Mostly Dating

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Mackie Swan ,CEO of Woo More Play, a sexual wellness brand on a mission to inspire people to have better sex. what we talk about: the origin story of Woo More Play & the products the offer (including my fav coconut love oil 👀) the benefits of using lubricant during sex why the *right* lube makes such a big difference the physical and mental benefits of orgasms & healthy sex life how to talk more openly about sex in a new relationship what to do if you're unhappy with your sex life in a long term relationship the pleasure gap (what it is, why it happens, and how to close it) + we answer listener questions on how to show love with acts of service, how to bring up defining the relationship, and more. Find Woo More Play on Instagram @woomoreplay and learn how to become a partial owner here. As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! 

Welcome back! Today we're joined by (returning guest) Alessia Scauzillo, @alessiasculpt, founder of A Sculpt Body. We dive deep into how Alessia's life has changed over the past year, her divorce, and her dating experiences since then. what we talk about: signs you and your partner are growing in different directions ending a relationship when nothing is really "wrong" getting back into dating after a divorce or breakup recognizing signs of a toxic relationship how to date more intentionally on dating apps tips to be more confident Alessia's go-to methods for reducing anxiety and feeling like her best self the two books we referenced: Journey to the Heart Find Your Happy the meditation app we mentioned: Superhuman Find Alessia on Instagram or TikTok at @alessiasculpt and head to asculptbody.com for a free 7-day trial of her workout program. As always, find us on Instagram ⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! 

Welcome back! It's our first episode since we went on a brief hiatus, and what better way to kick off this new era of Mostly Balanced than with the internet's favorite therapist and dating expert, Jeff Guenther, LPC—or, as you probably know him, @therapyjeff. what we're talking about: Jeff's upcoming book, Big Dating Energy (*preorder it here!!) what's holding you back from meeting your person how to be more successful on dating apps how to actually get approached IRL how to let someone know you are interested how to communicate what you need in a relationship what to do if you're not happy in a situationship (+ how to get over it) *here's the post we discuss defining a relationship/bringing up exclusivity what to do when they haven't said I love you but you want them to say it first & more! Find Jeff on Instagram and TikTok @therapyjeff + head to his website to preorder his book. As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!

Welcome back! Today we're diving into listener questions all about early stages of dating, plus Mia shares advice on wedding planning and dress shopping. what we talk about: How to not get overwhelmed when wedding dress shopping What to do when you feel like they're waiting for you to say "I love you" first How soon is too soon to say I love you? What to do when you plan a date but they don't follow through to confirm Are dating apps slow right now? Find us on Instagram at ⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠ and email your questions to hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. Thanks for listening!

Welcome back! Today we're chatting all about spending the holidays with a partner's family (or taking them home to yours!) and about meeting the family in general. what we talk about: gift ideas for significant other depending on stages of the relationship when you should start sharing holidays with a partner how to set your partner up for success when meeting the family what to do when you're nervous your family won't like your partner advice for meeting their family for the first time gifts to bring when meeting the family & more!

Welcome back! Today we're opening with listener questions about how to split up costs on early trips with your partner and whether someone giving a heads up about post-date plans is a bad sign. Then we're diving into an entrepreneurship-focused episode with Rachel Glass, founder of Glosslab! What we talk about with Rachel: How she came up with the idea for Glosslab The transition from working in finance to starting her own business Balancing being a wife, mom, and business owner How she finds moments of self-care Advice for people who want to start their own business & more!

Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions and sharing our own experiences on a range of dating/relationship issues. what we talk about: How to bring up the topic of gifts with a newer partner How important is physical attraction in early dating? Can attraction grow? What to do when you feel a shift in energy early on in dating & more! Find us on Instagram at @mostlybalancedpodcast and email your questions to hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. Thanks for listening!

Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions and sharing our own experiences on a range of dating/relationship issues. what we talk about: How to deal with anxiety while SO is traveling Whether we think you should tell someone you cheated or just break up without giving a reason Age gaps in relationships How our past relationships impact our current relationships How to set communication expectations with a partner What to do when you have a lot of great first dates but no second dates & more! Find us on Instagram at @mostlybalancedpodcast and email your questions to hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. Thanks for listening!

Welcome back! Today we're answering questions about how to motivate yourself to date when you love your single life, if you should consider getting back with your long distance ex who is moving to your city, how to bring up marriage with your partner who is divorced, and how to grow intimacy in a long distance relationship. We also talk about the struggle of saying no to plans when the answer is "I just don't want to". Find us on Instagram at @mostlybalancedpodcast and email your questions to hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. Thanks for listening!

Welcome back! Today we're diving into a listener question about what to do when you think your friend could do better—but they're about to get engaged. Should you tell your friend you don't like their partner, or should you keep it to yourself? We share our own experiences with friends expressing their concerns over our past relationships and how we'd approach the conversation with one of our friends. Plus, we answer two brief listener questions about whether watching porn is cheating and who should pay for dates in a heterosexual relationship. As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!