Stay ConnectedDating advice, real stories, and honest conversations about modern relationships. Seeing Other People with Ilana Dunn covers everything from first dates and situationships to long-term love, with expert guests, anonymous confessions, and unfiltered takes three times a week.
Whether you’re swiping, healing, or somewhere in between…this is your show.
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Brandon shares his story of how his marriage to the love of his life ended in divorce. He opens up about his growth and healing journey post-divorce, and what it was like to reenter the dating world as a man in his early 30s who hadn’t dated someone new since 2010. Brandon shares how he has since moved halfway across the country and started a new job while navigating the complexities of modern dating. Tune in for a conversation where we explore relationship dynamics and discuss the importance of self-awareness and patience.
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In this episode Ilana chats with Gab Saper, a personal stylist who focuses on building confidence and body acceptance through fashion. They discuss the challenges millennials face due to past diet cultures and explore dressing for body types without aiming to look skinnier or taller. Gab shares her unique love story, beginning with a childhood camp romance that rekindled years later in New York, despite challenges like ghosting. She explains how eventually forgiving her now husband led to a deep relationship. Gab also talks about her journey into fashion styling, giving tips on dressing authentically, and how clothes are tied to self-expression and dating. They conclude with a discussion on the importance of wearing comfortable, authentic clothing and recognizing the significance of quality undergarments.
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01:07 Dressing for Your Body
03:30 Parallels Between Fashion and Dating
04:06 A Love Story: Meeting Her Husband
11:03 The Ghosting Incident
22:06 The Proposal
25:01 Wardrobe Styling Career
25:08 Early Fashion Memories
26:09 Turning Passion into a Business
27:53 Fashion and Dating
28:49 Breaking Fashion Myths
30:46 Finding Your Style
32:04 Dressing for Confidence
35:48 Comfort Over Trends
38:38 The Importance of Proper Fit
47:03 Advice for Men
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In this warm and engaging episode, Ilana welcomes her parents, Barbara and Chuck, to share their charming courtship story, personal insights on love and marriage, and how they met on a hot summer night at an Israeli bond fundraiser. Reflecting on their journey together, they discuss relationship dynamics, parenting, and the evolving landscape of dating from their pre-internet days to the present. They offer valuable advice on navigating the modern dating world, staying hopeful, and the importance of being true to oneself in love. The episode also touches upon Ilana's recent wedding planning experience and fond family memories, making it a heartfelt exploration of love across generations.
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Parents
00:11 First Impressions and Initial Reactions
01:10 How They Met: A Love Story
05:53 Navigating Early Relationship Challenges
17:58 The Proposal and Engagement
21:45 Adapting to Life Changes and Parenthood
24:36 Balancing Personal Interests and Family Life
26:41 A Memorable Vegas Trip
28:33 Lost and Found Wallets
29:13 Listener Questions: Favorite Nephew
30:41 Advice for Single Women
33:45 Reflecting on Love and Relationships
39:18 Alana's Career Journey
47:41 Wedding Planning Insights
51:50 Final Thoughts and Advice
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In this insightful episode, relationship coach Lucy Price discusses navigating the emotional turbulence of breakups and finding empowerment. Lucy shares her journey from corporate marketing to becoming a breakup expert. The episode covers processing feelings, challenging self-blaming thoughts, and creating closure independently. Lucy offers practical advice for gaining emotional regulation and support during tough encounters, such as seeing an ex at social events. This conversation is essential listening for anyone looking to move forward and reclaim their power after a breakup.
00:00 - 00:37 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:37 - 04:56 Lucy's Journey to Relationship Coaching
04:56 - 09:14 The First 24 Hours After a Breakup
09:14 - 16:16 Understanding and Processing Breakups
16:16 - 24:46 Moving Forward and Self-Reflection
24:46 - 26:01 Navigating Post-Breakup Grief
26:01 - 28:37 Challenging Self-Blame After a Breakup
28:37 - 35:29 Finding Positives and Lessons in Past Relationships
35:29 - 40:45 Creating Closure and Acceptance
40:45 - 46:09 Preparing for Encounters with Your Ex
46:09 - 48:50 Best Relationship Advice and Conclusion
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Ilana catches you guys up on her travels, her personal wins, and what she took away from a recent experience. Then, Ilana and bff Carly Silverman dissect historical dating rules to see which stood the test of time. Then they go through more modern, viral dating rules they've heard of and debate where they stand on them. 33 minutes in, they share dating rules that they broke when they found love.
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In today's episode, I'm thrilled to have Lindsey Schafer, a licensed couples and sex therapist, with us. Lindsey delves into the importance of normalizing conversations about intimacy, relationships, and sexuality. She shares her personal journey of overcoming her embarrassment about her unique initials to embracing her identity. We explore the dynamics of name changes after marriage, the stigma around sex and couples therapy, and practical advice for reigniting emotional intimacy in long-term relationships. Lindsey answers listener questions on managing differing sex drives and rebuilding trust after infidelity, offering insightful strategies to strengthen connection and communication.
Lindsey is accepting new clients! Reach out on lindseyschafer.com or follow Lindsey on Instagram!
01:30 Journey to Becoming a Therapist
06:14 Defining Intimacy
11:54 Common Relationship Issues
14:43 Approaching Therapy and Stigmas
22:40 The Importance of Relatable Education
24:29 Addressing Sexual Confidence and Intimacy
26:37 The Rewards of Being a Sex Therapist
28:37 Listener Questions: Navigating Relationship Challenges
38:39 Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity
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In this solo episode, answer listener questions covering the intricacies of dating, such as how to deal with texting anxieties, ending relationships respectfully, and managing the dynamics of dating someone within your friend group. I also dive into how to handle relationships when dealing with controlling in-laws and the importance of setting boundaries.
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Counselor Ken Reid joins us for an insightful discussion on attachment styles, particularly focusing on avoidant attachment. Ken delves into the complexities of avoidant and fearful-avoidant attachment styles, explaining their origins and how they manifest in adult relationships. He shares his personal journey and professional expertise, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and the challenges of healing from developmental trauma. The episode offers practical advice for those struggling with attachment issues, emphasizing the value of therapy and the need for a supportive network.
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01:57 Personal Journey into Counseling
04:10 Experiences with Avoidant Partners
09:55 Attachment Styles Overview
19:08 Challenges in Relationships with Avoidant Partners
22:11 Communicating with Avoidant Partners
25:06 Doing the Inner Work
30:10 Understanding Avoidant Attachment
31:06 The Importance of an Accountability Team
33:01 Challenges in Therapy for Avoidant Attachments
34:22 Finding Problems with Partners
39:01 Attachment Styles and Adult Relationships
47:47 Self-Sabotage and Healing Attachment Wounds
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Ryan P. Hall joins the podcast to discuss his experiences dating and maintaining relationships as a busy 44-year-old single professional. He reflects on his 13-year relationship, and shares the challenges of balancing work and personal life. Ryan also touches on growing up with a single mother, the impact of his demanding career on his social and dating life, and offers his best piece of dating advice.
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04:04 Career and Personal Life Balance
06:20 Challenges of Maintaining Relationships
12:52 Current Dating Life and Career Demands
17:58 Lessons from a Single Mom
19:16 Balancing Work and Fun
20:15 Dating in Your 40s vs. 20s
24:47 Finding Joy in Life
31:40 The Importance of Listening
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Bradley Steven Perry, known for his roles on Disney Channel's 'Good Luck Charlie' and 'Mighty Med' and cohost of The Sit and Chat podcast joins us to discuss his journey as a child actor, his love for acting, and how he keeps himself creatively engaged. Bradley touches on the unpredictable nature of the acting industry and the importance of consistency in his life. He candidly shares his experiences with dating, relationships, and his current relationship with Natasha Bure. Bradley also delves into his biggest fears, his first kiss, dealing with heartbreak, and future aspirations.
01:16 Navigating the Acting Industry
03:43 Early Acting Experiences
04:55 College Life and Relationships
12:02 Meeting Natasha and Relationship Dynamics
21:05 Confidence and Overcoming Rejection
29:01 Moving to New York:
35:39 Bradley's crazy NYC story
40:36 First Kiss Memories
41:59 Fears and Future Aspirations
44:49 Celebrity Crushes and Industry Realities
47:01 Best Relationship Advice
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