We're taking a break for the summer and we talk about our favorite moments in Season 1. But first, we talk about how to get through wedding season and how we feel about all our friends coupling up. Happy summer from Singled In!

Another great perk of being single? Travel. We had so much fun hearing travel tips and travel stories (including horror stories) from two amazing women: Christy Cropper and Tifani Walker.    Learn more about the Las Vegas nonprofit Three Square here: https://www.threesquare.org/

Our friend Brad shares what it's like interacting with the world with unseen disabilities and how the midsingles ward has helped him find community.

Our brilliant friend Megan shares her experiences with loss while single and how gospel principles and life coaching helped pull her through some dark times. With vulnerability and humor, she shares how recognizing that everyone is having a hard time, married or single, can help us both grieve now and look forward to all of God's promises being fulfilled eventually.   Find Megan here: https://www.megansollis.com/    More on the grief cycle from Becky Beck here: https://www.whatmatterswithbeckybeck.com/finding-joy-in-the-mourning-mini-course-study-journal

Rachel Rueckert, author of East Winds: A Global Quest to Reckon with Marriage, joins us to discuss her own ambivalence with marriage and what she learned from studying marriage traditions in other cultures around the world. We discuss how our own church culture can make marriage feel especially overwhelming and how to address this by making choices and trusting ourselves.   Learn more about Rachel and East Winds here: https://rachelrueckert.com/eastwinds

The incredible Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins us to talk about better ways than repression and compulsion to observe the Law of Chastity as singles. She also discusses how to seek out differentiated marriages where both parties can bring their whole selves to the relationship while continuing to grow closer together.   Find Dr. Finalyson-Fife here: https://www.finlayson-fife.com/ https://www.finlayson-fife.com/podcasts/conversations-with-dr-jennifer

In this episode, we discuss how singles in their 30s and 40s are represented in TV shows and movies, and we share how we feel about some of the streotypes portrayed. Our friend Brittny joins us and shares a bit about her divorce and how--just like many characters in these stories--she's been on a journey of redicovering herself with the help of single friends.

The amazing Ben Schilaty joins us to talk about his experiences finding belonging at church and advocating for himself and others as a gay member of the church. He discusses times where he has felt belonging with his church community, times when church has been painful, how to work with leadership to create meaningful change, and how to help everyone in your congregation feel more welcome.   Learn more from Ben here: Questions from the Closet podcast A Walk in My Shoes book Instagram

Buckle up because we're discussing religious trauma with our friend Edgar. We share what it is, how it has shown up in our lives, and our ideas for how to address it and heal from it. TW: this episode mentions sexual assault without going into detail.

Our friends Ed and Justin tell us about how a chance encounter with some missionaries at a restaurant last summer dramatically changed the course of their lives, which included joining the church (for Justin), coming back to church (for Ed), opportunities for growth, and many, many new friends.

Lyndsi's boyfriend Bryan, who is not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, joins us to share his impressions of the church, The Book of Mormon, and the single adult ward as a frequent visitor. Lyndsi and Bryan share some of the challenges they've encountered in their mixed-faith relationship and how they work together to overcome them.

Jonny Liu, a YouTuber and gay member of the church, joins us to talk about why being single has some really great perks, but there are hard things, too. We learn that our goal is to enjoy this phase of life while also seeking the growth and connection that is often found in families in alternative ways. See more of Jonny here: https://www.youtube.com/@jonny-liu

Our friend Robin joins us to talk about how we're never really alone (even though it really feels like it sometimes) because there are people who love us, especially Jesus Christ. We share stories of the Savior ministering to us in our lives, directly or through the help of others. We also talk about our Valentine's Day coping skills including charcuterie boards and angsty playlists.

Modern dating can be hard, especially when our early experiences influence how well we function in romantic relationships. Loni K. Harmon, aka The Dating Counselor, joins us to talk about attachment theory and how to overcome some of the patterns that are holding us back in dating. She also answers listener questions about dating on the autism spectrum, dating after divorce, and what to do if you're a girl wanting to ask a guy on a date.

Our friend Bryce joins to tell us the story...no, saga...of dating his now wife and how therapy helped him heal from the past and develop better patterns for the future to create a successful relationship.

We finally get to hear Oliver's story from the beginning. He talks about when he realized he was gay and how he navigated decisions around being a member of the LGBTQ community and being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.   Singled In is an independent podcast and is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Caitlin Magidson, a licensed counselor and midsingle joins us to talk about how it's never too late to make exciting plans for your career and life.   Connect with Cailtin here: https://www.caitlinmagidson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/caitlinmagidson/?hl=en

Setting goals, whether it's New Year's resolutions or life plans, can be overwhelming, especially when we don't always have control over the outcomes. Our friend Meriah Moffat joins us to talk about what makes goal-setting difficult, some ideas for setting achievable goals, and why it's important to include God in our plans.

The holidays are fun, but they can also be a lonely time that is tricky to navigate for singles. This week we share some of our own thoughts on the holidays as well as tips from friends on how to make the most of them. Happy Holidays from Singled In!

Ian Rookhuyzen has connected 18 friends with their spouses by planning events that will bring people together. We discuss why connection is important and how to meet new people for friendship and dating.