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Sounds Fake But Okay

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A podcast where an aromantic asexual girl and a biromantic demisexual girl talk about all things to do with love, relationships, sexuality, and pretty much anything else that they just don't understand.
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Nix (she/they) gives advice from her neuroqueer anti-capitalist perspective. Like talking to your favorite aunt...if that aunt were a tired, disabled, autistic, anarcho-communist 😘
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On Dating Intentionally, host and dating expert Talia Koren helps listeners date with confidence and have fun in the process! Listen for tips on using dating apps with success, how to navigate relationship milestones and for real life dating stories.
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A smorgasbord of pop culture delights! You never know what you're gonna get but it will be a satisfying meal! Random Chatterings is a biweekly pop culture podcast hosted by LA trans enby Arlill Rodriguez. Whether it's a broad look at pop culture with a guest or a deep-dive into specific media, our podcast will be both entertaining and informative for our listeners! New episodes every other Saturday of the month! Album art created by Julian Taylor.
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Here we will be talking about love (in its simplicity and complication), sex of course, consent, sexuality, as we find them written in books. I am excited about this and I hope that you are a bit curious to see where these conversations take us.
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Join Hannah Witton and some very special guests as they discuss all things sex, relationships, dating and bodies in her new podcast, Doing It! In a series of frank, open & honest conversations guests talk about their personal experiences from periods and pregnancy to sex, disability and everything in between. Expect laughs, tears and some serious sex education.
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True Tea is a podcast by Kat Blaque, a woman sitting at the intersections of transness, blackness, kink, sex positivity and polyamory. In this podcast, she answers questions asked about the nuances of her life and also poses questions to her audience with a desire to learn. Sometimes she's right, sometimes she's wrong, but either way she's honest and that's the True Tea.
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Welcome home, bbs! The Live Your F*ck Yes Life podcast is your place for all things real talk & conscious conversations around shit that really f*cking matters. Come hang with Amanda Katherine (she/they) — queerdo, artist, author & somatic mentor — as she and her incredible guests center conversation around all things non traditional relationships, queer liberation, trauma recovery & beyond. You ready? Here we go.
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We get curious about all things gender, sex and sexuality, as well as relationships, feminism (the inclusive kind), mental health and kink, and all that makes us humans unique and diverse. From body positivity to body dysmorphia, it’s all welcome here. Come with us on a journey of inclusion, acceptance and respect. This podcast is for you if: • You're curious and want to learn more about experiences of gender outside the gender binary; • You are questioning your gender, or • You have a loved ...
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Hello from Greece! I'm on my honeymoon and thought this would be a great week to share an essential Dating Intentionally episode in case you missed it (or need to hear it again). This episode originally aired in November 2023. Are you grounded in dating? Listen and learn what staying grounded in dating even means and what happens when we get comple…
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This week we're talking all about PDA and just how much Sarah hates it no matter what. Also please write Vote FWD letters with Sarah or else she'll cry and think you hate democracy. Write Vote FWD Letters With Us: https://votefwd.org/goal-page/soundsfakepod Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt ww…
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In this episode, you’ll hear from Shani Silver, a podcaster and author of A Single Revolution: Don't Look For a Match—Light One. We talk about singlehood, dating apps, and the balance between wanting to be single and wanting a partner. You’ll hear about how Shani changed her perspective on dating and being single. Shani also provides a ton of tips …
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Send us a text In this timely episode, Nix dives into the world of celebrity endorsements and their influence, or lack thereof, on U.S. presidential elections by comparing and contrasting Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris vs Chappell Roan's refusal to endorse anyone, the public response to each, and my thoughts about it all. I also discus…
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In this episode, I answer five dating dilemmas from listeners. Thanks to everyone who submitted dating dilemmas! How to date when you have a checklist and don't want to waste time How to deal with crazy schedules in early dating What to do when they suddenly end it, even though it was great What to do when your date has no follow-through How to dea…
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Hey what's up hello! Once again we are in the Reddit and Am I The Asshole trenches. Content Notice: Discussions of gun violence, abuse, and police Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-pt-13 Write Vote FWD Letters With Us: https://votefwd.org/goal-page/soundsfakepod Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @sound…
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In this episode, you’ll hear from Lily Womble, a feminist dating coach and author of Thank You More Please. We talk about being a decision maker in your love life, self trust, and digging deeper to find what you really want. You’ll hear about how Lily adapted essence based preferences in her work. And Lily provides a ton of tips for folks who want …
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It's my wedding week! In this episode, I discuss how to know/decide that your partner is the one - meaning the person you will be with long-term and/or get married to. Even if you don't want to get married, this episode will walk you through the factors of deciding if the person you're with is someone you want to be with for the long haul. I addres…
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Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about unconditional love - Is it real? Should it exist? What problems does it cause? We also talk a lot about hell. I don't know man. You know how this podcast is. Content Warnings: discussion of school shootings Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/unconditional-love Shop our Bookshop.org she…
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In this episode, you’ll hear from Whitni Miller, a couples’ intimacy coach and sex educator. We talk about desire discrepancy, speaking up during sex, and keeping it spicy in the bedroom. You’ll hear about how Whitni helps clients with different levels of desire start the conversation and work through it together. And Whitni provides a ton of tips …
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Send us a text PLEASE HELP MARCELLUS WILLIAMS: savemarcellus.org. He will be executed on Sept. 24th, 2024 if we can't convince Gov. Parson of Missouri to stop it. Please call, email, post, and share. In the main episode, Nic talks about the current presidential election and how Democrats are playing chicken with voters, attempting to win over Repub…
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In this episode, you'll get advice for starting and maintaining a long-distance relationship. I included advice from listeners who have successfully dated someone long distance, as well as advice from my own experience doing long distance for a year in my last relationship. You'll hear about how it works in the early stages of dating and how to str…
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Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about heterosexual men, and how actually... homoerotic they are? Content notice: Brief mentions of sexual assault Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/cishet-men-are-homoerotic Shop our Bookshop.org shelves: bookshop.org/shop/soundsfakepod Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @sound…
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In this episode, you'll hear from Ella Dawson, a writer and author, talk about what it’s like dating after leaving an abusive relationship and being diagnosed with an STI. She has made it her mission to break the stigma around herpes and other STIs because they’re a lot more common than you’d think. In this episode, Ella explains how to bring up ST…
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I believe dating can be fun. In this episode, you'll hear eight different ways to enjoy the process more so you can stop deleting and redownloading dating apps every month. Some of these tips are practical, like tweaking your pre-date routine. And some tips are more about your mindset, like why you need to stop trying to be liked. I also included a…
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Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about our famous "Don't Should" life philosophy. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-dont-should-philosophy Rock the Don't Should sweatshirt: www.soundsfakepod.com/shop/dont-should-sweatshirt Shop our Bookshop.org shelves: bookshop.org/shop/soundsfakepod Donate: patreon.com/soundsfa…
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In this episode, you'll hear from Celia Gurney, a writer and creator who covers demisexuality and asexuality. We get into Celia's journey and how she discovered demisexuality, different resources that helped her along the way, and different levels of attraction. You'll hear about primary attraction vs. secondary attraction and how to approach datin…
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Get ready to be inspired! In this special episode (yay 101 episodes!), you'll hear from 5 members of this community about how they've found success in their dating lives. Success in dating is NOT just about finding a relationship (or whatever you're looking for). We can define it however we want. I'm so excited to have made it to over 100 episodes …
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In this episode, you'll hear from a Dating Intentionally listener named Sara who decided to take her future into her own hands and start a family on her own before meeting her fiance on Bumble. Sara walk us through how she decided to have a child on her own at age 40, then through her experience dating (even though it was so short - she met her fia…
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In this episode, you'll learn about the most important thing you can do while single if you want to enjoy dating and learn how to detach from the outcome: embracing your life without a partner. I talk about how to date NATO (not attached to the outcome) and the major steps you can take to lower the stakes in your dating life. I speak from experienc…
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Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about sexuality (and gender) are fluid, the idea of being "born this way" and honestly a lot about coconut trees. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/sexuality-is-fluid Virgin Radio Pridecast Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Cb6mSudbWXnRSdRgqCsPp?si=fe0fcd6bbe894442 Donate: pa…
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In this episode, you'll hear from Jemma Sbeg, the host of The Psychology Of Your 20's! We get into the psychology behind comparison and feeling behind, the paradox of choice and dating apps and navigating dating in hook up culture. Jemma shares the top two things daters need to be focused on if they want to get into a relationship, and tips for wha…
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Let's say you meet someone you hit it off with, but they say they're not sure what they want. Or they're going through a lot and they can't focus on dating. Or they want to commit, but they're scared. Do you wait? Or do you move on? This episode breaks down when to walk and when to wait, and how to navigate conversations that come up in this sticky…
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Hey what's up hello! You know that time it is. The artist formerly known as Am I the Asshole is back — this week we come to you with Reddit stories of all sorts, and also a Google review for some reason. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-aita-12 ELLE article: https://www.elle.com/life-love/sex-relationships/a6…
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If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: Amisia, Misogyny, Parental Abuse In this month’s special podcast, not in time for Pride, Arlill talks abo…
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I'm so excited to bring you this highly requested episode topic: dating in a bigger body! Jasmine King, a plus-sized dater and the founder of Jas Explains, provides incredible insight, tips and mindset shifts for those who want to get the most out of dating, but fear their body size holds them back. Jasmine and I dive deep into how to build confide…
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Is it just lust or something more? Do you really like them, or just the idea of them? In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between infatuation and genuine connection so you know when something is real (and when it's more of a fantasy). You'll also learn how to avoid infatuation and create connections that last. At the end, I share my b…
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Hey what's up hello! This week we are talking about trad wives by way of the Ballerina Farm controversy. What are they? Why are they? Are they okay??? Content Notice: Mentions of miscarriage Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/trad-wives-and-ballerina-farm The Times Article: https://www.thetimes.com/magazines/the-sunday-times-maga…
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What if you could take the pressure off yourself to start a family by a certain age? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Srini Reddy at Spring Fertility all about freezing your eggs, how it works and what to consider if you're thinking about doing it. I learned so much in this episode and love that there are so many options available when thinking abo…
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Isn't it so annoying when you hit it off with someone, and the connection suddenly dies? Or when a whole month goes by between your first and second date due to mismatched schedules? Keeping momentum is one of the many challenges in early dating. In this episode, learn how to keep the momentum going and why it's key to going from dating to getting …
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Hey what's up hello! We are back and ready to utilize our hard-earned PhDs in yappology. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/yapping Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book…
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In this episode, I discuss making friends and building community as an adult with Rachel Saslaw, the founder of StoryTell. She also happens to be my childhood best friend! We talk about the difference between community and friends, how to be open to new platonic connections and the various ways Rachel has made new friends in cities that she has liv…
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Are you obsessed with figuring out if your crush or date likes you back? Do you find yourself spiraling over someone who's sending mixed signals? This is the episode for you. I'm breaking down why we need to focus more on ourselves (our emotions, actions, and experiences) than on the other person's behavior in early dating. I provide tips on how to…
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In today's episode, I talk to Todd Baratz, LMHC, about the importance of self-awareness, why it's more than okay to be clingy in dating and relationships, and how our dating checklists hold us back from intimacy. We also discuss how we make dating more challenging for ourselves and how to focus our energy on analyzing other people's behavior inward…
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You've heard of the slow burn, but how do you take it slow in dating? This episode covers 10 of the most effective tips for taking it slow in early dating and not rushing the process. At the end of the episode, I discuss dating dilemmas such as asking for gifts in a relationship and dealing with a lack of physical affection. Submit a dating dilemma…
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In this episode, you'll hear Matchmaker Maria and I get into a ton of topics, from social media's effect on today's dating culture to whether or not my fiance and I should combine finances. We talk about online dating, meeting people IRL and a lot about how her company's matchmaking services work. We also got into Maria's 12 Date Rule, Green Dress …
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If there's one mistake to avoid in early dating, it's following each other too early. In this episode, I explain why it's best to wait to connect on social media, how it amplifies our anxieties, and how it breeds miscommunication. I also share best practices for navigating connecting on social media in the early dating stages and how to talk about …
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In this eye-opening conversation with writer Jessica Slice, you'll learn what it's like to date with a disability and chronic illness. We get into so much in this episode, like when to disclose a disability, tips for using dating apps, where dating apps fall short when it comes to inclusivity for disabled folks and tips for what to do when you enco…
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So, after a few months of listening to this podcast, you find yourself in a new relationship. Yay! Now, what do you do? This episode is about the four main things to focus on in the early stages of a new relationship after you've decided to officially become a couple. Listen and learn how to make the most of the honeymoon phase and keep learning ab…
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What kinds of questions are you asking on dates, and are they the kind that will help your date open up? In this episode, I talk to Topaz Adizes, Founder of The Skin Deep and creator of the Emmy award-winning series {The And} about how to have deeper, more intimate conversations. We get into the types of questions that lead to deeper conversations,…
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Anshar Seraphim is a consultant, trainer, speaker, and neurodiversity advocate. Anshar likes they/them pronouns, but because they present as male, they don't really mind he/him. They identify as non-binary, because of their lack of exposure to gender constructs as an autistic person. Find out what that means to Anshar in this episode. We also talk …
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If dating were easy, this podcast probably wouldn't exist. This episode is packed with reminders and mindset shifts to help you stay positive on your dating journey, even when you keep striking out. I discuss believing vs. hoping, checking our own expectations, and examining the reality of what's actually happening in your dating life, despite how …
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Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about common romance fiction tropes, try to decide if they would actually work in real life, and decide how we would react if one of our friends was in an IRL romance trope. See you again in August!!! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/do-romance-tropes-actually-work-in-real-life Donate: pat…
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It's always so interesting to hear dating advice from a different perspective. This episode features Blaine Anderson, the founder of Dating By Blaine who was recently featured on Shark Tank! Blaine spills the tea on what men look for on women's profiles on dating apps, why they're hesitant to approach women in public and what women can do to be mor…
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I'm switching it up this week with a new format! I answer five of your dating dilemmas. Submit your dating dilemma below to have a chance of getting it answered on the pod! In this episode, I answer questions about needing more words of affirmation, making the decision to pursue single parenthood in your mid-30s, how to define the relationship, dea…
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Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about ~aspec awakenings~ and our own SFBO lore. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/aspec-origin-stories Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com…
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Shame holds us back from what we truly want and need in dating, sex, and relationships. Jessica Stahl shares how she transformed her shame into something else - something way more empowering in the form of a feminist cartoon named Vanillacooldance, which takes on taboos around female sexual pleasure, normalizing bodies, speaking up for yourself in …
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You've done so much healing work, so why do you still feel so emotionally triggered? In this episode, I get into why you still feel so emotionally triggered in some situations, despite all the work you've done on yourself and how to manage it in a relationship. I talk a lot about what has triggered me in my current relationship and how I deal with …
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