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Join Joel Poppert, affectionately known as "Poppy," and Emanuela Messineo, the "Italian Unicorn," on The Owning Alone Podcast, tailored for individuals aged 30-55 who are navigating non-traditional life paths. Whether you're single, divorced, globe trotting, or simply living beyond the 'white picket fence' ideal, this podcast is your haven for candid discussions about modern dating, solo empowerment, and normalizing how our generation is challenging the status quo in terms of how we choose t ...
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The Art of Lettings Things Go, Letting Be and Living Free!
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Send us a Text Message. Do you find it challenging to "let go" and allow things to unfold naturally without trying to control every situation? Join us for this post-4th of July episode, where Joel and Emanuela (E) delve into the lessons from Mel Robbins' "Let Them" philosophy and Mark Manson's "Let It Go" approach. We'll discuss how these philosoph…
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Love or Loneliness: Navigating the Pressure to Partner Up
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Send us a Text Message. How do you navigate the complex landscape of love and loneliness in a world full of societal pressures? In this heartfelt episode of Owning Alone, we ask ourselves, why is it so challenging to balance the desire for connection with the need for independence? We discuss the internal and external influences that create psychol…
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Candid Discussions about Denver's Mile-High Dating Situation ft. Hana Brownsell
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Send us a Text Message. Is Denver's dating scene really as wild as it seems? In today’s episode, we sit down with Hana Brownsell, a vibrant and accomplished real estate agent who has been navigating the Denver dating landscape for the past seven years. Hailing from St. Petersburg, Florida, Hana brings her spirited approach to life in Denver, where …
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Beyond Dads: Honoring Mentors and the Child-Free Path on Father’s Day
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for a deeply moving and insightful episode recorded live from Denver, CO, where we broaden the traditional Father’s Day celebration to honor not just dads, but all father figures and mentors. We celebrate the invaluable contributions of traditional dads as well as those who have become role models in unconventional w…
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Unlocking Personal Freedom through Authenticity and Self-Awareness
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how being true to yourself can transform your life? Discover the powerful connection between authenticity and self-awareness as Emanuela and Joel engage in an enlightening discussion about what it means to be authentic and how it impacts our lives. Drawing from definitions—including the Urban Dictionary—and per…
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Is Single and Dating Really that Much Fun? And Suggestions for Solo Summer Activities!
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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to reclaim your personal freedom this summer? Join us on Owning Alone as we explore the joys and challenges of single life and dating. Emanuela kicks things off by sharing her laid-back Memorial Day weekend filled with barbecues, home improvement projects, and a fun trip to Topgolf. Meanwhile, Joel recounts his…
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Conditioning Yourself to Identify and Process Emotions in Real-time
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Send us a Text Message. In our 19th episode, we not only share a laugh about confusing Memorial Day with Veterans Day, but also take a moment to honor the profound significance of these dates. Huddled within the enchanting walls of Emanuela's unicorn cave, we're thrilled to bring you a conversation that's as heartfelt as it is hilarious. Join us as…
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Swapping the White Picket Fence for Personal Freedom
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Send us a Text Message. Ever find yourself chuckling at the thought of life's expected milestones, like having kids or finding that 'perfect' partner, only to think, "Nope, not for me"? Well, you're in good company. Emanuella and I, peel back the curtain on our own journeys, sharing the realities and revelations we've found in forging paths less tr…
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First Date Planning, Dos and Don'ts and Jitter-Tits!
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered if your pre-date social media sleuthing borders on FBI-level intrusion, or if outfit repetition is a dating faux pas? Grab a seat in our digital den at Sasquatch Studios, where Emanuela and I dissect the frolics and facepalms of first dates with a generous helping of wit and a pinch of brutal honesty. We're div…
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A Discussion about the Noise in our Lives and How to Manage It
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Emanuela and Joel peel back the layers of everyday existence to examine the intricate dance of personal growth, relationships and the "noise" that ensues. We swap tales of how the noise in life impacts our lives, and how to defend against it by understanding our principals and convictions and having the cour…
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From Overseas to American Online Dating: Relationship Coach Justine Baruch tells all in the Love Laugh Lounge
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Send us a Text Message. Ever had a laugh-out-loud moment while navigating the maze of modern dating? Justine Baruch, fresh from a twenty-year stint overseas, joins me to share just that—and so much more—in a heart-to-heart on love, rejection, and everything in-between. Crack open the complexities of re-entering the American dating scene, as she bri…
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A Discussion about Self-Confidence, Dating Yourself and Taylor Swift
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Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself chuckling at the absurdity of grilling in a blizzard or dancing unabashedly to Taylor Swift regardless of your age? Well, my fellow goofballs, you're in for a treat. Poppy here, your hirsute hermit of hilarity, joined by the witty and Owning Alone's new Co-Host, Emanuela Messineo, and together we're teari…
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A Random Series of Wine Fueled Late-Night Reflections ft. Emanuela Messineo
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Send us a Text Message. Settle into your favorite nook with a glass of wine and join me, Poppy, along with my Owning Alone's favorite regular, Emanuela Messineo, for an intimate late-night conversation that dances through the delights and dilemmas of the single, 40-something lifestyle. Think of us as two friends unraveling the rich tapestry that is…
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Raves, Rejection and Body Positivity ft. Allie McFarland
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Send us a Text Message. Ever reminisce about the sweet, innocent days of teen romance and wonder where that simplicity went in the adult dating scene? Allie McFarland joins me in the Love Laugh Lounge to indulge in just that—plus, she brings her fun tales from the anime world, including a discussion about cosplay, fetishes and the quest for that sp…
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Adversity to Empowerment: Navigating Dyslexia, Narcissistic Abuse, and Personal Growth ft. Ellen Busch
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Send us a Text Message. I once believed that certain academic challenges were insurmountable, but Ellen Busch's story, shared in her memoir "Disempowered: How I Turned an Academic Death Sentence into My Life's Greatest Adventure," taught me the power of transformation. Her tale is not just one of conquering dyslexia, but of embracing life's adversi…
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Situationships, Drunk Dates and Unsolicited Pics ft. Kayla King in the Lounge
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Send us a Text Message. Ever stumbled upon a date that left you questioning the very fabric of reality? Kayla King joins us at the Love Laugh Lounge to swap such tales, leaving no stone unturned as we navigate the tempestuous seas of modern dating. From the outright comical to the downright sobering, we dissect the modern nuances of the dating scen…
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A Candid Chat about the Evolving Journey of Successful Woman ft. Alyssa Samuel
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on an enlightening journey with Alyssa Samuel, a seasoned corporate M&A attorney and all around boss of a woman! In our latest episode, Alyssa opens up about the triumphs and trials of a successful single woman navigating an evolving landscape. With a backdrop of her academic tenure at Denver University Sturm College …
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What It Means to Embrace Solitude, ft. Blake Roberts, LPC, MA
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by Blake Roberts, LPC, MA, a practicing psychotherapist of nearly 30 years, where we dive deep into the topic of solitude. We get into topics such the relationship between solitude, isolationism, and loneliness. We debate whether loneliness is an emotion, a state of being or both and how it relat…
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Just Two Middle Aged Male Unicorns Discussing Modern Dating
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dallas’s very own Scott Fischer, host of The Single Dads Podcast joins me in the Lounge to share in Dating Festivus, airing of our dating grievances for the world to enjoy, all while dishing out a handful of biased dating advice for the benefit of y’all. Scott graciously shares some war stories from the Dall…
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Overcoming Adversity and Living a Meaningful Life ft. Scott Fischer
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by the Co-Host of The Single Dads Podcast, Scott Fischer, where he opens up about his journey as a man and single father after losing both his mother at an early age followed by losing his wife, the love of his life, to cancer when their son was only 5 years old. His story is one of not just over…
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Myself, My Journey and Why The Owning Alone Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. In this solo recording, I humbly lay myself out there, and open up about why I have started The Owning Alone Podcast and help provide a bit of my background on myself and how I came to starting this Podcast. I lay out the framework of the podcast, who it is directed at, why it is important today in modern times, then get int…
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Zillennial vs Xennial Dating and D1 Babies
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Send us a Text Message. On this Valentine’s special of The Love Laugh Lounge I am joined by 28 y/o, Miranda Hickman, a Zillennial and fellow cusper. You won’t stop laughing as we compare and contrast dating experience across our separate generations, and I attempt give her hope that most men will eventually grow up. She shares her “icks,” and a det…
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Mr: Hemp: Interview with a Modern Renaissance Man
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Send us a Text Message. Description: Recorded live from Pasadena, CA, I was given the distinct pleasure to interview my good friend and mentor, Michael Bowman. Born and raised in rural eastern Colorado, Mike is as close as it gets to a modern-day renaissance man. He is a father, grandfather, farmer, climate change and agricultural hemp lobbyist, mo…
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My Ex-Wife Dares to Join the Lounge
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Send us a Text Message. In this premiere of The Love Laugh Lounge, the comedic sub-series of the Owning Alone Podcast, I am joined by lovely ex-wife, Lauren Palumbo, where share war-stories of our online dating experiences both pre and post-divorce, share in some of the all but too familiar banter and get into the topic of gender roles between men …
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Send us a Text Message. With this series premiere, I am joined by my good friend Emanuela Messineo, a Denver based personal coach, and woman in her early 40’s who opens up about her earlier struggles with being a chronic people pleaser and the work she has done to build awareness around it and take back control. We also dive into discussions about:…
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