Kinda Dating

Rahul Rai (actor and TikTok star) joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk all about his introverted tendencies. They discuss the myths about introversion, and Rahul explains the hardest part about dating for him. The trio talk about the importance of communication, and accepting someone as they are. Rahul also takes listener questions and gives rare insight into how his rise to fame has affected his love life. It’s a hilarious, candid new episode of Kinda Dating! → Watch video clips from the show, laugh at hilarious memes, and talk to us by following Kinda Dating on Instagram and TikTok! ← And check out our brand new website!  www.kindadating.com → Watch video clips from the show, laugh at hilarious memes, and talk to us by following Kinda Dating on Instagram and TikTok! ← Follow Rahul Rai: Instagram,, TikTok,, Facebook,, YouTube Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook Follow Aisha Holden: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram, Website

Comedian and musician, Ksenia, is back with Natasha Chandel, this time talking about #DaddyIssues. The ladies get personal about their traumas and how it affected their relationships later on. They talk about the importance of not allowing oneself to be treated poorly in the name of love, self-awareness, and focusing on the positive qualities of men instead! But hey, it’s not all about women. Ksenia and Natasha acknowledge that men, too, suffer from daddy issues, and both share their experiences with therapy in their healing process. It’s a funny but important episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: [0:00:00] Intro [0:07:01] The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Relationships [0:11:10] Exploring the Impact of Daddy Issues on Women's Relationships [0:18:02] Personal Reflections on Family Dynamics, Forgiveness, and Motivations for Pursuing Dreams [0:20:20] How Daddy Issues Manifest in Relationships [0:25:02] Attachment Styles and Waiting Before Having Sex in Relationships [0:30:29] A Lighthearted Conversation

Comedian and musician, Ksenia, gets very real with Natasha Chandel about the addictive pursuit of perfection. She shares her horror story with plastic surgery, and the pair talk about how insecurities can be deeply rooted and influenced by childhood experiences. They share their experiences with bullying and the negative impact it had on their self-esteem. And also why it is hard to remember compliments over negative comments. The strong women discuss the importance of standing up for oneself and self-awareness because imperfection is perfection. It’s a heartwarming new episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: [0:00:00] Intro [0:02:35] Spy Dreams and Easter Games [0:06:37] Body Image and Cosmetic Surgery [0:14:03] Exploring Insecurities and Self-Awareness in the Dating World [0:15:53] Bullying, Parental Pressure, and Negativity Bias [0:21:10] Self-Value and How to Take Compliments  [0:28:18] Navigating Perfectionism and Body Image in the Entertainment Industry [0:38:34] The Importance of Surrounding Your

Actor and comedian Alison Goldberg joins Natasha Chandel to talk about her latest live dating show, Love Isn’t Blind, and whether the concept is actually true or not! Do looks or values really matter in love? The funny ladies delve into their relationship past with unavailable men, the limited vocabulary around love, word-vomiting, and the different expectations on men and women in the dating game, all in a high-energy new episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: [CHAPTERS] [0:00:00] - Intro [0:04:04] - Self-Love and Rejection  [0:05:21] - Emotional Processing and Word Vomiting in Men [0:08:48] - Gender Differences in Sexual Responsibility and Consequences [0:13:52] - Importance of Having Judgment and a Filter in Relationships and an Introduction to the Show "Love Isn't Blind" [0:15:36] - Creating a Feminist Dating Show and Overcoming Creative Blocks During the Pandemic [0:17:51] - Gender Dynamics and Communication in Reality TV Dating Shows [0:22:37] - Crazy Moments in the “Love Isn’t Blind” Show [0:33:

“Nice guys finish last.” We’ve heard this a million times before. But is it really true? Humble the Poet (Author of “How to be Love(d)) returns to Kinda Dating, and talks to Natasha about his personal journey of being labeled a nice guy and how it affected his relationships. The pair challenge the stereotypical narrative, and that “nice guy syndrome” results from a lack of boundaries. They emphasize self awareness, taking responsibility, and finding true happiness in this touching new episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: [0:00:00]  – Intro [0:03:10] - The Pitfalls of Being a "Nice Guy" or "Too Nice" in Relationships [0:06:20] - Establishing Boundaries and Self-Love in Relationships [0:17:14] - Breaking Patterns and Embracing Vulnerability in Relationships [0:18:58] - Navigating Triggers in Relationships Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!  → Watch video clips from the show, laugh at hilarious memes, and

Humble the Poet (Author of “How to be Love(d)) returns to Kinda Dating, and talks to Natasha about his journey to self love. Humble breaks the limiting beliefs we have around love and the idea we have created that it is a reflection of our worth. He reveals how we can attract real love in our life, and discusses the importance of boundaries, all in a love-ly new episode of KD!  Episode Highlights: [0:00:00] - Intro [0:05:53] - Exploring Love, Attachment Styles, and Personal Growth [0:10:16] - Enoughness, Worthiness, and Qualifying for Love [0:14:32] - Finding Authenticity and Peace in Dating. [0:16:32] - Recognizing and Overcoming Social Conditioning  [0:21:38] - The Psychology of Chaos and Familiarity in Relationships [0:23:26] - Understanding the True Meaning of Love and How to Attract It [0:28:31] - Maintaining Boundaries and Self-Awareness in Relationships  [0:34:18] - The Challenges and Opportunities of Alternative Love Lifestyles [0:39:39] - Monogamy, Therapy, and Personal Growth [0:42:55] - A Conversa

Danny Zuker (“Modern Family Executive Producer) returns to talk with Natasha and Aisha about the viability of relationship formulas.  ​​When we’re younger, we think there’s one way to live – you meet someone, you date, get married, have a kid. Life is very linear. It’s a simple black or white formula. But then you get older, and you start LIVING life… and realizing, there’s a whole lotta gray. The trio discuss how they’ve created their own gray space, and how they’ve deal with the “good opinion of others” along the way. Danny speaks candidly about his unique relationship with his ex-wife and how vacationing together works for them!  Episode Highlights: 0:00:00 – Intro  0:04:09 –  Danny Talks Social Media, Relationships, and Divorce 0:06:20 – Danny Talks About Hanging With Exes at the Viper Room 0:08:32 – Co-Parenting and Maintaining a Friendship with an Ex-Partner 0:11:36 – Dealing with Other People's Opinions 0:18:11 – Acceptance and Backlash in Modern Relationships and Society 0:21:50 – The Importance of A

If dating isn’t hard enough the first time, Danny Zuker (“Modern Family Executive Producer and divorcee) talks about doing the whole marriage dance, realizing it’s not working out, and having to get back in the dating pool… except now, it is wildly different from the last time he was in it. He, Natasha Chandel, and Aisha Holden get super real about all the learnings you attain from divorce, how to approach a new relationship (especially if you have kids), and the importance of healing before diving back in to dating. It’s a funny, raw episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:05:47 - Dating in the Modern Age 0:07:54 - The Bar is So Low: A Discussion on Dating and Basic Decency 0:11:44 - Navigating the Dating World After Divorce: A Candid Conversation 0:27:11 - The Importance of Honesty and Introspection 0:32:40 - Developing Healthy Boundaries in Personal Relationships 0:41:01 - Danny Zuker’s 6 Questions  Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding p

Ashleigh Reynard (author of “Swing”) shares with Natasha Chandel her personal story of rekindling the sexual heat in her marriage. The former competitive skater reveals how she and her partner try to best each other, and she insists that couples can keep it as hot as it was in the beginning with a few simple shifts in mindset. From ways to get in the mood when you’re busy to making pleasure a priority, Ashleigh gives specific tools to help in the bedroom and beyond in this kinky new episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:05:49 - Extracurricular Activities and Overcoming Laziness in Professional and Personal Life 0:07:45 - Ashleigh’s Experience at a Sex Party 0:12:02 - Ashleigh and Natasha Explore Non-Monogamy 0:17:44 - Demystifying Non-Monogamy and Overcoming Obstacles to Sexual Satisfaction 0:21:35 - Navigating Sexual Desire Disparities in Relationships 0:23:12 - Women's Sexual Pleasure and Societal Expectations: Faking Orgasms and Giving vs. Receiving in Sexual Encounters 0:31:48 -

We all want to date when it’s fun and flighty, but a lot of us struggle when it comes to getting vulnerable with our partners. Galit Atlas (psychoanalyst and author of “Emotional Inheritance”) returns to discuss our deep-rooted issues surrounding intimacy. She emphasizes the role of our generational trauma, and how fear is learned as we grow older. Dr. Atlas and Natasha share ways to break those patterns and really connect when dating! It’s a thoughtful new episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:58 - Intimacy Issues in Interpersonal Relationships 0:06:30 - The Fear of Being Used and the Need to Control the Environment 0:10:17 - Intimacy, Safety, and Vulnerability 0:16:16 - Exploring the Reasons Behind Commitment Issues in Men 0:20:22 - Exploring Sexual Agency and Intimacy Issues in Relationships 0:24:11 - Disintimacy and Toxic Relationships 0:28:27 - Fear of Intimacy and Avoidance in Relationships 0:33:53 - Building Intimacy in the Dating World 0:42:51 - Unconsciously Communicating

Galit Atlas (psychoanalyst and author of “Emotional Inheritance”) discusses how emotions, memories, feelings, and especially traumatic experiences are passed down from one generation to the next. She explains how they could be, unconsciously, affecting our dating lives now, and shares ways to ensure our pasts aren’t affecting our future! It’s a truly moving new episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:47 - Galit Atlas Explains How Emotional Inheritance  is Addressed in Therapy 0:10:13 - The Impact of Intergenerational Trauma on Emotional Struggles 0:18:19 - Double Messages Around Money and Relationships in Families 0:20:28 - Understanding Your Emotional Inheritance 0:22:39 - Identifying Recurring Messages and Patterns in Life 0:24:45 - Emotional Inheritance and its Impact on Dating and Love Life 0:33:17 - Unconscious Fears and the Power of Freedom 0:37:33 - Emotional Inheritance and Our Attachment Styles 0:43:16 - The Impact of Emotional Inheritance on Mental Health 0:45:25 - Emotion

Relationship expert and sex therapist, Todd Baratz, returns to Kinda Dating to dispel some common myths around sex and dating. Is good sex like good porn (full of hot passion and wild positions)? When you meet the right person, will you just “know?” Is self love really the answer? Todd, Natasha, and Aisha get candid about their pet peeves and learnings in this eye-opening new episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: Chapters: 00:00: Intro 02:07 Celebrity Discusses Drinking And Drug Use, Admits To Limited Alcohol Consumption 06:39 - Todd’s Reluctance to be a Teacher in Exploring Sexuality With Men 11:56 - The Problem with Blaming Others on Instagram 16:35 - The Importance of Authentic Communication in Building Connections 21:31-  The Pros and Cons of Being in a Relationship 26:56 - Self-love in a Culture of Trauma and Rejection. 29:29 - The Actual Contributor to Happiness 00:32:55 The Influence Of Environment On Personal Power And Identity 36:12 - The Real Key to Good Sex  44:53 - Realistic Expectations I

Shani Silver (Author of “A Single Revolution and host of “A Single Serving” podcast), Natasha Chandel, and Aisha Holden discuss the revolution taking place among single people who are refusing to let the world tell them that they are not enough. Proudly single for 15 years, Shani shares tools for singles to embrace their independence, avoid shame, and make the most out of their lives without settling for less than they deserve. It’s a revolutionary new episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: 0:03:54 - Interview with Shani Silver: Refusing to Let the World Tell Us We're Not Enough 0:05:43 - Examining the Impact of Digital Dating on Modern Dating Culture + 0:08:52 - Meeting a Partner: Real Life vs. Dating Apps 0:15:11 - The Narratives Around Singlehood and Dating 0:20:05 - The Challenges of Being Single and Finding a Partner 0:21:51 - The Urgency of Wanting a Partner and Children for Single Women 0:28:04 - Finding the Balance of Self-Improvement and Embracing Singlehood 0:33:31 - The Benefits of Happy Sin

So, you got the girl. But now you gotta keep her. James Tang (actor, influencer), joins Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share what he’s learned about being a better boyfriend from his work on TikTok as the Internet Boyfriend. They share some very doable tips, and it all seems to come down to one thing… listen to this important episode of Kinda Dating to find out! Episode Highlights: 0:00:00: Intro 0:04:12: James Tang Explains the Origins of Emotional Thirst Traps 0:07:29: Accountability and Self-Improvement in Relationships 0:09:47: Exploring Positive Masculinity and Relationship Dynamics 0:13:31: The Difference in Emotional Intelligence Between Men and Women 0:16:46: Gender Differences in Communication 0:21:06: Confidence and Dating - Strategies for Men 0:27:08:  How to Make a Good Impression on a Date 0:29:14: Being a Good Boyfriend 0:32:09:  Learning to Live Independently, Gender Stereotypes, and Equitable Household Chores 0:35:35: Communication and Learning New Skills Kinda Dating is par

Natasha Chandel loathes Valentine’s Day, but James Tang (actor, influencer) and Aisha Holden help shift her perspective, as they all share tips on how to survive the “holiday,” ways to make it less commercial, and change the entire meaning of the day! It’s a hilarious, honest episode of Kinda Dating! Episode Highlights: 0:00:00 - Natasha and Aisha Intro 0:06:00 - Introducing James Tang 0:10:21 - Talking about Smiling Guy and BTS on Social Media 0:17:30 - Thoughts on Valentine's Day 0:23:23 - Valentines Day Memories 0:28:45 - Valentine's Day Alternatives 0:37:20 - GAME: Valentine's Day "Would You Rather?" 0:48:30 - Self-love Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!  → Watch video clips from the show, laugh at hilarious memes, and talk to us by following Kinda Dating on Instagram and TikTok! ← Follow James Tang: TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, Twitch Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook Follow A

We ghosted you, and we’re sorry! Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden explain the prolonged hiatus of the Kinda Dating podcast in a vulnerable confession. They also invite Shani Silver (Author of “A Single Revolution and host of “A Single Serving” podcast) to join them in a fun conversation discussing all things New Years Resolutions! Remember those? The trio share their differings thoughts on resolutions, and setting achievable and healthy ones! Enjoy our first Kinda Dating episode back! Episode Highlights: 0:00:00 - Natasha and Aisha Explain the Hiatus 0:05:15 - Reflection on Six Years of Relationship Advice 0:11:21 - The Impact of the Pandemic and Aging Out 0:17:41 - Interview with Shani Silver: Discussing Resolutions and New Podcast Offerings! 0:24:03 - The Challenges of Singlehood 0:31:34 - Conversation on New Year's Resolutions and Reflection on the Past Year 0:36:47 - Enjoying the Middles of Life 0:38:28 - Setting Achievable New Year's Resolutions 0:40:44 - Unhealthy Dating Resolutions to Avoid D

Hey franz! We’re taking a hiatus this summer. It’s a break, not a breakup! There are 230+ episodes to keep you company as you take on hot person summer, so please continue to support the show! Try Todd Baratz’s How to Have Better Sex, or Candy Washington’s on Embracing Your Singleness, or Mitra Manesh’s Mindfulness in Dating, or Almost 30’s Dating Can Be a Spiritual Experience! And if you haven’t already, please leave us a 5-star rating or review! Have a safe, fun summer, and we’ll see you soon! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! GET EXCLUSIVE KINDA DATING MERCH HERE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/kinda-dating?ref_id=15658 Email us your thoughts at kindadating@gmail.com Follow Kinda Dating: www.instagram.com/kindadating www.facebook.com/kindadating www.twitter.com/kindadating Follow Shalini Bathina: https://www.instagram.com/shalini_bathina/?hl=en Follow Natasha Chandel: https://www.tiktok.com/@natasha.c

What if you could marry, have kids with, and plan a life with your best friend… and there’s no romance/sex involved? Actress, Shalini Bathina, is back with Natasha Chandel to do a deep dive into the latest relationship trend that’s giving a lot of financially and romantically frustrated folks hope, and confusing the hell outta others. The pair discuss the core tenets of this relationship style, what is feeding this trend, and if it’s really viable. It’s a fascinating new episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! GET EXCLUSIVE KINDA DATING MERCH HERE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/kinda-dating?ref_id=15658 Email us your thoughts at kindadating@gmail.com Follow Kinda Dating: www.instagram.com/kindadating www.facebook.com/kindadating www.twitter.com/kindadating Follow Shalini Bathina: https://www.instagram.com/shalini_bathina/?hl=en Follow Natasha Chandel: https://www.tiktok.com/@natasha.c

It’s easy to lose ourselves in love and in someone else. Actress, Shalini Bathina, joins Natasha Chandel to discuss how she kept her individuality in her relationship. Why do we forget about ourselves when we’re paired up? What role does society play in the narrative for couples? How do you tell your partner you need “me time?” The ladies share their trials, tribulations, and triumphs in this new Kinda Dating episode all about self love!   Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! GET EXCLUSIVE KINDA DATING MERCH HERE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/kinda-dating?ref_id=15658 Email us your thoughts at kindadating@gmail.com Follow Kinda Dating: www.instagram.com/kindadating www.facebook.com/kindadating www.twitter.com/kindadating Follow Shalini Bathina: https://www.instagram.com/shalini_bathina/?hl=en Follow Natasha Chandel: https://www.tiktok.com/@natasha.chandel www.instagram.com/natashachandel www.facebook.com

They say “fools rush in” for a reason. Certified dating coach, Damona Hoffman (and host of The Dates & Mates podcast) is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to talk about the advantages of the slow burn to love. Does taking it slower improve your chances of success? How do you slow things down when you’re super into someone? The ladies discuss the idea of peeling off the layers to your partner and building real intimacy in an informative episode of Kinda Dating! Follow Kinda Dating: www.instagram.com/kindadating www.facebook.com/kindadating www.twitter.com/kindadating Follow Natasha Chandel: www.instagram.com/natashachandel www.facebook.com/natashachandelofficial www.twitter.com/natashachandelofficial Follow Aisha Holden: www.instagram.com/aishasaysdance www.facebook.com/aishasaysdance www.twitter.com/aishasaysdance Follow Damona Hoffman: https://www.instagram.com/damonahoffman https://www.twitter.com/damonahoffman https://www.facebook.com/damonahoffman Follow Adam Pineless: https://www.instag