On this episode of Flirtations is reality tv star and podcast host Courtney Revolution and together, we're gonna explore how the media influences our dating lives and shapes our perceptions - and expectations - of love.

From reality tv dating shows to social media, and the roles of celebrity and influencer culture on our dating lives, we're getting into all the ways the media impacts the ways we date!

Some questions we explore in this conversation are, "How much of our love lives are influenced by what we see on our screens?" "Are we setting ourselves up by chasing versions of love, dating, romance, and relationships we see on tv and social media?" "How does what we watch impact how we feel about ourselves? And where we're at with dating?"

Join us as we share insights on how to navigate the intersection of media and modern dating and get into some reality tv tea only an insider would know about!

Don't forget to leave a rating and then share this with a friend!

About our guest:  Courtney Revolution is a pop culture commentator, entertainment host, and lifestyle influencer based in Los Angeles. Best known for his sharp insights and witty commentary on reality TV and celebrity culture, Courtney has captivated audiences as a standout on Netflix's The Circle and as the cohost of the Toast To Tea podcast. With a passion for nostalgia and a mission to inform and inspire, Courtney connects with his audience audiences through content that celebrates the best of pop culture, music, and more!

You can connect with Courtney on Instagram and Tik Tok, and listen to the Toast to Tea Podcast on YouTube!

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

We're dating on the apps today y'all and swiping RIGHT on this episode!

On the show for this conversation is Damona Hoffman, dating coach extraordinaire, online dating expert, author, podcast host, and dating correspondent for the Drew Barrymore Show (among other accolades)!

Damona takes us through the process of using the dating apps as a tool to meet potential dates and find long lasting romance that begins with our mindset. We then go through the search, the match, and setting up the first date as we learn how to make the apps work for us rather than have them work our nerves!

Along the way, we answer questions like:  Which app should I use? What if I'm frustrated cuz I don't feel they have worked for me in the past? What if I haven't been happy with my quality of matches? What should I put in my profile? What about pictures? How long should I talk on the apps before going on a date? What if I'm feeling burnt out? Do the apps even still work?

Whether you're currently on the apps or thinking about making a profile, if you're asking yourself any of these questions, this episode is for you!

About our guest:  Damona Hoffman is a regular contributor to The Drew Barrymore Show, NPR, and The Washington Post. She was also featured in Season 11 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Damona has created content and collaborated with most major dating apps including Bumble, Match, and OkCupid. Her podcast, Dates & Mates, was named Best Podcast of the Year by The Black Podcasting Awards. Damona’s first book, "F the Fairy Tale," was released January 2024 (Hachette/Seal Press) and is endorsed by Dr. Drew Pinsky, Drew Barrymore, Lori Gottlieb and more.

You can connect with Damona on Instagram, online at www.damonahoffman.com, and grab of copy of "F the Fairytale" here. The "Dates and Mates" podcast is streaming on all major podcasting platfroms.

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

Ooooo it's the texting and digital communication episode! And we'll be having this conversation with legendary dating coach Sabrina Zohar! 😮

We start off the episode with one of Sabrina's HOTTEST takes about texting and then answer your most burning questions!

How much should you be texting? Why do you get anxious when you're waiting for them to text back? What can you do about this? How can you tell if someone is lovebombing you over text? What if you're always initiating? What if someone is a "boring" texter? What are some fun ways to text?

We'll also be talking about conversation on dating apps - and how quickly you should move off of them and into text.

Finally, we wrap up the interview talking about social media ... like, should you follow each other early in dating? What does it mean if they watch your stories, but don't text you back? If you're connected on socials, should you keep following an ex or someone you went on a few dates with? Or no dates?

But that's not all for this episode!

In segment two, it's another round of Trader Joe's story time! This time, we welcome Terri Allen, a fellow crew member at Trader Joe's! Terri had a REAL life meet cute moment at the grocery store with a gentlemen, and they are now dating! Terri will tell us allll about that, then I asked about the role of texting and how they navigated communication and differences in texting styles.

Thank you for listening to this episode, Flirty! If you enjoyed it, please consider leaving a rating and subscribe so you don't miss a thing!

The conversation on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

For all Flirt Coach offers and to schedule your 1:1 call:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guest:  Sabrina Zohar is a dynamic entrepreneur and dating coach renowned for her transformative podcast, The Sabrina Zohar Show. With a clear, no-nonsense approach to relationship advice, Sabrina's podcast has resonated globally, ranking in the top 0.05% of all podcasts. Each episode features practical tips backed by board-certified and licensed psychologists, aimed at helping listeners improve their dating lives by fostering self-worth and personal growth.

You can connect with Sabrina and learn more about The Sabrina Zohar Show on Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, and online.

It's the Flirting Episode of Flirtations!

Flirting week continues with the big debut of the first ever solo episode of Flirtations as I bring you a conversation all about my favorite thing in the world ... the FLIRT!

This episode kicks off with more of my story and the evolution of the Flirt Coach, then we get into three big flirting topics that are the foundation of my flirt philosophy:  flirt styles, my signature F.L.I.R.T. framework, and the 5 D's of the flirt.

We'll get into what flirting truly is and how to do it. I'll talk about how to tell if someone is flirting with you, ways to have more flirt confidence, and offer plenty of strategies so you can flirt like you've maybe never flirted before. 

Finally, we wrap with answers to your burning questions about the flirt. How do I flirt if I'm shy? What if I get too nervous to flirt? What if I get rejected or they don't flirt back? Is the flirt created equal? If a guy is just giving me compliments, is he flirting? How do I flirt long distance? What about flirting in a long term relationship?

Mentioned in the episode, please check out the FREE Flirt Styles quiz and download the companion Flirt Styles and Confidence guide to interpret your results!

For my effortless flirting and conversation guide, Textual Chemistry, follow this link and use code "Flirt25" for 25% off!

Then, the conversation continues on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

For all Flirt Coach offers and to book a 1:1 call:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

Thank you so much for listening, Flirty! 💗

 

It's "Flirting Week" on Flirtations, Flirty!

And the first of two flirting themed episodes is a conversation all about flirting through the lens of improv comedy with multidisciplinary teacher and improv comic Jamie Clark!

Lemme ask you ... does flirting make you nervous? Do you sometimes overthink the flirt? Or be critical of yourself that you're not good at it? Maybe weird or awkward when you flirt? Do you have a fear that it can go wrong? What about a fear of being seen, of putting yourself out there? Do you have a hard time staying in the present moment and not feeling anxious?

If you answered "yes" to even one of these questions, please listen to this episode!

We break down the flirt in a unique way by looking at flirting though the framework of improvisational comedy and offer a plethora of practical advice and mindset shifts to see the flirt in a whole new way, build your flirt confidence, and unleash your inner flirt, flirty!

Then, at the end of the episode, we play the "ABC" game, a classic improv comedy skit.

This all plays out now on this episode of Flirtations!

Please don't forget to rate the show and share it with a friend!

After each episode, we keep the flirt alive on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

To work together and for all Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guest:  Jamie Clark is an artist, performer, somatic coach, and improv teacher who's passionate about living a life that is bold and authentically expressed. If you told the 12 year old version of her that one day she'd be performing hour long romantic comedies that are completely made up on the spot based off of a suggestion from the audience, she would look at you like you had three heads. She was the shyest little bunny growing up and historically struggled to speak up for herself, let alone speak in front of other people.

If her life was a movie you were watching and she was the main character- let's just say you'd probably be on your phone scrolling or gettin' busy with your partner on the couch instead of actually watching. Through a mix of very intentional inner child work, somatic practices, and learning the art of improv comedy, Jamie now travels the world guiding students virtually and in person in the art of public speaking, authentic expression, and bringing more play to your everyday life. Often the things we are most afraid of are the very direction we're meant to go for our greatest and most exciting expression. It takes an open heart and a willingness to do the scary thing to try out a new character in the movie of your life - and it's so worth it. 

She's grateful for the opportunity to hear your story, witness your humanity, and catalyze your transformation. While she is not currently very active on social media, you can connect with her on LinkedIn or Instagram.

If you listened to this episode and want to share your experience, she'd love to hear from you! You can drop her a note at intentionalimprovbiz@gmail.com 

Thank you for listening! I couldn't do this without two amazing collaborators! Thank you to Corey Claxton for mixing down and editing each episode to perfection. You can connect with Corey on Instagram and via email coreyclaxton@gmail.com. Thank you to Joey Collins for the original music you hear in each episode. You can connect with Joey on Instagram and Soundcloud! 

I know you've heard this piece of dating (and life!) advice before. I've even said it!

Be your authentic self. Just be you. And don't forget to be vulnerable! And have fun, too! 

Ummmm, ok, thanks?! But what does this mean? What if you aren't sure who you are? How do you be vulnerable? What does that look like? How do you have fun dating?

In this episode of Flirtations, I sat down with Scott Spraags and together, we've got a conversation on all things authenticity, vulnerability, expressing yourself, and getting creative with your dates!

Authenticity and vulnerability will be foundational to your life, in dating, relationships, and beyond, and I'm so excited to bring you this episode.

Please don't forget to rate the show if you're enjoying it!

Then, join me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

To work together and for all Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guest:  Scott/Scottie is a working professional in entertainment and creative currently based in Los Angeles. He has worked with major artists such as Post Malone, Martin Short, and Broadway Choreographers, such as Connor Gallagher, and Patti Wilcox to name a few. You can find him performing, acting, singing, and spreading love and joy all over the world .

Scott has gotten the opportunity to walk the lifestyles of so many different cultures & people from getting to travel, perform and live across the globe his entire life. The biggest lesson he has take away from this is learning to never take what you have for granted but to also never settle for less than you are.   He is thrilled to be a guest on Flirtations! And seriously SO proud to be a Flrity just like you.    You can catch him on tour this winter all across the US and Canada as a dancer on the Jinkx and Dela Holiday Show Tour! Keep up with Scott on Instagram.

One of Flirtations most highly requested topics!

We'll be getting into dating and sex after divorce with not one, but TWO special guests!

On this episode, we have intuitive dating coach, astrologer, and author Nicole Richmond to guide us through dating after divorce.

Then, we'll be talking with licensed relationship and sex therapist Michelle Herzog about sex after divorce!

Y'all came through with questions and we'll be answering them ALL today!

When should I date again? Should I date someone that is recently divorced? Or still going through the process? What if I have kids? I've been with one partner for a long time and I'm nervous (but ready?) to have sex again? What if I was in a sexless marriage, how do I navigate that part of dating? 

If you're asking yourself any of these questions, we've got the answers in this episode!

Then, join me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

To work together and for all Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guests: 

Nicole Richmond is an Intuitive Dating Coach, Astrologer, and author of Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After Divorce, teaching divorced women to swipe with intention, style, and confidence. For more information, please visit Nicole's website, connect with her on Instagram, and for retreat information, follow this link!

Michelle Herzog, LMFT, CST, is a licensed relationship and sex therapist and nationally recognized dating coach on a mission to make modern dating easier for singles who are tired of wasting their time dating all the wrong people. After years of working as a licensed therapist, she's leveraged her psychology skills to build a coaching system specifically tailored to help singles date with confidence, both online and IRL. Her dating and relationship expertise has been featured by publications including TIME Magazine, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, SELF, Women's Health, Vice, and others. Connect with Michelle on her website and Instagram!

Download the FREE resource mentioned in the episode here!

Thank you for listening! I couldn't do this without two amazing collaborators! Thank you to Corey Claxton for mixing down and editing each episode to perfection. You can connect with Corey on Instagram and via email coreyclaxton@gmail.com. Thank you to Joey Collins for the original music you hear in each episode. You can connect with Joey on Instagram and Soundcloud!   

What an episode coming your way!

Whether you're sober, sober curious, dating someone sober, or simply curious about this conversation, this episode is for you!

On the show today, we'll be talking with Jamie Mercadante and the topic is sobriety and dating.

We'll learn more about Jamie, her sobriety story, the changes she made to get sober, and how sobriety changed her relationships. The theme of fear comes up again and I love how Jamie talks about her experiences!

Then, we'll cover sober dating strategies, how much to share (and when) on a date and in your dating app profile, and navigating a dating landscape that can center drinking (and more).

The conversation continues on Swell with bonus clips, extended interviews, and more! After each episode, head on over to Swell and let's keep flirting!  https://www.swellcast.com/BenjaminCamras

Then, join me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

To work together and for all Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guest (in her words):  My name is Jamie Mercadante and I am a Yoga Instructor and Content Creator. I grew up in Newport News, Virginia and now reside in High Point, NC with my husband and kids. I have taught yoga for a decade and began creating social media content consistently in the beginning of 2024. With that being said, none of this would be possible if I did not make the choice of being Sober. My sobriety date is July 7, 2013. 

For me, teaching Yoga has been an authentic way for me to truly connect with others. Yoga has been a path I wholeheartedly embraced after making the decision to change my life that has provided me with a true contentment and being grounded. I try to live by example that Yoga isn’t “what you do” it’s how you live”. I love teaching teacher trainings, workshops, vinyasa and yin classes, as well as meditation. I have taught yoga in the Triad for right at a decade and have really made long lasting connections with people. Recently, I have taken a pause from teaching to learn more and to expand possible teaching opportunities outside of the Triad. 

This year I found a new passion that has caught me by surprise, which is being a content creator. I love being genuine and authentic, putting myself out there, and really wanting to be relatable to others. We all have similarities about us; being feelings and emotions, situations and experiences, traumas and celebrations, that we all can relate to. I have found in an organic way, that with being vulnerable and authentic on social media, that I can be relatable to others and build relationships through discussions on yoga, sobriety, women supporting women, and day to day life experiences.  You can find me on Instagram under my profile @justcall_me_james_and my contact is Yogajamie108@gmail.com for yoga, collaborations, and to share my sobriety story.

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For US residents, more information on Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous can be found using these clickable links! The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration can provide acute services with a 24 hour helpline. The Sober Pod is a great resource for recovery support.

Thank you for listening! I couldn't do this without two amazing collaborators! Thank you to Corey Claxton for mixing down and editing each episode to perfection. You can connect with Corey on Instagram and via email coreyclaxton@gmail.com. Thank you to Joey Collins for the original music you hear in each episode. You can connect with Joey on Instagram and Soundcloud! 

Flirty, I have some questions for you!

Does your tummy hurt sometimes? Maybe before a first date? Or when thinking about talking to your crush? And you feel like pooping your pants? Or barfing?

Cuz same! And if you've ever felt like this in the past, present (or future), this episode is for you!

On the show, we're joined by Madisen Smith, aka the Gut Goddess and together, we'll go on a journey through the digestive and nervous systems to learn more about why your belly hurts when you get nervous!

We're gonna get into the nitty gritty details about WHAT actually happens to your body when you feel anxious and WHY your tummy hurts! But that's not all, no way. Madisen also has a bunch of practical things you can do feel better in the short term AND what you can do begin to heal your gut in the long term - for good. 

Later in the show, I take your submitted questions, including what to do if you're too nervous to eat or have to poop on a date.

Then after the episode, please head on over to Flirttube for your embodiment practice where I have a meditation for you! In this short video, I'll set you up in a luxurious, supportive child's pose and guide you through a relaxing meditation for decreasing anxiety.

The conversation continues on Swell with bonus clips, extended interviews, and more! After each episode, head on over to Swell and let's keep flirting!  https://www.swellcast.com/BenjaminCamras

Then, join me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

To work together and for all Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guest:  Madisen Smith, aka the "Gut Goddess," her story in her words:  Since I can remember, I've struggled with digestive issues. As a kid experienced stomach pain, food reactions and unexplained bouts of diarrhea, gas and bloating. I thought my symptoms were normal. I always saw doctors as a kid and they simply told me "everything was normal". My digestive issues took a turn when I was prescribed multiple rounds of antibiotics for reoccurring tonsil infections at the age of 18. My symptoms became a daily struggle and debilitating. I spent years getting blood work, stool tests, colonoscopies and seeing multiple specialists, all to be told I had a bit of inflammation and IBS.

As defeated as I was over the course of 8 years trying to figure out my gut issues, I became incredibly passionate about health. I decided to go back to school and study holistic nutrition. I attended National University of Natural Medicine in 2016 and received a Masters Degree in Holistic Nutrition.I know what it feels like. I know your gut issues are impacting SO much more than the food you can eat. I created my business and programs for people just like my past self. I wish I had the support, guidance and direction of someone who understood what I was going through all those years. 

You can learn more about Madisen and her coaching on her website and Instagram.

Thank you for listening! I couldn't do this without two amazing collaborators! Thank you to Corey Claxton for mixing down and editing each episode to perfection. You can connect with Corey on Instagram and via email coreyclaxton@gmail.com. Thank you to Joey Collins for the original music you hear in each episode. You can connect with Joey on Instagram and Soundcloud! 

The BONUS episodes of Flirtations continue!

For this one, I sat down with Donna Davidge, owner of Sewell House yoga retreat and together, we'll bring you a conversation all about purpose and healing. We'll learn more about Donna, how she started the Sewall House, and hear about the significant shifts Donna made in her 20's, bucking all the trends, to carve her own path and live life on her terms.

Flirty, if you are at a point in your relationships or career, wondering if you are on the right path, perhaps feeling like there is something different, something greater out there for you, this episode for you. If you are wondering if it’s too late to make a change in your life (it’s not!), this episode is for you. if you are wondering how to deal with the fear and uncertainty that comes up in going deep within to discover the truth of who you are, this episode is for you!

The conversation continues on Swell with bonus clips, extended interviews, and more! After each episode, head on over to Swell and let's keep flirting! For this episode's extended interview, I asked Donna how she has embraced independence in her adult life outside of dating. Here her answer here:  https://www.swellcast.com/BenjaminCamras

Then, join me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

To work together and for all Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guest: Donna Amrita Davidge has been a seeker and searcher since writing poems like "Why" at age 12, which she begins her 2019 memoir with, "Balancing with Bunions". She has found some answers that help deal with life through yoga and meditation, taking her first class in 1972.  She owns and operates her retreat Sewall House (since 1997!) in northern Maine, long before wellness retreats became a “thing” and has been teaching a variety of forms of yoga and meditation since 1985 in New York City. She believes these tools are even more needed in our current times and continues to share them with others, including on her YouTube channel @Amritayoga. You can learn more about Sewall House and Yoga Teacher Trainings on the web and Instagram.

Special Flirtations offer! Through the 2024 retreat season (until early October), please use code "FLIRT2024" for 10% off your stay!

Thank you for listening! I couldn't do this without two amazing collaborators! Thank you to Corey Claxton for mixing down and editing each episode to perfection. You can connect with Corey on Instagram and via email coreyclaxton@gmail.com. Thank you to Joey Collins for the original music you hear in each episode. You can connect with Joey on Instagram and Soundcloud! 

On this episode of Flirtations is Jessica Jordan Ping, who was born with a rare disability called CHILD syndrome that affects 60 people worldwide. Now 27,  I was absolutely honored to share this conversation with Jessica as we answer all your questions about dating with a disability! 

Whether you have a visible or invisible disability, are an ally of the disabled community, or curious to learn more about this important topic, I hope you'll check out this episode!

First, we'll learn more about Jessica, her experiences growing up, and how she was able to develop a fierce love for herself and believe in the possible, despite a world that lacked examples or representation of disabled people. One of my favorite things about Jessica is her sense of humor, which is on full display!

Then we'll get into your dating questions around boundaries, what to put (and not put) on a dating profile, how to navigate those initial conversations on dates around how much to share, how to date from a place of empowerment, and more. We'll also hear about Jessica's advocacy efforts, how ableism works its way into every day life, and what we can all do to support the disabled community.

After the interview, "Ask the Flirt Coach" is back! In this segment, we'll talk to Jordan who is multi-dating and wants to know, how do you not compare two people you are dating to one another in the early stages? How do you know which one is ultimately a better match if you're physically attracted to one, but the other you're emotionally attracted to? You don't want to miss this!

The conversation continues on Swell with bonus clips, extended interviews, and more! After each episode, head on over to Swell and let's keep flirting!  https://www.swellcast.com/BenjaminCamras

Then, join me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

To work together and for all Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guest:  Jessica Jordan Ping is a 27-year-old, American content creator, speaker, writer, presenter, model, actor, consultant, and disability advocate who was born with CHILD Syndrome, a very rare genetic condition that affects 60 people worldwide with skin and limb deficiencies. In June 2020, one year after graduating with a BA in English literature from the University of Notre Dame, Jessica launched her blog, The Rolling Explorer. She uses her online platforms to educate and spread awareness of her lived experience, increase disability visibility and be the representation she didn't have growing up, spill the #AccessibiliTEA, and inspire self-love and disability pride worldwide. You can follow Jessica on Instagram here!

Thank you for listening! I couldn't do this without two amazing collaborators! Thank you to Corey Claxton for mixing down and editing each episode to perfection. You can connect with Corey on Instagram and via email coreyclaxton@gmail.com. Thank you to Joey Collins for the original music you hear in each episode. You can connect with Joey on Instagram and Soundcloud! 

Are ya’ll ready to get into drag?! That’s exactly what we’ll be doing in this final BONUS episode of Flirtations for Pride Month!

On the show today we have two of North Carolina’s finest drag artists and performers, Naomi Dix and Onya Nerves. We’ll hear about their personal stories of how they got into drag and what it truly means to be a drag artist.

What unfolds are beautiful conversations about what it means (and feels like!) to live in your truth, how we can embrace our authentic selves, and why allowing yourself to be seen as who you is so important. If you’ve got some questions about how any of that is possible, this episode is for you!

Regardless of how you identify, or whether you’ve ever seen a drag performance before, I encourage you to check out this episode and hear the mic drop moments for yourself!

The conversation continues on Swell with bonus clips, extended interviews, and more! After each episode, head on over to Swell and let's keep flirting!  https://www.swellcast.com/BenjaminCamras

Then, join me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

Check out my Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guests:  

Naomi Dix:  Based out of Durham North Carolina, Naomi Dix is one of the Triangles most dynamic, versatile, boundary pushing Drag artist. Naomi Dix was born into the Drag world March of 2014, making her debut as a House of Coxx member and has since been a continuous force to be reckoned with. As Miss Hispanidad NC 2017, working closely with the Black and Latin HIV community, she has earned the title of the Latinx Barbie of the Triangle, spanning all 3 major NC counties, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Naomi Dix is the Host, Director and Producer of one of North Carolina's largest Drag Productions at the famous Cat's Cradle Music Hall "Drag Queens are Coming." She also is the host of Acme Food & Beverage Brunch show, as well as show Producer Director and host of "DRAG! A Concert Experience" at Motorco Music Hall. Focusing her attention on creating and facilitating consent-focused spaces within the local Black, Brown and Queer community, Naomi Dix continues to provide support for her community through her advocacy work and the Art of Drag. You can connect with Naomi Dix on Instagram, via email naomidixhoc@gmail.com, or on the web https://naomidix.com/. 

Onya Nerves:  not your typical transplant to the south, she's a single mom of 5 drag kids who works her jobs to make the Charlotte drag scene a more accepting and visible place. You can catch her at a brewery just about every night of the week or you can get her attention by following her at@onyaofficial or @dkoentertainment for her specific whereabouts! 

Thank you for listening! I couldn't do this without two amazing collaborators! Thank you to Corey Claxton for mixing down and editing each episode to perfection. You can connect with Corey on Instagram and via email coreyclaxton@gmail.com. Thank you to Joey Collins for the original music you hear in each episode. You can connect with Joey on Instagram and Soundcloud! 

Is fear holding you back? In flirting? In dating? In love? In life?

I wanted to create a standalone (solo!) episode all about FEAR.

Fear has been one of the most present feelings, emotions, states of being, states of mind ... that I have carried with me for my whole life.

I still carry fear with me, but I no longer allow it to keep me from LIVING.

In this episode, I share the six ways fear presents itself in our dating lives, how we develop these fears, and the role fear plays in our lives. Then I share strategies to move through - and beyond - the fear.

There are two embodiment practices as we flirt with new ways of exploring information here on Flirtations! I've got an original short story for you called "Why the Bear Sleeps" and a body scan meditation all about releasing fear.

I hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you so much for tuning in. Please share this one (or another!) with a friend and don't forget to leave a review! 💗

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

Happy flirting!

 

On the show today, we'll be talking with Jacob Lucas all about the high value man/self aware man vs. low value man/ego man!

We open the episode with a discussion on the social dynamics of dating (really interesting!) and I ask if these social dynamics are particular to hetero dating or can they extend to queer dating, as well?

Then, we get into the high value/self aware man and low value/ego man. What are the traits and qualities of each archetype? How do they date? What types of dating behaviors do each exemplify? How can you spot them? Are you maybe with a high value or low value man right now?

After the main interview, "Ask the Flirt Coach" is back and we'll hear from a listener about whether they might be coming on too strong early on? What does that look like, any way? If you feel you move fast with a new connection, how can you slow things down a bit? You know I got you!

The conversation continues on Swell with bonus clips, extended interviews, and more! After each episode, head on over to Swell and let's keep flirting! In the bonus clip for this episode, I asked Jacob, where can we meet the high value man? Hear his response on Swell:  https://www.swellcast.com/BenjaminCamras

Then, join me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

Check out my Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guest:  Jacob Lucas is a professional dating coach and author from the UK. Jacob favours a more psychological, analytical approach to dating and has great success in educating many people on how to be successful in their dating lives. In addition to helping people find love, Jacob has worked with global brands, news publications and dating apps giving expert dating and relationship advice. 

You can connect with Jacob on the internet on his fantastic Instagram page, on TikTok, or via his website. You can also reach Jacob via email, contact@jacoblucas101.com.

Thank you for listening! I couldn't do this without two amazing collaborators! Thank you to Corey Claxton for mixing down and editing each episode to perfection. You can connect with Corey on Instagram and via email coreyclaxton@gmail.com. Thank you to Joey Collins for the original music you hear in each episode. You can connect with Joey on Instagram and Soundcloud!   

Celebration of Pride month continues on Flirtations with the "Coming Out" episode!

I've got not one, not two, but THREE coming out stories for you as we explore themes of queer identify, gender norms, compulsory heterosexuality, self acceptance, queer dating (of course!), finding community, and MORE!

If you are perhaps feeling lost in figuring out your sexuality and who/how you want to date, I highly encourage you to check out the episode!

Or maybe you know a friend or family member looking for guidance through this process of discovery and acceptance, I hope you'll share this one with them!

If you're an ally and wanna hear what it's like to come out, this is the one to listen to!

Finally, let's say you're reading this and are like, Benjamin, I'm here and queer, been out! I'm sure you'll still be able to relate to the stories shared, just like I did!

The conversation continues on Swell with bonus clips, extended interviews, and more! After each episode, head on over to Swell and let's keep flirting:  https://www.swellcast.com/BenjaminCamras

Then, join me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

Check out my Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guests:  three of Stonewall Sports finest are on the show. I was beyond happy to talk with Jordan Johnson, K (wishes to remain anonymous), and Gracie Rodgers.

Jordan is a dog mom to an adorable Beagle, Lemon, a daughter and sister, earring designer, photographer, social media strategist, and fabulous friend, just to name a few things!

K wishes to share that they "are cool, fun, sexy, and a great flirt!"

Gracie (all pronouns) is an artist, educator, and LGBTQ community leader in Greensboro, NC.  They identify as queer and genderfluid.  Gracie is involved in organizations such as Stonewall (where they met Benjamin), Out at the Movies, Triad Pride Performing Arts, and the Carolina Aging Alliance. Gracie is passionate about queer storytelling and reconnecting with older generations in the LGBTQ community.  Connect with Gracie on Instagram @FreetobeGracie.

For more information on Stonewall Sports, please check out their website: Stonewall Sports Nationals. For local resources and support, please Google or do an internet search for "lgbt life center near me" or "lgbt resource center near me" to find organizations nearest your location. To access the national lgbt hotline and find a directory of resources, please visit the LGBT National Help Center website.

Thank you for listening! I couldn't do this without two amazing collaborators! Thank you to Corey Claxton for mixing down and editing each episode to perfection. You can connect with Corey on Instagram and via email coreyclaxton@gmail.com. Thank you to Joey Collins for the original music you hear in each episode. You can connect with Joey on Instagram and Soundcloud! 

On the show today is none other than Star Monroe! We've got an incredible conversation about how to embrace - strut! - into main character energy (and what the truly means), as well as how to decenter men and center your fine self! 

A few topics discussed include internal vs. external validation, seeing the world through the male gaze, what happens to the ego during times of self doubt, the importance of embodying healing (and how to do it), the truth about authenticity, and more.

After the main interview, the mics stayed hot once more and the Flirt Coach ... got coached! You don't wanna miss this moment.

Then for the second segment of this episode, I've got a meditation for you on cultivating inner confidence that pairs perfectly with Star's interview. You can listen to it driving, but at least pull over to do the practice!  😂

The conversation then continues on Swell with bonus clips, extended interviews, and more! After each episode, head on over to Swell and let's keep flirting! In the bonus clip for this episode, we've got more on Star's story:   https://www.swellcast.com/BenjaminCamras

Then, join me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

Check out my Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guest: Star Monroe, a licensed psychotherapist and master life coach, is dedicated to supporting ambitious, successful women over 50 who refuse to settle. She champions women to demand more from themselves before seeking it from the world. Her mission is clear: inspire women to take exceptional care of their mind, body, soul, and dreams, and decenter men to lead a life of excellence. Become fiercely assertive and unapologetically confident with Star Monroe’s guidance, embracing the ethos of The High Standards Woman to Live A Life of Excellence.

Thank you for listening! I couldn't do this without two amazing collaborators! Thank you to Corey Claxton for mixing down and editing each episode to perfection. You can connect with Corey on Instagram and via email coreyclaxton@gmail.com. Thank you to Joey Collins for the original music you hear in each episode. You can connect with Joey on Instagram and Soundcloud! 

On this special BONUS episode of Flirtations, I sat down with two guys I can't wait for you to meet! In honor and celebration of Pride month, we've got a queer love story today, y'all. Cosmically queer! From becoming each other's first ever boyfriends to moving to the cloud forests of Costa Rica to become farmers, let's get ready to hop on the flirt-train (choo! choo!) of looooove. 💗

The conversation continues on Swell with bonus clips, extended interviews, and more! After each episode, head on over to Swell and let's keep flirting! In the bonus clip for this episode, I ask Coach Coco and Farmer Pepe for their five best dating tips! Hear their response on Swell:  https://www.swellcast.com/BenjaminCamras

Then, join me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

Check out my Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guests, Pepe and Coco's love story (in their own words):  Before meeting, Pepe and I already knew that we weren’t here just to **** around, make babies, play by the rules, meet societal expectations or have impressive careers. Our souls were reaching out to each other for something deeper…something COSMIC…

When our paths finally lead us to the same place, our auric fields were close enough, and we were both sending out the magnetic signals that we were open & ready to meet, we did! It was the most profound, mind-blowing, heart-exploding, psychedelic experience of our lives - clearly WAY more than a crush. Although our feet didn’t touch the ground for at least a year, we had an inner Knowing that this was an extremely special & important connection like none other. We felt (and even remembered at times) that our souls had manifested and found each other through different forms over many different lifetimes, and that in this incarnation we would help each other move to Costa Rica…and continue to help each other peel back layers of conditioning & trauma, realize our dreams, and reach our highest potential. 

Now that we are here, we are definitely going through a tough chapter, but we have no idea what we would be doing if we weren’t together helping each other to figure our shit out (and have fun and amazing sex along the way)! The challenges we’re facing individually and as a dynamic duo are part of life’s curriculum - the cosmic plan - and we are down for the ride. This is the soulmate path!

Please connect with Coach Coco and Farmer Pepe individually, or check out their joint account, Tropical Farm Boys.

It's your YASSS era, flirty! On this episode of Flirtations, I sat down with Julia Mazur of the Pretty Much Done podcast to talk about embracing singledom and stepping into a mindset of YES.

Whether you're single and dating, or taking a dating break, we explore letting go of societal expectations and talk strategies for developing a stronger relationship with the one person you'll be with your whole life - yourself!

A few of the themes covered are internal vs. external validation, loneliness vs. being alone, what self love truly is (and how to practice it), the role of boundaries, and more.

And for the flirties dating, we got you! In this episode you'll also find dating strategies for meeting people in real life as we say YAS to the people, places, and things that serve us and HELL NO to what does not! Are you ready for your YASSS era?!

After the interview, stay tuned as I welcome fellow Trader Joe's crew member Susan onto the show to share a dating ... debacle? It's dating story time on Flirtations! Maybe you've had a similar experience before?

The conversation continues on Swell with bonus clips, extended interviews, and more! After each episode, head on over to Swell and let's keep flirting! In the bonus clip for this episode, I ask Julia about how do you start dating after getting out of a looooong term relationship? Hear her response on Swell:  https://www.swellcast.com/BenjaminCamras

 

Finally, join me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

 

About our guest:  Julia Mazur has quickly become the most prominent voice on the internet for celebrating singlehood. At 30 years old, Julia went viral for showcasing a day in her life as a single woman with no kids, soon igniting a larger conversation on the societal expectations placed on women by family, religion, work culture and more. Thousands of women soon flooded Julia’s DMs with their own stories on how they live life on their own terms and timeline and praised her for unapologetically representing their story.

Previously a longtime Tinder employee, Julia has ample experience in the dating field both personally and professionally. Countless bad dates and blocked numbers led her to decide to stop settling and enjoy the in between. Julia’s content focuses on celebrating singlehood and the freedom and power that comes with it - the joys of living alone, going on solo dates, sleeping in on the weekends and choosing yourself first.

Julia is the host of the popular Pretty Much Done podcast where she welcomes experts, authors and celebrities who have experienced love and love loss and who are pretty much done settling for anything less than what they deserve. Julia currently resides in Austin, TX and is happily single.

 

Thank you for listening! I couldn't do this without two amazing collaborators! Thank you to Corey Claxton for mixing down and editing each episode to perfection. You can connect with Corey on Instagram and via email coreyclaxton@gmail.com. Thank you to Joey Collins for the original music you hear in each episode. You can connect with Joey on Instagram and Soundcloud! 

A know a flirty will gaze at the stars from time to time! Wonder is one thing we do! 

But what if the stars could help us ... flirt?

In this special bonus episode of Flirtations, I sat down with Fernie, my favorite fortune teller on the internet, to talk about how we can use astrology to help us flirt and date with more empowerment and confidence! In this conversation, we'll start with the basics on how to find your "Big 3" and then figure out what to do with that information! Fernie guides us through how to interpret your chart and why astrology is ultimately a tool for introspection, self awareness, and connection. Let's flirt with the stars!

To find your "Big 3" if you're not sure what they are, please find out for free here! This is Fernie's favorite resource. Do your best, it's ok if you don't know all the details!

To take the FREE flirt styles quiz mentioned in the episode, follow this link!

Finally, let's connect on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

The conversation continues on Swell with bonus clips, extended interviews, and more! After each episode, head on over to Swell and let's keep flirting! In the bonus clips for this episode, I ask Fernie to spill more tea on some popular astrological pairings. Check out THREE bonus clips on Swell:  https://www.swellcast.com/BenjaminCamras

About our guest:  Fernie Salinas (he/they) is a queer Latinx fortune telling witch from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas.  They are the owner and founder of Golden Mirror Fortunes, and they hope to be Your Favorite Fortune Teller! They grew up always knowing that magic was around us, as their great-grandfather and his son, their grand-uncle, were both curanderos (folk healers) in Rio Grande City, and it’s been such a delight to have Golden Mirror Fortunes carry on the legacy of healing and mysticism they instilled in him. He’s also an educator — he went to Rice University, studied English and Art History, got their teacher’s certification, joined TFA, and have been a teacher and principal at various schools in the RGV.  He is currently an education consultant as well as running Golden Mirror Fortunes, their small fortune telling business.  He uses tarot and magic to help people heal and find their paths, all in service of improving their fortunes.  His deepest desire is to provide you with the light that you need to make your life a little more magical and glittery. Follow them on Instagram and let them be your favorite fortune teller!

Thank you for listening! I couldn't do this without two amazing collaborators! Thank you to Corey Claxton for mixing down and editing each episode to perfection. You can connect with Corey on Instagram and via email coreyclaxton@gmail.com. Thank you to Joey Collins for the original music you hear in each episode. You can connect with Joey on Instagram and Soundcloud! 

Have you ever rushed a connection? Or maybe you're head over high heels right now for a new crush? And are resisting every urge to text them? What does a "slow burn" style of pacing look like in early dating anyway, say that time period leading up to the first date and the couple months thereafter? What does slow burn pacing look like if you meet someone on a dating app?

If you're asking yourself any of these questions, we've got the answers! 

I'm so excited for this first ever episode of Flirtations with Talia of @dating.intentionally. Wherever you may be, I invite you to settle in and let's talk the slow burn in dating!

Then after the interview, we've got "Ask the Flirt Coach" where we'll be talking with a listener with the question, "Should I stay or should I go??"

Join me Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

The conversation continues on Swell with bonus clips, extended interviews, and more! After each episode, head on over to Swell and let's keep flirting! In the bonus clip for this episode, I ask Talia about how the slow burn works in early dating when you are long distance? Hear her response on Swell:  https://www.swellcast.com/BenjaminCamras

About our guest:  Talia Koren is a dating coach and podcaster on a mission to help daters have more fun and feel more grounded in their search for love. Talia draws her no-nonsense advice from her own experience of going on just under 200 dates with 64 people in 10 months, as well as reading every dating she possibly can. On her podcast, Dating Intentionally, Talia explores topics like navigating texting, mastering dating apps, dating outside your type and so much more. Connect with her on Instagram and TikTok. 

Thank you for listening! I couldn't do this without two amazing collaborators. Thank you to Corey Claxton for mixing down and editing each episode to perfection. You can connect with Corey on Instagram and via email coreyclaxton@gmail.com. Thank you to Joey Collins for the original music you hear in each episode. You can connect with Joey on Instagram and Soundcloud! 

 

Is rejection truly redirection? What are some other ways to think about rejection in dating? How can you deal with ghosting if it happens? What about a breakup, help! What if you're not feeling a connection and need to end it, but find it difficult to do so?

In this episode of Flirtations, our guest, Sarah Rice, and I will get into all the ways rejection happens in dating and offer reframes to think about it in perhaps whole new ways!

We'll also be asking the question, "does love happen into your life when you least expect it?"

Finally, we've got for you strategies to bring more love into your life, no matter if you're hurting, taking a break, or unsure where to even start your dating journey.

Thank you for checking out this episode! Please leave a rating or view and make sure to learn more about our amazing guest below!

About our guest:  Sarah Rice, AMFT, is a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and the co-host of the popular podcasts *The Brain Candy* and *This Changes Everything*. With a deep passion for mental health, Sarah brings warmth and insight to her therapy practice, helping clients navigate life’s challenges. She is currently accepting new clients who are residents of California. To learn more or schedule a session, check out Sarah on the web  and you can follow Sarah on Instagram at @imsarahrice. 

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

What do you think about the spark?

Does it need to be there right away? Can it grow over time? How long should you give it to develop? Does the spark even matter?

What about chemistry? How does that factor into things? 

What role does attraction play in dating? Both physical and emotional attraction?

In this episode, myself and our guest Lauren Josephine (@lookingforsomethingserious) will break it allll down for you and answer your questions about the ⚡️SPARK⚡️ and more!

I hope you enjoy this episode and please leave a review or rating if you found it helpful! 

About our guest:  Lauren is long-time dater turned dating and relationships author. After going on over 200 dates throughout her 20s and 30s, she felt called to write about and normalize all of the struggles modern daters deal with today, especially when using dating apps.

She recently published her first book called "Looking for Something Serious", in which she uses her 10-year dating journey to discuss the many pitfalls of dating today, like ghosting, situationships, repeated rejection, and losing hope in dating altogether.

Lauren is passionate about sharing practical, optimistic dating advice to help single people build the confidence, patience, and hope they need to not give up on finding love. She is 34 and lives in the Bay Area, California with her fiancé (who she met on Reddit in 2022!) and her dog Winnie.

You can connect with Lauren on Instagram and via her website.

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

 

On this episode of Flirtations, we're dating N.A.T.O.!

Standing for "Not Attached To Outcome," I'm excited to have a conversation all about this dating strategy with dating coach extraoridinaire Erika Ettin (@alittlenudge)!

What does dating N.A.T.O. mean, exactly?

Well, if you've ever attached quickly to someone you just started dating, or put pressure on yourself, or seen dating in black and white terms as a success of failure, or felt like you just have all these expectations that have made dating tricky ... I think you'll like this strategy!

Erika explains what dating N.A.T.O. is all about and how it will help you date with more ease, clarity, and confidence!

We'll also talk about detachment and expectations, communication in dating (including asking for clarity when there's uncertainty), and heartbreak. Erika has a several beautiful messages for the tough times when your heart may be feeling heavy and wonder if it's "all worth it."

I hope you love this episode as much as I loved recording it!

About our guest:  Erika Ettin is the Founder of A Little Nudge, a consulting company that helps people navigate the world of online dating, from first click to first date. She is also the author of the book Love at First Site and the co-host of the dating podcast So, We Met Online…

Erika studied economics at Cornell University and received her MBA from Georgetown. She started A Little Nudge in 2011 (after a seven-year career as an economist). She is responsible for many relationships, marriages, and the confidence some people simply need to “get out there.”

A Little Nudge has been featured in media around the country, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, CBS, and Ask Men, and she currently writes a weekly syndicated dating column. You can connect with Erika on Instagram, @alittlenude.

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

Happy flirting!

We're flirting at work today, y'all!

I get A LOT of questions about workplace crushes and dating at work. Today, they all get answered!

To have this conversation with us is Kelsea Warren, a coach, speaker and expert on career burnout and workplace values, and together, we're gonna take on topics like:

How do I flirt at work? What if I have a crush on my boss? What if I'm dating my coworker? What are some secret ways to flirt at work? What if I flirt with my work crush and they don't flirt back? Is flirting and dating at work bad? 

We'll also get into how you can talk about what you do/your career on a date and share date ideas for when you don't have a lot of money or may be in between jobs.

Finally, you'll see woven into the conversation Kelsea's work on workplace values and burnout. Cuz let's be real. How you make money has a BIG impact on your life, and thus your relationships, whether you're dating or not. I felt this was an important part of the conversation and I'm so glad Kelsea was on the show!

But that's not all for this episode. We'll also be talking with Martha, an HR lawyer and I'll ask questions like, "Is HR reading my emails?" "Can I flirt in the Teams chat? Or Zoom chat?" "How much skin can I show if I want to flirt with my crush and get away with it?" "Could I get in trouble for flirting? Or dating my coworker?"

Thanks for checking out this episode, Flirty! Please don't forget to leave a rating and hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

Come flirt with me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

To work together 1:1 and for all Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guest:  Hi there! I'm Kelsea. A coach, consultant, and speaker who specializes in burnout prevention. I have a master's degree in social work and am approaching candidacy for a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. I am an expert in employee burnout and workplace values and have used that as the lens to help thousands of high achievers create and sustain aligned careers.

Before that, I spent 8+ years in mental health and working as a clinical therapist. I LOVE digital marketing, specifically short-form video, and have an organic audience of 150k+ across social platforms, which has landed me collaborations and keynotes with brands like Urban Decay, The National Post, Girlboss, ATD, Teacher Vision, WSCPA, and University Of Arizona.

I'm also an Air Force spouse of 11 years, and mom to a firey five-year-old daughter. 

A gift from Kelsea! Make sure to grab your FREE resources mentioned in the episode!  Workplace Values Assessment & Wellbeing Audit

It's the "Autism and Dating" episode of Flirtations!

On the show, we'll meet Ashra Piterman, an autism advocate, podcast host, and creative who was diagnosed with autism at age 24. We'll learn more about Ashra and her journey toward diagnosis, and talk about dating, of course!

Ashra shares her experiences dating and making connections before and after being diagnosed, including how she started dating her boyfriend, and ways her autism has influenced her dating life.

We'll talk about flirting and dating strategies, ways to manage anxiety on a date, first date ideas, and communication tips - all geared for the autistic person!

Overall, this episode offers a framework for developing secure, healthy attachment in relationships, with a special focus on the neurodiverse flirties who are autistic, or are wondering if they may be.

Finally, Ashra shares resources to explore if you are considering a diagnosis or would like to seek further information.

Whether you are autistic or not, I hope you enjoy this episode of Flirtations that promises to offer something for everyone!

After the episode, please consider leaving a star rating or review, and then let's connect on socials if we haven't already!

You can flirt with me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

To work together 1:1 and for all Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guest (in her words):  My name is Ashra and I am a late-diagnosed autistic woman with a passion for spreading the message "autistic adults exist too". I have a master's degree in the field of Psychology, I am a content creator, a podcaster, and I run support groups for adults in the autistic community. You can find me on Instagram @ashralouisa, on Spotify and Apple Podcasts @autisticafterhours, and you can checkout my website www.autisticthrifter.org to learn more about my support groups.

Oooooo it's the sex and dating episode y'all! And to have this conversation with us is not one, but three special guests!

On the show today, we'll be talking with sex therapist and educator Claire Perelman and the co-hosts of the Honeydew Me podcast, Emma Norman and Cass Anderson, as we answer allllll of your sex and dating questions!

Questions like:  What is sex, anyway? Can I have sex on a first date? Should I? How do I talk about boundaries and consent? How do I ask for what I want? What if the sex is awkward? I have expectations, what do I do with those? What if I get rejected? How can I explore kinks with someone new? What if I get anxious or nervous? What if the sex isn't good? How can I have more FUN?!

Basically, If you're having the sex or will be having the sex, this episode is for you!

For more sex and dating Q&A, please check out the Instagram LIVE I did with Claire earlier this year:  IG LIVE, Sex and Dating.

Thank you for listening, flirty! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate the show and let me know what you thought!

You can connect with me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

To work together 1:1 and for all Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

About our guests: 

Claire Perelman (she/her) is a Queer, Jewish Sex Therapist and Educator living and working in the Bay Area. Her work with clients, workshops, podcasts, and social media focuses on making sex education more accessible and normalizing sexual pleasure and play in people’s lives. Like many therapists, she channeled her greatest source of pleasure and heartbreak into her area of focus, leading her to specialize in therapy for sex and intimacy with couples, individuals, and polycules. You can find her at @sexclarified (on all platforms) and www.sexclarified.com

Emma and Cass are the hosts of Honeydew Me, a podcast dedicated to helping all humans have great sex, feel good in their bodies, and find the confidence to embrace their most authentic selves. Emma & Cass strive to have honest, shameless, and relatable conversations that help you in and outside the bedroom. We can't wait to hang! Follow the Honeydew Podcast on Instagram and stream episodes wherever you listen to podcasts!

It's the official trailer for the Flirtations Flirtcast! Come hang out with me and my mustache for approximately 1:53 as I share what you can expect from the show!

New episodes drop every Monday and Friday with an array of guests and topics, all with this one flirt mission in mind:  to bring more connection into our lives!

In each episode, this will be a central theme that comes up again and again as we explore the connections we make flirting and dating, the connection we have with ourselves, and tap into the flirt energy of connection for greater healing and transformation!

You can connect with me on Flirtstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjamincamras/

And Flirttok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@benjamincamras

To work together 1:1 and for all Flirt Coach offers:  https://stan.store/benjamincamras

On this episode of Flirtations, we're taking on the intriguing world of the "Good Guy with a Bad Boy Edge!"

What makes this combination so irresistible? How can you navigate the unique dynamics of such a fella? What about dating this guy?!

Whether you're drawn to the dependable nature of the good guy or the thrill and mystery of the bad boy, this episode offers something for you!

With our guests Taylor Byrd and Knox Peake, we'll break down the characteristics that define these dual-natured individuals, discuss the challenges and benefits of dating them, and provide tips on how to find balance in dating this enticing individual.

Tune in for a fun, lighthearted, and informative discussion that will leave you with a fresh perspective on love and dating. Whether you're currently dating a good guy with a bad boy edge or just curious about the allure, this episode is a must-listen!

We'll also be getting into some "Southern Dating Secrets" as an added bonus!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media for more dating tips and insights!

About our guests: 

The tea ain't the only thing sweet around here. An Alabama boy with a NYC mouth, giving you belly laughs and jaw drops like clock work, Taylor Byrd, who you may now as "Sweet T," has built a platform of 2 million+ across social media with his authenticity and candid takes about life. You can follow him on TikTok and Instagram!

Knox Peake is a global adventurer and content creator who grew up and currently lives in North Carolina. Knox is passionate about the outdoors, travel, fashion, dogs, and more. He is an LGBTQ+ rights advocate and offers his audience daily inspiration and positivity. He grew his Instagram page organically and has partnered with brands such as Saucony Footwear, JCPenney, Swiss Army Knife, Land Rover, Ritz-Carlton, Food Lion, Sheetz, StarKist, Bojangles, LifeStance Health, The Vitamin Shoppe, Nutro Pet Food, and multiple beer brewers as well as many men’s grooming brands. In addition, he has collaborated with various travel and hospitality organizations. He has multiple upcoming campaigns that are true to his heart and you can find him on Instagram and Threads @knoxpeake and his website www.knoxpeake.com.

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

In this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Allison KT on the show to help take on some of the most crucial aspects of dating that will help you date with much more clarity, confidence, and calm!

We start off by break downing what boundaries are, how you will use them in your dating life, and why you need them! Boundaries will be one of the cornerstones of your dating journey.

But we couldn't stop there. Cuz when it comes to setting boundaries, you'll also need communication skills, conflict resolution tools, and likely some strategies to work through people pleasing habits and thoughts! We have got you covered today as we get into ALL of this.

And if you're an empath (and people pleaser) like us, you know first hand how intense the dating process can be! What can you do when you feel EVERYTHING rather intensely? How do you manage your energy? (Spoiler alert:  we'll talk about energetic boundaries here!)

The link to the Instagram LIVE mentioned in the episode!

Now I invite you to turn up the volume and enjoy this episode of Flirtations!

About our guest:  Allison KT is an IPEC and ICF certified coach, Reiki Master, and EFT tapping practitioner here to help her fellow recovering people-pleasers feel confident standing up for themselves and setting boundaries. She also has a degree in Psychology & Conflict Transformation and loves using her holistic boundary setting approach to help people see difficult conversations differently. In her work as The Grounded Empath she runs the Sacred Self-Care Community and offers a range of coaching programs helping people learn how to set boundaries that feel like loving self-protection. Outside of this, she's also a competitive powerlifter and group fitness instructor.

Take the What Type of People-Pleaser Are You? quiz here and use code FLIRTY30 here to get 30% off her guided ebook and journal to prepare for difficult conversations! You can also find her on IG here: https://instagram.com/the.grounded.empath

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

Do you have a type? What does having a type mean, anyway? Is it just the way someone looks? Does type equate to a personality? Interests? Career? Or even energy?

Today on Flirtations, we’re demystifying what “type” actually means, learning how to date outside our type, and uncovering WHY this should part of your dating strategy!

We welcome Ali Jackson to the show for this discussion, a NYC based dating coach, and together, we'll explore how dating a certain type can limit our dating experiences and why expanding our concept of WHO we're truly attracted to can be the key to finding fulfilling relationships.

So whether you feel stuck in your dating life, are going after - or attracting -  the same type, or are curious about what lies beyond your 'type,' this episode is for you!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest:  Ali Jackson is an NYC-based dating & relationship coach who’s been there, in the trenches, looking for her person. She’s learned to own her needs, embrace her feelings, and communicate both directly. And she’s helping you do the same! Because when you ask for what you want, you just might get it. You can find her on social media @findingmrheight (Instagram and Tik Tok) and on her website findingmrheight.com.

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

Let’s talk about the rules of casual dating, y’all!

On this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Madison Brandt, a fellow dating coach and host of the Deep Talk podcast, to cover alllll the bases (and rules) of casual dating. Y’all came through with questions for this one and we lawd did we answer them!

Questions like, “What is casual dating, anyway?" "How do I know if I'm in a  situationship?” “How about friends with benefits, what makes that particular connection what it is?” “Can either become more?” 

“What if I catch feels for my casual dating partner, how can I know if they feel the same way?” “Are there rules to casual dating? Is it bad if that’s what I want to do?” "How can I manage my expectations, my mind - and my heart?"

I don’t think I have much more to tease, you’re ready for this one!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest:  Madison Brandt is a Dating & Relationship Coach and the host of the Deep Talk Podcast. She's passionate about helping people both find — and keep — a healthy relationship. Madison currently resides in Minneapolis, MN and takes clients virtually. To work with Madison, please visit her website. To follow along with her content, find her at Instagram @wellnessmads or tune into her podcast on Apple or Spotify.

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

 

On this episode of Flirtations, we’re taking on three big topics that lie at heart of how we connect, how we date, and how we form relationships!

Up for discussion are the the roles of love, healing, and our childhood family dynamics in dating, and to have this conversation with us is Todd Baratz. Todd is a licensed mental mental health counselor and author of the book “How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind.” You may also know him from the uber popular Instagram page he founded, @yourdiagnonsense (giving some of the BEST dating and relationship advice anywhere on the internet).

Together, we’ll talk about what love truly is, as well as the differences between self love and relational love. If you’re single and dating and feel like you’ve got allll the love for yourself but something is still missing, you don’t want to miss this part of the episode!

But there’s much more. We also talk about healing and the differences between self healing and relational healing. If you’re listening to this, you’re probably on a healing journey, seeking to understand more about yourself, what you want out of life, and heal past wounds, traumas, and hurt. I hope this part of the episode is helpful in your healing journey!

Finally, we’ll explore how the relationships we have, or maybe don’t have, with our parents influence our dating lives, and how understanding these deep-rooted dynamics can lead to healthier, more fulfilling connections. 

So much to talk about, let’s get into this episode on how love, healing, and family dynamics impact how we date and who we choose to love.

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest:  Todd Baratz, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor, certified sex therapist, author, and creator of the Instagram page @yourdiagnonsense. Todd's book, "How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind:  Forget the Fairytale and Get Real," is now available wherever books are sold. You can further connect with Todd online and find ways to work with him here.

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

Are you ready to date deliciously?!

On this episode, we welcome Torah Cents, who is going to give us all the details on how to infuse more fun, passion, pleasure, and desire into your dating life for an ultimately delicious experience!

We'll hear how to date deliciously on the apps and in person, creating engaging conversations that are sure to keep things interesting - and lead to to dates! Of course we've got some tips on how to flirt deliciously, too!

But that's not all. We'll be talking about how to savor confidence and feel more empowered and secure when meeting new people and going through the dating process. If you don't know what lover girl limits just yet  - and why you need them - you'll soon find out!

Finally, we've got wrapped up in this episode several mindset shifts to date with more presence, more ease, and more calm so you can make truly inspired connections, get out of your head, and enjoy just how delicious dating can be!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest:  TorahCents is known for her practical and unorthodox approach to dating for Women of Faith. She believes that dating should be delicious…and if it’s not…you’re doing it wrong.

She has helped thousands of women attract quality men, confidently date for the relationships they desire and has been fully launched on a mission to help women of faith create real options in men and  choose themselves first (instead of waiting for a man to choose them). 

🔥 She’s the Founder of Curved to Cuffed™️ - the #1 mentorship for successful women of faith who want to attract quality, marriage-minded men. ⁣

⁣💍 And the Creator of the Triple Threat Success Method™️ that has helped women go from no dates to a wedding date in less than a year. ⁣⁣

And when she’s not coaching you may see her releasing new episodes of her podcast, learning new tricks in her pole dancing class, spending time with her family and meeting up with her clients in different areas of the country. You can also follow Torah on Instagram!

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

Fernie is BACK on Flirtations to share with us in this episode our fall dating horoscope and dating guide for cuffing season! 

What is cuffing season? What do the stars hold for our dating lives these next few months?

What should we be focusing on out there dating this upcoming season?

Are there big themes the universe has in store for our love lives? How will this impact us out there dating and making connections?

How can we bring more fun, desire, and pleasure into our dating lives?

All of this and MORE is waiting for you in this episode!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

For more information on how to use astrology in your dating life and find out your "big three," check out episode 2 of Flirtations where we went into all of this!

About our guest:  Fernie Salinas (he/they) is a queer Latinx fortune telling witch from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas.  They are the owner and founder of Golden Mirror Fortunes, and they hope to be Your Favorite Fortune Teller! They grew up always knowing that magic was around us, as their great-grandfather and his son, their grand-uncle, were both curanderos (folk healers) in Rio Grande City, and it’s been such a delight to have Golden Mirror Fortunes carry on the legacy of healing and mysticism they instilled in him.

He’s also an educator — he went to Rice University, studied English and Art History, got their teacher’s certification, joined TFA, and have been a teacher and principal at various schools in the RGV.  He is currently an education consultant as well as running Golden Mirror Fortunes, their small fortune telling business.  He uses tarot and magic to help people heal and find their paths, all in service of improving their fortunes.  His deepest desire is to provide you with the light that you need to make your life a little more magical and glittery. Follow them on Instagram and let them be your favorite fortune teller!

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

Flirities, on the show today is Emma Cole and we're gonna be doing some healing, y'all!

Emma has turned her experiences healing from a toxic relationship into a powerful mission to help other women - and some gay men! - thrive in their single lives and prove that life doesn’t stop when you’re not in a relationship. Rather, life can be more fulfilling than ever!

We’ve got several topics coming up for you today, including decentering dating and not settling for anything less than what you truly deserve, how to not compare ourselves to others, ways to face the fear and loneliness that can come with being single, and we'll talk about how to know when it's time to walk away from a relationship.

But because you deserve even more, there are tips on making friends as an adult, what to do when FOMO comes up (fear of missing out), how to stay hopeful when you may feel like the relationship isn't gonna happen, and ultimately how to love yourself a little bit harder.

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest:  Emma Marie Cole is a transformative coach, content creator and founder of Soul Sisterhood. Emma has gone from hating single life to loving single life and is passionate about helping other single women do the same! Her Soul Sisterhood events and workshops bring single women together to find friendship and connection with other single women. Single life is so much easier when you're surrounded by women who raise you up.

You can find Emma on Instagram and Tik Tok!

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and deeper connections.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

Flirty! Do you like them? Or are you delulu?!

In this Flirtini, I share how you can tell the difference!

First, we focus on delulu, shorthand for delusion, as we also bring in obsession, infatuation, and limerence for this part of the discussion! I think all of these states and experiences are cut from the same cloth and right at the top, I share exactly what it means to be delulu - and why we go there!

Then, I talk about what it means to have genuine interest for someone, what that looks like in dating, and how that interest is developed.

I also cover the different dating behaviors that are involved in delulu vs. genuine interest, or HOW each looks in dating, and what to look for from the people you date to see where they're at, too.

Finally, I don't think this Flirtini would be complete without brining anxiety into the conversation, so we'll round out this one with what to do when anxiety seems to take over.

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and deeper connections.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

 

On this episode of Flirtations, we're going from first impression to first date, y'all!

Let's set the scene. You walk into a party. A singles event. Networking get together. Really any social situation where you're looking to mix 'n mingle ... and maybe come away with a first date at the end of it all! This is where today's episode takes place!

As we answer questions like ...

How can you break the ice? Do first impressions really matter as much as we think?

What are some conversation tips? What if the person that caught your eye is always with other people, what are strategies to introduce yourself that seem natural?

How can you turn someone down that expresses interest in you, but you don't feel the same way?

What are some ways to manage social anxiety and feel more confident? 

What about asking for their number and setting up a date?

How about flirting tricks?!

All of this and MORE is waiting for you inside this episode as we welcome expert matchmaker Daniel Cooley on the show for this conversation!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest:  Daniel Cooley is a celebrity gay matchmaker, executive love recruiter, co-owner of Best Man Matchmaking for queer and gay men based in Los Angeles, CA. You can learn more about Daniel and ways to work with him on his website and Instagram!

Thirteen years ago, Daniel founded “The Thrive Tribe,” a nonprofit organization in West Hollywood dedicated to combating the stigma of HIV and AIDS while supporting Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer men in accessing PrEP.  

Known as “The Divine Connector,” Daniel transformed a small group into a vibrant community of thousands, helping many find meaningful gay relationships.  

With over a decade of experience as a massage therapist, Daniel primarily served GBTQ clients, forming deep connections and witnessing firsthand the loneliness and struggles some face in their search for love.  

In 2023, after connecting hundreds of gay men through his nonprofit and massage practice, Daniel met Anthony through retired Gay Matchmaker Mason Glen. Inspired by their successful collaborations, Daniel embraced the role of Matchmaker. With a unique blend of expertise in nonprofit work, real estate, entertainment, massage therapy, and spirituality, he is devoted to fostering conscious, queer connections for men ready to find their perfect match!

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

 

Today we're taking a peek behind the curtain into the dating lives of European royals!

For this conversation, we welcome Amanda Matta to the show, who has captivated over 2+ million followers on social media as an expert on the British crown and European royals!

We'll be flirting with royalty and having a lot of fun, asking questions like ... Why are royal relationships so intriguing? And inspiring?

How do the royals date? What might their Tinder or Hinge profiles say?

What are some little known stories of romance from inside Buckingham Palace?

Who was the greatest royal matchmaker?

Are there eligible royal bachelors available to date right now?!

You'll find the answers to all these questions and more inside this episode!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest:  Amanda Matta (@matta_of_fact) is TikTok's #1 royal commentator. Since 2021, she has provided historical context and contemporary insight into the never-ending royal news cycle. She is also the host and producer of the podcast Art of History. You can follow her on TikTok, Instagram, and subscribe to her royal newsletter, The Fascinator.

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

On this episode of Flirtations, we're joined by dating coach and entrepreneur Tisia Saffold who is going to spill the dating tea with us and share all the big sister dating advice you wish you knew, but maybe haven't heard before ... until now!

Here's what you can expect from this episode:

• Why you can’t date potential (and the mindset shift you need right now if you are)
• How to choose yourself vs. waiting to be “chosen” in dating
• How to date with detachment, manage your emotions and anxiety, and be less reactive
• What about asking "what are we," early on, is this a good idea?
• How can you know if you're being lead on?
• What is cheap communication currency? (and why watching your stories doesn’t mean anything)
• What is the uno reverse card in dating? And how can you use it to gain your power back?
• You're dating someone and they say they need space, what to do you in this situation?
• Can a friends with benefits/casual physical connection become more? 
• A message from Tisia for anyone dealing with heartbreak
• and MORE!

What are you waiting for, let's goooo!!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest:  Meet Tisia X.V. Saffold! Pronounced "Ta-see-a" and named from her late Mother's birth story of wanting "to see her" after long hours in labor, Tisia was born and raised in Chicago and relocated to the DMV area 10 years ago.

Tisia is Founder & CEO of a Tech Startup-Cleare: a compliance software for the childcare industry. In addition to her thriving Startup, Tisia is a beauty and fragrance influencer who has reached over 100M social media accounts, going viral for her unique perspective on dating and relationships. After auditioning as a single in the DMV, Tisia was casted on OWN Networks "Ready to Love" Season 5.

You can follow Tisia on Instagram and join the Secret Girls Chat + check out coaching and other offers here.

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and deeper connections.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

In this episode of Flirtations, we're getting into the nuances of dating and ADHD with our guest, Kaleigh Smith. If you've got ADHD and you're dating, this episode is for you!

Here's what you can expect:

• What ADHD is and what happens in the ADHD brain
• Traits and characteristics of ADHD, what does it look like day to day?
• How does ADHD impact the way we date, form relationships, and make connections?
• What are some communication tips for the ADHD dater?
• How can you regulate emotions with ADHD?
• What about limerence and hyperfocus, what can you do when this happens?
• Strategies to manage anxiety in dating
• The positive benefits of ADHD and how to use it to your advantage
• Resources and next steps if you think you might be ADHD

As an ADHD flirty myself, I hope this is a really helpful episode!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest:  Kaleigh is a Registered Psychotherapist practicing in Ontario, Canada, and the clinic owner of Yellow Serenity Counselling & Psychotherapy. She completed a Specialist Degree in Mental Health (HBSc) at the University of Toronto, a post-graduate certification in mental health interventions at Seneca College, followed by a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

As an ADHDer, Kaleigh brings a lived experience perspective to her psychotherapy practice. She understands the nuances of navigating daily life with ADHD, from managing executive function challenges to embracing the unique ways of neurodivergent thinking.

As a proud member of CADDRA and a Certified Clinical Services Provider for ADHD treatment, she offers specialized, affirming care for neurodivergent individuals. Her goal as a therapist is to empower neurodivergent individuals and enhance their overall well-being through personalized, neurodivergent-affirming therapy. You can connect with Kaleigh on Instagram and via the web.

The resources mentioned in the episode are found here:

https://www.caddra.ca/ Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance

https://caddac.ca/ - Centre for ADHD awareness in Canada

https://chadd.org/ - Children and Adults with ADHD

https://www.additudemag.com/

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and deeper connections.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

In this episode of Flirtations, we're breaking cycles, y'all! Cuz you are what? A cycle breaker!

With our incredible guest for this conversation, mindfulness coach and TEDx speaker Jessica Amos, we’ll explore how to break free from three types of cycles that play out in our dating lives - and beyond.

First, we'll look at generational cycles, or the cycles that become familiar to us through our childhood. These cycles take hold because of how we are raised, they form by making observations of our surroundings growing up, and we can even inherit them! How do these cycles find their way into our dating lives and impact how we form relationships, how we attach, and how we love?

Also up for consideration are mindset cycles, or those thought patterns we get stuck in that can fuel self doubt and negative thinking. How do we develop these cycles and what can we do about it to have more mental and emotional liberation in our own minds?

Finally, we'll be getting into behavior cycles, or our patterns of action that sometimes have us make the same decisions that aren't the best for us, leading to repeat mistakes and "learning" the same lesson over and over. What can you do if you feel like you can't break free from yourself and your own behavior?

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop or struggled with patterns that seem impossible to break, I hope you'll stay right here as we learn how to embrace change, cultivate a more empowered version of ourselves - and break cycles!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest:  Jessica Amos is a certified mindfulness teacher, coach, two-time TEDx speaker, and the founder of Stay with Yourself. With over 1.2 million downloads and a community of 90,000 students, she blends personal storytelling with high-value courses on topics like Shadow Work, Inner Child Healing, and Compassionate Boundaries to create a safe, intimate space for healing. When she’s not writing, speaking, or working with clients, you can find her rocking out to Nirvana, taking obscenely long walks (is all day ever too long?) and planning her next escape from the internet. Learn more at StayWithYourself.com.

Get Jessica’s 10x Course Bundle ($49) - https://staywithyourself.circle.so/checkout/courses-bundle

Learn to Meditate in 8-Weeks with Jessica ($89) - https://staywithyourself.com/learntomeditate/

Join Jessica’s Intro to Inner Child Healing Workshop ($97) - https://www.autumnreeser.com/inner-child

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and deeper connections.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

Today we're asking the question "what the heck is happening out there dating?!" with Ryan Sheldon, author of the new book, "F*ckboys are Boring:  A Gay Man's Guide to Dating (for everyone)." 

We'll take on the topic of the f*ckboy, how he dates, how you can spot him, and what you can do with your boundaries so you don't get emotionally caught up in their web! Unless you want to date the f*ckboy for some fun, in which case we have some tips for you, too!

Ryan also shares about his experiences dating both sexes, and what it was like coming out after dating women and making the transition to dating men, oye! We'll also talk about dating psychology here, getting into the mind of men and why they do what they do.

Intertwined in this conversation are tips and strategies for not chasing and allowing yourself to be calm, cool, and collected in the dating process - which worked for Ryan who is now dating someone that involves a meet cute moment in an Uber!

Finally, we conclude with Ryan's journey of body acceptance and how becoming comfortable in his own skin changed everything and lead to more fulfilling experiences and connections.

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest:  Ryan Sheldon is a nationally recognized influencer, brawn model, and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. He has been featured on the TODAY Show and in publications like Psychology Today, Seventeen, and Teen Vogue, among others. In his latest book, FUCKBOYS ARE BORING: A Gay Man's Guide to Dating (for everyone), Ryan shares hilarious, heartbreaking, and candid stories from his personal journey through modern dating. Drawing from his own experiences, he offers a refreshingly honest and supportive guide for those seeking real connections in an era dominated by swipe culture.  You can follow Ryan on Instagram @RealRyanSheldon and TikTok @RealRyanSheldon. To get a copy of "Fuckboys are Boring," check out Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, or anywhere books are found!

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and deeper connections.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

Maybe today you find yourself looking to date for the first or for the first time in a long time. Perhaps you're recently coming off an extended dating break or you're single again after a long term relationship. And you don't know where to start.

Flirty, I got you!

In this Flirtini, I've got a plethora of tips for where to even begin in dating!

First, I share five mindset practices that will help you immensely as you get back out there dating, but I'm not going to share them in the notes. You gotta listen! 😛

After that, I've got a few dating strategy starting points (for dating both on the apps and in person), and we'll wrap up with some ways you can stay focused, manage anxiety, and not go down the rabbit hole of chasing unavailable partners!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

Ooooo flirties ... today on Flirtations, we welcome Anna Kristina to the show, creator of the viral Black Cat/Golden Retriever theory in dating on Tik Tok and founder of the Black Cat Academy to share with us allll the details about this wildly popular - and transformational - approach to dating.

We'll learn from Anna what it means to be a black cat with her "3 principles of black cat energy" and how the dynamics between the black cat and golden retriever play out in early dating.

We'll also go into how to embody black cat energy, how you can transform from the golden retriever into the black cat, and talk about the duality of masculine/feminine energies.

Finally, we've got tips for queer daters out there about how these dynamics show up in same-sex relationships (for example) and how the straight guys out there can date the ultimate black cat.

When it comes down to it, Anna's mission is a personal one to empower women (and many gay men!) to embody their own power and accept nothing less than they deserve in dating - and in life.

I hope you'll join us for this incredible conversation as we tap into our inner black cat!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest:  Anna Kristina has gone viral many times over for her black cat/golden retriever theory in dating and overall straight-forward, empowering advice that is changing lives around the world. With an approach centered in knowing one's true worth and loving oneself wholeheartedly, Anna has created a vibrant community of women who do not chase men - but chase their own potential and dreams.

Anna is not only a dedicated mindset coach who is passionate about women's confidence and self love, but an entrepreneur and podcast host, as well. Her advice, honest approach, and transparency is valued by her black cat communitya and Anna further teaches her methodology on her Spotify exclusive podcast, "Be Smart, Play Dumb," now streaming!

You can learn more about Anna's work and watch all her videos on Tik Tok and Instagram, check out her courses and programs here, and stream the "Be Smart, Play Dumb" podcast on Spotify where each episode is dedicated to going in depth into the black cat/golden retriever theory.

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

Confidence is one of the most alluring, captivating, and powerful qualities a person can have ... yet it can also be one of the most elusive!

In the first official confidence! episode of Flirtations, we welcome superstar Silky Nutmeg Ganache on the show to inspire us to be our most authentic, confident selves!

Throughout this conversation, we answer questions like:

Where does confidence come from? Is it something we're born with? How do you build it, create it?

Can you feel confident in some areas of your life and not in others?

What if you don't feel confident in your dating life, how can you become more confident?

How do you show up with courage when you have fear and feelings of low self esteem?

What can you do in the face of rejection when you feel like your confidence has been knocked down?

You don't wanna miss the absolute nuggets of gold in this episode as we talk all things confidence!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest: Hailing from Moss Point, Mississippi, Silky Nutmeg Ganache has established her presence and legacy through the Emmy Award winning show RuPaul’s Drag Race. Appearing on three seasons - RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 6 - as well as Canada’s Drag Race, Canada VS the world - Silky has managed to be the finalist on 2 seasons. She currently holds the record of Most Lip Syncs won (9 Collectively).

Silky is also referred to as “The Reverend Doctor Silky Nutmeg Ganache,” due to her Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership and current pursuit of becoming a doctor in Philosophy. Education is the single thing in life that no one could ever take away from you. That was the message ingrained in Silky by her 86 year-old educator-grandmother. 

Finding inspiration for her name while watching The Food Network, Silky Nutmeg Ganache, describes herself as a southern bell who speaks the truth and will always lend a helping hand.  As a child, Silky was obsessed with the Food Network. While other children were tuned in to cartoons, Silky was tuned in to Emeril Lagasse instead.

Like many others, Silky sees the importance and responsibility of being a drag entertainer. When asked about her legacy, Silky shared, "I want everyone to know that as drag queens, we are greater than entertainers. We are doctors, lawyers, politicians, educators, etc. I hope to be the example through my accomplishments in education and through the many people I’ve enrolled and inspired to pursue higher education."

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

Welcome to the very first Flirtini on Flirtations!

Today, we're hopping in the emotional C.A.R. to answer the question, "How can I know if they are ready to date?"

We'll also using this tool to answer the same question for yourself - how to know if you're ready to date!

I love a good acronym and C.A.R. stands for capacity, availability, and readiness.

While I will always advocate for clarity through communication - simply asking them if they are ready - we all know dating isn't *always* this cut and dry.

So, fasten your seatbelts and let's hop in the C.A.R.! 

Vroom vroom!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

What is connection? And why is connection so important? Not just for our hearts, but for our overall health and wellbeing?

What about loneliness? In many ways the inverse of connection, how does loneliness impact our lives? Mentally? Emotionally? Physically?

In this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Jemma Sbeg to the show, creator and host of the "Psychology of Your 20's Podcast" to have a conversation with us all about connection and loneliness.

What drives our need for connection? What are some challenges we face when connecting? Why might vulnerability and opening up cause us anxiety? What can we do to overcome this?

How about loneliness? Where does loneliness come from and why can we feel it so deeply? What can we do to bring more connection into our lives and combat loneliness?

Finally, yoga teacher Flirt Coach is back with a meditation for you on connection! For the final part of the episode, I invite you to get cozy and settle into a guided meditation all about bringing more connection into our lives!

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest: Jemma Sbeg is the creator and voice behind the wildly popular "The Psychology of Your 20's Podcast" that has resonated with 20 somethings around the world - and those both younger and older! With over 200 episodes (and counting) streaming, you're guaranteed to find a topic that meets you exactly where you're at in life. Jemma's highly informative and entertaining podcast has captured the attention of the "podlings" all over the world, helping us understand ourselves, and each other, a little bit better!

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and deeper connections.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

When is the last time you witnessed the power of your own voice?

Maybe you're like Benjamin, it was today, fool!

Or maybe it's been while?

Finding my own voice and starting this Flirtcast didn't come easily. I've struggled for most of my life to even just connect to my voice and that's the inspiration for this episode today.

To hopefully help you in connect to your voice, find it if it's gone away, or perhaps discover it like you never have before.

We welcome Nick Higgs the Singer to the show to guide us through the conversation as we talk about what hold us back from radiating our true voices, what we can do to overcome these blocks, and how we can bring more confidence to our conversations!

Then we'll get into allll the flirting tips about how you can use your voice as in incredible tool to flirt. Not just with the words you say, but with tone, pitch, speed, volume, range, and more! 

Finally, we'll wrap up with some anxiety practices and vocal exercises you can do when your tongue is tied and you feel like you might not be able to get the words out.

Being able to express yourself, your needs and boundaries, and how you're feeling is wildly important in dating - and in all of your relationships.

My hope with this episode is that you feel more connected to your voice and feel confident using it to communicate, have amazing conversations, and FLIRT!

Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee!

Then don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About our guest:  Nicholas Higgs pursued his passion for music at the University of Toronto, where he earned both his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. Under the esteemed guidance of Professor Lorna MacDonald, he honed his skills and expanded his repertoire, showcasing his versatility in roles such as Count Almaviva in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro and Grigory in William Walton’s The Bear. Other roles include Guglielmo (Così fan tutte), Abraham Kaplan (Street Scene), Papageno (Die Zauberflöte), and Curio (Giulio Cesare).

Praised for his “rich and agile voice,” baritone Nicholas engages listeners as a performer, content creator, and educator. He recently served as the music director, as well as performed the role of the Escapologist, in a production of Matilda the Musical with Triple Threat Theatre in Lindsay, Ontario.

Nicholas has made a significant impact as a content creator, amassing a dedicated following of over 450 thousand individuals across various social platforms. Through his online presence, he seeks to provide high-quality music education to his followers, firmly believing that everyone deserves the opportunity to sing. You can find Nicholas on social media at the username @nickhiggsthesinger.

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and deeper connections.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

It's a Flirtini all about flirting!

I open this conversation with what flirting is and WHY flirting is so important in dating and relationships! I believe flirting creates and maintains intimacy, which you can think of as a cozy closeness centered around connection and vulnerability. And that's hot! 

So whether you're in a long term relationships and things are going well or maybe you're on the other end of the spectrum and it's gotten a little dry, the flirt is here to save the day.

Once we establish what flirting is, I then share with you several many tips for flirting in a long term relationship that are sure to cultivate intimacy, enhance connection, hold space for vulnerability, and even spice things up!

For the flirties who are long distance dating (or maybe you're in a long distance relationship!), I've definitely got tips for you, too! I've got specific ways to build and maintain intimate connections, no matter how much physical distance there may be.

So, fasten your flirt belt and let's get ready to flirt!

Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee!

Then don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and deeper connections.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!

In this Flirtini today, we're doing some flirting, ya'll!

No matter where you're at in the dating process, whether you're heading into a first date, a tenth date, or looking to get back out there in the future, this episode is for you!

As we answer the question, "How can you have more engaging conversations - and flirts - on a date?"

All is revealed inside for just how you'll take things to the next level and develop deeper connections, which is what the flirt is ultimately all about!

Resources mentioned in the episode:

FREE Flirt Styles Quiz:  Follow this link!

Textual Chemistry download:  Learn more and purchase here! 46 pages of conversation and flirting tips!

Then don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee!

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and deeper connections.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!