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Kimmy and Liza are joined by CARLYNNE to discuss a very tough and vulnerable topic: body image and how it affects your dating life. They share personal stories about how their body images have shaped their experiences and answer listener questions about body image. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, please seek help. A great place to start is the National Eating Disorders Association https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/. Follow us @51FirstDatesPod on Instagram! Send your worst first date stories to 51firstdatespod@gmail.com. Subscribe to our Substack at https://preciousgems.substack.com/. And don't forget to join our secret Facebook group! Check out our bonus episodes and other exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/51firstdatespod. We're in the top 15 podcasts on Feedspot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Mai 20211h 30min

Kimmy and Liza do a long-overdue FEMAIL-BAG on the hottest new topic: How the F do you date after quar? They answer listener questions relating to: knowing when you're ready, how to get over the anxiety of public spaces, how to deal with app stigma, navigating meet cutes, and how to discuss dating (or not) with your parents. Follow us @51FirstDatesPod on Instagram! Send your worst first date stories to 51firstdatespod@gmail.com. Subscribe to our Substack at https://preciousgems.substack.com/. And don't forget to join our secret Facebook group! Check out our bonus episodes and other exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/51firstdatespod. We're in the top 15 podcasts on Feedspot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Mai 202159min

Kimmy and Liza are joined by CARLYNNE to discuss a new FIRST DATE. They also discuss the age-old question: is it okay to have sex on a first date? What about the dumb stereotype about men respecting you less? Oh, and are recycled dick pics okay? Follow us @51FirstDatesPod on Instagram! Send your worst first date stories to 51firstdatespod@gmail.com. Subscribe to our Substack at https://preciousgems.substack.com/. And don't forget to join our secret Facebook group! Check out our bonus episodes and other exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/51firstdatespod. We're in the top 15 podcasts on Feedspot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Mai 20211h 1min

Kimmy and Liza are joined by BRI SPRINGS from The Bachelor. They discuss Bri's worst first date, what it's like to watch yourself date on national TV, how to improve the Bachelor franchise, and how the show changed the way Bri wants to approach dating in the future. Follow Bri on Instagram @brisprings. Follow us @51FirstDatesPod on Instagram! Send your worst first date stories to 51firstdatespod@gmail.com. Subscribe to our Substack at https://preciousgems.substack.com/. And don't forget to join our secret Facebook group! Check out our bonus episodes and other exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/51firstdatespod. We're in the top 15 podcasts on Feedspot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Mai 202157min

Kimmy and Liza are joined by NATALIE LUE, author, podcaster, speaker, and the brain behind Baggage Reclaim. They discuss baggage, people pleasing, perfectionism, and being the “good girl” or “good guy” in relationships, and how to know when someone else’s baggage is too much. Check out Natalie's work at www.baggagereclaim.com and follow her on Instagram @natlue. Follow us @51FirstDatesPod on Instagram! Send your worst first date stories to 51firstdatespod@gmail.com. Subscribe to our Substack at https://preciousgems.substack.com/. And don't forget to join our secret Facebook group! Check out our bonus episodes and other exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/51firstdatespod. We're in the top 15 podcasts on Feedspot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Apr 20211h 5min

Kimmy and Liza are joined by CARLYNNE to discuss a new FIRST DATE. They also discuss timing and dating, timing and ghosting, and how to be the casting director instead of the auditioner. Follow us @51FirstDatesPod on Instagram! Send your worst first date stories to 51firstdatespod@gmail.com. Subscribe to our Substack at https://preciousgems.substack.com/. And don't forget to join our secret Facebook group! Check out our bonus episodes and other exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/51firstdatespod. We're in the top 15 podcasts on Feedspot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Apr 20211h 6min

Kimmy and Liza are joined by Justine Ang Fonte, a sex educator, consultant, and "Your Friendly Ghostwriter" on Instagram! They discuss boundaries, how to decline a date, how to break up with a friend, how to set COVID dating boundaries, I statements, compliment sandwiches, and how to set boundaries in real life as opposed to text. Learn more about Justine's work at justinefonte.com and follow her @_good.byes_ . Follow us @51FirstDatesPod on Instagram! Send your worst first date stories to 51firstdatespod@gmail.com. Subscribe to our Substack at https://preciousgems.substack.com/. And don't forget to join our secret Facebook group! Check out our bonus episodes and other exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/51firstdatespod. We're in the top 15 podcasts on Feedspot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Apr 20211h 10min

Kimmy and Liza are joined by CARLYNNE to discuss the intricacies of friendship and dating. Topics include: when friendship changes because of dating, friends fading, when you have a crush on your friend, when someone who you’ve been on a date with wants to be friends, and when you try to make a friendship a relationship. Follow us @51FirstDatesPod on Instagram! Send your worst first date stories to 51firstdatespod@gmail.com. Subscribe to our Substack at https://preciousgems.substack.com/. And don't forget to join our secret Facebook group! Check out our bonus episodes and other exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/51firstdatespod. We're in the top 15 podcasts on Feedspot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Apr 20211h 9min