What‘s Your Number?

Finally, the FINALE! In this last episode of the podcast, we reflect on all that's come before. But for once, we don't just have stories to gab about. We've got stats, baby! That's right, we took our 75 total interactions and got the hard, cold numbers behind the numbers. Which is to say, we polished what is otherwise a collection of totally subjective anecdotes with a quantitative veneer.  And we do it with flair! For instance, we discovered that 6.5% percent of our hookups happened on Halloween! 38% of these stories were about “one time things”. And 100% percent of the times we tried something new in the bedroom with someone, we had positive feelings about them.  We also talk about where we're headed, our biggest regrets, and what we've learned from these experiences—and from making a podcast about them. So sit back, crack open a beer (we did!), and let's land this plane together.  To everyone who made it here, to the bittersweet end, thank you!! We would never have made it this far without your laughter and encouragement.

The final installment of Mariah's sexual chronicles is about a trope so common, it's become glib: love at first sight. In January of 2020, an (almost) 28-year-old software engineer from NYC walked into a co-working space in Medellín and locked eyes with a blue-eyed gal in a black tube top. It was a chance encounter facilitated by Bumble, and their paths only crossed for two weeks, but it was long enough to know. Sparks flew that day; three years later, those sparks have kept Mariah and her beloved Number 44 cozy and in love through five cities and counting.  The thing is, unlike this one, the 43 other stories you heard before all had endings. But no matter how short-lived or how dramatic or difficult, those stories represent the same spirit, the same open-heartedness, the same belief in magic that had to exist to kindle the spark between M. and Number 44 that January day.  So, here's another cheesy story about being willing to let love into your life, because sometimes it just might keep burnin' and burnin'.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

From Spain to Colombia (again), from threesomes to sex clubs, this penultimate installment in Mariah's sex chronicles is all about sexual exploration and running away from feelings. After a fun-filled summer in Barcelona, Mariah heads back to Medellín to make it her own again after her breakup from Number 30, but quickly finds she isn't as over him as she thinks she is. As chaotic as this period in her life is, the silver lining is strengthened friendships and a renewed sense that she can stand on her own two feet, no matter what.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

As a well-traveled woman, sometimes you hit a point in your journey where you're ready to *really* do things on your terms. For instance, you don't have to have a terrible night's sleep tossing and turning next in someone else's bed after a hookup. And in fact, when you're traveling across the country to meet up with a guy you like but don't know that well, you can, in fact, get yourself your own hotel room. Spoiler alert: in this episode, Mariah does all of the above.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

February 29th, 2020: Olivia goes out with friends on a night that only comes around every four years. It's just a few weeks before the end of the world, but no one knows that yet. She ends up at the port of Barcelona, where people go to play music and drink after the bars close. There's this guy... It starts as a one-night stand, but they end up falling madly in love. The well-traveled women discuss how the most meaningful relationships hinge on a set of random circumstances. Timing is everything. *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

Last you heard from Mariah, she was in a brand new relationship with a whimsical, main-character energy guy who she pretty much manifested. And now, a year and half later in summer 2018, Mariah finds herself in Europe, on a brand new adventure in unknown territory. What happens to our hero (or anti-hero) between Numbers 30 and 33, you say? We thought you'd never ask. ;)    *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

It's Olivia's penultimate episode. That's right, we're just one story away from catching up to the present dick—day! Present day. But where you might be expecting to see hope or at least clarity from only-slightly-younger Olivia, what you'll hear in this story is a lot of the same ol' bullshit. Which is to say, club hookups and skinny f***boys abound. There's also a literal clown. She can't seem to let go of her MO. But! It's always darkest before the dawn. He's out there. He's actually at the same bars and clubs as she is. They just haven't had a chance to meet.  In the meantime, enjoy the cringefest.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

Brace yourself for a wild ride! This episode covers ghosts from Mariah's past, present, and future (at the time). We'll go back to the East Coast, back to Colombia, and (briefly) to Panama. We'll hook up, fall in love, and confront demons. Mariah's Number 30(ish) is years in the making, spanning a two-month period that marked the end of a haunted history and the beginning of a great joy. Sprinkle in a little cringe -- Mariah's a complicated character -- and you've got yourself a great story.    *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

Olivia offers to host a long-time crush and fellow traveler at her place in Barcelona, she knows nothing's gonna happen. This guy is ALWAYS in a relationship. She's always liked him from afar, but he's involved with someone. When he tells her he's single, she almost falls off her bar stool... *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

In this week's episode, Mariah starts a new adventure: five months in Medellín, Colombia. While there she meets a well-traveled local with a unique accent, a nice bod, and a smattering of freckles -- and he wants to hang out A LOT. He introduces her to the fascinating world of sex motels and all the beauty Medellín has to offer.  We hope you enjoy!  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

Today we're sharing another episode from Mariah's amateur podcast! This was the capstone episode, so you'll hear reflections on the podcasting experience, a conversation with #16, a session with the fortune teller, and more.   We hope you enjoy!  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

This week Olivia's in Mexico, so we're revisiting an episode from Mariah's amateur podcast, first published back in 2016. The episode features recordings from several dates Mariah went on, as well as an unofficial interview with Dr. Morgan (before she officially became Dr. Morgan!), audio recordings from a collection of millennials capturing their perspective on love and dating, and a custom rendition of Wicked Games. We hope you enjoy!  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

Olivia meets a nice guy and decides to give that a try. Spoiler alert—she's not that into it. In fact, he appears to cause her to have some kind of allergic reaction. Niceness overdose? Or maybe she's just getting tired of meaningless sex.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

In your mid-20s, there sometimes comes a time when you just need answers. Deep in her quarter-life crisis roadtrip through the American West, Mariah finds herself at a crossroads. Get a "real" job again, settle for a 9-5 somewhere, or keep searching for something more meaningful? That was the question.  Thankfully, there are places to turn for this kind of thing, and turn she does. In the midst of a run-in with #14, a chance meeting with someone who had spent time with #5 since they'd parted, and a couple of shaker-handers, Mariah confronts her past, present, and future.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

Dating artists. It can be as torturous as they are tormented. But intensity is also fun, as Olivia finds out when she meets a young poet at a New Year's Eve party in Barcelona, and ends up spending the early hours of 2019 in his bed. Several cozy nights of black-and-white Italian cinema and slow, sensual caresses later, he's finally "inspired" to be honest with her.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

Today's episode is all about passin' through! In the fall of 2018, Mariah hit the road with some mics and a camera for what would be a 3-month journey of self-discovery (lol), starting in Portland with a guest appearance from Number 16 (shout out!). It was part trip down memory lane, part new beginnings, and 100% passin' through. *** There's still time to take our listener survey! Thanks in advance for your feedback and insights

Today's episode is a re-release of a classic Young Mariah story: "the one with the guy from Craigslist". But wait, there's more! For some reason, he can only hang out on Tuesdays...why might that be? We hope you enjoy this whale of a tale, and thank you for your patience as we record lots of new steamy material to keep you warm throughout the holiday season! *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Follow us on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. 

Get a glimpse into the "booty parties" and important discussions that form the Sex Positivity (SexPo) Movement in Paris with very special guest and fellow well-traveled woman Méli.  Also in this interview: orgies in the afternoon, attachment styles, having a high libido,  deciding to stay single, sex and consent workshops, dating women, and much more! If you've ever wondered if there's more out there...THERE IS. And this conversation offers a coup d'œil ;) *** More about the Sex Positivity Movement:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex-positive_movement Resources in French: SexPo Brochure Summer Kittens Festival *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Follow us on Instagram:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.  

Holy hell does this interview have something for everyone! Big numbers, self-reflection on dating in the gay community, and of course, kinks. Join us for Mariah's conversation with her friend Christian (last name omitted for the sake of privacy), where we discuss deep first love, his hoe phases, what he's looking for now, and a few of his most memorable hookups. Trust us -- you're not going to want to miss these stories! *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com   Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

The fun thing about a threesome where no one knows each other is that everyone gets to reinvent themselves in the moment. On this episode, Olivia tells another story from her Sad Hot Girl Summer in Barcelona. Things are looking up after she meets a fun, adventurous woman the night of a lunar eclipse. But sex between straight women...does it lead anywhere good? The podcast ho(st)s try and break it down.  *** If you haven't had a chance, please take our listener survey! We'll love you forever. *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com   Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

Ever been with someone you thought you were going to all in love, only to be blocked at the pass by something unforeseen? This week's episode is all about someone Mariah could have fallen in love with. And looking back, that was definitely exactly what needed to happen.  *** There's still time to take our listener survey! Thanks in advance for your feedback and insights

This week, Mariah and Olivia pass the Bechdel Test! Finally! As you may well know, the Bechdel test requires that a movie (or book. Or podcast):  1. has women 2. who talk to each other 3. about something other than a man So. Does What's Your Number pass the test? Listen to find out! Plus, answers to questions submitted by our lovely listeners! *** There's still time to take our listener survey! Thanks in advance for your feedback and insights

It's time to talk fetishes! Cake sitting, diapers, big feet, and other stuff that gets people worked up. Olivia tells a story from her past, and the podcast ho(st)s try to decide if it concerns a fetish or fetishization.  TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes a frank discussion of pedophilia.  *** Take our listener survey! Help us help ourselves

Ever had a romp in the hay with THE cool guy? you know -- the guy everyone loves and worships. That guy. In this week's episode, we talk about cool guys and learn about Mariah's brush with coolness while working at a rafting company in 2015. P.S. Don't forget to take our survey! Let us know what you want from the podcast going forward. You can find it here: linktr.ee/whatsyournumberpod *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.  

Ever wondered what it's like to date someone with a podcast detailing their sexual history?  SPECIAL GUEST alert! Meet Ryan, Mariah's bf & roommate of years. He's a studly rock climber turned tech bro (and we say that with love), and while we're reserving their meet-cute for it's proper place in the chronicles, we thought we'd bring him on for a little heart-to-heart.  On today's episode, Mariah and Ryan sit down to talk about that time Ryan wore a cast on a third date, and that other time he got asked what his number was on a first date.... ;) ;)  P.S. Don't forget to take our survey! Let us know what you want from the podcast going forward. You can find it here: linktr.ee/whatsyournumberpod *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.  

This week on the podcast, Olivia and Mariah talk about the "pleasure gap": what it is and why it is that cis straight men are orgasming more than their partners. Olivia tells her 24th story, wherein her pleasure gets gapped pretty bad by a young Barcelonés. Learn more about the pleasure gap in this article that we reference in the episode from Dame Magazine. Don't forget to take our survey! Let us know what you want from the podcast going forward

Ever been expecting an amazing date -- only to be left hanging? Mariah has! In this week's episode, listen as one of 25-year-old protagonists packs up her bags to go work at a rafting company for the summer, hooks up with her crush, and waits for him to show on date #2.  ALSO: Help us improve your listening experience -- take our listener survey! Visit whatsyournumberpod.com and hit the link 'Listener Survey 2022' in the navigation. Or visit our Instagram and find it in our link in bio.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Follow us on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works

We love a good read! Especially if it reinforces the hoes before bros / chicks before dicks philosophy that feels core to our beings. This week we discuss the book Big Friendship by Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow -- but don't let the word "book" scare you away. We talk about holding hands with friends, what life was like before your partner was supposed to be your best friend, and why friendship is a very, very good thing that we should actually put effort into (and not in a "you go girl" type of way, but because it makes life so much better).  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Follow us on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

Olivia loves a bad boy, and the Barcelona version who skateboards into her life with a pocket full of party drugs does not disappoint.  She in turn becomes the best Chill Girl she can be. She even keeps her cool when the cops search them and takes the fall for his weed. But can she be chill enough to keep him interested? Mariah and Olivia debate the merits of chillness and discuss why it is that Mariah has never fallen for a bad boy.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Follow us on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

In this week's episode, young Mariah meets a guy at a bar during a night out. Actually, she was there was Number 22, but at this time in her life, she's not looking for a relationship -- and she tries to make that pretty clear to everyone involved. We're all consenting adults, right? All of this is put to the test on Mariah's 26th birthday, which starts with flowers from Number 23 and a birthday party in the park, and ends with an unexpected twist.    *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.    

Trying something new this week! Taking a break from our dramatic past lives to give some well-traveled relationship advice. This week, Olivia and Mariah break down some juicy posts from Reddit's r/relationshipadvice subreddit.  Listen to find out what we think of a partner's family who won't let your fights go and to hear about one woman's revenge plan.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.  

This week on the pod, we're talking more about LEAVING ENERGY, that mysterious force that brings people to their knees when someone heads for the door. Olivia's on the move again, with plans to move to Europe this time. But before she sets sail from Philadelphia, a handsome stranger walks into her place of work and offers her a hot, steamy donut.  What follows is a flurry of fun romance. He's a great guy, this Donut Man. Too bad he showed up right when she decides to leave. But then again, when else would he have shown up? They hate to see you go, but they love to watch you walk away... *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.

There's nothing that 25-year-old Mariah loved more than capturing the experience of being 25 with her Zoom H5 audio recorder. This episode, she's just moved from the cabin in the woods to Missoula (yes, again). But this time, she's an adult, she's single, and she's ready to mingle.  Mingle she does! And no, she wasn't looking for a relationship. But would that stop her from having a whisky with a filmmaker? Would that stop her from entertaining questionable male friendships? Would that stop her from going on a first date on Valentine's Day with a rock climber? The answer, as you know, is absolutely not.  Listening to the story of Mariah's first dates of the year back in 2016 will give you the perfect snapshot of what her life really like. And although it was undoubtedly messy, it was the first time she felt like she was really doing exactly what she wanted to.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works.  

Contrary to how it might seem, there HAVE been times we haven't dived headfirst into our sexual relationships without another thought ... we just haven't really talked much about them.  Until now! In today's episode, you'll listen to Olivia explain how one toxic relationship (hey, #13) changed her from a Carrie to a Charlotte -- at least for awhile. And as she tells her cringeworthy tales of playing hard to get, it's hard not to relate to the desire to want to rein it in a little bit. Didn't we all go through that phase? *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Follow us on IG:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. Editing and audio engineering by Lightning the Cavernworks.  

In the wake of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to reverse Roe vs. Wade, many have foreseen, rightly so, a rise in illegal abortions. It won't be your grandma's illegal abortion, though. A lot's changed since 1973.  In this episode, a re-release of Number 15: Terminations & Initiations, Olivia tells the story of getting an abortion in a country where it was against the law. Fewer coat-hangers, more ulcer medication, but still scary. Still not what we want for anyone else to go through, ever. So, listen to this episode and let the reality sink in. Then, let's figure out what we're going to do about these fascists. *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Follow us on IG:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou.   

Mariah is still in Missoula catching up with friends when she meets a handsome man passing through town. He has a pretty face, but a pretty f*cked up way of behaving himself once they're alone together.  Mariah and Olivia talk about things that happen between men and women behind closed doors, and how to make sense of a wide spectrum of misconduct.  Yay, fun!  This is a really important episode, and we think listeners will get a lot out of it. That said, if you don't feel up to a discussion of sexual assault, maybe sit this one out.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy.  Sound engineering by Lightning the Cavern Works. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou.

Olivia is back in Philadelphia when she decides to get on the apps. She isn't having much luck until she comes across the profile of someone with whom, according to OK Cupid, she has a 99% compatibility rating. They meet up, drink some (a lot of) whisky, and sparks FLY. Afterwards, in the park, they're making out under the full moon when he indicates, subtly, that there might be some interesting power dynamics to explore. She indicates, less subtly, that she's interested... *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou.   

"How cool, how mysterious, how badass..." is how Young Mariah described the idea of hooking up with women. Well, it's finally time to put theory into practice!  Listen to Mariah's Number 20 to hear about the pleasurable, transcendent, and confusing experience that was having sex with a woman for the first time.  Alternate title for this episode: Boobs Are Just Amazing *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. 

Olivia is back in Valparaíso, Chile in time to celebrate her 25th birthday. She's still heartbroken, but she's determined to move on from the damage done by #13.  When a friend of a friend comes to town, she offers Olivia a whole new way to move on, and leaves her with a lot to think about. You know what they say...bicuriosity killed the cat (and satisfaction brought it back). *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou.   

Should we be worried about "settling" in a relationship, or is it all a capitalist plot? In this solo episode with Olivia, she discusses consumer culture as it relates to dating, as well as ululation, tacos, and index funds. She asks if the fear that we might settle for someone who's beneath us is, in practice, just another postmodern paranoia.  Mentioned in this episode: Monogamy Is Cool, Actually - Novara Media 51 First Dates - Apple Podcasts *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou.   

If you're an OG listener, you'll remember the many twists and turns of Mariah's #5 story. The highs, lows, and melodramatic crescendos. If you're newer to the pod (welcome!), you might have heard our wry references to good ol' Number 5 and wondered what it was all about. Well, this week we're re-releasing the first episode in the epic tale, the one where he makes his grand entrance.  In this episode, you'll also hear an anachronistic hot take on season 1 of Bridgerton and Olivia's #5 story (up until recently we were releasing our stories together).  If you find yourself hooked (like Young Mariah was) by Number 5's charms, we'd encourage you to go back and listen to the episodes covering Number 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 AND 11. Yes, this guy had staying power. Enjoy!  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. 

In case you missed it the first time, here's a re-release of one of our favorite episodes EVER, featuring a conversation with Dr. Morgan Anderson.  Dr. Morgan is a clinical psychologist and founder of Dr. Morgan Coaching. Her podcast Let's Get Vulnerable has over ONE MILLION downloads. She is the creator of the E.S.L. relationship method, which we discuss in this episode along with attachment theory and an absolutely top-notch story from her younger days. It has a wild twist, too. Get ready! There's a lot of talk about attachment style out there, but Dr. Morgan is the real deal. She breaks down the different styles in the context of her super entertaining story.  Find out more about Dr. Morgan and take her attachment style quiz! drmorgancoaching.com Listen to Let's Get Vulnerable: on Spotify on Apple Podcasts Follow Dr. Morgan on IG:  @drmorgancoaching *** More about What's Your Number:  whatsyournumberpod.com Follow us on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. 

A good wingman IS hard to find...especially one that'll put up with you when you keep going back to your ex. In this episode, Olivia travels to Brazil where her friend finds her a new man to get under so can get over the last one.  Friendship between straight men and women gets a bad rap, but in this episode Olivia and Mariah shout out the good dudes they're lucky to call friends. One thing's for sure: the more men they sleep with, the more grateful they are for the ones they didn't sleep with. *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find a photo of Olivia hitchhiking and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. 

Sarah Stroh is an educator, writer, and certified well-traveled woman. She's dedicated to discussing sex, polyamory, and more so we can all have the sex life we really want. We had her on the podcast to talk about her experiences with ethical non-monogamy and tell some stories of her own. Fun, philosophical, and very wise, Sarah was so refreshing to talk to! Whether you're already practicing ENM or want to learn more about the lifestyle, you're sure to enjoy this vulnerable and inspiring convo. *** Get more Sarah: Sign up for her NEWSLETTER: monogamish.substack.com   Follow her on INSTAGRAM: @monogamish_me   Read what she writes on her BLOG: nychickinberlin.medium.com *** More about What's Your Number:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. 

In this episode, Mariah moves back to Montana to live in a cabin in the woods and be an artist!  Alone in the middle of nowhere, she's processing her breakup with #16 and gets inspired to try out a medium that he introduced her to. It's a new kind of streamable radio that's swiftly gaining traction called a "podcast". She's trying new things. She's open to anything! She wants what she wants. She doesn't not want what she doesn't not want. Confused? So was Number 19...or maybe he was just in denial. Listen and form your own opinion! *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou.   

In this episode of the chronicles of the well-traveled women, Olivia returns to Valparaíso, Chile to be with #13. But when she arrives at the airport with her life packed into a few (several) suitcases, he's not there.  What follows can only be described as rough. You can go back to a place, to a person, but things never go back to the way they were.  *** If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, you can get help at Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services: www.dasasmi.org.  *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. 

When Mariah and Number 16 left their belongings in a storage unit at the beginning of the summer, they didn't bother packing their items into separate boxes. Why would they? Soon enough, they'd be back to pick up where they left off. The only thing that would change after a summer working seasonal jobs in Alaska would be their bank accounts. Alas, things didn't turned out as planned. The following September, they found themselves extricating their belongings from a series of shared cardboard boxes, just a couple months after Mariah broke up with Number 16 via satellite phone.  So, what now? Listen to find out.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. 

Number 17 is handsome, rich, and worldly. He's been high on Olivia's list of people she'd like to f*ck for years before they reunite in Philadelphia in 2015.  After their brief tryst, he sends her a book in the mail accompanied by a letter expressing just how grateful he was for the days -- too few, surely-- they spent together. So, he must like her, right? Like, like her like her? Listen to find out. *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. 

In Number 17: Charting a New Course, Young Mariah has just turned 24 and is adulting strong! She's living with her boyfriend and just got promoted at work.  But, and this won't come as a surprise, adventure calls! This time it takes the form of remote fishing lodge in Alaska accessible only by plane.  At this lodge, there are six women and THIRTY STRAIGHT MEN. So…Mariah's facing some pretty good odds. What about the boyfriend, though, and all the security she worked so hard to manifest? Listen to find out. *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. 

Olivia gets settled in her life in Philly. She starts working at a restaurant and sees a new side of the city she didn't experience when she was in college in the city's suburbs. This includes a visit to a strip club in a row house in South Philly where she strikes up a conversation with a young man from the city of brotherly love.  She's still in touch with #13, but their communication is getting more and more...what's the word? Abusive? Despite the fact that he's all the way in Chile, she's having a hard time wresting her psyche from his controlling grasp. The This American Life story about a young girl in an abusive relationship is from Episode 567: What's Going on in There? If you or someone you know is dealing with intimate partner violence, consider checking out the podcast I'm Not in an Abusive Relationship, produced by Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services. They have lots of resources on their website, www.dasasmi.org. They also have a 24/7 help line: 1.800.828.2023.  *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou. 

22-year-old Mariah gets down to adulting in Portland. She finds a job, the right organic grocery store, and tries out ecstatic dance.  She's doing her dancing thing when a long-haired, shirtless cutie with a nice bod starts throwing some ecstatic vibes her way. Hmm, who might this be? She'd better go with him to Whole Foods and find out! *** More about the podcast:  whatsyournumberpod.com Find travel pictures and other cool stuff on INSTAGRAM:  @whatsyournumberpod *** Music is "Paint" and "Good Boy" by No Fancy. Artwork by Anastasia Papapavlou.