Love Uncensored: The Modern Guide to Dating & Relationships

We all know that after a breakup there’s an expectation that we will just move on. Or at the very least move on eventually. That we will just somehow magically switch off any feelings we once had for that person and get on with our lives like the relationship never happened. But, what if you can’t? What if the impulse to think about an ex becomes all-consuming? And what if that impulse goes on for months, even years. What if it never goes away? This Single at Thirty solo episode explores some of the reasons behind why so many of us keep thinking about, and even obsessing over, our ex's including the tools we can use to finally stop being haunted by the memory of our past relationships. Books mentioned: Love and Limerance by Dorothy TennovAttached by Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. HellerExaholics: Breaking Your Addiction to an Ex Love by Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby  Find me: Instagram: @Single_at_Thirty W: singleatthirty.com If you have an episode idea, DM me on Instagram @single_at_thirty or join the Single at Thirty closed Facebook group to become part of the community where together with other like-minded Modern Women we publicly air the uncomfortable and the unspoken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talia Goldstein worked as a TV producer at E! True Hollywood story where she quickly became the office dating expert, setting up many of her co-workers. Recognising her hidden talent for matchmaking, she quit her full-time job and began hosting singles events as well as offering personalised matchmaking services.  Three Day Rule was officially created in 2010, allowing Talia to turn her lifelong hobby of matchmaking into a thriving business that is now located in 12 cities across America. Talia has appeared on Good Morning America and has been featured in Fortune, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and more.  Leveraging her extensive network of successful, dynamic singles, Talia has found matches for hundreds of clients, including top executives, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and everyday young professionals. She has made it her mission in life to help clients on their quest to find true love. To all my Modern Women: If you’re over online dating and swiping right, or even playing the field, and if you’re not sure where you’re going wrong when it comes to love, or where to meet quality people, but are ready to take your dating life to the next level, then this is the episode for you! Together we discuss: How dating apps and an unforeseen pandemic have changed the dating game How to identify the difference between a “rapid burn” to a “slow burn” from a “no burn”  How to reduce dating mistakes and burnout What the key to a lasting relationship is  What men are looking for in a match compared to women   What it's like to be a female founder and fundraise while pregnant    How to balance babies with business  GUEST LINKS:W: https://www.threedayrule.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/threedayrule/IG: https://www.instagram.com/taliagolds/ FIND ME:IG: @Single_at_ThirtyW: singleatthirty.com If you have an episode idea, DM me on Instagram @single_at_thirty or join the Single at Thirty closed Facebook group to become part of the community where together with other like-minded Modern Women we publicly air the uncomfortable and the unspoken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does everyone want to talk about success but no one wants to talk about failure? This episode airs the truth about why Modern Women fear failure more now than ever and explains how we can instead learn to use failure to our advantage in order to achieve anything we want in life. Books mentioned: Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success by John C. Maxwell  It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be by Paul Arden Find me: Instagram: @Single_at_Thirty W: singleatthirty.com If you have an episode idea, DM me on Instagram @single_at_thirty or join the Single at Thirty closed Facebook group to become part of the community where together with other like-minded Modern Women we publicly air the uncomfortable and the unspoken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell is a psychology professor turned self-help author who spent 27 years on the dating scene.She had her first boyfriend at 15, called off her first engagement at 34 and didn’t get married until she was 42. Karin first became interested in writing about dating and relationships when reflecting on her own engagement. Although she loved her fiancé, she wasn’t “in love”. Despite being perfect on paper, she realised marrying him would be settling so she called off the wedding just two months prior to when it was meant to take place. She wrote 'Single is the New Black: Don’t wear White ‘Til It’s Right' to empower singles, encouraging them to remain strong amidst “Single Shaming”, stay true to themselves and never settle for anything less than an extraordinary relationship.        To all my Modern Women: If ever you have questioned whether you’re in the right relationship, or stayed in the wrong relationship out of fear of ending up on your own or that you’re running out of time to start a family, then this is the episode for you!Together we discuss: What it takes to survive and thrive in the dating trenches Why being single is a strength not a flaw How to identify the difference between the right and wrong relationship  Why having high standards results in high quality marriages The benefits of being a bride and parent later in life Why the fear of being alone will cause you to make soul crushing decisions Egg freezing and navigating being a step-parent  Why you should not wear white until it's right GUEST LINKS: W: https://loveandlifemedia.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.karin/BOOK: https://loveandlifemedia.com/bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever seen a friend, or loved one, in a relationship that was clearly toxic and wondered why they didn’t just leave?Or have you ever been in a toxic relationship that you can’t, or maybe even don’t want to, break free from?In Episode One of the launch of Season Three we explore some of the reasons why we find ourselves in these relationships and how we can identify the difference between an unhealthy attachment and authentic love. Books mentioned:How to Do the Work:  Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self by Nicole LePera Find me: Instagram: @Single_at_ThirtyW: singleatthirty.com If you have an episode idea, DM me on Instagram @single_at_thirty or join the Single at Thirty closed Facebook group to become part of the community where together with other like-minded Modern Women we publicly air the uncomfortable and the unspoken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To all my Modern Women, you asked and I delivered... This week's season finale episode is an interview with April Hélène-Horton who is a body love activist known as ‘The Bodzilla’. Not only is she the queen of lilac but she is also a writer and vocal advocate for racial, gender and size equality. April refuses to allow anyone else to tell her what she should do, eat, or think about herself and she generously teaches other people how. In today’s chat, April shares her message of body positivity and self-love. If ever you have struggled with the way you look, or with unhealthy eating habits, or been a victim of body shaming, or dated someone who has made you feel like you’re not good enough or question your self-worth.. And if you’re ready to say fuck you to diet culture, fatphobia, and self-hate..   And ready to learn to accept yourself, just as you are then this is the episode for you! Together in this episode, we discuss: - How to overcome the pressure to conform or compare to mainstream beauty and body ideals - How to overcome negative self-talk and accept, appreciate and love our bodies - How to bring all bodies into the mainstream for celebration  GUEST LINKS:Instagram: @TheBodzillaWebsite: thebodzilla.comIf you have an episode idea, DM me on Instagram @single_at_thirty or join the Single at Thirty closed Facebook group to become part of the community where together with other like-minded Modern Women we publicly air the uncomfortable and the unspoken. See you in a couple of weeks for the launch of season three!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too many fucks, not enough time. This episode discusses how not to give a fuck about societal pressures and expectations as a Modern Woman.   Books mentioned:The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark MansonNormal Gets You Nowhere by Kelly Cutrone  Find me: Instagram: @Single_at_ThirtyW: singleatthirty.com If you have an episode idea, DM me on Instagram @single_at_thirty or join the Single at Thirty closed Facebook group to become part of the community where together with other like-minded Modern Women we publicly air the uncomfortable and the unspoken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is an interview with Laura Behnke, a TV sports reporter turned founder of the Life Actually Company. Laura has never followed a traditional path. Although she enjoyed over 16 years of success as an award-winning television journalist, she still couldn’t help but feel like she was somehow “behind”. The traditional timeline for women told her that she should have been married with children by now, and she felt miles away from where she thought she’d be making her question whether there was something wrong with her. It wasn’t until Laura began to celebrate who she was, honour her accomplishments and welcome a future all her own that she was able to step into the life she always dreamed of. She had her first boyfriend at 35, married at 38, started her own company at 39 and is now welcoming her first child at age 41. Together we discuss how to stop wishing and start living, in addition to how we can each own our individual timelines rather than chasing arbitrary milestones. Laura also provides insight into some of the pressures she experienced while working in a male dominated industry, as well as her IVF journey, and shares her wisdom on how to ignore the negative narratives surrounding being single and the expectation for women to couple up by a certain age or subscribe to cringe-worthy dating rules.If you have an episode idea, DM me on Instagram @single_at_thirty or join the Single at Thirty closed Facebook group to become part of the community where together with other like-minded Modern Women we publicly air the uncomfortable and the unspoken.GUEST LINKS:Instagram: @laurabbehnkeWebsite: laurabehnke.comFree Download: Dating, Actually: The Anti-Dating-Guide Dating GuideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever struggled with imposter syndrome, or perfectionism or found yourself apologising when you receive a compliment or even deflecting or attributing your success to someone else? You’re not alone. This episode explores the “success gap” between the sexes and what we as Modern Women can do to close the gap and own our success in life.   Book mentioned: Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberghttps://www.amazon.com.au/Lean-Women-Work-Will-Lead/dp/0385349947 Find me: Instagram: @Single_at_ThirtyW: singleatthirty.com If you have an episode idea, DM me on Instagram @single_at_thirty or join the Single at Thirty closed Facebook group to become part of the community where together with other like-minded Modern Women we publicly air the uncomfortable and the unspoken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boss babes, women in business, female founders and entrepreneurs this episode is for you! This episode is an interview with Modern Entrepreneur Lauren Warwick, the Co-Founder of former beauty app Glamazon which was acquired by Urban Company in 2020. Together we discuss the realities surrounding start-up life as a female founder in a male dominated industry including the many personal sacrifices involved, in addition to how everyone’s version of success is different which is why it’s so important to "chase your bliss" and live life your way regardless of how challenging it might be. GUEST LINKS:IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren__warwick/     https://www.instagram.com/urbancompany_au/W: https://www.urbancompany.com/sydneyIf you have an episode idea, DM me on Instagram @single_at_thirty or join the Single at Thirty closed Facebook group to become part of the community where together with other like-minded Modern Women we publicly air the uncomfortable and the unspoken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.