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New Year, So I Redownloaded the Dating Apps: What Changed?

Dating in 2025: how to use these features to find love in the New Year! I redownloaded the dating apps—Tinder, Bumble, Hinge—you know, the usual suspects. In this episode, I dive into what's changed, what hasn't, and whether the swipe scene is any less chaotic than before. Spoiler alert: it's probably still a lil weird and VERY full of hope! If you've ever wondered whether dating apps are worth the hassle in 2025, this one's for you.

Along the way, I share some hard-earned dating advice from my time swiping on over 3,000 profiles and making 160+ matches. Looking for love, something casual, or just bored scrolling, this episode has plenty of insights (and a few laughs) to tell you what's been going on since you last opened the Big Apps!

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In this episode of Dating Unsettled, we're (yes, you and me) diving BACK LIKE WE NEVA LEFT into the chaos of summer relationships. I'll be reading your submissions and offering some no-nonsense advice—sprinkled with just the right amount of sarcasm. Whether you're navigating summer flings or long-term love, tune in for a reality check you probably didn't ask for, but definitely need.

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In this episode, I respond to an Unsettler's DM about the Ghost of Bumble's past -- a man who insists on being a recurring character. Should she date him or drop him?

I also spill tea on where my own relationship with self/Ivan/podcast is this holiday season.

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"I'm single but tbh I'm not looking for anything serious. I'm really working on myself right now." UGH! We've all heard it. But have we interrogated it? What can we do when we meet someone we really want to be there for who isn't really into dating? Meet local man Alex Clewis, and goalie for Napa Valley 1839 FC. He's my boyfriend's teammate and a stand up salesman who is recovering from serial monogamy! Our convo opens up a lot of topics men/women don't voice aloud. Enjoy!

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Is Michael's new app, Cosmic, gon' save the dating scene?

We're about to find out... it'll at the very least save people who don't like to write bios about themselves..themselves.

Listen and learn more -- or read about it in TechCrunch!

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A legendary moment. The reason for my season and to my rhyme. What every dating podcast needs: I get to introduce you to my maaaan, Ivan! We discuss his surprising first impressions of me, why he asked me to be his girlfriend and what it's been like since.

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We've all heard or said "They not checking for people like me in LA." Let's challenge the scarcity we've developed around dating and healthy partnership and be so bold as to claim "love is local"...even in Los Angeles - in partnership with The Skin Deep, The Song Remedy and Fever Tree.

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Joy gives her thoughts on the Unsettling world of Netflix's hit series, "Love is Blind." Get ready for an engaging recap of all the jaw-dropping moments, unexpected twists, and Joy's personal icks that Season 5 Episodes 1-4 brought to the screen. Contains spoilers for the footage aired in Episodes 1-4, including season preview (what may happen beyond the pods).

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This week, I talk about literally visionboarding the love I wanted for myself and how you can do the same!

Here's a link to my actual visionboard (Click the VZN BRD highlight)

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We've all heard or said "They not checking for people like me in LA." Let's challenge the scarcity we've developed around dating and healthy partnership and be so bold as to claim "love is local"...even in Los Angeles!

Join us for an evening of group meditation as we manifest on local love, strengthen connections and enjoy a few rounds of "speed dating" the LA way. We're creating one action-packed, hyper-real night of celebrating and receiving the love you've always dreamed of.

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Money is tight, a recession is near, but that doesn't mean you should stop dating! With that being said, I took it upon myself to come up with a fantastic list of free/affordable dates for those that are looking for love while on a budget!

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