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| What Happens After Ending an Engagement? ft Caitlin Peluffo | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:34:39 | |
Comedian and writer Caitlin Peluffo returns to Ask a Matchmaker for an honest catch-up with matchmaker Maria after a major relationship shake-up. Caitlin opens up about calling off a long engagement, what it taught her about passion, independence, and settling, and why starting over in her 30s has been unexpectedly empowering! Together, they dive into dating while living alone, long-distance relationships, marriage timelines, and redefining partnership. The episode also tackles listener questions, including navigating city life versus farm life and whether staying friends with an ex-with-benefits ever really works. A candid, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about choosing yourself and dating with intention!
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| Love Without Limits: Dating With a Disability ft. Emily Goodson | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:34:26 | |
This week, Maria talks with author and speaker Emily Goodson about her new book Dating Disability: 15 Stories of Dealing with the BS and Building Confidence. Emily shares her experiences dating with a disability and how working with an intimacy coach helped her break patterns of shame and self-protection. They discuss visible and invisible disabilities, the social barriers disabled people face, and why representation in dating and media matters. This conversation is full of insight for anyone looking to date with confidence, empathy, and self-awareness. Pick up Dating Disability wherever books are sold and follow Emily for more stories about love and identity!
Dating Disability, Emily Goodson's debut book, invites readers into fifteen intimate stories from her life, exploring love, confidence, and what it means to embrace difference in a world that often asks us to hide it. It's available online and in bookstores today! 👉 https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/nonfiction/biographies-and-memoirs/general/dating-disability/ ☀️ https://agapeescapes.com/ use ESCAPES150 for an early bird discount! ☀️ Be sure to use the promo code: roundtable50 to join Maria's community or submit your own dating question! 👉 https://www.matchmakermaria.com/ ✨ Don't forget to order Maria's book, follow us on social, and leave a review if you're feeling lovable and likable. 💕 🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙌 💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/ 🙋♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V 🎥 by WTF Media Studios ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 | |||
| When No Means Nothing | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:13:33 | |
In dating, rejection is part of the process, but when 'no' isn't acknowledged, it can lead to heartbreak, harm, and even tragedy. In this solo episode, Matchmaker Maria addresses two recent cases in New Jersey that underscore the real-world consequences of ignoring boundaries and consent. She outlines the stories of Maria Notis, Isabella Salas, Dr. Lauren Semanchik, and Tyler Webb to highlight patterns of stalking, harassment, and institutional inaction. The episode examines how systems and communities fail to respond when warnings are raised. Maria shares practical steps individuals and policymakers can take to improve safety and accountability. This episode calls for greater awareness, stronger protections, and meaningful policy change. Letter to State Representatives: Dear [Representative's Name], I am writing to you as a constituent who is deeply concerned about the safety of women and families in our community. Recent tragedies in New Jersey, including the murders of Maria Notis, Isabella Salas, Dr. Lauren Semanchik, and Tyler Webb, highlight the urgent need for stronger protections against stalking, harassment, and domestic violence. I am asking you to prioritize funding for domestic violence shelters, victim advocacy services, and mental health programs. I am asking you to ensure that reports of harassment and stalking are taken seriously and acted upon immediately. No family should have to bury their child or loved one because boundaries were ignored, reports were dismissed, or resources were underfunded. Please take action now to protect your constituents. Sincerely, [Your Name]
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| Why Spanx Work, Is Therapy the Answer, and Life Changes with Cara Alwill | Matchmaker Maria | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:35:54 | |
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 | |||
| Hotline Edition: Maria & Louie Are Back Discussing Dating Advice & Answering Your Questions | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:42:36 | |
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 | |||
| Maria Shares the Five Fives Challenge with her Husband, George | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:55:18 | |
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 Follow Maria on Instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria *****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 | |||
| Hotline Edition: Can You Be Friends with Someone of the Opposite Sex When You're in a Relationship with Melanie Cooke | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:54:37 | |
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 | |||
| Anonymous Shares Her Story of Life Inside the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) | 04 Jul 2023 | 01:16:10 | |
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 | |||
| How to Opt Out of Drinking Culture with Author Sarah Levy | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:57:58 | |
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 | |||
| Hotline Edition: Dating While You're Living With Your Parents | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:35:51 | |
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…
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| Understanding Attachment Theory with Melanie Cooke | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:30:40 | |
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 | |||
| The Future of Dating According to Tinder with Erika Ettin | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:37:44 | |
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 | |||
| Why Women Freeze Their Eggs with Professor Marcia C. Inhorn | 30 May 2023 | 00:53:00 | |
Why are women freezing their eggs in record numbers? Talking about this important subject this week is Professor Marcia C. Inhorn. She is a Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at Yale University and author of Cosmopolitan Conceptions: IVF Sojourns in Global Dubai. Her new book, Motherhood on Ice: The Mating Gap and Why Women Freeze Their Eggs, explores this question by drawing on the stories of more than 150 women who pursued fertility preservation technology. Moving between narratives of pain and empowerment, these nuanced personal stories reveal the complexity of women's lives as they struggle to preserve and extend their fertility. You can find where to get a copy of "Motherhood on Ice: The Mating Gap and Why Women Freeze Their Eggs" at https://nyupress.org/9781479813049/motherhood-on-ice/ *****Let's work together!***** Let's work together! https://calendly.com/felix-louie Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria And join an upcoming Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/ Or register for our Tulum retreat! http://agapeescapes.com | |||
| Does Success Hurt Your Dating Life? Off with Dr. Mel | Ask a Matchmaker Podcast with Matchmaker Maria | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:40:38 | |
Matchmaker Maria is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Melissa Robinson Brown to tackle the myth that women are "too successful" to find love. Together, they unpack how flawed studies and outdated media narratives have fueled this idea while sharing what modern research actually tells us about love, marriage, and divorce. Dr. Mel also opens up about how our parents influence who we choose as partners and why it's crucial to find someone who can walk with us through life's hardest moments. The conversation highlights how success can strengthen relationships, why financial stability matters, and how to rethink the "shoulds" we place on ourselves about marriage and timelines. Whether you're single, dating, or partnered, this episode offers no-nonsense insights into love, resilience, and building the kind of relationship that truly supports you.
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| GREATEST HITS: How to Harness Your Anxiety as a Superpower with Dr. Wendy Suzuki | 23 May 2023 | 00:31:48 | |
What if you could make friends with your anxiety? What if you could learn to leverage your anxiety to be a gift? We look at anxiety as such a bad thing, but so often our anxiety is trying to tell us something. Learning how to harness that can be a game changer. This week's conversation could help you change your life. Dr. Wendy A. Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University. Her TED talk has over 31 million views and was the 2nd most viewed ted talk of 2018. She's the author of "Healthy Brain, Happy Life" and "Good Anxiety" which is now available wherever books are sold. Learn more about Dr. Suzuki's work at… Follow Dr. Suzuki on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wendy.suzuki/ *****Let's work together!***** Is matchmaking right for you? Let's find out! https://calendly.com/felix-louie Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria And join an upcoming Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/ | |||
| Use The Connection Codes to Create the Relationships You Crave with Drs. Glenn and Phyllis Hill | 16 May 2023 | 00:48:37 | |
This week's guests are Drs. Glenn and Phyllis Hill. Dr Glenn & Phyllis Hill spent the first 30 years of their marriage living in disconnect. Their first sexual experience sent them into years of avoidance and pain. Dr Glenn was so determined to find out what went wrong that he went back to school & became a Marriage & Family Therapist and a Clinical Sexologist. But, it wasn't until he dug deep into emotional regulation where he discovered the source of all of their disconnect. From there, Dr Glenn & Phyllis created The Connection Codes which is a framework to help couples connect emotionally and physically using their 4 minute tool. Now, they are authors, speakers, and have Connection Coders in over 50 countries who are living in peace in their relationships. Download the Core Emotion Wheel, THE tool to conquer conflict in just 4 minutes for FREE at https://www.connectioncodes.co/matchmaker Learn more about the Connection Codes at https://www.connectioncodes.co/ Pick up a copy of "The Connection Codes: The Blueprint & Tools for Creating the Relationships You Crave" at https://www.amazon.com/Connection-Codes-Blueprint-Creating-Relationships/dp/B09BSKMCJM/ Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connectioncodes/ *****Let's work together!***** Is matchmaking right for you? Let's find out! https://calendly.com/felix-louie Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria And join an upcoming Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/ | |||
| Hotline Edition with Carolinas Matchmaker, Laurie Berzack | 09 May 2023 | 00:55:45 | |
***Matchmaker Maria's Eurovision Party in NYC this weekend, Saturday, May 13! Get tickets now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/matchmaker-marias-eurovision-party-tickets-617316860347 *** This week on the hotline, Maria is joined by her BFF and fellow matchmaker, Laurie Berzack! She's the founder of Carolinas Matchmaker and the host of the Love on the Go podcast. Read the VOX article mentioned in the episode: https://www.vox.com/policy/2023/5/3/23707936/surgeon-general-loneliness-epidemic-report Follow Laurie on Instagram at http://instagram.com/carolinasmatchmaker Follow Laurie on TikTok at http://tiktok.com/@carolinasmatchmaker Listen to the Love on the Go podcast on… Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-on-the-go/id1631398944 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZLPYIsjL3p8HYYjaAXwax *****Let's work together!***** Is matchmaking right for you? Let's find out! https://calendly.com/felix-louie Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria And join an upcoming Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/ | |||
| Hotline Edition: He's a Snorer, What Should I Do? with Maria's husband, George | 02 May 2023 | 00:53:11 | |
*** Join us at Matchmaker Maria's Eurovision Party on Saturday, May 13th in NYC! Get tickets now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/matchmaker-marias-eurovision-party-tickets-617316860347 *** This week on the hotline, Maria is joined by her husband, George, to answer your questions! Follow George on… Instagram at http://instagram.com/nerdmeetsfood TikTok at http://tiktok.com/@nerdmeetsfood *****Let's work together!***** Is matchmaking right for you? Let's find out! https://calendly.com/felix-louie Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria And join an upcoming Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/ | |||
| GREATEST HITS: Building Body Image Resilience with Dr. Lindsay Kite | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:31:11 | |
This week, Maria is getting real about body image and dating with Dr. Lindsay Kite! Dr. Lindsay Kite is co-author of the book More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament (2020, HarperCollins) and co-director of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined, alongside her identical twin sister Lexie Kite. Both received PhDs from the University of Utah in the study of female body image and have become leading experts in body image resilience and media literacy. Lindsay and Lexie help girls and women recognize and reject the harmful effects of objectification in their lives through their social media activism, online course, and regular speaking engagements for people of all ages. Lindsay lives in New York City. Learn more about Dr Kite at http://morethanabody.org/ Pick up her book, More Than a Body: Your Body is an Instrument, at https://www.amazon.com/dp/0358229243/ Follow Dr. Kite on Instagram at http://instagram.com/beauty_redefined *****Let's work together!***** Is matchmaking right for you? Let's find out! https://calendly.com/felix-louie Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria And join an upcoming Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/ | |||
| Hotline Edition: How to Make Meaningful Friendships as an Adult with Lane Moore (updated) | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:50:40 | |
This week, Maria is back with another hotline episode with award-winning writer, actor, comedian, and musician Lane Moore! Her first book, How To Be Alone: If You Want To And Even If You Don't, became an instant #1 bestseller and was praised as one of the best books of the year by The New York Times, New York Magazine, NPR, Good Morning America, Fast Company, Marie Claire, and many others Her second book, You Will Find Your People: How To Make Meaningful Friendships As An Adult, will be released on April 25, 2023. Pre-order now! https://www.amazon.com/You-Will-Find-Your-People/dp/1419762567 Follow Lane on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hellolanemoore/ Follow Lane on Twitter at https://twitter.com/hellolanemoore Learn more about Lane at https://www.lanemoore.org/ *****Let's work together!***** Is matchmaking right for you? Let's find out! https://calendly.com/felix-louie Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria And join an upcoming Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/ | |||
| Hotline Edition with @NYTVows Writer Selena Coppock | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:55:30 | |
After two weeks off, Maria is BACK with another edition of the hotline! If you want to join us for a live taping of a future hotline episode, be sure to follow Maria on instagram to know when the hotline will open next: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Selena Coppock is a former standup comedian, writer, author, and storyteller based in NYC. She is the creator and voice of @NYTVows, the parody Twitter and Instagram account that lampoons the New York Times Wedding section, the wedding industrial complex, WASPs, and courtship rituals of the rich and insufferable. She is also the creator and host of TWO WICK MINIMUM, America's favorite and only podcast about candles. Follow NYTVows at… Find Selena at… http://instagram.com/selenacoppock http://twitter.com/selenacoppock Check out Selena's podcast, Two Wick Minimum, on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-wick-minimum-with-selena-coppock/id1440652282?mt=2 *****Let's work together!***** Is matchmaking right for you? Let's find out! https://calendly.com/felix-louie Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria And join an upcoming Intensive! https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/ | |||
| GREATEST HITS: Decoding Your Text Messages with Dr. Mimi Winsberg | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:38:50 | |
********* Pre-Registration for Tulum 2023 is open! Visit http://agapeescapes.com. Or enroll in a virtual Agape Intensive instead: http://agapeintensive.com ********* When it comes to modern relationships, our thumbs do the talking. We swipe right into a stranger's life, flirt inside text bubbles, spill our hearts onto the screen, and use emojis to convey desire, frustration, and rage. Where once we pored over love letters, now we obsess over response times, or wonder why the three-dot ellipsis came. . . and went. Nobody knows this better than our guest this week, Dr. Mimi Winsberg. A Harvard- and Stanford-trained psychiatrist who cofounded a behavioral health startup while serving as resident psychiatrist at Facebook HQ, her work frequently finds her at the intersection of Big Data and Big Dating. Like all of us, Winsberg has been handed many a smartphone accompanied by the urgent plea: "What does this mean?" Unlike all of us, she knows the answer. She is a text whisperer. Pick up her new book, Speaking in Thumbs, at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J7M5X2P/ Learn more about Dr. Winsberg at https://www.drwinsberg.com/ Let's work together! Schedule a Dating Strategy call: https://calendly.com/felix-louie Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria | |||
| GREATEST HITS: That Episode about Narcissists with Dr. Ramani | 28 Mar 2023 | 01:17:04 | |
********* Pre-Registration for Tulum 2023 is open! Visit http://agapeescapes.com. Or enroll in a virtual Agape Intensive instead: http://agapeintensive.com ********* It feels like narcissism has taken a bigger role in society in the last few years. What might start off as charming and great can quickly turn negative and unhealthy. How do we make sure we don't get caught up with someone who is a narcissist? What should we look out for? How can you know if your partner IS one? Dr. Ramani Durvasula (better known as Dr. Ramani) is a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles, CA and Professor of Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles. She takes on our modern scourges of entitlement and incivility in the book "Don't You Know Who I Am": How to Stay Sane in the Era of Narcissism, Entitlement and Incivility She is the author of the modern relationship survival manual Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving a Relationship With a Narcissist. The focus of Dr. Ramani's clinical, academic and consultative work is the etiology and impact of narcissism and related high-conflict, entitled, antagonistic personality styles on human relationships, mental health, and societal expectations. Dr. Ramani is an honest, authentic, and brutally honest voice on the struggles raised by narcissism in the US and globally. Follow Dr. Ramani on Instagram at http://instagram.com/doctorramani You can find Dr. Ramani's books on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Ramani-Durvasula/e/B00C2C5U0O Find Dr. Ramani at her website http://www.doctor-ramani.com Let's work together! Schedule a Dating Strategy call: https://calendly.com/felix-louie Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria | |||
| An Honest Conversation about Herpes with Comedian Erica Spera | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:56:54 | |
********* Pre-Registration for Tulum 2023 is open! Visit http://agapeescapes.com. Or enroll in a virtual Agape Intensive instead: http://agapeintensive.com ********* Often during Ask a Matchmaker on Wednesdays, Maria gets asked about STIs. She's joined by comedian Erica Spera to change the conversation and debunk the myths of herpes. If you're nervous about having the herpes conversation with your partner, sit down with them and listen to this together. Erika is a comedian and the host of the Shooters Gotta Shoot podcast. Follow Erika on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/spericaa/ Find links to Erika's podcasts at https://linktr.ee/spericaa Find out where to see Erika live at https://www.ericaspera.com/ Let's work together! Schedule a Dating Strategy call: https://calendly.com/felix-louie Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria | |||
| Gen Z Divide on Marriage Children and the Meaning of Success with Rachel Janfaza | Ask a Matchmaker Podcast with Matchmaker Maria | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:51:10 | |
This week Matchmaker Maria is joined by Rachel Janfaza, founder of The Up and Up, to explore the growing divide between Gen Z men and women. They discuss how social media, algorithms, and traditional expectations shape attitudes toward marriage, children, and career success. The conversation also dives into the impact of the #MeToo movement, gender dynamics, and the pressures young adults face in dating and relationships. Rachel shares insights from her research and writing on Gen Z, including her theory of The Two Gen Zs and what young people really want from connection and conversation. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and technological forces influencing modern dating and relationships. Rachel Janfaza is the founder of The Up and Up and writer of The Up and Up and newsletter, where she shares her latest insights on Gen Z. Check out her newsletter [here] and be sure to also read her Washington Post article, "You Can't Bribe and Shame Your Way to More Babies" for her take on modern generational trends.
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| Hotline Edition with Hinge's Logan Ury | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:53:39 | |
Pre-Registration for Tulum 2023 is open! Visit http://agapeescapes.com Or enroll in a virtual Agape Intensive instead: http://agapeintensive.com ********* Joining Maria on this week's hotline is Logan Ury, the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, who has the awesome job of conducting research into modern dating. Logan Ury is a behavioral scientist turned dating coach and the author of the bestselling dating book How to Not Die Alone. She studied psychology at Harvard and ran Google's behavioral science team, the Irrational Lab. Sign up for Logan's Love Letter, her weekly newsletter and learn about her online courses at https://www.loganury.com/ Pick up Logan's book, How to Not Die Alone, here. Follow Logan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/loganury/ Let's work together! Schedule a Dating Strategy call: https://calendly.com/felix-louie Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria | |||
| The 4 Rs to Get Through a Break Up with Gilza Fort-Martinez | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:32:41 | |
If you've recently been through a break up or know someone that has, this week's episode is a must listen. Joining Maria to talk about the 4 Rs to get through a break up is Tough Love Healer, Gilza Fort-Martinez. Gilza Fort-Martinez, MS, LFMT is a Latina therapist, speaker, and writer that specializes in helping women rebuild self-love and confidence after betrayal. For 30 years, Gilza has helped hundreds of individuals navigate life transitions and create paths of resolution that have turned their lives around. She is the founder and CEO of Resolution Counseling Center, a private practice in Miami, Florida. Her passion for helping individuals improve their lives drives her to continuously find ways to reach the community, which is why when she's not working directly with individuals and couples, she can be found leading workshops or speaking at corporations and organizations. Gilza is a therapist trained in marriage and family therapy with a degree in Psychology from Barry University and a Master's Degree from the University of Miami. She is certified in hypnotherapy, family therapy, and meditation. Follow Gilza on Instagram at http://instagram.com/toughlovehealer Learn more about Gilza at https://www.gilzafort.com/ Let's work together! Schedule a Dating Strategy call: https://calendly.com/felix-louie or Enroll in an upcoming Agape Intensive! http://agapeintensive.com Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria | |||
| Hotline Edition: "Is he in a Coma?" with Author Hannah Orenstein | 28 Feb 2023 | 01:01:37 | |
It's another hotline episode! This week, Maria welcomes back a podcast OG guest, Hannah Orenstein! Want to join in on a live recording of a hotline episode via zoom? You get to ask Maria your questions! Follow her on Instagram to find out when she'll open it up again. http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Hannah Orenstein is the Deputy Editor of Lifestyle and Wellness at Bustle, as well as the author of four novels, Playing with Matches, Love at First Like, Head Over Heels, and Meant to Be Mine. Previously, she held editing roles at Seventeen and Elite Daily, and once worked as a matchmaker at a luxury dating service. She lives in Brooklyn. You can also check out her books Meant to Be Mine, a rom-com about a woman who knows the exact day she'll meet the love of her life and Playing with Matches, a novel inspired by her brief, disastrous stint working as a matchmaker. Follow Hannah on Instagram at http://instagram.com/hannahorens Let's work together! Schedule a Dating Strategy call: https://calendly.com/felix-louie or Enroll in an upcoming Agape Intensive! http://agapeintensive.com Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria | |||
| Changing Your Mindset with Stephanie Movahhed | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:28:59 | |
Today we're turning inward and looking at how your relationship with yourself impacts your outer world. Talking about everything related to mindset in your personal and business life is coach Stephanie Movahhed! Stephanie Movahhed is a San Francisco based leadership coach. She helps people find more growth, fulfillment and success in their work and lives. Prior to becoming a coach, Stephanie wore all sorts of hats as a leader within tech companies large and small (e.g. Google, LinkedIn, high growth start up). Stephanie also invests in startups and advises founders. She is certified by the ICF (International Coaching Federation) and also holds an MBA from the Michigan Ross School of Business. Follow Stephanie on Instagram at http://instagram.com/stephmovesahead Follow Stephanie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/smovahhe Learn more about Stephanie at https://www.stephaniemovahhed.com Let's work together! Schedule a Dating Strategy call: https://calendly.com/felix-louie or Enroll in an upcoming Agape Intensive! http://agapeintensive.com Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria | |||
| Hotline Edition: Valentine's Day Special with Louie Felix | 14 Feb 2023 | 01:10:19 | |
Happy Valentine's Day! Maria is celebrating on the podcast with her work husband, Louie Felix, as they take YOUR dating and relationship questions! Want to ask Maria YOUR question on an upcoming hotline episode? We record them LIVE and you can join the fun! Make sure you follow Maria on Instagram to know when the hotline will open up next: http://instagarm.com/matchmakermaria Follow Louie on Instagram at http://instagram.com/louiefelix Let's work together! Schedule a Dating Strategy call: https://calendly.com/felix-louie or Enroll in an upcoming Agape Intensive! http://agapeintensive.com Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria | |||
| Hotline Edition: Let's Talk About Sex with Dr. Celeste Holbrook | 07 Feb 2023 | 01:06:42 | |
Today on the hotline, Maria is joined by Dr. Celeste Holbrook! Dr. Celeste is a sex educator who helps people create better sex through deconstruction and education. She speaks to audiences of all ages using the sensitive topic of sex through straight-forward language and has a knack for making the awkward approachable. Follow Dr. Holbrook on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drcelesteholbrook/ Let's work together! Schedule a Dating Strategy call: https://calendly.com/felix-louie or Enroll in an upcoming Agape Intensive! http://agapeintensive.com Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria | |||
| Am I Dating a Narcissist? with Brandon Chadwick | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:57:33 | |
This week, Maria talks to the host of Narcissist Apocalypse podcast, Brandon Chadwick! Brandon interviews survivors of narcissistic and domestic abuse as well as therapists, lawyers, domestic violence advocates and agencies. Brandon's philosophy is to provide a safe space to be real, not clinical. His goal is to help survivors tell/validate their own stories, but to also validate and teach other survivors through those stories. Find Brandon… Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/narcissist-apocalypse/id1452117002 Site: https://www.narcissistapocalypse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse/ Let's work together! Schedule a Dating Strategy call: https://calendly.com/felix-louie or Enroll in an upcoming Agape Intensive! http://agapeintensive.com Follow Maria on instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria | |||
| Hotline Edition: Let's Practice Conversing with Ilana Dunn | 24 Jan 2023 | 01:01:35 | |
Joining Maria on the hotline this week is Seeing Other People podcast host Ilana Dunn! Check out the Seeing Other People podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/seeingotherpeople/ Follow Ilana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ilana.dunn/ Follow Ilana on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@ilana.dunn Follow Maria on Instagram for more dating and relationship content: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Or join Maria on an upcoming Agape Intensive! http://agapeintensive.com Want to work with Maria? Book a Dating Strategy call with a member of her team and learn more about her matchmaking and coaching programs. https://calendly.com/felix-louie | |||
| How to Glow in the F*cking Dark with Author Tara Schuster | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:44:57 | |
Today, Maria welcomes author Tara Schuster. Tara Schuster is an accomplished entertainment executive turned mental health advocate and best selling author. On February 28th, she'll be releasing her highly anticipated new book, "Glow in the F*cking Dark: Simple Practices to Heal Your Soul, from Someone Who Learned the Hard Way." Pre-order your copy of "Glow in the F*cking Dark: Simple Practices to Heal Your Soul, from Someone Who Learned the Hard Way" at https://amzn.to/3QGDU4F. Follow Tara on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/taraschuster/ Follow Maria on Instagram for more dating and relationship content: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Or join Maria on an upcoming Agape Intensive! http://agapeintensive.com Want to work with Maria? Book a Dating Strategy call with a member of her team and learn more about her matchmaking and coaching programs. https://calendly.com/felix-louie | |||
| Hotline Edition with Online Dating Expert Erika Ettin | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:53:57 | |
This episode is sponsored by First Rounds on Me. Download here: https://firstroundsonme.co/?utm_source=Maria&utm_medium=Ad&utm_campaign=December We start the new year taking your dating and relationships questions with online dating expert, Erika Ettin! To find out when we open up the next hotline, follow http://instagram.com/askamatchmaker Things we talk about on this week's episode…
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…" Find Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ALittleNudge/ Follow Maria on Instagram for more dating and relationship content: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Want to work with Maria? Book a Dating Strategy call with a member of her team and learn more about her matchmaking and coaching programs. https://calendly.com/felix-louie | |||
| The Truth Behind Indian Matchmaking with Matchmaker Radha Patel | Ask a Matchmaker Podcast with Matchmaker Maria | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:43:20 | |
This week on Ask a Matchmaker, Maria sits down with fellow Matchmaker Radha Patel to explore the world of South Asian matchmaking. They dive into how cultural traditions, family expectations, and modern dating values intersect for singles from Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, and West Indian backgrounds. Radha shares how her work balances heritage with today's dating challenges, from navigating parental involvement to helping clients define compatibility beyond caste or astrology. Together, Maria and Radha unpack what makes South Asian love unique while also tackling listener questions about sparks, expectations, and dating within friend groups. This insightful episode shines a light on how modern relationships are shaped by both cultural identity and personal values. Use the promo code: roundtable50 to join Maria's community or submit your own dating question! 👉 https://www.matchmakermaria.com/
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| Tinder's back… back again…. with CMO Melissa Hobley | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:47:23 | |
First things first, happy new year! I'm so glad you're here! Download my 2023 Goal Planner! https://agapematch.wufoo.com/forms/2023-goal-planner/ Let's work together! Follow this link to learn more about Agape Match's programs or schedule a Dating Strategy call. https://linktr.ee/matchmakermaria Welcome to 2023! This week, Tinder made a major announcement regarding a great change to the app! Joining the podcast this week to talk about it as well as dating in the new year is Tinder's new CMO, Melissa Hobley! Follow Melissa on Instagram at http://instagram.com/melissahobley Follow Maria on Instagram for more dating and relationship content: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Want to work with Maria? Book a Dating Strategy call with a member of her team and learn more about her matchmaking and coaching programs. https://calendly.com/felix-louie | |||
| Hotline Edition with Humble the Poet | 20 Dec 2022 | 01:08:44 | |
This episode is sponsored by First Rounds on Me. Download here: https://firstroundsonme.co/?utm_source=Maria&utm_medium=Ad&utm_campaign=December Humble the Poet is a Canadian born rapper, spoken word artist, poet, international best selling author and former Elementary school teacher who began reciting spoken word poetry in coffee shops to impress girls evolved into a creative adventure that has spanned across the last 10 years, crossing genres, mediums and oceans. His first two releases, Unlearn and Things Nobody Can Teach Us, have become international best sellers. Pick up Humble's new book, How to Be Love(d), at https://amzn.to/3BNzwdR Learn more about Humble the Poet at http://humblethepoet.com Follow Humble the Poet on Instagram at Instagram http://instagram.com/humblethepoet Follow Maria on Instagram for more dating and relationship content: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Want to work with Maria? Book a Dating Strategy call with a member of her team and learn more about her matchmaking and coaching programs. https://calendly.com/felix-louie | |||
| Talking True Romance with Carolina & Devin | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:37:44 | |
This episode is sponsored by First Rounds on Me. Download here: https://firstroundsonme.co/?utm_source=Maria&utm_medium=Ad&utm_campaign=December Maria's guests this week are the hosts of the True Romance podcast, Carolina Barlow and Devin Leary. They guide you through the trials and tribulations of public and personal love stories. They've been there for each other's best and worst romantic moments because that's what friends do. Both have become obsessed with relationship dramas. As romantics, they want to hear and discuss everyone's love stories. How they made it, how they did it and in what positions. Listen to "True Romance" HERE. True Romance is from Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio. Follow Carolina on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/carolinarosebarlow/ Follow Devin on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/devin_hunter_leary/ Follow Maria on Instagram for more dating and relationship content: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Want to work with Maria? Book a Dating Strategy call with a member of her team and learn more about her matchmaking and coaching programs. https://calendly.com/felix-louie | |||
| Maria Looks Back at the Year with Her Husband, George | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:40:01 | |
This week, Maria celebrates a birthday and her 10 year anniversary with her husband, George! To celebrate, she has a chat with him about their last year and where life is headed for them. Check out George's food videos: instagram.com/nerdmeetsfood Follow Maria on Instagram for more dating and relationship content: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Want to work with Maria? Book a Dating Strategy call with a member of her team and learn more about her matchmaking and coaching programs. https://calendly.com/felix-louie | |||
| Hotline Edition: Thanksgiving Special with Louie Felix | 29 Nov 2022 | 01:00:41 | |
Maria is joined by her work husband, Louie Felix, to take your questions. This week, Maria and Louie talk about…
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| Singles in America Study with Erika Ettin | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:45:41 | |
***Join Maria on her next retreat to Greece! June 24 - July 1, 2023 Register at http://agapeescapes.com *** Match Group's annual Singles in America study has been released and Maria has a few thoughts about it! Today, Online Dating Coach Erika Ettin joins her to discuss the data. See the study for yourself at https://www.singlesinamerica.com/ 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…" Find Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ALittleNudge/ Follow Maria on Instagram for more dating and relationship content: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Want to work with Maria? Book a Dating Strategy call with a member of her team and learn more about her matchmaking and coaching programs. https://calendly.com/felix-louie | |||
| Hotline Edition: Talking Dates and Mates with Damona Hoffman | 15 Nov 2022 | 01:00:40 | |
This week, Maria takes your questions with Celebrity Dating Coach, Damona Hoffman! Damona Hoffman has been coaching singles on how to find love online and offline for over 15 years. Damona Hoffman is the dating expert of the new generation. An online dating early-adopter and success story, she has been showing singles how to harness the power of technology to find love for over a decade. Her articles appear regularly in The LA Times and The Washington Post. Plus, she's a regular on-air contributor to The Drew Barrymore Show, NPR, and NBC's Access Daily. Damona also starred in two A+E Networks' TV shows: #BlackLove and A Question of Love. Her weekly podcast Dates & Mates has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Huff Post, Bustle and tops the charts in the Relationships category on the major podcast platforms. Check out the Dates and Mates podcast at https://damonahoffman.com/dates-and-mates-podcast/ Follow Damona on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/damonahoffman Learn more about Damona at https://damonahoffman.com/ Follow Maria on Instagram for more dating and relationship content: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Want to work with Maria? Book a Dating Strategy call with a member of her team and learn more about her matchmaking and coaching programs. https://calendly.com/felix-louie Want to join Maria on her next retreat to Greece? June 24- July 1, 2023 #Escape2Paros registration is officially open. http://agapeescapes.com | |||
| The Spiritual Side of Love and Relationships with Violetta Lazé | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:54:03 | |
Maria has a chat with Violetta Lazé on the energetics that shape our relationships.
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Violetta Lazé is an intuitive guide, astrologer, hypnotherapist, and spiritual psychology coach in life and relationships. She has assisted in the soulful transformation and individuation of high achieving professionals from all over the world to embody their innate power while awakening their divinity. Violetta possesses the gift of foresight where her sharp intuitive readings offer depth and insight. In her relationship work, she has counseled couples and helped single men and women to step into their authenticity and confidence while dating. The synthesis of jungian psychology, eastern philosophy, metaphysics, and the numinous is a strong motif in her private practice.
To book a session with Violetta, go to https://healingwithvioletta.as.me/schedule.php?notembedded=1 Follow Maria on Instagram for more dating and relationship content: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Want to work with Maria? Book a Dating Strategy call with a member of her team and learn more about her matchmaking and coaching programs. https://calendly.com/felix-louie Want to join Maria on her next retreat to Greece? June 24- July 1, 2023 #Escape2Paros registration is officially open. http://agapeescapes.com | |||
| Hotline Edition with Congressman Eric Swalwell | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:51:51 | |
Loving reminder! We're a week away from the midterm election. Make a plan to vote! Joining Maria to answer your dating and relationship questions is Congressman Eric Swalwell! Follow Rep. Swalwell on Instagram at http://instagram.com/repswalwell Representative Eric Swalwell was elected to represent California's Fifteenth Congressional District in 2012, which includes a large part of the East Bay. Now in his fourth term, he's working hard to bring new energy, ideas, and a problem-solving spirit to Congress, with a focus on advancing policies that support equality, opportunity, and security. Even while addressing national and international issues, Congressman Swalwell remains rooted in the region he represents. He is present and attentive in the district, and was an early leader in adopting social media and video-conferencing technology to stay in constant contact with constituents. Visit Rep. Swalwell's website at https://swalwell.house.gov/ Follow Maria on Instagram for more dating and relationship content: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Want to work with Maria? Book a Dating Strategy call with a member of her team and learn more about her matchmaking and coaching programs. https://calendly.com/felix-louie Want to join Maria on her next retreat to Greece? June 24- July 1, 2023 #Escape2Paros registration is officially open. http://agapeescapes.com | |||
| Learning How to Communicate in Your Relationship with Kim Polinder | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:42:14 | |
This week, Maria speaks with relationship therapist Kim Polinder. Kim is a relationship expert who assists others through individual and couples counseling. Kim was born in South Korea and adopted when she was a baby. Her personal journey involved navigating abandonment issues, alcohol addiction, and barriers to emotional intimacy. Kim's studies of eastern and western approaches to healing have given her a well-informed perspective on the root of suffering. Kim now teaches others tools for communication, conflict resolution, and building long-term relationships.
Follow Kim… Instagram: https://instagram.com/kp_counseling TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kp_counseling108 Twitter: https://twitter.com/kpcounseling108 Follow Maria on Instagram for more dating and relationship content: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Want to work with Maria? Book a Dating Strategy call with a member of her team and learn more about her matchmaking and coaching programs. https://calendly.com/felix-louie Want to join Maria on her next retreat? #Escape2Paros 2023 registration is officially open. http://agapeescapes.com | |||
| How Young Love Lasts | Ask a Matchmaker Podcast with Matchmaker Maria | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:26:25 | |
On this episode of Ask a Matchmaker, Maria reflects on wrapping up her summer solo series and challenges listeners to reconnect with three people they haven't spoken to in a while. She dives into the male loneliness epidemic and the ways modern dating apps can fuel disconnection, expanding on ideas from her recently viral Substack article. Maria also shares insights from her time in Greece, where she compared experiences of loneliness and community with those in the U.S. Later, she sits down with her brother-in-law, Yanni, who opens up about meeting and marrying Maria's sister at a young age, navigating long distance, and building a strong marriage over 12 years. Don't forget to check out Maria's Substack for her full article, What We Get Wrong About the Male Loneliness Epidemic, ! ✨ Don't forget to order Maria's book, follow us on social, and leave a review if you're feeling lovable and likable. 💕
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| Hotline Edition: Dating in a Post Moon Landing World with Comedian Joyelle Johnson | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:51:41 | |
It's another hotline and this week, Maria is joined by her friend and comedian Joyelle Johnson! Follow Joyelle on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/joyellenicole/ If you want to ask Maria a question on an upcoming hotline, be sure to follow her on Instagram to know when she'll be going live: http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Questions this week include…
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| Visualizing Your Dating Situation with Chart Enthusiast Charlotte Warren | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:52:26 | |
This episode is brought to you by Nuuly. You can get $20 off your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code MATCHMAKERMARIA20. Visit https://bit.ly/nuulymatchmakermaria. In this episode, Maria shares insane text screenshots sent to her from our listeners. Maria dissects these with her podcast producer and the host of the Meet a Stranger podcast, Matt Haze. Follow Matt on Instagram at http://instagram.com/matthaze Listen to the Meet a Stranger podcast… Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-a-stranger/id1624565485 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QJqZCICH7mYa7jrISduvF Then, Maria welcomes one of her favorite TikTokers, Charlotte Warren! She's been blowing up on the app by explaining dating and relationships with charts!! Can a casual situation be exclusive? There's a chart for that. Need to know how cuffing season works? A chart is available to assist! Be sure to check out her links to see her great work! See all of the charts at https://medium.com/@welcometothepeasantparty Check out Charlotte's TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@welcometothepeasantparty Follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/charty805/ Follow Matchmaker Maria on Instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria and to learn more about Agape Match, visit http://agapematch.com or visit http://agapeintensive.com to enroll in an upcoming group intensive, hosted by Maria. #Escape2Paros2023 registration is open! Visit http://agapeescapes.com to reserve your spot for next year's trip! | |||
| Hotline with Matchmaker Louie Felix (Part 2) | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:33:24 | |
Maria is joined by her work husband, Louie Felix, to take your questions. Questions Asked This Week Include…
Follow Matchmaker Maria on Instagram at http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria and to learn more about Agape Match, visit http://agapematch.com. To schedule a Dating Assessment with Louie, visit https://calendly.com/felix-louie This episode is brought to you by Nuuly. You can get $20 off your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code MATCHMAKERMARIA20. Visit https://bit.ly/nuulymatchmakermaria. | |||