Shaun Galanos aka The Love Drive is back on the pod and we are fighting! Well, not really but we discuss my strict dating program and what he agrees or disagrees with. It’s a fun one!

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Chapters

05:34 Dating in 2026: Instagram Rules, Red Flags & Phone Privacy

11:36 First-Date Etiquette Debates: Seats, Towels, Kids, TikTok & Second Locations

25:30 Dating “Cut” List: Periods, Doors, Dancing & Walking You Home

29:24 Listener Q&A: Sex Timing, Orgasms, and “If He Wanted To, He Would”

38:47 Trauma, Sobriety & Psychedelic Journeys + Final Cuts & Wrap-Up

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On today’s bonus solo episode, I talk about merging finances, wedding spending, prenups, when to have these money conversations with a partner, how to get free perks towards your honeymoon, who should be paying for what, and so much more.

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Chapters

00:43 Talking Money in Relationships

04:01 Navigating Financial Transparency

11:15 Combining Finances and Joint Accounts

19:09 Planning for the Future

25:44 Maximizing Rewards with Hyatt Credit Card

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Today we are telling lies with Carola Lovering, the author of Tell Me Lies which is now a MAJOR television show. We discuss the inspiration behind the book, if intense chemistry is a warning sign, why it’s easier to treat ourselves badly in college, how we’re feeling about this season so far, being new moms, and so much more.

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Chapters:

02:09 Romantic Gestures and Card Etiquette

05:55 Meeting the Husband and College Memories

26:52 Discussing the Show's Dark Moments

28:26 Toxic Relationships and Personal Experiences

39:29 Motherhood: The Journey from Zero to Three Kids

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Alison Wellington is a certified dating coach who has come to put us in our place. We discuss her own love journey and how she became a coach, harmful dating advice, red (and green) flags people ignore, when to discuss sexual needs, bringing up “next steps,” how you can put in the work to get results in dating, where to meet men in person, and so much more.

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Chapters

04:45 Navigating Relationships and Timelines

08:07 Common Dating Issues and Misconceptions

22:47 Understanding the Three Tiers of Social Spaces

25:04 Navigating Relationships and Reconnecting

29:43 Red Flags and Green Flags in Dating

33:05 Communicating Needs and Setting Expectations

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My high school bestie Liz is on the podcast today! We discuss everything from what we were like in high school, to her husband being her first ever boyfriend, becoming a mom, what rules she broke, how we’ve maintained our friendship throughout the years, and so much more.

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Chapters

00:49 High School Memories and Friendship

13:16 Meeting John and Love Stories

27:54 Pros and Cons of All-Girls High School

29:08 Navigating Relationships with Guys

36:37 Motherhood + Audience Questions

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My sister Allie joins me virtually to talk about everything and nothing at the same time. We get into procedures we will do as we age, what we were like in high school, postpartum feels, shopping addictions, screen time, the difference between 1 and 2 kids, and so much more.

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00:24 Life with a Newborn

02:44 Balancing Work and Family

03:52 Parenting Challenges and Reflections

22:59 Navigating Early Motherhood Challenges

26:22 Parenting Insights and Reflections

29:52 Health, Wellness, and Personal Goals

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Baby Daisy is here! I am talking all about the beginning of Daisy’s life and our NICU experience. Then, we get into the 3-3-3 rule of 3 weeks, 3 months, and 3 years.

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00:28 Life Update: Becoming a Mom of Two

01:41 Unexpected Delivery: Daisy's Birth Story

08:30 NICU Experience: Challenges and Emotions

12:19 Reflections on Motherhood and NICU

19:07 Daisy Comes Home: Joy and Relief

19:54 The Three Week, Three Month, Three Year Rule

22:17 Relationship Milestones and Advice

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Samantha Diamond is the co-founder and CEO of Bird&Be, the modern fertility brand transforming how people approach reproductive health. We discuss her PCOS diagnosis, what people need to change about their lifestyle when trying to conceive, biggest fertility misconceptions, how she found out about her miscarriage, and so much more.

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Chapters

10:25 Navigating Miscarriage and Emotional Impact

19:55 Exploring Naturopathic Medicine and Fertility

21:09 Holistic Approach to Fertility and Pregnancy

22:46 Understanding Naturopathic Medicine

24:33 Preparing for Parenthood: Health and Lifestyle Tips

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