In this episode, I spoke with Lindsey Metselaar, the host of We Met At Acme, one of the leading sex and dating podcasts in the lifestyle space. In addition to the podcast, she is the CEO of Lindsey’s Lunchbox, a social media food/restaurant consultancy. Given her passion for food, she started her own Instagram handle, better known as Don't Expect Salads where you can find almost anything but...salads. We discuss butterflies and why they aren't necessarily a good sign in the beginning of a relationship, how there's no rulebook to when you decide to get vulnerable with someone, and all things astrology! You can find Lindsey here on Instagram. I would love if you could subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and spread the word to your family friends, and former ghosters :p as it really helps the podcast grow! Please feel free to reach out to my personal Instagram @lianacolada or the podcast Instagram @ghosts_ofdatespast. You can also shoot me an email at [email protected]. This episode was edited and produced by Liana Pavane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ghostsofdatespast/support

In this episode, Jo and I discuss the difference between polyamory and non-monogamy. Jo tells me how she had a funeral for her husband's ex wife, aka herself. How we have ghosts of our past selves and that it's important to acknowledge our past and hold ceremonies for ourselves. She discussed how motherhood has changed her life and we also delve into how intuition is different for everyone, that not everyone can "listen to their bodies." Jo Encarnacion is a sex, love, and relationship coach leading thousands of women down a path of radical self-acceptance and sexual sovereignty. She is the Queen of Messy Conversations, a coach, educator, and modern mama. She gives women the tools to step into their truth, honor their inner wisdom, and communicate from a place of courage and love. Her mission is to give women the power to heal the wounds that have kept them unfulfilled in their relationships and sex life. She is the Founder behind GOFITJO and a host of the podcast Nothing Confidential where she and her cohost have an open dialogue that educates, empowers, and makes the hard topics feels a little safer. You can find her on Instagram @gofitjo. I would love if you could subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and spread the word to your family friends, and former ghosters :p as it really helps the podcast grow! Please feel free to reach out to my personal Instagram @lianacolada or the podcast Instagram @ghosts_ofdatespast. You can also shoot me an email at [email protected]. This episode was edited and produced by Liana Pavane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ghostsofdatespast/support

I've truly hit the jackpot, I was ghosted by the same person twice... To celebrate the 25th episode of Ghosts of Dates Past, I've decided to record a little solo episode for you all. There's a new first date horror story for ya that happened to me recently as well as updates on my dating life, or dating woes, that have ensued this year. I discuss when it's okay to block someone, why you should keep your standards high, and if it's ever really too soon to meet the friends. I also talk about how important it is to listen to the universe and how sometimes you have to follow your own path, not necessarily the ones that are being presented to you. If you want to learn more about me, I recently recorded an episode with the We Are Not Saints podcast, which you can find here. I also wrote an article for Mouthy Magazine all about SELFships, which you can read here.  I would love if you could subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and spread the word to your family friends, and former ghosters :p as it really helps the podcast grow! Please feel free to reach out to my personal Instagram @lianacolada or the podcast Instagram @ghosts_ofdatespast. You can also shoot me an email at [email protected].  This episode was edited and produced by Liana Pavane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ghostsofdatespast/support

In this episode, we discuss listening to your intuition or "spidey senses" as Joseph says, why it's important to keep your standards high and never settle and how he has found happiness in being single. Joseph Anderson, also known as the it's possible guy, is a speaker and life and relationship coach. He has been coaching for 18 years and is the host a podcast called Happy N’ Single that is an exploration of being single, dating, and more.  He has coached actors, athletes, musicians, singles, entrepreneurs and more. He went to BYU and earned his Bachelors of science degree in Business Management with an Emphasis in Strategy, which is basically consulting. He has spent thousands of hours in furthering his skills as a coach.  He also is a co-founder of a program whose mission is to end suicide. He is currently happy and single and also the best uncle in the world to 7 amazing nieces and nephews. You can find him on Instagram @theitspossibleguy and @happynsingle. Please subscribe, rate, review, and send this to your friends! Connect with me on Instagram & Tik Tok @ghosts_ofdatespast. Shoot me a DM if you have a comment or would like to be a guest! I'd love to hear from you. This episode was produced and edited by Liana Pavane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ghostsofdatespast/support

**Trigger warning this episode brings up conversations around sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been assaulted, please reach out to RAINN or call 1-800-656-HOPE for help. You are not alone. Shelly is a Sex/Relationship Coach and content creator who is passionate about helping others feel less alone through sharing her own experiences around mental health, trauma, sex, and relationships. She primarily works with other sexual assault survivors seeking healing and more fulfilment in their current or future relationships, and offers both 1:1 and group coaching, as well as a brand new self-paced online course. Shelly lives in Austin, TX and loves hiking, yoga, and listening to podcasts in her free time. You can find Shelly on Instagram and TikTok @shamelesslyshelly. Her Facebook group for survivors is Surviving and Thriving. In this episode we discuss all things consent, even if you've been in a long-term relationship, sexual assault, and why therapy is so important for self-love and that SELFship journey! Email me at [email protected] if you want to be on the podcast, or have feedback. Please subscribe, rate, review, and send this to your friends! Connect with me on Instagram & Tik Tok @ghosts_ofdatespast. Shoot me a DM, I'd love to hear from you. Connect with me on my personal Instagram @lianacolada. This episode was produced and edited by Liana Pavane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ghostsofdatespast/support

In this episode, I speak with Michael Taylor who was born and raised on Vancouver Island, Canada. Michael found a passion for acting and music at a very young age. This sparked a lifelong journey of stage and film acting as well as a side career in film scoring. Since moving to Vancouver, B.C. to fully pursue a career in film and T.V. he has had multiple opportunities to work on mainstream streaming platforms and Television, and continues to find success and joy pursuing his passions. Most recently, can find him on Firefly Lane and The Good Doctor. You can follow him on Instagram here to stay up to date with his current projects.  We discuss whether or not intimacy can be had without sex, who makes the first moves when dating, and that spark you feel when you meet someone special.  Email me at [email protected] if you want to be on the podcast, or have feedback. Please subscribe, rate, review, and send this to your friends! Connect with me on Instagram & Tik Tok @ghosts_ofdatespast. Shoot me a DM, I'd love to hear from you. Connect with me on my personal Instagram @lianacolada. This episode was produced and edited by Liana Pavane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ghostsofdatespast/support

In this episode, I speak with Emma Bates, co-Founder of Diem, a digital community for woman and those who identify as nonbinary. Join conversations surrounding health, skincare, career, dating, and more. Each session is hosted underneath a group title (mine is Reformed Ghosters where we talk about dating) and is either video or audio, similar to a group FaceTime or phone call. Emma's background is in marketing and tech. She's worked with consumer brands, most notably the brand Away where she was one of the first employees. As she moved into the brand partnerships space, she realized how much she loved building communities.  Instagram: @askdiem and @emmashbates. Email me at [email protected] if you want to be on the podcast, or have feedback. Please subscribe, rate, review, and send this to your friends! Connect with me on Instagram & Tik Tok @ghosts_ofdatespast. Shoot me a DM, I'd love to hear from you. Connect with me on my personal Instagram @lianacolada. This episode was produced and edited by Liana Pavane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ghostsofdatespast/support

In this episode, I speak with Michelle G, a television personality, bilingual Celebrity Matchmaker, and public speaker with a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology. She is the CEO of Incredible Love, a science-based matchmaking and coaching company focused on assisting high-net-worth men and women in finding their life partners. She is the author of the #1 best-selling book, Relationship SOS: Seven Lifelines to Rescue Your Emotional Intimacy Now. Her company’s philosophy is to lead with love and is working toward one mission - to change the way singles and couples approach relationships – including the one we have with ourselves. Michelle is frequently featured in media as a relationship expert and her articles have been featured in local and national publications. Prior to founding Incredible Love, Michelle G served as an intelligence specialist in the U.S. Marine Corps for 13 years. Her previous military experience includes intelligence analysis, conflict resolution and international diplomacy. Learn more at www.Michelleg.com Follow her on all social media channels: @lovebymichelleg. We dive into matchmaking, first date tips, including body language, and close with a great conversation on emotional intelligence.  Email me at [email protected] if you want to be on the podcast, or have feedback. Please subscribe, rate, review, and send this to your friends! Connect with me on Instagram & Tik Tok @ghosts_ofdatespast. Shoot me a DM, I'd love to hear from you. Connect with me on my personal Instagram @lianacolada. This episode was produced and edited by Liana Pavane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ghostsofdatespast/support

In this episode, I speak with Sarah, the creator, producer, host & heart behind Positively Positive - a platform dedicated to empowering those living with STIs. She founded the podcast and website two months after her own HSV2 diagnosis and has since been nominated for a global Sexual Health award and been featured in medical workshops and health & empowerment directories. Her platform is a friendly, informative resource for those looking to learn more about sexual health (with a focus on herpes), as well as boundaries and pleasure, and remains a pillar of support to the newly diagnosed through public HSV content & community. Hailing from the Great White North, Sarah works as a screen actor, live performer and producer when she's not hiding from the Canadian snowfalls or skidding through intersections on black ice. She has a macabre sense of humor and can definitely eat more peanut butter than anyone she's ever met. You can find her on Instagram here @positivelypositivepodcast. We dive into the concept behind hot girl summer and what our predictions are, as well as thoughts around casual sex and how to bring sex toys into the bedroom :)  Email me at [email protected] if you want to be on the podcast, or have feedback. Please subscribe, rate, review, and send this to your friends! Connect with me on Instagram & Tik Tok @ghosts_ofdatespast. Shoot me a DM, I'd love to hear from you. Connect with me on my personal Instagram @lianacolada. This episode was produced and edited by Liana Pavane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ghostsofdatespast/support

**Trigger warning this episode brings up conversations around abusive relationships. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 1-800-799-SAFE for help. You are not alone. In this episode, I speak with Brittany Brave is a NYC-via-Miami based comedian, actress, writer, producer and host. She's been seen on TBS, MTV, Quibi, The Wendy Williams Show, SiriusXM and featured in The New York Times, ELLE, Ashton Kutcher's A-Plus and more. Brave is a featured comedic contributor in Jon Chattman's Moving Foreword, along with Darrell Hammond, Moby, Jerry Springer, Shirley Manson and others. In 2019, Brave was named A Best New Talent at the NY Comedy Festival and Caroline's on Broadway and recently won 92.9 The Point's Virtual Comedy Couch Competition. Brittany also created Cat Call, (@wearecatcall) a platform for female events and conversation. The organization produces the podcast, Bad Women, a weekly show featuring interviews with females-to-know, and has partnered with Sofar Sounds, Deep Eddy Vodka, Bumble, Sassclass and more. Brave is an active advocate for domestic violence awareness and gender equality and is a regular ambassador for 305 Fitness, Ladybox Boutique, Satifsyer.com. In 2021, Brave will release and star in The Disastrous Dating Life of Diane Damone, an original comedic web series she also helped write and produce with Amerikana media. We discuss commitment, intimacy, and we delve into her past abusive relationship, which ended up being how she found her voice to start comedy and her podcast. You can find Brittany Brave on Instagram here.  Email me at [email protected] if you want to be on the podcast, or have feedback. Please subscribe, rate, review, and send this to your friends! Connect with me on Instagram & Tik Tok @ghosts_ofdatespast. Shoot me a DM, I'd love to hear from you. Connect with me on my personal Instagram @lianacolada. This episode was produced and edited by Liana Pavane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ghostsofdatespast/support