Dating Intentionally

How to define and discuss relationship needs

In this episode, I'm sharing my 5 needs in a partner and how I figured them out. I'm also talking about how to figure out your relationship needs vs. wants and how to communicate them with the person you're dating. I also cover how to address feelings of guilt around needs and the concept of interdependence in relationships. At the end, as a bonus, I'm sharing the infamous Fisherman story - which is the story behind why a guy ended things with me over an Instagram DM. This will be the last episode in this first chapter? series? season? of Dating Intentionally. We'll be back in a few weeks with guests! 

How to approach holidays in early stage dating

There's nothing quite like the anxiety that comes with trying to figure out where to spend the holidays with your significant other! In this episode, I'm talking about how to have conversations around the holidays, approaching gifts for each other and families, and the truth about letting people down in the process of making these decisions. I'm also sharing how I'm approaching the holidays differently in my new relationship and the super embarrassing experience I had decorating a Christmas tree for the first time ever in high school. 

How to break bad habits in relationships

In this episode, I talk about how each relationship gives us an opportunity break old habits and patterns and replace them with new healthier ones. I cover specific habits I'm working on breaking in my new relationship, like not speaking my needs and keeping score. I'll also talk about relationship habits I'm working on creating, like asking more questions and prioritizing repair attempts after handling conflict with my parnter. Finally, I talk about therapy and how that's helped me in this process. 

How to navigate sex in early stage dating

In this episode, I share my best tips for navigating sex in earl stage dating. I talk a bit about my experience navigating physical intimacy early on, when to actually have sex with someone you just started dating, how to set and communicate boundaries and more. I’ll also cover a few listener questions and share the worst (but funny, not like actually bad) experience I had having sex with someone new in the last year.

How to decide if they’re worth a 2nd date

In this episode, I talk about having a healthy mindset for first dates, what to NOT do before a first date, how to have a great first date, how to decide if it's worth going on a second date and more. I also answer listener questions and share my worst first date story.

How to handle situationships

Situationships are messy, confusing and in my opinion, a total waste of time if you're looking for a serious relationship. In this episode, I talk about what situationships are, why they happen in the first place, how to get out of one if that's your life right now and how to avoid them altogether. You deserve better ok? I also answer a listener question about situationships and share a personal experience with being in one. 

How to know if it’s time to break up

Deciding to break up or stick it out is one of the toughest choices you'll ever make (maybe more than once) in your relationship. In this episode, I share my very personal experience with choosing to end a 6-year relationship. I walk you through the questions I asked myself, how I realized my ex was wrong for me and how I ultimately called it off. I also share my favorite break-up book as well as a couple of key tips to help you make a decision if you find yourself in the same dilemma. 

How to stop deleting and re-downloading dating apps

In this episode, I share my best practices for dating apps from soup to nuts - everything from how to set up your profile to setting up dates. But most importantly, I talk about a successful dating app mindset so you can stop deleting and re-downloading dating apps every few weeks. Dating apps CAN be fun and I can't wait for you to hear how they can work for you, not against you. 

How to deal with rejection in dating

If you're dating, especially on dating apps, you're going to face a good amount of rejection. Rejection comes in many forms and it's one of the hardest parts of staying positive on that dating grind. In this episode, you'll learn how to reframe rejection, how to move on after you've been rejected, and some practices you can try today to increase your self-worth.

Why I’m starting a dating podcast

Dating Intentionally is all about showing up in your dating life in a way that aligns with your values... and learning how to have FUN in the process. Talia shares why she's starting this podcast in the first place, her origin story and what listeners can expect on Dating Intentionally.