Mostly Dating

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Aly Giampolo and Colette Dong, female-founder duo of the ness—a celeb-approved trampoline-based fitness class. Aly and Colette have cultivated a deeper & more meaningful fitness method and a space and that celebrates community, self-love, mental engagement, and movement (both physical and spiritual). What we talk about: ✨each of their relationships with fitness growing up and in their early 20s ✨how they decided to start the ness, what makes it different, and how it’s grown and evolved ✨the physical and mental benefits of a trampoline workout ✨advice for starting a business with a friend ✨why it’s ok for friendships and relationships to evolve or end, and how to handle it if that does happen ✨balancing work and relationships, and the obstacles of dating as an entrepreneur ✨what advice they’d give to their younger selves You can find more about the ness on Instagram @thenessnyc and use code MOSTLYBALANCED for 20% off your first month of the ness digital platform. In today’s intro, we answer three questions from our favorite actually curious deck, + share what we’ve been living (or missing) lately: Mia: false lashes Carleigh: Seed, Sakara metabolism powder (XOBALANCED for discount), & Athletic Greens 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 Morgan Raphael, creator and founder of Bun Undone and The Self Care Society. You may know Morgan from her recent appearance on Amazon Prime's Cosmic Love, OR from our previous episode with her (E85 on Self Love, Manifestation, and How to Heal from a Breakup). Today, we're catching up on all things Cosmic Love, and chatting about what's been new in Morgan's dating life. what we talk about: Morgan's casting process for Cosmic Love Astrological compatability What you didn't see on TV What it was live behind the scenes (with no phones, internet, etc. for two months) What Morgan's most recent breakup taught her about what she's looking for How to handle rejection Why we should sometimes let the other person initiate in dating Toxic and controlling relationships Relationships that hold you back & more You can find Morgan on Instagram @morganraphael or on her website bunundone.com. + stream Cosmic Love on APV. Today's intro is short & sweet because Carleigh is traveling, but we chat about what we did this weekend & our favorite parts of the episode. 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 Kim Murstein and her grandma, Gail, of the Excuse My Grandma podcast.  what we talk about:  what dating was like when Grandma Gail was in her 20s  Kim & Grandma Gail's thoughts on dating apps  how their relationship with each other has evolved since starting the podcast  what they both think we are getting wrong about modern dating  + what we're doing right  sex on the first date  dinner on the first date  living together before marriage couple's therapy before marriage  the three things couples argue about the most  & more!  You can find Kim & Grandma Gail on Instagram @excusemygrandma & TikTok @excusemygrandma.  what we're loving:  Chubby Snacks  + we answer a listener's question about how to approach a crush on a coworker  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 certified fitness instructor and lifestyle creator, Calyn Brooke.  what we talk about:  Calyn’s fitness/wellness journey  The stigma behind talking about weight loss  How to start your own fitness/wellness routine  Instagram vs. reality  How Calyn became a successful full time fitness instructor  Her decision to get married in college  How her relationship has evolved as they’ve both grown and changed  How to tell your partner what you want from them in the relationship (ie. birthday gifts/celebrations, soup when you're sick, etc.) Advice for anyone moving to New York City  Her recent experience with IVF and freezing her embryos  & more!  You can find Calyn on Instagram @calynbrooke.  what we're loving this week:  Carleigh: belliwelli snack bars + the mindbodygreen podcast episodes with Troy Aikman & Ryan Holiday  Mia catches us up on her week in LA  + we answer a listener's question about fish pictures on dating apps  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 chatting all about dating dos and don'ts from a male perspective with comedian and host of the J Train & Betches U Up? podcasts, Jared Freid(!!).  what we talk about: automatic turn-offs on dating apps defining the relationship Jared's thoughts on ghosting "if he wanted to he would" & "if you're confused they're not interested" how to start a conversation on a dating app what actually gets straight guys to go on a first date dating app prompt fails & more! You can find Jared on Instagram @jaredfreid, listen to his TED talk "Who Should Pay On The First Date?" here, and find his Tonight Show debut here. what we're loving this week: Suckerz low sugar candy Every Summer After by Carly Fortune Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid 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 spiritual consultant, reiki healer, content creator, and entrepreneur, Alyssa Brieloff. Alyssa shares her experience being introduced to (and certified in!) reiki when she was eight years old and how her spiritual practice has evolved since then. She opens up about her relationship with her husband, who she has been with since she was 15 years old, and how she stays grounded, aligned, and (mostly) balanced in life, her career, and her relationships.  What we talk about: how Alyssa got her first job in social media & how she finds brand partnerships that align with her values how she met her husband & how they started dating her Grandmother taking her to get reiki certified at eight years old she explains what reiki is and how she uses it on herself and with clients her favorite practices for staying grounded how she protects her own energy when working with/being around people all day why it's important to grow and change with a longterm partner how she and her husband keep "the spark" alive the importance of physical intimacy in a relationship Lacy Phillips' To Be Magnetic pathway membership and how she's used it to manifest things into her own life specific vs. non-specific manifestation & More! She also tells us more about her September offering of her Soul Girl Summer series, a 4-week guided course to align your energy, elevate your spiritual practice, and find your own inner-guide. You can learn more on her Instagram, @alyssabrieloff, or her website and use code BALANCED for a discount when you sign up. What we're loving this week: Carleigh: Sakara Meal Delivery & Metabolism Super Powder - XOBALANCED for 20% off Mia: Karen Medina Pilates on the ORRO app 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’s *solo* episode is all about imposter syndrome. What we talk about: What is imposter syndrome? Signs of imposter syndrome at work Our own personal experiences with imposter syndrome at work How imposter syndrome can show up in dating and relationships How to deal with imposter syndrome  How to be more confident & more! Here is the NYT article we referenced. Here is the episode we referenced with Logan Ury. (& find her in the NYT here) What we're loving this week: LMNT Electrolyte Drink 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! Resources from our Instagram: How to Reframe Your Negative Thoughts How to Shift Your Inner Dialogue How to Manifest the Life You Want Self Care Practices That Are Completely Free Things to Stop Saying at Work How to Boost Your Confidence How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Dating & Relationships Is Imposter Syndrome Showing Up In Your Relationships? Questions to Ask in Every Job Interview + Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by strength & conditioning coach (and returning guest), Gabrielle Bolin. When Gab last joined us in 2021 for Episode 49, her life was in a much different place. Today, she opens up about everything that has changed for her in the past year and a half. what we talk about: why she decided to pursue a different type of fitness career what she loves about strength & conditioning vs. group fitness the elements of group fitness that she was no longer connecting with  how large life changes tend to happen in waves how leaning into the change helped her find the path she truly wanted to be on realizing she was not happy in life or in her marriage what led her to finally admit to her husband that she wasn't happy (& everything that happened after that) staying in a relationship simply because you're afraid of what might come next ending a marriage when there is no one big issue learning to love being alone & more! You can find Gab on Instagram at @gab.bolin and head to @thefortnyc to learn more about working out with her. what we're loving this week: Carleigh: watching former guest Morgan Raphael on Amazon Prime's Cosmic Love (listen to our episode with Morgan here) Mia: Fortuna Skin products 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! + Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Ilana Dunn, content creator and host of the Seeing Other People podcast. Ilana is one of our very few returning guests and it was wild to hear how much has changed in her dating life over the past year! what we talk about: how Ilana met her boyfriend Jake what her dating life was like before then the toxic relationship that caused her dating anxiety how dating someone secure helped her be less anxious our thoughts on dating rules defining the relationship & relationship milestones keeping a relationship a secret how being in a toxic relationship can impact your friendships moving in with your partner & more! You can find Ilana on Instagram @ilana.dunn or @seeingotherpeople and listen to Seeing Other People wherever you listen to podcasts.  what we're loving this week: Carleigh: WTHN at-home body cupping kit Mia: DEUX vegan cookie dough 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 spiritual medium and teacher, Erika Gabriel, to chat about mediumship, intuition, and spirituality. Erika has been a professional spiritual medium for over a decade and had performed readings for thousands of people across the world and also leads a course, “Unlock Your Intuition and Meet Your Spirit Guide." She has been featured in publications like the New York Times, Goop, Forbes, InStyle and many more. what we talk about: Erika's first experience connecting with the other side Her path to becoming a professional medium How to connect with your own spirit guides How to tune out the outside noise and listen to your inner voice Real stories from Erika's professional readings with clients The difference between spirits, angels, and hauntings Misconceptions about spirituality & what it means to be "spiritual" & more! You can find Erika on Instagram @spiritualmediumerika or head to her website erikagabriel.com to learn more about her, book a reading, listen to her podcast, or find details on her course. what we're loving this week: Carleigh: Bondi Boost Blowout Brush & Hair Growth Products - all currently 25% off! Mia: Casper Pillow 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!