Mostly Dating

Welcome back! It’s just us this week and we’re sharing our take on a few popular dating rules, phrases, and advice.  what we talk about:  dating multiple people at once  age differences in dating  initiating dates, texts, etc.  waiting to have sex being  busy in early dating stages  “if he wanted to he would”  “if you’re confused they’re not interested”  dating app turnoffs  dating app parameters This week's recs: Carleigh's rec: The Fallout on HBO Max Mia's rec: Away Everywhere bag As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Gillian Williams, globally trusted advisor, people advocate, and co-founder of Monday Talent, a women-led, value-driven recruitment agency backed by some of the leading global entities in the communications industry that is forging the future of the workplace by putting diversity, equality, and inclusion first. What we talk about: How to build a diverse team How to ask about DEI when interviewing for a new role Why it is important to create diversity from the top down Gillian's journey to finding a job she is truly passionate about How we can all be better allies in the workplace and outside of it How Gillian met her boyfriend How Gillian finds work-life balance when working from home in the same apartment as her SO The importance of consistency when it comes to DEI and allyship You can find Gillian on LinkedIn, or head to monday-talent.com to learn more about what they offer.  This week's recs: Carleigh's rec: Beam's Revive Capsules (mostlybalanced for 15% off) Mia's rec: Jenni Kayne moisture rich balm As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Lisa McCarthy, co-founder & CEO of The Fast Forward Group, a training and executive coaching program dedicated to helping people and companies change how they see their future and what is possible for their business, career and life. This episode is packed with tangible tips that can truly change your life.  What we talk about:  how to avoid “burnout” at work how to tell your manager if you’re unhappy with your work circumstances what typically holds people back from their dream career/relationship/life how the stories we tell ourselves shape our future how to reframe these stories stories we tell ourselves about dating and relationships and more! You can find Lisa on LinkedIn or head to fastforwardgroup.net to learn more about the services they offer on the company and individual level. This week's recommendations: Carleigh's rec: Daily Harvest (RE-BRKE6G6 for $25 off) & a book rec Mia's rec: Yellow Jackets on Showtime As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we are joined by fellow podcasters, Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik - hosts of of Almost 30 Podcast. Almost 30 was one of the first podcasts we ever listened to and we are so excited to have them on for our 100th episode! What we talk about: Why Krista & Lindsey started their podcast back in 2016 What they were both doing before Almost 30 and how their lives have changed since A bit about some of their recent guests and conversations on Almost 30 Krista & Lindsey's take on masculine and feminine energy Couple's therapy How Lindsey's dating habits changed throughout her 20s and into her 30s and how she reconnected with her now fiancé Why you shouldn't feel like you have to be a perfect version of yourself before being in a relationship/finding a partner Krista's relationship with her husband and how her personal growth and inner work has helped them expand as a couple Growing while your partner isn't Krista & Lindsey's different takes on manifestation and how they've manifested their most aligned lives & more! You can find Almost 30 on Instagram @Almost30podcast and check out their website here to listen to their episodes. Follow Krista at @itskrista and Lindsey at @linseysimcik. **Sign up here to attend their FREE virtual Camp Almost 30 THIS WEEKEND 1/22** This week's recommendations: Carleigh's rec: Lacy Phillips' To Be Magnetic Pathway Membership Mia's rec: RAE Wellness supplements We also answer more questions from Esther Perel's card game Where Should We Begin! As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Janey Riley, expert infant and toddler sleep consultant and founder of WeeSleep, where she oversees a team of over 50 certified sleep consultants to help families all around the world who are struggling with sleep issues.  With 12 different programs for sleep deprived families, her approach covers children from 3 months all the way up to school age (10 years old). Janey is a single mom and created WeeSleep after her own experience with her son. What we talk about: Misconceptions about motherhood When to let a baby or child "cry it out" and when to go in When parents have different opinions on how to approach sleep training, schedules, etc. How having kids impacts your relationship with your partner How to take care of yourself when you have kids How to prioritize your relationship, sex, etc. The importance of sleep for everyone (not just parents) How Janey knew her relationship was not right for her Divorce and the impact of "staying together for the kids" & more! You can find Janey on Instagram at @cleanfitmom or head to the WeeSleep website to learn more about working with her. This week's recommendations: Carleigh's rec: Primal Kitchen buffalo sauce Mia's rec: Sakara 3 day program - code XOBALANCED for 20% off We also answer more questions from Esther Perel's card game Where Should We Begin! As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! This week we are joined by celebrity psychic medium, Karyn Reece. Karyn is rated in the top 1% of psychics, with 98% accuracy, and has been featured on TLC, Discovery, Lifetime, FYI, The CW, Travel Channel, and A&E. Today, she’s answering all our questions about mediumship and life after death.  What we talk about:  How Karyn first realized she was a medium A few of the craziest experiences she’s had receiving messages from people’s loved ones What coincidences mean What Karyn believes happens when you die Reincarnation What the afterlife looks like Past lives & more! You can find Karyn on Instagram at @karynreece or head to her website to learn more about working with her. This week's recommendations: Carleigh's rec: Tula triple vitamin c serum and resurfacing toner Mia's rec: Verity by Colleen Hoover We also try out Esther Perel's card game Where Should We Begin! As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Our last episode of the year is a SOLO episode. We’re chatting about everything we learned in 2021, answering a bunch of listener questions, sharing results from our Instagram polls, and making some predictions for what dating will be like in 2022.  What we talk about:  Dating a coworker How to know if someone is “the one” Moving on after a breakup Long distance relationships How to know if it’s just sex Suggesting dates early on Encouraging your partner to exercise Lifestyle changes during COVID Your words to describe 2021 What you learned this year & what you wish you did more of 2021 dating trends 2022 dating trend predictions Episodes we mentioned: E31 Minisode Signs Someone is or isn’t the one E37 Minisode Signs of a Toxic Relationship & How to Move on E40 Dr Gary Lewandowski E62 Anna Yusim E55 Matt West E85 Morgan Raphael E96 Tennesha Wood E95 Sonia Hare E90 Myisha Battle As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! This week we are joined by Tennesha Wood, dating coach and founder of The Broom List, matchmaking service dedicated to pairing educated, successful, marriage-minded, black singles. Tennesha has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, InStyle, Refinery29, People, Essence, the Today Show, and more. This episode is GOLD for anyone who is in the dating world or in a relationship. Tennesha offers the most helpful, tangible advice for how to approach dating as a single person, and how to better your relationship if you are in one. What we talk about: How to tell someone you aren't interested after a date (or a few dates) Why people ghost (and how to handle it) How she started her matchmaking business How to approach someone in person and how to show that you are interested How to move on after a toxic relationship Dating someone new after a toxic relationship You can find Tennesha on Instagram at @tenneshawood or head to her website to learn more about working with her. This week's recommendations: Carleigh's rec: BTR Bars  Mia's rec: Esther Perel card game Where Should We Begin As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Sonia Hare, certified fitness trainer and holistic nutritionist and founder of the Sonia Series. We discovered Sonia’s workouts a few months ago and have seen firsthand how impactful her program is. Having grown up a dancer with parents who both worked in the fitness industry, Sonia has truly spent a lifetime learning about fitness and nutrition and the science behind the workouts she teaches. What we talk about with Sonia: The importance of weight training in your fitness routine Why our bodies need rest & what is happening during that downtime How weight training specifically helps you build LEAN muscle, and does NOT make you "bulky" The role nutrition plays in a healthy lifestyle Dating someone with different fitness levels/nutritional habits/etc. How often you "should" be working out Why fitness is not one size fits all How to choose the right size weights for your workouts How to start to develop a workout routine Why you sometimes feel sore after a workout and sometimes don't Sonia's other favorite ways to relieve stress & stay balanced You can find Sonia on Instagram at @soniaharefit or head to her website thesoniaseries.com to learn more about her program.  ***you can use the code MOSTLYBALANCED50 for 50% off your first month. This code is only valid through 1/25 and you don't want to miss it!!*** This week's recommendations: Carleigh's rec: This is How it Always is by Laurie Frankel Mia's rec: Dopesick on Hulu

Welcome back! This week we are joined by Maisy Bristol, astrology and tarot expert who focuses on using the natal chart and custom tarot spreads to improve your relationships and dating life.  What we talk about with Maisy:  what your Venus sign means for how you approach dating and relationships the difference between your sun, moon, and riding signs what it can mean when your sun and rising are the same what it can mean if you were born on a full or new moon different tarot spreads for love and relationships getting back together with an ex the different paths you can take in life important astrological dates to look out for in December/January Maisy ends the episode with a collective reading for everyone listening and gives insights for the remainder of the year. If you are interested in working one on one with Maisy, you can find her on Instagram at @tarotbymaisy. What we talk about in the intro: whether or not we believe in compatibility what we're both reading this week's FREE strength training class with Sonia Hare Thursday 12/9 at 6p EST Nuzest Protein Powder - Code MOSTLYBALANCED wine advent calendar