Dear Shandy is a dating advice podcast where Sharleen Joynt and her husband Andy Levine answer your burning relationship questions from the perspective of a happily married couple. Sharleen and Andy are two fiercely independent people who are skeptical of love stories and don’t believe in fate, soulmates, or The One. So how did they wind up so happily married? They learned the dating lessons by living them. Get no-holds-barred, honest advice from two people who actually have what you want: a ...
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We Got A Dog!!! Shandy's Dog Adoption Story - Ep 310
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Shandy is officially on the Dawg Side! As you may know, 3 months ago we adopted a small dog named Ruby! We hadn't planned on doing a fur baby episode, but it came so hotly requested (and we were so touched by the enthusiasm!), we couldn't help but oblige. Today we're answering YOUR questions all about our pup, her adoption story, and whether or not…
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Q&A! Morality Check, What To Do When Your Friend Deserves Better, & A Travel Am-I-The-A-Hole Bonanza! - Ep 309
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It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! You met your boyfriend shortly after getting laid off—with a new job lined up, is it morally wrong to never tell him about the layoff? If you're single and sharing an Airbnb with couples and even some families, should you pay the same amount for a room in the rental, even if there's only …
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Heal Your Attachment Pattern With Eli Harwood, Aka @AttachmentNerd - Ep 308
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Attachment Styles are at the core of SO many relationship dynamics yet so few of us know much beyond "secure", "anxious", and "avoidant". Isn't it about time we learned WHY we behave the way we do so we can learn how to stop getting in our own way? We're thrilled today to be joined by Eli Harwood, aka @attachmentnerd , therapist, author, and attach…
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Q&A! Responding To Stupid Questions, Friend-less Fiancé, & To Wed Or Not To Wed? - Ep 307
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It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Is marriage necessary, or even at all what it's cracked up to be? If your partner struggles in the friendship department, how can you help? How should you respond to a question you hate being asked? And finally, an epic Am-I-The-Asshole question! Where does Shandy stand on unintentional d…
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Caller 📞 Session! "Is My Relationship Worth Saving?" - Ep 306
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Caller sessions are BACK, baby! This is our SECOND Caller episode of 2024 (!) and we're thrilled we're joined by a lovely (and lively!) caller named Erin. Erin, whose relationship began with beautifully romantic gesture. However, 2+ months in, there are still kinks that need ironing. Erin is quick to defend her boyfriend, but when are excuses just.…
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We're Officiants! Officiating Nick & Natalie Joy Viall's Wedding - Ep 305
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This episode is a surprise all around because Shandy had absolutely zero intention of recapping their experience officiating their friends' wedding. However, on Instagram you requested this with a fiery passion that couldn't be ignored! So today is all about Shandy as WEDDING OFFICIANTS! As you may know, on Saturday April 26th, 2024, Shandy officia…
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Q&A! Too Much Complaining, The Seed Of Resentment & Is "Boring" Healthy? - Ep 304
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It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you have a tumultuous relationship history, is "boring" maybe a good thing? If you feel yourself becoming resentful in your relationship because your sacrifices outnumber your partner's, what to do? And not one, not two, but THREE heavy-hitting platonic friendship questions! What does …
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The Genius Of Empathy With Dr. Judith Orloff - Ep 303
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At the heart of so many relationship questions we've received—and relationships in general—is a common thread: EMPATHY. This "healing force", as our esteemed guest calls it, has the power to not only heal our relationships with others, but with ourselves. So why do so few of us understand its powers? Today we're honored to be joined by THE foremost…
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GOLDEN DIVORCE?! Gerry Turner & Theresa Nist's Bombshell Announcement - Ep 302
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Just 3 weeks after our Love Fest with Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, the couple announced in a Good Morning America interview that, after only 3 months of marriage, they're getting divorced. Many of you wanted to hear our take on this bombshell news, particularly in the wake of such a recent Love Fest. So today, in a first-of-its-kind bonus episode…
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The School Of Dating With Matchmaker Maria (Part 2!) - Ep 301
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She's baaaack! For the first time ever, and by popular request, we've brought BACK a Hot Topic guest to pick up where we left off! Our first episode with Maria Avgitidis—4th generation matchmaker and host of the Ask A Matchmaker podcast—was such a hit that you asked for more! In case you missed our Confessions Of A Matchmaker episode with Maria, ak…
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Q&A! Competition In Friendship, High-Strung Low-Strung & Is "Nice" Enough? - Ep 300
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It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! How important is "niceness" in a partner, and is it enough? If you have a massive crush on someone out of town, how do you escalate from casual, sporadic dates to long-distance relationship? If you and your partner agree to boycott an establishment and he lies about having caved, is this …
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LOVE FEST! Charity Lawson & Dotun Olubeko Are A Dreamy Double Date - Ep 299
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It's GOLDEN Love Fest time! 🎉 Today Shandy is joined by a couple whose love story they are very familiar with, as Charity's season was hotly recapped here at Dear Shandy! The world fell in love with Charity & Dotun's relationship, and Shandy is thrilled to have them join for what can truly be described as a double date! Today Charity and Dotun give…
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Bachelor Recap: Finale | A Historic Bachelorette Crowning And The Twist That Never Was - Ep 298
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Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 28 recaps! Today we're breaking down the Finale and After The Final Rose! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://prose.com/DEARSHANDY for 50% off your first subscription order today! - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHANDY and download the ZocDoc app for FREE! - Go to https://www.skims.com and get free s…
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LOVE FEST! Gerry Turner & Theresa Nist Share Their Post-Golden Wedding Glow - Ep 297
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It's GOLDEN Love Fest time! 🎉 Today Shandy is joined by none other than the Golden Bachelor himself, Gerry Turner, and his blushing bride, Theresa Nist! The world stopped to watch these two fall in love late last year, then again when they tied the knot on live television in January, and Shandy is beyond thrilled to host this exclusive post-wedding…
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Bachelor Recap: Women Tell All | Pack Your Hammer & Your Olive Branch - Ep 296
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Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 28 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 10, aka Women Tell All! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://oakessentials.com and use promo code SHANDY15 for 15% off your first order plus a free gift! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! Time Stamps: 0:00…
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Love Is Blind Recap: Reunion | Like Sands Through The Hourglass - Ep 295
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By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind, Season 6! Today we're breaking down the Reunion! Thanks to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com:/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save up to 35%! - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save $50! - Go to https://p…
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Bachelor Recap: Ep 9 | Seeking The Fantasy in Fantasy Suites - Ep 294
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Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 28 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 9, aka Fantasy Suites! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.cbdistillery.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off! - Go to https://jennikayne.com and use code DEARSHANDY to get 15% off your first order! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com:/SHANDY and use code…
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Love Is Blind Recap: Ep 12 | One Wedding & A Funeral (The Finale) - Ep 293
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By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind, Season 6! Today we're breaking down the finale, episode 12! Thanks to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/SHANDY to save money and cancel unwanted subscriptions the easy way! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use our code SHANDY to get your first vis…
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Bachelor Recap: Ep 8 | Joey's Coming For Dinner (aka Hometowns) - Ep 292
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Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 28 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 8, aka Hometowns! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.factormeals.com/SHANDY50 and use code SHANDY50 for 50% off! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! Thanks to our Word Watch sponsor... - Go to https://…
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Love Is Blind Recap: Eps 10-11 | Chelsea, Jimmy & The Impending Zombie Apocalypse - Ep 291
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By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind, Season 6! Today we're breaking down the third Netflix release, episodes 10 and 11! Thanks to our sponsor... - Go to https://www.oneskin.co and use code SHANDY for 15% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 0:59 - Amy & Johnny 6:22 - AD & Clay 17:30 - Laura & Jeramey 24:50 - Sara…
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Bachelor Recap: Ep 7 | And Down The Hometown Stretch They Come - Ep 290
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Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 28 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 7! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.skims.com/SHANDY and get free shipping on orders over $75! - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHANDY and download the ZocDoc app for FREE! - Go to https://www.shopbeam.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY at checkout for u…
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Love Is Blind Recap: Eps 7-9 | The Good, The Bad & The Clingy - Ep 289
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By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind, Season 6! Today we're breaking down the second Netflix release, episodes 7-9! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 0:32 - Amy & Johnny 6:56 - Brittany & Kenneth 22:28 - AD & Clay 35:55 - Chelsea & Jimmy 48:59 - Jessica 51:59 - Chelsea & Jimmy, Cont’d 54:08 - Laura & Jeramey 1:05:48…
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Bachelor Recap: Ep 6 | Voulez Vous Faire Poutine Avec Moi - Ep 288
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Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 28 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 6! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com and use code SHANDY at checkout for an additional 15% off! - Go to https://www.cbdistillery.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off! - Go to https://quince.com/SHANDY for free shipping on your or…
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Love Is Blind Recap *PART 2*: Eps 1-6 | Jimmy Gets Out-Foxed - Ep 287
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Ask and you shall receive! By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind! Today we're breaking down the first release of season 6, meaning episodes 1-6. Because there is so much to cover, we're dividing this recap into two parts. This is part 2 of 2! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY fo…
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Love Is Blind Recap *PART 1*: Eps 1-6 | May The Pods Have Mercy - Ep 286
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Ask and you shall receive! By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind! Today we're breaking down the first release of season 6, meaning episodes 1-6. Because there is so much to cover, we're dividing this recap into two parts. This is part 1 of 2! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.babbel.com/DEARSHANDY to …
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