When it came to dating, Aly Tadros was used to hiding the messy parts of her life. “Why even bother? As soon as a guy finds out about my baggage, he bolts,” she wrote in her Modern Love essay.
That is, until Dan from OkCupid came along. His dating profile read: “I’m a feminist. I respect women while simultaneously enjoy dominating them.” That was the start ... Show More
Today
A Therapist’s Emotional Tool Kit for a Better Holiday Season
<p>The holiday season is upon us. It’s a wonderful time, but if we’re being honest, it’s also a little stressful. Whether you’re worried about hosting a big family gathering, talking with cousins who have very different perspectives on politics or awkward questions from prying au ... Show More
44m 7s
Nov 19
There's a Better Way for Couples to Talk About Money
<p>According to Ramit Sethi, a personal finance author and coach, a lot of couples get stuck bickering about everyday purchases. If you’re hung up on what’s in the cart at Target, or who’s buying too many iced teas on the way to work, Sethi says you’re missing the bigger picture, ... Show More
42m 47s
Nov 12
On Our Third Date, I Asked for a Joint Bank Account
<p>Janene Lin loathed the moment when the dinner bill would hit the table. When her date would pay, she felt like her love was for sale. Splitting the bill felt like no one had anything at stake. Most of the time, she would pay the bill herself, but that left her feeling uncared- ... Show More
45m 54s
Oct 2023
He Cheated But I Love Him
(VIDEO PODCAST AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE) For the first time online, Alix shares the sad intricacies of her first heartbreak. She details the on and off relationship she shared with an older guy, referred to as “Chad”, and the mistakes they made along the way. She remembers a time she ... Show More
50m 56s
Feb 2020
Greg Behrendt: Stop Settling and Start Dating Smarter
<p>Comedian, musician and co-author of <em>He's Just Not That Into You,</em> Greg Behrendt and his wife Amiira Ruotola explain why they believe so many women lower their standards when it comes to dating. Together, they share the biggest mistake women make in dating, what single ... Show More
37m 4s
May 2024
BDSM, kink, Femdom and pop culture with Edge Play author and journalist Jane Boon
The conversation starts out with the enduring fascination with “bad girls” - the women who are non-traditional, often sex workers or women that claim their social and/or sexual autonomy.
Jane talks about the role of sex and sex workers in shaping the culture … especially in term ... Show More
24m 49s
Nov 2023
Sexuality, Relationships & Boundaries
This week we have another episode from the archives! This week, Madeline explores the nuisances of her sexuality, society’s obsession with labels and the importance of setting your OWN boundaries in a relationship.
Madeline candidly opens up about coming out to her Dad at the ag ... Show More
24m 31s
Feb 2024
How Tumblr Memes Became Political Ideas: Katherine Dee decodes the manosphere, Tumblr feminism, anime activism, and more
<p><em><strong>Paid subscribers get full access to my interview with Katherine Dee.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>The first half of this episode is available to all listeners. To hear the entire conversation, become a paying subscriber <a href= "https://bit.ly/3s4qKWV">here</a ... Show More
49m 23s
Apr 2023
How to Be Radically Content with Jamie Varon
Jamie Varon did <em>a lot</em> of work to get over limiting beliefs, get out of societal pressures, and get honest with what she really wants out of her life. Now, she's helping thousands of women change their lives too with her Instagram posts and bestselling memoir, <em>Radical ... Show More
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