176: Dating Apps, How to Meet People Offline, & The 5 Pillars of Compatibility with Professional Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis Pyrgiotakis

In this episode I talk to Lindsey Metselaar, host of the hit podcast We Met at Acme, about all things dating and relationships. We talk about dating apps, hookup culture and dating f*boys; how to make the first move and get what you want in a relationship; the dreaded "what are we" convo (hint: DO NOT have it!); overcoming jealousy; when to sleep with someone and so much more. We answer listener questions and share our own experiences with dating disasters and relationship success. Hear Lindsey's podcast: We Met At ACME Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Jun 202040min

In this episode I talk about how I'm doing in quarantine, updated morning and nighttime routines, strategies for disrupting binge eating, what I eat in a day and what my workout schedule is, how to deal with anxiety and negative emotions and how I found inner peace.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Jun 202027min

In this episode I talk to Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of Melissa Wood Health, about how she went from drinking, disordered eating and stuffing emotions—to a life of peace, intuition, intention and fulfillment. We get into what it was like moving to NYC to become a model and the lifestyle that accompanied that; how she reached a breaking point and made a commitment to herself to be better; how she quit HIIT exercise and began to practice yoga and pilates; how to commit to a meditation practice and how it changed her; the importance of being accountable for our emotions; showing up for life and so much more! We also do a listener Q+A at the end where we both answer questions from the audience.  www.blublox.com/BLONDE for 15% off your order! www.bookofthemonth.com with code BLONDE to get your first month for $9.99 Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Jun 20201h 5min

In this episode I talk to blogger and journalist Ayana Lage about social justice, racism, social media and mental health. We talk about virtue signaling and performative allyship vs. true allyship; 3 things we can all do to be a better ally; why so many people seem to be waking up to racism now; the conflicting feelings of experiencing social media’s sudden shift to support the Black community; microaggressions; Ayana’s experience with clinical depression and the mental health system in this country; how to take care of mental health in this heightened time, and so much more.   My earnings from the sponsorship of this episode have gone to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance in honor of Ayana. Black Mamas Matter Alliance is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance. They center Black mamas to advocate, drive, research, build power and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights and justice. For more information and to donate, visit blackmamasmatter.org    www.bookofthemonth.com/BLONDE to get your first month's book for just $9.99   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Jun 202044min

In this episode i'm talking about my evolution from restrictive and binge eating, overexercising and rigidity to intuitively eating and moving my body in a way that works for me. I talk about how I was forced to try a new lifestyle approach after my body started shutting down on me (at my leanest), and how I learned to trust my own body's cues. I also answer a ton of questions from the audience about everything from confidence to macros to BBG and more. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Mai 202041min

In this episode I talk to Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins, beauty editors and hosts of Breaking Beauty Podcast, about—you guessed it—all things beauty! We chat about what it was really like being beauty editors at a major magazine; how the industry has changed over the years; “woke” and inclusive beauty; how social media has impacted ideals, both good and not so good; the craziest trends they’ve seen and tried; what products and claims are gimmicks; their absolute ride or die products and so much more! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Mai 202055min

In this episode I talk to Dr. Ben Talei: man, myth, legend and the doctor behind my face. We discuss his innovative procedures and what they achieve; who is a good candidate for various procedures; what filler can and cannot do; threads; ethical violations by practitioners; the evolution of Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner; skin tightening and non invasive procedures -- AND if he’s single. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Mai 202055min

In this episode I talk to the OG wellness blogger Sophie Jaffe about how to show up for life, do the work and live in the results with bliss and balance. Sophie and her husband, addiction expert Dr. Adi Jaffe, worked through a relationship riddled with infidelity which has become the foundation of their platform and podcast IGNTD. She shares candidly about their early struggles and how, after many years, they found trust again. She also has great tips on how to keep a relationship fresh and spicy! We delve into how to find balance and not live in extremes and scarcity mindsets; how to trust and love our bodies and selves; how to balance family and work; how to live our truths and not push everything down and why asking for help is so important.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Mai 202050min