Dating Intentionally
Talia Koren
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On Dating Intentionally, host and dating expert Talia Koren helps listeners date with confidence and have fun in the process! Listen for tips on using dating apps with success, how to navigate relationship milestones and for real life dating stories.
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Jun 30, 2023
Dating timelines & a recap of year 1 with my BF
This episode is all about pacing in a new relationship and early dating. When is it "normal" to kiss? Have sex? Define the relationship? This episode covers it all, as well as a breakdown of how these dating milestones played out in the first year of dating my boyfriend who I met online.
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Jun 22, 2023
Dating Dilemmas: conflicting values, missing sparks & post-divorce swiping
In this episode, I share 5 different dating dilemmas I received via DM on Instagram. Hear from folks who are dating post-divorce, trying to overcome the fear of dating, navigating conflicting values, and figuring out what to do when you've been seeing them for months, but they're not sure about you. If you want to submit your dating dilemma, DM me at @dating.intentionally on Instagram.
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Jun 12, 2023
Get Intimate: You’ll either love or hate how this guy meets women
This episode features John Teasdale, a 34 y/o single man (as of this recording) who built his own personal dating site to meet women. We talk about this unique approach to finding matches, how he came up with it, how it's going and why he thinks it's more fun than using dating apps. Check the site out here: datejohnteasdale.com
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Apr 7, 2023
The case for dating multiple people (before exclusive)
Why date one person at a time when you can be more efficient and overlap? This episode covers all things circular dating, which is meeting and getting to know a few people simultaneously before deciding who to commit to. I talk about why it's beneficial, how to do it without hurting anyone's feelings or getting exhausted and I share YOUR reasons why it might not be a good idea, just to balance it out. I also go deep into my personal experience with dating multiple people (again, before committing!).
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Mar 19, 2023
Get Intimate: How to date before relocating for work
Hear from Christopher* a man of Asian descent in his early 30s who works in academia, which means he has to move for work frequently. Christopher is looking for a long-term relationship and takes dating seriously despite the fact that he's dating in an east coast city that he'll eventually have to leave in a few months. We talk about how he uses the apps, what he looks for and how he takes calculated risks in dating. At the end, he tells me a hilarious first date story. I learned so much from Christopher and hope you do too!
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Mar 10, 2023
All about relationship check-ins (and how to do them)
Think of regular check-ins with your partner as relationship maintenance. In this episode, you'll learn what a relationship check-in is, why they're beneficial and how to start the conversation with your partner about doing them. I'm also sharing my favorite method for relationship check-ins and how I brought the topic up with my current boyfriend.
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Mar 3, 2023
Get Intimate: How To Date Casually in Austin as a 38 y/o Woman
Hear from Yolanda Russell of The Conscious H.O.E. who shares all about what dating casually in Austin is like. Yolanda has entered the dating scene after ending a 6-year relationship with someone she was engaged to. Now she's dating casually with confidence and empowerment and I got to hear all about it! Yolanda talks about how to build self-confidence, how to navigate dating when you're not looking for anything serious and shares some pretty fun date ideas!
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Feb 24, 2023
Stop looking for attraction on the first date
In today's solo episode, I'm talking about attraction in early dating which comes up a lot. Do you feel like you're never attracted to anyone on the first date, therefore don't end up going on a second date? This episode breaks down why you likely won't feel attraction right away (as a woman dating men) and what to focus on instead. I talk about different types of attraction, how many dates to give it if you don't feel attracted and how to navigate attraction in general. During this episode, I share a story about how I let attraction grow with my current boyfriend who I met on Hinge.
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Feb 17, 2023
Get Intimate: Dating as a 42 y/o divorced dad
Hear from Scott, who's a 42 y/o man based in Australia, dating after divorce and as the father of two young boys. Scott shares all about how he approaches intentional dating after divorce, navigating tough dating schedules and how he faces the unique challenges that come up. He shares what works, what doesn't and what he's working toward. At the end of this episode, hear a funny story about how I met GB's (my boyfriend's) parents for the first time.
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Feb 10, 2023
How to meet your next date IRL
The Dating Intentionally Podcast is back! Tired of online dating? Is it just not working for you? I'm sharing my BEST tips and tricks for meeting people in real life and finding good matches off the apps. I talk about what I've tried that actually works, how to start conversations with strangers and be more approachable. If you want to meet someone in real life to date, I've got you covered.
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Nov 10, 2022
How to define and discuss relationship needs
In this episode, I'm sharing my 5 needs in a partner and how I figured them out. I'm also talking about how to figure out your relationship needs vs. wants and how to communicate them with the person you're dating. I also cover how to address feelings of guilt around needs and the concept of interdependence in relationships. At the end, as a bonus, I'm sharing the infamous Fisherman story - which is the story behind why a guy ended things with me over an Instagram DM. This will be the last episode in this first chapter? series? season? of Dating Intentionally. We'll be back in a few weeks with guests!
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Nov 4, 2022
How to approach holidays in early stage dating
There's nothing quite like the anxiety that comes with trying to figure out where to spend the holidays with your significant other! In this episode, I'm talking about how to have conversations around the holidays, approaching gifts for each other and families, and the truth about letting people down in the process of making these decisions. I'm also sharing how I'm approaching the holidays differently in my new relationship and the super embarrassing experience I had decorating a Christmas tree for the first time ever in high school.
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Oct 28, 2022
How to break bad habits in relationships
In this episode, I talk about how each relationship gives us an opportunity break old habits and patterns and replace them with new healthier ones. I cover specific habits I'm working on breaking in my new relationship, like not speaking my needs and keeping score. I'll also talk about relationship habits I'm working on creating, like asking more questions and prioritizing repair attempts after handling conflict with my parnter. Finally, I talk about therapy and how that's helped me in this process.
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Oct 21, 2022
How to navigate sex in early stage dating
In this episode, I share my best tips for navigating sex in earl stage dating. I talk a bit about my experience navigating physical intimacy early on, when to actually have sex with someone you just started dating, how to set and communicate boundaries and more. I’ll also cover a few listener questions and share the worst (but funny, not like actually bad) experience I had having sex with someone new in the last year.
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Oct 14, 2022
How to decide if they’re worth a 2nd date
In this episode, I talk about having a healthy mindset for first dates, what to NOT do before a first date, how to have a great first date, how to decide if it's worth going on a second date and more. I also answer listener questions and share my worst first date story.
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Oct 7, 2022
How to handle situationships
Situationships are messy, confusing and in my opinion, a total waste of time if you're looking for a serious relationship. In this episode, I talk about what situationships are, why they happen in the first place, how to get out of one if that's your life right now and how to avoid them altogether. You deserve better ok? I also answer a listener question about situationships and share a personal experience with being in one.
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Sep 30, 2022
How to know if it’s time to break up
Deciding to break up or stick it out is one of the toughest choices you'll ever make (maybe more than once) in your relationship. In this episode, I share my very personal experience with choosing to end a 6-year relationship. I walk you through the questions I asked myself, how I realized my ex was wrong for me and how I ultimately called it off. I also share my favorite break-up book as well as a couple of key tips to help you make a decision if you find yourself in the same dilemma.
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Sep 23, 2022
How to stop deleting and re-downloading dating apps
In this episode, I share my best practices for dating apps from soup to nuts - everything from how to set up your profile to setting up dates. But most importantly, I talk about a successful dating app mindset so you can stop deleting and re-downloading dating apps every few weeks. Dating apps CAN be fun and I can't wait for you to hear how they can work for you, not against you.
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Sep 15, 2022
How to deal with rejection in dating
If you're dating, especially on dating apps, you're going to face a good amount of rejection. Rejection comes in many forms and it's one of the hardest parts of staying positive on that dating grind. In this episode, you'll learn how to reframe rejection, how to move on after you've been rejected, and some practices you can try today to increase your self-worth.
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Sep 13, 2022
Why I’m starting a dating podcast
Dating Intentionally is all about showing up in your dating life in a way that aligns with your values... and learning how to have FUN in the process. Talia shares why she's starting this podcast in the first place, her origin story and what listeners can expect on Dating Intentionally.
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