

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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May 1, 2022 • 54min
Why I Don’t Believe In Ending Friendships
Today’s solo episode is all about FRIENDSHIP. Insecurity in friendships, not being close with one person in your group, strengthening friendships, feeling like you’re losing friends as you get older, how often to hang with your friends VS. your partner, friend jealousy, how much effort a friendship should take, and what I’ve learned in my friendships overall. Sponsors: Functionofbeauty.com/ACME for 25% off your first order Build your registry at VisibleSinglesRegistry.com 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 Thirdlove.com/acme 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.

Apr 24, 2022 • 1h 16min
Is There Such Thing As Spending Too Much Time With Your Partner? ft. Olivia and Kyle from The Clear Cut
In today’s episode, I sit down Olivia and Kyle, founders of The Clear Cut. We discuss what it’s like living together and working together, who made the first move, how they got into the jewelry business, ways to make an engagement ring unique, what ring they both don’t like, where they stand on having kids, what happens with jewelry during a divorce or broken off engagement, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss my date evolution with Steven - types of dates, sleepovers, meeting friends, and more. Sponsors: Squarespace.com/acme code ACME for 10% off your first purchase Athleticgreens.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Dipseastories.com/acme for an extended 30 day free trial Zocdoc.com/acme to get the app 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 21, 2022 • 54min
Why Conflict Is Crucial For Any Relationship ft. Jayson Gaddis
In today’s bonus episode, I sit down with Jayson Gaddis, dating expert and author of Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relation- ships. We discuss how conflict saves your relationship, distinguishing between love bombing and something real, why men always come back, how to know when couples counseling is necessary for your relationship, dealing with a partner who shuts down during fights, dating when emotionally unavailable, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I dis- cuss everything about The Ultimatum on Netflix. Sponsors: Milkbarstore.com/ACME for $10 off $50 or more Wealthfront.com/acme to start growing your savings Build your registry at VisibleSinglesRegistry.com 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 17, 2022 • 49min
The Rules: Wedding Edition
In today’s full solo episode, I break down any and all wedding related etiquette. We will discuss how much to spend on your friend’s wedding, why the bride needs to start paying for her portion of the bachelorette, what you should pay for as a +1, why you should NEVER bring a friend, what not to wear as a wedding guest, how to meet someone when you’re single at a wedding, and so much more! Sponsors: Build your registry at VisibleSinglesRegistry.com Thirdlove.com/acme for 20% off Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more Sakara.com/acme code ACME20 for 20% off your first order Talkspace.com code ACME for $100 off your first month 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 10, 2022 • 1h 1min
Why It Was Time To Let Go ft. Katie Maloney
In today’s episode, I sit down with Katie Maloney, Vanderpump Rules star and host of You’re Gonna Love Me podcast. Katie and I discuss what led to her divorce, when she knew it was over, if there were red flags she ignored, the final straw, why her and Tom are still living together, if they can stay friends, what she is looking for in a partner now, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss my live show, how far into my relationship I stopped seeing others, how to ask someone about their ex(es), the rules on friendships, tips for meeting their friends for the first time, and how to not text your ex after the break up. Sponsors: Functionofbeauty.com/ACME for 25% off your first order Dailyharvest.com/acme to get up to $40 off your first box Ritual.com/acme for 10% off your first 3 months Build your registry at VisibleSinglesRegistry.com Squarespace.com/acme code ACME for 10% 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.

Apr 3, 2022 • 1h 7min
Is It Harder To Break Up When You’re Almost 30? ft. Kamie Crawford
In today’s episode, I sit down Kamie Crawford, co-host of MTV’s Catfish and host of Relationsh*t podcast. We discuss her break up, how she healed from ending her relationship of 5 years, all the girls we made friends with when going out, how Catfish actually works , what she's learned from being the host of Catfish, why we all try to be people we're not sometimes, examples of wifey duties, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I dis- cuss the Will Smith incident, CBT therapy and why it’s helpful in emotional scenarios, the indi- an/jewish wedding I attended, and how to act when you’re feeling disconnected from friends. Sponsors: Ringconcierge.com and @RingConcierge on Instagram Curology.com/acme for your free 30 day trial 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.

Mar 27, 2022 • 1h 12min
Why We’re So Obsessed With Dating ft. Jordana Abraham
In today’s episode, I sit down with Jordana Abraham, co-founder of Betches and co-host of U Up? Podcast. We discuss why she doesn’t believe in “the one”, drunk fighting with her SO, why 3 month relationships hurt so much, how important it is to be vulnerable when dating, her love story with her now husband, a reality of marriage that is better than her expectation, how to become less of an anxious dater, biggest pinch me moment since starting Betches, and more! This episode starts with a solo where I discuss how to deal with rejection when it’s someone you consider beneath you, why it’s not normal to not talk to your SO for more than a day, feeling left out in your friendships, and some rules beyond the 6th date. Sponsors: Athleticgreens.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Dipseastories.com/acme for an extended 30 day free trial Talkspace.com code ACME for $100 off your first month Thirdlove.com/acme for 20% off 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.

Mar 20, 2022 • 49min
A Complete And Total Guide To All Dating Rules
In this month’s solo episode, I do a refresher on the rules for dating. I also discuss Pam and Tommy, share stories of people who had success following the rules, talk about why I went off birth control and how it has been, how I got started with all of this dating stuff, what my husband and I decided to do with finances for our marriage, if I had any help when I got sober, and so much more! Sponsors: Talkspace.com code ACME for $100 off your first month Takethesis.com/acme to save 10% on your first starter kit Sakara.com/acme20 code ACME20 for 20% off your first order Download OkCupid for FREE in the App Store today 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.

Mar 13, 2022 • 56min
An Episode For Our 90s Babies ft. Josh Peck
In this week’s episode, I sit down with actor Josh Peck. We discuss how his Drake and Josh days, how he lost 100 pounds, his sobriety and how it came about, meet- ing his now wife, being in an interfaith relationship, staying relevant as we get older, the cringes thing he’s ever been apart of, Amanda Bynes, the Vlog squad, Hilary Duff, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss the magical Disney World wedding that I went to, my thoughts on Love Is Blind season 2, what it means to be a modern “good girlfriend,” how I knew I was ready to get married, sex positions, and how to attend a wedding solo. Sponsors: Dailyharvest.com/acme to get up to $40 off your first box Athleticgreens.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Download OkCupid for FREE in the App Store today 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.

Mar 6, 2022 • 54min
Say This To Get The Highest Response On Dating Apps ft. Melissa Hobley
In this week’s episode, I sit down with the CMO of OkCupid, Melissa Hobley. We discuss why everyone needs that outgoing friend, the reason after a break up is the best time to date, going through an addiction in the family, what we don't know about dating apps, dating app insider tips, how political we should be getting on apps, what gets the highest response rate on dating apps, and what is the hardest to respond to on dating apps. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss resetting expectations in an LTR, sending guys flowers, following the rules when you’re in the same group, how life gets better for women as we age, if my exes were at my wedding, how often is normal to have sex, and more. Sponsors: Curology.com/acme for your free 30 day trial Athleticgreens.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 Talkspace.com code ACME for $100 off your first month 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.