We Met At Acme

Drew Afualo is a content creator, women’s rights advocate, podcast host and author, best known as TikTok’s “Crusader for Women”. We discuss her views on men, the misogyny on the internet, how her career has affected her relationship, going from friends to dating with her current partner, working on your confidence, and more. This episode starts with your submitted questions via speakpipe. Go to speakpipe.com/wemetatacme to submit yours for the next episode! Drew’s new book LOUD: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve publishes July 30th and is available for pre-order now at https://drew-afualo.com Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more On Hinge, there are no rules, timers or games. If you’re feeling inspired, give Hinge a try. Download Hinge today and find someone worth deleting the app for. Clarins.com code ACME and get Multi-Active Day & Night Cream for TEN PERCENT OFF, A FREE WELCOME GIFT, PLUS FREE SHIPPING on your first order Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Maddock is a relationship coach who helps people achieve their 10/10 relationship. We discuss feminine energy, why men and women can’t be friends, the rules for a serious conversation with a partner, the four P’s, filling your cup, and more. This episode starts with your submitted questions via speakpipe. Go to speakpipe.com/wemetatacme to submit yours for the next episode! Buy Jake’s book! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Get fast-acting nasal allergy symptom relief with Astepro. Go to Asteproallergy.com for a discount so you can Astepro and Go! today. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s full solo episode, I discuss navigating break ups in your 30s, compromising in marriage, how to grow from big fights in a relationship, and the transition into parenthood. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: On Hinge, there are no rules, timers or games. If you’re feeling inspired, give Hinge a try. Download Hinge today and find someone worth deleting the app for. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vashtie is the original IT girl in NYC. She is also a DJ, designer, film maker, and a new mom. We discuss her transition to motherhood, her labor experiences, sex and love after babies, how she got her career into the place it is now, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I talk about my own motherhood challenges. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Rhoback.com code acme for 20% off your first order through the end of the week Talkspace.com/acme code SPACE80 for $80 off your first month Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan McMahon is a single guy in the city. He is also the founder of Conte Supper Club, a great place for singles to meet and dine. We discuss at what age men start to take dating seriously, why guys ask girls out and then flake, where he and his single friends go out, what men struggle with and vent about, how they like to get approached, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I answer some listener voicemails. To leave one for a future episode use this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/wemetatacme Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: On Hinge, there are no rules, timers or games. If you’re feeling inspired, give Hinge a try. Download Hinge today and find someone worth deleting the app for. Clarins.com code ACME and get Multi-Active Day & Night Cream for TEN PERCENT OFF, A FREE WELCOME GIFT, PLUS FREE SHIPPING on your first order Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I chatted with Alissa Vitti, the founder of FLO Living, a functional nutritionist, women’s hormone expert, and creator of the cycle syncing method®. We talk about PCOS, hormones, cycle syncing, IVF, OHSS, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I answer some listener voicemails. To leave one for a future episode use this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/wemetatacme Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Get fast-acting nasal allergy symptom relief with Astepro. Go to Asteproallergy.com for a discount so you can Astepro and Go! today. Rhoback.com code acme for 20% off your first order through the end of the week Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Hussey is New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and coach specializing in confidence and relational intelligence. I’ve been a huge fan of his dating advice for a LONG time! We discuss signs a man is emotionally unavailable, how to create the relationship dynamic you want, why reaching out first is actually a power move, how he connected with his wife, tips to be more approachable, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I answer some listener voicemails. To leave one for a future episode use this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/wemetatacme Pre-order Matthew Hussey’s book! https://matthewhussey.com/lovelifebook-announce/ Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: On Hinge, there are no rules, timers or games. If you’re feeling inspired, give Hinge a try. Download Hinge today and find someone worth deleting the app for. Clarins.com code ACME and get Multi-Active Day & Night Cream for TEN PERCENT OFF, A FREE WELCOME GIFT, PLUS FREE SHIPPING on your first order Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Patrick McGrath, psychologist and Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD. We discuss the different types of OCD, anxiety vs. OCD, how to know if you’re in a bad relationship or it’s ROCD, tips to recover, how to support a partner with OCD, postpartum OCD, how stress triggers people with OCD, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I answer some listener voicemails. To leave one for a future episode use this link: Leave me a voicemail here! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: To learn more about therapy with NOCD, go to nocd.com and schedule a free 15-minute call with their team. Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more Factormeals.com/acme50 code acme50 for 50% off Rhoback.com code acme for 20% off your first order through the end of the week DrinkAG1.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For today’s episode, I sit down with Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw. Ben and Rebecca are a comedy team who got their start writing for the Tonight Show. They’re also a couple who, after nine years of dating, just got engaged. We discuss how important humor is in a relationship, signs your partner isn’t the one, taking someone else’s last name, when to move in together, good signs in a relationship, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I answer some listener voicemails. To leave one for a future episode use this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/wemetatacme Order Rebecca and Ben’s book “Naked In The Rideshare” Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Talkspace.com/acme ode ACME for $80 off your first month DrinkAG1.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode, I discuss why changing when you get into a relationship is actually a good thing. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more To learn more about therapy with NOCD, go to nocd.com and schedule a free 15-minute call with their team. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, I sit down with Erin Dana Lichy. Erin is a new cast member of Real Housewives of New York, and we also happen to go way back (I used to do her social media!). Erin and I discuss making new friends as an adult, how to be a parent without making it your whole personality, regrets from the show, keeping your independence in a relationship, why she was actually mad at Brynn in the show, scenes that didn’t air, and so much more. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: To learn more about therapy with NOCD, go to nocd.com and schedule a free 15-minute call with their team. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, I sit down with Colton Underwood: former Bachelor and now host of the Daddyhood podcast. We discuss his coming out journey, how religion affected his life, his thoughts on monogamy and ENM, advice Colton has for his pre-fame self, the overuse of toxic masculinity, his mental health journey, fertility struggles, and so much more. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: greenchef.com/60acme code 60ACME for 60% off your first month + 20% off your next 2 months Expressvpn.com/acme for three extra months completely free Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more To learn more about therapy with NOCD, go to nocd.com and schedule a free 15-minute call with their team. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, I sit down with Vienna Pharaon, Family & Marriage Therapist, National Bestselling Author of The Origins of You, host of the new podcast This Keeps Happening, and the expert behind the popular Instagram account @mindfulmft. We discuss good habits to create early on in relationships, how our family patterns affect us in dating, knowing if a problem is perpetual or solvable, repairing after a fight, gentle parenting, the common issues couples or families face, how AI will affect our relationships, and more. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Talkspace.com/acme for $80 off your first month Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's full solo episode, I share my birth story and how it’s been so far being a parent. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more Manifest the dating experience you want - download Hinge to find someone worth deleting the app for Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's full solo episode, I break down the viral video I posted where men say they'd rather date out of their league and women say they’d rather date below theirs. We break down why this is true, with input and opinions from men, and so much more. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: greenchef.com/60acme code 60ACME for 60% off your first month + 20% off your next 2 months Deleteme.com/acme code ACME to get 20% off your plan Manifest the dating experience you want - download Hinge to find someone worth deleting the app for Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, I sit down with Jemma Sbeg, an Australian podcaster best known for her top-charting self-help podcast, The Psychology of your 20's. Jemma and I discuss how birth order affects your relationships, what people in their 20s do wrong in relationships, the meaning of lucky girl syndrome, what dating apps are doing to our brains, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I discuss how to calm first date nerves and who in a relationship should initiate the future convo. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Deleteme.com/acme code ACME to get 20% off your plan Visit drinkghia.com and use code ACME at checkout for 20% off your first purchase Manifest the dating experience you want - download Hinge to find someone worth deleting the app for Expressvpn.com/acme for three extra months completely free Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, I sit back down with Damona Hoffman. Damona is the official love expert of The Drew Barrymore Show, host of the popular podcast Dates & Mates, and a longtime dating coach. Damona and I discuss meeting in the middle between a fairytale and reality, our partner’s argument styles, spicing things up in January for the new year, habits we need to break in dating, and more. Buy Damona’s book here! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Visit drinkghia.com and use code ACME at checkout for 20% off your first purchase Talkspace.com code ACME for $80 off your first month Deleteme.com/acme code ACME to get 20% off your plan Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, I sit down with Topaz Adizes. Topaz is an Emmy award-winning writer, director, and founder and executive director of The Skin Deep, an experience design studio focused on human connection. Topaz’s series {THE AND} is a YouTube phenomenon, and he is the recent author of the book 12 Questions For Love. We discuss four of the twelve important questions, why we stop connecting with our partners, how to deepen our relationships with loved ones, how to spice up date night, and more. Buy Topaz’s book here! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more Manifest the dating experience you want - download Hinge to find someone worth deleting the app for Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's full solo episode, I read your stories about having an invisible string tying you to your partner all along. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Find Frida Fertility on Amazon, Target, and select CVS near you. Visit drinkghia.com and use code ACME at checkout for 20% off your first purchase Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode, I sit down with Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel of the podcast 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose. We discuss work wives and husbands, The Golden Bachelor, what the Bachelor franchise is doing wrong (and doing right), why Bachelor relationships work and why most fail, freezing our eggs, and more. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Clarins.com code ACME23 for 10% off plus a free 7-piece gift of skincare products when you place your first order Glamsquad - get $20 your next appointment. It’s valid whether or not you’ve booked with them before. Code WMAA at checkout. Find Frida Fertility on Amazon, Target, and select CVS near you. Visit drinkghia.com and use code ACME at checkout for 20% off your first purchase Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.