Mostly Dating

Welcome back! Our last episode of the year is a SOLO episode. We’re chatting about everything we learned in 2021, answering a bunch of listener questions, sharing results from our Instagram polls, and making some predictions for what dating will be like in 2022.  What we talk about:  Dating a coworker How to know if someone is “the one” Moving on after a breakup Long distance relationships How to know if it’s just sex Suggesting dates early on Encouraging your partner to exercise Lifestyle changes during COVID Your words to describe 2021 What you learned this year & what you wish you did more of 2021 dating trends 2022 dating trend predictions Episodes we mentioned: E31 Minisode Signs Someone is or isn’t the one E37 Minisode Signs of a Toxic Relationship & How to Move on E40 Dr Gary Lewandowski E62 Anna Yusim E55 Matt West E85 Morgan Raphael E96 Tennesha Wood E95 Sonia Hare E90 Myisha Battle 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! This week we are joined by Tennesha Wood, dating coach and founder of The Broom List, matchmaking service dedicated to pairing educated, successful, marriage-minded, black singles. Tennesha has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, InStyle, Refinery29, People, Essence, the Today Show, and more. This episode is GOLD for anyone who is in the dating world or in a relationship. Tennesha offers the most helpful, tangible advice for how to approach dating as a single person, and how to better your relationship if you are in one. What we talk about: How to tell someone you aren't interested after a date (or a few dates) Why people ghost (and how to handle it) How she started her matchmaking business How to approach someone in person and how to show that you are interested How to move on after a toxic relationship Dating someone new after a toxic relationship You can find Tennesha on Instagram at @tenneshawood or head to her website to learn more about working with her. This week's recommendations: Carleigh's rec: BTR Bars  Mia's rec: Esther Perel card game Where Should We Begin 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 Sonia Hare, certified fitness trainer and holistic nutritionist and founder of the Sonia Series. We discovered Sonia’s workouts a few months ago and have seen firsthand how impactful her program is. Having grown up a dancer with parents who both worked in the fitness industry, Sonia has truly spent a lifetime learning about fitness and nutrition and the science behind the workouts she teaches. What we talk about with Sonia: The importance of weight training in your fitness routine Why our bodies need rest & what is happening during that downtime How weight training specifically helps you build LEAN muscle, and does NOT make you "bulky" The role nutrition plays in a healthy lifestyle Dating someone with different fitness levels/nutritional habits/etc. How often you "should" be working out Why fitness is not one size fits all How to choose the right size weights for your workouts How to start to develop a workout routine Why you sometimes feel sore after a workout and sometimes don't Sonia's other favorite ways to relieve stress & stay balanced You can find Sonia on Instagram at @soniaharefit or head to her website thesoniaseries.com to learn more about her program.  ***you can use the code MOSTLYBALANCED50 for 50% off your first month. This code is only valid through 1/25 and you don't want to miss it!!*** This week's recommendations: Carleigh's rec: This is How it Always is by Laurie Frankel Mia's rec: Dopesick on Hulu

Welcome back! This week we are joined by Maisy Bristol, astrology and tarot expert who focuses on using the natal chart and custom tarot spreads to improve your relationships and dating life.  What we talk about with Maisy:  what your Venus sign means for how you approach dating and relationships the difference between your sun, moon, and riding signs what it can mean when your sun and rising are the same what it can mean if you were born on a full or new moon different tarot spreads for love and relationships getting back together with an ex the different paths you can take in life important astrological dates to look out for in December/January Maisy ends the episode with a collective reading for everyone listening and gives insights for the remainder of the year. If you are interested in working one on one with Maisy, you can find her on Instagram at @tarotbymaisy. What we talk about in the intro: whether or not we believe in compatibility what we're both reading this week's FREE strength training class with Sonia Hare Thursday 12/9 at 6p EST Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED wine advent calendar 

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Danielle Schnapp of @eatwellwithdanielle. Danielle was one of the first people we connected with when we started Mostly Balanced and we are so excited to have been able to connect with her and to share her story. Danielle truly embodies everything we believe in when it comes to pursuing your passion and manifesting the life you want.  Prior to the pandemic, Danielle was working in beauty/marketing and had almost no baking experience, and now she spends most of her time baking and has turned it into a career. She makes THE most delicious looking healthier baked goods which she sells at a storefront in Astoria, NY. A few things we talk about:  Finding a new passion during COVID How to manifest your dream job Why it is important to have multiple streams of income How a career change can impact your relationship Why you shouldn’t try to be everything for everyone How to release expectations when pursuing your dreams You can find Danielle on Instagram at @eatwellwithdanielle, or head to her website eatwellwithdanielle.com to place a special order or purchase a gift card. This Week's Recommendations: Carleigh's Pick: The Skinny Confidental Him & Her Episode 404 with Ed Mylett Mia's Pick: Aire Ancient Baths NY 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 Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari, TMJ & Orofacial Pain Specialist based in NYC. We learn all about TMJ and jaw pain, what some of the causes are, why it is important to see a specialist, and how Dr. Nojan's approach is individualized for each of his patients. Dr. Nojan shares his thoughts on different treatments and remedies such as botox, mouth guards, facial massage, and acupuncture. We also talk about his personal experience striving for work-life balance with a demanding job and while he was in medical school and how he switched from thinking he would pursue a career in art to going into dentistry. This week's recos: Carleigh's Pick: Sex Lives of College Girls on HBO Max, Love Hard on Netflix, and Fresh Vine Wine Mia's Pick: Tend dentist and The Girl Before by JP Delaney + keep an eye out for our gift guides coming soon, and don't sleep on Sakara's holiday clean boutique items - they're perfect for treating yourself or your loved ones! 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 Kim Ross, founder of Ora acupuncture studio in NoHo, NYC. Kim shares her story of how she was first introduced to acupuncture and the impact it had on her well-being, and how she eventually decided to open up her own acupuncture studio.  We also talk about: the benefits of acupuncture how to get the most out of your first acupuncture session opening a business in NYC during COVID acupuncture for fertility & during pregnancy finding the right acupuncturist how she designed the space Ora’s acupuncture add-on’s: cupping, gua sha, e-stim  You can find Ora on Instagram at @oraspace, or head to their website oraspace.com to book your first appointment. They are located in NoHo, NYC, and their new Upper East Side location is opening on 12/2.  What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Welbell hair, skin, & nail supplements  Mia's Pick: Barefoot dreams blanket  + keep an eye out for our gift guides coming soon, and don't sleep on Sakara's holiday clean boutique items - they're perfect for treating yourself or your loved ones! 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 sex and dating coach Myisha Battle, having an open conversation about all things, you guessed it, sex and dating. Myisha has her degree in Health Education from San Francisco State University with a focus on sexual health, and her Master's in Psychology from The New School. She also received a certificate in Gender & Sexuality from the University of Amsterdam, and completed a sex coach training from Sex Coach University and is now a certified member of the World Association of Sex Coaching. A few things we talk about:  Submissive desires and feminism How to communicate your sexual preferences or fantasies to your partner  Sex education & the constraints around it in certain cultures How having kids, trying to conceive, adoption, etc. can impact yourself sex life Conversations to have with a new partner about sex & a lot more You can find Myisha on Instagram @myishabattle or head to her website myishabattle.com to learn about working with her. You can also listen to her sex positive podcast, Down For Whatever or her podcast about interracial dating, Dating White. What we're trying this week: Maid on Netflix A Good Neighborhood by Therese Ann Fowler 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 dermatology PA, Sydney Karp, talking about all things skincare and cosmetic and medical dermatology. What we talk about: Skincare myths Skincare products everyone should be using Botox & Filler FAQs How Sydney balances work and life Set-ups Advice for dating someone with a very different work schedule What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Sakara metabolism bar (code XOBALANCED for 20% off) Mia's Pick: Relaxus bamboo charcoal face brush 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 Sydney Webb, founder and CEO of vegan, superfood cookie dough company, Toto. As a junior in high school, Sydney was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease and it changed the path of her life. A few years later, she was diagnosed with colon cancer, and this diagnosis is what led her to discover the healing power of adaptogens. She shares the story of her diagnoses, how she dealt with them, and how they have impacted her life. She answers our questions about the process of starting her own company, and the advice she would give to her younger self. You can find Sydney on Instagram @sydneyoliviaaah and head to @totofoods to shop her delicious superfood cookie dough. Highly recommend the seasonal pumpkin spice! What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: @wemetatacme singles mixers in NYC Mia's Pick: What Happened, Brittany Murphy? 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