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give me the D...
by The Damsel in Dating Distress
Welcome to "give me the D..." and no, not THAT kinda D! Get ya heads out of the gutter! I'm talking Details, Drama, Dilemmas, Discussions and all the Dirt. When it comes to love and romance, we're met by stress and struggles, but there’s also a journey of self discovery, learning from the past, and growing through experience. This show captures those juicy stories, deep conversations and personal breakthroughs. You can find me on Instagram: @thedamselindatingdistress or visit my blog: thedamselindatingdistress.co.uk
Episodes
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Entering 2022 with Venus Retrograde and Dr. Michael Lennox
Sorry I'm late folks, Venus Retrograde was upon us! BUT check out my latest episode as I have an insightful chat with Psychologist, Astrologer & Dream Expert, Dr. Michael Lennox. In a nutshell, we unpack the topic of Astrology and how it plays an important role in life and love. Key takeaway:...
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Attachment styles and their role in adult relationships: how understanding yours can lead to healthier, happier relationships!
This session touches on a crucial topic that I think we can ALL resonate with. It's an area that I feel we should all develop our knowledge in order to improve our relationships (not just romantic). Our attachment style can be a scary predictor of relationship success; as these patterns of...
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Q&A with Jake & Tori of Maddock Coaching: What is a 10/10 relationship and how can we achieve it? Plus your dating questions and dilemmas answered!
Season 4, Episode 2... and this one's gonna be a good'un! 🙌🏼 All the way from Australia, I connected with the wonderful couple Jake & Tori of Maddock Coaching. Their purpose is to help as many people as possible reach a 10/10 relationship. While relationships can be amazing, they can also be...
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How important is sex in a relationship? Communicating your sexual needs and desires. Spicing things up in the bedroom.
Anddddd we're back with Season 4! 🥳 Bringing you another 10 episodes of dating & relationship dilemmas, discussions, drama, and all the dirt! 👀 In episode 1, I'm joined by Alexa — the Sexologist behind the Instagram account @sexwithalexa. Celebrating the beauty of the body and looking past the...
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Do our "love maps" lead us astray? Has Disney and classic romantic movies set us up with unrealistic expectations about love? What it's like being a dating app virgin?
Finally it's here, the season finale of "Give me the D..." As you know this show is all about the Details, Dramas, Dilemmas, Discussions, and all the Dirt! So with that said, my lovely guest is Emma Tindall, host of the 20notsomething podcast, a show designed for the 20 somethings who haven’t…
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The power of connection through voice. Do we really know what we want in a partner? And some quick stats about dating apps...
In this fabulous episode (if I do say so myself!) I'm graced by the presence of Heather Li. As a single, 30 something female, Heather wanted to explore an alternative to swipe culture and wondered whether the power of voice could lead to a deeper connection. Following a number of conversations…
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Combating jealousy in relationships. Why do we get so anxious at the start of a new relationship? Sabotaging relationships as a coping mechanism.
An Intuitive Relationship Advisor who helps women find their match by addressing mind, body, and voice; Zara Marin Frank joins me on this episode to discuss combating jealousy in relationships 😒, why we get so anxious when dating someone new 😰, and why some people choose to sabotage their own...
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Should finding love comes at a cost? A Zoosk success story. How to maintain a healthy relationship after having children.
In this episode I'm joined by the fantastic Emma Edgings, Founder of Wingman Matchmakers who help single working professionals living in London or South East of England fit a dating life into their busy schedules. We discuss whether it's worth paying to find love and how matchmaker companies...
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Identifying your wants and needs. Why do we repeat certain behaviours over and over in relationships? And a wild dating story involving thuggery and fraud!
Wooo! 🔥 There's a lot going on in this episode but guaranteed it'll keep you on your toes! 😱 I'm reunited with fellow podcaster and Founder of dating app, Playing 4 Keeps, the wonderful DJ. As a heads up, I was featured on DJ’s podcast show last year November (my second ever podcast appearance,...
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The dating app for people who hate dating apps and preparing for a first date!
There are hundreds of dating apps, with millions of users, who all seem to be frustrated with the same problem - meeting people! 🥴 In this episode I have a chat with the lovely ladies of The Meetery, Bayleigh and Stephanie. Their concept marries the convenience of dating apps and the longing for...
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Who's this new boo? Details please! What's your ideal first, second and third date? And why?
A few months later, Damsel & Nicole are reunited and pick up where they left off... two gals from opposite sides of the world 🗽🌃 come back together to discuss a certain someone's new boo! FYI - she met him through a dating app! 👀 We also share what our ideal first, second and third dates look...
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Deal breakers and dating: knowing what's important in a relationship. Survival tips for long distance relationships.
Tune into this week's episode as I have dating and relationship blogger, The Dating B*tch on the show. 🐝 We discuss the importance of deal breakers, the fine line between not settling for someone less than you deserve and being sooo choosy that we may end up old and lonely! 🧓🏼 How do we…
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What's dating like in your 40s? Have modern daters adopted a blasé attitude in love and romance? Heartbreak: how it differs for men and women.
In this episode I'm accompanied by Christine Tanner, host of the YouTube and podcast series "The Shit Behind the Show" which explores the world of dating in the 21st Century through humour, positivity and raw insight. In our session Christine explains what dating is like at her 4️⃣0️⃣s; does it…
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Snatched, vaxed, and waxed! Time to get back to real life dating...
Today I’m opening the new season with my stunning guest, Alexandra Bohnes, Co-Founder of Strike. ⚡ Swiping and texting? Ain’t nobody got time for that! 🙅🏻♀️ Their wearable device connects you in real life with matches that cross your path; whether it’s at an exclusive Strike event or on the…
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The guy who overstayed his welcome. The guy with the favourite "restaurant". The guy who had an outburst. The guy going through an identity crisis.
This always gets me a little emotional but we’ve reached the final episode of season 2! 🥲🥳 Dropping something slightly different from the norm, I had aspiring author Tamar Tremaine on the show. I asked her a few questions about her upcoming book, what she hopes to achieve, then the most…
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How hard is it to date as a single parent? What's it like entering the modern dating world for the first time?
Taking the hot seat in this season's penultimate episode is the delightful voice behind Airing Her 30 Laundry. A mother of two, a manager of a countrywide domestic abuse helpline, and co-host of the podcast Singled In. I get the low down on how dating as a single parent adds another layer to the...
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Have you always dated with a "type" in mind? And be honest, what is married life really like?
I'm delighted to share episode 8 with you, and in this session I'm joined by the beautifully grounded Christine Chang. Relationship Author and Speaker, she helps high-performing women create the relationship of their dreams by teaching self-awareness, boundaries, accountability, and communication...
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Dating as a millennial Muslim. "This guy hasn't even got one wife and he's already thinking of another?" Dissecting the dating app MuzMatch.
In episode 7 I'm joined by an absolute sweetheart and the voice behind Confessions of a Muslim Dater. Per her Instagram bio she is "Single AF", has endured a number of dating fails, and like most of us... feeling rather exhausted from the modern dating world! 😩 In this session we discuss…
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In a world where technology is meant to connect us, why have we become so disconnected? How important is physical attraction in dating? Why virtual speed dating and not in-person speed dating?
Back with episode 6! In this session I have a good ol' chinwag with Luke Connolly, Co-Founder of the virtual speed dating platform, Isodate. Isodate allows singles to replicate the excitement of meeting new people in an organic way from the comfort and safety of their own home. 👩🏻👩🏼👩🏾 💻...
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Finding love through Plenty of Fish!? What does it mean to be a high value man? If virtual dating is here to stay, how can we get more creative with it?
Episode 5 has landed! 🚀 Lock in folks as I get chatting to Rebecca Bartley, Founder and Dating & Relationship Coach of Dating Bites. Her mission is to help single men get over their dating and relationship hurdles to attract their dream woman and form a long-lasting relationship. Rebecca gives…
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The "ick" factor. Long-term relationships truths. Living in lockdown with a brand new partner.
Episode 4 alert! 🚨 Join me and another two damsels (who go by the names Cassie and Lucy) 👸🏻👸🏼 as we have a very fun, casual, open discussion about what gives us "the ick"🤢... and what even is "the ick"?? The glue that holds couples together in long-term relationships through its ups and...
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A perfect example of slow dating. Women making the first move. The art of being happily single.
Tune into episode 3 as I get "nattering" with Natalie. A professional oversharer, an advocate of self-love, single positivity, a cat mum, and a doughnut lover (yessss!) — I couldn't think of a better person to spend my lockdown Galantine's Day with ❤️ In this session I get the latest scoop on one...
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The art of reflection: "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards."
In this episode I'm joined by the lovely and stunning Dani, host of the The Grown up Hustle podcast. Grown up Hustle is a mixture of honest chats, friendly debates, and real life stories. It lays down the truth about adulting, with all of the different struggles that we face on a daily basis....
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A profound journey to sexual liberation, learning about tantric sex, and choosing love over fear.
Hey folks, I'm back to bring you Season 2 of "give me the D..." — and boy, the content I have lined up is HOTTT! 🔥🔥🔥🚒 I have to say the podcast title is VERY fitting for this brand new episode in more ways than one! 😉 I'm joined by the beautiful Asa, Founder of Tailor Matched - a leading...
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Season 1: How was the D?
Wooooo! Here's the outro to close Season 1 of "give me the D..." 🎉 Thank you fantastic folks for tuning in, and a special shout out to my wonderful guests for your stories, insights, tips, and also for helping me make this happen! Currently I've hit 622 total plays (10 weeks since I first...
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Leveraging video chat, why the apps aren't all that bad, and are you up to speed with the latest lingo?
Episode 10!?! Say whatttt? 😲 Nah, I can't believe we've come to the end. But to close off Season 1 I'm joined by none other than Dorinda Barker. She's fun, bubbly, has one of the most infectious laughs, and CEO of NXTConnection. Aiming to help singles avoid the pitfalls in the dating minefield...
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Surviving heartache after being ghosted in a relationship, appreciating green flags, and matchmaking vs dating apps.
In episode 9 I have the wonderful Sarah Louise Ryan in the hot seat. Founder and CEO of Love Lessons & Love Connections Global. Sarah and her team has helped people find, build and deepen loving relationships since 2011 through dating and relationship coaching, international matchmaking and…
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Uncovering unhealthy and abusive relationships, spotting red flags of a potentially toxic partner, and how to recover from long-term emotional scars.
In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Ann Dypiangco, a qualified Psychotherapist for Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety. She also represents Resilient Rebound, a community to help and support women rebuild trust with themselves after a past toxic or abusive relationship. 💔 We take a look at the...
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Dating app pain points, remaining friends with an ex, and yes platonic friendships are possible but...
A few exchanges of sympathy 😩, and a good number of sarcastic dating memes later, I finally get Mitchell on the show! Yay! In episode 7 I have a good ol' chin wag with my fellow blogger and dude in dating distress. 🤷🏻 We discuss our dating app woes — from "vicious cycles of nothingness"...
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Bouncing back from divorce, millennials on marriage, and a gentle reminder: we're not living based on anyone else's timeline!
In episode 6 I'm joined by a Jane-of-all-trades, Lauren Peacock. She's an accomplished producer, founder of The Divorce Case (an online community for divorced women), and author of "Female. Likes Cheese. Comes with Dog." — a collection of hilarious and witty anecdotes about divorce, dating, and...
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Men have feelings too, dating etiquette in a modern age, and putting my guest under pressure (LOL!)
In episode 5 I speak with David Chambers, host of Authentic Dating Series podcast, and co-founder of Man Up! Talks. My my my, what a bloody brilliant episode this was. 🙌🏼 We have a deep discussion on why it's crucial to encourage healthy emotional development in men — how embracing their…
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Putting an end to meaningless dating, managing your dating expectations, and the key to a successful relationship!
In episode 4, Taly Matiteyahu, CEO of Blink gives us the low-down on how the idea behind Blink came about (great little story by the way 😊), and why it's time to put an end to mindless swiping/empty messaging! If you're unfamiliar with the concept of "virtual blind speed dates", you'll…
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Toxic relationships, the significance of self-healing, and is there truth in zodiac compatibility?
In episode 3 I'm reunited with my old friend, Esther! 🙌🏼 She's a yummy mummy, motivational speaker, talent acquisition specialist, a tarot card reader... amongst many other things! It's a very raw, and honest session where we both open up about our experience being in toxic relationships, how…
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Swiping success, dodgy dating apps, and leaning into discomfort.
In episode 2 I get chatting to Robert Noakes, Founder and Head Coach for Wingman Dating Training. Being one of the lucky few who found success through swiping📱➡️ ♥️ I had no choice but to pull him up on it and ask "HOW!?!" 🤔 We also have a good ol' laugh ranking our top 3 worst apps, and touch…
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Bad dates, good dates, Zoom dates, speed dates, and everything else in between!
Wooop! It's here! 🎉 Episode 1 of my very new and shiny podcast series 🙌🏼 and what a perfect start! I was joined by The Daily Dater, a self confessed serial dater who did not shy away from giving us ALL the D! We spoke on one of her best dates, one her worst dates (I’m NOT impressed — what an...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to "give me the D..." and no, not THAT kinda D! Get ya heads out of the gutter! I'm talking Details, Drama, Dilemmas, Discussions and all the Dirt. When it comes to love and romance, we're met by stress and struggles, but there’s also a journey of self discovery, learning from the past, and growing through experience. This show captures those juicy stories, deep conversations and personal breakthroughs. You can find me on Instagram: @thedamselindatingdistress or visit my blog: thedamselindatingdistress.co.uk
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