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Better Gay Dating

Ed Bell

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 9

Better Gay Dating is the podcast dedicated to the art and science of queer love and connection. Join award-winning relationship coach Ed Bell as we dive into exactly how gay and bi men can find more love and connection in our disconnected age. We'll cover everything from first date tips to how to bring more authenticity to your relationships to why same-sex dating in the age of the internet can be so f**king hard. We'll explore how to identify your true wants and needs in your close relationships, and how to heal from all the junk that stops us from being truly open to love and connection. Whether you're single and looking for love, navigating the highs and lows of being in a relationship, or just want to feel happier and more fulfilled as a gay, bi or queer man, Better Gay Dating is the essential podcast for you.

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2 | How to date more intentionally — and why it's game-changing

Episode 2

Monday, July 21, 2025 • Duration 18:01

In a world of too many options, it can be hard to connect with what you truly want in your close relationships.

In this week's episode, we explore how to bring more purpose and intention to your dating life — and why it changes everything.

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1 | Why gay dating is so hard

Episode 1

Monday, July 14, 2025 • Duration 12:45

Why *is* dating so hard for gay and bi men? Well, there are a handful of reasons... but most of them come down to these three fundamentals.

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Welcome to the Better Gay Dating Podcast 🌈

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 • Duration 05:16

Hey, I'm Ed 👋 I'm a dating and relationship coach for gay and bi men, and talking about how we can find more love and connection in our community is my jam.

If you're new to what I do, this quick episode shares a bit about who I am, why I started this podcast, and what you can expect from future episodes.

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[1] https://www.weforum.org/videos/harvard-conducted-an-85-year-study-on-happiness-here-s-what-it-found/

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/10/85-year-harvard-study-found-the-secret-to-a-long-happy-and-successful-life.html

3 | Why we're so over the apps — and what you can do about it

Episode 3

Monday, July 28, 2025 • Duration 15:27

If you're like most gay men, you might have a love-hate relationship with the apps. Or maybe they just aren't for you.

In this episode, we take an unfiltered look at why that is — and exactly what you can do to make more meaningful connections, online or off.

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Sources: [1] https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/31/well/mind/burnout-online-dating-apps.html

[2] https://www.thepinknews.com/2019/02/12/lgbt-online-dating-study/

[3] https://www.psypost.org/physical-attractiveness-far-outweighs-other-traits-in-online-dating-success/

7 | How I became a dating and relationship coach 🌈

Episode 7

Monday, September 29, 2025 • Duration 12:27

In this episode, I wanted to talk about my background as a musician, how I became a coach, and what it all means for me today. Oh, and about the time I played the piano for Ian McKellen.

It's a window into my unconventional, creative and occasionally wild life, and how it somehow all ties neatly together.

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6 | Let's talk about sex, baby: How great sex and deeper connection can co-exist

Episode 6

Monday, September 22, 2025 • Duration 12:00

As gay men, it can feel like sex is the thing we're always supposed to prioritize, even at the expense of our emotional or other needs. But what if there are ways to balance all of our needs in ways that feel fun AND fulfilling?

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[1] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/best-practices-in-health/202503/new-evidence-that-were-wired-for-connection

[2] Walt Odets, "Out of the Shadows: The Psychology of Gay Men's Lives" (Penguin, 2019)

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5 | Why gay men push love away

Episode 5

Monday, September 15, 2025 • Duration 19:11

Lots of gay men deeply want love and connection. But after years of armoring up, it can be really difficult to let that love in. Let's talk about what's going on here — and what we can do about it.

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[1] https://www.science.org/content/article/rejection-pain-brain

[2] https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/gay-loneliness/

[3] https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/understanding-the-stress-response

[4] https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-does-fight-flight-freeze-fawn-mean

4 | Chemistry, compatibility and capacity

Episode 4

Monday, September 8, 2025 • Duration 19:02

One of the most important skills in dating is discernment — recognizing how is and isn't a good match for you. In this episode, I break down the three essential things to consider when you're trying to figure out how much romantic potential you have with someone.

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8 | Seven myths about gay dating that keep us stuck

Episode 8

Monday, October 6, 2025 • Duration 14:49

Sometimes gay men believe all kinds of crazy sh*t about our relationships — and ourselves 🤷‍♀️ Let's unpack what's going on here and how we can think about things differently.

Support the show and help me keep the episodes coming: https://bettergaydating.com/podcast

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Sources:

[1] https://eu.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/01/04/toxic-relationships-often-begin-with-the-spark-go-for-this-instead/71991437007/

[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/AskGaybrosOver30/comments/11o2p3b/anyone_ever_found_their_long_partner_after_40/ (Thanks to all the Reddit users who shared their stories on this post!)

[3] https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/abs/10.1027/1016-9040/a000259

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