Hey, flirty! With new episodes dropping every week, Flirtations is your go-to resource for getting out of your head and into the flirt! I’m so excited to bring you classic conversations on timeless dating questions around pacing, communication, and confidence ... with a unique Flirt Coach perspective! You can expect thought provoking, inclusive conversations with an array of guests and much, much more. Let’s flirt! You can connect with me on Flirtstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminca ...
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All humans have emotional baggage, and yet, so many of us are unaware of what we're carrying until we hit a low point, experience a health crisis, or recognise that we're in a painful pattern with our relationships or how we feel about and treat ourselves. Natalie Lue expands her popular blog Baggage Reclaim into podcast form with a weekly show about how to live and love with more self-esteem by unpacking, decluttering and tidying up our excess emotional baggage. It's time to reclaim yoursel ...
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144. The Psychology of Connection and Loneliness with Jemma Sbeg (fall flashback!)
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1:02:02What is connection? And why is connection so important? Not just for our hearts, but for our overall health and wellbeing? What about loneliness? In many ways the inverse of connection, how does loneliness impact our lives? Mentally? Emotionally? Physically? In this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Jemma Sbeg, a creator, author, and host of the "…
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Flirtini #22: I'll Flirt If I Want To! It's My Birthday + Reflections at 40
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22:47It’s a brand new Flirtini! I’m turning 40 today and what I’ve got for you in a honest reflection on where I’m at in my life and what’s coming next. Thank you for being here! 💗 Happy Flirting! 💗 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over…
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Between the Sessions: Why Do They Keep Having Sex With Me If They’re Not Interested?
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11:47Natalie's revisiting some of the most-read Baggage Reclaim posts from the past 20 years in this new Between the Sessions series. Today, she shares another top 5 most-read. Read the original blog post and comments here. Sign up for the free Clear the Path to Love Sessions Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podca…
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143. Dating in the Age of Algorithms and Connection in a Digital World with Sam Ogborn
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56:12Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re joined by Sam Ogborn, a marketing strategist, creator, and pop culture commentator who has a unique lens on how the internet influences the ways we connect. Sam is here to help us break down the narratives we’re constantly consuming — from viral videos to marketing campaigns — and what they reveal abo…
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142. Dating Deliciously with Torah Cents (fall flashback!)
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55:14Are you ready to date deliciously?! On this episode, we welcome Torah Cents, who is going to give us all the details on how to infuse more fun, passion, pleasure, and desire into your dating life for an ultimately delicious experience! We'll hear how to date deliciously on the apps and in person, creating engaging conversations that are sure to kee…
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Ep. 302 Your Attention is Sacred: How Social Media Makes You Shop for Flaws with Amelia Hruby”
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1:11:03Natalie chats with Amelia Hruby about social media and why our attention is sacred. They explore how platforms make our subconscious “shop for flaws and failures,” the parallels between social media and toxic relationships, and practical steps for reclaiming your attention. Amelia's book Your Attention is Sacred Except on Social Med…
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It’s a BRAND NEW Flirtini! This one is all about how to date (aka choose) yourself! Why this matters, what this looks like, and how to do it! Inside the episode, 7️⃣ ways to date yourself! 💗 Happy Flirting! 💗 __________ Watch on YouTube! __________ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share …
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141. Romanticize Your Life: Self Love and Confidence with Claira Hermet
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140. Strutting into Main Character Energy and Decentering Men with Star Monroe (fall flashback!)
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1:00:45On the show today is none other than Star Monroe! We've got an incredible conversation about how to embrace - strut! - into main character energy (and what the truly means), as well as how to decenter men and center your fine self! A few topics discussed include internal vs. external validation, seeing the world through the male gaze, what happens …
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Between the Sessions: 30 Signs Someone Isn’t Interested
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13:09Natalie's revisiting some of the most-read Baggage Reclaim posts from the past 20 years in this new Between the Sessions series. Today, she shares the #1 post of all time. Read the original blog post and comments here Break The Cycle Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagerec…
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Flirtini #20: Getting Over a Situationship
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139. Rewiring the "What Ifs": Anxiety, Overthinking, and Perfectionism in Dating with Dr. Jennifer Wolkin
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1:00:23Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking anxiety, overthinking, and perfectionism in dating! You know that feeling when you replay every text, second-guess what you said on a date, or try so hard to show up as your “best self” that you forget to just be yourself? Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Jennifer Wolkin. Dr. Jen is a n…
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Ep. 301 Self-Leadership with Ruthie Zerai: How to Stop Living at the Mercy of Others
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1:13:57Natalie chats with coach Ruthie Zerai about self-leadership—taking responsibility for managing yourself rather than deferring that power to others. Episode show notes: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/301 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast…
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138. Fawning: The Hidden Trauma Response with Dr. Ingrid Clayton
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51:00Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Dr. Ingrid Clayton to the show! Dr. Clayton is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of the brand-new book Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves and How to Find Our Way Back. If you’ve ever found yourself people-pleasing, over-accommodating, or twisting into knots to keep…
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It's a BRAND NEW Flirtini! In the last one we talked about multi-dating and in this one, it's how to get a date! Here's what you can expect: ➡️ Where to meet people: online vs. in person ➡️ The dating app trick you need so your profile stands out FREE Dating App Survival Guide ➡️ Meeting people in person (what do looks have to do with it?) ➡️ How t…
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137. A Sexpert's Guide to Trust, Expectations, and Accountability in Dating with Dr. Juliana Hauser
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1:00:27Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re looking at the intersection of sexuality, trust, expectations, and accountability in dating! Joining us is Dr. Juliana Hauser, a licensed couples and family therapist, known as the “sexpert’s sexpert” for her decades of work in sex and relationships, and author of the upcoming book "A New Position on …
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136. Autumnal Equinox Dating Horoscope with Fernie!
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51:14Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, Fernie is back on the show as we celebrate the change of seasons with something a little magical — it’s the autumnal equinox dating horoscope! Fernie, an astrologer, mystic, and guide to all things cosmic and flirty, is here to help us navigate this shift and together, we’ll explore what dating and flirting…
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Flirtini #18: Is Multi-Dating Right for You?
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21:33It’s a BRAND NEW Flirtini! This one is all multi-dating! Here’s what you can expect: ➡️ What is multi-dating and how to do it. ➡️ How multi-dating is different from roster dating. ➡️ The two multi-dating traps (and how to avoid them). ➡️ Examples of timelines in multi-dating (how many people do you date and for how long?). ➡️ How to deal with compa…
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135. How to Detach in Dating with Sabrina Bendory
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53:19Flirties, today we’re diving into a concept that can truly transform the way you date: detachment. Not the kind where you shut down or stop caring, but the kind where you finally stop tying your worth to someone else or external circumstances. Joining us for this conversation is Sabrina Bendory, a dating and relationship expert, host of the You Wil…
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Ep. 300: The Non-Linear Path: Celebrating 20 Years of Baggage Reclaim
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30:51Recorded on Baggage Reclaim's 20th birthday and the eve of her daughter leaving for university, Natalie reflects on trusting your instincts, major life transitions, and how much can change in ways we never see coming. Episode show notes: https://baggagereclaim.co.uk/300 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcas…
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134. Polyamory and Non-Monogamy in Dating with Leanne Yau
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55:56Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re diving into the world of polyamory with Leanne Yau! Leanne is an award-winning polyamory educator and through her platform PolyPhilia, she creates educational and entertaining content to help people navigate non-monogamous relationships with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Inside the episode, we’…
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Flirtini #17: Expressing Interest in Dating
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18:19It’s a BRAND NEW Flirtini! This one all about expressing interest in dating and here’s what you can expect: ➡️ How to express interest in dating and why this matters! ➡️ What does expressing interest have to do with someone’s emotional availability? ➡️ How showing interest will help you attract higher quality connections and dates. ➡️ What you can …
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133. The Lovebombing Episode! with Kelsey Wonderlin
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52:58Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re getting into one of the most confusing— and yet sometimes intoxicating—dating experiences out there: it’s lovebombing. You know that rush when someone comes on strong with over-the-top attention, affection, and promises? At first, it can feel magical—like you’ve finally found ‘the one.’ But beneath th…
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132. Small Talk Secrets: How to Spark Real Connection with Dr. Connie Wang
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51:19Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re diving into a topic that makes so many of us squirm—small talk. Maybe you dread it, maybe you wonder what the point even is, or maybe you just want to know how to turn casual conversations into real connections. To help us out, we're joined by Dr. Connie Wang, a dentist, creator of the Just a Quick Pi…
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The Flirtinis are BACK and this one is all about "Tips for a First Date!" Here's what you can expect from this Flirtini: ➡️ First date communication (planning the date and confirming the date) ➡️ What you can wear and dating mindset ➡️ Where you can go/what you can do for a date ➡️ How you can greet each other ➡️ Conversation tips/what to talk abou…
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131. Beyond the Checklist: Values Based Dating with Kelsea Warren
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1:00:29Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking values based dating with Kelsea Warren! Picture this: you date based on timing, chemistry, or pressure—like friends settling down or feeling like you’re running out of time. While this can all be very real, what if dating wasn’t about chasing a spark or checking boxes, and instead was about gr…
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Ep. 299: The Underdog Advantage: Breaking Cycles with Keeley Taverner
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55:59Natalie talks with psychotherapist Keeley Taverner about her journey from Ikea checkout to successful therapy practice, narcissism, social mobility when dating, and why being the underdog can be your greatest advantage in creating the life you want. Episode show notes: https://baggagereclaim.co.uk/299 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/b…
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Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re diving into a topic that I know many of you wonder about, but don’t always say out loud: friend crushes. You know the feeling—when someone who started out as “just a friend” suddenly makes your heart race, or when you catch yourself asking: could we be more? To explore this fascinating—and sometimes c…
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129. The Anxious/Avoidant Dynamic in Dating with Carly Ann
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58:52Coming up on this episode of Flirations, we’re joined by Carly Ann, a therapist and attachment expert, here to have a conversation with us about the anxious/avoidant dynamic in dating! We’ll talk about why this duo happens so often in dating, how to spot the difference between lovebombing and genuine interest, are they avoidant or not interested, a…
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128. Connection vs. Attachment with Dr. Janine O'Brien
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1:01:27Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re answering one of the biggest questions in dating! Are we actually connecting — or just attaching? Joining us Dr. Janine O’Brien, a psychologist, educator, and trauma-informed relationship specialist, who helps people untangle their attachment patterns and build more secure, meaningful relationships. W…
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127. Codependency in Dating with Vanessa Bennett
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56:23Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re going into the world of codependency with Vanessa Bennett! Vanessa is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a sought-after speaker, co-host of the hit podcast Cheaper Than Therapy, and author of the new book The Motherhood Myth. Her work shines a light on how generational trauma, societal expectat…
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Ep. 298: Stop Feeding Your Worry Goldfish: Finding Calm in Uncertain Times
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27:17Natalie talks about managing anxiety, breaking worry cycles, and returning to yourself after difficult times. Episode show notes: https://baggagereclaim.co.uk/298 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast 'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.bagga…
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126. Hookup Culture Uncovered with Dr. Lisa Wade
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50:35Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Wade, a sociologist, assistant professor at Tulane University, and the author of the landmark book American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus. Her groundbreaking research draws from the intimate, real voices of college students and reveals that hookup culture isn’t just about…
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125. Dating Beyond the Patriarchy and Asking for More with Lily Womble
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1:04:39Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re joined by the marvelous Lily Womble—a feminist dating coach, former top matchmaker, host of the Date Brazen podcast and author of Thank You, More Please: A Feminist Guide to Breaking Dumb Dating Rules and Finding Love. Lily is on a mission to help us break free from the beliefs the patriarchy has embe…
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124. The Subconscious Mind and Reprogramming Limiting Beliefs with Natalie Stavola
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49:58Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re going straight to the source of transformation—the subconscious mind. Joining us for this conversation is Natalie Stavola, a certified hypnotherapist, coach, author, and speaker with a deeply personal story of healing—from addiction and self-sabotage to empowerment and purpose. Natalie helps people re…
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123. How to Know When It's Time to Walk Away with Amber Rae
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55:05Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re joined by speaker, creative force, and bestselling author Amber Rae, author of Choose Wonder Over Worry and her new book, Loveable, One Woman’s Path from Good to Free. In this memoir, Amber shares how one day, four years ago, while married, she looked into the eyes of a stranger and fell instantly in …
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