

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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Dec 18, 2022 • 56min
What A Healthy Relationship Looks Like ft. Hannah Brown
On today’s episode, I virtually sat down with Hannah Brown, former Bachelorette and upcoming star of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. We discuss learning to trust yourself again after making the wrong decision, how she met her partner Adam, why they decided to do couples therapy, her engagement timeline, why and how her relationship now is different than her relationships in her past, Hannah’s advice for getting over someone but having to watch them move on, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss all my thoughts on The White Lotus season finale! 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: 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.

Dec 15, 2022 • 56min
The Best Relationships Come To Those Who Wait
On today’s solo bonus episode, I talk all about why the best relationships come to those who wait. I also read listener submitted stories of finding their love later on, and share them with you guys. This is a feel good episode that I hope makes you feel as happy as I was recording it :) 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: Visit Carawayhome.com to score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware Barenecessities.com/acme20 code ACME20 for 20% off 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.

Dec 11, 2022 • 1h 7min
Is The Third Relationship The Charm? ft. Carly Kremer
On today’s episode, I sit down with Carly Kremer, founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals. We discuss why she decided to give her husband a chance after unmatching with him, how to determine if persistence is creepy vs. if it's attractive, leaving corporate America to start a company, if dating is on the back burner while building a business, how to find your niche, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss falling down the stairs on Thanksgiving, why it's creepy if guys don't announce they're about to cum, how being too close with your family can hinder finding a partner, and cures for the winter blues. 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: Talkspace.com code ACME for $100 off your first month Athleticgreens.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Nextevo.com/podcast code ACME for get up to 25% off when you subscribe and spend $40 or more Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more 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.

Dec 4, 2022 • 53min
It’s Not You, It’s Your Avoidant Partner ft. Chris Rackliffe
On today’s episode, I virtually sit down (again!) with Chris Rackliffe, an anxious attachment style coach. We discuss the telltale signs that you're in an anxious-avoidant dynamic, how to make an anxious-avoidant relationship work, how someone with an avoidant attachment style can learn to open up, learning to appreciate periods of both space and closeness in your relationship, busting the myth that attachment styles are gender-specific, examples of anxious-avoidant couples in pop culture, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss how to be confident walking away when it's not working, rules for holidays for every phase of dating, how to figure out what ring you want, our new apt, how to prepare yourself for a break up while you are living with someone, and how to reignite a desire to date when you've been taking a break. Sponsors: 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. 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 27, 2022 • 48min
So This Is Why I’m Sober
TRIGGER WARNING: drugs and alcohol/addiction. On today’s solo episode, I talk all about sobriety. Why I’m sober, going to social events sober, dating sober, how to support a sober partner, what to say when people ask why you don’t drink, how it has affected my life, signs and symptoms of an alcoholic, mocktails I like, telling Steven about my sobriety, my wedding sober, what to say to a friend who needs to get sober, how my body changed without alcohol, and more. Sponsors: Talkspace.com code ACME for $100 off your first month Sakara.com/acme code ACME for 20% off your first order Dipseastories.com/acme for an extended 30 day free trial Produced by Dear Media. 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 20, 2022 • 58min
Navigating Different Argument Styles In A Relationship ft. Mimi Bouchard
On today’s episode, I virtually sit down with the founder of Superhuman App, Mimi Bouchard. We discuss long term relationships, moving with a partner, navigating different argument styles in a relationship, manifesting wealth and abundance, how meditation can transform your life, how to become the person you want to be, physical symptoms that manifest when your energy is off, how to intuitively eat, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss how we go about finances in my marriage, people going through things, and my thoughts on recent Tiktok’s takes. 0:00 - 10:00 - Solo, finances in marriage, TikTok takes, & everyone going through it 13:55 - end - Mimi Bouchard Sponsors: Issuu.com/podcast promo code ACME for a free account or 50% off your premium account Zocdoc.com/acme to get the app for FREE Get filtered shower water at jolieskinco.com or follow on IG @jolieskinco Barenecessities.com code ACME20 for 20% off Ritual.com/acme for 10% off your first 3 months Produced by Dear Media. 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 17, 2022 • 1h 1min
How To Get A Man To Stay Loyal ft. Iskra and Philip
On today’s episode, I got to hang out with Iskra and Philip from Coupleish. We discuss how they met, adapting to a surprise baby, how to get men to stay loyal, why the guy needs to love the girls more, dating when emotionally unavailable, fears before having a child, if having children can change you, why financial security is crucial as a woman, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss Love is Blind and my episode with Steven. 1:00-6:30 min - Love In Blind 10:30-End - Iskra & Philip Sponsors: Hungryroot.com/acme for 30% off and free veggies for life https://babeoriginal.com/ code ACME for 15% off Carawayhome.com to score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware Rothys.com/acme for $20 off your first purchase Produced by Dear Media. 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 13, 2022 • 1h 9min
My Husband’s Thoughts On The Rules
On today’s episode, I finally sit down with my husband Steven. We discuss his take on the rules, his perspective on our first date, if we would have gone out again if I didn’t text him after date 1, first impressions, his worst date story, if he feels our relationship is too public, what it’s like dating someone sober, how to know if guys need a nudge when dating, why he’s ghosted people in the past, what it was like asking my parents to marry me, what life is like not being on Instagram, and more! Sponsors: Drinklmnt.com/acme to claim your free LMNT sample pack https://babeoriginal.com/ code ACME for 15% off Hungryroot.com/acme for 30% off and free veggies for life Talkspace.com code ACME for $100 off your first month Athleticgreens.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Produced by Dear Media. 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 6, 2022 • 1h 8min
Should We Be Eating More Ass? Ft. Danielle Carolan and Brooke Miccio
On today’s episode, I sit down with Danielle Carolan and Brooke Miccio from Gals On The Go podcast. We discuss how they met their boyfriends, navigating friendship and working together, their sex lives, friendship jealousy, why they don’t live with their SO’s, what dating rules they’ve followed, eating ass, regrets from early career moments, their biggest regrets in choosing to live publicly, how they would describe each other’s aesthetic, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss Tell Me Lies. Sponsors: Download the Match app today! Sakara.com/acme code ACME for 20% off your first order https://babeoriginal.com/ code ACME for 15% off Nextevo.com/recover code ACME for get up to 25% off when you subscribe and spend $40 or more Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more Produced by Dear Media. 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 30, 2022 • 1h 4min
Signs You May Be Dating The Wrong Person ft. John Kim and Vanessa Bennett
On today’s episode, I sit down with John Kim, LMFT and Vanessa Bennett, LMFT. We discuss introverts dating extroverts, the major signs you may be dating the wrong person, getting your partner to adhere to your love language, what to do if your relationship can’t handle growth, why not fighting is a huge red flag, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss the 5 things I’ve learned in 5 years of WMAA, and Midnights. Sponsors: Download the Match app today! Athleticgreens.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Talkspace.com code ACME for $100 off your first month Produced by Dear Media. 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.