Dating Intentionally

In this enlightening discussion, Francesca Hogi, a love coach and founder of the True Love Society, shares her journey from law to love coaching. She highlights the evolving nature of dating and the importance of unlearning outdated norms. Francesca emphasizes three vital skills: perspective, flirting, and discernment. She defines flirting as intentional actions to create connection and advocates for reducing dependency on dating apps in favor of organic interactions. Plus, she offers practical flirting tactics and encourages listeners to value their dating journeys.

Everyone says communication is key, but what does good communication actually look like?I’m sharing the five most impactful communication tools I’ve learned so you can build trust, repair faster, and stay on the same team when things get hard.Thanks to our partners:AG1: Go to drinkag1.com/dating and get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2 when you first subscribe!Rula: Go to rula.com/datingintentionally and take the first step towards better mental health today.CONNECT WITH ME:⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally!⁠MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT⁠Free texting templates & dating FAQ guide⁠⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠DATING COURSES⁠Swipe, Match, Date - Master The Dating Apps⁠⁠How To Identify Your Needs 1-hr Class⁠SUPPORT THE POD⁠Rate on AppleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you overthinking your relationship? Do you ever wonder if it’s love or just anxiety?In this episode, I share my journey from relationship anxiety to building true inner safety and self-trust. I'm joined by Sarah Yudkin, creator of You Love and You Learn, to explore releasing fear, healing old patterns, and meeting your own emotional needs while staying open to love. If you’ve ever questioned your relationship or struggled to feel secure, this conversation will help you find peace, confidence, and a deeper connection.Where to find Sarah on Instagram: @youloveandyoulearn and at Website: www.youloveandyoulearn.comThanks to our partners:AG1: Go to drinkag1.com/dating and get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2 when you first subscribe!Rula: Go to rula.com/datingintentionally and take the first step towards better mental health today.CONNECT WITH ME:⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally!⁠MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT⁠Free texting templates & dating FAQ guide⁠⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠DATING COURSES⁠Swipe, Match, Date - Master The Dating Apps⁠⁠How To Identify Your Needs 1-hr Class⁠SUPPORT THE POD⁠Rate on AppleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If your biological clock is ticking and dating feels stressful, this episode’s for you! I share real-life dating advice and relationship tips for managing timelines, trusting the process, and a reminder that love doesn’t need to follow a timeline.Episodes mentioned:Episode 94 – An episode about egg freezing, featuring a doctor who explains the process and what it involves.Episode 99 – Focused on creating a flexible vision for your future and mapping out a fulfilling life, even without a partner.Episode 100 – A story about a woman who became a single mother by choice before getting married.Thanks to our partners:AG1: Go to drinkag1.com/dating and get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2 when you first subscribe!Rula: Go to rula.com/datingintentionally and take the first step towards better mental health today.CONNECT WITH ME:⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally!⁠MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT⁠Free texting templates & dating FAQ guide⁠⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠DATING COURSES⁠Swipe, Match, Date - Master The Dating Apps⁠⁠How To Identify Your Needs 1-hr Class⁠SUPPORT THE POD⁠Rate on AppleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this engaging discussion, Alex Koren, a creative mind behind the Random Acts of Dating project, shares his views on in-person dating versus apps. He explains how apps can feel like interviews, limiting genuine connections. Alex provides insights from his experience on a live dating show, boosting his confidence to approach strangers. He emphasizes the value of friend-hosted gatherings and offers unique tips for initiating conversations in public. His innovative card concept sparks low-pressure exchanges, showing that real-life connections can be both fun and rewarding.

When should you have sex with someone new, and is there such a thing as "too soon?" In this episode, I’m breaking down the most common questions about timing, boundaries, and emotional pacing when it comes to sex in early dating. You’ll learn how to know when you’re ready, how to avoid confusing chemistry for connection, and what to do if you want to slow things down after moving too fast. Are you ready for sex? (reflection questions) Do I know my intentions? Do I know their intentions? Do I trust this person emotionally and physically? Can we talk comfortably about boundaries and protection? Am I okay with any possible outcome? Mentioned in this episode: #123 w/ Vanessa & Xander Marin CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠ ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally!⁠ MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Free texting templates & dating FAQ guide⁠ ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ DATING COURSES ⁠Swipe, Match, Date - Master The Dating Apps⁠ ⁠How To Identify Your Needs 1-hr Class⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with author and relationship coach Jillian Turecki to talk about the hard truths of love, why it really begins with you, and what changes when you stop outsourcing certainty and start meeting your own needs. We get into the “six human needs” as a simple audit for what’s missing, the seductive pull of victim-mode, and how building a secure base in yourself makes dating easier. We unpack the mental stories that tank early connections, set a clean bar for communication, and draw a firm line between charm and character while defining a true slow burn. It Begins With You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life Check out Jillian's podcast, Jillian On Love Cozy Earth - get 20% off with code DATING Try Quince Bedding! Get FREE shipping CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠ ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally!⁠ MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Free guides⁠ ⁠⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠⁠ DATING COURSES ⁠Master The Dating Apps⁠ ⁠How To Identify Your Needs ⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You don’t have to love dating apps to make them work, but you do need a grounded strategy so you don't lose your mind! In this episode, I’m breaking down how to use dating apps without swearing off them for good every few months (only to come back again). You’ll learn the mindset shifts that make apps less frustrating, how to write a profile that actually gets attention, and what to do when the flakiness or ghosting gets to you. I also answer your top listener questions about filters, messaging, and finding emotionally available people online. Do the apps kinda suck? Yes. But do they allow you to connect with more single people? Also yes. My Substack on how I made a decision about kids after being on the fence for years The Dear Sugar article that helped me with my kids/no kids decision Cozy Earth - get 20% off with code DATING Try Quince Bedding! Get FREE shipping CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠ ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally!⁠ MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Free guides⁠ ⁠⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠⁠ DATING COURSES ⁠Master The Dating Apps⁠ ⁠How To Identify Your Needs ⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She called off her wedding, then married the same man. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Molly Burrets, a clinical psychologist and couples therapist, about what it really looks like to date while healing. We unpack how to know when you’re ready after a breakup, why you don’t have to be fully “healed” to find love, and how new relationships can actually support your growth. From there, we dive into anxious attachment, how “butterflies” can be anxiety in disguise, and why healthy relationships sometimes feel “boring” compared to the chaos we’re used to. Plus, we talk about comparison to exes, scanning for red flags, and what it means to show up with more trust and self-awareness in love. Connect with Dr. Molly on IG Look out for Dr. Molly's podcast, Kissing Frogs coming soon! Cozy Earth - get 20% off with code DATING Try Quince Bedding! Get FREE shipping CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠ ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally!⁠ MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Free guides⁠ ⁠⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠⁠ DATING COURSES ⁠Master The Dating Apps⁠ ⁠How To Identify Your Needs ⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are they bad at communicating, or just not that into you? Let’s unpack texting habits, mixed signals, and what’s really going on. If you’ve ever found yourself analyzing every message or wondering if a mismatch in communication means they’re not interested, this one’s for you. I’m breaking down the gray area between different communication styles, real incompatibility, and a genuine lack of effort. Plus, a Dating Dilemma from a listener who keeps getting to the third date, but never past it. Try Quince Bedding! Get FREE shipping Episodes mentioned: 170 - what to do when you feel "the shift." CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠ ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally!⁠ MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Free guides⁠ ⁠⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠⁠ DATING COURSES ⁠Master The Dating Apps⁠ ⁠How To Identify Your Needs ⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.