Mostly Dating

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Jessica Goodman, New York Times bestselling author of THEY WISH THEY WERE US, THEY'LL NEVER CATCH US, and THE COUNSELORS, and former op-ed editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. what we talk about: what led Jessica to pursue a career in writing how Jessica's first novel came to be why she loves writing for the YA genre the current TV adaptation of her first book, They Wish They Were Us for HBO Max, starting Sydney Sweeney & Halsey how to make real friends as an adult how friendships are impacted by different life stages the type of friendships you make at camp work/life balance burnout during COVID why career choices aren't set in stone dating as a young adult choosing your SO over your friends  & more! You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessicagoodman or on her website www.goodmanjessica.com, and head here to order her books.  what we tried this week: Daily Dose Meal Delivery Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Actually Curious - Code BALANCED 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 Shan Boodram, certified sexologist, sex education counselor, and and sex & relationship expert at Bumble. Shan is a 2x bestselling author and has appeared on Good Morning America, The View, Netflix, Dr. Oz, and more. what we talk about: being in a relationship with someone who has a different sex drives how our sex drives ebb and flow making the choice to be single how to build a great dating app profile how parents react to sex (& how it impacts us) how to get comfortable talking about sex (& asking for what you want) Shan's relationship evolving from being f*ck buddies to being married with their second child on the way conversations to have before getting engaged the pressure women feel to get married the pressure being married puts on the male in heterosexual relationships how to date with dominance & take control of your love life and sex life whether you should state your intentions early on in dating dating while traveling & how to use Bumble's travel mode & more! You can find Shan on Instagram @shanboody or on her website shanboodram.com and purchase The Game of Desire here. Head to Bumble's website to check out the Buzz with all their dating, friendship, wellness, and career resources.  what we tried this week: Hampton Grocer Granola + we answer questions from our favorite card game, Actually Curious, and discuss how to make friends as an adult. Shop our Favs: Sakara Life - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED Actually Curious - Code BALANCED  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 Jen Tenzer, accredited travel agent and founder of The Soloist, a concierge travel service dedicated to helping plan your next solo adventure.  what we talk about: Jen's decision to leave her career in finance How she first fell in love with traveling alone The best solo travel destinations in the US The best solo travel destinations abroad Benefits of traveling alone What solo travel can teach us about ourselves How Jen decided to turn her love of travel into a career The trip Jen met her boyfriend on Making friends while traveling How to talk to your friends and family about your solo trips Traveling alone while in a relationship & more! You can find Jen on Instagram @thesoloist.travel or head to her website, www.thesolist.travel to book a free consultation. what we're loving: Mia: family vacation on Amagansett, lobster salad at Duryea's, tennis, & Si Si Mediterranean restaurant. Carleigh: The New Primal buffalo chicken meat sticks 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 Hannah Orenstein, 4x novelist and Deputy Editor of Dating at Elite Daily. Hannah's work can be found in the Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Refinery29, BuzzFeed, Bustle, and more. Her most recent novel, Meant to Be Mine follows Edie Myers, whose grandmother has predicted the exact day each member of her family will meet their soul mate. The book begs the question of whether "fate" can make a relationship work, or if we have more of a choice in the matter.  what we talk about: How Hannah began her career in writing Her brief stint as a professional matchmaker and the inspiration it gave her for her first novel Using dating apps to meet matches for other people Hannah's opinion on soulmates What it was like writing her most recent novel during COVID  Where she draws inspiration from and how she researches different topics for her books Why men are sometimes intimidated by ambition and success ...& the response Hannah received to an article she wrote about it Hannah's experience dating during COVID and why she thinks all first dates should be phone call How to not put so much pressure on a first date & more! You can find Hannah on Instagram @hannahorens or on her website www.hanahorenstein.com. Purchase Meant to Be Mine on Amazon, or on the shelves at any local bookstore!  Hannah's articles we mentioned: My Ambition Turns Off More Men Than It Attracts Why All Winter Dates Should Be Phone Calls what we're loving: Carleigh: Better Bagels Mia: Actual Veggies Veggie Burgers 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 Michael Tennant, founder of Curiosity Labs and the Actually Curious card game you may have heard us play in our recent episode intros. Michael has such an incredible and inspiring story and this episode is PACKED with tools to help you improve your relationships with everyone in your life, including with yourself. what we talk about: Michael's career journey rising the ranks in the media industry A series of family tragedies that led him to rethink his career Founding a company with a romantic partner How he dealt with the ending of that relationship and the impact it had on the company The meaning of empathy Empathy vs. sympathy Why empathy is so important in relationships How Michael met his now wife when he was not looking for something serious and how their relationship evolved Michael's emotional rock bottom How empathy and the work that Michael does has impacted his relationship with his family Familial trauma & a lot more! You can find Michael on Instagram @michaeltennantnyc. To learn more about the Actually Curious mission and purchase the deck, head to their Instagram or Website. Use code BALANCED for a discount! what we're loving this week: Carleigh: Pique daily radiance elderberry liposomal vitamin c packets Mia: Couples therapy! 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 Zoe Stoller, digital creator focusing on mental health and LGBTQ+ awareness. Zoe is a writer, creator, and soon-to-be social worker who is passionate about raising awareness and creating a safe space for her community. what we talk about: How Zoe started to build her social media community What led her to decide to get her degree in social work Her own journey coming out as a lesbian Her experience questioning her gender identity The difference between gender and sexuality What it was like dating women after only ever being taught how to date men Her experience in an emotionally abusive relationship Myths and misconceptions about the LGBTQ+ community What attraction actually means & more You can (and should!) find Zoe on Instagram and TikTok @zoestoller or on her website www.zoestoller.com. what we're loving: Carleigh's picks: Chomps meat snacks & The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon Prime Video Mia's pick: Keep Sweet: Pray & Obey on Netflix 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 Dana Stiles and Shayna Cornelius, founders of DayLuna, a resource for all things Human Design and self discovery. This was truly *such* a fun conversation with so many Human Design-related advice that can be applied to all aspects of your life. what we talk about: Shayna and Dana's own personal journeys finding Human Design (during their Saturn return!) Their decision to pursue it full time Leaving their corporate jobs What authority means in human design and how you can use it to help make decisions How human design can be used to help find your life path Why human design is impactful in relationships How to get quiet and figure out who you are and what you want to do & so much more! You can find Shayna and Dana on Instagram at @d.a.y.l.u.n.a or on their website www.daylunalife.com. You can also listen to their podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. what we tried this week: Higher Dose PEMF Infrared Mat Sakara Meal Subscription - use code XOBALANCED for 20% off meal programs and clean boutique items episodes to learn more about Human Design: Episode 7 with Katie Calder Episode 22 with Aycee Brown Episode 87 with Aycee Brown 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 Kira Jones, founder of Cacti Wellness App. What we talk about: Kira's move to LA as a new college grad Her move from LA to NYC 4 years later Making friends as an adult (where to meet them, how to approach them) How Kira met her husband and went from friends to dating Why she decided to elope in Italy How Kira decided to start Cacti Wellness & more! You can find Kira on Instagram @cactiwellness or head to the Cacti website to start a free trial. What we tried this week: Mia: Minx on HBO Max Carleigh: Dalci gut-friendly brownies and blondies 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 Gigi Robinson, Gen Z thought leader and chronic illness advocate. Gigi is a digital content creator who uses her platform to spread positivity and awareness across a diverse community. Gigi has a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Design, and Photography, and is an MS candidate at USC. What we talk about: How growing up with social media impacted Gigi's childhood Mean girls, bullying, and what it's like to be a teenager in today's world How Gigi discovered her love for photography and content creation Gigi's chronic illness and how it has impacted her life How therapy helped Gigi learn to set boundaries from a young age Her recent feature in Sports Illustrated How Gigi has manifested big moments in her life & more! You can find Gigi on Instagram and TikTok @itsgigirobinson or on her website gigirobinson.com. What we tried this week: Mia: Melissa Wood Health fitness event Carleigh: Vaeske cold-pressed juice  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 Chloe Harraouche, cancer survivor and co-founder of The Lanby, a female-founded members only club that prioritizes a patient's needs from every touchpoint. What we talk about: Chloe's cancer diagnosis at 23 years old Her initial reaction to being diagnosed, and how she approached treatment The support system she had throughout treatment How Chloe identified the gaps in the healthcare system as a patient How she ultimately decided to start The Lanby Why healthcare is not one size fits all How Chloe's cancer diagnosis impacted her relationship with her then boyfriend (now husband) Chloe's decision to freeze her eggs and then her experience going through IVF years later Questions to ask in any doctor's appointment How to find the right team of doctors for you & more! You can find The Lanby on Instagram @the.lanby or head to their website to schedule a free consultation. What we tried this week: Mia: Joanna Vargas facial Carleigh: Jessica Goodman 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