

Seeing Other People
Ilana Dunn
Modern dating sucks, but dating expert Ilana Dunn is here to make it suck just a little bit less. Seeing Other People is your go-to podcast for honest conversations about dating, relationships, and everything in between. Each week features three types of episodes: Cohosts for Life on Mondays, where Ilana and her husband Jake open up about the everyday moments that shape their relationship; Tuesday episodes with impactful guests who help you navigate the complexities of modern dating; and Unfiltered episodes on Thursdays, where anonymous guests share their most raw and relatable experiences. No matter your relationship status, this show is here to help you a little less alone.
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Oct 17, 2023 • 55min
Can You Actually Fall in Love in Six Weeks?
I'm joined by Natasha and Justine, cohosts of 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose, to hear what they've learned about modern dating, love and relationships from our favorite tv shows. We discuss which shows are most accurately portraying modern dating, what shows have started important conversations that we need to be having, and which shows we should be watching if we want to actually learn and grow. We voice our opinions on whether or not love is blind, if giving an ultimatum is ever a good idea, can you fall in love in six weeks, and more. Check out 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose on Spotify and follow on Instagram at @2blackgirls1roseWays to support IsraelNo more boring dates! Take your dates (or your relationship, wine nights, family dinners & more) to the next level with Where Do You Draw The Line, the best icebreaker game of all time. Grab yours at wdydtl.com/buy and enter code ILANA at checkout for 20% off. This episode is sponsored by Regain Couples Therapy by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at regain.com/SEEINGOTHERPEOPLE and get on your way to being your best self.Take your glow to go with my favorite clean, vegan skincare and body care from OSEA. Get 10% off with code seeingotherpeople at oseamalibu.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 2023 • 50min
"How I Learned to Love Being Single"
On this Unfiltered, I'm joined by a woman who opens up about ending an eight-year relationship, during which, she felt like nothing was wrong but she wasn't truly happy. We discuss what finally led her to end the relationship and what it was like being single for the first time at 27. We discuss navigating career changes, solo traveling, and how she came to the realization that the traditional setup of relationships might not be suited for her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 2023 • 44min
Stop Accepting The Bare Minimum
I'm joined by Stella Stephanopolous, host of Everyday Endorphins, to talk about embracing singlehood, developing an abundance mindset, and not needing someone else to complete you. We discuss how we spent years accepting less than we deserved, how we've learend to speak up for ourselves, why we no longer put up with the bare minimum, why the high highs are never worth the low lows, how to communicate with someone who has a different communication style, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2023 • 50min
"I Never Expected Getting Pregnant Would Be This Hard"
I'm joined by Keren Longo AKA @mama.in.the.burbs to hear about her fertility journey. She opens up about her struggles to get pregnant, her experiences with IVF and IUI, the complications that arose along the way, her recent miscarriage, and more. She shares how she overcame all of these challenges, what she wishes she knew when she started trying to get pregnant, and what has kept her going throughout all of the ups and downs.Follow her journey at @mama.in.the.burbs and don't hesitate to reach out to her on IG with any questions you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2023 • 51min
You Can't Lose Someone Who Was Never There For You with Carrie Berk
I’m joined by Carrie Berk, TikTok star, journalist, and author of My Real-Life Rom-Com to discuss how important it is to learn from each relationship and situationship (no matter how short-lived it is). We chat about how social media has impacted dating, why we need banish the phrase "moving on" from our vocabulary, how you can’t lose someone who was never there for you to begin with, and more.Follow Carrie on TikTok and Instagram at @carrieberkk and buy her book today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2023 • 44min
How I Overcame My Dating Anxiety
On this solo episode, I open up about the biggest dating anxieties I faced when I was single, and more importantly, how I overcame them. I reflect on where they came from, how they impacted me, and what steps I had to take and lessons I had to learn in order to feel more comfortable and confident in my dating life. Enter your chef era with me! Go to hellofresh.com/50sop and use code 50sop for 50% off PLUS free shipping. Smell better naked and gain confidence with Lume’s whole-body deodorant! GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code SOP at LumeDeodorant.com.Upgrade your wardrobe and find your forever date night pieces at jennikayne.com/sop and get 15% off with code SOP at checkout Take your glow to go with clean, vegan skincare and body care from OSEA and get 10% off your first order sitewide with code SEEINGOTHERPEOPLE at OSEAMalibu.comGet free shipping on orders over $75 on my favorite pieces from the Skims Fits Everybody collection at skims.com. After you place your order, let them know I sent you! Select “podcast” in the survey and then click seeing other people in the dropdown menu that follows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 2023 • 50min
Make The Most Of Your First Dates
Joe Feminella, Founder & CEO of First Rounds On Me, joins the show to talk about the biggest challenges on dating apps and how to fix them. They discuss taking the pressure off first dates, what conversations to have, how to make the most of a date when you're not interested, and more. They also answer listener questions about confidence and how to tell if someone wants a relationship or just a hookup.

Sep 14, 2023 • 54min
"Create Dating Rules That Work For You"
Anonymous from the episode "It's Not Always Your Fault, Even If They Say It Is" is back on the podcast to talk about her experiences dating for the first time as a 30-year-old divorced single mom of three kids. We hear what she thought dating would be like vs. how it turned out, lessons the hard way, and what she wish she knew when getting out there for the first time. She opens up about the highs and lows of dating as a single parent, misconceptions about single moms, and what boundaries she sets surrounding her kids when it comes to her dating life.Enter your chef era with me! Go to hellofresh.com/50sop and use code 50sop for 50% off PLUS free shipping. Smell better naked and gain confidence with Lume’s whole-body deodorant! GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code SOP at LumeDeodorant.com.Upgrade your wardrobe and find your forever date night pieces at jennikayne.com/sop and get 15% off with code SOP at checkout Take your glow to go with clean, vegan skincare and body care from OSEA and get 10% off your first order sitewide with code SEEINGOTHERPEOPLE at OSEAMalibu.comGet free shipping on orders over $75 on my favorite pieces from the Skims Fits Everybody collection at skims.com. After you place your order, let them know I sent you! Select “podcast” in the survey and then click seeing other people in the dropdown menu that follows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2023 • 57min
How To Actually Move On with Tonya Carter
I'm joined by Tonya Carter, Marriage/Relationship Exit Strategist, host of Purposely Thriving, and author of Divorce Your Story, to talk about how to effectively heal from a breakup. We discuss why your ex is a non-factor in your healing, the importance of acknowledging that the "what ifs" did not happen, and how to make peace with the closure you received. We answer listener questions about whether or not someone's reason for wanting to end things is genuine or an excuse, getting over a situationship when they're in your friend group, and more.Enter your chef era with me! Go to hellofresh.com/50sop and use code 50sop for 50% off PLUS free shipping. Smell better naked and gain confidence with Lume’s whole-body deodorant! GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code SOP at LumeDeodorant.com.Upgrade your wardrobe and find your forever date night pieces at jennikayne.com/sop and get 15% off with code SOP at checkout Take your glow to go with clean, vegan skincare and body care from OSEA and get 10% off your first order sitewide with code SEEINGOTHERPEOPLE at OSEAMalibu.comGet free shipping on orders over $75 on my favorite pieces from the Skims Fits Everybody collection at skims.com. After you place your order, let them know I sent you! Select “podcast” in the survey and then click seeing other people in the dropdown menu that follows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 7, 2023 • 41min
If You're an Anxious Dater, Listen to This Episode – Solo Q&A
On this solo episode, I'm answering your questions about when to give someone another chance, how to save your friendship with your best friend of your desired sex who you hooked up with, what to do when someone keeps talking but never wants to meet up, how to navigate never having been in a relationship before, and more.Enter your chef era with me! Go to hellofresh.com/50sop and use code 50sop for 50% off PLUS free shipping. Smell better naked and gain confidence with Lume’s whole-body deodorant! GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code SOP at LumeDeodorant.com.Upgrade your wardrobe and find your forever date night pieces at jennikayne.com/sop and get 15% off with code SOP at checkout Take your glow to go with clean, vegan skincare and body care from OSEA and get 10% off your first order sitewide with code SEEINGOTHERPEOPLE at OSEAMalibu.comGet free shipping on orders over $75 on my favorite pieces from the Skims Fits Everybody collection at skims.com. After you place your order, let them know I sent you! Select “podcast” in the survey and then click seeing other people in the dropdown menu that follows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices