
Dating, drama, and the hilarious truth about relationships. In this Beauty and the Beast episode, Dan Meredith and Laura Baker (@girlgainzblog) dive into the differences between men and women, the madness of modern dating, and what it really takes to find...and keep...something real.
Welcome to Beauty and the Beast — the Coffee With Dan series where host Dan Meredith (@therealdanmeredith) and Laura Baker (@girlgainzblog) tackle life, love, and relationships from both sides of the table.
In this unfiltered episode, Dan and Laura pull back the curtain on the funny, messy, and relatable truth about modern dating, communication, and how men and women really think. From dating horror stories and relationship advice to confidence, boundaries, and “red flag” confessions.
Expect laughter, brutal honesty, and a few lessons you didn’t know you needed as they unpack:
This episode sets the tone for the Beauty and the Beast series — real talk about relationships, business, and life, with equal parts wisdom and humour.
00:00 – Welcome to Beauty and the Beast
01:00 – Meet Laura Baker (@girlgainzblog)
04:00 – The idea behind Beauty and the Beast
07:00 – Men vs Women: Why we think so differently
09:00 – The communication gap (and how to fix it)
15:00 – Getting older, air fryers, and new hobbies
17:00 – Gaming, judgment, and confidence
25:00 – Dating before mobile phones — wild times
29:00 – Social media, soft launches, and thirst traps
31:00 – Who should pay on a date?
33:00 – Dating as an adult — the charity shop analogy
35:00 – Red flags, self-awareness, and staying toxic
39:00 – Why relationships drive us mad (and make us human)
44:00 – What’s next on Beauty and the Beast
Send your stories and questions: coffeewithdanpodcast@gmail.com
Follow the hosts:
Dan Meredith — @therealdanmeredith
Laura Baker — @girlgainzblog