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Welcome back! Today we're joined by sexologist, relationship scientist, and head of relationship research at Arya, Nicholas Velotta.what we talk about:why (and how) every couple should use Arya⁠the 4 sexual personas and how to learn which one you aremisaligned sex drives in relationshipsthe problem with the 5 love languagesthe orgasm gaphow to feel more sexy and confidentwhy we crave the early days of a relationshipwhy long term relationships can start to feel boring (and how to fix it)& moreFind Nicholas on Instagram @mind_on_love and sign up for Arya to learn your sexual persona and start improving your sex life.As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email carleigh@mostly-dating.com.

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Carrie Berk, author and creator, to discuss her latest book, Mindfire: Diary of an Anxious Twentysomething.If you're a Gen-Z or Millennial and you've ever struggled with anxiety, OCD, or another mental health obstacle, this one is for you.Find Carrie on Instagram @carrieberkk and TikTok @carrieberkk and check out her first book, My Real-Life Rom Com.As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email carleigh@mostly-dating.com.

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Monica Danus, who is opening up about her whirlwind experience on Love Is Blind Season 8 (+ the aftermath that's unfolded since it aired).what we talk about:​Monica's break from dating before going on the show​Her experience in the pods (including her other connections we didn't see on-screen)​Red flags she sees more clearly now + how it felt watching the show back​Opening up about past trauma in a new relationship **TW: nonconsensual sex**​Finding out about Joey's relationship with Sarah​The tea on Monica's current relationship status& more!As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email carleigh@mostly-dating.com.

Welcome back! In today's episode, Carleigh is back with the new segments. We're chatting about conversations to have before getting engaged, advice for bringing up difficult conversations, dating hard truths, & more.As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email carleigh@mostly-dating.com.

Welcome back! Today we're doing things a little differently. In this solo episode, Carleigh introduces six new segments:"what should I say?" where a listener asks what to say to their partner, friend, family member, coworker, etc. in a certain situation."keep going or call it?" where a listener describes their scenario and ask whether they should stay in a relationship/go on another date/continue a friendship/etc."expanders" dating/relationship success stories to help be each other's expanders"a letter to my younger self" where a listener writes the advice they'd tell their younger self about dating/life"friendship files" specific to friendship dilemmas/conflicts"not proud of it" anonymous confessionals of the things we do that we wish we didn'tAs always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email carleigh@mostly-dating.com.Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! Today's episode is all about *boundaries*: how to set boundaries in early dating, what boundaries you should set for a relationship that lasts, signs you need to set better boundaries, and what to do when someone isn't respecting your boundaries.We also chat about green flags in an argument with your significant other and we answer a wide range of listener questions about dating and relationships.As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! In today's solo episode I talk about not feeling seen, heard, or understood in your relationship, how to get back to your authentic self, and what to do when you feel like you're constantly putting on an act in relationships, friendships, etc.We also talk about things you should know before defining the relationship, advice for meeting the family, and more,As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. ⁠⁠⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! In today's solo episode I talk about timelines for breakups, how to know when you're ready to get back out there, and what to do when you don't feel ready at all.I also discuss ways to get to know someone better without just asking questions and more types of dates you should always go on before defining the relationship, and answer listener questions on sharing a dog with your ex, going to couple's therapy, and more.As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. ⁠⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! Today we're chatting with Ilana Dunn, dating coach and host of the hit podcast Seeing Other People.We chat about:How to deal with misaligned timelines in relationshipsWhat to do when you have no idea what someone is looking for in datingConversations you should have before moving in togetherHow to continue getting to know your partner in a long term relationship& more!As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Erica Stein, health coach, wellness astrologist, and host of the Courageous Wellness Podcast.Erica breaks down all the elements of the astrological birth chart and how to use it to optimize your wellness and your relationships. Listen along as she gives Carleigh a deep dive into her own chart and learn what aspects of your chart to use for insights into your ideal partner and best relationship.Find Erica on Instagram @courageouswellness and @wellnessastrology to learn more about booking a reading with her.As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! You may remember her from her famous “my mom's watching” line on The Bachelor Season 29. Sarafiena Watkins quickly became a fan favorite this year, and today she's joining Carleigh to spill all the tea.we chat about:Dating in NYC & Sarafiena's dating life before the bachelor.What led her to apply for the show (and what the process was like)Her initial impression of Grant and of the other womenThe friendships she formed on the show (yes, we address the drama too)The moment Sarafiena fell for GrantMoving on after having her heart broken on TVWhere she is in her dating life now (+ whether her DMs are open

Welcome back! In today's solo episode I talk about the six types of dates I think you should always go on before defining the relationship, and then dive into listener questions about who should plan early dates, why you shouldn't try to get a lot of likes on dating apps, should a relationship feel like work? and more.As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. ⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Sabrina Zohar, dating and relationship expert and host of the Sabrina Zohar Show.what we talk about:Sabrina's old dating patterns and relationship history that led her to becoming a coachHow Sabrina met her current partner and what made it different from past dating experiencesHow to take accountability for your the part you play in your dating outcomes (+ how to break those patterns)Real, actionable tips for anxious daters (speaking from experience and psychology)How to get over "what could have been" with someone you never really datedConversations to have to find out if they're emotionally availableHow to be authentic on early dates and find what you're *really* looking for& a lot more!Find Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.zohar and @thesabrinazoharshow or head to her website to take one of her courses.As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. 

Welcome back! Today we're joined by spirit channel and medical intuitive & healer, Christine Lang. what we talk about:why people are drawn to those who they think need to be “fixed” & how to decide if a relationship is worth the investment you're putting into it. relationship issues manifesting as physical symptomssupporting a partner through shifts and life changes in a long term relationshipsigns someone is emotionally available why you're not attracting the best people you could beshould you wait for someone who says they aren't “quite” ready+ our spirits answer a few controversial listener questionsListen to our first episode with Christine here: Are We Using Triggers As An Excuse To Not Do The Work?As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Michael Tennant, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Actually Curious. what we talk about:the meaning of abundance and how to create more of itwhat is compassion fatigue and where does it come from?how to support your partner when you feel annoyed by their ventingsigns your operating with a scarcity mindset in datinghow gratitude plays into abundancejealousy, comparison, and other things keeping you from abundancesigns you're not actually ready for a serious relationship& more!Past episodes with Michael:How to Get Clear On Your Values For A Better Dating LifeThe One Trait That Could Save Your RelationshipsFind Michael on Instagram @michaeltennantnyc and @actuallyc_rious and check out his new Abundance journalhere.As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Logan Ury, behavioral scientist turned dating coach, director of relationship science at Hinge, and bestselling author of How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love. What we talk about: Logan's experience as the dating coach on Netflix's The Later Daters Pros and cons of dating 55+ Hinge's latest features and how to use them to attract better matches Logan's top tips for a great dating app profile Logan's research on the three dating tendencies and how it helped me meet my boyfriend Things you should do before defining the relationship How to have the “what are we” talk without saying “what are we” How to tell someone you don't like the way they kiss& more!You can find Logan on Instagram @loganury and purchase her book everywhere books are sold.Learn your dating tendency here and sign up for Logan's newsletter here.Listen to our previous episode with Logan Ury: Episode 81. How To Not Die Alone.As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. ⁠⁠⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Tieghan Gerard, also known asHalf Baked Harvest, content creator, recipe developer, and best-selling author of four cookbooks.What we talk about:Tieghan's career path and tangible steps for how she's built and grown Half Baked HarvestWhere Tieghan gets her recipe inspirationThe best meal to make for Valentine's Day (or any date night)How Tieghan quiets the internet hatersLessons she's learned from her parents' 40 year marriageBalancing career growth with dating and relationshipsDating in your 30s vs dating in your 20s+ we answer listener questions about dating and Tieghan's day to day lifeYou can find Tieghan on Instagram and TikTok@halfbakedharvest and head to herwebsite to find all your cooking inspiration.As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk.⁠⁠⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Anna Morgenstern, matchmaker and dating expert. What we talk about: How Anna became a matchmaker + real success stories The most common reason both men & women don't want to go on a second date What to do when you keep getting the "ick" on early dates How to decide if you should go on another date if you aren't really sure How to make early dates more fun & more! You can find Anna on Instagram @annamorgenstern and head to her website to make a free matchmaking profile and learn more about working with her. As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!  To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk.  ⁠⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! Today's episode is for people who are feeling frustrated and hopeless and like they'll never find their person. What we talk about: dating timelines my own dating trajectory leading up to how I met my boyfriend the importance of mindset in dating how having "expanders" can help you manifest your dream relationship real stories from listeners who met their partner later than they expected As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!  To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk.  ⁠⁠⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Marissa George, a fan-favorite cast member from Netflix's Love Is Blind Season 7 who was recently named one of Variety's most powerful women in reality TV. Marissa opens up about her experience on the show and how she healed from the heartbreak of her on-screen breakup. We also talk about: How Marissa decided to go on Love Is Blind & how she prepared for the show Obstacles Marissa and Ramses encountered on their journey to the alter Scenes we didn't see from season 7 Boundaries during breakups Talking to a new partner about intimacy and birth control How serving in the military has impacted Marissa's dating life Marissa's current relationship: how they met, how they became official, and what's going on in their relationship now & more! Find Marissa on Instagram at @rissa.george and TikTok @official_marissag. As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!  To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk.  ⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back! Today we're joined by returning guest, ⁠Kelley Knight⁠, spiritual development teacher, founder and CEO of Modern Mystic Shop, and co-author of Spells For The Modern Mystic. In today's episode, Kelley gives tarot readings for every zodiac sign, with tangible advice for what steps to take to make 2025 your best year in dating/relationships. We wrap up the episode with listener questions (which Kelley answers using her tarot deck!), plus what the cards say is in store for Carleigh in 2025. Past episodes with Kelley: Episode 19: ⁠Intuition, Tarot, and Spells For The Modern Mystic⁠ Episode 159: ⁠How To Manifest Your Dream Partner ⁠ Find Kelley on Instagram: ⁠@kelley__knight⁠ and  ⁠@modernmystic_shop⁠. As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!  To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Exclusive Offer: Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? Tired of bad dates, endless ghosting, and mindless messaging? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk.  The best part? You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome back to Mostly Dating! what we're talking about today: the honeymoon phase (why it happens & what it means when it ends) what to do when your relationship starts to feel boring should you tell someone to kiss you on a date if you want them to? is it okay to have a defined relationship when your divorce isn't final yet? shifts in communication in the early dating stages Posts referenced in today's episode: 10 ways to bring the spark back in a relationship As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!  To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Exclusive Offer: Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? Tired of bad dates, endless ghosting, and mindless messaging? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. The best part? You can ⁠⁠⁠grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING!

Welcome back to Mostly Dating! what we're talking about today: the difference between chemistry and compatibility how to have better conversations on dating apps (that actually lead to dates) how to talk about difficult topics in relationships (sex, money, etc.) when/how much should you tell your family about a new person you're going on dates with? real stories from people who found out their partner cheated right before the wedding how much should you tell your current partner about the divorce you're going through? Posts referenced in today's episode: Conversations you should have about money in your relationship As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!  To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Exclusive Offer: Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? Tired of bad dates, endless ghosting, and mindless messaging? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. The best part? You can ⁠⁠grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING!

Welcome back to Mostly Dating (the new era of Mostly Balanced!). what we're talking about today: how to flirt my guidelines on gifting in early dating signs you're ready to meet each other's families what to do if your family doesn't want your partner to come to your holidays meeting your situationship's family how to keep the spark alive in early dating when you're apart for the holidays should you stay on the apps through the holidays/end of year or take a break until 2025? Posts I referenced: Tips for how to flirt better on dates Tips for meeting your partner's family Tips for introducing your partner to your family As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!  To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Exclusive Offer: Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? Tired of bad dates, endless ghosting, and mindless messaging? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. The best part? You can ⁠grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING!

Welcome back to Mostly Dating (the new era of Mostly Balanced!). Today we're talking about exes and the holidays. Should you reach out or are you just lonely? We'll break down how to decide mindfully. + we answer listener questions about: Keeping your independence in a relationship Is debt a dealbreaker? How to talk about money with your partner How to tell when a relationship isn't right How to define the relationship without asking “what are we?” Are you settling for the bare minimum in relationships? How to decide what you really want in a relationship Pros & cons of dating in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!  To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠here⁠. Exclusive Offer: Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? Tired of bad dates, endless ghosting, and mindless messaging? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. The best part? You can grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription with the code MOSTLYDATING!

Welcome to Mostly Dating (the new era of Mostly Balanced!). We're kicking things off with the return of one of our OG favorite guests, Michael Tennant.  Michael is a speaker, entrepreneur, and author. He's the founder of my favorite conversation deck, Actually Curious, a card game created to build empathy, trust, and connection. What we talk about: How Michael created a movement to spread empathy What are values? & how do we know what ours are? Signs your values are on autopilot How to learn someone's values early on in dating How knowing your values can help you discover what you're looking for (& ultimately find it) How to actually learn from past relationships What is empathy? & how to look for it on early dates How to build your own empathy muscle & more!

Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid fire listener questions. what we talk about: Someone lying about their age One-sided effort in a relationship Feeling distant after sex When the spark can grow (& when it can't) Someone lying about their past "to spare your feelings" & more! Links I mentioned: ⁠⁠My KLAW sneakers review

Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid fire listener questions. what we talk about: Signs someone is into you on early dates (+ how to reciprocate) Where to meet people outside of dating apps How to approach someone you see everyday in the same place Is it a red flag if you're not in their close friends circle on Instagram? Is it a red flag if they go out drinking a lot with work and say it's "part of the job?" When is the earliest you should move in together? & more! Links I mentioned: ⁠My review of my air purifier⁠ Christine's ⁠free guided meditation⁠⁠ to uncover and overcome dating blocks

Welcome back! Today we're joined by a highly anticipated guest: Christine Lang, soul channel, intuitive, and energy healer. We're chatting all about common fears and blocks that are stopping us from finding our ideal partner, and Christine even made an exclusive free guided meditation for all listeners to uncover—and overcome—their own fears and blocks. *ACCESS THE FREE MEDITATION HERE* what we talk about: Why you keep attracting people who pull out your triggers ow to stop dating with the mindset of wanting to be "picked" How to let go of the scarcity mindset in dating How to communicate with partners who don't express their feelings & (a lot) more! *⁠ACCESS THE FREE MEDITATION HERE⁠* Find Christine on Instagram @christinelang_intuitive.

Welcome back! Today we're answering a few longer listener questions. what we talk about: What to do when your needs are not being met in a relationship What does it really mean when someone wants to “take things slow?” What to do when they finally change but it feels too late? Do ultimatums work in relationships? Exactly what to say when you're stuck in a situationship & more! Links I mentioned: Red light face mask Healthier sesame chicken Seven Sundays cereal

Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid-fire listener questions. what we talk about: Ways to improve communication in a relationship What to do when the person you're dating forgets your birthday Am I the red flag for being underwhelmed by their birthday celebration? What to do when you're only attracted to people who aren't emotionally available Is it a red flag if they tell you they paused their dating apps? & more!

Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid-fire listener questions. what we talk about: 7 steps to get over a breakup Is it a red flag if they call you their ex's name? How to handle different sex drives in a relationship + what to do when your partner never initiates Early signs someone is emotionally available Who should initiate early dates? What to do when you hit it off with someone while traveling but it fizzles when you get home? & more!

Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid-fire listener questions. what we talk about: My rant on how dating is actually a lot like finding a job How to let go of your partner's past Is it normal to want to break up with them because they are messy? Why you're having trouble getting beyond the first date What to do when there isn't physical attraction on early dates Getting back together with an ex who has changed How often to respond to someone's messages on an app When to stop dating other people & more!

Welcome back! Today we're talking about behaviors that damage your relationship, create distance, and ultimately cause breakups. what we talk about: the difference between the silent treatment and taking time to think/cool down how to stop assuming your partner's feelings/thoughts/needs & what to do when they assume yours what happens when arguments go unresolved my thoughts on "never go to bed angry" why you need to talk to your partner more about sex (& how to do it) what to do when actions don't match words (or vice versa) when comparison to past relationships is helpful (& when it's not) & more!

Welcome back! Today's episode starts with a few listener questions and then we dive into some subtle and telltale signs someone is in love with you. what we talk about: Timelines for saying I love you Should you slide into someone's DMs if they didn't match you back on a dating app? My new favorite way to write a Bumble bio Questions to ask to see if someone is right for you Signs someone is falling in love with you & more!

Welcome back! Today's episode dives into a few recent viral topics and wraps up with listener questions. what we talk about: Tips for introducing a partner to your family or friends (+ my own experience) Why it's important to have deep conversations in a relationship Deep conversation starters for dates How to bring up uncomfortable conversation topics in a relationship The differences between dating 30+ vs. dating in your 20s The best ways to start a conversation on a dating app & more!

Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid-fire listener questions. what we talk about: How to talk to your partner about something they do that's bothering you What to do when you feel "blank" or like you aren't good enough Why we need to stop using our dating lives as a measurement tool for how great we are. How to get over a crush on a married coworker & more!

Welcome back! Today we're chatting about staying healthy in a new relationship, encouraging your partner to be healthier, and answering more listener questions. what we talk about: Things to do before defining the relationship Things you should know before defining the relationship Signs it's time to define the relationship How to get comfortable talking about sex with your partner & more! Other posts, episodes, & products referenced: Episode with Emily Morse (@sexwithemily) How to DTR Wonderlust Intimacy Deck (use MOSTLYBALANCED for a discount)

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Rachel Brotman, creator and founder of @thecarboholic. This episode is a little different, we're doing a deep dive into all the best dating spots in NYC. Don't live in New York? Save this for your next visit! what we talk about: How Rachel became a food content creator & eventually quit her full time job How to find out about all the best new restaurants & how to get the hard-to-get reservations Where to go for: a first date, second/third date, affordable date, non-drinking date, double date, group date, meeting the parents date, special occasion date, & more Our thoughts on who should pay & how to offer What to do when you don't like the date location they suggest How to approach someone IRL in a restaurant/bar setting & more! Find Rachel on Instagram or TikTok or head to her website where she has a ton of free guides and resources.

Welcome back! Today we're chatting about staying healthy in a new relationship, encouraging your partner to be healthier, and answering more listener questions. what we talk about: My thoughts on "if they wanted to they would," "if you're confused they're not interested," and other common dating advice. (+ what to do instead) A listener question on how to make a relationship work with an avoidant and anxious attachment style combination How to get over a situationship & more!

Welcome back! Today we're chatting about staying healthy in a new relationship, encouraging your partner to be healthier, and answering more listener questions. what we talk about: Staying in your health/fitness/wellness routine in a relationship How to motivate your partner to be healthier Who should pay for early dates? What to message someone who doesn't have good prompts Should you share feedback after a bad date? Breakups within a friend group Why I hate the phrase "men always come back" & more!

Welcome back! Today we're chatting about future tripping in early dating & answering a few listener questions. what we talk about: what is future tripping? how to avoid creating a false sense of intimacy early on how much messaging is too much before a date & in the early dating stages how to voice boundaries around texting early in dating how soon to sleep together what to do when you were clingy and then they ghosted is it a red flag if you rarely argue? & more!

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Elizabeth Endres, creator and co-founder of @sweatsandthecity and host of The Wellness Process podcast. what we talk about: Elizabeth's favorite wellness practices Dating in your 20s vs dating in your 30s+ How to get in a good mindset before a date Our thoughts on “dating is a numbers game” Being friends with exes How to manifest the right relationship (& what to do once you get it) Approaching someone IRL & more!

Welcome back! Today we're chatting about imposter syndrome in relationships & answering listener questions. what we talk about: why imposter syndrome happens in relationships how to stop worrying things are "too good to be true" ways to be more confident balancing busy schedules in a relationship what to do if your needs aren't being met deciding if it's worthy trying long distance & more!

Welcome back! Today we're diving into listener questions. what we talk about: is it a red flag if they say they don't like labels? getting from "exclusive" to DTR should you double text or consider it ghosting? is it a red flag if they don't wish you a happy birthday in early dating how to handle "awkward" silences on dates (& in relationships) what to do when you can't get past the 3 month mark in dating exchanging numbers on a dating app before going on a date & more!

Welcome back! Today's episode starts with a step-by-step guide to creating the best possible dating app profile for better matches and better dates that will lead to a relationship. We end with three listener questions (starting at 30:40). what we talk about: How to pick the best photos for your app profile A specific breakdown of what photos to use Which prompts spark the most conversation How to write better prompt responses (with examples) A listener question on saying I love you What to do when they say they want to go out but keep putting off plans What to do when they keep bringing up past fights in new arguments & more!

Welcome back! It's episode 200 (!!) of Mostly Balanced, and today we're joined by content creator and 2x TEDx speaker, Lucie Fink. what we talk about: a brief rundown of Lucie's career and why she recently decided to start her podcast, The Real Stuff Lucie's relationship with her now husband, dating back to high school, college, and moving to NYC maintaining independence and a sense of self in a relationship how we were both impacted by having a twin friends and family members with different dating timelines how sex changes when you move in together dividing responsibilities between parents balancing motherhood with working full time & more! **Subscribe to the Mostly Dating newsletter ⁠here⁠. **Date with intention with my ⁠digital dating planner & ebook⁠. (use code IG10 for $10 off) As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! 

Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions... what we talk about: How to book a live 1:1 dating consultation with me before the prices increase! Should you try again with someone one year after a first date that never panned out? Is it weird for a dating app match to mention other dates they have planned? If you go on a great first date but the person says they aren't looking for something serious at the moment, should you still try a few more dates to see where it might go? The biggest indicator that you're about to end up in a situationship How to stop a relationship from moving too fast (and why you might want to slow down) Is it okay to date multiple people at once in the early dating stages? & more! **Subscribe to the Mostly Dating newsletter here. **The post referenced during the last question in the episode. **Date with intention with my digital dating planner & ebook. (use code IG10 for $10 off) As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! 

Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions... what we talk about: ⁠⁠how to enter our 100K giveaway!⁠⁠ what you should know by dates 3 and 5 timelines in dating and relationships is it a bad sign if they update their app profile after a few good dates? what to do when you're a few dates in and you haven't talked about what you're looking for should you stay with someone when you know there's potential for a relationship but they aren't there yet? & more! As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! 

Welcome back! Today we have Ilana Dunn, host of Seeing Other People, back on the podcast. What we talk about: Ilana's dating patterns before meeting her fiancé Conversations she had before getting engaged Tips for better communication in relationships The hardest parts of wedding planning, why she isn't having bridesmaids, and what she's looking forward to most about being married What to do when your family is disappointed about your breakup  Boundaries to set early on in dating How to have better conversations on dating apps & more! As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! 

Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions... what we talk about: ⁠how to enter our 100K giveaway!⁠ how to integrate into each other's lives in the early dating stages what does it mean when someone keeps viewing your social media? how to get past your bf dating someone else while you were on a break what to do if you feel like you aren't in someone's league but they ask you out what to do when you're 2 months into a relationship and it feels like you barely know each other how to strengthen communication in a 3 year relationship  & more! As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!