Dating Intentionally

268. 3 Signs You're About To Commit To The Wrong Person 02.06.2026 31min

In this episode, I'm breaking down the 3 core mistakes that lead people to commit to the wrong person. It's not a broken picker or a shortage of good people out there. I'm covering why dating for potential keeps you stuck, what happens when you don't know or can't communicate your non-negotiable needs, and why ignoring your gut (which is quieter than anxiety) almost always backfires. I share my own stories from past relationships, what these mistakes actually look like in real time, and what to focus on instead, so you can choose someone you don't have to abandon yourself to keep. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) Relationship Needs Masterclass How To Leave Your Situationship THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel 02.06.2026 2min

Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel is a podcast about travel journeys that transform us. It is told through immersive stories of places, people, and the special moments that stay with you even once you are back home. Give it a listen, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

267. The Unexpected Truth About Finding Love Later In Life w/ Sandy Weiner 29.05.2026 56min

I'm chatting with Sandy Weiner, a dating coach who has spent 13 years helping people date after divorce, and started her own dating journey at 52 after leaving a 23-year marriage. We're discussing everything from knowing when you're actually ready to date again to navigating the "jaded factor" in midlife dating to having the dating conversation with your kids (at any age). Sandy also shares why being picky about what matters and wide open about what doesn't is the mindset shift most people miss, plus how she creatively meets people offline through meetups, classes, and even emailing her network with her dating profile. At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma from a 51-year-old single mom in a casual situation with a separated 43-year-old, and whether she should walk away or stay. CONNECT WITH SANDY Last First Date Radio Sandy's IG THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia Wayfair: Get your outdoor space summer-ready! wayfair.com CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

266. The Check-In Questions I Swear By + Tips For Starting 26.05.2026 31min

Communication is the most important thing in a relationship, but no one tells you what good communication actually looks like in practice. In this episode, I'm getting into relationship check-ins: the structured conversations my husband, Johnny, and I have had about 70 times over three years, and the single biggest reason our day-to-day relationship is virtually tension-free. I'm walking you through the exact questions we use (based on the Gottman State of the Union method, with our own additions), how check-ins have actually changed our relationship over time, when to start doing them, how to bring it up with your partner without making it weird, what to do if things get heated, and the most common mistakes people make. At the end, I tackle a dating dilemma about whether to give a great connection another shot after months apart. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEMy original episode on check-ins (ep 14)The Gottman State Of The Union check-in formatMy post on other check-in formatsFree dating guides: datingintentionally.com/giftMy episode with Zach Brittle on repair vs resolve THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia Wayfair: Get your outdoor space summer-ready! wayfair.com CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

265. Yes, You Can Become More Secure While Actively Dating w/ Trevor Hanson 22.05.2026 53min

I'm chatting with Trevor Hanson, a licensed marriage and family therapist. He and his team at The Art Of Healing help people move from anxious attachment to secure attachment in a structured, results-oriented way. We get into what anxious attachment actually looks like in dating for both men and women, why you can feel totally secure when you're single but completely fall apart once a relationship starts, and what emotionally corrective experiences are, and why they're what actually rewires your nervous system, not just reading more books or gaining more self-awareness. Trevor also shares why you don't need to be fully healed before you date, how conflict, followed by repair, builds real security over time, the problem with using AI to write your texts, and more. At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma from a guy who's not sure how to follow up after sending someone a rose on Hinge. CONNECT WITH TREVOR Trevor's IG THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia Wayfair: Get your outdoor space summer-ready! wayfair.com CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

264. Why They Seem Emotionally Available Until Things Get Real (Dating Dilemmas) 19.05.2026 32min

Emotional availability is one of the most desired traits in a partner, but it's so hard to find. In this episode, I'm walking through four real listener dilemmas that show how emotional unavailability actually shows up: from being blindsided by a breakup after a seemingly perfect relationship, to oversharing too early with someone you barely know, to getting stuck in a months-long holding pattern, to wondering if your sky-high standards are actually a wall. I'm breaking down what emotional availability really looks like, why "chasing the feeling" keeps people stuck, and how to start recognizing emotional availability so you don't miss it. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEEpisode 152 - a deeper dive on emotional unavailabilityEpisode 217 - with Julia Kristina, a therapist and expert on emotional intelligence and maturityEpisode 255 - healing anxious attachment with Rebecca Ore THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sleepless in Seattle with Talia Koren: Rom-Com Vom 17.05.2026 32min

This episode originally aired on Sex Ed with DB! In Sleepless in Seattle, a woman hears a stranger’s voice on the radio and decides she has to be with him. A few cross-country flights, some light stalking, and one dramatic Empire State Building finale later. Was it a recipe for true love? Or just another rom-com ignoring boundaries in the name of "destiny?" In this episode, I joined DB to unpack the film’s gender dynamics, its borderline obsessive premise, and why rom-coms always overlook the stable, reliable guy. THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia Wayfair: Get your outdoor space summer-ready! wayfair.com CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

263. Subtle Lies People Tell in Early Dating & How To Spot A "Dogfish" w/ The Dating Detectives 15.05.2026 53min

I'm chatting with Hanna Anderson and Mackenzie Foltz, the co-hosts of The Dating Detectives, a podcast that combines real PI work with deeply ethical storytelling about people who got conned in love. We're discussing everything from what "dogfishing" actually is (and how it's different from catfishing) to the subtle early red flags most people miss, to why love bombing feels so good even when it's a setup. Mackenzie and Hanna also share their PI-approved guide to vetting someone you're dating without feeling "crazy," including the exact line to use when you've found something on them, plus practical safety tools every single person should know about. At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma about a guy who keeps liking other women's photos on Instagram after being asked to stop. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE "The Origin Story" — the case that inspired the show The crypto catfish (FaceTime sob story episode) The "time-traveling" investor episode The Twitter vegan episode The "evil stepmother" episode My guest appearance on The Dating Detectives! THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

262. When You Don’t Feel Attracted Right Away (How Long To Wait) 12.05.2026 42min

In this episode, I'm covering how attraction actually works when you're dating for a long-term relationship, from how to know if you're attracted to someone and what's "enough," to how long to give it before walking away, to how attraction can grow over time and what it actually takes for that to happen. I'm also answering a few listener questions, and at the end, I tackle a dating dilemma about a confusing Bumble interaction. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEFree dating FAQ guideStop looking for attraction on the first dateDating outside your typeFlirting tips episode THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

261. Kids vs Childfree: Dating When You're Unsure or Mismatched w/ Keltie Maguire 08.05.2026 59min

I'm chatting with Keltie Maguire, a life coach who specializes in helping people navigate the kids-or-child-free decision — a topic we've never covered on this show before. After spending years as a fence-sitter herself before ultimately choosing a child-free life, Keltie now helps individuals and couples gain clarity on one of the most complex decisions they'll ever make. We're discussing everything from why "you'll just know" is terrible advice to why a pros and cons list won't actually help you, how to approach this decision when you're ambivalent, and why both people in a couple need to be willing to compromise. Keltie also shares how to talk about the kids question while you're dating: when to bring it up, what to put on your profile, and what to do when your person isn't sure. At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma about a woman who's finally found a stable, kind man she feels safe with, but she's embarrassed by how he looks. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Kids or Child Free Podcast (Keltie's pod) We Are Child Free Podcast The Baby Decision (book) Amanda White's Substack, Fence Sitter THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

260. How to Spot a Situationship, End It, and Move On 05.05.2026 37min

Don't let your situationship stop you from getting into a relationship. In this episode, I'm getting into how situationships happen in the first place to why leaving feels impossible to the exact words to use when you finally end it. I share my own 2-year situationship story, break down the difference between situationships and casual dating or friends with benefits, and give you a real plan for healing that works. At the end, I tackle a dating dilemma about how to handle inconsistent communication early on when someone takes three days to confirm date plans. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODESigns you're in a situationship (ep 69) THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

259. The 5 Stages of Dating & Why Most People Don't Make It to Commitment w/ Amy Chan 01.05.2026 50min

I'm chatting with Amy Chan, relationship expert, retreat founder, and author of the brand-new book Unsingle, about why most people are just a few strategic adjustments away from finding their match. We're discussing everything from the dating funnel (and which stage you're most likely sabotaging) to the spectrum between having no standards and over-icking yourself out of love to why dating is a personality game, but relationships are a character game. Amy also breaks down the difference between preferences and non-negotiables, why narcissists are actually great daters, and how to build intuition so you stop overriding your gut. At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma about taking it slow with a work crush you've known for seven months. CONNECT WITH AMY Get Amy's new book, Unsingle: How To Date Smarter And Create Love That Lasts Listen to our first ep together (about break ups) THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

258. Top 5 Tips To Stay Connected Between Dates (And Build Momentum) 28.04.2026 32min

In this episode, I'm covering one of the biggest sticking points in early dating: feeling connected between dates. I'm getting into the mindset work and how to stop the spiral, including my top practical tips for building connection between dates without overdoing it. Along the way, we talk about the role of phone calls, texting habits, and how to bring this up on a date without making it awkward. At the end, I tackle a dating dilemma from a woman who's questioning her long-term compatibility with an on-and-off boyfriend of 2 years. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ep 244: Building inner security Epi 209: Why self-trust is key to feeling safe Ep 138: Developing self-compassion Texts that are better than "how are you?"What are you looking forward to this week?What was the best part of your day?What’s a win you had today?What’s the most interesting thing that happened to you this week?What did you see recently that’s living rent-free in your mind?If we could skip to the weekend right now, what's the first thing you’d do?What food are you currently craving? THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Factor: Get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! factormeals.com/di50off Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. wayfair.com CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

257. What Reality TV Says About Dating Culture (And What We Can Learn) w/ Dear Shandy 24.04.2026 57min

I'm chatting with Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine, the husband-and-wife hosts of Dear Shandy, one of my favorite reality TV recap podcasts. We're discussing everything from what Love Is Blind contestants keep getting wrong (and how it mirrors real life) to why Andy believes online dating is the slow death of modern romance, to how to bring up the "big" topics on a first date. This episode is packed with practical dating advice from a couple who have seen it all. At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma from a woman who's not sure whether her boyfriend's travel issues are a dealbreaker. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ruby the dog: @shandyspoo My 5 needs in a partner THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Factor: Get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! factormeals.com/di50off Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. wayfair.com CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

256. How To Actually Stay Motivated While Dating (throwback) 21.04.2026 25min

I went on about 150 dates with over 60 people in a year before I met my now husband, and don't for a second think "hope" is what got me through it and kept me motivated. In this episode, which originally aired in 2024, I'm sharing why hope is useless and what to focus on instead: your beliefs. I didn't hope I'd meet someone; I believed it was inevitable. Listen to this episode if you're ready to work on your beliefs so you don't burn out after the rejection, false starts, and ghosting (that's also inevitable if you're dating). At the end, I get into a new dating dilemma about a dramatic reaction to a last-minute date switch-up. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode #68 with Jackie Glaser (self-worth + beliefs) Thank you, More Please by Lily Womble F the Fairytale by Damona Hoffman Breakup Bootcamp by Amy Chan How to Identify Your Needs course THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Factor: Get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! factormeals.com/di50off Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. wayfair.com CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

255. Why You Feel More Anxious When You Like Someone (And What To Do) w/ Rebecca Ore 17.04.2026 53min

I'm chatting with Rebecca Ore, a relationship coach and former anxiously attached dater who transformed her own relationship experience after discovering thought work and coaching. We're discussing everything from why you feel totally fine when you're single but fall apart the second you start liking someone, to what it actually means to stop trying to control your partner and start coming back to yourself. Rebecca also shares her personal experience of learning to separate her self-worth from how others treat her, and how that shift changed everything in her current relationship. At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma from a woman who had a five-hour first date and hadn't heard from them two days later. THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Factor: Get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! factormeals.com/di50off Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. wayfair.com CONNECT WITH ME: Submit a dating dilemma ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

254. Breadcrumbed by a Bartender, Boring Dates & Low Attraction (Dating Dilemmas) 14.04.2026 30min

In this episode, I'm answering four listener dating dilemmas, from deciding whether a "boring" but stable guy is worth more dates to navigating attraction when everything else aligns, to catching feelings for a newly single college friend, to dealing with a breadcrumbing bartender. I'm sharing how to tell the difference between "boring" and "bored," a better way to think about attraction, and why "right person, wrong time" is a trap. Want my advice on your situation? ⁠Submit your dating dilemma here. THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Factor: Get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! factormeals.com/di50off Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. wayfair.com CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

253. How The Creator of Burned Haystack Method Found Love on Hinge w/ Dr. Jennie Young 10.04.2026 52min

I'm chatting with Dr. Jennie Young, creator of the Burned Haystack Dating Method and author of the brand-new book Burn the Haystack, on round two! This time, we're getting into everything from her own success story to how to spot toxic dating coaches to why the "ick" deserves way more credit than it gets. Jennie also breaks down how she uses Burn the Haystack beyond the apps, the rhetorical patterns that didn't make it into the book, and the exact opening prompt that reveals her matches political affiliation 99% of the time. At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma about a woman two and a half months into a relationship with a really nice guy she just isn't falling for. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Listen to our first conversation about Burned Haystack Read Jennie's Substack THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Factor: Get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! factormeals.com/di50off Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. wayfair.com CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠ ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

252. How to Break Out Of The "Should I Stay Or Go?" Loop In Relationships 07.04.2026 35min

I'm getting into relationship rumination and that "should I stay or should I go" loop that keeps you stuck without ever actually making a decision. I'm covering the science behind why your brain does this, the difference between ambivalence and relationship anxiety, and a set of guided reflection questions to help you figure out what you actually want. I also share my own experience ruminating for years before leaving my ex, answer listener questions from Instagram about dealbreakers, timelines, and finding the courage to leave, and give you practical tips for breaking the cycle. At the end, I tackle a dating dilemma from a woman whose boyfriend of four years has always said he can't marry her. THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Factor: Get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! factormeals.com/di50off Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. wayfair.com CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠ ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

251. What To Say In Conflict For Calmer Communication w/ Rikki Cloos 03.04.2026 52min

I'm chatting with Rikki Cloos, the creator and author of Anxious Hearts Guide, one of the most grounded, accessible resources out there for healing insecure attachment. We're discussing communication mistakes most of us make without realizing it, why the words we say rarely match what we actually mean, and how that gap affects relationships. Rikki also shares her framework for improving communication and the seven relationship agreements she has with her husband. At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma from a listener who's been in couples therapy for months but is somehow feeling more distant from her partner. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 48 - all about getting your needs met as an anxiously attached person THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Factor: Get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! factormeals.com/di50off Boll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/dating Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. wayfair.com CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠ ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.