Effy and Jacqueline explore the love-at-first-sight myth and try to parse apart the difference between attachment wound activation and attraction (and even arousal) - which can all feel confusingly similar to the nervous system when we meet a potential new partner if there’s unaddressed trauma.
Read MoreIn this episode, Effy and Jacqueline discuss how to design-conscious date nights (and days and weekends) that serve different purposes depending on what the relationship might need and share creative ideas and inspiration for all sorts of experiences.
Read MoreThis week Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla are curious about couple privilege and hierarchical relationships.
Read MoreThis week Effy and Jacqueline are curious about the purpose of jealousy.
Read MoreEffy and Jacqueline hang out with queer wedding planner Ambyr D'Amato to challenge the status quo around weddings and other relationships (and break-up) ceremonies.
Read MoreEffy and Jacqueline get nerdy with evolutionary psychologist Dr. Adar Eisenbruch to talk about how much of our relational choices are contemporary and how much is written deep into our source code over millions of years ago.
Read MoreEffy and Jacqueline are joined by Queer Dating Coach Ariella Serur to talk about how to approach dating intentionally, navigate queer space when dating and remain connected to "feelings-based standards."
Read MoreEffy and Jacqueline explore butt plugs and talk about pick-up lines on online dating platforms. They round off the episode by redefining joy.
Read MoreEffy and Jacqueline dig into the history of Valentines’ Day, discuss alternative ways to celebrate, and get on their Soap Box about Instagram.
Read MoreEffy, Jacqueline, and Dr. Sheff take a deep-dive into the way humans connect to one another challenging the notion of human pair bonding.
Read MoreEffy and Jacqueline explore if friends with benefits are a good option given the struggles around meeting new people during COVID and discuss best practices when approaching such topics with existing friends.
Read MoreEffy and Jacqueline get personal about sex and dating during COVID-19, and how the messages we learned about sex as children can impact how we explore pleasure as adults.
Read MoreEffy and Jacqueline chat with Steve Dean, a dating and relationship coach, about how to feel connected, keep dating and meeting new people in meaningful ways.
Read MoreEffy and Jacqueline discuss making new connections in the world of polyamory and open relationships when it comes to dating with a brave Fox, Ben, who had a very interesting story to tell.
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