
Big Dating Energy
BIG DATING ENERGY is a playful, funny, and vulnerable podcast where licensed therapist Jeff Guenther, whom you may know as 'TherapyJeff,' talks to comedians, celebs, relationship experts, and every now and then an ex-partner about dating and relationship stuff. Come for the validation, stay for the painful and awkward self-disclosure. This podcast is a companion to the book 'BIG DATING ENERGY.' New episodes drop on Thursdays.Pre-Order your copy of Big Dating Energy!Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/
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Aug 8, 2024 • 56min
Should We All be Non-Monogamous?
This week, Jeff is joined by one half of the Double Teamed podcast, Niki, to convince everyone listening that you should all be non-monogamous. Okay, not really, but they do bust a whole bunch of negative non-monogamy myths. They also share what they love about non-monogamy, weigh in on some of the more common challenges, and offer some tools and guidance for folks who think they might be interested in trying non-monogamy on for themselves.Listen to Jeff's podcast Problem Solved here: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Keep up with Double Teamed Podcast:Website: doubleteamedpodcast.comInstagram: @doubleteamedpodcastTwitter: @doubleteamedpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleteamedpodcastOrder your copy of Big Dating Energy Available now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 1, 2024 • 59min
Sex, Intimacy, and ADHD with Leann Borneman
This week, Jeff is joined by Leann Borneman, LCSW, CST. Leann is a licensed psychotherapist, sexologist, and certified sex therapist who specializes in ADHD and sexuality. She talks with Jeff this week about how women with ADHD can feel empowered when it comes to sex, intimacy and their relationships.Listen to Jeff's podcast Problem Solved here: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Follow Leann on Instagram: @bornemanpsychotherapyLearn more about working with or learning from Leann: bornemancoaching.comOrder your copy of Big Dating Energy Available now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 25, 2024 • 44min
Unhinged Questions with Brett and Tiffany (Love is Blind, Season 4)
This week on Big Dating Energy, Brett and Tiffany from Love is Blind Season 4 bring their A-game to 15 of Jeff’s most unhinged questions. From secret social experiments to tricky wishes, Brett and Tiff laugh their way through Jeff’s wildest hypotheticals, showing off their playful banter and strong connection. But do any of Jeff’s questions throw these two out of sync? Listen to find out! Listen to Jeff's podcast Problem Solved here: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Keep up with the Browns: @tcpenny and @the.brettbrownOrder your copy of Big Dating Energy Available now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 18, 2024 • 49min
First Kiss, First Time, First Sex Party
This week is all about firsts! Ely Kreimendahl, Dan Savage and Zachary Zane share their best first time stories. Jeff shares a few firsts of his own, too. From first kisses, to first sex parties, there are so many memorable first times in this one.Listen to Jeff's podcast Problem Solved here: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Order your copy of Big Dating Energy Available now!Follow Ely Kreimendahl on Instagram: @elykreimendahlSubscribe to Ely’s SubstackRead Dan Savage's column, listen to Savage Lovecast, learn more about the HUMP! Festival and more here.Follow Zachary Zane on Instagram: @zacharyzane_Pick up Boyslut: A Memoir and ManifestoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 11, 2024 • 55min
Finding Food Freedom with Libby Supan
Libby Supan is a licensed therapist and certified intuitive eating coach who specializes in food and body issues, working to help women break the cycle of restrictive eating. She talks with Jeff this week about her personal journey as someone with an eating disorder and how she has used her lived experience to help others find food and body image freedom. Listen to Jeff's podcast Problem Solved here: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Order your copy of Big Dating Energy Available now!Learn more about Libby’s work: https://www.libbysupan.com/Follow Libby on Instagram @foodfreedomwithlibby and Tiktok @foodfreedomwithlibbySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 4, 2024 • 57min
Marrying a Stranger with Lindy Elloway
This week on Big Dating Energy, Jeff talks with Lindy Elloway, who you might remember from that reality TV show where she tied the knot with a total stranger and then had the world peeping into every moment of their marriage. Lindy spills the beans with Jeff about how things on screen compared to real life, the behind-the-scenes influence of producers on their day-to-day, and whether the whole experience has changed her outlook on love and marriage now.Get your tickets for Big Dating Energy: Jeff Guenther, LPC (@TherapyJeff) in Conversation with Zach Noe Towers at 92Y - Wednesday, July 10th!Listen to Jeff's podcast Problem Solved here: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Follow Lindy on Instagram: @lively.lindyPre-order your copy of Big Dating Energy: How to Create Lasting Love by Tapping Into Your Authentic Self - July 9th, 2024Subscribe to Jeff’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/therapyjeffSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 27, 2024 • 36min
Big Dating Energy - Chapter One
This week, you’re in for a treat! Jeff’s reading the first chapter of his new book, this podcast’s namesake, Big Dating Energy. Listen along as Jeff reads from the book and provides some behind-the-scenes commentary. And then head to the link below to pre-order your copy. It comes out so soon!Listen to Jeff's podcast Problem Solved here: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Pre-order your copy of Big Dating Energy: How to Create Lasting Love by Tapping Into Your Authentic Self - out July 9th, 2024Subscribe to Jeff’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/therapyjeffSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 20, 2024 • 56min
Alli Goldberg Is a Fun Person Having a Fun Time
Alli Goldberg is a comedian and the creator and host of the live dating show, Love Isn’t Blind. She joins Jeff this week to talk about making live love connections, going through mens’ phones, red flags, green flags, and why she might believe in soulmates.Listen to Jeff's podcast Problem Solved here: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Subscribe to Jeff’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/therapyjeffPre-order your copy of Big Dating EnergyKeep up with all things Alli Goldberg: https://www.allisongoldberg.com/Follow Alli on Instagram: @alli_goldiCatch Love Isn’t Blind on the road: https://www.loveisntblind.co/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 13, 2024 • 51min
Is Modern Love a Mess? with Todd Baratz
Todd Baratz is a certified sex therapist, a licensed psychotherapist, and author whose book How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind is out now! He joins Jeff this week to talk about what makes modern love so messy, whether or not “right person, wrong time” is really thing, and if the honeymoon period can last forever. Plus, Jeff puts him through a round of “Is This a Red Flag?”Listen to Jeff's podcast Problem Solved here: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Subscribe to Jeff’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/therapyjeffPre-order your copy of Big Dating EnergyKeep up with Todd Baratz: toddbaratz.comFollow Todd on Instagram: @yourdiagnonsenseOrder How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind: Forget the Fairy Tale and Get RealSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 6, 2024 • 59min
Laughing in Your Relationship with Olivia de Recat
Author and illustrator Olivia de Recat, known for her work in The New Yorker, discusses the importance of humor in relationships with Jeff. They cover rescue attempts, being the funny one in a relationship, and tactics like assigning fault percentages in conflicts. Olivia shares insights from her book 'Drawn Together: Illustrated True Love Stories' and promotes the audiobook version.
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