Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?

It's the SEASON FINALE and there's no other way to go out than talking about what everyone apparently wants to know; when you are getting pregnant. (GASP - she's over 30 and single, whatever will she do?!) We're joined by Naturopathic Doctor and Birth Doula, Dr. Jessica Dupont, who maintains a general family practice with a focus on hormonal regulation, women’s health (PMS, fibroids, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, etc.), fertility, and perinatal care. Dr. Jess gives us the real deal about 'geriatric pregnancy,' egg quality, and what your 30's mean when it comes to fertility and family planning. Don't think any of you men are off the hook! There are some key takeaways for you to lean into as you are also a major player in the process.

If you're a listener of this podcast, college probably feels like ages ago. Now, just sit back and imagine what it would've been like having access to dating apps as they are used in the present day. Scary or exciting? To put in perspective what the 20-year old college student is experiencing while finding love on campus, Jasmin Johnson, host of The Adult Algorithm Podcast, is here to break it down. She talks about hook-up culture, the odds and ends of settling down and how women her age view coming into their 30's as potentially single.

In a special, where are they now episode, we are revisiting Katie's story. You may recall that Katie (from episode 15: An Ethically, Non-Monogamous Marriage) had just broken off her engagement and was turning to the dating apps to explore new people. She happened to stumble upon a man that was in an open marriage and was unsure if she wanted to move forward. Now, she's back seven months later and is giving us an update about what happened in this scenario. Has she deleted the apps? Did she end up with the guy? Is she still looking? What does he have to say about all of this? That's right - he's sharing his side of the story, too.

From guys locking her out of their apartment, falling asleep during their date and questioning whether she had any life goals, Shannon is convinced that she is straight-up cursed in the dating department. Though these scenarios may scare most away to saying 'never again,' she embraces what each date has taught her and with that, has shifted her mindset to strictly date for quality. As a fitness coach and trainer, Shannon has learned that she is best suited to date someone with a similar lifestyle and hopes in doing so, that she won't be questioned about her ability to be successful all on her own. She is embracing her self-worth, dating like you mean it and finally walking away from bad dates (even if they make good stories).

With a happy marriage, two kids and a booming career, Jenna Lyne was living the good life. It wasn't until her husband decided to make an impromptu trip across the country (unbenounced to her, to see another woman) that everything came crashing down. Instead of being revengeful, Jenna Lyne found strength in knowing she deserved much better and left. Now, she's better because of it and is back in the dating game. She leans into the struggles of dating as a single mom, dealing with her ex's baggage and how she exposed his cheating ways. You may want to delete Snapchat after hearing this one.

Celebrities are more often than not, glorified and glamourized in all aspects of their lives. When it comes to relationships, however, things get rather messy. Viral Tik-Tok and Instagram resident "tea spiller," GirlGanz is breaking down the most scandalous relationships over the past year. She gets into why things are never what they seem and how we often idolize these unions in hopes we can mirror them in our own lives. The gossip spills over into how she navigates aggressive male trolls, hiding from the Kardashians and her own journey in building her career while wanting to find love.

Gretchen takes us back to her college years of freedom, questionable decisions and relationships that were opportunistic. Now, as a 'reformed party girl,' fiancé and mom, she reflects on her decision-making when it came to love and valuing those she was with. Gretchen also opens up about being a frequent cheater, her once carefree attitude about it, and the men she surrounded herself with that were serial liars; including one who made up a story about having cancer. Has this former wild child finally settled down?

It's a battle that we've fought for most of our lives; bad body image. Not only does it hinder the way we see and feel about ourselves, that lack of confidence impacts dating and love life. Health coach, Sam Gwazdauskas, shares her own personal journey with self-love, body confidence and worthiness and how her business, The Sam Plan, works to help reframe that way of thinking. She also tackles being newly single, moving to a new city and embracing entering her 30th year of life.

Being toxic is a phrase that is thrown around in lot in both dating and relationships. Often, we are blind to our own toxic behaviors such as performing "background checks" on the people we're dating, checking in on the activity of our exes and even remaining with significant others that cheated on us. This week's guest, Alexis, is setting the record straight about these unhealthy dating habits, the accountability of these behaviors and how she may have missed toxic traits that kept her in a bad relationship for three years.

Professional matchmaker and dating coach, Jean-eva Dickie, is here to help provide some guidance in navigating dating apps, dating culture and putting out our best selves. With an array of services and activities, Jean-eva has experience working with singles and getting them into successful relationships. In this episode, she covers profile tips, setting a good age range, how to take the plunge and ultimately, being confident in yourself; because being currently single doesn't mean you will die alone (we hope!).

In lieu of saying just goodbye, women usually ask of one another to "text me when you get home." It's common practice and oftentimes not typical in dating life. Leah shares why this simple gesture is so important after her experience with a date that wasn't what it seemed. She also gets real about being a Hooters waitress and the precautions she takes to ensure her own safety.

Kia, host of So-Called Oreos Podcast, tackles being a self-proclaimed 'Oreo' in society and how it translates over to relationships. She touches on interracial dating, her experiences with international men and why she's taking a break from dating apps. Kia also shares her thoughts about this season's Bachelor and how Matt James handled the controversies surrounding racism with the finale winner.

After forming a platonic friendship with a guy from an app, Lacey found herself in an unexpected situation as the 'other woman.' She breaks down the events of how things crumbled, her thoughts on accountability and how she sought to get revenge. She also talks about managing her highly successful Instagram account, @onceuponatimedating, and passes along more tales of woe, best advice and lessons learned.

After 15 years with her ex and two kids later, Nicky is redefining who she is now as a single woman. From dating apps to ghosts of high school past, she is learning what she wants, what she doesn't and why the block button comes in handy after a date with a match and their cousin.

Living through a year of a global pandemic is hard enough. For singles, especially those who live alone, it's been even harder. With the lack of human connection coupled with self and social isolation, its been an emotional roller coaster. Kylie, who has been living alone throughout the pandemic, working a West Coast schedule while living on the East Coast, is sharing how this has affected her mental health. She also gets into the dating dilemma that comes with COVID and how she fights off social media and dating app trolls that question her sports IQ.

Ready to take his love life into his own hands, Rohan turned to dating apps to finally lose what he felt was holding him back, his virginity. Though the deed had been done, he still felt insecure about dating. Rohan gets real about men and their confidence issues, the power of love through DM's and long-distance connections that are worth putting in the work.

Single after nine years, Natasha was not only new to the dating scene, but life in LA. After putting herself out there, thanks to dating apps, she decided to document all of her experiences; the good, the bad and...the underwear model. In this episode, Natasha details her experience in writing a book ('A Series of Unfortunate Attempts') about dating life and lessons learned from all her attempts; even the unfortunate ones.

Since the COVID pandemic hit, date nights have looked a whole lot different. It's harder to meet people, stay in an engaging conversation and ultimately let them into your 'bubble.' To change things up, we decided to give virtual speed dating a whirl; while giving you the complete lowdown as to whether it's worth it or not. Was dating nine guys in eight-minute rounds heaven or hell? Can you feel sparks through the screen? Did some guys pick their noses because they forgot they were on a date (yes)? Hear the truth about the experience and what we learned about ourselves.

Feeling pressure to lose her virginity by the time she hit 30, Emily turned to Tinder to find a suitor. In order for her to be successful, she assembled the 'Twenty F**kteen' team full of friends who gave advice and.... their apartment. Not only does Emily share the complex nature of turning to dating apps for love...and sex... she also tackles what dating life is like for a plus-sized woman and how often she finds herself being self-protective in dating scenarios. Though no one may come close to her childhood love that is Jordan Knight from New Kids On The Block, Emily knows that living life now instead of waiting on someone else, is the best way to live.

When you're about to throw a punch, you may have a moment when you second guess yourself. Am I leaving myself open to get hit in return or will my punch land hard enough? The same can be said for relationships; we spend way too much time overthinking the right move. Julia, an avid boxer, knows all about giving a solid right hook to dates that don't give her that fire she gets when stepping into the ring. She hits on being bold in your dating approach, dismissing guys that think they know more than you and feeling empowered to stay single if that's what gives you life. Also, don't try to feed this Italian girl chicken parm if you don't know how to cook it!