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 ...
…
continue reading
Benjamin Camras Podcasts
All humans have emotional baggage, and yet, so many of us are unaware of what we're carrying until we hit a low point, experience a health crisis, or recognise that we're in a painful pattern with our relationships or how we feel about and treat ourselves. Natalie Lue expands her popular blog Baggage Reclaim into podcast form with a weekly show about how to live and love with more self-esteem by unpacking, decluttering and tidying up our excess emotional baggage. It's time to reclaim yoursel ...
…
continue reading
The Flirtinis are BACK and this one is all about "Tips for a First Date!" Here's what you can expect from this Flirtini: ➡️ First date communication (planning the date and confirming the date) ➡️ What you can wear and dating mindset ➡️ Where you can go/what you can do for a date ➡️ How you can greet each other ➡️ Conversation tips/what to talk abou…
…
continue reading

1
131. Beyond the Checklist: Values Based Dating with Kelsea Warren
1:00:29
1:00:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:29Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking values based dating with Kelsea Warren! Picture this: you date based on timing, chemistry, or pressure—like friends settling down or feeling like you’re running out of time. While this can all be very real, what if dating wasn’t about chasing a spark or checking boxes, and instead was about gr…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 299: The Underdog Advantage: Breaking Cycles with Keeley Taverner
55:59
55:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:59Natalie talks with psychotherapist Keeley Taverner about her journey from Ikea checkout to successful therapy practice, narcissism, social mobility when dating, and why being the underdog can be your greatest advantage in creating the life you want. Episode show notes: https://baggagereclaim.co.uk/299 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/b…
…
continue reading
Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re diving into a topic that I know many of you wonder about, but don’t always say out loud: friend crushes. You know the feeling—when someone who started out as “just a friend” suddenly makes your heart race, or when you catch yourself asking: could we be more? To explore this fascinating—and sometimes c…
…
continue reading

1
129. The Anxious/Avoidant Dynamic in Dating with Carly Ann
58:52
58:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:52Coming up on this episode of Flirations, we’re joined by Carly Ann, a therapist and attachment expert, here to have a conversation with us about the anxious/avoidant dynamic in dating! We’ll talk about why this duo happens so often in dating, how to spot the difference between lovebombing and genuine interest, are they avoidant or not interested, a…
…
continue reading

1
128. Connection vs. Attachment with Dr. Janine O'Brien
1:01:27
1:01:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:27Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re answering one of the biggest questions in dating! Are we actually connecting — or just attaching? Joining us Dr. Janine O’Brien, a psychologist, educator, and trauma-informed relationship specialist, who helps people untangle their attachment patterns and build more secure, meaningful relationships. W…
…
continue reading

1
127. Codependency in Dating with Vanessa Bennett
56:23
56:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:23Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re going into the world of codependency with Vanessa Bennett! Vanessa is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a sought-after speaker, co-host of the hit podcast Cheaper Than Therapy, and author of the new book The Motherhood Myth. Her work shines a light on how generational trauma, societal expectat…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 298: Stop Feeding Your Worry Goldfish: Finding Calm in Uncertain Times
27:17
27:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:17Natalie talks about managing anxiety, breaking worry cycles, and returning to yourself after difficult times. Episode show notes: https://baggagereclaim.co.uk/298 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast 'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.bagga…
…
continue reading

1
126. Hookup Culture Uncovered with Dr. Lisa Wade
50:35
50:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:35Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Wade, a sociologist, assistant professor at Tulane University, and the author of the landmark book American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus. Her groundbreaking research draws from the intimate, real voices of college students and reveals that hookup culture isn’t just about…
…
continue reading

1
125. Dating Beyond the Patriarchy and Asking for More with Lily Womble
1:04:39
1:04:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:39Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re joined by the marvelous Lily Womble—a feminist dating coach, former top matchmaker, host of the Date Brazen podcast and author of Thank You, More Please: A Feminist Guide to Breaking Dumb Dating Rules and Finding Love. Lily is on a mission to help us break free from the beliefs the patriarchy has embe…
…
continue reading

1
124. The Subconscious Mind and Reprogramming Limiting Beliefs with Natalie Stavola
49:58
49:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:58Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re going straight to the source of transformation—the subconscious mind. Joining us for this conversation is Natalie Stavola, a certified hypnotherapist, coach, author, and speaker with a deeply personal story of healing—from addiction and self-sabotage to empowerment and purpose. Natalie helps people re…
…
continue reading

1
123. How to Know When It's Time to Walk Away with Amber Rae
55:05
55:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:05Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re joined by speaker, creative force, and bestselling author Amber Rae, author of Choose Wonder Over Worry and her new book, Loveable, One Woman’s Path from Good to Free. In this memoir, Amber shares how one day, four years ago, while married, she looked into the eyes of a stranger and fell instantly in …
…
continue reading

1
122. Soulmates, Twin Flames, Karmic Connections, and Timing in Dating with Danny Santos
1:02:17
1:02:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:17You know what Flirties, I have a question for you. Have you ever met someone and just knew they were the one? Maybe it was instant chemistry, maybe it was a slow burn, or maybe it was heartbreak that cracked you open in a way nothing else ever had? Well today, we’re diving into the soul-level stuff—those invisible forces that draw us to each other,…
…
continue reading

1
121. Is Happiness a Choice? Practical Optimism and the Science of Hope with Dr. Sue Varma
57:58
57:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:58Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking practical optimism and how this grounded, science-backed approach can help guide us toward more fulfilling connections and loving relationships. Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist, clinical assistant professor at NYU, and the author of Practical O…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 297: Breaking the Control Habit: Why I wrote my new book LET GO
1:11:52
1:11:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:52Natalie talks with her publisher, JP, about her new mini memoir Let Go, exploring what it really means to release control, why vulnerability in storytelling matters, and how writing about letting go became exactly what she needed while navigating and processing surgery and the cancer diagnosis. Note: Let Go is available for a limited time (until Au…
…
continue reading

1
120. Beyond the Pods: Flirting, Friendship, and Life After Love is Blind with Tom Stroud
50:31
50:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:31Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re crossing the pond and getting into it with none other than Tom Stroud! You may know Tom from Season 1 of Love Is Blind UK and his podcast Why Do Men…? and today, we’re going beyond the pods as we talk about what it was really like dating through a wall and how vulnerability, oddly enough, came more ea…
…
continue reading

1
119. The Breakup Episode! with Lucy Price
1:09:21
1:09:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:21Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re joined by breakup recovery and relationship coach Lucy Price, who is here to help us turn heartbreak into healing and a breakup into a breakthrough! If you’ve ever found yourself crying on Facetime with your friend, rereading old texts, stalking your ex’s socials, or wondering how the hell you’re supp…
…
continue reading

1
118. The Enoughness Equation: How Hustle Culture Shapes Our Dating Lives with Israa Nasir
57:41
57:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:41Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re joined by Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, speaker, mental health advocate, creator of the digital platform Well Guide, and author of the brilliant new book Toxic Productivity, here today to have a conversation with us about what it means to feel enough in a world that constantly tells us otherwise. In…
…
continue reading

1
117. Flirting, Chasing, and Choosing: Dating Dynamics Decoded with Mark Rosenfeld
53:25
53:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:25Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, Flirties, we’re joined by one of Australia’s most sought-after dating coaches — it’s Mark Rosenfeld. He’s one of Australia’s top dating and relationship experts, author of the book Make Him Yours: Beating the Odds of Modern Dating, and over the course of his career, he’s coached more than 50,000 women in lo…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 296 Navigating Modern Romance with the Flirt Coach, Benjamin Camras
1:12:02
1:12:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:02Natalie chats with Benjamin Camras about why modern dating feels so overwhelming, how apps have normalised intensity, and why flirting should be about genuine connection rather than manipulation or outcome. Episode show notes: https://baggagereclaim.co.uk/296 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave…
…
continue reading

1
116. Queer Crossroads: Navigating Gay Dating and Relationships with Nathan Serrato
1:01:16
1:01:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:16Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking all things queer and gay dating with the incredible Nathan Serrato! Nathan is a trauma-informed coach and host of the Queer Conscious podcast, helping LGBTQ+ individuals and couples build thriving, intentional relationships rooted in self-worth, communication, and emotional intimacy. Inside th…
…
continue reading

1
115. Dating Inside Out: Your Inner Critic and How to Stop Self Sabotage with Britt Frank
55:29
55:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:29Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re welcoming someone whose work has helped thousands of people move from stuck to aligned, it's the brilliant Britt Frank. A licensed neuropsychotherapist, trauma specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of The Science of Stuck and her brand-new book Align Your Mind, her insights have been featured in…
…
continue reading

1
114. Dating Deeper: How to Build Intimacy and Connection in a Swipe Culture with Court Vox
1:02:33
1:02:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:33Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re getting intimate—literally—with certified sex and intimacy coach, Court Vox. Court is the founder of The Body Vox , a somatic sex educator and has been featured in Vogue, Men’s Health, Allure, The New York Post, and more. He’s worked with individuals and couples all over the world, helping them build …
…
continue reading

1
113. The Evolution of an Icon: Exploring Confidence and Reinvention with Rebecca More
50:27
50:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:27Coming up on this episode of Flirtations is the iconic Rebecca More! Adult industry legend, one-half of the unforgettable Cock Destroyers, star of Slag Wars, and soon competing in an Ironman, today we’re going beyond fame to talk about reinvention. In this conversation, Rebecca shares her journey of stepping away from porn and adult work, grieving …
…
continue reading

1
112. Herpes, Honey! HSV, STIs, and Sexual Health with Tricia Wise
53:52
53:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:52Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re getting real, raw, and radically open with the incredible Tricia Wise. You may know Tricia as the @safe.slut across social media, Tricia is a master aesthetician, reiki practitioner, sexual health advocate, herpes stigma breaker, and meme queen—and today, she’s joining us to talk about something that,…
…
continue reading

1
111. Exclusivity and Defining the Relationship in Dating with Carleigh Ferrante
56:08
56:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:08Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re defining the relationship, ya’ll, with Carleigh Ferrante! Carleigh is the creator and voice of @mostlydating on Instagram and host of the Mostly Dating podcast, having built a community of over 200,000 with her honest takes on dating and relationships. Whether you’re feeling things out with someone ne…
…
continue reading

1
110. Summer Solstice Dating Horoscope with Fernie!
53:35
53:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:35Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, Fernie is back on the show for our summer solstice dating horoscope! With a brand new season comes new energy for dating, romance, flirting, and cosmic possibility. Joining us today is Flirtations’ in-house astrologer, fortune teller, and magic mystic, Fernie, here to read the stars and pull back the planet…
…
continue reading

1
109. Stop Forcing, Start Flowing: The Art of Surrender with Dr. Shanté Holley
55:56
55:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:56Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Dr. Shanté Holley to the show! Dr. Shanté is a certified life coach, writer, professor, and host of the podcast The Whole In Your Heart podcast on YouTube. Specializing in guiding individuals through the complexities of healing, wellness, and personal development, today we have a conversation for…
…
continue reading

1
108. Columnist Confessions: A Conversation with Jana Hocking
48:33
48:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:33Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re going to have a cheeky good time with the fabulous Jana Hocking! You might know Jana from her spicy columns in the Daily Mail, her time behind the scenes casting and producing The Bachelor, or her wildly popular 'saucy secrets' series on Instagram, where no confession is too hot to handle. In this epi…
…
continue reading

1
107. Communication in Early Dating with Erica Turner
56:12
56:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:12Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Erica Turner to the show, the creator of The Relationship Reset on Instagram and the Secure Dating Playbook, to have a conversation with us about communication in early dating! We open the show with how to reset the relationship we have with ourselves and reframe some common experiences we might …
…
continue reading

1
106. Mic Drop! Inside "Love Isn't Blind" and How to Flirt More Fearlessly with Alli Goldberg
52:37
52:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:37Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Alli Goldberg to the show! Alli is a producer, writer, comedian, and creator of the in real life comedy show Love Isn’t Blind that blends dating, laughter, and matchmaking, here to have a conversation with us about dating, flirting, and how we can have more fun making connections. Questions for A…
…
continue reading

1
105. Dating Advice I Wish I Knew with the Almost 30 Podcast
56:21
56:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:21Today on Flirtations, we welcome Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the powerhouse due behind the Almost 30 podcast, with over 100M downloads around the world, and authors of the new book Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond, who are here to have a conversation with us today about dating advice I wish I k…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 295: Time for a Quick Recalibrate and Reset
12:04
12:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:04Natalie shares a personal update about taking a brief podcast break to recalibrate after a challenging year of surgery, medical menopause, and cancer diagnosis - plus encouragement for anyone wrestling with giving themselves permission to pause. Episode show notes: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/295 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/b…
…
continue reading

1
104. The Sex and the City Episode! with Scott Spraags
1:03:40
1:03:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:40Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re celebrating the premiere of the new season And Just Like That … with a special Sex and the City episode! Take the "Which Character am I" quiz (takes 3 minutes!): Sex and the City Quiz For this conversation, we welcome the multitalented and multifaceted Scott Spraags, a dancer, choreographer, producer,…
…
continue reading

1
103. Limerence, Longing, and Connection with Amanda McCracken
1:00:16
1:00:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:16Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking limerence, longing, and connection with our guest, Amanda McCracken, a journalist, speaker, and host of the insightful The Longing Lab podcast and author of the forthcoming book, When Longing Becomes Your Lover. Inside the episode, we breakdown limerence and the limerence cycle, and how this i…
…
continue reading

1
102. Ask a Matchmaker! Dating Insights From a Fourth Generation Expert with Maria Avgitidis
55:17
55:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:17Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re joined by the fabulous Maria Avgitidis— a fourth generation matchmaker, dating extraordinaire, and author of the new book Ask a Matchmaker to have a conversation with us about, well, dating! Maria brings real-world wisdom, generational insight, and just the right dose of tough love to the modern datin…
…
continue reading

1
101. How to Date Intentionally with Talia Koren
56:06
56:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:06Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we have the first-ever guest back on the show, it’s Talia Koren! Talia is the host of the Dating Intentionally podcast and creator of the Dating Intentionally Instagram and YouTube pages, who is here to have a conversation with us about dating intentionally. Inside the episode, here’s what you can expect: H…
…
continue reading

1
100. Emotional Availability and What Matters in Relationships with Jillian Turecki
45:12
45:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:12Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, I am honored to bring you a conversation with Jillian Turecki, the host of the Jillian On Love podcast and author of the book, It Begins With You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life. The topics: emotional availability and what matters in relationships. To begin, we talk about some good …
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 294: Finding Work Tough? It's Not All On You (A Pep Talk)
21:44
21:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:44Natalie challenges the exhausting habit of self-blame when things go wrong, exploring why we make everything about our "unworthiness" rather than recognising systemic issues or others' responsibility. A compassionate reminder that it's not all on you. Episode show notes: https://baggagereclaim.co.uk/294 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com…
…
continue reading