Kinda Dating
Natasha Chandel
Because who says they're in a relationship anymore? In each episode, comedian and dating expert, Natasha Chandel, along with cool guests break down the dating world and try to answer the proverbial question: why the fuck do we all have commitment issues?!
Get ready for honest and insightful discussions, hilarious personal stories, and a refreshing, PRACTICAL take on dating, love, and commitment that applies to everyone whether you’re single, married, or figuring it out.
Listen to the most diverse array of guests get super real -- ranging from New York Times best-selling authors like Mark Manson to global comedy sensations like Russell Peters. Our episodes feature expert therapists, seasoned dating coaches, actors, musicians, influencers, Showrunners, and even Natasha’s parents and exes spill the tea!
This is NOT your typical dating podcast. Kinda Dating is a lighthearted podcast that often gets deep. So let us help you “get it in.” Errr… find love!
Get ready for honest and insightful discussions, hilarious personal stories, and a refreshing, PRACTICAL take on dating, love, and commitment that applies to everyone whether you’re single, married, or figuring it out.
Listen to the most diverse array of guests get super real -- ranging from New York Times best-selling authors like Mark Manson to global comedy sensations like Russell Peters. Our episodes feature expert therapists, seasoned dating coaches, actors, musicians, influencers, Showrunners, and even Natasha’s parents and exes spill the tea!
This is NOT your typical dating podcast. Kinda Dating is a lighthearted podcast that often gets deep. So let us help you “get it in.” Errr… find love!
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Mar 4, 2025 • 48min
Leaving You With The ONLY Dating Advice You Need!
It’s not you, it’s me. Natasha here… and yeah, this is a break-up post. Don’t freak out, but it’s true. After 300+ episodes, Aisha Holden and I are stepping away from this podcast that we love sooooo much. It’s not a goodbye but a “see ya later.” In this defining episode, we share why, reveal our favorite moments from the last eight years, discuss what we’ve learned, cry a bit… or a lot… and leave you with the ONLY advice you need. Truly. You’ve made us better people, and we hope we’ve done the same. Join us for one last sex-capade in this touching, meaningful episode of Kinda Dating! P.s. Thanks for everything. xoDONATE TO LA FIRE RECOVERY HEREFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, FacebookSubscribe to our YouTube channel for video podcasts!Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, FacebookFollow Aisha Holden: Instagram, Facebook, TwitterFollow Adam Pineless: Instagram
Feb 25, 2025 • 56min
Questions You NEED to Ask Before You Get Serious with Fizaa Dosani
Are you and your partner really a fit?? Fizaa Dosani (actress, comedian) and Natasha Chandel get into the nitty gritty of the questions you MUST ask your partner before you get serious. From their political views to finances to their level of optimism, the pair reveal the importance of being on the same page for long-term compatibility. They share tips on how to bring up the subjects and WHEN to do it (spoiler alert: it’s not on the first date)! It’s a practical but funny episode of Kinda Dating that you have to check out!DONATE TO LA FIRE RECOVERY HEREFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, FacebookSubscribe to our YouTube channel for video podcasts!Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, FacebookFollow Fizaa Dosani: Website, Instagram, YouTube, X, FacebookFollow Adam Pineless: Instagram
Feb 18, 2025 • 37min
Stop Being the Chill Girl
Guys love the “chill girl” but do they respect her? Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden revisit an old topic that’s making a sad social media comeback. What exactly is a chill girl? Does being super laidback and “going with the flow” get you the guy? The duo reveal their journeys from chill girl to self-actualized women, and how you can do the same in this fun, thoughtful episode of Kinda Dating!DONATE TO LA FIRE RECOVERY HERE: https://linktr.ee/lawildfiresFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, FacebookSubscribe to our YouTube channel for video podcasts!Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, FacebookFollow Aisha Holden: Instagram, Facebook, TwitterFollow Adam Pineless: Instagram
Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 15min
What is Love? with Carolina Ravassa
We all want it, but do we even know what love is?? Carolina Ravassa (actress and VO actor, Overwatch, Valorant) joins Natasha Chandel to share her experiences with love and how she knew when she found it. The pair talk about the key feeling true love gives you, what love is NOT, including the difference between love and lust. It’s a must-listen episode as you go on our relationship journey so check out this week’s love-ly Valentine’s Day episode of Kinda Dating!GET 20% OFF MAGIC MIND HEREDONATE TO LA FIRE RECOVERY HEREFollow us onInstagram,TikTok,FacebookSubscribe to ourYouTube channel for video podcasts!Follow Natasha Chandel:Instagram,TikTok,FacebookFollow Carolina Ravassa:Website,Instagram,TikTok,Facebook,YouTube,XFollow Adam Pineless:Instagram
Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 5min
Why Don’t Your Relationships Last??
Break the situationship cycle! Natasha Chandel, Aisha Holden, and their friend Darianna Parra (performer and Reiki practitioner) do a deep dive into why situationships and commitment-phobia seem on the rise. They discuss the importance of seeing good relationship models, the unrealistic expectations people set on partners, and provide actionable steps to take if your relationships are just not lasting. The trio will leave you laughing and thinking in this great new episode of Kinda Dating!
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Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 3min
Dating Trends to Lookout for in 2025 with Shayan Krishna
New year, new dating trends! That’s right, it’s our annual breakdown. Shayan Krishna a.k.a. Blonde Desi (actor, influencer) joins Natasha Chandel for a candid discussion on the trends you might see on those mean streets of dating in 2025. From throning to micro-mance, future-proofing to dry dating - the pair break down each one, and also end up in an honest chat about the use of AI on apps, arranged marriages, and why love is NOT enough in this week’s episode of Kinda Dating! Trust me, it’ll get you talking.
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Jan 26, 2025 • 40min
How to Overcome the Fear of Rejection
We all fear rejection but some of us are stunted because of it. Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden do a deep dive into the persistent and often irrational fears that keep us from love and our best lives. They explore the root causes of fear of rejection, how it manifests in relationships, and share ways to overcome it. They even explain why fear and rejection can be a good thing! It’s a relatable and necessary episode of Kinda Dating!
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Jan 26, 2025 • 50min
Manifest Your Dream Love Life with Vision Boards
Leah Knauer, a comedian and actress known for her vibrant impressions, joins Natasha Chandel for an uplifting discussion on manifesting love through vision boards. They share personal success stories of attracting their ideal partners, emphasizing the importance of visualizing one's goals. The duo provides tips on creating effective vision boards and highlights the power of affirmations. Discover how a positive mindset and trust in the process can lead to unexpected opportunities in love and life!
Jan 7, 2025 • 48min
Natasha Chandel’s Secret Indian Wedding Details Revealed!
She said she’d NEVER get married, but now Natasha Chandel is officially off the market! In this juicy episode of Kinda Dating, Natasha spills all the tea about her secret Indian wedding in Spain! From the drama of wedding planning and her biggest fight with now-husband Luis to the fun festivities and her hard launch on social media after 4.5 years of dating, Natasha and Aisha Holden share their unique perspectives on destination weddings. Natasha also opens up about her new identity crisis as a married woman and the cultural shift in how society sees her. Don’t miss this honest, hilarious, and relatable episode packed with love, laughs, and lessons!
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Dec 31, 2024 • 57min
How the Power of Happiness Can Change Your Life
Dating is hard because we, often, put our happiness in other people’s hands. Rob Mack (Happiness coach and author of “Happiness From The Inside Out”) is back with Natasha Chandel to talk about finding that real inner joy and taking back your power. Can being happy make other areas of your life work better? Are happy people more attractive? All this and more in another fun, enlightening, happy episode of Kinda Dating!
Trigger warning: there is mention of suicide in this episode. If you or someone you know is struggling, please contact 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to speak with someone today. Help is available.
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