️ Question 3:  I think someone is...

On this episode of Flirtations, we welcome the incredible Dana Flaherty to share with us her story of healing from a relationship with a narcissist. If you've ever found yourself trapped in the harmful cycle of narcissistic abuse, this episode offers hope, guidance, and inspiration for reclaiming your power and why the best is yet to come. Today, we'll get into: How it begins:  How does the narcissist show up in the early stages of dating? Are there early signs to look for? The Turning Point:...

Coming up in this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Yanni Dimitri, the co-founder of No Ghosts Official, to the show to have a conversation with us all about ghosting! Ghosting, the act of suddenly cutting off all communication with someone without explanation, can leave you feeling confused, hurt, and searching for answers. Today, we hope to help you find those answers! Some of what we'll explore inside: Are there different types of ghosting? Why does it happen? What can you do if you are...

It's the first ever guest Flirtini! In this Flirtini, we welcome author and psychotherapist Lisa Brateman to the show to have a conversation with us about intimacy! Intimacy goes beyond physical connection—it's about emotional closeness, trust, and mutual understanding. So how can we create it in dating and in our relationships? Join us as we break down what intimacy truly means, discuss practical ways to create and nurture it, and explore strategies to overcome the challenges in developing...

On the show today, we are joined by Jessica Stahl, creator of the indelible @vanillcooldance, to have an empowering conversation with us all about shame. Indeed, shame is an incredibly strong emotion that can hold us back from fully embracing our authentic selves. Shame can keep us repeating the same patterns of beliefs and behaviors, and affect how we show up for ourselves. Shame can certainly impact our dating lives and how we form connections, too! But what if we could date...

When is the last time you witnessed the power of your own voice? Maybe you're like Benjamin, it was today, fool! Or maybe it's been while? Finding my own voice and starting this Flirtcast didn't come easily. I've struggled for most of my life to even just connect to my voice and that's the inspiration for this episode today. To hopefully help you in connect to your voice, find it if it's gone away, or perhaps discover it like you never have before. We welcome Nick Higgs the Singer to the show...

It's a Flirtini all about flirting! I open this conversation with what flirting is and WHY flirting is so important in dating and relationships! I believe flirting creates and maintains intimacy, which you can think of as a cozy closeness centered around connection and vulnerability. And that's hot!  So whether you're in a long term relationships and things are going well or maybe you're on the other end of the spectrum and it's gotten a little dry, the flirt is here to save the day. Once we...

What is connection? And why is connection so important? Not just for our hearts, but for our overall health and wellbeing? What about loneliness? In many ways the inverse of connection, how does loneliness impact our lives? Mentally? Emotionally? Physically? In this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Jemma Sbeg to the show, creator and host of the "Psychology of Your 20's Podcast" to have a conversation with us all about connection and loneliness. What drives our need for connection? What are...

Flirities, on the show today is Emma Cole and we're gonna be doing some healing, y'all! Emma has turned her experiences healing from a toxic relationship into a powerful mission to help other women - and some gay men! - thrive in their single lives and prove that life doesn’t stop when you’re not in a relationship. Rather, life can be more fulfilling than ever! We’ve got several topics coming up for you today, including decentering dating and not settling for anything less than what you truly...

Flirty! Do you like them? Or are you delulu?! In this Flirtini, I share how you can tell the difference! First, we focus on delulu, shorthand for delusion, as we also bring in obsession, infatuation, and limerence for this part of the discussion! I think all of these states and experiences are cut from the same cloth and right at the top, I share exactly what it means to be delulu - and why we go there! Then, I talk about what it means to have genuine interest for someone, what that looks...

On this episode of Flirtations, we're joined by dating coach and entrepreneur Tisia Saffold who is going to spill the dating tea with us and share all the big sister dating advice you wish you knew, but maybe haven't heard before ... until now! Here's what you can expect from this episode: Why you can’t date potential (and the mindset shift you need right now if you are) How to choose yourself vs. waiting to be “chosen” in dating How to date with detachment, manage your emotions and anxiety,...

In this episode of Flirtations, we're getting into the nuances of dating and ADHD with our guest, Kaleigh Smith. If you've got ADHD and you're dating, this episode is for you! Here's what you can expect: What ADHD is and what happens in the ADHD brain Traits and characteristics of ADHD, what does it look like day to day? How does ADHD impact the way we date, form relationships, and make connections? What are some communication tips for the ADHD dater? How can you regulate emotions with...

In this episode of Flirtations, we're breaking cycles, y'all! Cuz you are what? A cycle breaker! With our incredible guest for this conversation, mindfulness coach and TEDx speaker Jessica Amos, we’ll explore how to break free from three types of cycles that play out in our dating lives - and beyond. First, we'll look at generational cycles, or the cycles that become familiar to us through our childhood. These cycles take hold because of how we are raised, they form by making observations of...

Today we're asking the question "what the heck is happening out there dating?!" with Ryan Sheldon, author of the new book, "F*ckboys are Boring:  A Gay Man's Guide to Dating (for everyone)."  We'll take on the topic of the f*ckboy, how he dates, how you can spot him, and what you can do with your boundaries so you don't get emotionally caught up in their web! Unless you want to date the f*ckboy for some fun, in which case we have some tips for you, too! Ryan also shares about his experiences...

Maybe today you find yourself looking to date for the first or for the first time in a long time. Perhaps you're recently coming off an extended dating break or you're single again after a long term relationship. And you don't know where to start. Flirty, I got you! In this Flirtini, I've got a plethora of tips for where to even begin in dating! First, I share five mindset practices that will help you immensely as you get back out there dating, but I'm not going to share them in the notes....

Ooooo flirties ... today on Flirtations, we welcome Anna Kristina to the show, creator of the viral Black Cat/Golden Retriever theory in dating on Tik Tok and founder of the Black Cat Academy to share with us allll the details about this wildly popular - and transformational - approach to dating. We'll learn from Anna what it means to be a black cat with her "3 principles of black cat energy" and how the dynamics between the black cat and golden retriever play out in early dating. We'll also...

Confidence is one of the most alluring, captivating, and powerful qualities a person can have ... yet it can also be one of the most elusive! In the first official confidence! episode of Flirtations, we welcome superstar Silky Nutmeg Ganache on the show to inspire us to be our most authentic, confident selves! Throughout this conversation, we answer questions like: Where does confidence come from? Is it something we're born with? How do you build it, create it? Can you feel confident in some...

Welcome to the very first Flirtini on Flirtations! Today, we're hopping in the emotional C.A.R. to answer the question, "How can I know if they are ready to date?" We'll also using this tool to answer the same question for yourself - how to know if you're ready to date! I love a good acronym and C.A.R. stands for capacity, availability, and readiness. While I will always advocate for clarity through communication - simply asking them if they are ready - we all know dating isn't *always* this...

On this episode of Flirtations, we're going from first impression to first date, y'all! Let's set the scene. You walk into a party. A singles event. Networking get together. Really any social situation where you're looking to mix 'n mingle ... and maybe come away with a first date at the end of it all! This is where today's episode takes place! As we answer questions like ... How can you break the ice? Do first impressions really matter as much as we think? What are some conversation tips?...

Today we're taking a peek behind the curtain into the dating lives of European royals! For this conversation, we welcome Amanda Matta to the show, who has captivated over 2+ million followers on social media as an expert on the British crown and European royals! We'll be flirting with royalty and having a lot of fun, asking questions like ... Why are royal relationships so intriguing? And inspiring? How do the royals date? What might their Tinder or Hinge profiles say? What are some little...

Are you ready to date deliciously?! On this episode, we welcome Torah Cents, who is going to give us all the details on how to infuse more fun, passion, pleasure, and desire into your dating life for an ultimately delicious experience! We'll hear how to date deliciously on the apps and in person, creating engaging conversations that are sure to keep things interesting - and lead to to dates! Of course we've got some tips on how to flirt deliciously, too! But that's not all. We'll be talking...