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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.