Sobriety and pregnancy - today we're discussing everything that I've learned, resources that have helped expand my mind, and why this journey of sober curiosity has been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had in my entire life.
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Is your fast-paced relationship love bombing, or love? We’re digging into the differences, in this week’s episode of Hello Dahhhhling with tangible takeaways, lived experience, and advice on how to navigate new relationships while remaining grounded and watching out for your own best interest.
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1:00 Episode dedication
2:00 POP TAKE – Courtney Love vs Taylor Swift
10:00 Is it love bombing or love?
23:42 TAKEAWAYS – Listen to your gut
24:30 The importance of a third-party perspective
26:00 Are they devaluing you?
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From the tender moments of discovering the pregnancy test result to navigating the highs and lows of pregnancy, I'll take you along our journey so far as we prepare to welcome our little bundle of joy into the world. Join me for the excitement, the humor, and the many changes that come along with this once in a lifetime moment.
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0:40 POP TAKE – Beyonce Renaissance III prediction
4:27 Why I canceled my wedding
6:30 Archaic views of women in the workplace
9:30 My sobriety story
10:47 Every fairytale comes down to life
14:00 The moment my whole life changed
24:17 How we told our families
28:00 The cake
30:00 TAKEAWAYS – Make the announcements special
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How to plan a wedding *your way* from the ring, to the dress, to the party. A critical look at the wedding industry, traditions, and why I threw out most of the preconceived notions of what it should be and still had an unforgettable experience that felt authentic, and good. Are you planning a wedding? This episode is for you.
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1:38 POP TAKE - Love is Blind - When did we decide Chelsea is the most hated woman?
6:30 My engagement story intro
7:55 The ring
15:07 Why I chose the sustainable jewelry industry
16:30 The downsides of the sustainable industry
19:30 Finding my ring
25:00 Our proposal story
31:42 Planning a wedding
35:10 Why we decided to elope instead
39:35 Choosing a $100 dress vs a $10,000 dress
44:10 Takeaways - You don’t have to do what anyone says you have to do
45:38 Get highly involved in ring research - from all sides
46:45 Hire a good photographer
49:06 Why I recommend an engagement honeymoon
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Welcome to Part 1 of this special 3 part Glow Up Series - How I got engaged in four months.
Erin Darling is back with a personal and podcast rebrand. Hello again, Dahhhhling! Where has she been? Transforming her life one big uplevel at a time, NBD.
Are you tired of the endless cycle of toxic TikTok dating advice? I've got you covered. In this episode we’ll delve into the whirlwind world of modern dating and the steps and mindset that brought this journey to an end in engagement in only four months.
From clear intentions to effective communication, I’ll provide you with practical advice and four takeaways to navigate the early stages of a relationship authentically instead of playing games that lead to confusion, missed opportunities, and disappointment.
It’s not about speeding things up; it's about avoiding common pitfalls. I’ll lay out what my experience was, and how it was different this time around.
Whether you're currently navigating the dating scene or contemplating taking your relationship to the next level, this episode will offer valuable insights to help you approach your love life with honesty and purpose.
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2:25 - POP TAKE - Why Ariana Grande will always end up on top
7:30 - How I got engaged in 4 months
13:10 - Dating can be fun if you change your POV
21:00 - My story and how it almost didn’t happen
28:55 - Why this experience was so positive
31:15 - First dates don’t have to be perfect
32:40 - Chemistry is a liar
37:42 - How you’ll know when it’s right
40:47 - Get out of your toxic relationships
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Writer and mental health professional Dani Druz joins the podcast to educate us about Cluster B personality types and how they relate to trauma and addiction. Also, we talk about how to create an intriguing IG persona, answer your questions, and give astrology advice for your hot girl (or boy) summer with our new game - "love lust or bust."
A comedian's take and experiences surrounding the rising gas prices.
Who doesn't love a glow up and a good old fashioned spiritual healing? Content queen Haely White joins the podcast to talk about a major awakening. How she went from acting, to producing, to directing, and moments where she leaned into life's lessons, energetics, and listened to the universe leading to her metamorphosis.
Aaron Abeyta of NOFX and "The Mayans" on FX joins the show to talk about getting into music, acting, comedy and how to make a living out of having fun.
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Thinking about starting a podcast? This is a must-listen. 5 things I wish I knew as a new podcaster consisting of valuable lessons I've learned along the way.
Ever wonder why adult friendships are so hard to make and maintain? Alex, Chloe, and Allison of the Traumedy Podcast join the show to break down the 7 year friendship rule, and the difficulties of navigating relationships with others. Together we establish the 10 commandments of adult friendships.
What is the relationship between grief and joy? Academic and "The Gravity of Joy" author Angela Gorrell joins the podcast to answer that question and to tell her story of experiencing faith-challenging tragedy while teaching curriculum about joy at Yale.
A must listen for anyone online dating! Writer and host of "Am I Dating a Serial Killer" host Gabi Conti joins the podcast to give personal safety tips for dating, relationship advice and some hints on how to avoid dating a dangerous person.
Dedicated to the loving memory of Gentleman, and Tonie Darling. You both will live on forever in our hearts.
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Kathryn Nicolai has a dream job. Literally. She's read millions of people to sleep on her wildly popular podcast "Nothing Much Happens" with charming bedtime stories for adults. Today she joins us to talk about how and why she started the podcast, and her views on the importance of rest, relaxation, and slowing down to enjoy life's little pleasures.