

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 14, 2023 • 52min
Emotional Inheritance and the Effects of Trauma
Galit Atlas (psychoanalyst and author of “Emotional Inheritance”) discusses how emotions, memories, feelings, and especially traumatic experiences are passed down from one generation to the next. She explains how they could be, unconsciously, affecting our dating lives now, and shares ways to ensure our pasts aren’t affecting our future! It’s a truly moving new episode of Kinda Dating!
Episode Highlights:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:04:47 - Galit Atlas Explains How Emotional Inheritance is Addressed in Therapy
0:10:13 - The Impact of Intergenerational Trauma on Emotional Struggles
0:18:19 - Double Messages Around Money and Relationships in Families
0:20:28 - Understanding Your Emotional Inheritance
0:22:39 - Identifying Recurring Messages and Patterns in Life
0:24:45 - Emotional Inheritance and its Impact on Dating and Love Life
0:33:17 - Unconscious Fears and the Power of Freedom
0:37:33 - Emotional Inheritance and Our Attachment Styles
0:43:16 - The Impact of Emotional Inheritance on Mental Health
0:45:25 - Emotional Inheritance and Resilience in Therapy
Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!
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Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 1min
Todd Baratz: Harsh Truths About Sex and Dating
Relationship expert and sex therapist, Todd Baratz, returns to Kinda Dating to dispel some common myths around sex and dating. Is good sex like good porn (full of hot passion and wild positions)? When you meet the right person, will you just “know?” Is self love really the answer? Todd, Natasha, and Aisha get candid about their pet peeves and learnings in this eye-opening new episode of Kinda Dating!
Episode Highlights:
Chapters:
00:00: Intro
02:07 Celebrity Discusses Drinking And Drug Use, Admits To Limited Alcohol Consumption
06:39 - Todd’s Reluctance to be a Teacher in Exploring Sexuality With Men
11:56 - The Problem with Blaming Others on Instagram
16:35 - The Importance of Authentic Communication in Building Connections
21:31- The Pros and Cons of Being in a Relationship
26:56 - Self-love in a Culture of Trauma and Rejection.
29:29 - The Actual Contributor to Happiness
00:32:55 The Influence Of Environment On Personal Power And Identity
36:12 - The Real Key to Good Sex
44:53 - Realistic Expectations In Relationships and Listener Question on Vulnerability
48:55 - The Impact Of Social Media On Vulnerability
50:37 - The Permanence of Impermanence In Relationships and the Pressure of Modern Dating Culture.
53:53 - Uncertainty and Anticipation in “Knowing” the Right Person
55:21 - Six Questions with Todd Baratz
Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!
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Feb 28, 2023 • 50min
A Single Revolution is Underway
Shani Silver (Author of “A Single Revolution and host of “A Single Serving” podcast), Natasha Chandel, and Aisha Holden discuss the revolution taking place among single people who are refusing to let the world tell them that they are not enough. Proudly single for 15 years, Shani shares tools for singles to embrace their independence, avoid shame, and make the most out of their lives without settling for less than they deserve. It’s a revolutionary new episode of Kinda Dating!
Episode Highlights:
0:03:54 - Interview with Shani Silver: Refusing to Let the World Tell Us We're Not Enough
0:05:43 - Examining the Impact of Digital Dating on Modern Dating Culture +
0:08:52 - Meeting a Partner: Real Life vs. Dating Apps
0:15:11 - The Narratives Around Singlehood and Dating
0:20:05 - The Challenges of Being Single and Finding a Partner
0:21:51 - The Urgency of Wanting a Partner and Children for Single Women
0:28:04 - Finding the Balance of Self-Improvement and Embracing Singlehood
0:33:31 - The Benefits of Happy Singlehood: How to Stop Dealing with Unwanted Pressure
0:37:12 - Finding Partnership Without Overt Effort
Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!
→ Watch video clips from the show, laugh at hilarious memes, and talk to us by following Kinda Dating on Instagram and TikTok! ←
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Feb 21, 2023 • 37min
James Tang: How To Be A Better Boyfriend
So, you got the girl. But now you gotta keep her. James Tang (actor, influencer), joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share what he’s learned about being a better boyfriend from his work on TikTok as the Internet Boyfriend. They share some very doable tips, and it all seems to come down to one thing… listen to this important episode of Kinda Dating to find out!
Episode Highlights:
0:00:00: Intro
0:04:12: James Tang Explains the Origins of Emotional Thirst Traps
0:07:29: Accountability and Self-Improvement in Relationships
0:09:47: Exploring Positive Masculinity and Relationship Dynamics
0:13:31: The Difference in Emotional Intelligence Between Men and Women
0:16:46: Gender Differences in Communication
0:21:06: Confidence and Dating - Strategies for Men
0:27:08: How to Make a Good Impression on a Date
0:29:14: Being a Good Boyfriend
0:32:09: Learning to Live Independently, Gender Stereotypes, and Equitable Household Chores
0:35:35: Communication and Learning New Skills
Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!
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Feb 14, 2023 • 55min
James Tang: Maybe Valentine’s Day Isn’t All Bad
Natasha Chandel loathes Valentine’s Day, but James Tang (actor, influencer) and Aisha Holden help shift her perspective, as they all share tips on how to survive the “holiday,” ways to make it less commercial, and change the entire meaning of the day! It’s a hilarious, honest episode of Kinda Dating!
Episode Highlights:
0:00:00 - Natasha and Aisha Intro
0:06:00 - Introducing James Tang
0:10:21 - Talking about Smiling Guy and BTS on Social Media
0:17:30 - Thoughts on Valentine's Day
0:23:23 - Valentines Day Memories
0:28:45 - Valentine's Day Alternatives
0:37:20 - GAME: Valentine's Day "Would You Rather?"
0:48:30 - Self-love
Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!
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Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 4min
We’re Back! Now, Remember Those Resolutions?
We ghosted you, and we’re sorry! Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden explain the prolonged hiatus of the Kinda Dating podcast in a vulnerable confession. They also invite Shani Silver (Author of “A Single Revolution and host of “A Single Serving” podcast) to join them in a fun conversation discussing all things New Years Resolutions! Remember those? The trio share their differings thoughts on resolutions, and setting achievable and healthy ones! Enjoy our first Kinda Dating episode back!
Episode Highlights:
0:00:00 - Natasha and Aisha Explain the Hiatus
0:05:15 - Reflection on Six Years of Relationship Advice
0:11:21 - The Impact of the Pandemic and Aging Out
0:17:41 - Interview with Shani Silver: Discussing Resolutions and New Podcast Offerings!
0:24:03 - The Challenges of Singlehood
0:31:34 - Conversation on New Year's Resolutions and Reflection on the Past Year
0:36:47 - Enjoying the Middles of Life
0:38:28 - Setting Achievable New Year's Resolutions
0:40:44 - Unhealthy Dating Resolutions to Avoid During the Holiday Season
0:42:11 - Navigating Social Norms and Celebrating Differences
0:48:17 - GAME: Guess the Celebrity Resolution
0:51:22 - Healthy Resolutions for the Dating World
0:59:38 - Shani Silver’s DATING CONFESSION
Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!
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Jun 29, 2022 • 3min
We’re On Hiatus!
Hey franz! We’re taking a hiatus this summer. It’s a break, not a breakup! There are 230+ episodes to keep you company as you take on hot person summer, so please continue to support the show! Try Todd Baratz’s How to Have Better Sex, or Candy Washington’s on Embracing Your Singleness, or Mitra Manesh’s Mindfulness in Dating, or Almost 30’s Dating Can Be a Spiritual Experience! And if you haven’t already, please leave us a 5-star rating or review! Have a safe, fun summer, and we’ll see you soon!
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Jun 22, 2022 • 50min
Long-Term Platonic Life Partners
What if you could marry, have kids with, and plan a life with your best friend… and there’s no romance/sex involved? Actress, Shalini Bathina, is back with Natasha Chandel to do a deep dive into the latest relationship trend that’s giving a lot of financially and romantically frustrated folks hope, and confusing the hell outta others. The pair discuss the core tenets of this relationship style, what is feeding this trend, and if it’s really viable. It’s a fascinating new episode of Kinda Dating!
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Jun 14, 2022 • 58min
Prioritizing Yourself
It’s easy to lose ourselves in love and in someone else. Actress, Shalini Bathina, joins Natasha Chandel to discuss how she kept her individuality in her relationship. Why do we forget about ourselves when we’re paired up? What role does society play in the narrative for couples? How do you tell your partner you need “me time?” The ladies share their trials, tribulations, and triumphs in this new Kinda Dating episode all about self love!
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Jun 7, 2022 • 1h 6min
Slow Love is the Best Kind of Love
They say “fools rush in” for a reason. Certified dating coach, Damona Hoffman (and host of The Dates & Mates podcast) is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about the advantages of the slow burn to love. Does taking it slower improve your chances of success? How do you slow things down when you’re super into someone? The ladies discuss the idea of peeling off the layers to your partner and building real intimacy in an informative episode of Kinda Dating!
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