Welcome back! Today we're joined by Mackie Sea ,CEO of Woo More Play, a sexual wellness brand on a mission to inspire people to have better sex. what we talk about: the origin story of Woo More Play & the products the offer (including my fav coconut love oil 👀) the benefits of using lubricant during sex why the *right* lube makes such a big difference the physical and mental benefits of orgasms & healthy sex life how to talk more openly about sex in a new relationship what to do if you're unhappy with your sex life in a long term relationship the pleasure gap (what it is, why it happens, and how to close it) + we answer listener questions on how to show love with acts of service, how to bring up defining the relationship, and more. Find Woo More Play on Instagram @woomoreplay and learn how to become a partial owner here. As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! 

Welcome back! Today we're joined by (returning guest) Alessia Scauzillo, @alessiasculpt, founder of A Sculpt Body. We dive deep into how Alessia's life has changed over the past year, her divorce, and her dating experiences since then. what we talk about: signs you and your partner are growing in different directions ending a relationship when nothing is really "wrong" getting back into dating after a divorce or breakup recognizing signs of a toxic relationship how to date more intentionally on dating apps tips to be more confident Alessia's go-to methods for reducing anxiety and feeling like her best self the two books we referenced: Journey to the Heart Find Your Happy the meditation app we mentioned: Superhuman Find Alessia on Instagram or TikTok at @alessiasculpt and head to asculptbody.com for a free 7-day trial of her workout program. As always, find us on Instagram ⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! 

Welcome back! It's our first episode since we went on a brief hiatus, and what better way to kick off this new era of Mostly Balanced than with the internet's favorite therapist and dating expert, Jeff Guenther, LPC—or, as you probably know him, @therapyjeff. what we're talking about: Jeff's upcoming book, Big Dating Energy (*preorder it here!!) what's holding you back from meeting your person how to be more successful on dating apps how to actually get approached IRL how to let someone know you are interested how to communicate what you need in a relationship what to do if you're not happy in a situationship (+ how to get over it) *here's the post we discuss defining a relationship/bringing up exclusivity what to do when they haven't said I love you but you want them to say it first & more! Find Jeff on Instagram and TikTok @therapyjeff + head to his website to preorder his book. As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!

Welcome back! Today we're chatting all about spending the holidays with a partner's family (or taking them home to yours!) and about meeting the family in general. what we talk about: gift ideas for significant other depending on stages of the relationship when you should start sharing holidays with a partner how to set your partner up for success when meeting the family what to do when you're nervous your family won't like your partner advice for meeting their family for the first time gifts to bring when meeting the family & more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support

Welcome back! Today we're opening with listener questions about how to split up costs on early trips with your partner and whether someone giving a heads up about post-date plans is a bad sign. Then we're diving into an entrepreneurship-focused episode with Rachel Glass, founder of Glosslab! What we talk about with Rachel: How she came up with the idea for Glosslab The transition from working in finance to starting her own business Balancing being a wife, mom, and business owner How she finds moments of self-care Advice for people who want to start their own business & more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support

Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions and sharing our own experiences on a range of dating/relationship issues. what we talk about: How to bring up the topic of gifts with a newer partner How important is physical attraction in early dating? Can attraction grow? What to do when you feel a shift in energy early on in dating & more! Find us on Instagram at @mostlybalancedpodcast and email your questions to hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support

Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions and sharing our own experiences on a range of dating/relationship issues. what we talk about: How to deal with anxiety while SO is traveling Whether we think you should tell someone you cheated or just break up without giving a reason Age gaps in relationships How our past relationships impact our current relationships How to set communication expectations with a partner What to do when you have a lot of great first dates but no second dates & more! Find us on Instagram at @mostlybalancedpodcast and email your questions to hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support

Welcome back! Today we're answering questions about how to motivate yourself to date when you love your single life, if you should consider getting back with your long distance ex who is moving to your city, how to bring up marriage with your partner who is divorced, and how to grow intimacy in a long distance relationship. We also talk about the struggle of saying no to plans when the answer is "I just don't want to". Find us on Instagram at @mostlybalancedpodcast and email your questions to hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support

Welcome back! Today we're joined by speaker, therapist, and coach, Kevin Nahai. what we talk about: how to learn what you want in a partner the biggest cause of dating burnout dating with intention when to have sex with someone new how to tell someone what you're looking for in a relationship what Kevin thinks women get wrong about straight men & more! Find Kevin on Instagram @kevinnahai or head to his website to schedule a free consultation. As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support

Welcome back! It's just us today and we're answering a bunch of listener questions. what we talk about: high school/college love and how relationships change as an adult why situationships are only good for one person how to stop romanticizing past relationships our thoughts on "right person wrong time" discussing money in relationships what to do when your partner isn't a planner & more As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support

Welcome back! Today we are (re)joined by Sarah Levy, writer and author of Drinking Games, a social critique and memoir about her experience getting sober in her late 20s. what we talk about: Sarah's first experience with alcohol Early signs she had a drinking problem Why it was so difficult to admit The fears she had about being sober How her friendships were impacted by alcohol + what happened to them when she stopped drinking Advice for making friends as an adult (+why it can sometimes be a slow burn) Drinking culture in the U.S. and in NYC specifically Dating while sober Manifesting the life you want Drinking (or not drinking) at your wedding Obsession with wellness culture & more! Find Sarah on Instagram @sarahllevy and purchase her book in stores or online. In today's intro, we talk a bit about our own experiences with alcohol and our thoughts on Sarah's book. We also answer a listener question about losing attraction in a relationship and discuss whether a "sparky" person is a red flag and if butterflies always mean anxiety. As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support

Welcome back! In today's solo episode we're diving deep into four listener questions.  what we talk about:  When there’s no physical chemistry early on in dating and whether or not it can grow  Friendships that change when someone gets a boyfriend or girlfriend  How to make new friends as an adult  Being "the single friend" Dating during the holiday season or when you have a few good dates and then can’t see each other for a little while  How much texting we think should be between dates  & more  We also catch up after last week's hiatus—Mia fills us in on her honeymoon and wedding and Carleigh talks about her dating life and current Hinge profile. As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Kim Murstein and her grandma, Gail, of the Excuse My Grandma podcast.  what we talk about:  what dating was like when Grandma Gail was in her 20s  Kim & Grandma Gail's thoughts on dating apps  how their relationship with each other has evolved since starting the podcast  what they both think we are getting wrong about modern dating  + what we're doing right  sex on the first date  dinner on the first date  living together before marriage couple's therapy before marriage  the three things couples argue about the most  & more!  You can find Kim & Grandma Gail on Instagram @excusemygrandma & TikTok @excusemygrandma.  what we're loving:  Chubby Snacks  + we answer a listener's question about how to approach a crush on a coworker  As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support

Welcome back! Today we are joined by spiritual consultant, reiki healer, content creator, and entrepreneur, Alyssa Brieloff. Alyssa shares her experience being introduced to (and certified in!) reiki when she was eight years old and how her spiritual practice has evolved since then. She opens up about her relationship with her husband, who she has been with since she was 15 years old, and how she stays grounded, aligned, and (mostly) balanced in life, her career, and her relationships.  What we talk about: how Alyssa got her first job in social media & how she finds brand partnerships that align with her values how she met her husband & how they started dating her Grandmother taking her to get reiki certified at eight years old she explains what reiki is and how she uses it on herself and with clients her favorite practices for staying grounded how she protects her own energy when working with/being around people all day why it's important to grow and change with a longterm partner how she and her husband keep "the spark" alive the importance of physical intimacy in a relationship Lacy Phillips' To Be Magnetic pathway membership and how she's used it to manifest things into her own life specific vs. non-specific manifestation & More! She also tells us more about her September offering of her Soul Girl Summer series, a 4-week guided course to align your energy, elevate your spiritual practice, and find your own inner-guide. You can learn more on her Instagram, @alyssabrieloff, or her website and use code BALANCED for a discount when you sign up. What we're loving this week: Carleigh: Sakara Meal Delivery & Metabolism Super Powder - XOBALANCED for 20% off Mia: Karen Medina Pilates on the ORRO app As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Ilana Dunn, content creator and host of the Seeing Other People podcast. Ilana is one of our very few returning guests and it was wild to hear how much has changed in her dating life over the past year! what we talk about: how Ilana met her boyfriend Jake what her dating life was like before then the toxic relationship that caused her dating anxiety how dating someone secure helped her be less anxious our thoughts on dating rules defining the relationship & relationship milestones keeping a relationship a secret how being in a toxic relationship can impact your friendships moving in with your partner & more! You can find Ilana on Instagram @ilana.dunn or @seeingotherpeople and listen to Seeing Other People wherever you listen to podcasts.  what we're loving this week: Carleigh: WTHN at-home body cupping kit Mia: DEUX vegan cookie dough As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Michael Tennant, founder of Curiosity Labs and the Actually Curious card game you may have heard us play in our recent episode intros. Michael has such an incredible and inspiring story and this episode is PACKED with tools to help you improve your relationships with everyone in your life, including with yourself. what we talk about: Michael's career journey rising the ranks in the media industry A series of family tragedies that led him to rethink his career Founding a company with a romantic partner How he dealt with the ending of that relationship and the impact it had on the company The meaning of empathy Empathy vs. sympathy Why empathy is so important in relationships How Michael met his now wife when he was not looking for something serious and how their relationship evolved Michael's emotional rock bottom How empathy and the work that Michael does has impacted his relationship with his family Familial trauma & a lot more! You can find Michael on Instagram @michaeltennantnyc. To learn more about the Actually Curious mission and purchase the deck, head to their Instagram or Website. Use code BALANCED for a discount! what we're loving this week: Carleigh: Pique daily radiance elderberry liposomal vitamin c packets Mia: Couples therapy! As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support