Hey, flirty! With new episodes dropping every week, Flirtations is your go-to resource for getting out of your head and into the flirt! I’m so excited to bring you classic conversations on timeless dating questions around pacing, communication, and confidence ... with a unique Flirt Coach perspective! You can expect thought provoking, inclusive conversations with an array of guests and much, much more. Let’s flirt! You can connect with me on Flirtstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminca ...
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99. The People Pleasing Episode! with Natalie Lue
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1:00:14Coming up on this episode for Flirtations, we welcome Natalie Lue, the host of the Baggage Reclaim Sessions podcast and the author of five books, including The Joy of Saying No, to have a conversation with us about people pleasing! Natalie is a leading voice on boundaries and people-pleasing, helping people understand how their emotional baggage in…
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98. Neurodivergence and Dating with Mady Snyder
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56:08Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking about neurodivergence and dating with our guest, Mady Snyder, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in working with late-diagnosed neurodivergent individuals and couples! Whew, I am so ready! Dating is a complex journey for most, but for those with neurodivergence, it can prese…
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97. The Nervous System and Getting off the Rollercoaster of Emotions in Dating with Jessica Maguire
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56:37Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we're joined by Jessica Maguire, a renowned expert in nervous system regulation and repair, and author of the book The Nervous System Reset, to have a conversation with us about not only healing the nervous system - but healing the connection with ourselves in the process. First, we explore what often gets …
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96. Reclaiming Yourself: Healing from Abusive Relationships with Ashley Maland
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54:00Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Ashley Maland, Host of the "This Is Where We Heal" Podcast, to have a conversation with us about the complex journey of surviving an abusive relationship. We'll uncover how to begin healing from abusive and toxic relationships—whether it’s domestic violence, sexual assault, or the emotional scars…
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95. How to Not Settle in Dating with Dr. Brianna Diorio
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55:52Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking about how to not settle in dating with relationship coach, doctor of integrative medicine, and host of the Brianna Approved podcast, it’s Dr. Brianna Diorio! We've got a lot to get to today and here’s what you can expect! First, we'll explore what it really means to “settle” in dating and the …
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94. Dating with Emotional Freedom: Embodiment and Healing the Nervous System with Eliah Prichard
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54:27Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re going on a transformative journey of embodied healing with Eliah Prichard, Founder of the Feel Good Membership and Host of the Self Expression Love Podcast! Today, we explore what it means to truly feel safe in your body. Eliah guides us through the art of self-expression through embodiment as a way t…
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93. Beyond the Chase: Flirting, Masculinity, and Modern Dating with Connell Barrett
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51:41Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Connell Barrett, a men’s dating coach, author, speaker, and host of the How to Get a Girlfriend Podcast, to have a conversation with us about dating as a straight guy, masculinity, and what women are looking for, but not in a mansplainy way, absolutely not! Basically if you’re straight, stick aro…
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92. Empowered Intimacy: Sexual Confidence, Expression and Freedom with Lola Jean
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57:58Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Lola Jean, a multifaceted sex educator, fetish wrestler, and world record holder to the show for a conversation about sexual confidence, empowerment, and freedom! We'll explore whether sexual confidence is an innate gift or a skill that can be developed (hint: if you don’t feel like or aren’t sur…
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91. Celebrity Energy and Becoming the Ultimate Attractor with Whitney Uland
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51:43Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, I'm thrilled to kickoff a transformative episode with celebrity coach Whitney Uland about how you can harness the power of celebrity energy to become the ultimate attractor in your dating life! We'll get into what celebrity energy really is, how heart-brain coherence can supercharge your authenticity, and w…
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90. From Body Dysmorphia to Self Love in Dating with Daniel O'Shaughnessy
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59:02Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re gonna do some healing with our guest Daniel O'Shaughnessy—a mindset coach, nutritionist, and author—who is here to have a conversation with us about self-love and body dysmorphia. Inside, we explore how to break free from toxic relationship patterns and stop searching for love in all the wrong places—…
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Flirtini #15: Are They Flirting or Being Nice? with Jenna Anderson
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26:02Coming up in this Flirtini, we’re asking the question, "Are they flirting, or just being nice?" It’s a tale as old as time in the flirt and today, we’re gonna help you figure this out as we welcome friendship coach Jenna Anderson to the show! Fueled by a real life flirt at TJ Maxx, we’ll break down how to tell if someone’s flirting with you and why…
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89. Friendships, Connection, and Our Social Networks in the Modern World with Anna Goldfarb
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55:58Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Anna Goldfarb to the show, a journalist, speaker, and author of the book "Modern Friendship, How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections” to have a conversation with us about friendship - and so much more! So much to get to as we take on friendship in adulthood and the modern phenomenon many of us…
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88. Red Flags, Green Flags, and Why We Date the People We Do with Dr. Joe Kort
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52:17Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re diving deep into the psychology of attraction, the patterns that shape our relationships, and how we can make more conscious choices in dating - and in love. We welcome Dr. Joe Kort, a psychotherapist, author, and relationship expert, who will help us understand why we date the people we do. We'll ope…
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87. Flirting and Dating IRL (in real life)! with Ilana Dunn
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55:41Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Ilana Dunn to the show, a dating expert and host of the Seeing Other People podcast, to have a conversation with us about meeting people in real life! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! We’ll open with hearing about the shifts Ilana made in her dating life to meet her now husband, early rel…
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86. Elevate Your Consciousness: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, and Limiting Beliefs with Terry Brown
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47:19Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking about the mind-body-soul connection with our guest, yoga teacher and co-owner of Triad Yoga, Terry Brown! Together, we’re exploring how mindfulness and self-awareness can help us transcend limiting beliefs, elevate our consciousness, and allow us to step into a deeper relationship with ourselv…
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85. Breaking the "Rules" of Dating with Alison Wellington
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49:23Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re throwing out the rulebook and breaking the so-called “rules” of dating with certified dating coach Alison Wellington! From how soon is too soon to ask, “What are you looking for?” to why matching energy might actually be holding you back, we’re challenging the norms and rethinking dating strategy. We’…
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84. Spring Equinox Dating Horoscope with Fernie!
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55:58Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, spring has sprung (more or less), and with it comes a fresh new season of flirting, romance, and dating possibilities! On the show today is Flirtation’s in-house astrologer, fortune teller, and magic mystic, Fernie, to share with us what the stars have in store for our love lives and how to align with the e…
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Flirtini #14: Self-Expression, Finding Dates, and Building Community Through Fashion with Rae Raire
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35:31Coming up in this Flirtini, we have certified personal style Rae Raire on the show as we explore the intersection of style, self-expression, community, and validation. How might we blend all of these topics together, you may ask? Great question, but this is Flirtations and we work magic over here! We’re going to be looking at how we often dress for…
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83. Is Dating a Game of Luck? with Benjamin, the Flirt Coach!
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34:00Coming up in this episode of Flirtations, it’s a solo one as I’ll be breaking down what luck in dating really means and answering some of your most asked dating questions. Like ... Is finding love really just a roll of the dice, or do we have more control than we think? What about right person, wrong time? How much does timing have to do with it? A…
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82. Life After Love: Dating Again After a Long-Term Relationship, Part 2 with Sadie Marie
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42:47Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, it’s Part 2 of our conversation with dating coach and podcast host Sadie Marie as we ask the question, is there life after love? And hell yah there is! In this conversation, we talk about dating without a long-term relationship in mind, including how to build a roster. We also cover flirting strategies, how…
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81. Life After Love: Dating Again After a Long-Term Relationship, Part 1 with Sadie Marie
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51:14Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re asking the question, “Is there life after love?” Spoiler alert: Hell Yah! With our guest, podcast host and dating coach Sadie Marie, we explore what it means to date after a major breakup, the challenges that come with it, and how to embrace new experiences with confidence. Starting over after a divor…
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80. Dating Non-Monogamous, Sex, and Body Confidence with Alexa Andre
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53:54Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Alexa Andre, a sexologist and host of the In Bed With Alexa podcast, to have a conversation with us about body confidence and dating non-mongamously! Today, we’ll get into what it really means to date non-monogamously, how to set clear and respectful boundaries, and how to approach dating in this…
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Flirtini #13: Dating and Flirting as a Boomer! with Pam Wood
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30:56Dating after caregiving comes with its own unique challenges and opportunities, and in this Flirtini, we’re diving into what it’s like to reenter the dating world as a boomer! I’m joined by voiceover artist and communications enthusiast Pam Wood, who shares her personal experience of dating as a boomer after caregiving. We talk about where to meet …
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79. Dating Intuitively and How to Talk to the Universe with Emily Dexter
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55:54Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking to the universe y’all! With our incredible guest, psychic activator and historical medium Emily Dexter, we’re connecting to our inner magic and dating intuitively. Have you ever felt like there’s a deeper wisdom inside you, just waiting to be heard? Have you ever struggled to trust yourself an…
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78. Conflict, Differences, and Do the Little Things Matter? with Carrie Cohen
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58:17Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking about conflict, differences, and do the little things matter! With our guest, psychotherapist and marriage coach Carrie Cohen, we get going right away with the question, why do opposites attract? How can we make our differences work for us in dating and relationships? Carrie has a great breakd…
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77. How to Make Friends and Build Friendships with Danielle Bayard Jackson
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56:31Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking connection, vulnerability, and the importance of friendship with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson! Friendships are one of the most essential and beautiful parts of life, yet can sometimes feel complicated, messy, and downright hard to navigate. Don’t worry, we got you! A few of the qu…
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76. The Art of Being You with Justin Schuman
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54:29Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’ve got authenticity and personal branding expert Justin Schuman on the show to have an unbelievable conversation with us about the art of being you. From the fear of being 'too much' to the sometimes complex practice of being authentic, we’ll explore what it means to be you and how owning who you are can…
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75. Hyperindependence and Hypervigilance in Dating with Ilyse Kennedy and Lindsay Camp
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58:02Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking about trauma and how our experiences shape the way we approach dating, relationships, and even our own self-worth. We have two incredible guests for this conversation, Ilyse Kennedy, a psychotherapist and Lindsay Camp, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to explore trauma and how trauma …
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74. Un-Valentine's Day: A Quest for Love with Benjamin, the Flirt Coach!
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27:56Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, it's the Un-Valentine's Day episode! But this isn't going to be like a regular episode. Today, we’re going on a quest for love and playing a game of Candyland… but with a dating twist. Picture this: you’re on a colorful adventure through the world of romance, navigating everything from first dates to heartb…
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73. The Neuroscience of the Crush with Nicole Vignola
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53:25Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we have neuroscientist and author Nicole Vignola on the show as we talk about the neuroscience of the crush! Have you ever wondered what’s really happening in your brain when you have a crush? Nicole gives us all the details and breaks down the difference between a crush, limerence, and obsession. How can y…
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72. Chemistry, Kinks, and Communication in the Bedroom with Jonah Wheeler
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48:58Coming up in this episode of Flirtations, we’re joined by Jonah Wheeler to explore the art of developing chemistry in the bedroom and how to create deeper, more connected experiences with your partner or partners. We’ll answer questions about verbal play, dom/sub dynamics as a kink, butt play, and how to embrace the journey of physical intimacy by …
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71. What to Do When They Pull Back with Jonathan Van Viegen
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53:16Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’ve got couples therapist Johnathan Van Viegen on the show as we take on the pull back. You know, the experience you’ve maybe had when you’re dating someone, and then their energy shifts and they seem to pull back? Or maybe that person has been you?! Why does this happen and how can we approach it without…
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70. The Seven Things to Look For in a Partner with the Dateable Podcast
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57:31Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we have Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick, the dynamic duo behind the Dateable podcast and the new book, “How to Be Dateable,” to have a conversation with us about, well, dating! Julie and Yue will share with us today the 7 things that matter when looking for a partner and why connection and compatibility goes way…
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69. Let's Talk About Sex: Libidos, Desire, and Connection with Hannah Deindorfer
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55:56Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we have Hannah Deindorfer, the Libido Fairy!, on the show to explore with us physical intimacy, libidos, and sex in dating! Up for discussion are questions around consent, desire, and the touch barrier, and we'll play in the space of intimacy here as we talk about different ways to connect with your partner…
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68. Dating After Sexual Assault with Claire Perelman
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53:54Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, I’m joined by certified sex Claire Perelman for an important conversation about dating after sexual assault. Together, we explore the complexities of reclaiming your sense of self in dating and relationships while navigating boundaries, consent, and personal healing. I also share my own story, opening up ab…
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67. Depression and Dating with Kaleigh Smith
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57:08Coming up in this episode of Flirtations, registered psychotherapist Kaleigh Smith is back on the show for an honest conversation about depression and dating! We'll explore what depression really feels like, how it can impact our ability to connect with others, and the unique challenges it brings to forming and maintaining relationships. I also ope…
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66. Attachment Theory and How to Develop Secure Attachments in Dating with Lauren Zamora
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57:10Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we have licensed marriage and family therapist and dating coach Lauren Zamora to talk about one of the hottest topics when it comes to dating and relationships — attachment theory. We’re breaking down what attachment theory is, how our attachment styles develop and the different types, and what it truly mea…
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64. Wear Your Confidence: Flirting Through Personal Style with Mark King and Matt King
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55:37Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’ve got Mark King and Matt King as we flirt with personal style! Mark and Matt have got soooo much for you inside as we explore what having style even means and how you can feel crazy, sexy, cool, and confident in what you wear! Don’t have a personal style? We got you and by the end of the episode, you wi…
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65. From Anxious to Secure: How I Healed My Anxious Attachment with Mimi Watt
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55:12It's Attachment Theory Week on Flirtations! Coming up on this episode, we welcome dating coach Mimi Watt to the show to share her story of going from anxious to secure as we explore the world of anxious attachment in dating! Mimi breaks down how our attachment styles form and why understanding your attachment style can be a total game-changer in yo…
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Flirtini #12: Flirting at a Coffeeshop! with Sommer Morel
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26:18Today's Flirtini takes place at a coffeeshop as we talk about flirting ... at a coffeeshop! There are three places* you ask for for flirting tips the most and the coffeeshop is one of them! For this conversation, we welcome coffee educator, entrepreneur, and former barista Sommer Morel to the show as we answer your flirting questions! Why are these…
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63. Life, Love, and What Matters Most with Rita Smith
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43:41Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, I'm thrilled to introduce my dear friend Rita! In this heartwarming conversation, Rita, who now I know I’m not supposed to share a lady’s age, but it comes out in the episode that she’s 95 and ya’ll, Rita is gonna share her invaluable insights on love, relationships, and what truly matters most in life. Rit…
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62. Decoding Communication in Dating with Molly McPherson
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49:58Coming up in this episode of Flirtations, we welcome crisis communications strategist and PR guru Molly McPherson to the show as we decode communication! Molly and I discuss essential communication strategies for handling those sometimes hard and awkward, yet necessary, conversations in dating, like how to talk about past relationships and what to …
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61. The Manifestation Episode! with Sarah Perl
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48:29Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we welcome the Hot High Priestess, Sarah Perl, to the show! Sarah is a manifestation expert and in this conversation, she will share how you can use manifestation to harness the power of the universe - and the power within you - to create your dream dating life and relationships! We’ll learn about what mani…
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60. Your Winter Solstice + New Year's Dating Horoscope with Fernie!
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57:11Coming up on this episode of Flirtatations, we’re going to have a magical time as Fernie, our favorite mystic and fortune teller, is back on the show for our winter solstice and new year's dating horoscope! The longest night of the year has passed us and we'll explore the cosmic energies that will influence our dating lives heading into the new yea…
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59. Under the Mistletoe: Your Holiday Flirting and Dating Guide, Pt. 2 with Madison Brandt
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41:43Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, it’s part two answering more of your holiday dating questions with dating coach and podcast host Madison Brandt! Today, we’re talking about traveling together for the first time as a new couple or maybe you're figuring things out, and whether or not you invite your maybe new date to the company holiday part…
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58. Under the Mistletoe: Your Holiday Flirting and Dating Guide, Pt. 1 with Madison Brandt
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39:17Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we've got a festive episode for you with Madison Brandt, host of the Deeptalk Podcast back on the show! With the holiday season in full swing, we're answering your most pressing dating questions you might face during this time of year. In part one of the first ever two part episode, we’ll be talking about b…
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Flirtini #11: How the Leopard Got it's Spots
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8:25I've got an original short story for you in this Flirtini! No heads up about what to expect. If you've got ten minutes, I hope you'll give this episode a listen and if you're streaming on Spotify or YouTube where comments are enabled, please let me know what you think! Then don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite po…
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57. Overcoming Dating Burnout: Breaks, Boundaries, and Staying Hopeful with Michelle Mouhtis
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53:27Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Michelle Mouhtis to the show for a conversation about dating burnout and staying hopeful navigating the battlefield that is modern dating! With the endless swiping, messaging, and meeting up, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted by the dating scene. Yet today, we hope to make this whole da…
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56. Unlocking Your True Self: Exploring the Enneagram in Dating with Marilyn Wolf
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51:41Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re diving deep into the Enneagram with our special guest, retired psychotherapist and Enneagram expert Marilyn Wolf! Together, we'll discover how and why the Enneagram is a powerful tool for self-awareness, ultimately helping you develop deeper connections and more fulfilling relationships! We’ll start b…
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Flirtini #10: Flirting at the Gym! with Jonathan Tylicki
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30:31There are some questions I get every Flirt Friday. And one of those questions is, “How do I flirt at the gym?” Welp, that’s what this Flirtini is all about as we break a sweat and break the ice! Inside the episode, we welcome fitness instructor and personal trainer Jonathan Tylicki to the show to help answer all of your flirting at the gym related …
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