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2024 Dating Year in Review

What did you see as dating trends in 2024? Did you have some highs and lows this year to help inform your 2025?

Romanticize and Catastrophize in Dating: What’s the next step

In this episode, we discuss ways to short-circuit anxious thinking errors. We also talk about wenises and face knees. You’re welcome.

Dating Vision Boards

Have you ever used a Dating Vision Boards? We discuss what we want on our dating vision boards. Rejoined by comedian Steve Soelberg!

Rejoining and Dating in your Faith

Dating as you re-enter a faith tradition is a unique and challenging proposition. Learn some tips and tricks from dating coach Kristin Sokol.

Soft, Fun, and Feminine – with Jhill Seraphina

In a previous episode with guest Jhill Seraphina, we discussed the book Find a Husband After 35: Using What I Learned at Harvard Business School by Rachel Greenwald. In this episode, Barbie, Nick, and Dating Coach Kristin Sokol, go through how these principles apply...

Find a Husband After 35: (Using What I Learned at Harvard Business School)

Barbie, Nick, Kristin Sokol, and Jhill Seraphina, discuss the best-selling book, Find a Husband After 35: What I learned in Harvard Business School by Rachael Greenwald.

Minisode #6 – Good, Bad, Cute dating stories

It’s time for another Minisode! This time we will be sharing some good, bad, and cute dating stories. Our guest for this episode is Jhill Seraphina, also known as Vibes of Light. We go through some awkward or bad dating stories, some good ones, and some adorably cute and snuggly dating stories. Join us for a fun and quick shot of Barbie Does Dating.

Psychology of First Impressions

The Psychology of First Impressions is a complicated but interesting topic when considered in light of dating. Online dating, in person dating, on the phone, or text, there are many openings for first impressions. Some research shows that you only have 3 seconds to...

Why Don’t Men Ask Questions On Dates?

Why don't men ask questions on dates? Why don't women ask questions on dates? Is asking questions really THAT hard? And if someone doesn't ask really good questions is THAT a deal breaker? Barbie, Nick, and dating coach Kristin Sokol discuss the various experiences...

Can’t Buy Me Love – Using a Matchmaker in Dating

On this episode, we are joined by Catherine who courageously came on to talk about her experience using a paid matchmaking service. Learn some of the principles of what you should expect from a matchmaking service, both as a man or a woman (and they are different)....

Cuffing Season is here!

Cuffing Season is upon us! Don't know what cuffing season is? That's okay, Steve and Nick don't either. On this episode, we will cuff the crap out of things and make sure you are cuff-ready. This episode is so cuffing great you won't cuffing believe it.

ADHD and Dating

Do you or someone you have dated experience some level of ADHD? Do you even know what ADHD really is, or do you think ADHD people are hyperactive and immature? Have you had a relationship NOT work because of the impact of ADHD? There are so many ways that ADHD impacts dating in both positive and…challenging ways. You can have rich relationships as a person with ADHD, or if your significant other or person you are hoping to date has ADHD, there are things you need to know in order to have a more rich and rewarding relationship.

In this episode, we are joined by Kylee Shields and Heidi Galieti, who, along with host Barbie Berg, are diagnosed with ADHD and share their experience and insight. 

Dating Multiple People – Is it wrong? Is it good?

Imagine the first time you go on a date and your date says, "I want to be upfront, I am seeing multiple people." How do you respond? Are you cool with it? Are you bothered by it? Are you sort of envious of people who are seeing multiple people? On this episode,...

Dating with Intention

What does it mean to "date with intention?" What is so scary about dating with the goal of getting married? What would change for you if you dating with specific intention to make the relationship work? This and so many more questions we explore on this episode of...

We’re Back!

It has been a pandemic since we last released an episode, but we are back for season 2 of Barbie Does Dating! Check out what has happened to our hosts since our last episode...and what hasn't happened. We also tease out some of what to expect in this coming season of...