The Heart Of It

The world of dating apps is wild territory—full of uncertainty, unsolicited nudes, and zero guarantees you'll find what you're actually looking for.

In this episode, we're joined by Lisa Portolan, who quite literally has a PhD in the dating app space. She shares some eye-opening, and at times shocking, insights into the realities of online dating—from the psychology behind swiping to the dangers we're unaware of.

If you’ve ever ventured into the dating app jungle or even thinking about it, this one’s for you.

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We were so happy to speak with Sarah Grynberg who delved deep into the mysterious world of adult friendships, navigating them, losing them, being ghosted and how to know when the match up just isn't right. Adult friendships are complicated relationships, sometimes more so than romantic ones and Sarah has some amazing insights.

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After an unexpected cancellation with a guest we decided to take things into our own hands and have a little fun this episode. We asked ChatGPT to quiz us on our relationship and it brought us back down memory lane and revealed some special life moments we have never shared on the podcast before.

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This week on The Heart Of It, we’re joined by the ultimate Easy Dinner Queen, Steph De Sousa, and her husband Neville, for a warm, honest, and at times emotional conversation about love, family, and finding your way.

Steph opens up about life after MasterChef (and her return) as well as the tragic past relationship she struggled to escape. She shares how those experiences shaped the woman and partner she is today.

Neville brings his own thoughtful perspective, reflecting on his upbringing, the culture shock of becoming a stepdad in Australia, and what it’s really like blending families and lives, and we hear the story behind their “very underwhelming” engagement? 

Steph’s new book Easy Dinner Queen is out now—don’t miss it!

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This week on The Heart Of It, we’re joined by sexologist Laura Lee, who brings 17 years of experience to a powerful and enlightening conversation about sex, relationships, and everything in between.

Laura unpacks the foundations of fulfilling intimacy - respect, communication, and pleasure - and dives into topics many people are curious about but don’t often talk openly about. From the prevalence of responsive desire in adults to the impact of porn on modern sexual behaviours, to the growing interest in non-monogamy - this is the kind of chat that will leave you thinking, questioning, and learning.

We walked away from this episode with so much insight - and we’re pretty sure you will too.

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