

Mostly Dating
Carleigh
Mostly Dating is a podcast with approachable advice for every stage of dating and relationships. Host Carleigh Ferrante dives into the world of modern dating and relationships with approachable, relatable advice. Tune in weekly for practical tips, listener questions, and conversations that help you build healthier, happier, and more lasting connections—and find us on Instagram @mostlydating.
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Jun 5, 2023 • 43min
167. Is It Time To Reassess Your Relationship?
Welcome back! It’s just us this week and we’re diving deep into listener questions.
what we talk about:
✨ how to communicate with a partner who gets defensive
✨ building trust in a relationship
✨ going through a partner’s phone
✨ timelines for getting engaged
✨ how to show someone you love them before saying I love you
✨ how to get your partner to use your love language
✨ relationship check ins & how often to reassess your relationship
✨ what to do when something feels off in your relationship
✨ the one thing that changed the way carleigh dates and helped her get into a healthy relationship
& more!
+ we close with a new "love bomby or cute" segment.
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!

May 22, 2023 • 1h 11min
166. MARIN HAUGO on 28 Dates In 28 Days
Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Marin Haugo of @lifeofmarinnyc & she’s giving us all the details on her 28 dates in 28 days.
what we talk about:
Why Marin decided to do 28 dates in 28 days
How she found dates
Her advice for finding success on apps & what she thinks she was doing wrong in her dating life previously
Why her previous long term relationship didn’t work out
The differences between dating in nyc and in other cities
The most common reasons things didn't work out with the men she dated during the experiment
Her experience being love-bombed by one of the people she was dating
Why she wasn’t having sex with any of the dates
& more!
In todays intro we discuss why communication is so important early on in dating, our thoughts on Marin’s 28 dates experiment, and dating multiple people at once. We wrap up by going through a few listener submissions for our new “love bomby or cute?” segment.
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!

May 15, 2023 • 42min
165. Is This Love Bombing?
Welcome back! It's just us today and we're diving deep into listener questions.
what we talk about:
when to delete the apps in a new relationship
how to bring up defining the relationship
should you tell someone if their boyfriend cheated on them with you?
advice for getting over a bad breakup
& more!
+ we close with a new "love bomby or cute" segment.
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!

May 8, 2023 • 1h 2min
164. MARIA AVGITIDIS on What To Talk About On A First Date + How Long To Wait To Sleep With Someone New
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Maria Avgitidis, matchmaker and founder of Agape Match.
what we talk about:
the matchmaking process at Agape
how long you should stay on a first date
what to talk about on a first date
Maria's 12 date rule
how to weed out people who are only looking for a hookup (if you want a relationship)
& 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!

May 1, 2023 • 43min
163. Why You Shouldn't Go On Elaborate First Dates
Welcome back! It's just us today and we're answering a round of listener questions...
what we talk about:
when the "spark" fades after the first few dates
the ebbs & flows of sex in a relationship
moving past the honeymoon phase
what to do when you feel like there's no romance in your relationship
how moving in together can impact the relationship
the problem with friends with benefits
what to do when you develop feelings for a friend with benefits
dealing with grief in a relationship
why you shouldn't put in so much effort on early dates
what to do when they're a bad texter
& 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!

Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 18min
162. CONNOR BEATON on Early Signs A Man Is Emotionally Available & How To Get Your Partner To Open Up
Welcome back! Today we're joined by coach, speaker, author, and founder of Man Talks, Connor Beaton for a peek inside the male mind.
what we talk about:
Conor's dating history and the obstacles that led him to make a change
Why he created Man Talks
The most common issues men come to him for
Early dating green flags
Signs a man is emotionally available
How to get a man to open up
The importance of male friendships
Why men care about a woman's sexual history
& more!
You can find Conor on Instagram @mantalks, order his book, or head to his website to learn more about working with him.
In today's intro, we answer listener questions about:
Dating multiple people at once
Things you should know by month 3
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!

Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 9min
161. ANNA KAI on Why You Need To Be On Dating Apps If You're Single
Welcome back! Today we're joined by digital creator, Anna Kai (aka @maybeboth) chatting all about dating in NYC, what we wish we knew in our 20s, and how to actually meet people on the apps.
what we talk about:
Anna's path to becoming a digital creator
How she found her niche
Dating in NYC
How Anna met her husband
Waiting to have sex until you're in a relationship
Why everyone who's single should be on dating apps (+ how to use them successfully)
How to talk about moving in together
Things to talk about before getting married
Forcing a relationship that isn't right
& more!
You can find Anna on Instagram @maybeboth or TikTok @maybebothstyles
In today's intro we answer listener questions about when you "should" meet the family and why some straight men say they had a good time on a date and then change their mind about wanting a relationship.
What we're loving:
Fresh floral recovery calming mask
Seed probiotic
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!

Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 5min
160. JEREMY JACOBOWITZ on A Male's Perspective On NYC Dating
Welcome back! Today we're joined by digital creator, food influencer, director, and host, Jeremy Jacobowitz, , otherwise known as “brunchboys,” and the face behind some of our favorite food content on Instagram.
What we talk about:
how Jeremy started his career as a content creator
how his career has evolved
what it was like being in a room with 10 of his former app dates
how the article in The Cut about his online dating history came to be
mistakes he thinks straight women make on dating apps
things that make him swipe no (and yes)
his ideal first date and how he plans dates
ghosting and anti-ghost texts
who should pay for dates, how long you should stay on a date, sex on a first date, and other dating rules
advice for meeting someone’s family
& more
Find Jeremy and all his food recs on Instagram @jeremyjacobowitz, or head to his YouTube or TikTok.
In today's intro we discuss:
Carleigh's obsession with her Jolie shower filter and how it's changed her skin and hair
What Mia's been watching
Listener questions: compromising with your fiancé on a wedding date, compromising with your partner when you have different love languages
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!

Apr 3, 2023 • 1h 8min
159. KELLEY KNIGHT on How To Manifest Your Dream Partner
Welcome back! Today we are joined by return guest, Kelley Knight, founder of Modern Mystic Shop & co-writer of Spells for the Modern Mystic.
what we talk about:
what people do wrong about manifesting
tips and tricks for calling in a partner
the crazy alignment of how Kelley met her boyfriend
how to tune into your intuition
how Kelley specifically gets her intuitive hits
Kelley's process for creating spells & rituals
real examples of things she has manifested into her life
why you shouldn't be afraid to admit what you want in a relationship (or that you want one at all)
Find Kelley on Instagram @kelley_knight and @modernmystic_shop + purchase her book here.
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!

Mar 27, 2023 • 43min
158. KEVIN NAHAI on Why You're Dating All The Wrong People (+ How To Find The Right One)
Welcome back! Today we're joined by speaker, therapist, and coach, Kevin Nahai.
what we talk about:
how to learn what you want in a partner
the biggest cause of dating burnout
dating with intention
when to have sex with someone new
how to tell someone what you're looking for in a relationship
what Kevin thinks women get wrong about straight men
& more!
Find Kevin on Instagram @kevinnahai or head to his website to schedule 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!