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Barbie Does Dating is here to help you navigate the joys and horrors of dating in the modern world with stories, humor, guest hosts and even the occasional piece of good advice, all from people who just happen to be Mormon. Listen as the eternally single collaborate with the happily married as they lament the woes of dating profiles and staying relevant in the midst of a world consumed by technology.

Barbie Berg


    • May 13, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    Dating During Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 38:34


    Dating while on lockdown can seem impossible, but we know it can be successful!  In this episode, hear from the experts Lauren Hardenbrook and Kristin Sokol give you tips on […] The post Dating During Covid appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Dating during COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 38:34


    Dating during COVID is a super complex and the very virtual experience. How do you meet people while stuck on zoom? Should you wait to date till this all blows over? This is our first video zoom podcast episode with Steve and Barbie, as well as Dating Coaches Kristin Sokol and Lauren Hardenbrook. Does COVID […] The post Dating during COVID appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Take a hint!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 44:16


    In this episode we talk about the subtle art of hinting.  Does it work?  Should you do it?  Is it a game or is it flirting?  Are they helping or […] The post Take a hint!!! appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Take a Hint! w/ Barry Wilcox

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 44:16


    Have you ever wanted to date someone, or stop dating someone, and they just can't take the hint? We all have, so we decided to share stories about experiences when people drop hints–so how to take a hint, and who to offer them a hint. The trio of Steve, Nick, and Barbie are joined again […] The post Take a Hint! w/ Barry Wilcox appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Dating with a Disability w/Barry Wilcox

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 45:33


    Barry Wilcox is our guest to discuss what his dating life is like being in a wheelchair. Meet an awesome guy that Barbie crushes on the entire time. Oh yeah, Steve and Nick are there too

    New and Creative Dating Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 44:18


    The post New and Creative Dating Ideas appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Dating After Heartbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 47:07


    Getting your heart broken can be one of the hardest things to go through, and putting yourself back in the dating game can feel impossible.  In this episode we discuss […] The post Dating After Heartbreak appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Dating in your late 30’s early 40’s

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 48:23


    Dating in your late 30's early 40's is filled with unique challenges. This episode is designed to discuss and find answers to some of the common questions people face while dating in your late 30's and 40's. Special Guest, therapist and public speaker, Kylee Sheilds. The post Dating in your late 30’s early 40’s appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    New and Creative Dating Ideas w/Kylee Shields

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 44:18


    Are you looking for the latest and greatest in dating? Out-of-the-box dating ideas that you can use in your dating efforts. Steve, Nick, and Barbie are joined by Kylee Shields to discuss the latest apps and ideas. The post New and Creative Dating Ideas w/Kylee Shields appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Don’t Wait Until You Are Perfect To Start Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 40:56


    Don't Wait Until You Are Perfect To Start Dating! So many people today use the excuse that they are not ready to date. Others may use excuses like "I am too fat" or "I don't have a steady job" as reasons to not date. Where do we get these ideas? Why do we put off a chance to find happiness in a relationship? The post Don’t Wait Until You Are Perfect To Start Dating appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Dating after heartbreak w/Kylee Shields

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 47:07


    Heartbreak is common. In fact, even its even more common than not when it comes to dating. So how do you get over that, how to learn from heartbreak rather than being crushed by it? Steve, Nick, and Barbie are joined again by therapist Kylee Shields. The post Dating after heartbreak w/Kylee Shields appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Dating in your 30’s and 40’s w/Kylee Shields

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 48:23


    Dating in your 30's and 40's is a different beast than dating when you are in your 20's. What are the challenges and upsides? We are joined this episode by guest Kylee Shields, author of Make it happen: A guide to Happiness for LDS Singles. Get some great practical advice from the experience of our guest […] The post Dating in your 30's and 40's w/Kylee Shields appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Bad Advertising in Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 42:40


    Bad advertising can be anything from choosing bad pictures for your dating profiles, or it can be a classless billboard campaign to marry a millionaire. On this episode of the Barbie Does Dating Podcast we share with you some of the most extreme examples of Bad Advertising in Dating that we have come across. The post Bad Advertising in Dating appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Safety in Dating w/Shawn Rapier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2019 57:00


    What to do and what not to do when it comes to being safe in dating. There are some funny stories, but will also be a little more serious as this is something to be concerned about when doing modern-day, online dating. Steve, Nick and Barbie are joined by Shawn Rapier again. The post Safety in Dating w/Shawn Rapier appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Safety in Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 57:00


    Safety in dating is a pretty important and serious topic. So many stories have become tragic news. While we often joke around on the Barbie Does Dating Podcast, there are some subjects that are more serious, like safe dating practices. In this episode of the podcast, we still try and have some fun, but we also recognize that there are some good tips to be safe in dating. We share some of those safe dating tips as well as some of the things that men can do to help their date feel more comfortable. Joined again by Stand-Up Comedian Shawn Rapier from the Latter-day Lives Podcast, hosts Barbie, Steve, and Nick offer some sage wisdom on ways to stay safe while putting yourself out there in dating. The post Safety in Dating appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Single Amnesia w/Shawn Rapier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 36:25


    Do married people get single amnesia? Does it sort of bug you when they do? Steve and Barbie (the singles) are joined by Nick Galieti and Shawn Rapier (the marrieds) to discuss what happens with those married people that just (annoyingly) act soooo different when they get married. Fun, and funny, this is good stuff. The post Single Amnesia w/Shawn Rapier appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Single Amnesia or Married-splaining

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 36:25


    Have you ever noticed that engaged people "suffer from a sort of "Single Amnesia?" Do your married friends Married-splain things (the married persons version of mansplaining)? It happens. Those that are not married or in an engaged relationship field comments that come in the form of advice. This advice can come across as condescending. One common question offered by someone suffering from Single Amnesia is, "Why are you still single?" Or there is the statement, "You are being too picky." Others may also be concerned and genuinely want to connect. This episode features some great humor from comedian and podcast host of the Latter-day Lives Podcast, Shawn Rapier along side our usual trio of hosts. So tune in to laugh and get some great advice on how to take and how to discuss dating between those who are single and those who are in a committed relationship. The post Single Amnesia or Married-splaining appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Women Behaving Badly w/ Shawn Rapier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 48:45


    What happens when you date someone that a little obsessed, a little crazy, a little poorly behaved? Guest Comedian and podcaster, Shawn Rapier, joins Steve, Nick, and Barbie to talk about stories of what happens when women behave badly in dating. Hillarious, and practical, you won't want to miss this. The post Women Behaving Badly w/ Shawn Rapier appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Women Behaving Badly w/Comedian Shawn Rapier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 48:45


    Often times we hear stories about men who behave poorly in dating situations. But what about stories with women behaving badly? Joining our regular hosting trio of Barbie, Steve, and Nick, is Stand Up Comedian Shawn Rapier from the Latter-day Lives Podcast. He shares a hilarious and only sort of disturbing story from his pre-married years that will leave you in stitches...and maybe a little nervous.  Shawn also shares some thoughts on dating and his views on how he met and married his wife of 25 years. This episode is one you won't want to miss. The post Women Behaving Badly w/Comedian Shawn Rapier appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Don’t wait till you’re perfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 40:56


    There are many ways in which we set thresholds or waiting to be perfect, before going out and dating. Do you need to lose weight before dating? Do you need to have the perfect job before dating? Why do we set those rules for dating? Is that something we should do? Steve Soelberg, Nick Galieti, […] The post Don't wait till you're perfect appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    What’s your “one” quality?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 38:49


    What are the top qualities you look for in a spouse? Find out the results of our social media poll, and what our hosts think are their top qualities in a spouse. Laugh and learn on the Barbie Does Dating Podcast! The post What’s your “one” quality? appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Bad advertising in Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 42:40


    Let's face it, there is some bad advertising going on in the dating world. We review some principles of what to do with your online dating profile. There are some hilarious stories, one of our best episodes yet. Steve, Nick and Barbie, are joined again by Heidi (Nick's wife). The post Bad advertising in Dating appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Independent Women : Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2019 34:54


    On an earlier episode of Barbie Does Dating, Are Strong, Independent Women Intimidating, our three hosts, Barbie, Steve, and Nick discussed the various challenges surrounding what some call the “Independent […] The post Independent Women : Revisited appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    What’s your one quality?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 38:49


    Join Steve Soelberg, Nick Galieti and Barbie Berg along with a special guest, Heidi (Nick's wife!). She never appears on podcasts so this is a special treat. We discuss the various qualities we consider the most important in finding a mate. The post What's your one quality? appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Stories Episode #2 – Kissing Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 30:25


    Kissing Stories! From first to French, the good, the bad, the wet. Everyone (well, most everyone) has a kissing story to tell. When it comes to dating, kissing can be passionate, awkward, funny, embarrassing, or simply "good." In this episode of the Barbie Does Dating podcast, we share funny first kisses, and we talk about "the tongue." The post Stories Episode #2 – Kissing Stories appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Dealing with Dating Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 36:37


    Are you dealing with dating burnout? Tired of going on first date after first date and are just getting exhausted? Give this podcast a listen. Have a laugh, get some good advice, and remember there is hope at the end of the misery. The post Dealing with Dating Burnout appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Independent Women revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 34:54


    Barbie and Steve revisit the idea and topic of Independent Women. What does it mean, what did Barbie mean? How is it hard for independent women to date. The post Independent Women revisited appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Kissing Stories #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 30:25


    Back by popular demand, more kissing stories from our trio of Steve Soelberg, Nick Galieti, and Barbie Berg! Listen to the stories from our listeners and social media. You will laugh and you will be slightly grossed out–all in good fun. The post Kissing Stories #2 appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Dealing with dating burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 36:37


    Everyone has dating burnout…well anyone who dated for years. How do you navigate the dating world when you are tired of the dating world. Find the motivation to keep going in positive and fun ways. Join Steve Soelberg, Nick Galieti and Barbie Berg. The post Dealing with dating burnout appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Accountability in Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 36:51


    What are you responsible for in your dating success? Does your dating app control you? Do you self-sabotage, then blame others for it? This and so many questions to help you be more accountable in your dating efforts. The post Accountability in Dating appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Dating As Or With A Returned Missionary

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 45:42


    Need tips for dating as or with a Return Missionary? Dating as or with a Return Missionary can be an awkward, funny, and rewarding experience. Get some tips, and funny stories in this episode of the Barbie Does Dating Podcast. The post Dating As Or With A Returned Missionary appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    30 Day Dating Challenge – Up your dating game!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 33:47


    The Barbie Does Dating Podcast 30 Day Dating Challenge is a way a select group of people are choosing to up their dating game. Learn about what the challenge is, and how it's going! The post 30 Day Dating Challenge – Up your dating game! appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Are Strong, Independent Women Intimidating?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 56:22


    Are strong, independent women too intimidating to date? Some strong independent women think so. The post Are Strong, Independent Women Intimidating? appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Accountability in Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 36:51


    Follow-up episode within our 30-day dating challenge. We discuss the idea and role of being accountable for dating. How to have courage in the dating process where you learn to not give up, but owning what you are doing–good and bad. The post Accountability in Dating appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Dating Coaches: Lauren Hardenbrook and Kristin Sokol

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 53:43


    Dating Coaches Lauren Hardenbrook and Kristin Sokol share some thoughts on common mistakes people make in dating. The post Dating Coaches: Lauren Hardenbrook and Kristin Sokol appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Dating During the Holidays – Avoid the Christmas Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 30:56


    Dating during the holidays can be a time of great rejoicing, romantic expectations being met, or it can be depressing, lonely, and sad. In this episode, Barbie, Steve, and Nick talk about dating during the holidays, as well as ways to avoid feeling that single-time blues. The post Dating During the Holidays – Avoid the Christmas Depression appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Dating as or with a return missionary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 45:42


    Dating as or with a Return Missionary is a very real part of the readjusting process for those finishing a full-time mission. For those that haven't served a mission, dating a return missionary can be an adjustment, if not a unique experience. This episode is a great resource for making it through the dating process […] The post Dating as or with a return missionary appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Story Time Episode – “The date was good until _______”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 28:32


    Dating stories are fun. Listeners to the podcast and fans on social media share dating stories based on the premise "The date was good (or fine) until ___________________(fill in the blank)." The post Story Time Episode – “The date was good until _______” appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Online Dating – First Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 45:52


    How important is a first impression when it comes to dating apps? And what are things we love and hate to see? We will give you all the info! The post Online Dating – First Impressions appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

    Episode 3 – What’s Creepy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 30:15


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    Episode 2 – Do Similar Hobbies Matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 31:06


    On this episode we will discuss if having similar hobbies really matters in dating, and in marriage.  Can you guess the main reason Barbie gets rejected on dating sites??  And don't forget to listen for Nick's weekly sage wisdom, it's good. The post Episode 2 – Do Similar Hobbies Matter? appeared first on Barbie Does Dating.

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