Best Phobe Podcasts (2026)

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From Situationship to Marriage: What Actually Changed 58:28

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3d ago58:28

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Blair West joins me to talk about timing, chemistry, and what actually makes a relationship last. We get into slow burns, dating someone who isn’t “ready,” and how to protect your heart without closing it off. Blair shares her real-life love story—from college crush to marriage—and what partnership looks like beyond the honeymoon phase. This one’s …

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When Your First Love Becomes Your Last 59:13

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In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Woods to talk about love, long-term relationships, and what it’s really like to grow up with your partner instead of dating around. We get into meeting your person young, navigating years of long distance, and how friendships shift when you’re the only one not in the dating trenches. Liz shares what she’s learned …

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The Hard Conversation That’s Making Our Marriage Stronger 47:20

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On this week's Cohosts For Life ep, we’re sharing a recent conversation about mental load, showing up differently in a relationship, and what it actually means to “step up.” Jake takes the lead on the mic as we talk about unlearning old patterns, sharing the doing, and why small, intentional actions matter more than big promises. We also introduce …

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45% of Men Have Never Approached a Woman 50:24

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It’s the first episode of 2026 and we’re starting with a real conversation about dating, happiness, and letting go of the timeline we thought we were on. Stella Stephanopoulos joins me to talk about being single without spiraling, why wanting a relationship isn’t the same as needing one, and what dating actually looks like when you stop chasing val…

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The Year I Slowed Down: Career Pressure, Marriage & Burnout (2025 EOY Ep) 1:03:16

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In our annual end-of-year episode, Camila Vola turns the mic on me for an honest reflection on a year defined by slowing down. We talk about career pressure, burnout, marathon setbacks, marriage, and the tension between real impact and chasing numbers. I share what I learned about boundaries, growth, and choosing meaning over metrics, plus the dati…

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Proof Love Existed Before Apps 48:23

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On this iconic Cohosts episode, we’re sharing your parents’ unreal meet-cute stories — from subway run-ins and blind dates to bars, churches, dorms, and everything in between. We also prep you for the biggest dating app day of 2026 with practical, low-pressure tips to help you show up intentionally without burning yourself out. Finally, we recap th…

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What We Wish We Knew Before Getting Married 56:45

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Jen Lauren is back for an honest conversation about what really happens after the wedding hype fades. Jen opens up about the emotional side of wedding planning, navigating family dynamics, money, and boundaries, and why the process can feel more traumatic than anyone prepares you for. We also talk running, wellness trends that are overrated, and wh…

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How to Spot Red Flags Early with a Former Military Interrogator 48:47

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I’m joined by Lena Sisco, former military interrogator and author of The 13 Power Moves of Dark Psychology, to break down how to spot lies, manipulation, and red flags early—especially in dating. We talk about why confidence can be misleading, how manipulators control conversations, and the subtle signs someone is lying or withholding information. …

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Jake’s Year in Review & a Jets Fandom Therapy Session 42:27

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This Cohosts for Life episode turns into Jake’s year in review, a Jets fandom therapy session, and a brainstorming spiral about the podcasts we’d start next year if motivation magically appeared. We cover the highs and lows of the year, the busiest week we’ve had in months, and just how bad we are at small talk. ALL links here (submit a question, d…

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Life in Your 30s Without a Plus One 46:07

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I’m joined by my friend Emily Griminger to talk about dating in your 30s when your life doesn’t look the way you thought it would. Emily shares how leaving the corporate world to start her own company changed the way she dates, what it’s been like navigating weddings and big milestones without a partner, and why being on a different timeline than h…

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What Every Women Needs to Know About Fertility in Her 20s & 30s 47:49

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I’m joined by Dr. Courtney Alexander, OB-GYN and women’s health expert, to break down what women actually need to know about fertility, birth control, and reproductive health in their 20s and 30s. We talk about the biggest myths fueling anxiety around age, timelines, and “falling behind,” and why so much of the information online is doing more harm…

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Did I End It Too Soon? Dating Regrets & One-Sided Convos 43:16

27d ago43:16

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Jake and I kick things off with life updates, including his big winnings at the casino, an influencer event I actually enjoyed, a running injury update, and a Taylor Swift debate. Then we get into listener questions about dating when conversations feel one-sided, wondering if you’re being too picky on early dates, and what to do when you end things…

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"How EMDR Therapy Saved My Dating Life" 50:33

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Maddy, friend and former SOP intern, joins the pod to talk about surviving a break-in, navigating trauma in your early 20s, and how EMDR therapy helped her finally feel safe again. Maddy opens up about the night a man broke into her bedroom, why healing wasn’t as simple as “moving on,” and how hypervigilance shaped her day-to-day life, dating, and …

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What Your Work Life Says About Your Love Life 49:26

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I’m joined by Emily Durham, recruiter, creator, and host of Clock In, to talk about the surprising overlap between careers and dating in your 20s and 30s. Emily shares how leaving corporate shifted the way she dates, why confidence at work affects confidence in relationships, and the patterns she sees in both job searches and love lives. We get int…

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Denominations in Satanism 18:33

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Exploring denominational criteria within Satanism. What counts, what doesn't, and why. Includes discussion of the Church of Satan, The Satanic Temple, Outsider Satanism, and more. Please visit us at http://hailsatanpodcast.com Also, find us on all social media platforms, as well as Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/hailsatan666…

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Am I Working Hard Enough? 47:03

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Jake and I catch up on life and our ongoing messiness at home before getting into a really honest conversation. I talk about seeing other podcasts share huge numbers and noticing my own growth has slowed, and how hard it has been not to compare myself. I also share what success feels like to me right now and how I am trying to build a career that s…

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How Losing Her Job Changed Her Entire Dating Life 51:30

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I’m joined by my friend Jude Cohen to talk about dating in your 30s and rebuilding your life after everything falls apart at once. Jude shares how losing her job and leaving the corporate world completely shifted the way she dates and sees herself. We get into her best and worst dating stories, from Third Date Club to a friends-with-benefits situat…

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I Had a Surrogate…and Then I Got Pregnant Too 52:46

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I’m joined by Alyssa Tucker, teacher, creator of @livefromsnacktime, and mom of two, to share her unexpected journey through infertility. After years of loss and failed IVF transfers, Alyssa and her husband pursued surrogacy, only for her to discover she was pregnant at the same time. We talk about IVF misconceptions, how surrogacy actually works, …

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Why Are Married Men Flirting With Me & Other Mixed Signals 44:35

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We're recording from Westchester while recovering from days of Thanksgiving meals and leftovers. We talk about having both of our families together for the first time and how grateful we are that everyone gets along so well. Jake shares an update on his injury, and we chat about supporting each other’s plans and giving each other space. We answer l…

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What Dating as a 34-Year-Old Guy Is Really Like 55:42

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In this Unfiltered, Harry comes back to talk about what dating, healing, and growing in your mid thirties has actually looked like for him this past year. We get into how friendships shift as everyone around you moves into new phases of life, what it feels like to be the single one in the group, and how he has learned to sit with discomfort instead…

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You, Your Husband and His Mother 55:39

2M ago55:39

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I’m joined by Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, couples therapist, author of You, Your Husband, and Your Mother-in-Law, and host of Dear Dr. Tracy, to dive into the messy and emotional dynamics of merging families. You don’t have to be married for this to resonate; these patterns show up in every relationship, and every couple can benefit from understanding the…

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The Stories We Never Told About Getting Fired 54:31

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We’re on week 3 of lockdown after Jake’s surgery and shockingly, we’re thriving. This week marks five years since we both got let go, so we’re diving into what those last few months looked like, what we felt in the moment, and how getting fired ended up being the turning point we didn’t know we needed. For the first time, I open up about why I was …

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What Moving On and Feeling Secure Actually Looks Like 49:33

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In this Unfiltered, a returning guest shares how she finally got over her ex and why getting under someone else wasn’t the whole story. After leaving a five-year relationship, she had to rebuild her confidence, rethink her standards, and figure out who she was without him. She opens up about dating again in her 30s, friendship shifts, loneliness, a…

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Are You “Doing the Work” or Just Performing It? with Therapist Rebecca Marcus 47:43

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Therapist Rebecca Marcus, LCSW, is back to talk about what it actually means to “do the work” in your love life. We unpack why awareness alone isn’t enough to break old patterns, how to tell the difference between real growth and just performing self-improvement, what to do if you’re doing everything “right” but still feel lonely, and whether it’s …

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Breaking News, Syracuse Recap & How Jake’s Really Doing 50:22

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I’m fresh off a total bucket list moment, going back to Syracuse to speak at the launch of their new Center for the Creator Economy, and I’m bringing you along for the whole thing. I also share some big news with Jake live on the podcast, and his reaction does not disappoint. Jake talks about not leaving the apartment for 11 days after his surgery,…

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Outsider Satanism: Wonder 37:58

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An essay expanding on Outsider Satanism’s value of Wonder, and the role of magic in satanic practice. Please visit us at http://hailsatanpodcast.com Also, find us on all social media platforms, as well as Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/hailsatan666By Joseph Rose

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Solo Q&A: "Help, My Best Friend Disappeared Into Their Relationship" 46:38

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In this solo Q&A, I’m answering your dating and life questions — from moving cities for love to figuring out if you’re settling in your career. We get into what to do when your best friend disappears into a new relationship, how to tell if someone actually likes you, and the truth about not having it all figured out at 29. I also share my thoughts …

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The Love Story You Didn’t See on Love Is Blind 1:02:03

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Kelly Chase (@chaselifewithkelly) opens up about what really happened after Love Is Blind, the trauma, the healing, and how she learned to love herself again. From people-pleasing to personal growth, she shares how therapy, mindset coaching, and deep self-work helped her rediscover her worth. We talked about rebuilding after being misunderstood, re…

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Is Having A Boyfriend Embarassing? 56:17

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Jake’s been recovering from surgery with nonstop movie marathons, while I got upsold by a facialist and found myself spiraling about Botox because everyone around me seems to be doing it. I’m also on the hunt for a new hobby now that my running era has ended (open to suggestions). This week, I’m heading up to Syracuse to speak on a college alum pan…

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What If You Haven’t Been Loved the Way You Deserve Yet? 47:02

2M ago47:02

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Heidi Friedman (@lovelessons104) went on 104 dates before finding the love of her life — and every single one taught her something new. A divorced mom of two (and now a bonus mom of two more), she opens up about realizing she was never truly in love with her ex-husband, rebuilding her confidence, and finally finding the kind of love she used to onl…

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What Running The NYC Marathon Actually Felt Like 1:26:35

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I trained for months dreaming of the NYC Marathon finish line… and instead found myself sitting on the side of the course having a panic attack at mile 6. In this episode, Jake and I break down everything — from the logistics and the high of those first few miles, to the moment everything changed, why I kept going, and what I learned from one of th…

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What Healthy Intimacy Actually Looks Like (& How To Built It) 56:04

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Most of us never learned how to talk about sex—so we assume everyone else just figured it out. Sex therapist Vanessa Marin and her husband Xander Marin join me to talk about what really makes intimacy last, why communication in the bedroom matters more than chemistry, and how to start conversations about sex before it becomes a problem. We dive int…

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Why Men Are Getting Dating Wrong—And What Women Actually Want 59:14

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Dating advice is everywhere, but most of it is useless. From ghosting after a “perfect” date to why playing hard to get always backfires, Logan Mahan—writer of Take It From a Woman at InsideHook—shares what women actually want, the mistakes men don’t realize they’re making, and the small shifts that can completely change your dating life. Follow Lo…

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Unlearning The Dating Rules That Are Keeping You Stuck 53:19

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So many of us were taught how to be chosen instead of how to choose. In this episode, writer, filmmaker, and podcast host Rory Uphold (Crimes of the Heart) joins me to talk about unlearning the dating rules that keep us stuck, why self-trust is the most underrated green flag, and how to finally stop settling for people who breadcrumb you. We dive i…

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Jake’s First Kiss & Other Things He Never Talks About 45:12

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Ilana is one week out from the marathon and feeling overwhelmed with everything happening at once. Jake asks how she’s holding up and shares how he’s feeling ahead of his surgery. We get into Jake’s dating history, the hilarious story of his first kiss, how his work schedule kept him from dating for years, and why we’re glad we didn’t meet any earl…

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How to Get Over A Crush 40:07

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I’m breaking down the exact things that helped me get over crushes I was never even technically with. From muting people like it’s a form of therapy to distracting myself with run clubs, puzzles, and absurdly dramatic TV shows, I’ve mastered the art of an emotional reset. If you’re spiraling over someone who was barely in your life, consider this y…

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Should You Stay or Should You Go? 52:32

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Dr. Molly Burrets called off her own wedding—and it changed everything. She shares the story of what led her to make that difficult decision, the self-reflection and work she realized she needed to do afterward, and how she eventually married the love of her life. We dive into the fear of shame and embarrassment that often comes with calling off a …

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My Friend Hooked Up With Someone’s Boyfriend — AITA? 49:25

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Jake and I are back reflecting on how good it feels to be surrounded by reliable people, the upgrades we’ve made to our apartment, and all the business ideas we’ve had but never acted on. Then we get into the big questions: did dating apps actually make dating easier or just more exhausting? Are you even allowed to date someone who’s allergic to yo…

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“What It’s Really Like to Be Single at 49” 50:26

3M ago50:26

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I’m joined by Judit, a 49-year-old woman living in Barcelona who has never been married and is opening up about what it’s really like to be single at this stage of life. She shares what she wishes she could tell her 30-year-old self about dating, how the landscape has shifted from pre-apps to today, and how she responds when people ask, “why are yo…

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A Closer Look at Women's Health 40:04

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If you’ve ever stressed about your biological clock or worried what your future fertility might look like, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Kirsten Karchmer, a reproductive health expert who’s worked with over 10,000 couples through infertility and founded Conceivable to make care more effective and accessible.We talk about the signs in your …

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“Sure, I Love Football” and Other Dating Lies We All Tell 41:59

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Ciao! We’re back from Italy and breaking down the highlights! Jake crushed it on the golf course while I ate spaghetti pomodoro every single day with no regrets. We talk about bringing your partner on a family trip, being creatures of habit, and then dive into your answers to my Instagram polls. If a relationship feels good but something is missing…

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Am I Settling or Just Being Realistic? 47:02

3M ago47:02

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In this solo episode, I get vulnerable about a big life change I’m going through and what it’s teaching me about growth, and timing. I break down two listener scenarios: one from someone in a long-term relationship wondering if they’re settling because the spark feels missing, and another from a single listener questioning whether to lower their st…

4M ago45:36

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Jake and I are officially in our new apartment (!!) and we’re unpacking all the highs and lows of moving week — including Ilana’s unexpected side gig babysitting our TaskRabbit’s kid. We also get into what it’s like being in the thick of marathon training, the gorgeous wedding we just went to, and our hot take on why wedding speeches matter way mor…