Kinda Dating

Natasha Chandel

Dating influencer, comedian, and former commitment-phobe, Natasha Chandel, and influential guests navigate the modern dating world and try to figure out: why the fuck do we all have commitment issues?!  Listen to the most diverse guests in the podcastverse - from NYT best-selling authors like Mark Manson, to global comedians like Russell Peters, expert therapists, dating coaches, actors, musicians, influencers, showrunners, and even Natasha's own parents! A lighthearted podcast that often goes deep, Kinda Dating has been featured as a top dating and sex podcast in AskMen, Bustle, Refinery29, Elite Daily and more! It was also selected as an Apple New & Noteworthy. read less

Our Struggle with Intimacy (with Galit Atlas)
Yesterday
Our Struggle with Intimacy (with Galit Atlas)
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 Unreadiness for a New Relationship 0:44:51 - Listener Q&A: "Navigating the Dating Scene as a Brown Woman in Your 40s” 0:52:05 - Exploring the Healing Process After Ending a Relationship 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 Galit Atlas: Instagram, Website Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook Follow Aisha Holden: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram, Website
Emotional Inheritance and the Effects of Trauma (with Galit Atlas)
Mar 14 2023
Emotional Inheritance and the Effects of Trauma (with Galit Atlas)
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 - Emotional Inheritance and Resilience in Therapy 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! ← www.instagram.com/kindadating https://www.tiktok.com/@kindadating?lang=ko-KR Follow Galit Atlas: Instagram, Website Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook Follow Aisha Holden: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram, Website
Harsh Truths About Sex and Dating (with Todd Baratz)
Mar 7 2023
Harsh Truths About Sex and Dating (with Todd Baratz)
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 In Relationships and Listener Question on Vulnerability 48:55 - The Impact Of Social Media On Vulnerability 50:37 - The Permanence of Impermanence In Relationships and the Pressure of Modern Dating Culture. 53:53 - Uncertainty and Anticipation in “Knowing” the Right Person 55:21 - Six Questions with Todd Baratz 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 Todd Baratz: Instagram, Website Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook Follow Aisha Holden: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram, Website
A Single Revolution is Underway (with Shani Silver)
Feb 28 2023
A Single Revolution is Underway (with Shani Silver)
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 Singlehood: How to Stop Dealing with Unwanted Pressure 0:37:12 - Finding Partnership Without Overt Effort 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! ← www.instagram.com/kindadating https://www.tiktok.com/@kindadating?lang=ko-KR Follow Shani Silver: Instagram Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook Follow Aisha Holden: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram
How To Be A Better Boyfriend (with James Tang)
Feb 21 2023
How To Be A Better Boyfriend (with James Tang)
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 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 Aisha Holden: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram
We’re Back! Now, Remember Those Resolutions? (with Shani Silver)
Feb 7 2023
We’re Back! Now, Remember Those Resolutions? (with Shani Silver)
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 During the Holiday Season 0:42:11 - Navigating Social Norms and Celebrating Differences 0:48:17 - GAME: Guess the Celebrity Resolution 0:51:22 - Healthy Resolutions for the Dating World 0:59:38 - Shani Silver’s DATING CONFESSION 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 Shani Silver: Instagram Follow Natasha Chandel: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook Follow Aisha Holden: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Follow Adam Pineless: Instagram
TBT: Can Dating Be A Spiritual Experience? (With Almost 30)
Jun 1 2022
TBT: Can Dating Be A Spiritual Experience? (With Almost 30)
Does dating have a deeper purpose? Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik of the Almost 30 podcast join our Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden to share how to approach your dating life with a spiritual lens. They reveal the life lessons they learned through their relationships (or lack of), discuss the concept of forgiveness after a breakup or toxic ‘ship, how to actually be grateful for the good and bad times, and they even talk about the dark side of spirituality (there is one). How do you be spiritual and not get walked all over? The ladies enlighten all of us in this truly moving episode of Kinda Dating to kick off the new year! 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 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 Almost 30:    www.instagram.com/almost30podcast    www.facebook.com/almost30podcast    www.twitter.com/almost30podcast Follow Adam Pineless:    https://www.instagram.com/adampineless
Inside ‘Love Is Blind’ (With Kelly Chase)
May 17 2022
Inside ‘Love Is Blind’ (With Kelly Chase)
We all watched the show, but what was the experience really like? Love is Blind’ season 1 cast member and health coach, Kelly Chase, is back Natasha Chandel and shares secrets from behind-the-scenes of the hit reality show. She talks about the role attraction plays in the success of the couples, and shares what she really thinks of Shake from season 2. What was the secret behind the couples that got married? Kelly also discusses what she learned about herself, and the takeaways we can all apply to our dating lives now. And she answers the all-important question… is love really blind? All this in a brand 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 Kelly Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaselifewithkelly/ https://www.facebook.com/kelly.chase.161 https://twitter.com/chaselifewkelly https://www.tiktok.com/@iamkellychase https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQsbVSXaApVjBOS8XU_fQLZYE-Kd0U2xU Follow Natasha Chandel: https://www.tiktok.com/@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 Adam Pineless: https://www.instagram.com/adampineless
Becoming The Person You Want To Date (With Kelly Chase)
May 10 2022
Becoming The Person You Want To Date (With Kelly Chase)
We are the only constants in our dates. Love is Blind’ season 1 cast member and health coach, Kelly Chase, joins Natasha Chandel to help us become the person WE want to date. Kelly shares her personal transformation, and how to look inward without judgment so we can be the best version of ourselves. They discuss the role of self worth, how to shift your mindset, and the best way to invest in yourself, so you can attract people better suited for you. It’s an inspiring 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 Kelly Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaselifewithkelly/ https://www.facebook.com/kelly.chase.161 https://twitter.com/chaselifewkelly https://www.tiktok.com/@iamkellychase https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQsbVSXaApVjBOS8XU_fQLZYE-Kd0U2xU Follow Natasha Chandel: https://www.tiktok.com/@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 Adam Pineless: https://www.instagram.com/adampineless
Sugar Babies & Other Gen Z Hookup Culture Findings (With Aditi Paul)
May 4 2022
Sugar Babies & Other Gen Z Hookup Culture Findings (With Aditi Paul)
Every generation gets wilder, right? Or maybe not. Aditi Paul (dating and relationships researcher and professor) studied Gen Z’s hookup culture, and brings her interesting findings to Natasha Chandel. From their perception of dating apps to sexual fluidity, the pair discuss how being born with technology might have actually made Gen Z-ers more stable than Millennials. Aditi reveals the rise in sugar babies, and Gen Z’s openness to online sex work. They discuss the evolution of hookup culture, how their personal sexual experiences differed from kids today, and what that means for this next generation of daters, in a fascinating, entertaining 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 Aditi Paul: http://www.draditipaul.com/ www.instagram.com/iamaditipaul https://www.facebook.com/aditi.paul https://twitter.com/iamaditipaul Follow Natasha Chandel: https://www.tiktok.com/@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 Adam Pineless: https://www.instagram.com/adampineless
Why They “Don’t Feel A Connection” Anymore
Apr 19 2022
Why They “Don’t Feel A Connection” Anymore
So you had a great few dates, all was going well… and then, outta nowhere, they said they didn’t think the connection was strong enough anymore. WTF happened? Everything was fine a couple days ago! Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden do a deep dive into a listener’s question about this, and explain what’s really going on. The duo push back on the idea of closure, and discuss where our attention should really be going? Would getting the answers fulfill you like you think? They offer new perspective to an age-old problem in the modern dating world in this important new episode of Kinda Dating! This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title by Lexi George, DEMON HUNTING WITH A SOUTHERN SHERIFF. You can find DEMON HUNTING WITH A SOUTHERN SHERIFF wherever books are sold. Find out more at Kensingtonbooks.com. 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 Natasha Chandel: https://www.tiktok.com/@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 Adam Pineless: https://www.instagram.com/adampineless
Secrets To Styling Your Online Profile (With Alyssa Dinner)
Apr 5 2022
Secrets To Styling Your Online Profile (With Alyssa Dinner)
Most dates now start on dating apps, so it’d probably be wise for us to make them nice! Stylist and dating coach, Alyssa Dineen, joins Natasha Chandel to share her tips and tricks to getting people to swipe right on your profile, and how to dress on the date! She shares the biggest mistakes she sees people make in their profiles, the types of photos to post, essential wardrobe pieces we all need, and how to make your bio stand out. It’s the information most of us need, and it’s available in this stylish 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 Alyssa Dineen https://stylemyprofilenyc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stylemyprofilenyc/ https://www.instagram.com/alyssadineen/ https://www.facebook.com/alyssadineenstylist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOyincHdr7RuL-BrmrxeozA/videos Follow Natasha Chandel: https://www.tiktok.com/@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 Adam Pineless: https://www.instagram.com/adampineless