You already know there’s life after a breakup or a divorce - because you’re living it. We all are. From cooking for one to co-parenting to looking and feeling your best, to a new first date, we’re demystifying this next stage of life through candid, no-filter conversations with real, vetted experts in relationships, law, parenting, finance, beauty, health, fitness, and more.
How big should your 2nd wedding be? Vikki and Brian talk about relationships with ex-in laws and whether or not big weddings are worth it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When it comes to sex, are we asking the right questions? Vikki and Brian speak with sexologist and author of Sex, When You Don't Feel Like It: The Truth About Mismatched Libido & Rediscovering Desire, Cyndi Darnell, about how myths about sex misguide us and what we can do to get on the right track.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What does your dating life look like in prison? Vikki and Brian talk about inmate dating sites and speculate about how successful Ghislaine Maxwell's prison dating life will be.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What does a divorce look like if you had no moral compass and a thirst for revenge? How far would you go to maximize your settlement?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Britney Spear's Ex crashes her wedding. Vikki and Brian talk about how involved your ex-spouse should be in your new life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brian tells Vikki about the time his mom tried to set him up on a date with the ex-wife of a serial killer. Brian's mom calls into the show to share her side of the story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
You may get along well with the person you date, but do you get along with their kids?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why jump from one serious relationship into another? Vikki and Brian talk about casual dating, sperm banks and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Does your partner have a second family somewhere out there? Another set of kids, husband or wife? Vikki and Brian consult the expert on infidelity, Craig Carlino, about secret families.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vikki and Brian chat about the decision to move in with your significant other. How do you make sure you are the right couple and not the odd couple? Are you a messy Oscar Madison type person or a clean freak Felix Unger type person?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vikki and Brian give their take on the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard defamation case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What are some the worst pickup lines you can think of? Do they ever work? Vikki and Brian share their own flirting strategies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How do you know whether or not you are settling in a relationship? What are the warning signs? Vikki and Brian share their insight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Which personalities compliment one another? Should we listen to our horoscopes? Vikki and Brian take a BuzzFeed quiz and talk about different personality types and dating.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How do people maintain a healthy relationship in a thruple, a quad, or any relationship with multiple sexual partners? This week we learn about polyamorous relationships. Vikki and Brian speak with sex educator and self proclaimed dildo slinger from “The Principles of Pleasure”, Dirty Lola.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vikki and Brian react to the Will Smith Oscar's Slap. How far would you go to defend the honor of your spouse? Vikki shares a story about an Ex fighting on her behalf.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Breakups are the perfect opportunity to rebuild yourself. Better, stronger, faster. Vikki and Brian discuss what you can do to look and feel your best after a break up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It can be akward when dating life and family life collide. When do you introduce your kid to someone you're dating? Brian tells a story about the time he disguised his date as the pizza delivery person.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vikki and Brian discuss the dos and don'ts of first dates. Where do you go? What do you wear? How do you avoid a tinder swindler scenario?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is Zoom court here to stay? Brian and Vikki give their take on “Cat Lawyer” and going to court via zoom. Brian talks about his project with Vikki “Divorce So Easy”. A way to get divorced online and without lawyers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brian and Vikki share stories about the strangest and most shocking divorces. We learn about contested divorces and the importance of getting to know your spouse BEFORE you get married.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kim and Kanye are fighting publicly about how to raise their children. Vikki and Brian wanna help mediate their differences behind closed doors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is adultery against the law? Brian and Vikki talk about how cheating on your spouse can affect divorce procedures. Vikki shares some crazy stories about people getting caught in the act of committing adultery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brian and Vikki are discussing February's most looked forward to and dreaded day, Valentine's Day! Did you know that it was celebrated a bit differently in Roman times? Let's say it was a bit bloody. Tune into the mini history lesson and what Vikki and Brian think about the holiday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With Valentines Day coming up we are at the peak of cuffing season. Do you feel tempted to rekindle an old flame and get back with an Ex? Before you do, take off those rose colored glasses. You may be backsliding into a relationship ‘Groundhog Day' scenario.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week Brian and Vikki are discussing Prenups! Let's be honest, they're not romantic. How do you even go about asking for a prenup? Is it worth it? Also, did you know that some prenups designate how often you have sex? Or spend time with the in-laws? Vikki and Brian make the case for and against prenups.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ready to party like a divorcee? Get ready for wedding dress burnings, penis piñatas and strippers! It's going to be a wild ride. How do you throw a divorce party? If you are a guest, what sort of gift do you bring? Brian and Vikki get to the bottom of it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we get a unique perspective on sex and monogamous relationships from someone who witnessed countless men attempt to ride the fine line between fidelity and infidelity. After the things he has seen, he believes that ALL men are cheaters. Meet Craig Carlino, the man behind the legendary strip club, Scores.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brian and Vikki sit down with Brittney Sobel and talk about surrogacy programs. Brittney shares her personal experience going through the surrogacy process and why it inspired her to get involved in surrogacy law.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who gets the pet in a breakup? Can your ex take you to court over a cat? Yes, they can. Vikki talks about pet custody comes into play in divorce proceedings. Brian talks about the informal custody arrangement he has for his dog.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Body hair or no body hair? This is the question. When should a guy consider getting his hair lasered? Does this guy have a hairy back or built-in sweater? Also, what parts of the body do women get lasered? What about the parts of the body we don't see? We ask our guest, Lisa Guidi, owner of Erase Spa. You will be surprised what people are doing down there.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It is Cuffing Season. The holidays are coming up fast and it is getting cold outside. If you are single, you may feel extra compelled to go out and find a partner to hibernate or “cuff” with. Are people coupling up just because it is cold outside? Is there a cuffing season in Miami? Vikki and Brian discuss the nuances of these seasonal relationships.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Do these words make you want to curl up in the fetal position? - Dating App! I get goosebumps when I hear those words. The dating world has changed a lot. It is becoming harder and harder to kick it old school and meet someone out in the real world. Everyone is glued to their phones! Why is this? What is everyone doing!? …dating apps. Swipe left. Swipe Right. So much work! Since when has dating been a full time job? We reached out to our friend, Amy Nobile, and asked for her advice. Dating is literally her job.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brian tells Vikki about the time he was accused of preating. Preating! Not cheating. Yes, preating is a real thing. It is also known as pre-cheating or micro-cheating. Preating is the series of interactions you have right before infidelity. It can take the form of flirtatious text messages or increased contact with a work crush. It can be difficult behavior to spot. Brian and Vikki get into it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Beware! The holidays are upon us! Will your marriage survive these trying times? Can you make it through without losing your mind? How will you deal with your in-laws? We ask comedian and America's favorite husband, Steve Treviño.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Red Scarf is back with a vengeance! Brian gets accused of being a f**k boi over twitter and fights to defend the honor of his red scarf. What is a f**k boi anyway? How can you spot a f**k boi in the wild? What are the warning signs do you look out for? Is there a female equivalent to a f**k boi? Brian and Vikki investigate the matter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome back! It has been a long time since you have been out on the dating scene. I don't care what they say, sometimes time is not on our side. Maybe you want a fresh new face with your fresh new start? Before you go out and get those “Duck Lips”, you should know they are no longer in style. A lot has changed. Have you heard of Growtox and Scrotox? How about a Liquid Butt lift? Let' ask an expert - Dr. Lanna Cheuck.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A few months ago Vikki's life was changed when she met Soul Cycle instructor, Lamar Johnson. What is it about these 45 minute sessions on the bike that have a lasting effect on people? Vikki and Brian sit down with Lamar and discuss the positive impact exercise has on one's mental health and how Lamar came to be a Soul Cycle instructor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sabrina Shaheen Cronin is a family law expert, an author, an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, the founder of the Cronin law firm, and, her most proud credit, a supermom. We speak Sabrina about how her own life experiences help guide her in her professional life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Duff McDonald is a world renowned author and journalist. He has written articles for Vanity Fair, Air Mail, Wired, New York and published several critically acclaimed books, including New York Times Bestseller, The Firm: The Story of McKinsey and Its Secret Influence on American Business. Up until several years ago, Duff McDonald primarily was a business journalist. However, in his most recent book, Tickled: A Commonsense Guide to the Present Moment, Duff shifts his focus inward. Duff explores society's obsession with the quantification of everything and confronts his own obsession with control. We talk to Duff about his encore in both his career and personal life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we speak with American fashion icon, Karl Kani. He is also known as “The Godfather of Streetwear” and “The Originator” because he was the first to see the potential in the hip hop street fashion. His clothes have worn by Tupac, Nas, P. Diddy, Aaliyah, Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G and more. We speak with Kani about what it takes to succeed starting from nothing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kate Roberts is the founder and CEO of the Body Agency, a company that focuses on women's health and sexual wellness. For 30 years Kate has been a part of global philanthropic endeavors, founding three nonprofits and partnered with Melinda Gates and the crown princess of Norway. She has been on the list of the Young Global Leaders of the World Economic Forum. She was on Fast Company Magazine's “Top 100 Most Creative”, Public Policy Magazine's “Top 100 Thinkers”, the Washington Post's “Top Marketers” and Vogue Magazine's “Top 100 Women”. She grew up on a ship and has been to 119 different countries. Follow Kate Roberts Podcast, Sex, Body and Soul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexbodyandsoul/ Follow the Body Agency on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.body.agency/ Check out The Body Agency online: https://www.thebodyagency.com/ Use promo code, PODCAST10, to get 10% off the entire site. More info about the Katie Vulva Puppet: Katie the Vulva Puppet is much more than an educational tool: each puppet is one-of-a-kind, hand-stitched with love by a disabled women in Laos. When you buy a Vulva Puppet, you provide the woman who made it a sustainable way to make a living. And the greater the demand for Vulva Puppets, the more women the Lao Disabled Women's Development Center is able to employ and support, by teaching participants life skills and civil rights. This is a fair trade partnership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How do we find love? A lot of times we use dating apps or recruit a friend to play matchmaker. Sometimes we even hire a professional matchmaker. BUT have we considered using MAGIC? This week's guest, Dina Cantin, performed a magical ritual to manifest the love of her life, Dave. Dina is a television personality and entrepreneur. You may recognize her from The Real Housewives of New Jersey or her own show, Dina's Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dr. Megan Fleming is a world renowned clinical phycologist, a certified sex and relationship expert, a keynote speaker and an author. For this bonus episode, we ask - What is a sex surrogate? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our guest today is Rori Sassoon - New York's most successful matchmaker, a dating expert and bestselling author. Rori gives us some important tips about what to look for in a life partner and shares some dating stories of her own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What would you do if you were living in a shore house with four hot tan guidos? Let's ask Angelina Pivarnick. She is Miss MTV, the star of Jersey Shore Family Vacation and the Queen of Staten Island. We talk with Angelina about tattoos, living with DMX, and the hit reality TV show Jersey Shore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dr. Megan Fleming is a world renowned clinical phycologist, a certified sex and relationship expert, a keynote speaker and an author. For this bonus episode, we sit down to ask about friends with benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What is a Sex Expert? What is a Skirt party? Dr. Megan Fleming sits down with Brian and Vikki to discuss all things sex - sex parties, sex toys, sex pleasure and more. Megan is a world renowned clinical phycologist, a certified sex and relationship expert, a keynote speaker and an author. Let's Get Naked! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vikki opens up about her personal experiences with divorce, both as a child of divorce and an adult going through a divorce. Vikki talks about how she used these experiences to bring about positive changes in her life going forward. And in an effort to further broaden their horizons, Brian and Vikki discuss going to a sex party with their spouses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we speak with TV personality, Brian McFayden. In the 2000's, Brian worked for MTV as a news anchor and VJ. He has hosted on CNN/HLN and numerous other shows. We speak with Brian about the difficulties of maintaining a relationship while in the public eye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
For some people, getting a tattoo can be a romantic gesture used express eternal love. But what happens to these tattoos after a breakup or divorce? This week we speak with co-founder of Clean Slate Lazer, Jeff Garnett, about tattoos and tattoo removal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.