Date/able Podcast

We often hear 'dating is like a job' or 'dating sucks'....but it doesn't have to! We're chatting with positive psychology coach and play expert Jeff Harry about how to see dating as play and have more fun in the process. We discuss how shared experiences form deeper connections, why playful doesn’t have to mean surface level, and how anyone can turn on their playful side at a comfort level that works for you.Follow Jeff at @jeffharryplays and learn more about him at his website: https://www.rediscoveryourplay.comRead his article about how to see dating like play: https://jeffharryplays.medium.com/how-to-see-dating-as-play-7e8bf36c077cFollow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEApostrophe: Get $15 off your fi

Who should pay on the first date? Is there ever a time where ghosting is OK? Is there a polite way to break-up? We're finding out as we dive into modern dating etiquette with an expert in the space, Myka Meier. We discuss why etiquette goes beyond just rules to follow, how changing gender dynamics challenge traditional roles, and some universal tips of how to bring your a-game while dating.Follow Myka @mykameier and check out her website: http://beaumontetiquette.com/Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:Gobble: Get 6 meals for $36 plus free shipping visit gobble.com/dateableKensington’s newest title COURAGE UNDER FIRE by Lindsay McKenna. You can find COURAGE UNDER FIRE wherever books are sold or visit kensingtonbooks.comCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can

Turns out the patriarchy isn't just harmful to women but also to freakin' men as we learn from talking to Joseph about his experience not fitting into 'bro culture' yet still falling victim to masculine values that ultimately hurt his relationships. We discuss why 'locker room' talk can be so problematic, the challenges that come with suppressing emotions and not asking for help, and how to redefine masculinity to become a better man.Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:Apostrophe: Get $15 off your first visit with a board-certified dermatologist with the code DATEABLE at apostrophe.com/dateableBetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEGobble: Get 6 meals for $36 plus free shipping visit gobble.com/dateableCover art Photography Credit: Larry

We're talking age gaps – dating younger, dating older, and the perceptions that come with both. Join us as we chat with Lindsey about her experience dating guys with almost a 20 year age gap younger. We discuss the benefits and challenges that arise from dating someone much younger, why she finds terms like being a 'cougar' extremely problematic, and how we can be inspired to open our minds (and age filters) while dating.Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:Gobble: Get 6 meals for $36 plus free shipping visit gobble.com/dateableApostrophe: Get $15 off your first visit with a board-certified dermatologist with the code DATEABLE at apostrophe.com/dateableCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.medi

You all know that guy that's fiercely independent, has a revolving door of casual flings, and whose family and friends have determined will never settle down. Well, we're talking to Yue's friend Jesse who was just like this...until he wasn't. Join us as we hear from him and his now-wife Cassie about how they went from being in a totally uncommitted relationship to being married. We discuss what happens when that light goes off that you want something more substantial, the risks that you're willing to take for the right person, and how to be as full of an individual before finding your other half.Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:CloudPaper: Get your environmentally friendly toilet paper for 15% off your first order use the code DATEABLE at https://cloudpaper.co/BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of onl

After all the ghosting, the breadcrumbing, the flaking – the one thing we don’t address is the trauma from it all. Join us as we chat with Janis Isaman about all the dating wounds we carry from years of being single and going on endless dates. We discuss why we're often expected to sweep this small t trauma under the rug, the anxiety that comes up in the early stages of dating, and how to not let these past setbacks get in the way of finding true love.Read Janis's writing on Elephant Journal and follow her work at https://www.mybodycouture.com/ and @janisisamanauthorFollow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:CloudPaper: Get your environmentally friendly toilet paper for 15% off your first order use the code DATEABLE at https://cloudpaper.co/Cover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcas

We're talking sex, no sex, arbitrary rules around sex, and shame around sex as we unpack the differences between straight and gay sexual "norms" with Matthew Beier. We discuss why heteronormative traditions are still so difficult to break out of, how the lack of "rules" have influenced gay sex culture, and how the fundamental differences have overarching similarities for all of us to keep evolving our views on sex.Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEGobble: Get 6 meals for $36 plus free shipping visit gobble.com/dateableCloudPaper: Get your environmentally friendly toilet paper for 15% off your first order use the code DATEABLE at https://cloudpaper.co/Cover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphoto

We say we want the life partner...yet we focus on qualities that make a great prom date. Let's unpack with Logan Ury about the surprising science that will help you find love – and how she's learned firsthand what really matters in a long-term partner when life doesn't always go smoothly. We discuss swiping past perfect matches (as she did initially with her now-husband Scott), filtering for the qualities that really matter, and how to date smarter knowing the irrational behavior we may possess.Follow Logan Ury at @loganury and check out her new book 'How to Not Die Alone' https://amzn.to/37og6he and learn more about Logan at loganury.comThis episode is brought to you by:Kensington’s newest title DRIVEN by Rebecca Zanetti.You can find DRIVEN wherever books are sold or visit kensingtonbooks.comKensington’s newest title THE DUKE HEIST by Erica Ridley. You can find THE DUKE HEIST wherever books are sold or visit ericaridley.com.Cover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is p

We're back and about to break down exactly what it means to be emotionally available with men's coach and founder of ManTalks, Connor Beaton. We discuss how emotional availability shows up differently for men and women, indicators to see if your partner (and yourself!) are emotionally open, and why we need to stop being afraid to scare off the wrong f*cking people.Follow Connor Beaton at @mantalks and check out his podcast 'Man Talks' on all your favorite podcast players. To learn more about Connor visit https://connorbeaton.com/.This episode is brought to you byBetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEKensington’s newest title from THE DUKE HEIST by Erica Ridley. You can find THE DUKE HEIST wherever books are sold or visit ericaridley.com.Gobble: Get 6 meals for $36 plus free shipping visit gobble.com/dateableCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more o

From body language on video calls to dodging f*ckboys during COVID, these are the things we need to think about right now. We're talking in this week's bonus episode about navigating through it all as we air an interview we did with Nikki Novo on the Final Swipe. We discuss how to balance horniness with staying safe, all the cultural shifts happening during this time, and keys to staying #dateable through it all.Follow Nikki at @nikkinovo, check out her book and podcast 'The Final Swipe: Heal your heart, find your person, and end the dating search for good' on all podcast players (for the podcast) and on Amazon (for the book): https://amzn.to/32TXfaZThis episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title from Marina Adair, HOPELESS ROMANTIC. You can find HOPELESS ROMANTIC wherever books are sold. Find out more at kensingtonbooks.comCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at fr

From Kamala & Doug's #relationshipgoals to Yue turning 40, there's so much to unpack as we also dive into the top 6 episodes that changed the way we view love and relationships. We'll discuss having trust in your timing, the balance of knowing yourself vs. relating to others, and how this all relates to relationships during the pandemic.Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:Thrive Cosmetics: Get 15% off your first purchase athttps://thrivecausemetics.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEBetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEGobble: Get 6 meals for $36 plus free shipping visit gobble.com/dateableCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at

We're saying RIP to some of the worst dating advice we've heard from dating coaches. In this week's bonus episode, we'll discuss why certain dating advice should not be taken if you want to be in a healthy relationship, how certain advice is so outdated despite being given today, and how freaking good it feels to say f*ck the rules!Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:Kensington Books: Check out the latest title by Kate Pearce The Rancher Meets His Match. Available on Kensingtonbooks.com or wherever books are sold.Thrive Cosmetics: Get 15% off your first purchase athttps://thrivecausemetics.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEGobble: Get 6 meals for $36 plus free shipping visit gobble.com/dateableCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more out

So dating in 2020 was a bit different than we expected yet ironically some of our predictions did come true! What's in store for 2021? On this week's bonus episode, we are giving our dating predictions based on what we know in today's world. We'll discuss the changing landscape due to COVID-19 still, how we can build off of some of the things that actually worked, and why these trends can actually improve our love lives during this crazy time. Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:Thrive Cosmetics: Get 15% off your first purchase athttps://thrivecausemetics.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEBetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEMagic Spoon: Grab a variety pack of Magic Spoon healthy high protein, low carb cereal at magicspoon.com/DATEABLE and try

F*ck our 2020 visions, it's time to set some 2021 intentions! We are officially in the offseason and diving into what you all shared about how you'd be changing your love life in 2021 and the intentions you're setting to get there. We'll discuss why intentions can set you up for success, the types of intentions we set, and how to stay hopeful for 2021.Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:Thrive Cosmetics: Get 15% off your first purchase athttps://thrivecausemetics.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEKensington Books: Get lost in a good book! Check out Fairy Godmothers, Inc by Saranna DeWylde. Filled with quirky charm, sexy romance, witty banter and refreshing, unique characters, the first installment of this series is the perfect Rom-Com with a touch of magic. Get your copy today at Kensingtonbooks.com or wherever b

What happens when you prioritize your career over relationships and starting a family? Will you regret it later....or not? We're chatting with news anchor May Lee about the choices she's made over the last 25 years when it came to balancing her career with relationships. We discuss the tradeoffs that inevitably happen, the different gender dynamics at play with successful women, and how you can be happy no matter what path you end up taking.Check out @mayleeshow and the May Lee Show on YouTube and wherever you listen to your favorite podcast!Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEThrive Cosmetics: Get 15% off your first purchase athttps://thrivecausemetics.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEMagic Spoon: Grab a variety

Let's get honest for a minute as we chat with comedian Jared Freid about the root of "bad dating behavior" and why it can be so damn hard to be honest. We discuss how it can almost be "ungentlemanlike" to be totally upfront, why ambiguity leads to situationships, and what's really going on in man's brain while on the relationship train.Follow Jared @jaredfreid and check out his podcasts U Up? and JTrain. Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEThrive Cosmetics: Get 15% off your first purchase at https://thrivecausemetics.com/dateable with the code DATEABLENEW MERCH! We just dropped our line of merch with masks, cute tanks & tees, comfy sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, and much more! Check it out toda

If you're into attachment theory & personality types, prepare to have your mind blown as we chat with Dr. Avigail Lev, PsyD about how our thought patterns and beliefs (aka our schemas) shape everything from how we show up for relationships to which partners we choose. We discuss how early childhood shapes how we show up in relationships today, the love traps we tend to fall into due to our beliefs, and how you can change your behavior to have the love life you've always wanted.Learn more about Dr. Avigail Lev and her services at CBT Online and Bay Area CBT. Take the relationship schema quiz to find out your own: https://bayareacbtcenter.com/relationship-schema-quizFollow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/dateable with the code DATEABLEThrive Cosme

Whether you've experienced depression yourself or loved someone in the thick of it, it can be difficult to navigate relationships – if you let it. We're chatting with Tony about how he's been managing his own depression and how it's played into his dating life. We discuss the stigma still associated with depression especially for men, how you can support yourself and others when mental health challenges arise, and why this doesn't have to hold you back from finding a loving partner.Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals and this episode reflects our own experiences. We recommend reaching out to a therapist beyond this episode if needed. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or have a friend who is, to reach a 24-hour crisis center call 1-800-273-TALK, text MHA to 741741, or call 911. Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partne

How much does body image play into our romantic relationships or lack thereof? Spoiler alert: quite a bit. Join us as we talk with Erin about some of her past experiences and how she held onto the idea that her relationships (or almost relationships) didn't work out due to not being thin enough. We discuss how body image impacts us all regardless of our shape, size, or gender, how to re-write your own narrative of what makes you attractive, and why we need to be a bit kinder to each other through it all. Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:Function of Beauty: Save 20% on your first order at functionofbeauty.com/dateableNEW MERCH! We just dropped our line of merch with masks, cute tanks & tees, comfy sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, and much more! Check it out today: http://dateablepodcast.com.com/shopCover art Photography Cre

In a COVID-19 word, relationships are moving at turbo-speed...but is this a good thing? Join us as we talk with Ketan about dating during the pandemic and his virtual romance that resulted in him flying across the country to meet IRL. We discuss the 'fail fast' mentality and if this is good for relationships, how the loneliness of the pandemic has changed our behaviors, and why turborelationships can be a fantastic thing even if they don't work out. Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/dateable with the code DATEABLENEW MERCH! We just dropped our line of merch with masks, cute tanks & tees, comfy sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, and much more! Check it out today: http://dateablepodcast.com.com/shopCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwon