Kinda Dating

Recorded May 2019. We're coming back in Jan 2025 with new episodes, but listen to this one that will truly hit deep. It seems like putting on a front and playing games has become a norm in dating. “Deeper Dating” author, podcaster and psychotherapist Ken Page is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to reveal why this tactic does NOT work. He gives all of us the legit reasons to drop the act and be real. Why is it so hard to just be your authentic self on a date? Should you really be allll of yourself from the start? All this and more answered in another insightful episode of Kinda Dating!  Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel for video podcasts! Follow Ken Page Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Follow Aisha Holden: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram

We're a small production team and one of our editors had a family emergency so we are re-airing one of our favorite episodes from the vault. New episodes will be dropping in January 2025. Originally Recorded: September 2019. Being single can suck, but there might be some reasons for it. Jon Kroll (Executive Producer of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted) is a happily married man of 35 years. He sits with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share some of the mistakes he believes modern singles are making. Everything from seeking perfection to our mindset to swipe culture, the trio discuss the missteps we’ve all made on our journey to finding true love in this brutally honest, hilarious episode of Kinda Dating! Follow Kinda Dating: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Follow Aisha Holden: Instagram, Facebook, X Follow Jon Kroll: Instagram, X

The 2024 election of Donald Trump left the US more polarized than ever. But does that have to bleed into our dating lives? Can you, would you, should you dating someone with differing political views? When should you bring up politics on a date? Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden recap their election nights, the rise of alpha males and the bro vote, and how they are down to Make America Great Again… if this changes (listen to the episode to find out).  Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel for video podcasts! Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Follow Aisha Holden: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram

Originally recorded live from LA Comic-Con in October 2016. Everyone chides the fuck boy, so you would assume it’s safer to date a nerd, right? Influencers Octopimp and Ceciley Jenkins join Natasha Chandel to discuss all things nerd. What makes someone a nerd? Are male nerds more desired than female nerds? What is the best way to connect with someone who is into nerd culture? And are they going to be more attentive and caring just because they identify as that? It’s a funny, noisy, must-listen episode of Kinda Dating that turns into a legit live town hall!  → Book a 1:1 Coaching with Natasha or optimize your dating profile with PROFILE BOOSTER! Learn more here! ← → Watch video clips from the show, laugh at hilarious memes, and talk to us by following Kinda Dating on Instagram and TikTok! ← And check out our brand-new website!  Follow Octopimp: YouTube, Twitch, Instagram Follow Ceciley Jenkins: YouTube, Instagram, X Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram

We’re in the age of information, and everyone is now an arm-chair therapist. Pro wrestler, actor, and comedian, Jay Washington, joins Natasha Chandel to talk about how and why relationships on paper are very different from relationships in real life. They discuss the problem with over-intellectualizing love, the overuse of “therapy speak,” and how to let go of control and let life happen. It’s a fun, very real new episode of Kinda Dating! Tell us your thoughts or advice on this topic! Slide in our Instagram DMs or email us at kindadating@gmail.com! → Book a 1:1 Coaching with Natasha or optimize your dating profile with PROFILE BOOSTER! Learn more here! ← → Watch video clips from the show, laugh at hilarious memes, and talk to us by following Kinda Dating on Instagram and TikTok! ← And check out our brand-new website!  Follow Jay Washington: Website, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, X, Facebook Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram

This episode was deleted from our feed and so we are re-posting it. It was originally recorded in November 2016. We all have baggage, but unprocessed trauma can be detrimental to a relationship. Natasha Chandel’s former therapist, Scott Tobin, explains what baggage is, how it’s holding you back, and how to let it go. Is it even possible to be free from baggage?! They discuss gender differences in trauma, and the role of forgiveness in moving forward and taking ownership of your life. It’s a touching, relatable, and must-listen old episode of Kinda Dating!  → Book a 1:1 Coaching with Natasha or optimize your dating profile with PROFILE BOOSTER! Learn more here! ← → Watch video clips from the show, laugh at hilarious memes, and talk to us by following Kinda Dating on Instagram and TikTok! ← And check out our brand-new website!  Follow Scott L. Tobin: Website Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram

Not too long ago, you couldn’t imagine not using a dating app. But stats are showing those numbers are falling because people are feeling dating app burnout.  Flaky matches, ghosting, a lack of authenticity. There are tons of reasons singles are feeling dating app burnout. Influencer Joty Kay is back with Natasha Chandel to talk about their experiences on the apps, legit stupid behavior they have experienced, and why they believe the apps are not working. Joty shares some crazy stories about some of her early dating app dates, and the pair share tips on how to make the app work for you! The strong-willed ladies also discuss other ways to meet like minded singles IRL in this wild, unfiltered new episode of Kinda Dating! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL! Subscribe! Tell us your thoughts or advice on this topic! Slide in our Instagram DMs or email us at kindadating@gmail.com! → Book a 1:1 Coaching with Natasha or optimize your dating profile with PROFILE BOOSTER! Learn more here! ← → Watch video clips from the show, laugh at hilarious memes, and talk to us by following Kinda Dating on Instagram and TikTok! ← And check out our brand-new website!  Follow Joty Kay: Website, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram

You had a breakup, divorce, or became a widower. Whatever the reason, cuffing season is over and you’ve suddenly found yourself single and back in the dating pool and have no idea how to handle it! Don’t worry. Natasha Chandel and the newly single Aisha Holden have your back. The friends talk about how to wrap your brain around your new relationship status, including navigating those feelings of guilt. They explain the importance of figuring out your next step, who and who NOT to talk to about singledom, and how to manage your fears (don’t worry you’re not going to die alone). It’s a fun, necessary episode of Kinda Dating! Tell us your thoughts or advice on this topic! Slide in our Instagram DMs or email us at kindadating@gmail.com! → Book a 1:1 Coaching with Natasha or optimize your dating profile with PROFILE BOOSTER! Learn more here! ← → Watch video clips from the show, laugh at hilarious memes, and talk to us by following Kinda Dating on Instagram and TikTok! ← And check out our brand-new website!  Follow Aisha Holden: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram

Everyone tells Natasha their crazy dating stories. And everyone thinks the world is the problem. In this experimental episode, comedians Natasha Chandel and Razzle Dangerously dissect the dating life of listener, Brian Choi (Senior Artist for LucasFilms), LIVE on the podcast and try to determine if he is the problem in his relationships or is it everyone else? They uncover some shocking facts about Brian’s dating app history, analyze his pickup lines, they review his profile and give live feedback, and wonder if he’s being truthful or shady AF! It’s a crazy, entertaining episode of Kinda Dating! They have their thoughts about Brian but after the episode… we want to hear YOUR thoughts! Slide in our IG DMs or email us at kindadating@gmail.com! → Book a 1:1 Coaching with Natasha or optimize your dating profile with PROFILE BOOSTER! Learn more here! ← → Watch video clips from the show, laugh at hilarious memes, and talk to us by following Kinda Dating on Instagram and TikTok! ← And check out our brand-new website!  Follow Brian Choi: Instagram Follow Razzle Dangerously: Website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Podcast |Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram

Originally recorded in October 2016. The One, soulmates, twin flames. Single people are always looking that person, that a needle in a haystack. But is that helping or hurting your dating life? Actor James Kyson recently got hitched when we first recorded this episode, and he tries to convince Natasha Chandel that “The One” really does exist! But Natasha has a more practical approach to love. They break down what it means when someone says, “When you know, you know,” the best place to meet your potential love, and what it takes to sustain the right relationship… which could mean fighting over email? Listen to this classic heartfelt, deep yet funny episode of Kinda Dating! It’s one our all-time favorites. → Book a 1:1 Coaching with Natasha or optimize your dating profile with PROFILE BOOSTER! Learn more here! ← → Watch video clips from the show, laugh at hilarious memes, and talk to us by following Kinda Dating on Instagram and TikTok! ← And check out our brand-new website!  Follow James Kyson: Website, X, Instagram, Facebook Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram