Dating Intentionally
No outdated rules. Just honest, thoughtful advice to help you get what you're after in your dating life, and have fun along the way.
Dating Intentionally will help you navigate modern dating with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you're dating after a big break up, trying to avoid past mistakes, or just tired of swiping aimlessly, this show will guide you to make decisions that align with your values while actually enjoying the dating process.
Hosted by Talia Koren, this show dives into real, practical strategies to help you attract the right matches, build connection, and move toward your dream relationship. Talia shares advice based on her real-life experience of going on 150ish dates with over 60 people in under a year until she met her husband (on Hinge)! You'll hear no-nonsense advice from her and guest experts, therapists, and authors to implement into your dating life today.
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32. Top 10 tips for dating intentionally in 2024
Could 2024 be your year to find a secure, long-term relationship? These are my top 10 dating tips for finding an amazing match (without compromising your mental health) in 2024. From building an amazing life on your own to embracing your search for l...
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31. Love bombing vs genuine interest (how to tell)
Are they love bombing you or are they just eager about the connection? This episode breaks down the signs of love bombing, concrete examples, why people love bomb in the first place and how to remove yourself from a relationship with a love bomber. I...
24 min
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30. Texting 101: How to navigate texting in ear...
Not sure what to do when they keep texting you, but won't ask you out? What about what to say to a ghoster? Or what should you expect after you've gone out a few times? This episode has you covered. Listen and learn about texting etiquette, what to e...
23 min
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29. How to define the relationship (DTR)
Have you ever dated someone for a while and wondered, "what are we?" Going from just dating to "boyfriend" and "girlfriend" or whatever labels you want to use can feel terrifying. This episode covers how and when to have the DTR (define the relations...
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28. How to deal with dating burnout
Do you ever feel totally apathetic about dating? Or like just the idea of going on a date feels irritating? You might be experiencing dating burnout. In this episode, I talk about how dating burnout and fatigue happen and how to heal from it. You are...
20 min
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27. How to tell if they’re a good match
Scenario: you're on date #2 with someone and they seem fine, but you're not sure if you should keep seeing them. This podcast breaks down the three things to look for when trying to figure out if someone is a good match for a potential relationship i...
23 min
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26. Gifts they actually want for the holidays f...
Stuck on what to get the person you're newly dating or a long-term partner for the holidays? Not great at gift-giving? My brother Alex (age 29) and I get into how to give memorable gifts your SO will absolutely love. This episode will inspire you to ...
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25. How to move on from someone
Whether you're fresh from a break up or still thinking about that person you dated 3 years ago, this episode is packed with tips, tools and techniques for moving on from an ex. This episode also features a special guest, sharing one very specific tip...
26 min
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24. Dating rules I’d have if I believed in dati...
Do you have dating rules? In this episode, I get into the dating rules that worked for me (even though ultimately, I don't believe you have to follow any dating rules to be successful in dating). I also share what rules the community thinks are great...
28 min
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23. How to stay grounded in early dating
Are you grounded in dating? Listen and learn what staying grounded in dating even means and what happens when we get completely carried away. I'm also getting into how to actually slow the process down and stay grounded in reality as you get to know ...
25 min
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22. The 4 attachment styles (and how to spot th...
This episode is an overview and introduction to adult attachment theory. Learn about the four attachment styles (secure, avoidant, anxious and disorganized) how they're developed, and how our attachment style affects the way we operate in relationshi...
25 min
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21. Are you dating for validation? (And how to ...
Are you more preoccupied with getting their interest than whether or not YOU like THEM in dating? This episode covers dating for validation: what it is, why it's leading you into toxic relationships and how to break out of the pattern. Mutual interes...
18 min
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20. Questions to ask before moving in together
POV: You're starting to talk about moving in with your partner, but you want to be sure you're talking everything through before making the decision. This episode includes eight essential questions and topics to discuss before moving in with your sig...
28 min
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19. Dating timelines & a recap of year 1 with m...
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...
31 min
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18. Dating Dilemmas: conflicting values, missin...
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 seein...
15 min
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17. Get Intimate: You’ll either love or hate ho...
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...
63 min
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16. The case for dating multiple people (before...
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 benefic...
22 min
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15. Get Intimate: How to date before relocating...
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 ...
48 min
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14. All about relationship check-ins (and how t...
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 ...
21 min
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13. Get Intimate: How To Date Casually in Austi...
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 con...
64 min
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12. 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 wo...
23 min
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11. 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...
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10. 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 wo...
36 min
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9. 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 feeling...
36 min
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8. 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 an...
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