The Polarized Truth
The Polarized Truth
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The Polarized Truth is an honest, in-depth podcast about dating within the pressure cooker of young adult life. Whether you are a dating guru, awkward mess, or a little bit of both, you’ll relate to the struggles and successes of dating discussed by hosts Billy and JD. Why? Because Billy and JD are probably just like you. Normal, 20+ year-old college students trying to figure out the most complicated, invigorating, and frustrating aspect of college life.
Seeing Yourself and Being Seen
Billy and JD are finally back with a new season of The Polarized Truth! In this season opener they share why it's important to find your own answer to the question "what does it mean for me to 'want to love and be loved'?"
Oct 12, 2021
31 min
Love vs. Tradition
Do social and environmental factors affect attraction? If so, how can we appropriately understand these influences to overcome preconceived bias which may be keeping us from lasting love? In their first Zoom podcast, Billy and JD sit down with Sam Dearden, a graduate of both Brigham Young and Cambridge University as he discusses key influencers which may be subconsciously affecting dating choices. 
Mar 29, 2021
38 min
Disney Princesses, Prisms and Rejection: Part 2
In the much anticipated second installment of Billy and JD's conversation with Jonathon, the crew takes on the question of "qualification". More specifically, how can we qualify ourselves to attract and date the right people?
Mar 16, 2021
21 min
Disney Princesses, Prisms and Rejection: Part 1
What if getting rejected is a good thing? Billy and JD welcome to the show their good friend Jonathon to talk about rejection and how a simple change in mindset can make all the difference...   Questions or comments can be sent to [email protected]
Feb 26, 2021
30 min
Valentine's Day Special: Indications of a Healthy Relationship
What is love and what does it mean to become official with someone? In this special Valentine's Day edition of The Polarized Truth, JD and Billy speak with Alexyss Lange, a Yale graduate and current Ph.D. candidate at Brigham Young University studying relationship psychology. Listen as they discuss key indicators of a healthy relationship and what can be done to build and nurture a lasting romance.
Feb 14, 2021
46 min
Communication, Vulnerability and Rejection
JD and Billy welcome Kate and Barbara to discuss how they communicate interest in guys, and more importantly, what holds them back from doing so...
Feb 10, 2021
40 min
First Dates - A Girl's Perspective
Continuing the theme of firsts, JD and Billy welcome their first guests, Elly and Sarah, to discuss the nuances of first dates from their perspective. Listen as they tackle hot topics like real vs. fake confidence, how to get to a second date, and more. Needless to say, it was a revelatory experience...
Feb 3, 2021
30 min
First Podcast and First Dates
In the first episode of The Polarized Truth, JD and Billy introduce themselves, the purpose of the podcast, and discuss some of the important things they have learned about first dates. These include topics like: being vulnerable, the difference between complimenting and flirting, where to go on a first date and what you should NOT do...
Jan 28, 2021
37 min