

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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Jun 26, 2022 • 57min
How Women Are Ruining Their Relationships ft. Andre Paradis
On today’s episode, I sit down with relationship coach Andre Paradis. Andre and I discuss feminine energy, how to lean into your feminine side, why equality is not sexy, what men need from women in order for the relationship to work, how to communicate your needs without nagging, and so much more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss adjusting from the sparks of early dating, advice for couples newly living together, how to become friends with SO’s friends, handling conflict on a group trip, and Instagram icks. Sponsors: Dipseastories.com/acme for an extended 30 day free trial Sakara.com/acme code ACME for 20% off your first order Starface.world code ACME15 for 15% off Thrivecausemetics.com/acme for 15% 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.

Jun 23, 2022 • 1h 9min
Stable Relationships Are Not Sexy ft. Therapy Jeff
On today’s episode, I sit down with therapist Jeff Guenther aka Therapy Jeff. Jeff and I discuss why stability isn’t sexy, his take on the 90/10 rule, how to know if you should work through something in therapy vs. break up, how to suggest therapy to your friend or partner, tips to break out of a bickering cycle, why we stalk our exes on social media, knowing your partner is the one, and so much more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss my reaction to Sunday’s episode, when a couple fights in front of you, and why the no contact rule post break up works. Sponsors: Hungryroot.com/acme for 30% off Gldn.com code ACME for 15% off your first purchase 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 19, 2022 • 1h 14min
According To This Theory, All Men Cheat ft. Ask Nelly
On today’s episode, I sit down with dating coach Ask Nelly (@ask.nelly on Tiktok and Instagram). Nelly and I discuss her theory that all men cheat. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss my weekend in Boston, going off birth control, my in the wood phase, my hair journey, dating with herpes, getting into a random person’s car, and more. Sponsors: Athleticgreens.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Hungryroot.com/acme for 30% off and a free gift Issuu.com/podcast promo code ACME for a free account or 50% off your premium account Squarespace.com/acme code ACME for 10% off your first purchase Milkbarstore.com/ACME for $10 off $50 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.

Jun 12, 2022 • 1h 4min
What Makes Dating In Your 30’s Different ft. Lauren Abney and Stephanie Biegel
On today’s episode, I sat down with Lauren Abney and Stephanie Biegel, hosts of Well Behaved Podcast. Lauren, Stephanie, and I discuss the differences between dating in your 20s and 30s, why it’s important to date someone who doesn’t “check off your boxes,” questioning if motherhood is right for you, how the right person may affect if you want kids or not, why Lauren’s marriage ended, why a colonic is never going to work in my favor, talking about going to the bathroom with a partner, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss giving yourself closure, the feeling of knowing someone is the one, body image issues, and when someone you’re dating pulls back. Sponsors: Talkspace.com code ACME for $100 off your first month Dailyharvest.com/acme to get up to $40 off your first box Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more Ritual.com/acme for 10% off your first 3 months 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 5, 2022 • 47min
So I Almost Got Divorced 2 Weeks Ago
We are getting real on this episode. Almost too real. I’m talking about a fight Steven and I got in, why I can’t STAND the term mini moon, a not so great experience I had at the gyno, the four horsemen and why they lead to the end of a relationship, and more! Sponsors: Issuu.com/podcast promo code ACME for a free account or 50% off your premium account Sakara.com/acme code ACME for 20% off your first 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.

May 29, 2022 • 1h
Should We Date One Person At A Time? ft. Kevin Nahai
Today’s episode features speaker and coach Kevin Nahai. Kevin and I discuss dating intentionally, why he thinks you shouldn’t date more than one person at a time, his version of a 3 date rule, how to be deserving of a partner, and more. The episode starts with a solo where I discuss how to successfully have a FWB and find one, what women settle for and what men settle for, and things you should talk about on dates 1-5 and by the time you’re official. Sponsors: Dipseastories.com/acme for an extended 30 day free trial Squarespace.com/acme code ACME for 10% off your first purchase 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 22, 2022 • 1h
Investing In The Right Person ft. Jason Tartick
Today’s episode features Jason Tartick, host of Trading Secrets podcast. Jason and I discuss why he went on the Bachelorette, how he met his fiance Kaitlyn, overcoming his panic attacks and mental health struggles, why he proposed on a podcast episode, how to keep a relationship fun, the secrets to being a good investor, why you should branch out in your career, and more. The episode starts with a solo where I discuss self love, icks I’ve had in the past when dating, prepping your partner for a double date, influencer tea, and more. Sponsors: Dagnedover.com code ACME for 10% off Athleticgreens.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Functionofbeauty.com/ACME for 25% off your first order Issuu.com/podcast promo code ACME 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 19, 2022 • 53min
There Is No One Size Fits All In Dating ft. Hunter and Michaela McGrady
Today’s episode features Hunter and Micaela McGrady, sisters and hosts of the Model Citizen podcast. Hunter, Michaela, and I discuss how they met their partners, how to feel confident dating while plus sized, learning self acceptance, how to know your "resting weight", why we need to talk to ourselves like a big sister would, not hiding how you look on dating apps, and more. The episode starts with a solo where I discuss if it’s a bad sign if you and SO have nothing to talk about, how long after a first date you give them to ask you out on a second, how to react if ex contacts you while in a relationship, my go to healthy snacks and meals, and airport etiquette. Sponsors: Milkbarstore.com/acme for $10 off $50 Wealthfront.com/acme to start building your wealth 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 15, 2022 • 58min
Trigger Warning: Signs Your Relationship May Be Abusive ft. Lauren Tetenbaum, LMSW
Today’s episode features Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LMSW, JD, PMH-C. Lauren is an amazing therapist and advocate for women who also happens to have found herself in an abusive relationship when she was in college. Lauren and I discuss the signs to look out for, different types of abuse in a relationship, the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial, what constitutes abuse vs. is just not a match, if certain people bring up different sides of us, and more. The episode starts with a solo where I discuss self awareness, the article on “nice guys,” the checking in conversation, and the Selling Sunset reunion. Sponsors: Zocdoc.com/acme to get the app Talkspace.com code ACME for $100 off your first month Dagnedover.com code ACME for 10% off Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more Sakara.com/acme code ACME for 20% off your first 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.

May 8, 2022 • 1h 6min
How To Overcome Anxious Attachment ft. Chris Rackliffe
Today’s episode features Chris Rackliffe, an anxious attachment coach. Chris and I discuss how people develop an anxious attachment style, ways to transform it into secure attachment, Taylor Swift’s attachment style throughout the years, if avoidant = narcissist, how to be confident in a relationship even if you are anxious, and more. The episode starts with a solo where I discuss Anatomy of a Scandal and how to make conversations light and fun. Sponsors: Dagnedover.com code ACME for 10% off Ritual.com/acme for 10% off your first 3 months Curology.com/acme for your free 30 day trial Squarespace.com/acme code ACME for 10% off your first purchase Dailyharvest.com/acme to get up to $40 off your first box 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.