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The Dating Disasters Podcast
by Amy M. Helt
Because dating isn’t always great- Join Amy Helt for laughs, cringes, head nods and lessons as she and her guests chat about some memorable (not in a good way) dates and relationships. We’ve made the mistakes so maybe you won’t. Maybe.
Episodes
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Back Up. Insecurity is an Unreliable Driver.
This week’s episode kicks off a brand new season of the podcast! Amy takes you down a road that weirdly connects current political events, relationships and life situations in general. While the episode is very obviously a disaster, it’s more of the learning of a deep lesson versus one ridiculous...
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(Don’t) Buy the Book- The Race is Critical
There’s nothing quite like Twitter keeping tabs on someone you used to date. There’s also nothing like the tabs being a national story of ridiculousness. Sometimes people surprise you, and not in a good way. Amy revisits a previous episode because, recently, her past dating life, politics and...
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Statement on SCOTUS Ruling
This is Amy’s statement from June 27th regarding the SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe v Wade on June 24th. You can also read this statement at amyhelt.com
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WednesDATE Wisdom- Options
Options create opportunity. Let’s talk about how having options can help you get the online dating results that you’re actually looking for.
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WednesDATE Wisdom- How Do I Know What to Search For?
Online dating can seem overwhelming without a search strategy, but how do we figure one out? Listen in for some basic tips on where to start and see why knowing what to search for matters.
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WednesDATE Wisdom- How Much Time Do I Need To Spend On My Profile?
Is spending a good bit of time writing your profile really worth it? Online dating is an investment. Let’s talk about why it’s a smart move to take that investment seriously.
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WednesDATE Wisdom- Do I Really Need to Fill Out Everything in My Online Dating Profile?
Cutting corners with your online dating profile is never a good idea. When you take every opportunity the platform gives you to share information about yourself, you give yourself the very best chance to succeed. Let’s talk about this!
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WednesDATE Wisdom- How Important is a Photo?
How Important is a Photo When it Comes to My Online Dating Profile? The answer shouldn’t surprise you but let’s chat about why it’s important.
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WednesDATE Wisdom- How to Use Video Chat to Vet Your Online Date
In this episode of WednesDATE Wisdom, I’m going make the case for adding video chat to your online dating tools. I even throw in a super cool idea for a first date!
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WednesDATE Wisdom- How to Pick the Best Online Dating Platform for You
Welcome to the first episode of WednesDATE Wisdom! Every Wednesday, I’ll answer the most commonly asked questions that I get about online dating. Fear not! Regular episodes of The Dating Disasters Podcast will continue…there’s some great stuff coming up…You’ll just notice these additional minis...
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Emergency Exits
Airplanes are not the only place to know where the emergency exits are. Amy kicks off Season 2 with real life events that show us why it’s always important to know where your exits are and why an exit strategy is smart, not sabotage.
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It's Whine O'Clock Somewhere
“Whining” and “Winning” are not synonymous when it comes to dating. Amy revisits a few experiences when her date thought whining was a sound dating strategy. Was it successful? Grab some (vegan) cheese & take a listen to find out!
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The Tapas Papa
Dating is all about options...but should dinner really be? Amy shares a tale of 2 dates- one heavy on the to-go boxes and one light in the wallet.
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(Go) Home Alone
Join Amy as she and Laura Coronado, the creator of lollieshopping.com and the host of the There Are No Nice Guys podcast, talk about balancing a casual relationship with the expectation of respect. Can those 2 things coexist? Hear what happens when a guy Laura is out with (apparently) doesn’t…
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The Parent Project
Dating as a single parent adds a whole other layer to the process. In this episode, Amy recounts her experience with someone seeking a mommy, not a match. Side note - he found one and it wasn't Amy.
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Mirror, Mirror- Who Are You Talking To?
Did you ever think that some bad dates are actually mirrors into your own questionable behavior? Amy shares 2 gems that really drive that theory home. Seems that you do actually repeat the lesson until you learn from it. Life Lesson 1: Tortillas & Wine don't mix. Life Lesson 1B: Blonde hair &…
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Dallas Disaster, Part 2
Honestly, this debacle probably needs a third episode. Amy continues the head shaking, sometimes cringeworthy, story of one her most significant relationships. Pro Tip: Great on paper does not equal great in real life.
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Gay Dating “Mini Series”- Dolla Bills, Y’all
Amy welcomes a long time friend to chat about the challenges of gay dating. Is it really all that different?
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Dallas Disaster, Part 1
In the first of this two episode debacle, (yes- this relationship required TWO episodes...at least!), Amy shares what happens to your decision making when you’re not clear about what you actually want. To be continued... But not repeated.
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Mr Mimosa
In this week's episode, someone over does their mimosa intake and has a temper tantrum when they don't get their way...and this time it isn't Amy.
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The Red Zone
Ever have an entire part of town that you have to stay away from? Amy does. Between The Professor, Low Talking Dancing Cat, Senior Dinner, & Frenchie...she still steers clear of her city's RED ZONE. Find out why in this episode of Dating Disasters.
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Truth In Advertising
It's all fun and games until someone's spray-on hair bleeds. We all have stuff about ourselves that we try to hide. When it has to do with physical appearance, it's tempting to "smoke and mirrors" it. In this episode, Amy reminds us all why that is a bad idea!
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Cats, Hats, Racists & Song
Join Amy Helt and one of her oldest friends as they discuss what happens when you use dating to fill a void and how to play it cool when you end up double booked.
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Mama’s Boy
Mommy Issues needs to be a thing. What happens when you try to have a relationship with someone who lives for their mother’s approval? Amy found out & shares her very personal experience- her biggest, legit dating disaster.
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Dick Pics, Sexting and Panda Express
Dating now is different, but one thing remains the same- there are still plenty of weirdos. In this episode, Amy will chat about how dating has evolved (or not), share one of her most memorable texts (and her girlfriends’ reactions) & one of her most memorable dinner dates.
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Be Smart, Be Safe...Even After (Way Too Many) Drinks
Amy has a more, but not completely, serious chat about dating safety & why not to throw punches, no matter how many shots you’ve had.
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Looking Down On Your Date- You Can’t Hide Height
Lies are easily uncovered, sometimes just by standing up. Amy shares her story of a date with huge potential gone wrong even well after the date was over.
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Because dating isn’t always great- Join Amy Helt for laughs, cringes, head nods and lessons as she and her guests chat about some memorable (not in a good way) dates and relationships. We’ve made the mistakes so maybe you won’t. Maybe.
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Because dating isn’t always great- Join Amy Helt for laughs, cringes, head nods and lessons as she and her guests chat about some memorable (not in a good way) dates and relationships. We’ve made the mistakes so maybe you won’t. Maybe.
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