SHE MD From PCOS Awareness to Dating Success: Empowering Women with Lindsey Metselaar
Welcome to the SHE MD podcast! Today, Mary Alice Haney welcomes Lindsey Metselaar, host of the popular dating podcast We Met at Acme. In this episode, Lindsey opens up about her journey in starting a dating podcast, shares practical tips for navigating modern relationships, and explores the importance of balancing online and in-person efforts to find love. She also discusses the impact of PCOS and infertility, emphasizing the need for proactive planning and awareness. From dating philosophies to confidence-building strategies, Lindsey offers insights that empower women to navigate relationships with clarity and self-assurance.
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THIS EPISODE:
- [:48] Lindsey shares how the dating podcast We Met at Acme started
- [5:22] Lindsey talks about dating apps and putting themselves out there
- [8:46] How we met our husbands
- [17:04] PCOS, infertility and the pro-active plan
- [30:05] Lindsey shares her relationship philosophy
- [39:15] Lindsey’s Top Five dating tips
LINDSEY METSELAAR’S TAKEAWAYS:
- Balance Online and In-Person Efforts for Dating Success. Women should embrace the dual strategy of using dating apps like Hinge, known for fostering meaningful connections while stepping out of their comfort zones to engage in in-person events, where authentic chemistry often sparks.
- Don’t Judge Too Quickly. People may discard potential matches too hastily on apps, missing out on significant connections they’d likely pursue in person; approach each profile with a more open mind.
- PCOS Is A Leading Yet Often Undiagnosed Cause Of Infertility. Affecting 20% of women, with 75% unaware they have it, PCOS highlights the critical need for awareness and early diagnosis to address its significant impact on fertility.
- Set Clear Boundaries And Pace Yourself In Dating. Following dating rules like limiting drinks, keeping first dates shorter, and waiting to share too much or become intimate fosters self-respect and allows meaningful connections to grow.
- Confidence Transforms Your Approach To Relationships. Building a strong sense of self through a fulfilling career, self-care, and recognizing your worth helps you attract and choose partners who align with your values and deserve your love.
RESOURCES:
Lindsey’s Website: https://www.wemetatacme.com/
GUEST BIOGRAPHY:
Lindsey Metselaar is a native New Yorker and host of We Met At Acme podcast, which has amassed over 9 million downloads since its creation in 2017. We Met At Acme was created to empower women and to help singles feel less alone. Lindsey also has a food blog @dontexpectsalads with over 110,000 followers.
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