What makes you attracted to one person and not another? We're talking with Dr. Paul Eastwick about his work at the UC Davis Attraction Lab about how people form and maintain relationships. We discuss how ideal partner preferences play into partner selection. why we often think we know what we want when we don't, and the secret of when attraction can build ov ... Show More
May 29
How To Not Abandon Yourself In Dating & Relationships: What We Learned The Hard Way (So You Don't Have To)
We often think being a good partner means putting someone else first—but what happens when you lose yourself in the process? In this episode, we’re unpacking self-abandonment in relationships and the subtle ways people sacrifice their needs, boundaries, and identity for the sake ... Show More
24m 31s
May 26
S22E16: How To Navigate Uncertainty (In Dating) w/ Simone Stolzoff
If one things for certain, there's a lot of uncertainty in dating, relationships, and the world right now. We're joined by journalist and author Simone Stolzoff to talk about why people struggle so much with uncertainty and how this shows up in our romantic relationships. We're d ... Show More
59m 58s
Sep 2025
Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 1
<p>Many love stories end when the characters are still in the heady, euphoric early stages of a relationship. But what comes <i>after </i>that intoxicating first phase of love is over? Today, we kick off a new series on the challenges specific to long-term relationships. We'll ta ... Show More
1h 41m
Sep 2025
I'm Bi Now (w/ Jenson Titus)
Comedian, clown, and artist Jenson Titus (of @VeryGayPaint) tells Nicole what it was like to date someone who's in the process of transitioning. The experience made him realize he’s bi, and left him feeling “more queer” than ever. He talks about the challenges of having a "Very G ... Show More
49m 13s
Jan 2025
Why Dating Feels IMPOSSIBLE: Physical Attraction, Can’t Commit & Why You’re Single! Kait and JJ
On today’s episode we have Christian dating coaches, Kait and JJ, on to discuss the downfall of men in our society, does attraction in relationships matter, why is divorce on the rise, and what Does God want for godly relationships? Thanks for listening! We’ll see you back here F ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2025
What the movies get right (and wrong) about relationships, with Paul Eastwick, PhD, and Eli Finkel, PhD
For many of us, movies offer our earliest lessons in love and help shape our expectations about what romance and relationships might look like. Relationship researchers Paul Eastwick, PhD, and Eli Finkel, PhD, are cohosts of the podcast “Love Factually,” where they use psychology ... Show More
38m 47s
Sep 2025
Sex Talk Got Me Fired (w/ Rachel Bilson)
Actress Rachel Bilson (The O.C., Broad Ideas) once lost a job over something she said on a podcast. She tells Nicole what that was like, current cancel culture, and why “free speech” doesn’t always apply to everyone. Rachel shares some of her wildest dating stories, from terrible ... Show More
47m 24s
Feb 2025
What Is A Negative Couples Cycle?
A negative couples cycle is a recurring pattern of interaction in which partners react to each other’s protective moves, escalating conflict rather than addressing the underlying emotions. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren illustrate how miscommunication and emotional defenses—such as cr ... Show More
45m 11s
Jan 2025
135. Lauryn & Michael Bosstick: The Unfiltered Truth About Running a Business With Your Spouse
Building a business is hard. Building it with your spouse is supposedly impossible. Yet, Lauryn and Michael Bosstick turned their 12-year-old playground romance into a successful digital media empire, The Skinny Confidential, that proves love and business can be a winning combina ... Show More
1h 16m
Jan 2025
Dr. Rhonda Patrick On Why Exercise Fuels The Brain, How Microplastics Poison The Body, & The Science Of Fitness
Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a renowned scientist, researcher, and the founder of FoundMyFitness. This conversation explores how exercise enhances brain function—upending old beliefs about lactate—while examining new research on microplastics’ accumulation in our bodies and practical wa ... Show More
2h 46m
Apr 2025
Harvard Professor Reveals The Secret To Lasting Love & Happiness - Arthur Brooks - #931
Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author. Can romance and love be decoded? From falling in and out of love to finding “the one,” what does the science say about what makes someone a good partner, best friend, and lifelong companion? Expe ... Show More
2h 2m