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Dear Shandy is a dating advice podcast where Sharleen Joynt and her husband Andy Levine answer your burning relationship questions from the perspective of a happily married couple. Sharleen and Andy are two fiercely independent people who are skeptical of love stories and don’t believe in fate, soulmates, or The One. So how did they wind up so happily married? They learned the dating lessons by living them. Get no-holds-barred, honest advice from two people who actually have what you want: a ...
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Caller 📞 Sessions! "How Do I Regain The Power In My Open Relationship?" - Ep 383
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It's CALLER DAY! 📞 Today we're joined by Sarah who is in a long term, long distance, *polyamorous* relationship. While she has agreed to all the terms, she doesn't feel prioritized or valued. Is this her anxious attachment style rearing its head or is it the relationship itself? And can she regain the power in this dynamic? Listen on for the Shandy…
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Q&A! Is Flirting A Dying Art? & Money Manipulation - Ep 382
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It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! What should you do if your mother-in-law keeps sending you money as a way to control you? As a guy in today's dating climate, is it assertively sexy or just plain pushy to reach back out to a past flame? And is it possible for your dream baby name to be "cursed"? Come join us in our livin…
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Caller 📞 Sessions! "My Parents Don't Approve Of My Poly Lifestyle—Help!" - Ep 381
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Callers are back in session! Today we're joined by Hannah who is juggling a lot in her personal life: a loving husband, 2 kids AND a loving girlfriend. But while things seem peachy, Hannah's parents—with whom she's extremely close—do NOT approve. How can she gain their acceptance of her poly lifestyle? Or how can she learn to accept their lack of a…
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The Bachelor's Carolina Tells All - Ep 380
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At long last, we're joined by Carolina from season 29 of The Bachelor! Today Carolina dishes the behind-the-scenes dirt on being the season's "villain" and shares the many things Grant told her off camera. She also provides loads of juicy context for the season's most polarizing scenes. Did Grant act like a player? What did Rose *really* tell Carol…
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Love Is Blind's Meg & Mason Tell All - Ep 379
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Today we're joined by Love Is Blind's Meg and Mason, aka the couple we WISH we got to watch make it to the altar! Shandy is thrilled to welcome Meg and Mason IN STUDIO for this candid conversation! Today Meg and Mason dish on their relationship (are they or aren't they dating??), what it was like watching the show back, and whether or not they wish…
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The Sidebar: Severance S2, Pretty Privilege & Andy's Worst You're Welcome - Ep 378
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NEW EPISODE SERIES ALERT!!! Dear Shandy has been faithfully relationship-focused for 4.5 years, but we've decided it's about time there was a dedicated space for all the long lost topics and tangents. The Sidebar was created for our most random thoughts and discussions to live, and we can't wait to hear about yours in the comments! What did Shandy …
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Bachelor Recap: Finale | Grant's Coin Toss & A Golden Surprise - Ep 377
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Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down the Season 29 Finale & After The Finale Rose! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://calm.com/SHANDY for 40% off unlimited access to Calm's entire library! - Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/SHANDY for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift! - Go to https…
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Q&A! Prince Skid Mark Charming & Fighting Over Reality TV - Ep 376
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It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Is there a polite way to tell your friends not to bring their messy kids to your new place? Is the way your partner criticizes reality TV contestants' looks a red flag? If you and your partner of nearly 20 years simply cannot agree on where to live, what to do? And finally, what to do if …
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Bachelor Recap: Ep 8 | Fantasy Suites Are Just A Fantasy - Ep 375
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Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down Fantasy Suites for season 29! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://fastgrowingtrees.com and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order! - Go to https://quince.com/SHANDY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! - Go to https://www.factormeals.c…
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Bachelor Recap: Women Tell All | Carolina Vs Dina, The Battle Rages On - Episodes 374
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Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down Women Tell All for season 29! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://calm.com/SHANDY for 40% off unlimited access to Calm's entire library! - Go to https://fastgrowingtrees.com and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order! - Go to https://www.functionhealt…
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Love Is Blind Recap: Weddings & Reunion | Daniel And Taylor Prevail - Ep 373
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Ask and you shall receive! By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind! Today we're breaking down the Weddings & Reunion for Season 8! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.oneskin.co and use code SHANDY to get 15% off! - Go to https://www.skims.com to shop SKIMS best intimates including the Fits Everybody Coll…
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Q&A! Dirty Dreams = Cheating?, Group Text Hell & Being Second Choice - Ep 372
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It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you keep having dirty dreams about a friend's husband, is that a type of cheating? Are you too picky for not entertaining men who pursue you "second", *after* showing interest in your friend? If you get a work opportunity that feels better suited to a friend, should you hand over the j…
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Bachelor Recap: Ep 6 | Searching For Grant Ellis, Searching For Hometowns - Ep 371
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Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down episode 6 of Grant Ellis' season! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use our code SHANDY to get your first visit for only five dollars! - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHANDY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!…
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Love Is Blind Recap: Eps 10-12 | Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Ep 370
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Ask and you shall receive! By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind! Today we're breaking down the first batch of season 8, episodes 10-12! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://calm.com/SHANDY for 40% off unlimited access to Calm's entire library! - Go to https://www.thuma.co/SHANDY to receive $100 off your fir…
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Bachelor Recap: Ep 5 | A Lone Wolf & His Distressed Damsels - Ep 369
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Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down episode 5 of Grant Ellis' season! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.functionhealth.com/SHANDY or enter code SHANDY at sign up to skip the waitlist! - Visit https://graza.co/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY for 10% off of TRIO! - Go to https://www.joli…
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Love Is Blind Recap: Eps 7-9 | Dave Puts The Ass In Honduras - Ep 368
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Ask and you shall receive! By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind! Today we're breaking down the first batch of season 8, episodes 7-9! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.wildgrain.com/SHANDY to get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box! - Go to https://www.factormeals.com/FACTORPODCA…
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Bachelor Recap: Ep 4 | The Ladies Take Bull From Grant & Co In Madrid - Ep 367
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Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down episode 4 of Grant Ellis' season! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.functionhealth.com/SHANDY or enter code SHANDY at sign up to skip the waitlist! - Go to https://sundaysfordogs.com/SHANDY or use code SHANDY at checkout for 40% off your first order! …
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Love Is Blind Recap: Eps 1-6 | The Pods; Love Triangles Galore - Ep 366
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Ask and you shall receive! By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind! Today we're breaking down the first batch of season 8, episodes 1-6! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.oneskin.co and use code SHANDY to get 15% off! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY to save up to 40%! …
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Bachelor Recap: Ep 3 | Grant's Mansion Of Tears - Ep 365
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Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down episode 3 of Grant Ellis' season! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.skims.com to shop SKIMS best intimates including the Fits Everybody Collection! - Go to https://www.jolieskinco.com/SHANDY for free shipping on all orders! - Go to https://fatty15.com…
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Keeping The Spark In Long Term Relationships With Emily Nagoski - Ep 364
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One of the most common questions Shandy has received over the years has been around keeping the *SPARK* alive in a long term relationship. Who better to help us answer that age old question than legendary writer and sex educator Emily Nagoski, PhD! You know Emily for "Come As You Are", the mega bestseller that—no biggie—REDEFINED WOMEN'S SEXUALITY.…
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Bachelor Recap: Ep 2 | Bachelor Recap: Ep 2 - Carolina & Zoe Shoot Their Villain Shot - Ep 363
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Shandy is back with their world-famous Bachelor recaps! Today they're breaking down episode 2 of Grant Ellis' season! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.rula.com/SHANDY and take the first step towards better mental health today! - Go to https://www.thuma.com/SHANDY to receive $100 off your first bed purchase! - Go to https://www.squar…
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LOVE FEST! Joan Vassos & Chock Chapple Talk NYC Apartment Hunting And Throw Pillows - Ep 362
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It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today Shandy is joined by The Golden Bachelorette herself, the one and only Joan Vassos, and her fiancé, Chock Chapple! Today Joan and Chock chat apartment hunting in NYC, their early relationship hurdle, and of course, how they fight! Plus, Andy gets to ask Chock about his name! Finally, a delightfully juvenile Newlyweds Gam…
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Bachelor Recap: Ep 1 | Lone Wolf Grant Ellis Seeks His Mate - Ep 361
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Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 28 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 1, aka the big premiere! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.jolieskinco.com/SHANDY for free shipping on all orders! - Go to https://sundaysfordogs.com/SHANDY or use code SHANDY at checkout for 40% off your first order! - Go to https://www.oneskin.co …
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Confessions With 'The Ultimatum''s Nicholas Tramontin - Ep 360
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It's a BIG day, Shandies! We've been wanting to pick Nick Tramontin's brain since we recapped his season of The Ultimatum, and that day is officially here. Plus, it's been awhile since we've had a Confessions episode and we're thrilled everyone's favorite Tortured Artist agreed to join us! Today Nick shares the most common misconceptions about him,…
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UPDATES To Shandies' Questions, Volume 5! - Ep 359
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Happy 2025, Shandies!!! We're excited to be reunited with you! In keeping with tradition, we're kicking off this new year with something special. That's right... we're back with volume 5 of our very special biannual UPDATES! When listening to our caller episodes and Q&As, if you find yourself wondering "where are they now?", today is all about fill…
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