Kinda Dating

Valentine’s Day is coming up and you don’t have a date, but does life really suck because of that?! Actress, host, author Candy Washington, Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden say NOT AT ALL! The three single ladies talk about how to embrace single life for all its glory, from how to date yourself to clapping back at the critics (i.e. the people who think the end goal is a relationship). But before they get there, the trio explore why it feels hard to be single, and signs you might think you’re okay with it but really aren’t. There’s no better time to love yourself than this week so join these smart, sassy women on Kinda Dating! Follow us: FB, IG, TW: @kindadating FB, IG: @natashachandel TW: @natasha_chandel FB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdance FB, IG, TW: @candywashington

What happens when a seemingly-perfect marriage ends in a nasty divorce and someone ends up dead. Listen to Over My Dead Body today wherever you’re listening to this or wondery.fm/omdb

Communication is key…but which method should you use?! The creator/writer (Jessica Richmond) and star (Gabby Kono) of the sex positive web series, Baker’s Dozen are back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share their thoughts on when to text, when to pick up a phone and call, when to slide into the DM and when to email. Wait, does anyone email? The girls share their preferences, and discuss when to compromise because sometimes one person really loves FaceTime and you’re not about that life. Take a listen to this fun, thoughtful episode of Kinda Dating!  Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdanceIG: @jessicalaurenrichmondFB, IG, TW: @gabbykono

Sex is one of the most fun, pleasurable acts but it can also come with a lot of weight, stigma, whatever you want to call it. The creator/writer (Jessica Richmond) and star (Gabby Kono) of the sex positive web series, Baker’s Dozen join Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to help take some of the pressure around this sensitive subject by chatting about where some of that comes from. What’s the line between owning your sexuality and just sleeping around? Are there rules around when to have sex? The girls share their experiences and differing opinions in another fun, thoughtful episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us: FB, IG, TW: @kindadating FB, IG: @natashachandel TW: @natasha_chandel FB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdance IG: @jessicalaurenrichmond FB, IG, TW: @gabbykono

Losing your virginity may or may not be a big deal for you, but it can be a milestone moment. Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden help a young listener navigate this sensitive issue. When is the right time to get it in? Is it worth the wait? Should you just settle or wait for the right one? The girls, along with Jenna Ribbing, share their personal experiences and insight into this interesting topic in another mini episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us: FB, IG, TW: @kindadating FB, IG: @natashachandel TW: @natasha_chandel FB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdance

Though we’ve done a full episode (#17) on this with comedian Dave Weasel, Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden give the basic scoop on this popular situationship. Can friends with benefits ever convert to a relationship? How do you set the ground rules for this? Is catching feelings inevitable? The duo take your questions on this and more in another mini episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us: FB, IG, TW: @kindadating FB, IG: @natashachandel TW: @natasha_chandel FB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdance

It’s officially a new year, and for 2019 Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden want you to learn to love yourself! While you’re reeling over why s/he left the relationship, a question the girls answer, they also encourage some self love. But what does that even mean? How does one love oneself? What are the benefits and how can doing this seemingly small but daunting task change your life? Listen to this inspiring mini episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdance

It’s hard to be in the dating game when you can’t get a date. Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden share some of their likes and dislikes in being approached. They also reveal how much effort you should put into the object of your affection. How long is too long to wait around for them to realize they like you? How hard are you supposed to try? The girls tell it like it is in this mini episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdance

Sometimes you and your partner’s friends just don’t vibe. So, do you have to hang out with them? There are ways to handle the awkward situations. And what if your dealbreakers are mad superficial? How much is too much? Which ones are worth keeping and which ones do you just gotta grow up about? Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden take listener questions in another honest mini episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdance

We’re taking listener questions for the holidays! Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden do a quick dip into the use of ultimatums and when you should become exclusive? The pair weigh the pros and cons of getting what you want with an ultimatum, and how to handle the pesky convos around your relationship status. Check out this fun little mini-episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdance

One of the most common turn-ons is a sense of humor. Head of Starburns Audio, Jason Smith, agrees and sits with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share the secret behind his marriage. The trio break down the different types of humor because some are negative, how to look at the bright side of life, and why being able to laugh can solve a lot of your problems. All this and more in this, yup, fun-filled episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelTW: @oatmealjohnson

Dating is time consuming so it’s better to weed out potentials from duds. Jenna Birch, author of “The Love Gap” and new CEO of the Plum dating app, is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden with tips on how to spot those pesky commitment phobes. The ladies share their experiences and povs on everything from classic signs to attachment styles on this fun, thought-provoking episode of Kinda Dating!  Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW: @jennabirch

The holidays can be a great time, but also extremely stressful whether you’re single or booed up. Which is why Leah Knauer, comedian and Basic Witches podcast host, sits with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about how to navigate these crazy waters. From how to handle the annoying “so are you seeing anyone?” questions to what is an appropriate gift for your first holiday together, the girls jingle all the way in this fun, very helpful episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdanceIG: @leahknauerFB: @leah.knauerIG: @basicwitchespod

How fast or slow a relationship moves can be a make or break!Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray of HowStuffWorks’ The Daily Zeitgeist podcast are back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talkabout the right pace of a relationship. When are you supposed to hit the milestones of being exclusive, “I love you” etc.? How do you tell someone to slow down if it’s going too fast? Is there a way to get your partner to speed shit up? The group tackles all this and more in another honest and funny episode of Kinda Dating!  Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdanceIG, FB: @thedailyzeitgeistTW: @dailyzeitgeistTW: @jack_obrienIG, TW: @milesofgray

Did you know your spit could actually be a turn-on or off?! HowStuffWorks’ The Daily Zeitgeist podcasters Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray sit down with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about some of the more uncommon, even subconscious factors that play into who you might be attracted to. From color to your tears (yeah, you read correctly), they break down some secret reasons behind that chemistry, not so you can manipulate your way into someone’s pants, but understand the complex psyche! The group also gives advice to Sierra Burgess from “Sierra Burgess is a Loser” in this week’s Advice to a Famous Character. Listen to this quirky, hilarious episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandelFB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdanceIG, FB: @thedailyzeitgeistTW: @dailyzeitgeistTW: @jack_obrienIG, TW: @milesofgray

Is age really but a number? Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus of The Bechdel Cast podcast are back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to shed light on if you should date younger or older. Maturity, priorities, stamina (you know what we're talking about), the chicas break down the pros and cons of each age group, including the forgotten “your age-ers”. Remember them? The girls also give advice to Carrie Bradshaw from “Sex and the Cit” in this week’s Advice to a Famous Character. Listen to this honest, funny episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingIG, TW: @caitlinduranteIG: @jamiechristsuperstarTW: @jamieloftushelpFB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdanceFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandel

Is Prince Charming the cause of your dating woes? Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus of The Bechdel Cast podcast join Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to break down how your favorite movies, and especially those romcoms, might be ruining your love life. From setting unrealistic expectations to the fairytale of happily ever after, the girls critique the most beloved tropes, all in the hopes of setting us back on track. We also debut a new segment: Dating Advice to Your Favorite Characters. What could Ariel have done differently? Listen to this super entertaining and enlightening episode of Kinda Dating!  Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @kindadatingIG, TW: @caitlinduranteIG: @jamiechristsuperstarTW: @jamieloftushelpFB, IG, TW: @aishasaysdanceFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandel

There are already so many complicated parts of dating, now add the cultural nuances that come with being an immigrant into the mix! Ethnically Ambiguous podcasters Anna Hossnieh and Shereen Lani Younes are back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to discuss the challenges of trying to find love the traditional North American way while feeling the pressure of holding onto their immigrant heritage. From unconventional family dynamics to the insecurity of wondering if anyone will ever get you, the ladies get deep, emotional and real in this new episode of Kinda Dating. Follow us:IG, TW: @annahossniehIG: @sheeroheroTW: @shereenwhyFB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandel

Family is an important part of many relationships and some are more involved than others. Ethnically Ambiguous podcasters Anna Hossnieh and Shereen Lani Younes join Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share their experiences with their parents in their dating lives. How do you set boundaries? When is too much involvement? Why does their approval matter at all? The girl squad get super candid about their personal challenges in managing their parentals and offer thoughtful insight into how to appease them in this fun episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us: IG, TW: @annahossnieh IG: @sheerohero TW: @shereenwhy FB, IG, TW: @kindadating FB, IG: @natashachandel TW: @natasha_chandel

Dating is hard because we put our happiness in other people’s hands. Happiness coach, Rob Mack, and author of “Happiness From The Inside Out” is back with Natasha Chandel to talk about finding that real inner joy and taking back your power. Can being happy make other areas of your life work better? Are happy people more attractive? All this and more in another fun, enlightening, happy episode of Kinda Dating! Follow us:FB, IG, TW: @robmackofficialFB, IG, TW: @kindadatingFB, IG: @natashachandelTW: @natasha_chandel