Mostly Dating

Welcome back! Today we're chatting with return guest, Lindsey Metselaar, host of dating podcast We Met At Acme. what we talk about: Lindsey's dating rules How to maintain your own life in early dating stage Boyfriend and husband privileges How sex changes when you move in Talking to a new partner about sex Jealousy in relationships Can men and women have a platonic friendship? & more Find Lindsey on Instagram @wemetatacme and @lindzmetz or listen to her podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! It's just us today and we're answering a bunch of listener questions. what we talk about: high school/college love and how relationships change as an adult why situationships are only good for one person how to stop romanticizing past relationships our thoughts on "right person wrong time" discussing money in relationships what to do when your partner isn't a planner & more As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we're joined by sex and empowerment therapist and women's health expert, Carli Blau, PhD. what we talk about: our history of dating the "bad boy" & men who are emotionally unavailable why women don't find "nice guys" attractive how to get over a toxic relationship how to be more confident in your body conversations to have with a new partner about sex how to tell your partner about past sexual trauma how much you should tell your partner about your past learning what turns you on, masturbating, self pleasure why sex on the first date is ok Carli's own relationship with her husband and their dating history & more! Find Carli on Instagram @sexdoccarli or head to her website to make an appointment. + in today's intro we discuss: The wellness product Carleigh has been loving (MOSTLYBALANCED for 15% off!) Mia's latest experience with Sakara (XOBALANCED for 20% off!) TV shows & movies we've been watching As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Amy Nobile, dating coach and highly requested guest! Get your notes app out because there are a lot of great tips in this one. what we talk about: how to make a swipe-worthy dating profile how to swipe more mindfully on apps why you aren't excited by the people you're seeing on the apps how to find someone who does excite you how to flirt and build chemistry on early dates whether you should kiss someone on a first date how long to wait to have sex defining the relationship is it ever too soon too compliment? & more! Find Amy on Instagram @love.amy.nyc or head to her website to book a free consultation! As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! Episode segments Edit audio

Welcome back! Today we’re chatting all things friendship with Aly French and Erica Stein, hosts of the Courageous Wellness Podcast. What we talk about: Resolving conflict in friendships Friendship breakups The instinct to dim yourself to make others feel better Making friends as an adult Friendships that ebb & flow Tips for being true to yourself in every friendship & relationship & more Find Aly & Erica on Instagram @courageouswellness and listen to their podcast everywhere podcasts are available. + in today’s intro we discuss: Our valentine’s day plans The best dates we’ve ever been on How we prioritize different relationships Being on different sleep schedules from your partner Carleigh’s facial at Ildi Pekar Our thoughts on SLT As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we’re joined by fitness instructor and founder of B The Method, Lia Bartha.  What we talk about:  How she was first introduced to Pilates Her relationship with fitness growing up and how it evolved How she developed her method The mind/body connection Why mindfulness matters in exercise The community aspect of fitness Couples therapy Communication in a long term relationship and in friendships  & more!  You can find Lia on Instagram @liabartha or head to her website to learn more about her method and try it for yourself!  As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! It's just us today and we're diving into listener questions, polls, and common relationship struggles. what we talk about: must-haves in a relationship our thoughts on being "exclusive" the guest's advice we always come back to when your partner doesn't like the same TV/movies as you meeting the friends things we think should happen before being in a relationship fear of moving in together how to tell your partner you're feeling relationship anxiety couples therapy & more! We also share things we've been loving/trying: Sunday Riley UFO oil OSEA body oil Ildi Pekar sleep mask + Dusk & Dawn serums Episodes we reference: Case Kenny on Closure, Being Friends With An Ex, & How To Shoot Your Shot Jared Freid on Why Guys Go On The First Date & What We All Get Wrong About Dating As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we are (re)joined by Sarah Levy, writer and author of Drinking Games, a social critique and memoir about her experience getting sober in her late 20s. what we talk about: Sarah's first experience with alcohol Early signs she had a drinking problem Why it was so difficult to admit The fears she had about being sober How her friendships were impacted by alcohol + what happened to them when she stopped drinking Advice for making friends as an adult (+why it can sometimes be a slow burn) Drinking culture in the U.S. and in NYC specifically Dating while sober Manifesting the life you want Drinking (or not drinking) at your wedding Obsession with wellness culture & more! Find Sarah on Instagram @sarahllevy and purchase her book in stores or online. In today's intro, we talk a bit about our own experiences with alcohol and our thoughts on Sarah's book. We also answer a listener question about losing attraction in a relationship and discuss whether a "sparky" person is a red flag and if butterflies always mean anxiety. As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Dr. Suzanne Fenske, MD, founder of Tãrã MD, an NYC based innovative and holistic gynecology practice. You can find Suzanne on Instagram @taramd4women. what we talk about: how often you should really be going to the gynecologist questions to ask your doctor signs of hormonal imbalance natural and medical ways to balance your hormones when to start thinking about egg freezing how to talk to your doctor about sex how to talk to your partner about sex reasons your orgasm could change over time & more! In today's intro we talk about Mia's progress on her 2023 goals, Carleigh's date-a-week & apartment search update, and what we've been loving. Mia: Oura Ring, ORRO app, & Golden Coil Planner Carleigh: Theraface Pro As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we're joined by creator Kate Steinberg, who you may know from her nostalgic Y2K-themed Instagram & TikTok content OR her time on HBO Max's 12 Dates Of Christmas.  what we talk about: How Kate got started in content creation Kate's experience on 12 Dates of Christmas  What her dating life was like before the show The power of manifestation and mindset in dating "When it's right you'll know" Meeting your SO's family (+ them meeting yours) How to show up as your true self when dating Qualities we think every relationship should have Moving in with your SO & a lot more! You can find Kate on Instagram & TikTok @itskatesteinberg. + In today's intro, we talk about Mia's 2023 mindset, recipes Carleigh has been loving, and answer listener questions about knowing a relationship is right and whether or not to tell your friend you have feelings for them. As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!