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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)....

30 Day Dating Challenge – Up your dating game!

The Barbie Does Dating Podcast 30 Day Dating Challenge is a way a select group of people are choosing to up their dating game. Learn about what the challenge is, and how it’s going!

Accountability in Dating

Follow-up episode within our 30-day dating challenge. We discuss the idea and role of being accountable for dating. How to have courage in the dating process where you learn to not give up, but owning what you are doing--good and bad.

Dating During the Holidays – Avoid the Christmas Depression

Dating during the holidays can be a time of great rejoicing, romantic expectations being met, or it can be depressing, lonely, and sad. In this episode, Barbie, Steve, and Nick talk about dating during the holidays, as well as ways to avoid feeling that single-time blues.

Dating as or with a return missionary

Dating as or with a Return Missionary is a very real part of the readjusting process for those finishing a full-time mission. For those that haven’t served a mission, dating a return missionary can be an adjustment, if not a unique experience. This episode is a great resource for making it through the dating process successfully.

Story Time Episode – “The date was good until _______”

Dating stories are fun. Listeners to the podcast and fans on social media share dating stories based on the premise “The date was good (or fine) until ___________________(fill in the blank).”

What’s Creepy?

What's creepy in dating? There are so many things that people call "creepy" but are they really? How to help determine if something is truly creepy or not.

Do Similar Hobbies Matter?

On this episode we will discuss if having similar hobbies really matters in dating, and in marriage.  Can you guess the main reason Barbie gets rejected on dating sites??  And don’t forget to listen for Nick’s weekly sage wisdom, it’s good.