The Feminist Dating Show

Cora left an unhealthy marriage, deconstructed her entire evangelical upbringing, bought her first house, and raised two 16-year-olds solo. Then she met someone really good on Hinge. Who met all of her essence-based preferences. And she almost talked herself out of it. Not because he did anything wrong. Because she felt ashamed for wanting partnership after working so hard to become independent. In this live coaching session on The Feminist Dating Show, I coach Cora through the spiral in real time. We build her an "if this, then that" plan for the anxiety. We upgrade the questions she's asking herself. And we talk about why "desire is your birthright" (in the words of Dr. Juliana Hauser), not something you have to earn after you've suffered enough. If you have ever felt like wanting love was a betrayal of your hard-won independence, episode 266 is for you. Work with Lily: Read Lily's book: Thank You, More Please Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@datebrazen Follow on TikTok: tiktok.com/@datebrazen Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/datebrazen Explore programs + resources: datebrazen.com

If you have a great life and dating just doesn't feel like part of it — this one's for you. In episode 265, I'm coaching Christina live. She's 36, has a great life, one long-term relationship under her belt, and is asking the question a lot of you are quietly asking: is it even worth it to try dating after so much disappointment? She's frustrated by the single tax — the emotional and financial cost of being the only single person in her circle, coordinating everything alone while everyone else has a built-in teammate. She wants a partner more than she lets herself admit. And she's bi, but feels like an adolescent there compared to her experience dating men — and keeps wondering if it's even worth exploring. In this episode, we dive into ALL of this, and come up with a concrete plan to make dating a part of her amazing life-- with permission, boundaries, and a plan to attract more. Work with Lily: Read Lily's book: Thank You, More Please Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@datebrazen Follow on TikTok: tiktok.com/@datebrazen Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/datebrazen Explore programs + resources: datebrazen.com

Here's the secret of flirting... Every single person you've ever wanted to talk to — the cute stranger on the subway, the guy at the coffee shop, the woman you keep seeing at the farmers market — is also in their head. Every. Single. One. And yet most of us walk around convinced that WE are the only ones who are awkward, anxious, and completely clueless about flirting. This week on The Feminist Dating Show, I brought in flirt coach @benjamincamras to change that story so you can feel like the confident badass you are while flirting and connecting with new cuties. In Episode 264, we cover: → What flirting actually IS (hint: it's not what you think) → The 4 flirt styles — and how to find yours → How to handle rejection without spiraling into a shame tornado → What to do when your mind goes completely blank mid-conversation → The subway flirt role play you didn't know you needed → How to flirt safely when you hold marginalized identities → The one thing to do THIS WEEK to build your flirt muscles This is not about performing. It's about becoming your most confident, authentic self — and you already have everything you need. Follow Benjamin on: TikTok Instagram Flirtations! Podcast Work with Lily: Read Lily's book: Thank You, More Please Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@datebrazen Follow on TikTok: tiktok.com/@datebrazen Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/datebrazen Explore programs + resources: datebrazen.com

If you've ever opened a dating app and immediately wanted to throw your phone across the room — this one's for you. In episode 263 of the Feminist Dating Show, I'm coaching Kayla live. This episode is for you if you relate to any of this: You open a dating app and immediately spiral into, "What if they make me uncomfortable?" or "what if I say something stupid?" You avoid swiping because judging people by their photos makes you feel like a bad person You watch your friends get matches and wonder what you're doing wrong You feel like a late bloomer, a re-entry dater, or just behind Deep down, you're afraid the real problem is that you're just not lovable... In this episode, I help Kayla name what's underneath her dating avoidance. We name what makes dating apps so dang difficult on our brains/bodies/nervous systems (they are such a flawed tool!). AND we build a simple "if this, then that" plan for dating that soothes her anxiety. In this episode, you'll learn to swipe without abandoning yourself, without judging yourself for your attraction preferences, or without lowering your standards. Work with Lily: Read Lily's book: Thank You, More Please Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@datebrazen Follow on TikTok: tiktok.com/@datebrazen Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/datebrazen Explore programs + resources: datebrazen.com

This one's for you if dating has started to feel like a hamster wheel of painful experiences… and you keep thinking: I've done so much work on myself—why is this still so hard? In this live session, I coach Quinn through: the loop of type vs. essence-based preferences the fear of being "too much" in dating what to do when uncertainty triggers a full-body spiral how to tell if your "picker is broken"… or if you've been trained to assume you're the problem self-compassion as a real tool (not a pep talk) to re-regulate and come back home to yourself how to update your EBPs so you're not dating someone you have to parent or beg for affection community + dating after a big move By the end, Quinn says it perfectly: this session felt like closing a bunch of tabs in her brain and finally having the system run again. If you've ever been in the mindset of "it's fate or it's me," I want you to hear this. Work with Lily: Read Lily's book: Thank You, More Please Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@datebrazen Follow on TikTok: tiktok.com/@datebrazen Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/datebrazen Explore programs + resources: datebrazen.com