

We Met At Acme
Dear Media, Lindsey Metselaar
We Met At Acme is the OG dating podcast and a lifestyle tool for the next generation of adults. In each episode, you'll learn about attachment styles, rules and guidelines to follow when dating, red flags, the importance of therapy, and more. With host Lindsey Metselaar you’ll hear from dating experts, licensed professionals, celebrities, and influencers all sharing their dating experiences or dating insights. Most importantly, you'll improve your confidence, self-worth, and overall outlook towards dating - you'll laugh a little along the way and learn not to take yourself too seriously.
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Jul 2, 2023 • 1h 5min
Does Money Affect Your Sex Life? ft. Vivian Tu
On today’s episode, I sit down with Your Rich BFF aka Vivian Tu. We discuss wanting a partner that makes more, Vivan’s marathon date with her now fiance, who should pay on dates, dealing with income disparities in a relationship, navigating finances when you move in together, the best ways to grow your wealth as a couple, and if money affects your sex life. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss my feet pics. Vivian’s book! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: If you’re looking for a meaningful relationship, download Hinge today, meet someone great, and then delete Hinge when it feels just right! Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide Drinklmnt.com/acme to claim your free LMNT sample pack Dipseastories.com/acme for an extended 30 day free trial Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 25, 2023 • 48min
What I Learned From Every Break Up
On today’s full solo episode, I discuss all of my past relationships and what each one taught me. Hopefully no exes hear this one! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Sakara.com/acme code ACME for 20% off your first order Issuu.com/podcast promo code ACME23 for a free account or 50% off your premium account Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 18, 2023 • 1h 1min
Date ‘Em Til You Hate ‘Em ft. Aleeza Ben Shalom
On today’s episode, I virtually sat down with the star of Netflix’ Jewish Matchmaking, Aleeza Ben Shalom. We discuss where the cast is now, calling out (or not calling out) her clients, how to date ‘em til you hate ‘em, her case for not living together before marriage, what *really* spices up a marriage, what is necessary for a successful and long marriage, what to discuss in the beginning, and more. This episode starts with a solo with some more meet cutes :) Get in touch with Aleeza! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: DrinkAG1.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more Drinklmnt.com/acme to claim your free LMNT sample pack Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 11, 2023 • 1h 6min
Rules For Healthy Relationships ft. Dr. Morgan
On today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Morgan, relationship coach, attachment theory expert, and creator of the E.S.L. Relationship Method. We discuss the rules for healthy relationships, why most people struggle to find healthy ones, how you can tell if you’re choosing someone vs. needing them, toxic independence, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss when fighting is normal vs. a red flag. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Indochino.com code ACME for 10% off a showroom appointment or order Dipseastories.com/acme for an extended 30 day free trial Zocdoc.com/acme to get the app for FREE Sign up for a Chime Checking Account today to link your paycheck at chime.com/acme Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 4, 2023 • 1h 13min
Why So Many People Are Still Single ft. Lori Gottlieb
On today’s episode, I virtually sit down with author and therapist Lori Gottlieb. We discuss the reason people are struggling to find a partner, if men have to make the same concessions as women, I explain to Lori what the “ick” is, what qualities make a man good enough, how much a person’s family matters, why mysteriousness is not a good quality, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss my Taylor Swift eras tour experience. Buy Lori’s books Maybe You Should Talk To Someone and Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Drinklmnt.com/acme to claim your free LMNT sample pack lovewellness.com code Acme15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase Sakara.com/acme code ACME for 20% off your first order Drinkag1.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 28, 2023 • 58min
How To Keep The Spark Alive ft. Vanessa and Xander Marin
On today’s episode, I virtually sit down with Vanessa and Xander Marin. We talk about how to keep the sexual spark alive, how to initiate properly, the right way to turn your partner down, how to ask for exactly what you want, telling your partner you don’t like something sexually, positive reinforcement, the 5 conversations every couple needs to increase intimacy and connection, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss what you can change about your SO, going through a partner’s phone, and feeling strange post engagement. Buy Sex Talks! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Indochino.com code ACME for 10% off a showroom appointment or order Drinklmnt.com/acme to claim your free LMNT sample pack Prose.com/acme for a FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order Visit seed.com/ACME code ACME to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 21, 2023 • 57min
Why You Need To Live Together Before Marriage
On today’s solo episode, I discuss all things living together. I talk about splitting expenses, when the time is right to take the leap, rules you should have for a cohesive environment, how to greet your partner, carving out your alone time, creating good juju, masturbating, bathroom etiquette, and more. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Athleticgreens.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Get PayPal Honey for free at JoinHoney.com/acme Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more Dipseastories.com/acme for an extended 30 day free trial lovewellness.com code Acme15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information provided does not constitute medical advice and should not take the place of consulting a physician. This information does not and should not replace treatment from a medical professional. If you need medical advice or assistance, you should consult a physician. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 14, 2023 • 1h 18min
Who Actually Is The Favorite Daughter? ft. Erin and Sara Foster
On today’s episode, I virtually sit down with Erin and Sara Foster, hosts of The World’s First Podcast, and co-founders of Favorite Daughter. Erin, Sara, and I discuss meeting your partner in your 20s vs meeting them in your 30s, what areas they feel competitive in, what rules they both followed in dating, why Sara and Tommy Haas never tied the knot, supporting your loved ones through their fertility journey, and who actually is the favorite daughter. Shop Favorite Daughter here! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: lovewellness.com code Acme15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase Sakara.com/acme code ACME for 20% off your first order Zocdoc.com/acme to get the app for FREE Issuu.com/podcast promo code ACME23 for a free account or 50% off your premium account Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 7, 2023 • 1h 13min
Maybe Cheating Can Be Okay ft. Dan Savage
On today’s episode, I virtually sit down with Dan Savage, host of Savage Lovecast and author of Savage Love. Dan and I discuss what people misunderstand about monogamy, the importance on sex in a relationship, why jealousy is good, when cheating is okay, how to know if ENM is right for you, Dan’s thoughts on my rules, why gay marriages are more successful than straight marriages, how it works having a boyfriend and a husband, and so much more. Buy Dan’s book here! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Sakara.com/acme code ACME for 20% off your first order Visit seed.com/ACME code ACME to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic Indochino.com code ACME for 10% off a showroom appointment or order Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 30, 2023 • 1h 11min
Your Dating App Profile Is Cringe ft. Ali and Erica
On today’s episode, I sit down with Ali and Erica from Finding Mr. Height Podcast. We discuss toxic independence, dating in your 30s, the rules that I broke with Steven, making new friends, dating with an STD, whether to be straightforward or nonchalant with dating app profiles, and more. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Sakara.com/acme code ACME for 20% off your first order Dipseastories.com/acme for an extended 30 day free trial Athleticgreens.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Drinklmnt.com/acme to claim your free LMNT sample pack Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.