Dating Intentionally
Dating Intentionally

Dating Intentionally

Talia Koren

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No outdated rules.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.

Recent Episodes

219. The Truth About Long Distance Early Dating w/ Drea Renee
DEC 11, 2025
219. The Truth About Long Distance Early Dating w/ Drea Renee
In this episode, I chat with Drea Renee, host of Hey Babe Can We Talk, to break down long-distance dating, vetting men from the apps, and the subtle red flags we often talk ourselves out of. Drea shares how she unexpectedly met someone abroad who challenges her patterns in the best ways. We dive into red flags, long-distance dynamics, and the inner work that real connection demands. At the end, we get into a dating dilemma about what to do when someone pulls back after a fast start. Where to Find Drea: Instagram: www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IHI4Nis2q39tAsMC6Zr3O Thanks to our partners: Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions easily and manage your finances with Rocket Money! Go to rocketmoney.com/dating to get started. AG1: Go to drinkag1.com/dating and get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2 when you first subscribe! Rula: Go to rula.com/datingintentionally and take the first step towards better mental health today. Olive & June: DIY salon-level nails! Get 20% off your first mani system at oliveandjune.com/dating20 JOIN THE COMMUNITY datingintentionallypod.com/community CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠ ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally!⁠ MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Free texting templates & dating FAQ guide⁠ ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ DATING COURSES ⁠Swipe, Match, Date - Master The Dating Apps⁠ ⁠How To Identify Your Needs 1-hr Class⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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46 MIN
218. Being The Chooser VS Wanting To Be Chosen (How To Find Balance)
DEC 8, 2025
218. Being The Chooser VS Wanting To Be Chosen (How To Find Balance)
In this episode, I break down why we crave being chosen in dating and how shifting into being the chooser transforms your confidence, clarity, and relationships. I unpack the media messages, attachment patterns, and personal experiences that keep us chasing validation, and I walk you through how to date from a place of self-worth, clarity, and mutual choosing. At the end, I dive into a dating dilemma about catching feelings for someone who isn’t ready to date. Episode Mentioned: 21. Are you dating for validation? (And how to stop) Thanks to our partners: Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions easily and manage your finances with Rocket Money! Go to rocketmoney.com/dating to get started. AG1: Go to drinkag1.com/dating and get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2 when you first subscribe! Rula: Go to rula.com/datingintentionally and take the first step towards better mental health today. Olive & June: DIY salon-level nails! Get 20% off your first mani system at oliveandjune.com/dating20 JOIN THE COMMUNITY datingintentionallypod.com/community CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠ ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally!⁠ MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Free texting templates & dating FAQ guide⁠ ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ DATING COURSES ⁠Swipe, Match, Date - Master The Dating Apps⁠ ⁠How To Identify Your Needs 1-hr Class⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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29 MIN
217. Signs They're Emotionally Mature (And How To Tell If You Are) w/ Julia Kristina
DEC 5, 2025
217. Signs They're Emotionally Mature (And How To Tell If You Are) w/ Julia Kristina
In this episode, I sit down with therapist and emotional maturity expert Julia Kristina to break down what emotional maturity actually looks like in dating. We cover the signs of an emotionally mature partner, how to build a deeper connection, and how to handle conflict with confidence instead of fear. At the end, I get into a dating dilemma about how to manage your emotions when someone pulls back slightly, and you’re not sure if it’s a red flag or your fear talking. Where to Find Julia: Instagram -> instagram.com/juliacounsellor Website -> juliakristina.com YouTube -> youtube.com/user/juliakristinamah Thanks to our partners: AG1: Go to drinkag1.com/dating and get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2 when you first subscribe! Rula: Go to rula.com/datingintentionally and take the first step towards better mental health today. Olive & June: DIY salon-level nails! Get 20% off your first mani system at oliveandjune.com/dating20 JOIN THE COMMUNITY datingintentionallypod.com/community CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠ ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally!⁠ MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Free texting templates & dating FAQ guide⁠ ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ DATING COURSES ⁠Swipe, Match, Date - Master The Dating Apps⁠ ⁠How To Identify Your Needs 1-hr Class⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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61 MIN
215. How to Date with Intention and Find Your Person w/ Julie Krapfchick & Yue Xu (throwback)
NOV 28, 2025
215. How to Date with Intention and Find Your Person w/ Julie Krapfchick & Yue Xu (throwback)
This throwback episode (originally aired June 14, 2024) features Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick, hosts of Dateable Podcast, who've been sharing dating advice for 8 years. We cover practical tips for better date conversations, how to screen matches effectively, and the mindset shifts that help you stay curious and less attached to outcomes. We also discuss what successful daters have in common: wanting a relationship, not needing one, and knowing their dating "north star." We end with a rapid-fire "Is it a red flag if?" round. Follow Dateable on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dateablepodcast/ Thanks to our partners: AG1: Go to drinkag1.com/dating and get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2 when you first subscribe! Rula: Go to rula.com/datingintentionally and take the first step towards better mental health today. Olive & June: DIY salon-level nails! Get 20% off your first mani system at oliveandjune.com/dating20 JOIN THE COMMUNITY datingintentionallypod.com/community CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠ ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally!⁠ MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Free texting templates & dating FAQ guide⁠ ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ DATING COURSES ⁠Swipe, Match, Date - Master The Dating Apps⁠ ⁠How To Identify Your Needs 1-hr Class⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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54 MIN