Dating and relationships: are they dreams come true or living nightmares? That’s the question Fern Lulham, who is blind, asks each month on Into You. Fern, from Hastings, UK, and a regular contributor of Kelly and Company, welcomes guests to share in hone
"In this episode, Fern chats with Kate Hutchinson about what dating is like as a transgender woman. Kate also shares her journey with self-confidence, disclosing her gender to others and what we can all do to support each other to fully be who we are. No matter what your gender identity or who you're attracted to, if you need a hit of inspiration and empowerment, this is the episode for you! Follow Kate on Twitter: @katiekhaos "
"In this episode, Fern speaks to Kate Hutchinson, Education Manager at Diversity Role Models, about her personal experiences of pansexuality. Kate opens up about what it was like understanding her sexuality growing up, how being pansexual can impact her everyday life and why pansexuality is sometimes still not fully embraced, even within the LGBTQ+ community. If you've ever felt different in dating, feared being judged due to who you're attracted to or doubted yourself when it comes to love, this is the podcast for you. Full of words of wisdom and encouraging nudges in the right direction, this episode is guaranteed to inspire, empower and enlighten. Follow Kate on Twitter: @katiekhaos "
"In this episode, we continue our conversation about cheating and betrayal with relationship coach Claire Grigson. Claire shares how technology has impacted betrayal, how being cheated on might affect you on a psychological level and the risks related to not being honest in a relationship. Whether you've experienced cheating first-hand or are simply intrigued by the psychology of it all, this episode is packed full of answers to your most burning questions. From stigma to psychology to statistics, we've got it all! Follow Claire on Instagram: https://instagram.com/claire_grigson_coaching?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="
"On this episode of Into You, Fern delves even deeper into betrayal as she chats with dating and relationship coach Claire Grigson. Claire talks about whether it's ever OK to look through your partner's phone without them knowing, shares her own experience with infidelity and discusses which personality types are more likely to cheat. If you've ever felt suspicious in love, been driven to do things you wouldn't usually in your relationship, or are just as fascinated by the psychology behind it all, don't miss this one. Packed full of insight, intrigue and insider info on all your unanswered questions, it's time to find some peace of mind! Follow Claire on Instagram: https://instagram.com/claire_grigson_coaching?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="
"On this month's episode of Into You, we continue our conversation with influencer Robbi Jan, whose marriage ended due to infidelity. Robbi describes what it's like to rebuild your life and step back into the dating pool after being cheated on, and shares some of the biggest lessons this has taught her about love. If you've ever feared being betrayed in a relationship, this episode will prove to you that it's not only possible to survive it, but you can also go on to thrive following it. Robbi offers a beautiful blend of emotional support and practical tools to help you discover yourself again after heartbreak and reclaim a life of strength, health, happiness and hope. Follow Robbi on Instagram: https://instagram.com/robbijan?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="
"This month on Into You, Fern chats about cheating with social media influencer Robbi Jan. Robbi opens up about how her husband having an affair impacted her mentally, emotionally and even physically. She also explains how she rebuilt her confidence, self-esteem and trust in others after her marriage broke down. If you've ever been burned in love or wondered how to overcome a massive disruption to life as you thought you knew it, this one's for you. You are not alone and that there is a way through it. Understand your ability to overcome pain and build a stronger relationship with yourself, one day at a time. Follow Robbi on Instagram: https://instagram.com/robbijan?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="
This month on Into You, we delve back into the illusive world of confidence as Fern continues the conversation with relationship coach and trainer, Anna Rova. In this episode, Anna talks about why playing "hard to get" in dating is unlikely to get you what you want long-term, challenges us to look closer to home in regards to feeling confident about finding love and shares the secret to how we can stop beating ourselves up when it comes to comparisons with others. If you long to walk a little taller and hold your head a little higher in love, this episode is a must listen. Discover your strengths and get to know yourself better, while learning how to feel more comfortable, confident and secure in your relationships! Follow Anna on Instagram: https://instagram.com/annarova?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="
"Ever heard that, in order to succeed in dating, you simply need to be more confident? In this episode of Into You, Fern chats with dating coach and trainer Anna Rova, to explore what confidence in dating is really all about! Anna discusses why we may lack confidence, what's keeping us stuck in those same old cycles of doubt in dating and how we can connect more to ourselves in the pursuit of getting what we want in love. If you're someone who is always second-guessing themselves and over-analyzing situations time and time again, this could be just what you need to hear to change that! Follow Anna on Instagram: https://instagram.com/annarova?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="
"In this month's episode, we rejoin Fern and her boyfriend, Josh, where we left them: stranded in Josh's broken-down car on their very first date! Josh attempts to explain himself, and also shares what this harrowing experience taught him and what he has learnt from dating a bubbly, blind podcast presenter! Lots of lessons, lots of laughs ... it's the perfect episode to put a smile on your face while teaching you a thing or two about trusting fate - even when fate is looking fatal to your love life! Follow Josh on Instagram: @joshhollandmusic"
"To mark the 25th episode of Into You, it's time to ""mix"" things up by speaking to producer, sound engineer and podcast perfector, Josh Holland, who also happens to be Fern's other half! We pull back the curtain of Fern and Josh's love affair, with an insider glimpse into how they found using dating apps, what Josh thought about Fern being blind, their (pretty disastrous!) first date and so much more! Join us as we put Fern and Josh's initial meeting under the microscope and find out what lessons you can learn about yourself in the process! Follow Josh on Instagram: @joshhollandmusic"
"This month on Into You, join Fern for Part 2 of our exploration of boundaries with relationship expert and author Dr Tracy Dalgleish. In this episode, Tracy identifies some factors that can make you less likely to set or stand by your boundaries, explains the psychology behind deciding whether our boundaries are ""reasonable"" or not, and shares the secret ingredient which makes receiving somebody else's boundaries taste a little sweeter. If you struggle to get your needs met in relationships or feel unable to speak up for yourself, this episode will be the reassuring nudge you need in the right direction. Packed full of tips, tricks and giggles along the way, you don't want to miss it! Follow Tracy on Instagram: @drtracyd"
This month, Fern chats with relationship expert and author Tracy Dalgleish all about the social media buzzword "boundaries," and what it really means in modern-day romance. Are boundaries akin to angry, scary school rules, or could they actually help us to build healthier, more loving relationships? How do you know what YOUR boundaries even are? And, once you know, how do you go about addressing them with your partner? Find out the answer to all these questions and so many more in this jam-packed episode, which might just change your perspective and allow you to be more unapologetically who you really are. Follow Tracy on Instagram: @drtracyd
This month, join Fern as she continues her chat with relationship coach and TikTok sensation Jacob Lucas. On this episode, Jacob shares how your location could be a factor in how easy it is to resolve an issue, and explains how to make amends after a heated disagreement with your beloved. If you're sick of getting sucked into the same old argumentative cycles of pointing the finger, it's time to put your foot down and change the conversation. Jacob gives practical strategies, tips and tools to help you overcome flammable situations or prevent them before they even ignite! You might want to make some notes, because this will save you a lot of time, stress and hard feelings in your love life. Follow Jacob on Instagram and TikTok: @jacoblucas101 Visit his website: jacoblucasdating.com"
This month, Fern chats to professional dating coach Jacob Lucas. With over 600,000 followers on TikTok, you could say Jacob knows a thing or two about attracting people and keeping them interested! The topic up for debate on this episode is arguments and how to have less of them when comes to your love life. Join Fern and Jacob for a light-hearted look into why we argue, how to defuse a heated discussion and when to have your cake and eat it too! All that and so much more, making for an episode you'd be mad to miss out on! Follow Jacob on Instagram and TikTok: @jacoblucas101 Visit his website: jacoblucasdating.com"
This month's episode of Into You is Part 2 of our exploration into red flags in relationships. Fern continues her conversation with liscensed psychologist, founder and director of Behr Psychology, Dr Jessica January Behr. Jessica shares why being too quick to spot red flags in others can end up hurting us, how we can identify and start to work on our own potential red flags, what red flags can teach us about relationships and so much more! If you love self-reflection and getting insight into why your relationship dynamics may play out the way they do, you're not going to want to miss this powerful episode of Into You!
On this month's Episode of Into You, Fern chats to licensed psychologist, founder and director of Behr Psychology, Dr Jessica January Behr. Jessica explains what red flags actually are, what they can teach us about ourselves and whether there is any hope that the red flags we spot in our potential partners might ever change. If you've been struggling with troublesome behaviour when it comes to your relationships - either from someone else or indeed yourself - Jessica will help you start to unpack why you feel the way you do and what signs might be waving right in front of your face! Jessica's WebsiteInstagram/TikTok is @behrpsychology
This is part two of our conversation with Dr James Jackson - a psychology researcher and lecturer on how hormones shape our bodies at Leeds Trinity University. James shares what online dating has done to attraction, whether marriage could be beneficial to your long-term health and if we can MAKE somebody become attracted to us. The sparks are flying, the chemistry's electric and you won't want to miss out!Find out more about Dr. James Jackson
On this month's episode, we dig deep into the mystical phenomenon known as human attraction. I speak to Dr. James Jackson - a psychology researcher and lecturer at the Leeds Trinity University, who reveals why we are attracted to certain people more than others and what is going on inside our bodies at the time. James shares how tricky attraction can be and why so much of how we behave when it comes to attraction is completely unconscious and out of our control. To learn the secrets of attraction and how you can make yourself even more attractive to others, sit down and listen up, because this episode might just blow your mind!
On this episode of Into You, I talk to content creator, Trey Beckham, who runs a YouTube channel with his girlfriend, Alyssa. Alyssa has had anxiety since the start of their relationship five years ago and Trey talks about what this has meant for him and for them as a couple. Trey shares what Alyssa's anxiety has taught him and offers advice on the do's and definite don'ts to anyone trying to support an anxious partner. Whether you have been affected by anxiety yourself, have ever loved somebody who has or just want a little more insight into relationships in general, this episode has lots of valuable gems for you. From patience to empathy, from compromise to confidence, you will discover a huge amount about how to support a partner, whether they deal with anxiety or not. Alyssa and Trey's YouTube
On this episode, Fern chats to writer and YouTuber Lauren Rose, who has battled with severe anxiety, including agoraphobia and panic attacks, for many years. Lauren shares how anxiety has impacted her love life, giving tips on how to deal with anxiety when dating and opening up about some of her worst fears about the early stages of being in a relationship. She speaks openly and honestly about what having anxiety feels like and what has helped her to cope and build a long-term, lasting relationship.As always, there is something for everyone in this episode. As Lauren points out, we all have our skeletons in the closet, but we all equally want to connect with others and be accepted and loved for who we are. If you have ever doubted yourself when it comes to dating or know somebody else who has, this is the episode for you!Lauren's YouTube:
In this month's episode of Into You, we take a good look at the psychology behind love during the holidays. Clinical psychologist, relationship expert and author of Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly, Dr. Carla Marie Manly, talks us through such issues as how to celebrate being single this holiday season, what strategies work best for a day at the in-laws', whether to avoid a break-up until after the holidays or simply bite the bullet, and helps us navigate the tricky topic of what to say if your partner doesn't quite get you want you were hoping for this festive season! Yes, whether you're happily single, seeking someone or romantically settled, this episode has something for everyone and is sure to well and truly get you in the holiday spirit!Find Dr. Manly at her website www.drcarlamanly.com
This month on Into you, we are delving deep into the psychology of the relationship world as we ask: "What is your template for love?" Psychologist, author, blogger and lecturer Aimee Daramus discusses attachment theory and what it might mean for your love life. Find out which attachment style you have, how it impacts your relationships and what you can do to overcome any issues this might be causing. Aimee also tells us how talking about somebody's childhood memories on a first date could give you some key insight into who the person across the table from you really is. This episode is jam-packed with some juicy subjects and one you definitely don't want to miss, no matter what your relationship status!
This month on Into You, we dive deeper into the science of long-distance dating as Fern chats to psychologist, relationship coach and family therapist, Elena Semenek. Elena explains why someone may be drawn to a long-distance relationship, the hardest part about being so far away from your partner from a psychological perspective, and shares her six stages of long-distance relationships. Down-to-earth, honest and passionate, Elena's words will help you to decide whether long-distance love is the right thing for you or someone you care about. This is invaluable advice for anyone considering far-flung romance - or (as always) anyone fascinated by dating dynamics in general! Elena Semenek on YouTube
On this month's Into You, we're asking the question, "Does absence really make the heart grow fonder?" as we find out what it's like to be in love with someone who lives far away from you.I chat to Leo (from France) and Kyomi (from Peru), about the long-distance relationship which started when they met via a language exchange app called Tandem. Leo and Kyomi share what it was like when their first meeting was rudely interrupted by the pandemic and how they kept their long-distance love alive during lockdown.I also speak to Grace, a YouTuber from Taiwan, who has had three long-distance relationships and shares her roller coaster journey to happiness, and gives advice about what you should consider before jumping into "this kind of sweet nightmare."So grab your map and get ready to go the distance as we find out what love is like when your partner lives half a world away!Leo and Kyomi's blogGrace's YouTube channel
In the final of our three-part series on domestic abuse, Fern speaks to psychologist and researcher Dr. Dina McMillan to uncover the science behind toxic relationships. Dr. Dina shares why people become abusive, what to look out for in a potential partner and offers some tips and tricks she has used in dating in order to avoid getting involved with an abusive person. Dr. Dina's passion for spreading the message about abuse and helping people find happy, healthy relationships is infectious and her insight into the psychology and dynamics behind domestic violence is invaluable. All that and more on this month's Into You. This is an episode not to be missed!
What is dating like when you have a disability, and what lessons can we all take from that - disabled or not? In this episode of Into You, we're talking about a topic which, (as a blind lady myself) is close to my heart: dating with a disability! I chat with mental health advocate and vlogger Paige, who has been a life-long wheelchair user, and model, actor and personal trainer Julian, who was born with only one arm. We discuss everything from disclosing your disability to maintaining confidence despite stark rejection, and what makes it so important to understand why some people may be hesitant about dating a person who is disabled. Paige speaks about her very own social experiment in which she tested out Tinder users' reactions to pictures of her both with and without her wheelchair in her profile and Julian shares some psychological facts which very much made him doubt his chances of dating success as a young man with a disability. It's a subject surrounded by taboos and uncertainty, so join me as we seek to dispel misconceptions and help break down barriers when it comes to dating and disability from both sides. Links: Paige can be found on social media: @alifelookingup Julian can be found online: @julianwlucas
Fern chats with dating expert Renee Slansky about her professional take on ghosting. We explore how people are affected differently, how to know when it's time to give up on someone, and how we get stuck in a haunted house of our own making by refusing to let go of somebody who has ghosted us. Whether you've experienced being ghosted, know somebody who has, or share a fascination for dating dynamics, this is a must-hear episode guaranteed to blow away the cobwebs and leave you in high spirits.Renee's links: www.reneeslansky.com or search Renee Slansky on social media for more.
In this episode, we tackle the topic of ghosting - when someone you are dating unexpectedly disappears without a trace! We explore the psychology behind ghosting, why people do it and how it can have an impact on both parties. I speak to Stephanie DeLacy, (a top rated writer from New York) about her many experiences of being ghosted, how she was impacted by the sudden disappearance of men she had been dating for some time and what happened when she reached out to confront one guy who had ghosted her - and actually got a response! I also talk to Colin Drucker, a self-confessed serial ghoster, who explains why he chooses to vanish, where he draws the line with ghosting and how important it is to see things from "the other side." Grab your torch, because today on Into You, we're going on a ghost hunt!
In this episode, I chat to TV dating coach, author and TEDx speaker, Evan Marc Katz about how to transform your online dating experience and make it something you feel excited about. It may sound like an impossible task, but this is the guy for the job. He reassured me, "With online dating you can create a love life from scratch guaranteed always". We delve into the psychology behind topics such as why people are dishonest in their profile, what makes online dating so difficult and how a spoonful of self-awareness can make meeting someone online taste so much sweeter. This is your one-stop shop for online dating advice and positivity, which is sure to shift your perspective and leave you feeling motivated.
Sick of swiping, tired of typing or caught up in a dead-end dating app trap? This is the episode for you! I'm speaking to an early adopter of online dating, Melissa Edwards, who matched, met and married her online man within the space of two months. And, find out what dating coach Evan Marc Katz has to say about why so many people struggle with digital dating.