E224: Dating Panel Unfiltered: Gen-Z & Millennials Expose Truth About Modern Love | Lila Rose Show

Jun 20, 2025

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Franco Fernandez

Guest

Alessandra Conti

Guest

Ryan Bethea

Lila hosts an unfiltered roundtable on modern dating featuring Ryan Bethea, host of The Exorcist Files, who emphasizes personal growth; Alessandra Conti, a celebrity matchmaker, who shares insights on what truly matters in relationships; and Franco Fernandez, a Catholic influencer focused on virtue. They explore dating pitfalls, the impact of physical intimacy on emotional connections, and the importance of self-awareness. The discussion addresses generational challenges, contrasting dating expectations, and how faith can guide romantic journeys.

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INSIGHT

Screen Time Erodes Connection

Excessive screen time and consumeristic on-demand culture hurt genuine human connection.
Limited real in-person interactions reduce meaningful dating opportunities.

INSIGHT

Pornography's Impact on Self-Control

Pornography damages brain areas responsible for self-control affecting relationships.
This damage impacts patience and trust, compromising dating and marriage success.

INSIGHT

Paradox of Choice Hurts Dating

People often sabotage relationships by being overly judgmental and picky.
Paradox of choice and social media poison realistic expectations in dating.

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What should you really be looking for in a partner—and what’s keeping so many from meeting and marrying the right one? Are we too picky? Can chemistry grow over time? And does early physical contact cloud judgment more than we realize?

Joining Lila for this unfiltered dating roundtable are:

-Alessandra Conti, celebrity matchmaker and co-founder of Matchmakers in the City: https://instagram.com/matchmakeralessandraconti/

-Ryan Bethea, host and producer of The Exorcist Files podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thebethea

-Franco Fernandez, Catholic influencer and editor: https://instagram.com/thefrancotv

Together, they tackle the biggest dating pitfalls, what men and women often get wrong, and how faith, personality, and even physical touch play into it all. Plus, Lila shares a glimpse into her own love story—was there instant chemistry, or something deeper?

If you're single—or know someone who is (so, everyone)—this episode is full of insight, laughter, and hard truths you won’t want to miss.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:49 - The Problems with Dating: Ryan’s Perspective

00:10:04 - Nimi Skincare

00:11:11 - Effects of P*rnography

00:14:30 - Paradox of choice

00:16:41 - People are self-sabotaging

00:19:09 - What professions do women want?

00:21:58 - Cozy Earth

00:22:55 - Culture worships youth

00:23:42 - Dating someone different than you

00:32:57 - We Heart Nutrition

00:33:55 - Roles of men and women in dating

00:39:40 - Dating apps…traumatic

00:44:05 - Probably wouldn’t have swiped…

00:48:27 - Lila’s first impressions of her husband

00:53:49 - Chaste dating

00:55:31 - Waiting til marriage to kiss

00:58:44 - Oxytocin

01:04:31 - Boundaries

01:16:28 - Pros/Cons of Cuddling

01:23:40 - Enemy hates marriage

01:28:29 - We follow a single, celibate man