Hello and Goodbye

It's another vulnerable episode, as Leanna and Jared come back to the mic with life updates, hilarious stories and a raw conversation about the future of the podcast. Jared talks about his recent, major life change and its effect on his dating life and Leanna shares an update from her most recent situationship and her difficulty with finding closure and moving on. They talk about Leanna's birthday weekend in San Diego and some really funny moments that will make you laugh out loud, including Jared's recent venture into hip hop dance classes. Finally, Leanna discusses her decision of officially bringing the podcast to a pause and the two reminisce on the beautiful outcomes from Hello & Goodbye.    Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order. Represent our podcast with merch, including t-shirts, cropped sweatshirts, stickers, mugs and socks! www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop Connect with us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast/?hl=en Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/hello_bye_pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPYR8LlleRFTQ_uOGrOC7A?view_as=subscriber Head to our website to our website to check out all of our offerings in one location: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com    

Leanna and Jared return after a hiatus with new updates and revelations. Leanna openly shares about her romantic life, including her recent situationship and dating app endeavors. Jared gives us an update on his recovery from covid, meditation retreat and what's going on in his romantic life. Leanna also shares a recent date story from Hinge that went wrong and the two talk about the future of the show in a raw and honest way.    Be a part of our community by becoming a Patreonie and get exclusive bonus content plus a 15% discount on merch: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order. Represent our podcast with merch, including t-shirts, cropped sweatshirts, stickers, mugs and socks! www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop Connect with us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast/?hl=en Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/hello_bye_pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPYR8LlleRFTQ_uOGrOC7A?view_as=subscriber Head to our website to our website to check out all of our offerings in one location: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

It's our final week of "Best Of's" and Leanna wanted to share one of her favorite all-time episodes. It's all about ghosting and love-bombing from a raw and vulnerable stance and it's something that most people in the dating world can relate to. Hope you enjoy and will see you soon for new episodes and surprises... Have you ever been love bombed? Leanna opens up vulnerably about a very recent experience with a potential partner that mimicked signs of love bombing. Jared helps her navigate through the entirety of the situation, including the part where she was eventually ghosted and left crushed. Then the two talk about how self-compassion is so important in these situations, as Leanna seemed to paint a flawless picture of her most recent partner and a flawed picture of herself. Be a part of our community by becoming a Patreonie and get exclusive bonus content plus a 15% discount on merch: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order. Represent our podcast with merch, including t-shirts, cropped sweatshirts, stickers, mugs and socks! www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop Connect with us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast/?hl=en Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/hello_bye_pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPYR8LlleRFTQ_uOGrOC7A?view_as=subscriber Head to our website to our website to check out all of our offerings in one location: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

"Best Of" week 3 with a steamy conversation all about the bedroom and the power of sex in relationships. We knew this was an episode that needed to be shared again as it meant so much to us. Enjoy...! Ready to find out how to create healthy relationships IN and OUT of the bedroom? Leanna and Jared welcome clinical psychologist and sex therapist, Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy to talk about her expertise in working with couples, both on their relationships and relationship to sex. Dr. Fogel Mersy goes into detail about Gottman theory and how it works in navigating the health of a relationship. She describes what the four horsemen are, how they can negatively affect relationships and the antidotes needed to keep the relationship alive, including how to approach someone with a complaint, how to soothe yourself when you're feeling "flooded" and how to keep the relationship bank in balance. Dr. Fogel Mercy also discusses some common problems that bring clients in for sex therapy, including, low sexual desire, unbalanced sexual desires in the relationship, performance anxiety and specific work with LGB and trans clients. The three then wrap up the conversation with some fun questions about orgasms! Leanna and Jared also catch up as they discuss their current romantic status', Leanna's new job and an in-depth conversation about the "bush". Make sure to follow Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy on instagram @drlaurenfogelmersy. Be a part of our community by becoming a Patreonie and get exclusive bonus content plus a 15% discount on merch: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order. Represent our podcast with merch, including t-shirts, cropped sweatshirts, stickers, mugs and socks! www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop Connect with us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast/?hl=en Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/hello_bye_pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPYR8LlleRFTQ_uOGrOC7A?view_as=subscriber Head to our website to our website to check out all of our offerings in one location: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

*SPOILER ALERTS for FBOY Island* Leanna and Jared welcome Jamie Wood to talk all things FBOY Island, a dating reality show on HBO Max. Jamie discusses what his life looked like before the show, how he got cast on the show, and logistics of how the show worked from an inside perspective, including the "Nice Guy Grotto" versus the "Limbro",  the mansplaining scene and the real reason behind Jamie's elimination from the show. Leanna and Jared also ask Jamie who his favorite lead was, who he still stays in contact with now, how he truly feels about Garrett, and Jamie shares what he plans to do moving forward and how he will use his platform as a tool to embrace mental health.    Make sure to follow Jamie on instagram @jamiewoodoffiicial and stay tuned for his exciting ventures to come.    Follow us @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan, @therealjaredrodrigues and find links to our Patreon, Sponsors and more at www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com

Coming to you hot with the first week on "Best Of's" as Leanna & Jared take a mental health break to rest and rejuvenate!   This episode will blow your mind as Leanna and Jared welcome special guest, Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick from Evolve Counseling.   Dr. Fedrick dives deep into the intricacies of narcissism and codependency, first, breaking the two down and then explaining how this looks in relationships, how it relates to attachment theory and red flags to look for in potential partners.   Then they have a discussion about gaslighting, what it is and how it's related to narcissism. Dr Fedrick also breaks down how anxiety and depression are often present in narcissistic and codependent relationships and they have a discussion about trauma and it's affects in these situations.   Finally, they discuss whether or not narcissists and codependents can change or have healthy relationships.   Make sure to follow Dr. Fedrick @evolvecounselingaz or visit her website www.evolvecounselingaz.com.    Be a part of our community by becoming a Patreonie and get exclusive bonus content plus a 15% discount on merch: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.   And thank you to Tushy for saving the environment by providing stylish bidets! Head to www.tushy.com/helloandgoodbye for 10% off your Tushy and get your bidet TODAY.   Represent our podcast with merch, including t-shirts, cropped sweatshirts, stickers, mugs and socks! www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Connect with us on social:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast/?hl=en   Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/hello_bye_pod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPYR8LlleRFTQ_uOGrOC7A?view_as=subscriber   Head to our website to our website to check out all of our offerings in one location: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com   Podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com    

In this fun and flirty episode, Leanna and Jared take a blast into the past, as they share advice they wish their younger selves would have known about flirting, kissing, boundaries and consent.    Leanna gives flirting advice to younger men on reading body language and understanding boundaries, and Jared gives a more detailed approach with four of his flirting guidelines, including playfulness, playing with distance, and more!    They then dive into kissing to-do's and not to-do's with details of tongue play, body positioning and varying sensations.    Jared shares his worst kiss and Leanna shares her best.    As Leanna shares the most important advice she would give to herself, it leads the conversation towards consent as the two discuss how to communicate your boundaries, how to read your partner's comfortability and how to demand consent.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com                

In this powerful episode, Leanna welcomes author, communication coach and dialect coach, Samara Bay.   While Samara works with actors on dialect, including Gal Gadot, and politicians as a communication coach, she gives insight on how to use your voice to get what you want in the dating and relationship world.   She talks about the presence of voice bias in both the professional and dating environment and how we can learn to set aside our bias and listen with welcoming ears.    Leanna brings up a specific situation where her voice was not heard, which led her to feel unsafe on a date, and the two talk about the power dynamic between men and women and the constant oppression women experience due to male privilege and ignorance.   Samara then gives tangible advice, tone awareness, and specific phrases women can use to get what they want out of any situation.    Make sure to connect with Samara on instagram @samarabay, stay in touch through her weekly newsletter at www.samarabay.com, and keep your eyes open for her upcoming book PERMISSION TO SPEAK.    Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.     Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp, a company that offers affordable and customized online therapy. To receive 10% off your first month of therapy, head to betterhelp.com/hellogoodbye   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast       Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

In this solo episode, Jared and Leanna both open up about going through a hard time with their mental health.    Jared speaks on his recent acknowledgement of depression and shares in specifics about how his symptoms have recently affected his everyday life.    He opens up about how it's hard for him to really recognize his depression as someone who does not identify himself with clinical depression.   Leanna and Jared then talk about the importance of taking care of your mental health and some tangible ways to do that, including physical health, self-care and seeking professional help.   Leanna opens up about her own dealings of mental health as she finds out new information about her health, deals with burnout and finds herself harping on everything that is going wrong, including the shame that follows.    She also gives an update on her romantic life that you might be surprised by.   It's a raw, honest and no bullshit episode that may make you feel less alone in the state of the world today.   Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.   Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp, a company that offers affordable and customized online therapy. To receive 10% off your first month of therapy, head to betterhelp.com/hellogoodbye   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Get ready to laugh as another solo episode with Leanna and Jared reveals hilarious moments in their current romantic and personal lives. First, Jared shares his recent dating app interactions and allows Leanna to read a dating app message between him and a recent match.    The two then discuss first message options using dating apps, first message "do nots," and if any of it matters. Jared also shares an upcoming endeavor that taps into his more theatrical side.    They then dive into the segment "Leanna did what?" as Leanna shares her first experience of using jacuzzi jets to masturbate and gives an update on her porn exploration.    Finally, she shares a recent experience of handing out her number to a medical professional at the hospital and how to find the courage to be bold and put yourself out there when trying to date without the dating apps.     Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   To connect with Jade Bianca for matchmaking and dating profile assistance, head to www.datingafterdivorce.com. Click "Hello & Goodbye" where it says "How did you hear about us?" and receive $100 off!    Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

This one's for the men, as Leanna and Jared welcome Mike Campbell, New Zealand-made man coach and host of the Everyday Legends podcast. Mike takes us into the behind the scenes of what led him to becoming a man coach, including his own experiences of being the "nice guy" and learning to really find his manhood. The three talk about the toxic culture of the nice guy along with the unfortunate pendulum that leads to toxic masculinity and women-blaming. Then Mike shares some tools that help men find a healthy journey into their manhood, including the who, the what and the why of self-discovery. Leanna and Jared give updates on their current romantic endeavors, which involves a funny deja vu moment for Jared and Leanna's struggles with holding on to her inner power.    Thank you so much to Mike Campbell for joining us on the show! Make sure to follow Mike on instagram @mikecampbellmc, check out his podcast "Everyday Legends" and connect with him on his website www.mikecampbell.com.au   Follow us on instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.   Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp, a company that offers affordable and customized online therapy. To receive 10% off your first month of therapy, head to betterhelp.com/hellogoodbye   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com      

Ever wonder if it's you or them? In this solo episode, Leanna and Jared discuss their current romantic endeavors, including a blind date, a lot of swiping and casual mingling. Jared shares his obsession with a new reality show, as well as some discouragement in his career and his dive back into the dating world. Leanna talks about an empowering solo adventure, followed by a baffling interaction at a local dive bar, which then leads to a conversation about the unfortunate reality of women having to master the art of assertiveness in uncomfortable situations. She also gives an update on her situationship and a realization of her falling back into a familiar pattern of anxious attachment and fear of abandonment.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp, a company that offers affordable and customized online therapy. To receive 10% off your first month of therapy, head to betterhelp.com/hellogoodbye   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Trigger warning: this episode does about sexual assault as Erin so bravely discusses being a survivor of sexual assault and how that has helped her become the woman she is today.   National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673   Leanna and Jared welcome Erin Ramsey, host of You're Such a Catch, a podcast about dating, relationships and women empowerment. Erin vulnerably shares her story, including details of her marriage, divorce, a relationship that followed and her current dating experiences. She talks about the journey that led her to really connecting with herself and how that has resulted in making difficult and heartbreaking decisions. The three discuss societal expectations, "good morning" texts, and dating etiquette. Erin then shares the mission of her podcast, how it has changed her life in more ways than one.   Make sure to follow Erin on Instagram @youresuchacatch, check out her podcast, “You're Such a Catch” and visit her website www.youresuchacatch.com   Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp, a company that offers affordable and customized online therapy. To receive 10% off your first month of therapy, head to betterhelp.com/hellogoodbye   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com    

Get ready to fly into another solo episode full of laughter and surprises as Leanna and Jared share their recent romantic endeavors. Leanna shares about her current dating life and conflicted feelings, which leads to a discussion talking about the current political state of the country that impacts the rights of the LGTBQIA community and women's health. Jared talks about his debriefing with his therapist that leads to a huge realization. Leanna then unfolds the hilarious experiences she encountered after spontaneously jumping back, back on the apps again.   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.     Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp, a company that offers affordable and customized online therapy. To receive 10% off your first month of therapy, head to betterhelp.com/hellogoodbye   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

What's the secret to a lasting marriage? Leanna and Jared welcome Damon Sumner, comedian and co-host of the Sum it up with the Sumners podcast! Damon shares how he made his way into comedy and how he manages being a husband and dad in the comedy world. He goes through the journey of meeting his wife at a young age, marrying young, having kids and still managing to have a loving and joy-filled marriage. Damon discusses the secrets of creating a healthy marriage, how to navigate harder times and how to keep a healthy sex life. The three then talk about period sex and the stigmas of needing to please the man over the woman. It's a hilarious episode you don't want to miss!    Find Damon on instagram @damonjr2 and check out his album "I Know Who I Am" www.damonsumner.com.   Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp, a company that offers affordable and customized online therapy. To receive 10% off your first month of therapy, head to betterhelp.com/hellogoodbye   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com        

It's another fun-filled solo episode with Leanna and Jared as the two discuss their current romantic lives and all of the exciting endeavors the two have taken on. Jared gives an update on his status with the person he flew across the country to meet and the revelation that he and his therapist discovered. Leanna shares her updates of her casual relationships and how she has become a boundary boss bitch who is not afraid to ask for what she wants and needs. Finally, the two start a new segment called "Leanna did what?" as Leanna shares her first experience watching porn and the hilarity of the whole thing in detail. You do not want to miss this episode!    Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

It's a special "night cap" episode, as Leanna and Jared record while being jet-lagged and a little bit dazed. Leanna shares details of her yoga retreat in Costa Rica and then goes on a rant about the devaluation of yoga in her hometown. She opens up about Costa Rica igniting a fire in her, and then shares the specifics of why she is not teaching in Redlands. Jared then shares his experience from recent traveling and discusses his weekend getaway in order to meet the person he has been talking with, for the first time.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Leanna and Jared welcome Natasha Levinger, intuitive reader, inner child healing teacher and energy healer. Natasha shares parts of her story that led her into the work of finding her inner child and how she integrated energy work into her own healing. She opens up about having been in relationships with narcissists which leads to the three talking about narcissism and what it actually looks like. Natasha also talks about her specific energy healing work and how she helps her clients find the integration of their own inner child and inner parent. The three then discuss attachment style and how fear plays a huge role in disconnecting with the body which leads to an insecure attachment. Make sure to follow Natasha on instagram @highestlighthealing and check out her podcast Magic Monday. To book a session with her and find her inner child healing class (April 11, 2022), head to www.highestlighthealing.com. Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order. Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com    

Get ready for the kinkiest episode yet as Leanna and Jared welcome Niki and Cami from the Double Teamed podcast. Leanna shares a funny story of how she found Niki and Cami, and then the twins share how they first got into kink and how it has transformed their lives, ultimately leading to the start of their podcast. The four of them discuss all things kink, including dominant versus submissive, knife play, non-monogamy, pet play, breeding kink and the importance of compassion in owning your kink desires. Warning, the episode might turn you on... Make sure to follow Cami & Niki on Instagram @doubleteamedpodcast and Twitter @doubleteamedpod. Check out their podcast on any platform! Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com    

In this fun and full-of-surprises episode, Leanna and Jared get real as they talk about their current dating lives including a "no strings attached" situationship and a "legit attached" situationship. Jared shares something really important and raw and Leanna shares details of her second medium reading with Jennifer "the grief" medium. She talks about how the recent session led to deep inner child healing and a continued drive towards inspiring and advocating for women. The two also dabble with conversation about a new kink discovery, mutual masturbation and the importance of snacks.   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   Use code H&Gsavings for 15% off a medium session with Jennifer "the grief" medium at www.jenniferthegriefmedium.com   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Does being in a relationship mean you've settled, including your sex life? Leanna and Jared welcome Holly Brown, comedian, artist, writer and host and creator of the comedy show Salty AF. Holly shows up with raw vulnerability as she openly talks about childhood trauma, mental health, sexual assault and unlearning beliefs that were forced upon her. She then dives into her own relationship, how she found the love of her life and how they refuse to "settle" in the bedroom. Trigger warning: this episode does discuss suicide and sexual assault, however it is not discussed with any graphic details.   Make sure to follow Holly on instagram @hollybrowncomedy and check out her show Salty AF at www.hollyanabelbrown.com.   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com            

TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode, we discuss suicide, mental health and spiritual trauma.  It's the episode you all have been waiting for as Leanna shares the raw story of what happened to her marriage. She discusses the lead up to the final year of marriage and then openly discloses the final months, including details of spiritual abuse, marital oppression and a debilitating, mental health diagnosis. Jared then guides the conversation to the present, as the two reflect on this traumatic time just six years ago and the growth that has empowered Leanna to be who she truly is today.   If you or anyone you know is struggle with thoughts or threats of suicide, the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Please don't hesitate to call. You and your life are important and valuable and we love you.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

This episode is a real life "he's just not that into you" as Leanna finds herself in a situation after months of unreciprocal feelings towards someone. She talks about a recent encounter that led to this realization and Jared and she talk about the importance of closing the door, moving on and taking nothing less than reciprocation. Leanna also talks about someone from her recent past coming back and using that opportunity to take back her power. Jared discusses his experience jumping back on the dating apps and the two share laughs about 69-ing, cringey sex talk and masturbation secrets.    Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.     To connect with Jade Bianca for matchmaking and dating profile assistance, head to www.datingafterdivorce.com. Click Hello & Goodbye where it says "how did you hear about us?" and receive $100 off!  Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ever get tired of being single and lonely, or just lonely? Leanna and Jared discuss living the single life and how they both deal with their loneliness and singlehood. They talk about the power of self-compassion and then give some tools that have helped both of them. Jared discusses the book he's currently reading, Dopamine Nation, and its relevance to this topic and Leanna revisits the discussion about the most recent guy who bailed and her psychotherapist's thoughts on why he did. They also analyze a dating profile submitted by a listener and give some ideas on how to maximize her profile and overall outlook on dating.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Connect with us and find access to everything on our website: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com      Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com        

Get ready for a yoga and mindfulness filled episode as Leanna and Jared welcome Tiffany Cruickshank, founder of Yoga Medicine. (FYI, you don't have to do yoga to love this episode because the three also get into topics such as mindfulness in relationships and practical, yet powerful dating advice!) Tiffany talks about her journey into yoga, how it has impacted her life and how she has been intentional about blending western and eastern medicine together in order to help so many find healing in all aspects of their life. She also opens up about her past and present relationships and how being mindful has helped her become the partner she wants to be. Tiffany then gives some poignant and powerful advice to those who are struggling with dating and rejection. Finally, the three discuss breathwork, tapping and the idea of acceptance.    Connect with Tiffany and Yoga Medicine on Instagram @yoga_medicine and @tiffanycruickshank. Visit www.yogamedicine.com to check out their online classes, trainings and so much more!    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Connect with us and find access to everything on our website: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com    Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com    

Leanna and Jared are back with a solo episode about a wedding weekend getaway and current dating situationships. Leanna shares her experience as a single AF bridesmaid, her plus one (hint, it's Jared), and they talk about all of their adventures post-wedding, including their current state as they record the morning after. Leanna opens up about her new therapist and some confronting emotions following her first session, and then the two start discussing Leanna's current situationship. As Leanna starts sharing that she had not heard from the guy she was talking to, she gets two texts from THAT guy and the two navigate the texts that neither expected, talk about a response and then hit send. Tune in to find out all of the juicy deets! Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   Follow us on Twitter @hello_bye_pod    Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Nobody loves talking more about healthy vaginas than Leanna and Jared, and they are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nicole Williams, board-certified OBGYN and author of "This is How You Vagina." Dr. Williams shares her background and her journey into providing a "love letter" as a way to offer knowledge and empowerment to all vagina owners. She talks about all things vagina including vaginal health and how to deal with infections and doctors, if there's an actual "G" spot, orgasm ownership, vaginal and medical racism and the importance of lubrication! Leanna and Jared also catch up as Jared talks about his first date in months and Leanna shares her recent thoughts on the potential harm of toxic dating positivity.    Make sure to follow Dr. Nicole Williams on instagram @drnicolelife and purchase her book "This is How You Vagina", available on Amazon or at www.thisishowyouvagina.com.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2021 at checkout for 10% off your first order.   To become a "Patreonie" visit www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for as little as $3 a month!    Visit www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com for access to our YouTube, Patreon, sponsors, episodes and more! 

Ready to embrace your weird? Leanna and Jared welcome back female powerhouse and host of We Met At Acme, Lindsey Metselaar. The three dive right in with the story of how Lindsey met her now fiancé, thoughts on platonic friendships, astrology and jealousy. Lindsey opens up about how early experiences have shaped her romantic relationships and what she learned from her most recent former relationship that has helped find her forever person. She also shares the relationship superpowers that both she and her fiancé bring to the table and how important it is to be weird with your partner.   Make sure to follow Lindsey @wemetatacme and @lindzmetz and check out her podcast "We Met At Acme".   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    Thank you to our sponsors:   VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.   To connect with Jade Bianca for matchmaking and dating profile assistance, head to www.datingafterdivorce.com. Choose "Hello & Goodbye" under "How did you hear about us?" and receive $100 off!         

Get ready for a California Christmas covid catastrophe story that will leave you wondering if you should pause your dating apps. Leanna and Jared reunite after two weeks and chat about their Christmas holidays, including needing support groups, show recommendations, matchmaker's wishes and Leanna's recent covid experience. Jared shares his reinvigorated sense of love and admiration for Alanis Morisette as they both talk about the documentary Jagged and Alanis' courage in creating an image that was nothing far of who she was. Leanna then shares the story of how a fun weekend with a cool Bumble date quickly went south, resulting in her 10-day quarantine, positive covid results, lots of tissues and a ghost.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    To become a "Patreonie" visit www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for as little as $3 a month!    VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2021 at checkout for 10% off your first order.   Follow Jade on instagram @dating_after_div or visit her website www.datingafterdivorce.com to sign on for one of her dating services, including dating profile assistance and matchmaking. Click "Hello & Goodbye" where it says "How did you hear about us?" to receive $100 off!    Visit www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com for all of the links to our sponsors, Patreon, YouTube and social!      

Get ready for an episode of reminiscing, reflecting and manifesting as Leanna and Jared prepare to ring in the new year! Jared shares a dating update and Leanna shares her continued efforts in simplifying her life, which leads to a conversation about a new culture that has emerged from people demanding their worth. The two then each read a letter of their 2021 reflections and talk about their favorite episodes, guests and moments. Finally, Leanna and Jared share some words of comfort heading into 2022. Cheers to a new year with a badass you!    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    To become a "Patreonie" visit www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for as little as $3 a month!    Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2021 (HELLO2022 after the New Year) at checkout for 10% off your first order.

Everyone loves a good glow up, right? Leanna and Jared welcome Joe Cano and Cole Alexander, two beautiful, gay men, both inside and out, who take pride in who they are. Joe and Cole both open up about growing up gay and how that played out in their lives, including family disapproval, religious oppression and the journey to self-discovery and resilience. They each share their coming out stories and how they are still navigating family acceptance. Joe vulnerably opens up about the horrors of his experience in "conversion camp" followed by his dissociation with the Mormon church. Cole also shares his similar experiences in the evangelical church and the four of them touch on how politics and religion continues to play a huge roll in discrimination and repression of the LGTBQIA community. This is a must-listen and a must-share and you should probably grab some tissues.    Follow Joe and Cole's journey on instagram @the_joe_nyc and @thecolealexander.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    Thank you to our sponsor:   Tushy for saving the environment by providing stylish bidets! Head to www.tushy.com/helloandgoodbye for 10% off your Tushy.   To become a "Patreonie" visit www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for as little as $3 a month!    Visit www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com for all of the links to our sponsors, Patreon, YouTube and social!    

Is the Universe calling you? Leanna and Jared explore different aspects of the idea of the "Universe" as a means to healing, lesson learning, guidance and growth. Leanna shares a personal experience of a recent hypnotherapy session with Jennifer, the grief medium, that guided her through her past lives. She then talks about the lessons she has learned from those lives and how they have manifested in this life. Jared talks about his own recent experience using abstinence to become more in tune to his own inner guidance and more in touch with feeling his feelings. Finally, they both discuss their current romantic lives and the Universe's role in their healing and growth.    To book with Jennifer the grief medium, head to www.jenniferthegriefmedium.com and use code H&Gsavings for 15% off! Follow her on Instagram @jenniferthegriefmedium.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2021 at checkout for 10% off your first order. To become a "Patreonie" visit www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for as little as $3 a month!    Visit our website www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com for links to our social, Patreon, YouTube, sponsors and more! 

Can women make the first move or are they just making excuses? Leanna and Jared welcome Greg Behrendt, comedian, coach, author of He's Just Not That Into You and podcast host of Don't Take Bullsh*t from F*ckers. Greg talks about how his career took off and how he now coaches others in their careers and relationships. He discusses his marriage, the beginnings of when he and his wife met, their business endeavors and how they keep the momentum of their marriage. The three discuss Greg's book, if men have progressively gotten worse, why women make excuses for men and the rules of casual sex. Greg also talks about his journey into sobriety and the importance of its priority in his life.    Follow Greg on Instagram @itsgreggers and @dtbffpodcast  http://gregorybehrendt.com   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    To become a "Patreonie" visit www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for as little as $3 a month!    Want a "Ho Ho Holes" Christmas mug?! Visit www.redbubble.com and search "leannajoan" to get your mug in time for Christmas! 

Get ready for an episode filled with a lot of laughter and some of the craziest dating stories ever shared on the podcast! Leanna and Jared are so thrilled to welcome Glo$tik after their adventure together on another podcast that forced them to bond together. Glo$tik is a Tiktoker who has used her dating experiences to create hilarious and real videos that help other daters not feel alone. She talks about how therapy has helped her approach dating in a different way and how she is growing in order to be ready for the right one. The three then have an honest conversation about body image, insecurities and the expectations of society on women's appearance. Finally, Glo$tik also tells one of the best dating stories that Leanna and Jared have ever told. Get ready for a wild ride!    Make sure to follow Glo$tik on instagram @glostik_xo and on TikTok @glostik_xo!    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    To become a "Patreonie" visit www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for as little as $3 a month!    Want a "Ho Ho Holes" Christmas mug?! Visit www.redbubble.com and search "leannajoan" to get your mug in time for Christmas! 

Grab your friendship bracelets and notepads because Jared and Leanna are doing a special episode all about friendships! Inspired by listener questions, they talk about ways to make new friendships in adulthood, how to handle when your friends continue to make bad dating decisions, setting boundaries, navigating conflict and asking for your needs. Hint...all of these things are possible in healthy friendships! Leanna and Jared also talk about their personal experiences with other friendships and actually process something together during the recording. They also discuss Jared's venture into "No Nut November" and Leanna's breakup with her therapist.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    To become a "Patreonie" visit www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for as little as $3 a month!    Thank you to our sponsors:   VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2021 at checkout for 10% off your first order.   Tushy for saving the environment by providing stylish bidets! Head to www.tushy.com/helloandgoodbye for 10% off your Tushy.   Ioba Toys for blessing the world with sex toys for women made by women. Visit iobatoys.com and use code "helloandgoodbye" for 30% off.     Visit www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com for all of the links to our sponsors, Patreon, YouTube and social!

Leanna and Jared welcome BACK founder of Dating After Divorce, Jade Bianca. Jade talks in-depth about her dating services, including matchmaking for divorceés, dating coaching and dating app profile assistance. She also talks about her recent wedding and answers some listener questions, including how to safely have a "hoe" phase after the end of a relationship and how to navigate gender roles in dating apps. The three then talk about dating tools, including utilizing compliments, making the first move and taking charge. Finally, Jade shares her relationship superpowers and how to show up to dating and relationships with vulnerability.    Follow Jade on instagram @dating_after_div or visit her website www.datingafterdivorce.com to sign on for one of her dating services, including dating profile assistance and matchmaking. Click "Hello & Goodbye" where it says "How did you hear about us?" to receive $100 off!      Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Use code HELLO2021 at checkout for 10% off your first order, www.veefresh.com.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    Visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for as little as $3 a month!    You can find access to all of our links on our website www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com!  

Do you want to learn how to listen to your soul and manifest your life? L & J welcome Jennifer Ankele, a medium, psychic, licensed, clinical social worker, Reiki master, past life regression hypnotherapist and author. Jennifer talks about when she first started realizing she had a gift and how it developed into who she is today. The three talk about the stigma behind psychic work and how religion can play a huge factor in that stigma. Leanna & Jared also discuss details of their own readings including baby surprises and more details on Leanna's mystery man. They also talk about the beauty of death, the encapsulation of energy and the importance of manifestation, including tangible takeaways to help you connect with your own soul.    Follow Jennifer on instagram @jenniferthegriefmedium and visit her website www.jenniferthegriefmedium.com to book your soul session today!    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues, Twitter @hello_bye_pod & leannajoan on TikTok.   Visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for as little as $3 a month!    And check out our new partner "Dating After Divorce" www.datingafterdivorce.comfor $100 off all your dating, matchmaking and dating app needs! (Click Hello & Goodbye in the "how did you hear about us?" drop down!)   You can find access to all of our links on our website www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com.   

TRIGGER WARNING: This bonus episode includes conversation about sexual assault and domestic violence. We recommend skipping this episode if this will cause you any pain or trauma.    In the world of the movement #notallmen, Leanna and Jared continue to fight for the voice of women. Inspired by a rant from Kane Holloway on the podcast "Don't Take Bullsh*t from F*ckers", Leanna shares recent stories and experiences that have left her feeling uncomfortable and unsure of how to move forward. They talk about empathy and how to be there for groups of people who are experiencing pain. Leanna also shares an update on the victim compensation program that she had discovered just a few months earlier. (Details of the victim compensation program can be found on Ep. 63 "Spilling the Bachelor Tea & Empowering Survivors")   If you need support for sexual assault or domestic violence, here are the 24/7 phone numbers that you can call:    National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673   National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233   If you'd like to support our show, head to www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast. 

Are you ready to stop putting up with bullshit? Leanna and Jared welcome Kane Holloway, comedian and podcast host of the Don't Take Bullsh*t from F*ckers and Well Actually podcasts. Kane gives the inside scoop of how he got into comedy, how he created/co-created his podcasts and how he's helping people get rid of fuckers. Then the three get deep as Kane opens up about his first love, how he started recognizing toxic patterns, and how he learned to stop taking bullshit from fuckers. Jared and Kane bond over similar childhoods, relationships with their dads and then the three bond over crying. Kane discusses what he's learned about relationships between his divorce and most recent breakup, and finally, they wrap it up with dreams of hand jobs and soaking. It's a raw, vulnerable and hilarious episode you don't want to miss!   Follow Kane on instagram @kaneholloway and visit his website www.kaneholloway.com for access to his "Two Jacket" special, podcasts and more!    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    Visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for as little as $3 a month!    You can find access to all of our links on our website www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com.    And check out our new partner, Dating After Divorce for all your dating, matchmaking and dating app needs! www.datingafterdivorce.com

In this gourmet scramble of an episode, Leanna and Jared talk about their current affairs, including a deeper discussion about their appearance on a recent podcast, Leanna's birthday adventures, including seeing and meeting some people from the Bachelor, and finally, the two talk about some questions that may seem fun to ask, but could actually be harmful. They talk in detail about sticking up for the importance of independent women and breaking stigmas around having specific "rules" in order to find a partner, Leanna shares a specific conversation with a former BACHELORETTE and then Jared and Leanna discuss the very prevalent and ever pervasive question of "Why aren't you guys together?", including the honest truth about their history.   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    Visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for as little as $3 a month!    You can find access to all of our links on our website www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com. 

Even if you aren't a Bachelor franchise fan, there is so much more to take away than tea from reality TV, including marriage advice and advice on how to find the RIGHT one for you! Leanna & Jared are thrilled to welcome reality TV queen and podcast host, Erin Hill from Get'n Cozy with Erin & Bach After Dark. Erin is also a matchmaker, dating coach and a proud wife and mom. Erin talks about some secrets to keep a passionate and fiery marriage alive and gives Leanna & Jared advice on how to specifically attract the right person. Then the three discuss events that took place on the most recent season of Bachelor in Paradise including the drama between Brendan and Pieper and Chris and Alana.    Follow Erin on instagram @getncozywitherin and make sure to checkout and subscribe to her podcasts!    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues. Visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for as little as $3 a month! And thank you so our sponsors VeeFresh & IobaToys for providing products that empower women! Use code HELLO2021 at checkout for 10% off your first order, at www.veefresh.com and use code helloandgoodbye at checkout for 30% off at iobatoys.com.

Are you ready to get back to love? Leanna and Jared are ecstatic to welcome Dr. Diane, a psychologist and dating expert who helps women and men develop a secure attachment and find their way back to love. Dr. Diane breaks down attachment theory, including its origin, how it develops in early childhood and how it plays out in adult relationships. She also talks about polyvagal theory in response to threat and stress, how to recognize your patterns in relationships and the importance of changing your story. There's so much more in this episode, including an update with the guy that ghosted Leanna, and Jared and Leanna's new, exciting venture in sex education. It's a MUST LISTEN.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    Visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show. We love our Patreon community!   And thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women! Use code HELLO2021 at checkout for 10% off your first order, www.veefresh.com.     

Have you ever been love bombed? Leanna opens up vulnerably about a very recent experience with a potential partner that mimicked signs of love bombing. Jared helps her navigate through the entirety of the situation, including the part where she was eventually ghosted and left crushed. Then the two talk about how self-compassion is so important in these situations, as Leanna seemed to paint a flawless picture of her most recent partner and a flawed picture of herself. This episode talks heavily about vaccines and vaccine mandates, and while they don't force their opinions on others, both Leanna and Jared talk in detail about why the vaccine is so important to them and why they need that congruence with a future partner.   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    Visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to pledge and support the show for just $3 a month!    And thank you so our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women! Use code HELLO2021 at checkout for 10% off your first order, www.veefresh.com.   

In this fun episode, Leanna plays out three different scenarios that occurred very recently. The three scenarios include an invitation to a threesome, an argument about feminism, friends with benefits gone wrong, and a battle with the wounded inner child. Leanna opens up about a pattern that she fell back into and feels embarrassed about sharing, and Jared helps her see from an outsider's view and offers compassion. It's honest and vulnerable and something Leanna hopes listeners can learn from! Here's to continued growth and breaking down those barriers of trauma.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.   Visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast to support the show with just a $3 a month pledge! 

Do you find yourself constantly attracting emotionally unavailable partners? Leanna & Jared welcome dating coach, Victoria Miretti, to discuss how to stop attracting unavailable partners and move towards attracting available and secure partners. She talks about how her own experience of attracting emotionally unavailable men led to her helping women break the same patterns and cycles. Leanna opens up and gets emotional about her own struggles with this and then discusses very transparently her experience with married men pursuing her. The three discuss why this tends to happen and how to use affirmations, inner child work, rewiring and a healthy mindset to start attracting what you actually want. This is a heartwarming and informative conversation you don't want to miss!    Make sure to follow Victoria on instagram @victoriamiretti or head to her website victoriamiretti.com!    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues.    Visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast and visit our website www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com for links to our social media, sponsors, Patreon and more! Xo 

Leanna and Jared have a fun episode with just the two of them as they continue to dissect the world of dating. Jared talks about a "blast from the past" experience, as Leanna discusses her mid-life crisis and her most recent dating experiences that have officially led her to deleting the apps, again. The two discuss how to properly kiss, how many times you can cancel on someone and if it's OK to ask someone to prove to you that they look like their photos on a dating app. Finally, Leanna shares how she used her cookie, and not the one you're thinking of, to make a move. Did it work?    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues. Visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast and visit our website www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com for links to our social media, sponsors, Patreon and more!    

*SPOILER ALERTS for FBOY Island* Leanna and Jared welcome Jamie Wood to talk all things FBOY Island, a dating reality show on HBO Max. Jamie discusses what his life looked like before the show, how he got cast on the show, and logistics of how the show worked from an inside perspective, including the "Nice Guy Grotto" versus the "Limbro",  the mansplaining scene and the real reason behind Jamie's elimination from the show. Leanna and Jared also ask Jamie who his favorite lead was, who he still stays in contact with now, how he truly feels about Garrett, and Jamie shares what he plans to do moving forward and how he will use his platform as a tool to embrace mental health.    Make sure to follow Jamie on instagram @jamiewoodoffiicial and stay tuned for his exciting ventures to come.    Follow us @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan, @therealjaredrodrigues and find links to our Patreon, Sponsors and more at www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com

Grab your lingerie and tripods because this episode is going to make you wild about OWNING your sexuality through the power of boudoir. Leanna & Jared welcome photographer, Sarah Witherington, from OWN Boudoir Photography. Sarah discusses how she got into boudoir photography, why she loves it and how she uses it to help empower her clients. Sarah offers tangible advice on how to create your own boudoir shoot, specific poses that will make you look and feel your sexiest, and the three give advice on how to respond to sexts and sexy photos in a way that both people will feel hot and bothered. Leanna and Jared also catch up as Leanna talks about her active dating life as the new "Leanna", and Jared briefly discusses his new views on the Bachelor conversation from the previous episode.    Follow and support our amazing guest, Sarah, on instagram @ownboudoir, or through her website www.ownboudoir.com.   Follow us @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan, @therealjaredrodrigues and head to our website www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com for links to our Patreon, YouTube, sponsors and more!   Thank you to our sponsor Ioba Toys. Visit iobatoys.com and use code helloandgoodbye for 30% off your order. 

THEY'RE BACK and ready to talk all things solo traveling and bachelor unravelings! Leanna shares details of her recent solo trip to Hawaii, including some highs and lows and some specific places to visit in Oahu, Jared shares a cute story of a recent setup, and then the two dive DEEP into a recent interaction on The Bachelorette between Katie and Greg that really is a conversation about attachment styles and opposite perspectives from two people with opposite attachment styles, Leanna being anxious and Jared being avoidant. Who do you think is Team Katie and who is Team Greg?    Thank you to our sponsor for this episode VeeFresh. To receive 10% off your first order, visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2021 at checkout!    Make sure to follow us on instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan, @therealjaredrodrigues.    Visit our sponsors, Patreon, YouTube channel and more on our website www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com.

SURPRISE! It's H&G's second bonus episode and Leanna and Jared are coming in hot with updates, stories and a listener question in which every dater can relate. Leanna talks in specifics about her break from the podcast, break from dating, and her exciting, upcoming adventure. Jared talks about his recent dating experiences and one experience in particular that explores the financial side of dating and how different experiences and expectations can either get in the way or become a dealbreaker. Platonic cuddling, solo-traveling hot tips and of course, poop talk all make an appearance at some point.    Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues. Visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast and visit our website www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com for links to our social media, sponsors, Patreon and more! Xo