Dating Lessons We're Taking Into 2026
In this special year-end episode of Ask A Matchmaker, Matchmaker Maria looks back on the biggest dating lessons of 2025 and what they mean for intentional dating in 2026. Featuring standout guests lik...
30 Dec 202537min
Are Phones the Third Person in Your Relationship? ft Randy Ginsberg
What happens to connection when we put our phones away? Matchmaker Maria sits down with Randy Ginsberg, founder of Kanso, to unpack phubbing (phone snubbing), modern dating burnout, and why being trul...
23 Dec 202524min
What Happens After Ending an Engagement? ft Caitlin Peluffo
Comedian and writer Caitlin Peluffo returns to Ask a Matchmaker for an honest catch-up with matchmaker Maria after a major relationship shake-up. Caitlin opens up about calling off a long engagement, ...
16 Dec 202534min
Love Without Limits: Dating With a Disability ft. Emily Goodson
This week, Maria talks with author and speaker Emily Goodson about her new book Dating Disability: 15 Stories of Dealing with the BS and Building Confidence. Emily shares her experiences dating with a...
9 Dec 202534min
Your Family's Dream Isn't Your Dating Plan ft. Tega Orhorhoro
This week, Maria talks with creator and political strategist Tega Orhorhoro bout growing up in a Nigerian household, dealing with constant pressure to "reach the next milestone," and learning to date ...
2 Dec 202534min
The New Rules of Posting Your Partner Online ft. Nayeema Raza
Maria sits down with journalist and podcast host Nayeema Raza for a sharp, funny, deeply insightful conversation about the rise of AI dating companions, why posting your partner now feels embarrassing...
25 Nov 202538min
How Can You Fall In Love With Your AI Companion? ft Vasant Dhar, Ph.D
Maria sits down with NYU professor and AI pioneer Vasant Dhar for a grounded, eye-opening conversation about how artificial intelligence is reshaping our lives! They break down the rise of AI companio...
18 Nov 202541min
Confusing Chemistry for Compatibility ft Rebecca Marcus
Matchmaker Maria sits down with therapist Rebecca Marcus to explore how millennial women can break toxic dating patterns and build meaningful, healthy relationships. They discuss attachment styles, ne...
11 Nov 202538min
