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  • Until We Flirt Again ...
    Nov 7 2025

    Byeeeee!

    Just kidding ... sort of!

    In what is a farewell episode for Flirtations, I must share that the show is taking a pause for the foreseeable future.

    In what was a difficult decision for the Flirt Board (me and my cat, Sugar), we're gonna unplug the mic for a minute.

    I can't thank you all enough for all of your streams and support of the Flirtcast, and I promise to come back with new episodes!

    It's been a life changing experience to bring you each of these conversations, and I thank you so much for listening to and sharing the show!

    All the episodes will continue to stream and the socials will continue to be active. I'll still be posting new things to your feeds and talking about all things flirting and dating!

    Inside this episode, I'll share more about why the show is taking a breather, where I'm at in my life (perhaps oversharing, I don't know!), and what's coming next.

    I'm so proud of this show and hope each episode inspires you to be your flirtiest self ever - and discover entirely new things about yourself along the way!

    💗 Happy flirting!

    About your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

    As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage.

    Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self.

    His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal.

    You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

    Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee!

    Take the FREE Flirt Styles Quiz

    Get INSTANT ACCESS to my anti-anxiety flirting and dating guide

    Download my FLIRTING AND TEXTING CONVERSATION GUIDE

    Grab my FREE Dating App Survival handbook

    Book your 1:1 Flirting Audit

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    26 min
  • 148. The Love Episode with Shaun Galanos (fall flashback!)
    Oct 31 2025

    It’s the LOVE episode of Flirtations y’all, with Shaun Galanos!

    The creator behind @thelovedrive and co-host of the “We Can Do Better” podcast is on the show to take us on a journey as we talk about love!

    Along the way, we’ll answer questions like, “what is love?” “How can we create more of it in our lives?” Whether you're dating, in a relationship, not really looking, or maybe just confused about it all, love is a universal energy that is part of all our relationships, including the one with ourselves!

    We’ll also share some common obstacles that hold us back from fully embracing love, and what we can do to be more open to the experience in dating and in our relationships. We’ve also got a discussion on one of the biggest questions in dating, when to say "I love you," offering tips on when and how to express this feeling!

    Finally, Shaun spills some of his best flirting tips, strategies to strike up a conversation, and ways to make the first move! And who should make the first move, anyway? Shaun has an answer!

    You don’t wanna miss this episode as we explore love and its many dimensions! Let’s go!

    *originally aired December 8, 2024*

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

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    Download my FLIRTING AND TEXTING CONVERSATION GUIDE

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    Book your 1:1 Flirting Audit

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    About our guest: Shaun Galanos is a speaker & coach who helps people have better, more loving relationships through open, honest, and playful communication.

    While his formal background is in interpersonal communication and personal and professional coaching, most of his teachings come from his experiences trying to build healthy relationships with those around him and years of personal therapy.

    Hosting experts on his podcast, creating endless Q&A reels on Instagram, and coaching people through his courses and workshops have also informed how he empowers folks to communicate openly, honestly, and playfully about their sex and love life.

    You can connect with Shaun learn more about his work on his Substack and Instagram!

    About your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

    As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage.

    Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self.

    His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal.

    You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

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    56 min
  • 147. 104 Dates Later: A Single Parent's Guide to Dating with Heidi Friedman
    Oct 27 2025
    Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Heidi Friedman to the show, author of the book Love Lessons: 104 Dates and the Stories That Led Me to True Love. After her divorce and stepping into life as a single parent, Heidi woke up one morning shortly after her fortieth birthday with a realization: she wasn’t sure she’d ever experienced romantic love. So, she set out on a journey — one that would take her on 104 dates, and we’re going to hear about some of those experiences today. We’ll talk about dating after divorce, dating as a single parent, and what it means to find love. We explore the fears, the logistics, the judgment, and the hope — and how even after the loss of a previous life, love can still surprise you. Because dating in your 40s isn’t about starting over — it’s about beginning again. Which is kind of the same thing, but you get it! Alright Flirties, let’s do this, and meet Heidi! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! Take the FREE Flirt Styles Quiz Get INSTANT ACCESS to my anti-anxiety flirting and dating guide Download my FLIRTING AND TEXTING CONVERSATION GUIDE Grab my FREE Dating App Survival handbook Book your 1:1 Flirting Audit Ask the Flirt Coach About our guest: Heidi B. Friedman, formerly Goldstein and born Eisman, is a successful attorney and partner at a large law firm specializing in all areas of environmental law and environmental, social and governance (ESG) based counseling. Love Lessons is her first book, but Heidi has written regularly for Bloomberg, Law 360, and other publications related to her professional life and experience as a female lawyer. Heidi lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, with her husband Will, and their joint baby, Felix, a cur mix they rescued. Will is Heidi's do-over after being single for almost 10 years and surviving 104 dates. Heidi has four children. Two children she birthed, Morgan (25) and Zach (21) and two are her bonus children, Max (28) and Ben (26). Heidi and Will greatly enjoy traveling as well as spending time with friends. Heidi likes walks around Shaker Lakes, her time at yoga and Pilates, and date nights at a bar with Will. In her life, she has a strong network of amazing women who she treasures and who provide support, guidance and company for drinking wine. You can follow Heidi on Instagram and check out the I Love You More podcast on Apple. About your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.
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    51 min
  • 146. Big Sister Dating Advice + Dating Q&A with Tisia Saffold (fall flashback!)
    Oct 24 2025
    On this episode of Flirtations, we're joined by dating coach and entrepreneur Tisia Saffold who is going to spill the dating tea with us and share all the big sister dating advice you wish you knew, but maybe haven't heard before ... until now! Here's what you can expect from this episode: Why you can’t date potential (and the mindset shift you need right now if you are)How to choose yourself vs. waiting to be “chosen” in datingHow to date with detachment, manage your emotions and anxiety, and be less reactiveWhat about asking "what are we," early on, is this a good idea?How can you know if you're being lead on?What is cheap communication currency? (and why watching your stories doesn’t mean anything)What is the uno reverse card in dating? And how can you use it to gain your power back?You're dating someone and they say they need space, what to do you in this situation?Can a friends with benefits/casual physical connection become more? A message from Tisia for anyone dealing with heartbreakand MORE! What are you waiting for, let's goooo!! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! Take the FREE Flirt Styles Quiz Get INSTANT ACCESS to my anti-anxiety flirting and dating guide Download my FLIRTING AND TEXTING CONVERSATION GUIDE Grab my FREE Dating App Survival handbook Book your 1:1 Flirting Audit Ask the Flirt Coach About our guest: Meet Tisia X.V. Saffold! Pronounced "Ta-see-a" and named from her late Mother's birth story of wanting "to see her" after long hours in labor, Tisia was born and raised in Chicago and relocated to the DMV area 10 years ago. Tisia is Founder & CEO of a Tech Startup-Cleare: a compliance software for the childcare industry. In addition to her thriving Startup, Tisia is a beauty and fragrance influencer who has reached over 100M social media accounts, going viral for her unique perspective on dating and relationships. After auditioning as a single in the DMV, Tisia was casted on OWN Networks "Ready to Love" Season 5. Stream the Dear Tisia podcast and subscribe to Dear Tisia on YouTube! You can follow Tisia on Instagram and join the Secret Girls Chat + check out coaching and other offers here. About your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.
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    57 min
  • 145. The Loneliness Paradox and the Craving for Connection with Dr. James Ellis
    Oct 20 2025

    Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking on of the most universal experiences we all share — loneliness.

    Joining us is Dr. James Ellis, a psychologist known online as @lonelinessdoctor, whose work explores how loneliness shapes our lives — and what it takes to find connection again.

    We talk about why meeting people can feel so hard in today, the visible and invisible barriers that keep us from reaching out, and how micro connections - those tiny, everyday exchanges - can actually rewire our sense of belonging.

    We also explore how external validation ties into our self-worth, and how the search for connection can sometimes become a search for ourselves — because who we are often reveals itself through what we do, how we show up, and how we let others see us. How we connect with our world.

    This episode is about more than just loneliness — it’s about rediscovering the art of connection, one moment, one breath, one flirt at a time.

    Let’s do this Flirties, and meet Dr. Ellis!

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

    Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee!

    Take the FREE Flirt Styles Quiz

    Get INSTANT ACCESS to my anti-anxiety flirting and dating guide

    Download my FLIRTING AND TEXTING CONVERSATION GUIDE

    Grab my FREE Dating App Survival handbook

    Book your 1:1 Flirting Audit

    Ask the Flirt Coach

    About our guest: Dr. James Ellis is a psychologist, speaker, and founder of The Loneliness Doctor. His work explores loneliness as a social health crisis - highlighting the ways in which modern life erodes connection and identifying what it takes to restore it.

    Through his writing, clinical practice, and public education, he helps redefine how we understand and heal from disconnection in the modern world.

    You can connect with Dr. Ellis on Instagram!

    About your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

    As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage.

    Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self.

    His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal.

    You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

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    55 min
  • 144. The Psychology of Connection and Loneliness with Jemma Sbeg (fall flashback!)
    Oct 17 2025

    What is connection? And why is connection so important? Not just for our hearts, but for our overall health and wellbeing?

    What about loneliness? In many ways the inverse of connection, how does loneliness impact our lives? Mentally? Emotionally? Physically?

    In this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Jemma Sbeg, a creator, author, and host of the "Psychology of Your 20's Podcast" to have a conversation with us all about connection and loneliness.

    What drives our need for connection? What are some challenges we face when connecting? Why might vulnerability and opening up cause us anxiety? What can we do to overcome this?

    How about loneliness? Where does loneliness come from and why can we feel it so deeply? What can we do to bring more connection into our lives and combat loneliness?

    Finally, yoga teacher Flirt Coach is back with a meditation for you on connection! For the final part of the episode, I invite you to get cozy and settle into a guided meditation all about bringing more connection into our lives!

    *originally aired October 27, 2024*

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

    Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee!

    Take the FREE Flirt Styles Quiz

    Get INSTANT ACCESS to my anti-anxiety flirting and dating guide

    Download my FLIRTING AND TEXTING CONVERSATION GUIDE

    Grab my FREE Dating App Survival handbook

    Book your 1:1 Flirting Audit

    Ask the Flirt Coach

    About our guest: Jemma Sbeg is the creator and voice behind the wildly popular "The Psychology of Your 20's Podcast" that has resonated with 20 somethings around the world - and those both younger and older! With over 200 episodes (and counting) streaming, you're guaranteed to find a topic that meets you exactly where you're at in life. Jemma's highly informative and entertaining podcast has captured the attention of the "podlings" all over the world, helping us understand ourselves, and each other, a little bit better!

    Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

    Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

    For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

    Get the book, "Person in Progress"

    About your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

    As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage.

    Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self.

    His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal.

    You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

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    1 h et 2 min
  • Flirtini #22: I'll Flirt If I Want To! It's My Birthday + Reflections at 40
    Oct 16 2025

    It’s a brand new Flirtini!

    I’m turning 40 today and what I’ve got for you in a honest reflection on where I’m at in my life and what’s coming next.

    Thank you for being here!

    💗 Happy Flirting! 💗

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

    Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee!

    Take the FREE Flirt Styles Quiz

    Get INSTANT ACCESS to my anti-anxiety flirting and dating guide

    Download my FLIRTING AND TEXTING CONVERSATION GUIDE

    Grab my FREE Dating App Survival handbook

    Book your 1:1 Flirting Audit

    Ask the Flirt Coach

    About your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

    As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage.

    Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self.

    His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal.

    You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

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    23 min
  • 143. Dating in the Age of Algorithms and Connection in a Digital World with Sam Ogborn
    Oct 13 2025

    Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re joined by Sam Ogborn, a marketing strategist, creator, and pop culture commentator who has a unique lens on how the internet influences the ways we connect.

    Sam is here to help us break down the narratives we’re constantly consuming — from viral videos to marketing campaigns — and what they reveal about our desires, expectations, and identities.

    How do algorithms and social media shape dating? What about the role of AI? How do we search for belonging and community online — through fandoms, message boards, and private spaces - and what does it mean for connection?

    Finally, where do we go from here? Are algorithm free spaces the new frontier online? This one’s all about dating in the age of algorithms, and how we can still find something real in a digital world.

    Alright Flirties, it’s time to log on, slow the scroll, and meet Sam!

    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world!

    Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee!

    Take the FREE Flirt Styles Quiz

    Get INSTANT ACCESS to my anti-anxiety flirting and dating guide

    Download my FLIRTING AND TEXTING CONVERSATION GUIDE

    Grab my FREE Dating App Survival handbook

    Book your 1:1 Flirting Audit

    Ask the Flirt Coach

    About our guest: Sam Ogborn is a marketing strategist, creator, and pop culture commentator who explores the intersection of culture, connection, and the digital world. With a background in brand storytelling and over a decade of experience in marketing, Sam unpacks how the internet shapes our identities, relationships, and the way we see ourselves.

    Through her content, she brings a sharp, relatable lens to everything from viral trends to dating culture, helping audiences think critically—and laugh a little—about the world we scroll through every day.

    You can connect with Sam on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack.

    About your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

    As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage.

    Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self.

    His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal.

    You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

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    56 min