In this week’s episode, Matchmaker Maria is joined by co-host Sam Santos and returning guest Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, a financial expert known as the Fiscal Femme, to discuss the crucial topic of finances in relationships  

Sam shares her personal experience of moving in with her boyfriend—how they navigate shared expenses, their approach to financial planning, and what it’s like transitioning from her own space to his family home. Ashley provides insightful tips on how to discuss money with your partner, align financial goals, and ensure both partners feel secure in their contributions.  

Maria also dives into the rules of cohabitation, the importance of clear communication about future commitments, and the value of unlearning financial habits from childhood. From splitting bills equitably to deciding who buys the better-quality garden hose, this episode is packed with relatable stories and actionable advice.  

Ashley dives into the concept of "money parties" — fun and productive budgeting sessions that remove stress and promote teamwork. She also emphasizes the importance of maintaining financial agency, such as having a "walk-away fund," and explains how to balance finances when incomes differ in a relationship.

Maria, Sam, and Ashley share personal stories about overcoming financial anxieties, turning past money trauma into positive action, and reframing financial planning as a collaborative, empowering process. Plus, Ashley offers actionable advice for managing budgets, avoiding resentment, and ensuring equality in financial decision-making.

Don’t miss Ashley’s tips, downloadable templates, and resources available on her site, along with her books The 30-Day Money Cleanse and Financial Adulting.

Follow Ashley on all social media @TheFiscalFemme and check out the links in the show notes. Be sure to also follow Sam at @MakeMeLaughSam for more fun updates!  Plus, Maria reminds listeners to *preorder her upcoming book* (available in May) to continue unlocking better dating and relationship opportunities!  

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

#matchmakermaria  #askamatchmaker  #datingadvice  #datingprofilereview  #podcast

 

ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

#matchmakermaria  #askamatchmaker  #datingadvice  #datingprofilereview  #podcast

Matchmaker Maria hosts from Mexico! where she’s attending the 12th Annual Matchmakers Alliance Conference. Joining her is guest co-host Louis Felix, a seasoned matchmaker with over 20 years in the industry. Together, they reminisce about the early days of the conference and its mission to bring matchmakers together in a collaborative, supportive community—something Maria co-founded with fellow matchmakers Michelle Jacoby and Laurie Berzack.

Beyond the industry insights, Maria and Louis dive into the shifting landscape of dating in a politically charged era. With the recent election still fresh, they share candid thoughts on how political divides are affecting modern dating dynamics. Answering listener questions, Maria and Louis discuss strategies for navigating political differences on dates and whether single-issue voters are worth the effort. They wrap up the topic with perspectives within political affiliations, showing how even people with the same voting record can hold differing core values. This honest exchange opens the floor to listeners, reminding everyone to keep an open mind in both personal and political connections. 

They move on to another listener asking, if it’s wise to date a man who’s married but in the process of divorce. Maria and Louie offer straightforward advice: tread carefully. Maria shares her thoughts on dating separated individuals, explaining how important clarity is. If you’re seeking a long-term commitment, Maria advises against dating someone not fully divorced. Louie adds some humor by sharing a personal family anecdote, and the two wrap up with laughter, ready to enjoy the sunshine after a rain-soaked stay.

To close the episode, Maria reminds listeners about the Agave Match dating assessments with Louie, emphasizing the personalized approach that has helped countless clients find lasting love.

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📚Maria has some big news—she's got a book coming out, 

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

#matchmakermaria  #askamatchmaker  #datingadvice  #datingprofilereview  #podcast

 

ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

#matchmakermaria  #askamatchmaker  #datingadvice  #datingprofilereview  #podcast

Join Matchmaker Maria in this engaging episode of the “Ask the Matchmaker Hotline,” recorded from the comfort of her home. Maria shares the whirlwind of her current life, from finalizing her book manuscript to preparing for an extended stay in Greece. Alongside special guest and fellow matchmaker, Louie Felix, they dive into the intricacies of dating assessments and the art of matchmaking.

Louie, the Chief Operating Officer at Agape Match, brings his extensive experience to the table, discussing the evolution and significance of dating assessment calls. The episode explores the impact of personalized advice on dating success, highlighting heartwarming stories of clients finding love soon after their assessments.

The conversation takes a deeper turn as Maria and Louis discuss the latest news from Japan about government-sponsored dating apps, reflecting on cultural differences and the challenges of modern dating. They also address common dating dilemmas, such as setting boundaries and navigating the pressures of societal expectations.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the world of matchmaking, the importance of clear communication in relationships, and practical tips for improving their dating profiles. Whether you’re single and searching or just curious about the matchmaking process, this episode offers a blend of personal anecdotes, professional advice, and thoughtful commentary on the evolving landscape of love and relationships.

Tune in for an episode filled with laughter, learning, and a touch of wanderlust as Maria prepares to bring the podcast to Greece, promising exciting future episodes from the picturesque backdrop of her summer retreat.

Want to book a sess with Louie? https://calendly.com/felix-louie and follow him on IG @louiefelix

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Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

In this episode of the “Ask a Matchmaker” podcast, Matchmaker Maria is joined by dating coach and author Lily Womble to celebrate the release of her new book, “Thank You, More Please.” They dive into the core principles of feminist dating, discussing how traditional dating advice often fails women by perpetuating patriarchal norms. Lily shares insights on her 12-Date Rule method, designed to shift focus from physical to emotional compatibility, and offers practical steps for a dating detox to help reset your approach to finding love. They also explore the importance of agency and self-compassion in dating, and discuss strategies for meeting emotionally secure partners. Whether you’re hitting the patios this season or navigating online dating, this episode provides valuable tips to empower your love life. Tune in to learn how to stand in your power and find meaningful connections on your own terms.

Lily Womble is the Founder and CEO of DateBrazen, whose mission is to help badass, feminist humans build joyful, fulfilling, and confident-as-hell dating lives that lead to extraordinary love. 
 
In 2015, she moved to NYC to try a new career in musical theatre.During that time she worked various side hustle jobs and on a whim took another as a matchmaker (because if anything it would make for a good story). Turns out she wasvery good at it! During her matchmaking days, she set up 399 dates and became the 3rd most successful matchmaker out of 160 around the country. In setting up all these dates, she realized that dating is a microcosm of our overall wellbeing and working with women on their love lives really fit into her heart’s purpose.

LINKS: 
https://www.datebrazen.com/ (https://www.datebrazen.com/)
https://www.datebrazen.com/book (https://www.datebrazen.com/book)
https://www.tiktok.com/@datebrazen (https://www.tiktok.com/@datebrazen)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-date-brazen-podcast/id1498856353 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-date-brazen-podcast/id1498856353)

https://www.instagram.com/datebrazen (https://www.instagram.com/datebrazen)

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Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

In this heartfelt episode of the Ask a Matchmaker podcast, host Matchmaker Maria sits down with Katie Brandt, a dedicated caregiving advocate. Katie shares her deeply personal journey of balancing marriage, motherhood, and the immense responsibilities of caregiving for her husband diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at 29 and later her father with Alzheimer's. Together, they discuss the emotional, physical, and financial challenges caregivers face, the impact on dating and relationships, and the importance of finding community support. Whether you're a caregiver or someone navigating the dating world while caring for a loved one, this episode offers valuable insights and hope. Tune in for a candid conversation about love, loss, and resilience.

Connect with Katie at www.KatieBrandt.org and learn more about services provided through her consulting company, Katie Brandt Advocacy. Interested in learning more about FTD? Go to the Mass General Hospital Frontotemporal Disorders Unit or the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). 

There are many resources available at low or no-cost to help build connections, skills and support along the journey of living life as a caregiver. As you begin your role as a caregiver, consider reading about what to expect by going to the Rosalynn Carter Institute, the National Alliance for Caregiving or AARP. Find a certified elder law attorney through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and find out if there is any legal or financial planning that you can do to ensure you are able to support your loved ones through every stage of care. Did you know that the Alzheimer's Association provides support for people living with all types of dementia? They have a Helpline that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 800.272.3900  to receive free emotional support, education and connections with local resources for loved ones living with dementia. Download the free Roon app and have access to experts (including Katie!) in the palm of your hand that can provide valuable information about caregiving for loved ones with a variety of medical conditions. Caring for a veteran? Go to the Veteran Administration to find out about medical care, services and equipment available for veterans. Need services to help care for someone at home? Go to www.eldercare.acl.gov and put your zip code into the Eldercare Locator to discover services and supports in your local community.

 

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Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome my good friend Chrissy Rutherford to the show! Together, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of dating and relationships. We'll kick things off with a lively debate on a classic dating dilemma: who should foot the bill on a date? From there, we'll unpack the dos and don’ts of bridesmaid etiquette, offering our insights on how to handle the common challenges and expectations that come with the role. Plus, we're spicing things up with some hilariously entertaining questions submitted by our listeners through our hotline. Don’t miss this fun, candid, and informative discussion full of tips, tales, and a good dose of laughter. Tune in to gain some fresh perspectives on these intriguing social customs!

Chrissy Rutherford is a fashion and social media expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Most notably, she worked as an editor at Harper’s Bazaar.com for almost 9 years, where she spearheaded the magazine’s Instagram account (garnering over 4 million followers and a 2019 ASME nomination), along with writing fashion and celebrity stories, styling, producing, TV appearances, and hosting their Youtube series “Heel Hunters.”

Now, she is a creative entrepreneur who has created content with coveted brands like J.Crew, Caudalie, JW Marriott Hotels, Net-a-Porter, DeBeers, Supergoop, Reformation, Theory, American Express, Samsonite, and many others. She is the founder of the FWD JOY (Forward Joy) newsletter, which is dedicated to the journey of self-discovery, self-care, and self-investment. She writes personal essays about her life alongside interviews with people she admires ranging from astrology to dating to overcoming addiction. Her mental health advocacy also led her to host two seasons of Maybelline’s mental health podcast, “I’m Fine, You?” where she interviewed mental health experts, influencers, and celebrities to help destigmatize anxiety and depression. In 2020, she co-founded the DEI consultancy 2BG Consulting with fellow editor Danielle Prescod to help fashion and beauty brands implement anti-racist strategies in their brand communication

LINKS:
https://chrissyrutherford.com/
nstagram.com/chrissyford/ @chrissyford
https://www.tiktok.com/@chrissyford?lang=en
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/author/1644/chrissy-rutherford/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-rutherford/

Maybelline podcast: I’m fine, you? Hosted by Chrissy Rutherford
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-fine-you/id1631179306

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🎙️ In this week's episode of Ask A Matchmaker, join me and my sister, Matchmaker Chrisoula, as we dive into some thrilling personal news—I've just bought my first home! 🏡 We're excited to share all the details about the journey and what this new chapter means for me. Plus, we're taking your Hotline questions live! Don't miss out on this heartfelt and celebratory episode!

 

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On this Hotline episode, we are joined by comedian, Caitlin Peluffo where we answer your questions about the world of weddings, marriage, and relationships! 🎉💍❤️ Join us as we take your live calls, offering personal advice, sharing experiences, and discussing everything from the magic of wedding planning to the complexities of long-term relationships.

Originally hailing from San Francisco, Caitlin Peluffo is a stand-up comedian living in New York City.  This lovable loose cannon made her network television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, was featured on the Late Late Show with James Corden, and has been seen on CBS’s After Midnight as well as Comedy Central’s ‘Featuring’ series.’ She was named a 2022 Just for Laughs New Face and appeared on JFL Network.  Debut Album out now on iTunes called Dirty Bird. Also on tour and dates can be found on instagram @caitlinpeluffo

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In this enlightening episode of Ask a Matchmaker, Maria is joined by dynamic duo Nick Rosen and Natalie Cramer, the brains behind the popular singles dating event, Single Saturdays, hosted on Eventbrite. Dive into the behind-the-scenes of organizing these vibrant gatherings and discover the secrets to making meaningful connections. Whether you're looking to meet someone special or just want to expand your social circle, this discussion is packed with practical advice on approaching group events with confidence, positivity, and the right energy. Learn how to overcome shyness and bring your best self to every social opportunity. Tune in to transform your approach to dating and networking!

Natalie Cramer and Nick Rosen are the co-creators of Single Saturdays, a community for NYC singles to connect in person through activities. When they’re not hosting events, Natalie works as a creative life coach, helping lost creatives rediscover their creative spark and feel their best through play. Nick is a matchmaker helping singles find lasting love.

www.single-saturdays.com

@singlesaturdays_nyc (instagram.com/singlesaturdays_nyc)

@metbynick (instagram.com/metbynick/)

www.metbynick.com

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Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

Join us for an enlightening episode as we welcome esteemed psychotherapist Dr. Heather Browne. This week, we delve into the art of conscious communication and explore three crucial conversations that can either strengthen or jeopardize your relationship. Tune in to gain expert insights and practical advice on navigating these pivotal discussions for a healthier, more connected partnership.

 For 25 years, Dr Heather Browne has gracefully balanced the roles of psychotherapist and mother, finding deep fulfillment in both. Renowned for her adeptness in guiding individuals through tangled thought patterns and illuminating alternative perspectives, she's earned the affectionate moniker the "reframe queen." Specializing in couples communication and intimacy, grief and loss, spirituality and faith, she transforms lives into expressions of beauty and joy.

She contends that stagnation is merely a perception in her philosophy, advocating for the transformative power of shifting perspectives. Blessed with a sharp intellect, quick wit, and boundless energy, she approaches her work with gratitude and enthusiasm, eager to help others lighten their burdens and find enlightenment.

She uses metaphor, storytelling, imagery, and humor to create an approachable, compassionate atmosphere, complemented by her endearing goofiness. Her expertise has garnered recognition through publications such as Inc. Magazine, Insider Magazine, Toronto Sun, Psychology Today, and more.

https://www.drheatherbrowne.com/about

Instagram @dr.heatherbrowne

Threads @.drheatherbrowne

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgo1XwdOnTZtJ_jHzFoCLP

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drheatherbrowne/

 

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Her book: Speaking Heart Transforming-Relationships Communication

https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Heart-Transforming-Relationship-Communication/dp/B0CT3CW8W7

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On this week's episode, I am joined by Kirsy Lovett. We improve her online dating profile and we take some hotline questions together!

New York native, first-generation Dominican-American, content creator and model Kirsy Lovett translates her love of fitness, beauty and fashion into compelling content for her followers on Instagram, Tiktok and her website, kirsylovett.com. She has been tapped for campaigns for brands including H&M, Meta, Kiehl’s, Reformation, Free People and Grey Goose, to name a few. As well as working on her own brand LVTT which carries swimsuits made in the Dominican Republic and playful hoodies poking fun at being “Your Favorite Ex”, you can catch Kirsy at her favorite workout studio Session and or her favorite bar Las Lap.

Follow Kirsy at: IG: @kirsylovett TikTok: @notkirsylovett

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Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

On this week's episode, we are joined by Chris Rackliffe to discuss anxious attachment styles, signs of codependency, and tools for getting over the fear of abandonment.   Chris Rackliffe, also known as @crackliffe, is a trauma healer, mental health advocate, anxious attachment style coach, and author of the self-help book, It’s Good to See Me Again: How to Find Your Way When You Feel Lost—an illuminating guidebook on the journey to find emotional healing. Chris has worked with hundreds of people around the world to help them heal their anxious attachment style and grow more secure, sharing everything he’s learned on his own healing journey—from how to integrate trauma and regulate the nervous system, to how to effectively communicate and set boundaries. Chris’s website: crackliffe.com Follow Maria at @MatchmakerMaria and the podcast @AskAMatchmaker.  Work with or talk to Maria by visiting: https://linktr.ee/matchmakermaria  

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Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

In this timely episode, Matchmaker Maria welcomes back co-host Samantha Santos for a candid discussion on how politics shape our closest relationships and dating choices. EARLY EPISODE DROP ALERT! 🚨 🗳 As Election Day approaches, Matchmaker Maria and Sam delve into how political beliefs influence compatibility, friendships, and even the matchmaking process, bringing to light the personal stakes involved in voting and civic engagement.

Drawing from her matchmaking experience, Maria highlights key issues—such as women’s healthcare—that have become major deal-breakers in dating. Sam, meanwhile, shares stories of friendships that have shifted due to political differences, emphasizing the emotional impact of navigating relationships in a polarized society. They discuss how local elections impact everyday life, from school decisions to public services, encouraging listeners to vote not only in presidential elections but in every race that shapes their communities.

Maria and Sam also tackle the broader implications of political alignment in dating, noting the increasing difficulty of bridging ideological divides in today's climate. Reflecting on the value of open-mindedness, they recall a time when leaders could engage without personal attacks, contrasting it with current partisan conflicts fueled by figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene. Responding to a listener’s question about dating someone who opts out of voting, Maria explains how clashing views on civic duty can be a fundamental compatibility issue, urging listeners to evaluate their core values when it comes to love and partnership.

With warmth, wit, and a rallying call for unity, Maria and Sam end on a hopeful note, envisioning a “purple” America where greater understanding is possible despite political differences. This episode offers an insightful, relatable exploration of how political beliefs intersect with personal values, reminding listeners that active engagement and open dialogue are essential for building lasting connections.

 

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

#matchmakermaria  #askamatchmaker  #datingadvice  #datingprofilereview  #podcast

Alison Leiby is a writer and comedian in New York. She has written for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Life & Beth, The President Show, and many others. Her stand up has appeared on Comedy Central and her solo hour, "Oh God, A Show About Abortion" ran off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane theater with multiple extensions and had a run at the Kennedy Center.

She's the cohost of the podcast Ruined with Halle Kiefer, who runs a different horror movie for Alison each week. @ruinedpodcast on socials!
Follow Alison at @Alison Leiby.

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Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

Jordana joins Matchmaker Maria on the Ask a Matchmaker Podcast -- they catch up the new cool things happening at Betches and Jordana's fertility journey.    Jordana Abraham is Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Betches, one of the earliest digitally native media and entertainment companies founded and led by women and the most influential female-focused humor brand in the market today. Betches was founded in 2011 and bootstrapped by Jordana with her childhood friends Aleen Dreksler and Sami Sage during their senior year at Cornell University. Initially, Betches was developed as a satirical blog for female college students; however, since its inception, Betches has evolved into a multi-platform juggernaut that has expertly leaned into social media as a storytelling platform, audience-building tool and brand marketing machine. Today, Betches is the most powerful comedy platform for women on the internet with millions of passionate millennial and gen z fans, offering entertainment, connection and community.    Follow Jordana at  @jordanaabraham and @u.up.podcast ------

You can work with Maria by either joining the matchmaking database at agapematch.com or enrolling in an upcoming Agape Intensive. https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/ 

 

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Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

This week's episode, Matchmaker Maria interviews psychotherapist Lisa Brateman on financial infidelity and moving on. They are joined by Matchmaker Chrisoula. 

Lisa Brateman, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, relationship specialist, public speaker, and media commentator with more than two decades of experience. She offers individual, couples, and group therapy in New York City. Her areas of expertise include anxiety and depression, couples therapy—marital and premarital—and conflict resolution. Analyzing the psychological impact of betrayal as well as current events, Lisa demystifies human behavior and relationships for clients and the media. As an internationally recognized expert in her field, Lisa is a frequent commentator for TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines and has appeared on CBS Evening News, WPIX-TV Evening News, NBC Evening News, Arise America-TV News, CCTV, Asia America Television, CTV and more. She has contributed to articles in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, GQ, U.S. News & World Report, MSNBC, WSJ Market Watch, Vogue, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Harper's Bazaar, CBS News MoneyWatch, Rolling Stone, The Independent, TODAY, the Daily Mail, New York Magazine, Cosmopolitan, PBS, Teen Vogue, Bravo TV, New York Daily News, Brides magazine and the New York Post. Her second book, What Are We Really Fighting About? will be published by Rowman & Littlefield in Fall 2024.

Links: Website

https://www.lisabrateman.com/

 

The Courage to Walk Away (Just came out February 20, 2024)

https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Walk-Away-Identifying-Relationship/dp/1646045580/

 

What Are We Really Fighting About?

https://www.amazon.com/What-Really-Fighting-About-Conversations/dp/1538182246

 

Follow her on social media @LisaBrateman

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Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

This week’s guest is Janine Rogan, author of The Pink Tax and founder of the Wealth Building Academy.

Janine’s mission is to educate and empower women to grow their wealth confidently and profitably through financial feminism—financial equality for all. Janine has been featured internationally in a number of publications and has delivered keynotes to thousands of individuals and companies around the world. She currently sits on the CPA Alberta Education Foundation board, the board of FESA, and the planning committee of the AICPA Global Women’s Leadership Summit. Janine is a University of Alberta alumni, born and raised in Edmonton, Canada. She is based in Calgary, where she lives with her husband, Andrew, and son, Theodore.

Links :

https://janinerogan.com/ ww.thewealthbuildingacademy.com/summit https://the-wealth-building-academy.thinkific.com/courses/the-wealth-l Instagram @janinerogan 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinerogan/?originalSubdomain=caHer Financial Courses: https://www.thewealthbuildingacademy.com/courses

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Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

It’s a family affair! Matchmaker Maria brings on Matchmaker Chrisoula and they discuss their childhood memories, 90s movies, YentaCon, and what they’re doing in NYC together. They also take your hotline questions!!

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Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast  

Money parties? Amazon 30? Budgeting while dating? We've got the answer this week with personal finance expert Ashley Feinstein Gerstley! Ashley is a CFP®, speaker, and the author of Financial Adulting and The 30-Day Money Cleanse. She founded The Fiscal Femme, a feminist money platform and has helped thousands of people feel financially confident, achieve major financial goals, and destress their relationships with money.

Follow Ashley!
Instagram: @thefiscalfemme
TikTok: @thefiscalfemme
LinkedIn: knowingyourworth

Buy her books:
The 30-Day Money Cleanse https://amzn.to/3V3cdqI
Financial Adulting - https://amzn.to/3V23RzG

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Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

Reesa Teesa captivated millions of TikTokers with her 50-part series, "Who TF Did I Marry” and two of those people included Matchmaker Maria and incredibly talented stand up comedian Joyelle Nicole Johnson. On this week's episode of "Ask a Matchmaker," we talked about pathological liars and our listeners called in to tell us the biggest lie they were told by someone they were dating! 

 

Joyelle is an everywhere-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actress, renowned for her ability to heal through laughter. With appearances on major platforms like After Midnight, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and Late Night with Seth Meyers, Joyelle's comedic prowess knows no bounds. She's also graced screens in shows like Survival of the Thickest, Search Party, and Crashing, showcasing her acting versatility.

 

Behind the scenes, Joyelle has contributed her wit and insight to projects like the 2nd season of PAUSE with Sam Jay on HBO and the final season of Broad City, earning her a Writer’s Guild Award nomination. Combining her passion for comedy with activism, she tours with the Abortion Access Front, founded by Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead.

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@joyellenicole 

www.joyellenicole.com

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Escape to Paros - June 22-29, 2024 https://bit.ly/3UXqgOC

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Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

Welcome to another exciting episode of Ask a Matchmaker! This week, Maria sits down with two remarkable individuals who bring humor, culture, and a whole lot of heart to the table. Joining her are Gus Constantellis and Christina Mavronas, the dynamic duo behind the @welcometotheneighborhoodpod.   Gus, a Greek-American comedian known for his viral immigrant culture observations, and Christina, a Brooklynite with Greek roots and a knack for blending humor with the human experience, bring their unique perspectives to the table. From Gus's rise from Brooklyn to national headlining tours to Christina's journey through dance to filmmaking, their stories are as captivating as they are hilarious. Tune in for a dose of culture, dating insights, and plenty of laughs!
  Follow Gus and Christina: @constantlygus @christinamavronas https://www.youtube.com/@welcometotheneighborhoodpod   And read this incredible tribute about Gus and his mom: https://www.today.com/parents/greek-mom-tiktok-death-rcna137728   ***************

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

Happy Valentines Day from your favorite matchmaker! Solo hotline! Wowee!

 

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

Julia is a brand strategist, social media consultant, and content creator! Over the past few years she has coached hundreds of clients to help them land their dream jobs, partnered with students to craft essays that have landed them admission into top institutions and worked with brands to help them amplify their social media presence and increase revenue.

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

Trusting after heartbreak! In this episode of Ask a Matchmaker, host Maria invites comedian and podcast host Samantha Santos to share her raw, heartfelt journey of rediscovering trust after a deeply painful betrayal. Together, they dive into Sam's shocking story of catching her ex-fiancé cheating and how that revelation shattered her perception of love and commitment. Maria and Samantha unpack the emotional toll of such heartbreak, shedding light on the struggles many people face when trying to trust again after being deceived.

This episode isn’t just for singles; it's for anyone invested in improving their relationship dynamics. Maria and Sam discuss valuable insights on the importance of dating within a relationship, even after you’ve found your person, and offer advice on how to rebuild trust while healing. From navigating the red flags to choosing self-worth, this episode of Ask a Matchmaker promises honesty, laughter, and meaningful takeaways.

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

#matchmakermaria  #askamatchmaker  #datingadvice  #datingprofilereview  #podcast

In this week’s episode Iris finds love and marriage. In a whirlwind romance when two people are ready to have serious conversations so they can begin the rest of their lives together, Iris’s story is one of hope and opportunity. 

 

Iris Smyles is the author of the novels Iris Has Free Time (which Forbes called “an instant classic… a smart, funny, wise, and sometimes heartbreaking book about a slowly fizzling love affair with youth,”), Dating Tips for the Unemployed (a semi-finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor), and, most recently, Droll Tales ("Delightfully weird" - Splice Today). Her stories, essays, and poems have appeared in The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The New York Times, Vogue, Paris Review Daily, BOMB, The Baffler, and Best American Travel Writing among other publications. Born and raised in New York, she currently lives in Great Britain and Greece.

Iris website:

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Iris on IG: @irissmyles

 

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

Carrie Berk shares her dating adventures in her latest book My Real-Life Rom Com. It's a truthful exploration of Gen Z
life and love and the book is packed with humor and advice that takes the edge off uncomfortable parent/teen conversations. 

  Her book: https://amzn.to/41ZwVta Follow on IG & TikTok: @CarrieBerkk  

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi has his Netflix comedy premiere out now, in Verified Stand-Up. He's currently on the "Leaning In Tour" with shows all over the U.S. and Canada, after his European leg sold out completely. He's also the host of "The Downside" podcast where complaining is encouraged and silver linings debunked.

  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gianmarcosoresi/ Website: http://www.gianmarcosoresi.com/   ----  New Year! New Dating Strategy!    Join Maria's database or become a matchmaking client! Visit https://agapematch.com  Register for Maria's next Agape Intensive IRL in NYC - https://www.wetravel.com/trips/agape-intensive-in-real-life-nyc-2024-agape-escapes-llc-new-york-62720558 Or join an upcoming Virtual Agape Intensive - https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/  

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

New Year! New Dating Strategy! Work with Erika and Maria and re-vamp your dating in 2024!    Schedule an upcoming dating strategy call for more information: https://calendly.com/felix-louie    OR work with Maria and her matchmaking team. Visit AgapeMatch.com!    Erika Ettin is a dating coach, helping people navigate the world of online dating, from first click to first date. Erika studied economics at Cornell University and received her MBA from Georgetown. She started date coaching 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.”   Follow Erika on IG: @alittlenudge  

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

Happy New Year! Does your dating mindset need a total reset? Join or gift and upcoming Agape Intensive agapeintensive.com    Or schedule an upcoming dating assessment for yourself or a friend: https://calendly.com/felix-louie    And, of course, work with Maria and her matchmaking team. Visit AgapeMatch.com.    Damona Hoffman is a Relationship Coach as well as a TV host, Podcaster, and Speaker. She is a regular cast member of The Drew Barrymore Show and a frequent contributor to NPR, The Washington Post, The LA Times, and Access Hollywood. Also, Damona hosted the FreshBooks entrepreneurship podcast, I Make a Living, as well as multiple episodes of NPR’s Life Kit. Her podcast, Dates & Mates, was named Podcast of the Year at the Black Podcasting Awards in 2022. Damona’s first book F the Fairy Tale will be released January 2, 2023 (Hachette/Seal Press) and is endorsed by Dr. Drew Pinsky, Drew Barrymore, Lori Gottlieb and more.   @damonahoffman Buy F the Fairy Tale: https://amzn.to/3RHzHzQ  

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

Want to travel to Greece with Maria? Check out the itinerary for her next #Escape2Paros: https://www.agapeescapes.com/paros-2024     Does your dating mindset need a total reset? Join or gift an upcoming Agape Intensive agapeintensive.com      Or schedule an upcoming dating assessment for yourself or a friend: https://calendly.com/felix-louie      And, of course, work with Maria and her matchmaking team. Visit AgapeMatch.com. 

 

Michal has passion for connecting people, fostering healthy relationships, and educating on human sexuality. She’s more than just a matchmaker; she’s a super-connector. Michal earned her Bachelor’s degree in Jewish Studies from Penn State University and a Master of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University. With over five years of experience helping clients find loving relationships, her work has been profiled in the Atlantic, CBS, Fox29, Bustle, NPR, and a Philadelphia Inquirer feature.

  #@michalmatches     Michal encourages you to support https://projectsafe.dreamhosters.com/ this holiday season.     Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!   🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃   💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/   💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/   💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria   💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria   💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch   💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch   💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch     ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!   #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

On this week's episode we talk about the best Jewish dating apps, generational differences in life, Do's and Don't with dating apps, and we take your live questions. Indulge!   Want to travel to Greece with Maria? Check out the itinerary for her next #Escape2Paros: https://www.agapeescapes.com/paros-2024   Does your dating mindset need a total reset? Join or gift and upcoming Agape Intensive agapeintensive.com    Or schedule an upcoming dating assessment for yourself or a friend: https://calendly.com/felix-louie    And, of course, work with Maria and her matchmaking team. Visit AgapeMatch.com.    Follow this week's guests! @Talialichtstein and @jakewcornell and their podcast @basictrainingpod     Talia Lichtstein is a rapidly growing online personality known for her blunt honesty, vlog-style documentation of her chaotic early 20s lifestyle, and unapologetic “hot takes” on everything from pop culture to politics.     Jake Cornell is a Brooklyn-based comedian, actor, and writer. He gained notoriety through his hilarious portrayals of characters such as a gay Brooklyn dad, a TikTok astrologer, and Kyrsten Sinema’s stylist. His ability to blend absurdity with sharp social observations landed him on Vogue’s list of the 8 Funniest Accounts on TikTok. He has also been featured in The Cut, Broadway World, and Logo TV. His show MAN & WOMAN, co-created with Marcia Belsky, ran at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival summer 2022 to critical acclaim.  

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

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Today we discuss the type of gift to get your situationship vs relationship. We also answer your live hotline questions! Indulge :)   Jordyn, 28, is a content creator, based in NYC where she shares her life on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Besides being a full time content creator, Jordyn is the co-host of Mean Girl Podcast and also helped found and is COO of, Just Media, which is a media network created for creators by creators.   Follow her!   TikTok: @jordynwoodruff  Instagram: @jordynwoodruff  Podcast IG: @meangirlpod

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

Paris Campbell is a Comedian and Actor from NYC. Paris has been featured in numerous publications, including The NY Times, NY Post, Fortune, and Unilad. Paris’ jokes are inspired by her own life and experiences, she often crafts material about her unusual family, being on the spectrum, and being a single parent. In addition to performing all over the country, Paris has had the opportunity to appear on shows at The Stand, Broadway Comedy Club, Helium, Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club and Don't Tell Comedy. Paris also creates short-form video content online and has a large following on TikTok, with over 580,000 followers. Paris grew her platform by creating content on a wide variety of topics, her content is nicheless, honest, and intentionally chaotic.   IG - @pariscampbell TikTok/X(FKA Twitter) - @stopitparis And her partner @laurajanegrace  

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

Lolita Jackson MBE is the Executive Director of Sustainable Cities at Sustainable Development Capital LLP, a multibillion-pound climate investment firm.  She is the link to governments around the world, also working on business development and origination.  Lolita previously worked for the NYC Mayor’s Office for 15 years in a variety of roles.  She last served as the Special Advisor for Climate Policy & Programs, where she was the climate diplomat for NYC and lead for the administration regarding global work on divestment and climate finance. Prior to her tenure in the NYC Mayor’s Office, Lolita worked for Morgan Stanley Investment Management for 12 years as a Vice President and helped manage a $10 billion product line. 

 

Lolita is an Adjunct Professor at Penn in the Masters in Environmental Studies Program, Senior Advisor of Penn Perry World House, a member of the British American Project U.S. Advisory Board, a Global Scot, Trustee of the Jazz Museum in Harlem, a board member of the Saint Andrew’s Society of NY, a US-Japan Leadership Program Fellow, and President of the Penn Alumni Class of 1989.   She was named to the City & State Energy & Environment Power 100 list for 2022 and was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 2021.  Lolita is a professional singer, having performed on four continents and at Carnegie Hall. She is an alumna of the Penn School of Engineering, majoring in Applied Science with a concentration in Chemical Engineering.

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

We’re delving into a poignant topic that touches many hearts—dating after loss. They're joined by grief and trauma therapist, Gina Martha, who brings over 20 years of expertise in helping individuals navigate life transitions, including breakups, divorce, and the devastating impact of death.

Today's discussion takes a more sensitive turn as they talk about the challenges of finding love after losing a loved one. Jenny, still navigating the loss of her sister, opens up about her personal struggles, asking Gina for advice on how to handle grief while trying to maintain connections with others. Jenny also talks about the pressure of living up to family legacies, balancing the desire to connect with others while grappling with deep emotional pain. Throughout their candid conversation, Gina shares invaluable insights on how to show up for those who are grieving, offering strategies for navigating the emotional complexities of loss in relationships. Gina shares invaluable insights on grief, explaining that it’s a full-body experience that can change the way we approach relationships. 

Gina Moffa a grief therapist, tells us , "grief looks different for everyone. While dating can be hard, dating after loss is a whole different animal, because grief changes our whole world and not everything is as it seems... Gina talks about this in depth in her book, and we get to have her chat about it live." 

The conversation touches on important questions like: How do you know when you’re ready to date again after a loss? Can you really invite someone into your life while you're still healing? Gina offers compassionate guidance, emphasizing that grief never truly goes away, but can be integrated into who we are over time.

This heartfelt episode provides comfort and practical advice to anyone struggling to move forward in their love life after experiencing loss. It's a must-listen for those seeking to navigate the complex intersection of grief and romance.

Check out our guest, Gina Moffa:

Book📚 👉Moving on Doesn’t Mean Letting Go

IG 🤳👉 https://www.instagram.com/ginamoffalcsw 

Website 🌎 👉 https://ginamoffa.com/

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📚Maria has some big news—she's got a book coming out, 

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

#matchmakermaria  #askamatchmaker  #datingadvice  #datingprofilereview  #podcast

 

ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

#matchmakermaria  #askamatchmaker  #datingadvice  #datingprofilereview  #podcast

Dr. Celeste Holbrook is a sex educator and speaker who has dedicated her life to helping people achieve pleasurable, connective sex through mental and behavioral changes. She speaks to audiences of all ages, diffusing the sensitive topic of sex through humor and a knack for making the awkward approachable. Celeste believes that everyone deserves to define their own pleasure and uses the lens of sexuality to teach us how.

 

Erotic Sandbox Free download https://drcelesteholbrook.myflodesk.com/273eb443-bddf-4a8a-be91-47acf3daef41

 

www.drcelesteholbrook.com

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

In this week's episode, we talk about the WORST episode of The Office, who should pay on a first date, using awkwardness as your superpower, and much more. Indulge! Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!

Buy Henna’s book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646871456 Henna Pryor, PCC is a highly sought after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She’s known for her science-backed approach to improving the social fitness, confidence, and performance of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. Her debut book, Good Awkward, just published on September 26th and has been endorsed by NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson, former HBR Editor Karen Dillon, and received the rare Kirkus Star for excellence in writing.   Follow on LinkedIn and IG: @hennapryor Or visit her website:  https://pryoritygroup.com/  

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💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria

💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch

💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch

💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch ABOUT THIS PODCAST

🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

I had to get my work husband and fellow matchmaker, Louie Felix to take your hotline questions, discuss why Bumble is blocking ghosters, how to ask for a second date, and more! INDULGE! Want to book a sess with Louie? https://calendly.com/felix-louie and follow him on IG @louiefelix Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!

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💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria

💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria

💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch

💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch

💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch

ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

Christine Emba is an opinion columnist and editor at The Washington Post, where she focuses on ideas, society, and culture. Her first book, Rethinking Sex: A Provocation is about the failures and potential of the sexual revolution in a post-#MeToo world. She was named one of the World’s Top 50 Thinkers by Prospect Magazine in 2022.

"Men are Lost" essay (gift link): https://wapo.st/46mFZJo Rethinking Sex, book: https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Sex-Provocation-Christine-Emba/dp/0593087569 Substack https://christineemba.substack.com/about Washington Post follow page: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/christine-emba/ Instagram, Twitter, Threads, etc:  @christineemba

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

Our guest this week is Mark Greene. Mark  writes, speaks, coaches and consults on the challenges we face as men, women and non-binary people impacted by our dominance-based Man Box culture of masculinity. He is the author of the groundbreaking The Little #MeToo Book for Men, Remaking Manhood, the Battle Against Dominance-Based Masculinity and co-author with Dr. Saliha Bava of the Relational Book for Parenting. The Little #MeToo Book for Men- In just 75 pages, a roadmap for understanding and breaking out of Man Box culture. https://a.co/d/iCZCpCH Remaking Manhood website: http://remakingmanhood.com   Follow Mark on IG at @remakingmanhood

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💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria

💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch

💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch

💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch

ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

Cara Alwill is a New York City based creative entrepreneur who encourages women to live their most effervescent lives, celebrate themselves every day, and make their happiness a priority. She is a best selling personal development author, mentor to women entrepreneurs, and creator of The Champagne Diet blog. Over 10 million listeners worldwide tune in to Cara’s podcast Style Your Mind each week for powerful conversations and a mega dose of inspiration. Cara is the author of 9 best selling books, including the worldwide sensation Girl Code, that have inspired women around the world to step into their power and fulfill their potential. Cara’s books have been translated into multiple languages like Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Mongolian, and Vietnamese. Her message continues to transcend cultures and break barriers for women across the globe.  

  https://www.thechampagnediet.com/ Follow Cara on Instagram at @thechampagnediet 

NEW STUDIO!!! Of course, I had to get my work husband and fellow matchmaker, Louie Felix to kick off my first episode in studio. We take your hotline questions, discuss why men are constantly thinking about the Roman Empire, chat GPT, dating advice, and more! INDULGE!

Want to book a sess with Louie? https://calendly.com/felix-louie and follow him on IG @louiefelix # Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!     Check out My Websites and Socials!   Ask a Question HERE: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/ Learn more about Agape Match (and join!): https://agapematch.com/ Matchmaker Maria TikTok: @realmatchmakermaria Matchmaker Maria Instagram: @matchmakermaria Ask a Matchmaker on TikTok: @askamatchmakerpod Ask a Matchmaker on IG: @askamatchmaker   ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

It’s the end of the season and Maria wraps it up with a chat with her husband, George! They talk about the latest Agape Retreat in Greece and the future of upcoming events as well as the importance of dating each other even when you’re married.

Plus, Maria has some homework for you before the final season... it's the Five Fives Challenge!

-Contact five friends — not your core friend group, but in your periphery or acquaintances, and ask them to set you up once before Labor Day.

-Download Tinder (Stop grumbling.. just trust me) and go out with five guys before Labor Day.

-Find Five events on Eventbrite to attend before Labor Day. (It’s okay if it’s a cooking class or a tech event or a lecture… just five five events!)

-If you don’t attend church/temple/synagog, invite yourself to your friends Shabbat or go to your local soup kitchen or community center and volunteer five times before Labor Day. (If you do attend church/synagog/temple.. there ya go. go five times before Labor Day.)

-Go up to five guys and just say hello and start talking.

Follow George on Instagram at http://instagram.com/nerdmeetsfood

Follow George on TikTok at http://tiktok.com@nerdmeetsfood 

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*****Let's work together!*****

Book your dating assessment: https://calendly.com/felix-louie/dating-assessment?back=1&month=2023-07

Enroll in an upcoming Agape Intensive: http://agapeintensive.com 

Pre-Register for Greece 2024 Retreat http://agapeescapes.com 

Maria is joined once again by Melanie Cooke to take your questions on the hotline. If you want to ask Maria question on a future episode, follow her on Instagram to know when the hotline will open up again: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria 

Melanie Cooke is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and private practice owner. She works with high performers who are outwardly successful, but struggle with feelings of dissatisfaction, emptiness, and confusion--who feel that something is missing and who want to feel whole, but don't know how to. She helps them better understand their emotions, establish boundaries, balance control with acceptance, and work through conflict in order to have more fulfilling relationships. She practices trauma-informed Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Gestalt therapies, along with body based mindfulness because our emotions, fears, and wounds are as much in our bodies as they are in our minds. So is healing.

Learn more about Melanie at https://www.melaniecookelmhc.com/

*****Let's work together!*****

Let’s work together! https://calendly.com/felix-louie 

Register for our Tulum retreat! http://agapeescapes.com (a few spots left!)

or join an upcoming virtual  Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/  

Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria 

A new documentary on Amazon Prime “Shiny Happy People”  about the Duggar family has been sparking up conversations about the Institute in Basic Life Principles, or IBLP. 

Today, Maria talks to an anonymous guest who grew up in IBLP and how it affected her life. She talks about her cheating husband, what it was like when she had to have an abortion and what she’s doing now moving forward.

WaPo article referenced in episode: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/interactive/2023/christian-home-schoolers-revolt/

*****Let's work together!*****

Let’s work together! https://calendly.com/felix-louie 

Register for our Tulum retreat! http://agapeescapes.com (a few spots left!)

or join an upcoming virtual  Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/  

Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria 

New episode with Matchmaker Maria and comedian @jennyzigrino ! Maria has some big news—she's got a book coming out, and the cover reveal is happening right on air! Check it out out on YouTube!  Maria and Jenny chat about the book, manifesting success, and the importance of preorders. Jenny’s been busy with her comedy tour, sharing funny stories from Alaska.

The conversation shifts to Jenny’s online dating life, and Maria checks in on the changes Jenny made to her profiles after some advice. They explore what it means to be an “alpha” or “beta” in dating, poking fun at modern labels while celebrating the beauty of sensitivity in men. Wrapping things up, Jenny shows off her updated dating profile, where the changes have led to some interesting interactions, and they share more tips for listeners looking to date smarter.

We learn about Jenny's latest dates, she's had 2 in the last couple of weeks using dating apps like Hinge and Field.  They explore why certain apps might feel like they’re hiding potential matches, with Jenny sharing her theory about Hinge limiting her visibility to more attractive users. As Maria reviews Jenny's dating profile photos, she provides constructive feedback, including suggestions on removing certain photos that don't seem to work, like one featuring a dog that isn’t hers. They also delve into the mechanics of dating, reflecting on the awkwardness and lack of chemistry during a recent coffee date Jenny had, where the conversation felt forced and disengaged. Maria and Jenny humorously debate the merits of coffee shop dates and express a strong preference for more dynamic or engaging activities, offering tips on how to avoid the interview-style vibe that can kill chemistry on early dates.

To round out the conversation, a listener from London calls in seeking advice on how to deal with FOMO (fear of missing out) in dating while going through a tough time professionally. The hosts advise focusing on personal growth and self-care before jumping back into dating, emphasizing that love and connections aren’t in short supply, and rushing into relationships when you’re not in a good headspace can lead to poor decisions.

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🙋‍♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V 
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

#matchmakermaria  #askamatchmaker  #datingadvice  #datingprofilereview  #podcast

 

ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

#matchmakermaria  #askamatchmaker  #datingadvice  #datingprofilereview  #podcast

Drinking culture is prevalent in society and especially dating. Sarah Levy decided she wanted to take control of her life and stopped drinking. She wrote a book about it and joins Maria to tell her story! Plus she talks about having a long distance relationship with a guy she met on the other side of the country, who is now her husband! 

Sarah Levy is a writer and the author of Drinking Games, a memoir in essays that explores the role alcohol has in our formative years and what it means to opt out of a culture completely enmeshed in drinking. Drinking Games was named a most anticipated book by Good Morning America, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Post, BuzzFeed, Apple Books, and Pure Wow and has been featured on “Best Of” lists by Glamour, Goodreads, and more.

Sarah’s writing explores sobriety, relationships, culture, and identity and has been published by The New York Times, The Cut, Cosmopolitan, Cup of Jo, Vogue, and TIME, among other outlets. She is a graduate of Brown University, where she studied English and Creative Writing.

Get a copy of “Drinking Games: A Memoir” at https://amzn.to/3N0NON3 

Follow Sarah on…

Instagram: http://instagram.com/sarahllevy 

Twitter: http://twitter.com/sarahliliane 

Learn more about Sarah at www.sarahllevy.com 

*****Let's work together!*****

Let’s work together! https://calendly.com/felix-louie 

Register for our Tulum retreat! http://agapeescapes.com (a few spots left!)

or join an upcoming virtual  Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/  

Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria 

You have questions, Maria has answers! It’s another hotline edition! If you want to chat with Maria on an upcoming episode, follow her on Instagram so you know when the hotline opens next: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria 

This week on the hotline…

• The mindset to have if you’re dating while living with your parents. (it’s okay!)
• They were supposed to have a mini golf date this weekend, but he never finished planning it! Maria tells our caller what to say and texts him live on the show!
• She’s in her 40s and having a hard time finding men on the apps.
• It’s their anniversary and she’s upset that he hasn’t made a grand gesture about it.

*****Let's work together!*****

Let’s work together! https://calendly.com/felix-louie 

Register for our Tulum retreat! http://agapeescapes.com (a few spots left!)

or join an upcoming virtual  Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/  

Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria 

This week, Maria sits down with Melanie Cooke and has a deep conversation into attachment theory. You’ll learn the different types of attachment, how avoidant attachment is prevalent in today’s dating environment and what you can do to make sure you are your best for a healthy relationship. 

 

Melanie Cooke is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and private practice owner. She works with high performers who are outwardly successful, but struggle with feelings of dissatisfaction, emptiness, and confusion--who feel that something is missing and who want to feel whole, but don't know how to. She helps them better understand their emotions, establish boundaries, balance control with acceptance, and work through conflict in order to have more fulfilling relationships. She practices trauma-informed Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Gestalt therapies, along with body based mindfulness because our emotions, fears, and wounds are as much in our bodies as they are in our minds. So is healing.

Learn more about Melanie at https://www.melaniecookelmhc.com/

Join Maria and Melanie on the next Hotline - Wednesday, July 5: https://agapematch.wufoo.com/forms/z1ou628l1vanjkl/

*****Let's work together!*****

Let’s work together! https://calendly.com/felix-louie 

Register for our Tulum retreat! http://agapeescapes.com (a few spots left!)

or join an upcoming virtual  Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/  

Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria 

Tinder just came out with a (gorgeous looking!) report called The Future of Dating 2023, looking at dating trends and what Gen Z thinks of online dating. Here to decode the data is Erika Ettin.

Erika Ettin is an online dating expert and dating coach who helps people navigate the world of online dating. Her expertise includes profile creation, photo selection and photography, message writing, and date planning. She is also the author of the book Love at First Site: Tips & Tales for Online Dating Success from a Modern-Day Matchmaker and the co-host of the popular dating podcast “So, We Met Online…”

Check out The Future of Dating Report here: https://filecache.mediaroom.com/mr5mr_tinder/179342/Copy_of_FOD_Report_2023_FINAL.pdf 

Find Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ALittleNudge/ 

*****Let's work together!*****

Let’s work together! https://calendly.com/felix-louie 

Register for our Tulum retreat! http://agapeescapes.com (a few spots left!)

or join an upcoming virtual Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/  

Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria