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*TW: Sexual Assault and Harassment*In the final episode of Season 3 of Date and Debate, Andrea sits down with her friend Fernanda Ruiz to share a very personal moment that not only scarred her but took time to heal and come to terms with. If this topic is triggering, please take care of yourself and pause or skip the episode if you need to.To report sexual assault you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673Date and Debate will be on hiatus and Andrea will be coming back in December with a BRAND NEW podcast series that is relevant to the times and will be filled with "aha!" moments. Stay tuned for more info and thank you for your support in this past year and a half!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dateanddebate)

The girls are back! And as usual, nothing was held back.  They go deep into MLM (Multi Level Marketing) approach, the surge of insta coaches, cancel culture, growth, life updates, and more... Meeting up to catch up and chat has become a seasonal tradition between these three and they always bring he heat. This episode might ruffle some feathers, raise some eyebrows but also bring some laughs. Grab your tea, sit back and enjoy! Follow the girls @moderndaymujeres to stay up to date on their podcast! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dateanddebate)

Ayana Campbell Smith is a debt-free money coach with a passion for helping millennial women and couples get unstuck and become financially empowered so they can ditch debt, save more, and win with money!In August 2019, she launched Millennial Money Guide. Through her email newsletter, Instagram, blog, and money coaching programs, Ayana shares practical tips and money advice to help young adults navigate the sometimes intimidating and often misunderstood world of personal finance.Tune in to hear some tips, tricks, and advice! For more info on Ayana please go to: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennialmoney.guideBlog: https://millennialmoney.guideCoaching Application: https://forms.gle/1E5on67uy8NCLy5z6

Alex Ashraf AKA The Basic Blogger B*tch is  a lifestyle blogger based in Dallas Texas. She talks about everything from Politics to her favorite Gluten Free finds and loves sharing her shenanigans with her followers. She sits down with Andrea to give some life updates, discuss politics, talk about the latest attacks on the Muslim community - and ways to help, boy drama, and receives some wise advice from Andrea (100/50 and the poop text theories). It's fun, informative, and one you won't want to miss. Enjoy!

Andrea is joined by Dating Coach Connell Barrett author of the Amazon bestselling book “Dating Sucks but You Don't". He is a dating coach and the founder of Dating Transformation. He helps men connect with women by unlocking their best, most authentic selves. Connell has appeared on "Access Hollywood" and the "Today" Show, and in many magazines, including Best Life, Cosmopolitan, Oprah Magazine, and Playboy. He's also an advisor for AskMen and currently lives and works in New York City. Learn more about him at DatingTransformation.com or @Datingtransformation on Instagram. You can also find his book "Dating Sucks but You Don't"  on Amazon. It's  a fun convo full of advice, tips, and tricks  for both men and women!

*Trigger Warning: Miscarriage*Kayla sits down with Andrea to talk about it all! It's an open and honest conversation about suffering a miscarriage, losing relationships, finding love again, plants, and learning to walk away from toxic environments. It's an episode full of emotions and they're spilling all the tea. Feathers might be ruffled ...Kayla is a fitness instructor for Equinox in the wee hours of the morning and after most people get off work but by day she's a social media consultant and graphic designer who owns her own business—kdmktg. She's a lover of books, a hoarder of plants and is currently the mom to 4 dogs. Born & raised in Portland, OR—she is bohemian at heart and is always full of energy. Kayla is now living in Dallas, TX and pursuing her best life. Instagram: @kndyeWebsite: kayladye.comEmail: kndye.ig@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dateanddebate)

Andrea is joined by the amazing ladies of Sippin' with Us Podcast. Sippin' With Us was started by 3 Latinas with the purpose of opening up conversations about mental health, confidence, and self acceptance. They noticed there was a need of more Latino representation in the podcast community and have been fortunate to bring along guests into their podcast that have been open to sharing their stories with the purpose to help others in their own journey to self acceptance.She sits down with Martha, Mayra, and Paula to discuss what is was like to start a podcast at the beginning of the pandemic, growing up Latina and the cultural pressures & differences that come along with it.As with any girls get together they also talk about astrology, generational trauma, Bennifer!, and so much more. It's a lovely chat with amazing Latina women that you won't want to miss. 

Lisa Kroencke joined the staff as Executive Director of The Magdalen House in 2016.  She began volunteering at the house in 2007 and accepted a Board of Director's position in 2009.  In 2010, she was named Board Chair, bringing more than 20 years of fundraising, communications, and board development experience to the position. Lisa has served as a volunteer and board member to more than a dozen non-profit organizations including Dallas CASA, Children's Medical Center Women's Auxiliary, Nexus Recovery Center Auxiliary Board, and Dallas C.A.R.E.  She has been in recovery since June of 2007 and has a passion for advocacy for women and destigmatizing the disease of alcoholism.In this episode Lisa walks us through how she found her way back to  her husband after they both went on their recovery journey, how she found community and purpose through The Magdalen House, and the importance of education surrounding Alcoholism. This is an episode for those seeking hope. There's always a light at the end and remember you're not alone.  If you'd like to know more about The Magdalen House please go to their website: https://magdalenhouse.org or click here to make a donation. If you or someone you know is suffering from alcoholism there are also government and program websites for further resources and information on helping someone with an alcohol addiction. Explore them to learn more about the addiction and experience:Al-AnonAlcoholics AnonymousSAMHSANational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Ella comes back to the pod to share some news about her new venture The Space and to help Andrea close out season two of Date and Debate. As usual, the conversation is profound and inspiring. They discuss the importance of recognizing when something isn't working, building habits, listening to yourself (and others), self alignment, pivoting when needed, and pausing when you know it's time. As Date and Debate podcast comes to a close and it approaches it's first year (!!!), Andrea announces she will be taking a indefinite (but not super long) break in order to re-focus, re-energize, and come back with meaningful and impactful content. Date and Debate will be back before you know it! Please enjoy this episode. If you liked what you heard, spread the word!

Andrea sits down with Jimmy Collins - a wine and spirits expert passionate about all things liquor and good vino! Jimmy shares how he got started in the wine and spirits industry, the value of building relationships in business (and in life!), and the importance of giving (book discussed: Give and Take by Adam Grant). He then jumps in to share how he fell in love with his now fiancé after meeting her at an airport (total fate!) and how the engagement he had thoughtfully organized ended up not working out as planned... but still made for a great (and hilarious) story. Jimmy wraps up the interview flipping the tables and asking Andrea some questions about her dating life and offering her some tips along with a piece of simple yet honest advice for all the single men out there. If you're interested in knowing more about jimmy you can find him on IG @JimmyCollins101If you like what you heard, spread the word. Enjoy!

Fernanda, Max and Andrea sit down to discuss the different approaches to take when starting a relationship. The conversation focuses a lot on how Max has a hard timeline when it comes to dating while Fernanda and Andrea have a more chill approach. They discuss the importance of doing the Myers Briggs Personality assessment and how this can help understand and navigate relationships with others. Fernanda is returning after a bit of a Hiatus but you can expect her back for more Therapy Thursdays in the near future. Max is new to the pod! Here's a bit more about him: Max is originally from Ukraine and moved to the United States as a child in 1989 through a program for asylum seekers escaping communism. He studied computer science at the University of Maryland and has been working in software development for just under 20 years. Max’s love of action movies and stars like Jean-Claude Van Damme has led him to martial arts. He’s been practicing Brazilian jiu jitsu and kickboxing for 15 years. His other passions are politics, photography and travel. You are welcome to follow Max on IG at @maxphotoexperienceIf you like what you heard, spread the word! Enjoy the episode.

Andrea sits down with the Queen of Reels aka Nzynga! If you've seen her IG Reels & feed, you know this girl is all about embracing yourself, loving yourself, spreading joy, and empowering women. This convo is no different! They talk about cancel culture, the importance of supporting small BIPOC businesses, BLM, the Capitol Riot, Instagram vs. Reality, and Nzynga shares a very personal story that sheds a light on our terrible prison system. It's as REEL as it gets and one that will leave plenty of lessons. You can follow Nzynga on Instagram @nzynga_ and the small business Date and Debate is supporting this episode is Loisa Organic Sazón & Adobo Seasonings: Feeding tradition with Real Latin Flavor. You can find them on IG @eatloisa or check out their website: www.loisa.com. If you like what you heard, spread the word. Enjoy!

It's Andrea's first solo episode! Date and Debate was inspired by her blog I Can't Make This Shit Up. In this episode she takes it way back to her blogging days and shares some of the weirdest (and most popular) dating stories. If you have any dating stories you'd like to share or have Andrea discuss on her podcast, please send them to hifriend@dateanddebate-pod.com for a chance to be featured!

Andrea sits down with two of her best friends to share diary entries from their early teenage years. It's embarrassing, full of laughter, maybe a little singing, and a quick 90's boy band lesson. It's an episode intended to bring some laughter and hopefully help you forget about the chaos in the world for a few minutes. Enjoy!

Andrea is joined by her friends Juan Branch and Brent Crable on this episode to dig a little deeper into the male perspective and emotional side. They discuss and share what their insecurities are, what does it take for them to open up fully , when was the last time they let themselves truly be seen/heard, fear of commitment, and what does an ideal partner look like.The boys got vulnerable but in true I'll Have a Double fashion, there was no lack of humor. At the end they answered some listener/follower questions and got real about the pros and cons of living in Dallas - especially while single. As usual there were tangents, rabbit holes, and random bits which kept the conversation light and very entertaining. Tequila was also involved in this convo.BONUS: Listen all the way to the end to the last 7 ish min for a bonus / blooper / random tangent where they may or may not have made some plans for The Pitch 2021... For more Brent and Juan you can find their podcast I'll Have a Double (alongside Jesse Koo) on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts!

Andrea is joined by Ella Leupold - a meditation and movement teacher - to talk about her journey into meditation and what led her to it in the first place. No stone is left unturned; they discuss everything from her childhood to growing up without her father to a sudden career change in the middle of a pandemic that ultimately turned into a wonderful blessing in disguise. She shares how doing inner child work through meditation led her to a healing journey she needed to share with the world. Ella believes that if she could heal, so can you! She believes we all have the power to heal ourselves through mindfulness and movement and she is ready to share her experience, her lessons, and reach as many people as she can - which she has already started doing through her platform. It's vulnerable, honest, raw, and inspiring - a MUST listen!

It's Pitches night! Aka Girls Night with Martina, Christiana, and Andrea. The ladies gather on a Friday night to talk all things Business and Love. The conversation goes on several - yet important - tangents: CY reveals she is actually Jafar from Aladdin, they debate about first dates at chain restaurants, they find out what a tree-nup is, and much more. Christiana and Martina share their journeys into entrepreneurship and how setting the tone & expectations from the very beginning, led them to find love with supportive, loving, emotionally mature, and secure men. It's a super fun episode and one you shouldn't miss. If you love what you heard, spread the word! You can follow the girls on IG @christianayebra and @martinanicolebrugnoni. Don't forget to tune into The Pitch every Wednesday at 8pm CST to see them all in action and helping others find love!

Fernanda is back to talk all things Therapy and Love! What makes for happy, fulfilled relationship? Who hasn’t heard (or been told!) “you have to love yourself first to be happy in a relationship”? So many folks talk about the importance of self-love and how you need to love yourself first in order to be happy/have successful relationship. But what does self-love mean? How does it look like? Andrea and Fernanda take a closer look at self-love and break it into actionable and concrete concepts we can all use. Self-love it’s complex and there is no formula or quick solution. Yet, there are aspects of how we engage in relationship with others (and with ourselves) that can lead us to more meaningful and lasting relationships.In this episode, we discuss boundaries, being vulnerable, emotional intelligence, taking responsibility for our actions and taking perspective as strategies we can all put into practice and ultimately, cultivate our self-love.It's an episode full of great tips and insight for anyone who wants to go one layer deeper into their journey of healing, self-love, and partnership. If you leave wanting more, we highly recommend the work of Brené Brown who has been researching for decades the concept of vulnerability and the work of Marc Barackett, Ph.D. on how the power of emotions can transform our lives. Resources:Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett, Ph.D. https://www.marcbrackett.com/#:~:text=Permission%20to%20Feel%20%28Celadon%2FMacmillan%29%20inspires%20a%20new%20mindset,the%20power%20of%20emotions%20to%20transform%20our%20lives.Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability, TED Talkhttps://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerabilityand her amazing books: https://brenebrown.com/books-audio/

It's Andrea's birthday! And it also happens to be Election Day. Andrea sits down with her best friend Brad to talk about love, politics, the importance of this election, their feelings about our current president, and their hope for the future.It's a light, insightful, and fun conversation among friends. Make sure to go vote and take some time for yourself as we get to the end of this very stressful election year.Grab some champagne - or your drink of choice - and be around those you love!

They boys Wade, Juan, and Keith are back to talk about the current state of things and what has changed in the past few months since they were all together. They discussed everything from Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor, to mental health and the effect the rise of racial injustice awareness has affected and impacted their relationships. It was candid, raw, extremely vulnerable, and as important as ever. The kind of conversation that we must continue to have as we continue to fight for racial equity and justice. There's a lot of work to be done and Date & Debate Podcast is committed to bringing awareness, having the hard conversations, and using this platform to drive change. If you'd like to follow these amazing guys you can find them here:@the_real_juanb@wade.days@keith.bruce

Mel, Liz, Dustin, and Andrea are back for another collab!They touched on all subjects: BLM, Voting, Sex, Pegging (oh yeah they went there), Trump, being a Stay at Home Mom, Relationships, and so so much more. It's a very long episode (Andrea loves a juicy and long episode!) with a smooth transition around 1:49:00 to take a break if you need to. This was a conversations fueled by several bottles of champagne that made this convo even better and more entertaining. If you haven’t already please follow moderndaymujeres and subscribe to their podcast for more amazing content and episodes on their podcast. They are on a mission to changing the world and give latina women a voice!

Andrea sits down with Thomas to peel the layers of what it takes to be the best you can in a partnership. Thomas is a relationships expert, author, and podcast host, who specializes in helping couples transform their conflicts into lasting love. It's a great and introspective conversation where Thomas shares his expertise on vulnerability and building healthy & meaningful relationships. Some topics discussed were The Pleaser Syndrome, Male Vulnerability, and Emotional Intimacy among others.If you enjoyed this chat, you can find out more about Thomas in any of the following platforms: Website: https://www.zensensa.com/Podcast: Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/marriage-relationship-and-couples-advice/id1461457172Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0k8tq88A7oy2CNBxgaLi0z?si=0hAPFxqcTgmaluqSJtVcRAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen_sensa/Share this episode with your friends & family. Don't forget to rate & review on Apple Podcasts!

Andrea sits down with Tray to discuss white privilege, what it is, what it means, how it began, what is missing, and what we can do to drive meaningful and systemic change. It's a raw and explicit conversation - white person to white person - about race, our history, and our responsibility to black and brown lives. This is about conversations that white folks need to have with each other.Here are some resources discussed in this episode; Unpacking the Invisible KnapsackStages of Racial Identity Development

Andrea and Tulsi sit down to discuss women's health and the impact our Pelvic Floor has on our intimate and sexual life. Asking the right questions to your doctor and knowing/listening to your body are things we aren't taught growing up as women. We don't question diagnosis or treatments and can spend years without knwoing we had a condition that could have been easily been treated; Tulsi shared a story of a 70 year old patient who spent her entire life experiencing pain during sex and never questioned or knew why... until now. If you have experienced trauma, chronic pain during your cycle, or discomfort during sex, please tune into this episode. Tulsi graduated from California in 2008. She has over 11 years of experience as a physical therapist treating a variety of orthopedic conditions as well as women's health/pelvic floor problems. She has worked with some of the leading orthopedic surgeons and women's health specialist doctors at NYU, the Hospital for special surgery (HSS) as well as private practice doctors in New York City, giving her unique opportunities to learn advanced evaluation and treatment techniques. She is passionate about Women's Health and focuses on creating individualized treatment plans that include full body rehabilitation to optimize overall function. In her practise, they offer in person as well as telehealth consultation/treatment options to their patients.You can visit her website: www.activebodyactivelife.com or follow her on Facebook & Instagram. If you'd like to read a bit more about Tulsi please check out this article on Voyage Dallas

Trigger Warning: This episode contains content about domestic abuse and violence in detail. For anyone affected by abuse and needing support please call 1-800-799-7233 or if you're unable to speak freely you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474. Jo Lam is the founder and CEO of Project Beauty, a Dallas based 501c3 nonprofit organization that strives to restore confidence in survivors of domestic violence through teaching self-love and self-empowerment.As a domestic violence survivor herself, she has learned to turn her pain into power, and is now on mission to empower the women around her to remember their divinity.Jo believes that every experience is a teacher. Having lived at a shelter herself, Jo uses those experiences to empower survivors by teaching them that their past does not determine their future. Some of the tools that Project Beauty uses to educate women about positive self dialogue include journaling and affirmation writing.You can follow Project Beauty on Instagram and Facebook. .

This BONUS episode is one you cannot miss! Andrea and Fernanda sit down to chat with Nathalia Gilek the founder and CEO of Yoni WANDerland to talk about Yoni Eggs and Wands and how these can help us discover our inner goddess. YONI means TEMPLE and Nathalia explains how the energy of the eggs, wands and the crystals they are made of, help us own our feminine power, gain a deeper connection & relationship with ourselves, and help us break down our own internal walls that are keeping us from embracing our true inner beauty and strength. We unpack the importance of seeing our vagina as a temple and how we must start loving and caring for the most important sexual organ around. After all, we all exist because of it! Nathalia takes us down a journey of self love, self discovery, and self exploration. It's an episode for ALL women that will open your mind and inspire you. You can follow Nathalia on IG @Yoniwanderland and use discount code DATE-AND-DEBATE for 10% off your purchase!

*EPISODE WAS RECORDED ENTIRELY IN SPANISH* Fernanda is back for our last episode of this one-month miniseries to talk about Love Languages! We all express and understand love in different ways. In this episode, Andrea and Fernanda discuss the five different ways in which we communicate love, while taking a look at their own love languages.Love is a choice. Choosing to speak your partner’s love language can have a huge impact in your partner and relationship. Join us in getting curious about love languages and learning helpful tips on how you can start communicating more effectively your love to your partner!Resources:If you have not yet read/listened to the book The 5 Languages of Love, we highly recommend it! It’s available in all platforms:Chapman, G. D. (1995). The five love languages: How to express heartfelt commitment to your mate. Chicago: Northfield Pub. Learn your love language by taking this quick quiz: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ And if you want to continue learning more, here is a helpful article with great tips!Nguyen, J. (2020). What are The 5 Love Languages? Everything you need to know. Mind Body Green, May 19, 2020. Retrieved on August 5, 2020 from https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/the-5-love-languages-explained

In the final episode of Wellness Wednesdays Laura shares some helpful tips to build selflove and compassion during these difficult times. Andrea and Laura end the episode with a recap of these four weeks and their own personal takeaways from everything they've discussed and learned. This is not the last you'll hear from Laura, so stay tuned for Season 2 for more! You can find Laura at @theyogabrides and to book a session with her please go to www.theyogabrides.com

Roger SmithRoger W. Smith was born in Kentucky, grew up in Texas and grew up in New York. He found his love for the guitar late, but since then he has not put it down. He finds inspiration in Pop, Folk and Country Blues Fingerpicking. Elizabeth Cotten, Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis, Robert Johnson, Etta Baker, Bruce Springsteen, Tracy Chapman, Alabama Shakes and Gary Clark Jr just to name a few. Also folk, pop and rock elements flow into his songs. Every person who learns an instrument has a story to tell. Roger hopes you like his. His EP was released on November 22 and can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Google, Deezer, Soundcloud and Youtube: TheRWSmithTRACKS: I Wanna be YouCowboysWhat we doIG: https://www.instagram.com/therwsmith/Michael AllanOriginally from Ontario Canada, Michael Frazier has been dancing, singing and entertaining since the age of 7. His family moved to Texas at a young age where Michael began pursuing his dreams. Whether it was singing the National Anthem for the Dallas Stars, performing at Mary Kay conventions, or simply dancing around in his bedroom, Michael has always had a deep passion for entertaining. While studying at the University of North Texas, he was a member of two dance teams including one that he founded, directed and choreographed for. The team even performed as opening act for Patti LaBelle during a special appearance. After graduating, Michael moved to Los Angeles, California where he continued to dance, sing and entertain. Some of his most outstanding accomplishments include choreographing flash mobs at Universal Studios, performing at House of Blues and other well known LA venues, releasing his first single on iTunes and teaching several hip hop and jazz funk classes. Now back in the Dallas area, Michael teaches a Popstars dance class at Caulfields Dance Fitness where he hopes to inspire and teach other dancers and entertainers to follow their dreams. He also recently recorded and released a new single titles “Automatically.”TRACKS: BoomerangAutomaticallyIG: https://www.instagram.com/michaelallanmusic/

Fernanda is back to talk about healthy ways to end a relationship! Breakups suck, let's face it but they can suck a little less when there's context, care, and space. Fernanda explains how you can end a relationship in a thoughtful way (and in person!) without having to ghost or do it via text. Breaking up is hard for both people no matter who's breaking up with who. If you're in a relationship and are ready to bounce, this episode is for you. If you've ghosted or been ghosted this episode is also for you! Resources:Soeiro, L. (2018). Fourteen ways to break up. Psychology Today, May 24, 2018. Retreived on July 27, 2020 from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/i-hear-you/201805/fourteen-ways-break-betterFox, P. (2016). How to break up with a really nice guy. HuffPost, June 18, 2016. Retrieved on July 27, 2020 from https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-break-up-with-a-really-nice-guy_b_7615572

In this episode Laura shared some great ideas on creating the perfect oasis/sanctuary in your own home. Creating a perfect and de-cluttered space allows the energy to flow and the mind to be clear. Listen along for easy tips you can use in your own space! You can find Laura at @theyogabrides and to book a session with her please go to www.theyogabrides.com

Dan O'Connell is a Dallas-based singer/songwriter who puts an emphasis on strong lyrics and emotional performance. He spent several years fronting Americana Trio, Willow James, where he got to hone his skills as a writer and a live performer. Dan really strives to have the listener lost in the song and capture that feeling at every show. His blend of folk, country, blues and rock n roll lead to a unique sound that has been described as breaking traditional barriers of whatever genre he is grouped into. Dan is currently trying to get his name out in the North Texas scene and is always seeking an intimate setting to share his songs whether that is a dim lit bar, a festival stage, or a backyard patio.Contact: danoconnellmusic@gmail.com @danzigzags on instagram https://www.facebook.com/danzigzags

Fernanda is back to talk about grie! Andrea and Fernanda talk about personal experiences about loss, Fernanda shares her very personal story about losing her ex-husband to cancer, and they dissect the different stages of grief. An important topic to discuss as we're all experiencing grief on some level. It's lengthy and it gets VERY emotional but it's raw, real, and relatable. ResourcesIf you feel your grief is too difficult to bare and cope, or is not moving along, here are some resources that help you in your healing journey.Books:On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David KesslerFinding Meaning: the Sixth Stage of Grief by David KesslerOption B: Facing Adversity, Building ResilienceFinding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg Articles:Grief: coping with the loss of your loved one by the American Psychological Association https://www.apa.org/topics/grief COVID-19 related: If you have lost a loved one to COVID-19, the CDC has helpful information that can help you cope with your loss: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/stress-coping/grief-loss.html#loved-oneAnd this great article from The New York Times titled That Discomfort You’re Feeling is Grief by Scott Berinato: https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief Free hotline services you can contact to learn more about treatment:· Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): 1-800-662-HELP SAMHSA’s behavioral treatment services locator can be used to locate treatment facilities and other resources like support groups or counselors, for the management and treatment of depression.National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE You can call the National Hopeline if your depression is causing suicidal thoughts. This will link you to a depression treatment centre in your area. It also provides a live chat feature for people.· National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-TALK Another valuable resource that can be used by people whose depression has worsened to suicidal thoughts is this national hotline. Their crisis centers offer emotional support and assistance to people who are suffering. They are also available through live chat. |

In this episode Laura shares some amazing online resources to boost your mental and physical health. A short episode full of knowledge! Website: Gaia.comMovies discussed:https://www.healdocumentary.com/Meditation apps discussed:Insight TimerYou can find Laura at @theyogabrides and to book a session with her please go to www.theyogabrides.com

Moody Garland is the stage name of guitarist, singer, and songwriter Justin Marin. Emotional Labor is his first EP released in March 2020. Though this is Moody Garland’s debut, its creator has played lead guitar in a number of bands - most recently MAH KEE OH. Emotional Labor, Marin’s first compilation as a solo-artist, was recorded and produced in Denton, Texas. Denton has been the incubator of a number of successful artists including Midlake, Neon Indian, and Norah Jones. The city’s heartbeat is made up of the late night music diaspora of avant-garde bands meeting in gutted homes playing into the early morning hours. Emotional Labor is the album to drive home to after a late night in such a place.Marin’s stint in Denton was with the intention of playing with as many people as possible. This has helped challenge his style and refine his skills as a songwriting. As a lead guitarist, his forte was not in showmanship, but rather in composing effortless off-the-cuff riffs that made songs a lot more human - full of emotion, full of tact - and a lot more memorable. He continues to do that with Moody Garland. Marin cultivates a garden of complimentary but independent melodies on a variety of instruments giving each song rich texture. They are the kind of songs that will entertain long past their due-dates with “new” intricacies discovered over and over again. With its theme of indie-ballads and angelic harmony, Emotional Labor is particularly buzz-inducing, easy to sing along to, and hard to forget.TRACK 1: BoomTRACK 2: Supposed to BeTRACK 3: Emotional LaborTRACK 4: Never Gonna WaitYou can follow him on IG @moodygarland_You can download his EP here!

Andrea is joined by Fernanda Ruiz to dig deep into Attachment Styles; what each of them mean, how parents can influence their children's attachment style, how men in 2020 are more avoidant (joking), and how we can all learn and benefit from knowing what our own Attachment Style is.It's a long one but it's SO SO worth. There are many "aha!", "omg!" and "what!?" moments along with a plethora of very helpful and useful information. Fernanda Ruiz, MSW, has over 14 years of experience in child abuse prevention and maternal and child health services. She is very passionate about supporting families and preventing child abuse and neglect through home visiting services. Fernanda holds a bachelor’s in Psychology with a concentration on Clinical Psychology from the Universidad de las Americas and Master’s in Social Work from Catholic University of America. Fernanda is originally from Mexico and moved to the US in 2006. Since then she has been with Mary’s Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Washington DC Metropolitan area, serving in different capacities; she now serves as Home Visiting Director. Fernanda currently leads a variety of programs that aim to prevent child abuse and neglect, and improve maternal and child health outcomes.Fernanda has facilitated workshops at conferences and participated in panels about early childhood and maternal and child health. In 2019, she presented at the National Healthy Start Association Conference on “Mom Baby Massage Project: Reducing perinatal depression through massage therapy”. Resources:Book recommendation:Attached: the new science of adult attachment and how it can help you find -and keep- love by Dr. Amir Levine, M.D. and Rachel S. F. Heller, M.A. https://www.attachedthebook.com/wordpress/buy-the-book/ Attachment inventories:1. Attached Compatibility QuizDeciphering My Own Attachment Style: https://www.attachedthebook.com/wordpress/compatibility-quiz/?step=1Deciphering My Partner’s/Date’s Attachment Style: https://www.attachedthebook.com/wordpress/compatibility-quiz/?step=32. Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) Adult Attachment Questionnaire by Fraley, R. C., Waller, N. G., & Brennan, K. A. (2000).FAQs about the ECR-R: http://labs.psychology.illinois.edu/~rcfraley/measures/ecrr.htmECR-R in Excel spreadsheet for easy scoring: http://labs.psychology.illinois.edu/~rcfraley/measures/ECRR-scoring-example.xlsx3. Dr. Diane Poole Heller’s Attachment Styles TestLink: https://dianepooleheller.com/attachment-test/

In this episode Laura shared FOUR great tips to practice self-care with your partner and even yourself (if you're single)! A short and sweet episode to get you back on track, inspired, to spice things up while, all we navigate these crazy times.Meditation apps discussed: CalmHeadspaceInsight TimerBooks Discussed: Rich Dad, Poor Dad You can find Laura at @theyogabrides and to book a session with her please go to www.theyogabrides.com

Austin Gordon is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Dallas, TX. He began his start with the local metal and hardcore scene, fronting the band Machines of Our Own; before branching out to more progressive and moody territory with alternative rock outfit Feintlove, as well as indie-pop trio Joycamp. During this time, Austin began cutting his teeth as a solo artist, writing the songs that would eventually take shape and come out on his debut 2018 release, Growing Pains.Austin has worked with, co-produced, and co-written songs with artists such as Brigitte Mena, Least of These, Jesse Etc., and Euing.Currently, he has finished writing the follow-up to Growing Pains and is in the process of recording and producing it, while doing remote session work for clients and teaching music to studentsTrack #1 - Forgotten Joy Track #2 - CavityWebsite: https://austingordonmusic.comIG Account: @austincgordon

In the final episode of Season 1 Andrea is joined by Wade Days, Keith Bruce and Juan Branch where they have a very candid conversation about the BLM Movement and how they're each doing. No stone is left unturned and they get real about growing up Black, they're own experiences with the Police, defunding the police, the Cancel Culture, being in interracial relationships & how the current climate has impacted their conversations, All Lives Matter vs. Black Lives Matter and so much more ... Date and Debate is a proud ally of Black Lives Matter and will be making a $50.00 donation this month to the Innocence Project - The Innocence Project, founded in 1992 by Peter Neufeld and Barry Scheck at Cardozo School of Law, exonerates the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reforms the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice.If you enjoyed the episode please don't forget to rate and review. Date and Debate will be back with a Series month in two weeks!

Andrea sits down with Dustin and he shares his story about embracing and accepting his sexuality. He talks about coming out as a gay man, the struggles he faced, growing up in the south & Christian, the gay culture, and spirituality.Dustin is a great photographer too! You can follow him on Instagram @dclimagery or checkout his website to see his work. Date and Debate is a proud ally for the LGBTQ+ community. If you'd like to donate and support here's a list of 17 organizations you can donate to. Date and Debate will be donating $100 to the Trevor Project this month. If you loved this episode, share it with your friends! More listeners means more episodes for you to enjoy. Podcast production by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Andrea chats with Monica about anxiety, navigating change, tips on how to cope with mental health while in a relationship, how this pandemic has impacted us, and more. An important topic as we close out Mental Health Awareness Month and we continue to ride the uncertainty of our times with the intention of normalizing mental health while getting rid of the stigma around it.You can follow Monica through IG @cafewithmonica and if you loved this episode, tell your friends about Date and Debate and give us a review on your favorite podcast player!

Andrea sits down with Juan (I'll Have A Double Podcast) and Heidi to talk about their marriage, how they met in an airport (of all places!), and the long roads each of them took to get to where they are now. Follow I'll Have a Double on social media @illhaveadoublepodcast! Follow Date and Debate on social media @dateanddebatepod for more great content to compliment your favorite podcast!If you loved this episode, tell your friends about Date and Debate and give us a review on your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

*TRIGGER WARNING*Marianne sits down to talk about overcoming loss and the many obstacles she faced before and during her relationship. They touch on topics like suicide, finding out her ex-boyfriend was gay, making the tough and brave decision to end a pregnancy, the importance of having a supportive partner, working with your significant other, getting engaged, and more... It ends on a light hearted note about Andrea and Marianne's cats (who happen to be brothers!) So, if you're a cat lover make sure to follow @thebrotherfinn and @soysoymeetsworld

Andrea and Sarah from Watch Chat Repeat Podcast sit down to talk about how a Fake ID brought her and her husband together, getting married young and evolving into adulthood while in a marriage, online dating profile picture deal breakers, and Sarah takes a stab at helping Andrea find her man on Hinge. You can find Sarah's podcast on IG @watchchatrepeat - a podcast where she and her guests talk about all things, movies, Ted Talks, you name it!

TRIGGER WARNING - April is Alcohol Awareness Month. As we approach the end, it's important to bring light to a disease that - especially in times of crisis (like the one we're in now and many are triggered by the stress of our current climate) becomes more difficult to bear. In part I Andrea talks to Terry about his past addiction, finding the love of his life at the tail end of it, how he turned his life around, became a mentor for people suffering from substance abuse, and how he's dedicated the past 20+ years to serving others. Terry has now been sober for over 20 years and is the Regional Vice President of Professional Relations for Origins Recovery www.originsrecovery.com.If you'd like to get in touch with Terry, feel free to reach out on social media @tbshap or by email at tshapiro@originsrecovery.com.In part II Andrea is joined by Melissa (a former NBA & NHL Dancer and Ice Girl) and her husband where they both tell the story about how Melissa's alcoholism affected their relationship, what led her to change, and how their relationship became stronger after recovery. Melissa has been in recovery for almost 3 years, is now a dance instructor at Class Studios (check her IG for LiveStream links and future classes: VIBE x MCB), and is a mentor for women in recovery at The Magdalen House: a non-profit organization helping women achieve sobriety. You can read more at www.magdalenhouse.org. For more about Melissa and her story, follow her on social media @melissacbozich. In both episodes they each walk through what addiction means, they provide an insight into the 12 steps, and talk about how gratitude, self-reflection, connection to a higher power, and serving others are vital tools in the path to recovery. Both of their stories are eye-opening, humbling, and educational. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or addiction, call the Substance Abuse 24-hour treatment referral hotline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or visit http://Findtreatment.samhsa.gov for free and confidential support. In the case of a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.Follow Date and Debate on social media @dateanddebatepod for more great content to compliment your favorite podcast!If you loved this episode, give Date and Debate a review on your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Andrea sits down with her dear friend Laura the CEO and Founder of @theyogabrides. They talk about her love journey, her marriage, her transition from attorney to entrepreneur, and what inspired her to start her business (and we may or may have not sprinkled a little Spanglish in there).The Yoga Brides is a program designed to address problems that brides face while planning their wedding such as stress, self-confidence, and anxiety (to name a few) through unique yoga sessions, guided meditations, and visualization practices. If your wedding has been affected by COVID-19, Laura is offering a complimentary video-chat initiative to help brides and grooms navigate these difficult moments, release stress, and hopefully find some peace of mind. Each session is 30 minutes and will be free of charge. For more info and/or to book your spot head over to: https://www.theyogabrides.com/featuredstories/coronavirus You can also follow her on Instagram @theyogabrides.

In this episode Andrea sits down with Lilly and Markus to talk about vulnerability, perseverance, growth, connection, and how a silent retreat changed their relationship.Their website is openheartedhome.com and right now, they have a free e-book called Love in Time of Coronavirus for families to be able to brush up on their emotional health and well being while at home. It has some fun craft ideas, wellness tips and meditations for anyone!It can be downloaded at:https://openheartedhome.com/loveathome.You can keep up with them or ask questions at their Instagram pages.Lilly: @openheartedhome Markus: @theopenheartedman

Andrea sits down with Monica, a professional counselor, to talk about intimate relationships. Monica talks about her first time and what she might have done differently if she had to do it over. They also talk about why "loving yourself before you love anyone else" might not be as important as people make it out to be. Be sure to follow Monica on social media @cafewithmonica and check out her website, monicadenais.com for more information about what she does as a counselor. Follow Date and Debate on social media @dateanddebatepod for more great content to compliment your favorite podcast!If you loved this episode, give Date and Debate a review on your favorite podcast player!Podcast editing and mixing by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Andrea and Tray dive deep into long term relationship, Tray shares her love journey, and Andrea is mind-blown when she finds out about Attachment Styles and what they mean. Here are some resources discussed during the episode: THIS is the book mentioned in the podcastHere, here and here are a few options for you to take the attachment style assessments!You can find Tray on Instagram @traykay.

Andrea sits down with Christina, the CEO of the dating app Vouch, and they discuss her transition from healthcare to dating guru. They also talk about dating app pet peeves and the dangers of online dating that Vouch is trying to tackle and correct. Christiana brings a fresh and real perspective and leads Andrea to download Vouch to find her true love! Make sure to vouch for this episode, for Andrea on the app, and for Christiana who's breaking all the online dating barriers! Be sure to follow her on social media @christianayebra and her business @tryvouchappFollow Date and Debate on social media @dateanddebatepod for more great content to compliment your favorite podcast!If you loved this episode, give Date and Debate a review on your favorite podcast player!Podcast editing and mixing by ThePodcastEngineer.com.