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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The Campaign for Real Ale's podcast Pubs. Pints. People. brings you interesting stories about the world of beer, cider and pubs. Join our hosts as they sit down with special guests from the world of beer and learn about beer writing, brewing jobs, cider making and more. CAMRA is a not-for-profit consumer organisation that has campaigned for pubs, pints and people since 1971. It is made up of over 147,000 beer-lovers around the UK - to join, visit join.camra.org.uk Don't forget to support the ...
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This podcast will spend a little longer on some topics than is possible in the radio show, as well as archive some of the interviews broadcast.
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Firs in Codsall wins CAMRA Club of the Year 2024
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15:21On 1st February 2025, the Campaign for Real Ale awarded the Firs Club in Codsall its Club of the Year 2024 award.In this podcast, we hear the award being given. Next, David King chats with landlady Anna Reynolds, then Ash Corbett-Collins the chairman of CAMRA about the national beer festival moving to Birmingham, issues facing pubs, and the closing…
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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 sometimes complex practice of being authentic, we’ll explore what it means to be you and how owning who you are can tra…
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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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It’s the LOVE episode of Flirtations y’all, with Shaun Galanos! The creator behind @thelovedrive and co-host of the “We Can Do Better” podcast is on the show to take us on a journey as we talk about love! Along the way, we’ll answer questions like, “what is love?” “How can we create more of it in our lives?” Whether you're dating, in a relationship…
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54. Asexuality, Aromanticism, and Demisexuality in Dating with Cody Daigle-Orians
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49:00Coming up on this episode, we're venturing into the world of asexuality, aromanticism, and demisexuality with guest, creator, educator and author, Cody Daigle-Orians! Please join us as we explore what each of these identities mean, how to figure out where you fit on the spectrum, and practical dating and flirting strategies! We also discuss the imp…
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Flirtini #9: Anxiety vs. Intuition in Dating
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29:02Coming up in this Flirtini, we're untangling the difference between anxiety and intuition! How can you distinguish the uneasy feeling of anxiety from your intuition speaking to you? Are they one in the same? Knowing the difference can significantly shape your dating experience, help you stay more grounded and focused, and allow for better decision …
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53. Energy, Vibrations, and Calling Your Power Back to You with CiiCii
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57:27Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we're catching vibes y'all, with CiiCii! Have you ever wondered how you can use the energetic laws of the universe to transform your dating life? Even if you haven't, you should stick around! Inside is a fascinating conversation about the world of energy, vibrations, frequency, and how you can become the ul…
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52. Frugal and Fabulous: Low Cost Date Ideas + Your Money Questions with Bradley on a Budget
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46:45In this episode, we're dating on a budget and answering your money questions in dating! To have this conversation with us, we welcome Bradley on a Budget aka Baddie Brad to the show! Bradley has gone viral on Tik Tok many times sharing his story of six figure student loan debt as an early 20 year and now, 11 years later, finds himself debt free. Ho…
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Flirtini #8: F.O.M.O. (Fear of Missing Out) in Dating!
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21:49What is F.O.M.O. (fear of missing out) in dating? What does it look like? What are some ways FOMO shows up? How might it hold us back in our dating lives? And what can we do about it? You'll find the answers to all of these questions inside! At it's core, I believe FOMO is about a scarcity mindset that causes us to feel like something in our life i…
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51. Love in Bloom: Dispelling the "Late Bloomer" Concept in Dating with Mia Chard
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57:35Have you every felt like you're a late bloomer when it comes to dating and relationships? Or wondered if the love you're looking is meant for you? In this episode of Flirtations, we're going into both of these topics - and much more - with our guest Mia Chard! Mia went viral on Tik Tok for talking about the themes of dating in her early 40's, adult…
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In this episode the team explore the second of the four essential beer ingredients: malt. Alison chats to our resident chef Christian Gott about the flavours of malt. Clare visits Crisp Maltings and with Dr Dave Griggs, follows the malting process. Simon gets the low down on all things malt beer and running with writer Mark Dredge. Alison visits Fi…
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50. How to Not Date Potential with Dr. Sheva
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54:08Have you ever dated someone's potential? Dating who you want them to be? Who they could be? Who you think they should be? Or maybe you find yourself romanticizing the future? Lawd knows I have! Thankfully, in this episode, we welcome Dr. Sheva to the show to talk about why we date potential and how can we practice a different approach! Inside, we t…
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Flirtini #7: Flirting and Conversation Tips for a Date!
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18:44In this Flirtini today, we're doing some flirting, ya'll! No matter where you're at in the dating process, whether you're heading into a first date, a tenth date, or looking to get back out there in the future, this episode is for you! As we answer the question, "How can you have more engaging conversations - and flirts - on a date?" All is reveale…
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On this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Tal Fish to the show, a licensed mental health counselor, to have a conversation with us about trauma. In this complex, sometimes misunderstood, and yet highly relevant topic, we hold the space to go deep and talk about trauma, which many of us will experience at some point in our lives. And when a trauma …
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48. Breaking Free: Surviving and Thriving After a Narcissistic Relationship with Madeline Beeler and Randi Markowitz
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1:09:18In this powerful episode of Flirtations, we welcome two Flirties to the show to share with us their stories of surviving and thriving after a narcissistic relationship. Our guests, Madeline Beeler and Randi Markowitz, share their personal experiences of being in relationships with narcissistic partners and, through their stories, we explore the sig…
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Flirtini #6: Dating Anxiety, Codependency + Moving too Fast, and Are They Flirting with Me?
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21:52Flirties! It's the first Q&A Flirtini! In this one today, I answer three dating questions that were submitted! ➡️ Question 1: When I meet someone, I automatically ask myself, “Is this my future partner?” How can I stop doing that and enjoy the dating process more? ➡️ Question 2: I tend to rush a connection and go into codependency mode. What can I …
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47. Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship and Living Courageously with Dana Flaherty
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53:35On this episode of Flirtations, we welcome the incredible Dana Flaherty to share with us her story of healing from a relationship with a narcissist. If you've ever found yourself trapped in the harmful cycle of narcissistic abuse, this episode offers hope, guidance, and inspiration for reclaiming your power and why the best is yet to come. Today, w…
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46. Vanishing Acts: Ghosting in Modern Dating with Yanni Dimitri
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58:00Coming up in this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Yanni Dimitri, the co-founder of No Ghosts Official, to the show to have a conversation with us all about ghosting! Ghosting, the act of suddenly cutting off all communication with someone without explanation, can leave you feeling confused, hurt, and searching for answers. Today, we hope to help…
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Flirtini #5: What is Intimacy + How to Create It in Dating and Relationships with Lisa Brateman
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24:17It's the first ever guest Flirtini! In this Flirtini, we welcome author and psychotherapist Lisa Brateman to the show to have a conversation with us about intimacy! Intimacy goes beyond physical connection—it's about emotional closeness, trust, and mutual understanding. So how can we create it in dating and in our relationships? Join us as we break…
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45. Dating Shameless + How to Transcend Shame with Jessica Stahl
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51:43On the show today, we are joined by Jessica Stahl, creator of the indelible @vanillcooldance, to have an empowering conversation with us all about shame. Indeed, shame is an incredibly strong emotion that can hold us back from fully embracing our authentic selves. Shame can keep us repeating the same patterns of beliefs and behaviors, and affect ho…
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44. Finding Your Voice with Nick Higgs the Singer
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55:08When is the last time you witnessed the power of your own voice? Maybe you're like Benjamin, it was today, fool! Or maybe it's been while? Finding my own voice and starting this Flirtcast didn't come easily. I've struggled for most of my life to even just connect to my voice and that's the inspiration for this episode today. To hopefully help you i…
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Flirtini #4: Flirting in Long Term Relationships and Long Distance Dating
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19:53It's a Flirtini all about flirting! I open this conversation with what flirting is and WHY flirting is so important in dating and relationships! I believe flirting creates and maintains intimacy, which you can think of as a cozy closeness centered around connection and vulnerability. And that's hot! So whether you're in a long term relationships an…
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43. The Psychology of Connection and Loneliness with Jemma Sbeg
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1:02:44What is connection? And why is connection so important? Not just for our hearts, but for our overall health and wellbeing? What about loneliness? In many ways the inverse of connection, how does loneliness impact our lives? Mentally? Emotionally? Physically? In this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Jemma Sbeg to the show, creator and host of the …
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42. Healing from Past Relationships, Thriving While Single, and Decentering Dating with Emma Cole
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59:06Flirities, on the show today is Emma Cole and we're gonna be doing some healing, y'all! Emma has turned her experiences healing from a toxic relationship into a powerful mission to help other women - and some gay men! - thrive in their single lives and prove that life doesn’t stop when you’re not in a relationship. Rather, life can be more fulfilli…
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Flirtini #3: Genuine Interest vs. Delulu in Dating
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16:35Flirty! Do you like them? Or are you delulu?! In this Flirtini, I share how you can tell the difference! First, we focus on delulu, shorthand for delusion, as we also bring in obsession, infatuation, and limerence for this part of the discussion! I think all of these states and experiences are cut from the same cloth and right at the top, I share e…
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41. Big Sister Dating Advice + Dating Q&A with Tisia Saffold
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57:08On this episode of Flirtations, we're joined by dating coach and entrepreneur Tisia Saffold who is going to spill the dating tea with us and share all the big sister dating advice you wish you knew, but maybe haven't heard before ... until now! Here's what you can expect from this episode: Why you can’t date potential (and the mindset shift you nee…
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In this episode of Flirtations, we're getting into the nuances of dating and ADHD with our guest, Kaleigh Smith. If you've got ADHD and you're dating, this episode is for you! Here's what you can expect: What ADHD is and what happens in the ADHD brain Traits and characteristics of ADHD, what does it look like day to day? How does ADHD impact the wa…
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