Best Ilana Dunn Podcasts (2024)

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"How I Became Securely Attached" 51:18

4h ago51:18

51:18

I'm joined by Lok, a 37 year old male living in Boston, Massachusetts. Lok joins the podcast to share his experience going from a disorganized attachment style to secrely attached. He opens up about how at times he felt overly anxious and other times feeling overly avoidant, and what steps he took to work on himself and get to a place where he's co…

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Taking Back Your Life After The Breakup 1:10:31

2d ago1:10:31

1:10:31

My friend (and a woman I have looked up to for a literal decade) Kelley Fox joins us for an inspiring conversation on dealing with burnout, overcoming heartbreak, and navigating breakups. She shares her journey of being true to herself, offering insights on dating English men and her personal evolution from being anxiously attached to securely atta…

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"1000 Invisible Strings" 50:53

7d ago50:53

50:53

In this episode, our guest shares a joyful dating journey with her boyfriend that made her believe in the invisible string theory. They recount how growing up in neighboring towns on Long Island and sharing many mutual connections led to their eventual meeting on Hinge in January 2022. Despite numerous past connections, including appearing in the s…

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How to Meet Someone IRL with Liv Schreiber 1:02:43

9d ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Liv Schreiber, Founder of Hot and Social, joins us for an inspiring conversation on embracing authenticity and living unapologetically. She shares her journey of being true to herself, offering insights on confidently approaching someone in person and recounting the serendipitous moment of meeting her now-boyfriend in an elevator. She discusses str…

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"My Transcontinental Movie-Worthy Romance" 41:58

14d ago41:58

41:58

In this episode, I'm joined by a woman who shares her experience of a transformative long-distance relationship spanning continents between Sweden and the US. She opens up about how they met and started their relationship, the challenges and joys of maintaining a connection across such distances, their journey over three years, and how the relation…

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“I Got Cheated On By A Homeless Man” 1:02:53

17d ago1:02:53

1:02:53

My friend and fitness instructor extraordinaire, Jill Goodtree, joins the pod today to open up about her multiple experiences getting cheated on and how she bounced back from each of them. Jill shares how she has created a life that she loves and how she would have to meet someone who really adds to her already filled cup in order to move forward w…

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"All I Wanted Was To Be Wanted" 58:39

22d ago58:39

58:39

TW: Sexual assault I'm joined by Rafaella, a 23-year-old who opens up about entering a relationship during a phase of her life where she felt like she wasn't enough for someone to want to be with her. We hear how her insecurities led to unhealthy relationship patterns unfolding, including her being manipulated and emotionally and physically abused.…

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How To Improve Your Relationship With Yourself 45:11

24d ago45:11

45:11

Marianna Cuomo Maier, Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Founder of Grata Wellness, is here to help us learn how to thrive, not just survive. We discuss how we're all operating on autopilot and why it's so important to figure out what we want our lives to feel and look like. We chat about little changes we can make in our daily lives to …

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142: What REALLY Went Down on Love Undercover + How To Get on Reality TV with Ashley Cornetta 55:43

28d ago55:43

55:43

did I mention I went on Peacock's Love Undercover? today I'm joined by one of my best friends and previous guest, Ashley Cornetta, to dish out all things related to Peacock's new dating show and what tea was spilled when the cast was reunited for the first time at the premiere party throughout the episode we talk about: how to get on reality tv the…

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"Embracing My Values While Dating" 51:18

29d ago51:18

51:18

In this episode, I'm joined by Anna, a 28-year-old living in Calgary, Alberta. She dives into her journey of self-discovery and the challenges she's faced along the way. From dealing with breakups to navigating the dating scene with caution and staying true to her values. We also explore her experiences grappling with confusion around sexuality and…

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WE'RE MARRIED!! 1:13:22

1M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

I'M MARRIED!! Today, my husband Jake joins me to recap our wedding weekend—from the nerves and hiccups to the sweetest moments and tears of joy. We spill all the tea about our rehearsal dinner speeches, the heartfelt moments from our ceremony, the joyous celebrations at our reception, and the epic after-party that kept the festivities going. Plus, …

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“My Family Was So Messed Up, I Thought I’d Never Find My Person” 47:28

1M ago47:28

47:28

I'm joined by Danielle, a 31-year-old woman living in LA, who opens up about the trauma she went through due to her alcoholic father. She shares how she believed nobody would want to be with her because of what her family was like, and as a result, she closed herself off to finding love. We hear how she moved to Los Angeles to get a fresh start and…

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10 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Single Self 58:55

1M ago58:55

58:55

On this solo episode, I open up about what I wish I could tell my younger, single, struggling self. I share insight from my experiences as a dater, dating coach, friend, and fiancé. We discuss knowing your worth, not letting someone’s disinterest impact how you view yourself, mindsets to approach dating with, future tripping, fixing people, and so …

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Can Guys and Girls Be "Just Friends?" 54:54

1M ago54:54

54:54

My friends Sammy and Glenn met as coworkers and became close “friends with nonsexual benefits.” Sammy and Glenn share how they’ve helped each other naviate dating situations by providing the perspective of the opposite gender, talking one another off the ledge when they’re spiraling, and hyping each other up IRL. We hear how they’ve grown as daters…

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How We Knew They Were "The One" 52:37

1M ago52:37

52:37

Jen Lauren is back on the pod and this time, she’s engaged. We’re commiserating about wedding planning, discussing how to set and maintain boundaries, and appreciating the little things about our relationships. We answer your questions about how we know our fiancés were the one, how we balance(d) our side jobs with our full time jobs, and how we re…

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"We Met & Broke Up At Work" 44:29

2M ago44:29

44:29

I’m joined by a 30 year old woman who opens up about spending a year and a half in a tumultuous on again, off again situationship with someone she met at work. She shares how things went from being blissful to confusing overnight, and how she never knew which version of him she would get when she would walk into work or spend time with him. We hear…

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What Working With Couples Before Their Wedding Is Really Like 53:45

2M ago53:45

53:45

Maya Sank (AKA Maya Moves AKA wedding dance instructor extraordinaire) joins the podcast today to share her experiences working with couples before they walk down the aisle. We hear what dynamics Maya sees among her clients, what it’s like working with bridezillas and groomzillas, and what qualities she sees amongst couples she admires. We hear how…

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"BRCA Means Planning Your Whole Future at 26" 43:01

2M ago43:01

43:01

Emily Kellman (27) opens up about how finding out that she is a BRCA1 gene mutation carrier has impacted her life. She shares what the testing process was like and how she felt when she “tested positive.” We hear how she, her family, and her doctors worked together to determine the best path forward, and what her fears and anxieties have been like …

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141: A Deep Cut: How YouTubers, Tumblr + One Direction Made Us All Delulu with Cait Kenney 58:14

2M ago58:14

58:14

would you believe me if I said I cried, laughed, and smiled like an idiot during this episode? this week, we have the pleasure of having Tumblr icon, professional stan, and fellow South Jersey native, Cait Kenney on the show! in more ways than one, we go through the pivotal moments of our youth through the timeline of the internet and how it shaped…

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Carley Fortune: Female Friendships, Right Person Wrong time, and Happy Endings 48:31

2M ago48:31

48:31

To celebrate the release of her new novel, “This Summer Will Be Different,” my favorite author Carley Fortune joins the podcast today! Carley and I chat about what we’ve learned about love and relationships from the characters and love stories in her three novels. We discuss how her childhood experiences shaped the characters and settings in her bo…

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“He’s Marrying (One Of) The Girls He Cheated On Me With” 52:00

2M ago52:00

52:00

I'm joined by a woman who opens up about how her nine-year relationship with her high school boyfriend that was filled with infidelity and emotional abuse finally came to an end. She shares how she held onto the idea of what the person she wanted him to be vs the person he was, along with how she became stronger because of what she went through. We…

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Stop Trying To Find "The One" with Jennifer Teplin, LCSW 54:01

2M ago54:01

54:01

I’m joined by Jennifer Teplin, LCSW and founder of Manhattan Wellness, joins the show to talk about how we can own that your 20s might not be the best time of your life, and that’s okay. We discuss the idea of who we thought we would be vs who we are, how to embrace where we’re at, and why you should never compare yourself to anyone else’s timeline…

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"9 Ways My Dating Mindset Has Changed" 45:54

2M ago45:54

45:54

I’m joined by a 25-year-old listener who is wise beyond her years. She shares the various ways her dating mindset has changed over the past year (which she documents in a note on her phone). I don’t want to spoil them, but if you listen to one thing this week, let it be this episode! Disrupt your anxious spirals with Presently Mindfulness Bracelets…

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140: I Went On A Reality Show + Was Kicked Off My Parents' Health Insurance 21:19

2M ago21:19

21:19

Clearly we've got a lot to catch up on! In this episode of In Your Twentys I'm giving y'all the run down of why I went MIA for the past month and a half. And for starters... I'm sorry for ghosting you. Throughout this episode we talk about: my vacation in Asia leaving my full-time job after almost three years the growing pains of starting a new job…

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Learning To Love Yourself (Or Like Yourself) with Kayla Kleinman 48:56

2M ago48:56

48:56

Kayla Kleinman, book lover, introvert, and realistic wellness content creator joins the SOP family today. Kayla and I chat about learning to be unapologetically yourself, the difference between being alone and being lonely, and how to differentiate your feelings vs. your anxiety. We chat living alone, enjoying your own company, saying no to plans y…

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“Being Single Has Been Life’s Most Unexpected Gift" 53:08

3M ago53:08

53:08

My friend Emily joins the podcast today to open up about taking a leap of faith and moving across the country. She shares the mindset that she had that allowed her to meet other people, say yes to everything, and create the life she wanted for herself. We discuss dating in NY vs LA, comparing yourself to your younger siblings, and making new friend…

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How To Manifest Your Future Partner 48:56

3M ago48:56

48:56

I’m joined by Carleigh Ferrante, writer and host of the dating and wellness podcast Mostly Balanced. Carleigh and I chat about how she went from being avoidant and fiercely independent to manifesting her now-boyfriend of over a year. We discuss how she maintained her independence in her relationship, why it’s important to look within when consideri…

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"He Wasn’t Capable of Loving Me" 52:22

3M ago52:22

52:22

On this Unfiltered, I’m joined by a woman who opens up about the year long relationship she was in where her boyfriend was unable to love her due to trauma from past relationships. She shares how he continuously told her he wanted to get there, how she remained patient, and how it became an elephant in the room and often prevented her from expressi…

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Getting Real About My Insecurities with My Brother Andrew 1:02:36

3M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

My oldest brother Andrew interviews me about my journey with Seeing Other People over the last few years. I open up about the imposter syndrome I've faced, my biggest challenges with my role, and what I fear people finding out about me. We discuss how I decided what parts of my life to reveal on the podcast, how I've grown from it over the years, a…

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How to Not Lose Yourself In Your Relationship 52:33

3M ago52:33

52:33

Ava Nouri, RD and host of the Loving Wellness podcast, joins us to discuss how to approach dating and relationships in a more loving and intentional way. Ava shares how relationships should be a vehicle for self-discovery and how we can stay in gratitude in our relationships and not take our partner for granted. We hear how Ava and her partner succ…

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Why You Should Stop Over-Romanticizing with Minaa B, LCSW 57:15

3M ago57:15

57:15

Minaa B, LCSW and author of Owning Our Struggles joins the show to share her expertise on healing and embracing our past experiences. We hear how everyone has something they can heal from and the accessible ways anyone can begin their healing journey. Minaa explains how we often contribute to our own suffering in dating by over romanticizing, and s…

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From Hopelessly Single to Happily In Love 54:01

3M ago54:01

54:01

Nearly 8 months after coming on the podcast to commiserate about being in a dating drought, Erica Shea is back on to share how she found her person and has built a happy and healthy relationship. Erica shares what changed for her in her dating life and mindset leading up to meeting him, their romcom-worthy meet-cute, and how going slow allowed her …

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The Red Flags I Repeatedly Ignored 57:14

3M ago57:14

57:14

I'm joined by Brianna McCabe, author of "The Red Flags I Repeatedly Ignored" to discuss why it's so important to consider our role in the things that happen to us. We chat about how our self-worth, friendships, and alcohol consumption all relate to the dating and relationship experiences we have, and why it's incredibly important to look within at …

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I Moved Abroad and Found Myself (& Found Love) 50:14

4M ago50:14

50:14

I'm joined by my childhood friend Jordan who made a sudden move from New York to Amsterdam, four years ago. Jordan shares why she took the risk to move to a new country, how her family and friends reacted to the news, and what it was like picking up and starting a new life in a new place. Jordan opens up about how she approached making friends, est…

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How To Accept The Timeline You're On 53:55

4M ago53:55

53:55

Emma Wilson, Life Coach and host of the Turning 30 Podcast, joins the show today! Emma and I discuss how to navigate feeling like you’re falling behind. We about the pressure we’ve felt at different phases of our lives to have it all figured out and get to that next stage, and why it’s so much better to wait for the right person rather than saying …

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“Overcoming My Body Image & Self Worth Insecurities” 1:07:01

4M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

TW: This episode may be triggering to those with sensitivities around eating disorders and body image. My friend Elana Rubin joins the show today to open up about how her struggle with disordered eating and body image has impacted her self-confidence, relationships, and dating life. She shares how a conversation with a boy when she was fourteen cha…

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Becoming Mentally and Physically Stronger Changes Your (Dating) Life 58:30

4M ago58:30

58:30

I’m joined by celebrity fitness trainer, Daniel McKenna, AKA The Irish Yank, to hear about how becoming mentally and physically stronger can transform your confidence and change your dating life. We discuss why fitness has the ability to get someone through a difficult time, and how to get yourself to go to the gym if you’re intimidated. Daniel sha…

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"Learning From Past Dating Mistakes" 48:54

4M ago48:54

48:54

On this week's Unfiltered episode, I’m joined by Mitchell, a 26-year from Minnesota who shares his experience starting a situation off casual, but later having it turn to more. We discuss how "box theory" doesn't account for how dynamic we are as individuals and how our feelings are constantly evolving. Mitchell opens up about learning from each da…

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What To Look For When Dating To Find a Life Partner 1:04:23

4M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Remi Stern, life coach, and her husband Jonathan are cohosts of the "You're Allowed to Hate Your Hubsand" podcast. Remi and Jonathan join the show to talk about what they were looking for when they met each other, the expectations vs. realities of marriage, and how they view marriage as a dedication vs. "work." Jonathan shares how he thinks women c…

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Are Guys Overthinking Everything, Too? 42:11

4M ago42:11

42:11

I'm joined by Jacob, a 28 year old in NYC who opens up about going from a tumultuous, long distance, on again off again relationship to now being one year into a healthy relationship with someone he met on Hinge. We hear what his frustrations were when navigating the apps for the first time, what stood out about his now-girlfriend's profile, and ho…

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139: What Y2K Movies Did (And Didn't!!) Teach Us About Our Twenties with Sydney Snell 51:26

4M ago51:26

51:26

the friends you make in your twenties can be the most impactful on your life, and that is a MEGA TRUE statement when it comes to today’s guest. listen as Sydney Snell (@sydneyysnell) and I, discuss how the movies we watched in our youth shaped us into the women we are today, traveling the world with your significant other for the first time, how po…

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First Date Conversations You Need To Be Having with Garin Flowers 49:27

4M ago49:27

49:27

I'm joined by Garin Flowers, writer, journalist, communications expert, and former Bachelorette contestant. We chat about how long you should wait to see if chemistry develops, how to talk about your values and dating goals on a first date, and whether or not a first-date kiss is a reflection on how the date actually went. Garin shares what he lear…

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"I Reconnected With My Ex After 17 Years & Learned THIS" 49:27

4M ago49:27

49:27

This weeks unfiltered guest joins us to open up about reconnecting with two people from her past, almost two decades later. She shares what she learned from the experience, what surprised her, and if she would recommend reaching out to your ex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How to Believe You're Good Enough For What You Want 50:57

5M ago50:57

50:57

TW: This episode may be triggering to those with sensitivities around eating disorders and body image. Dr. Rachel Goldman, PHD Psychologist and Speaker, joins the podcast to share her expertise on how to overcome some of the biggest challenges that women are facing when it comes to dating, self love, and confidence. We discuss the pressures that so…

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So You Don't Think You Have Time To Date? 57:01

5M ago57:01

57:01

My maid of honor Julia (!!!) and her fiancé Luke join the show to share their experiences dating while Julia went through medical school and now her residency. We hear what drew them to each other on Coffee Meets Bagel and how their app date turned into a livelong love story. We discuss what how their relationship changed when Julia became a med st…

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138: Who Are You Outside Of Your Job Title? Handling Layoffs, Explaining Gaps In Your Resume + Staying Out Of People’s Pockets! with Bre Taylor 46:07

5M ago46:07

46:07

this week i have the pleasure of having writer and friend, Bre Taylor on the pod! listen as we discuss the overbearing pressure of 'being successful' in our twenties, why your job shouldn't be your life's purpose, and how we handle unexpected pivots in our careers. full episode breakdown is below: The internships that got us to where we are in our …

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Stop Overcomplicating Your Dating Life 53:16

5M ago53:16

53:16

Talia Koren AKA @dating.intentionally and I sit down to discuss why dating is so damn hard and what steps we can take to make it suck less. We hear about Talia’s recent engagement, how she and her now-fiancé built a strong foundation, why she was dating other people when she met him, and how she gave a chance to someone who wasn’t her usual type. W…

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Healing From Toxicity & Learning Hard Truths 47:52

5M ago47:52

47:52

Kristina Kane, Actress and Host of Dirty Daytini, joins the show to discuss some hard truths she’s learned throughout dating. We discuss the differences in dating in LA vs NY, how we healed from toxic relationships, going after what we want, tailoring our profiles to help attract the right person, and more. Follow Kristina on Instagram @itskristina…

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How To Not Settle & The Key To Confidence with Victoria Alario 56:41

5M ago56:41

56:41

Victoria Alario, Confidence Coach and Host of For The Girls podcast, joins the Seeing Other People family today. We discuss what safety looks and feels like in a relationship, how to stop falling for a version of someone you created in your head, and why you need to focus on how you feel about them instead of how they feel about you. Victoria share…

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“I Had My First Kiss At 25" 49:23

5M ago49:23

49:23

I’m joined by Linda Panda, a DC-based woman in her mid thirties who opens up about how being raised in Utah with Asian parents impacted her dating life. She shares that while she didn’t have her first kiss until she was 25, a series of whirlwind romance stories would follow. We hear about her mindset with dating, how she’s approached meeting people…

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