Dear Soul,

Love doesn’t have to all make sense, or even make sense at all. It’s love! Let it be… love.

Perhaps it’s time to get out of your head and into your heart. What would happen if you followed your heart for a change? Sure it could end up hurting you, but you’re hurting anyway. And what if it hurts and it’s worth it? 

Maybe if you let love lead, it would take you places you can’t even imagine, because you’ll be a different kind of person. You’ll be guided more by love than by logic.

Be magical dear soul and let love work its magic on you. 

Love, Yourself.

Phenomenal

Dear Soul,

Oh wow - it’s happening! You’ve found someone and love is in the air!! How exciting!!! 

And terrifying. Hardly surprising that the thing you want the most is also the thing that scares you the most. So much possibility for loving and being loved… and so much possibility for being hurt and heartbroken. (Again). 

Ok, dear soul - slow… down… 

Before you start picking curtains, lean in to what you are learning. About yourself and about relationships. Let things be what they want to be rather than what you feel it should be. 

Be curious dear soul and enjoy finding out together. 

Love, Yourself

What If This Is Real?

Dear Soul,

I know you have parts of yourself you don’t like. Parts you are ashamed of. Parts that surely no one could love, because even you don’t. So you hide them from others and even yourself. But what if… by sharing those parts you find someone who is ok with them. Maybe even likes them or… (hold on to your hat) even… loves them?! 

What if you started by sharing small parts of those parts, just enough to let another soul know you even have parts to share. Maybe if you show them yours, they’ll show you theirs. (They’ve got parts too). 

Be honest dear soul and together you could find ways to be ok with each other's parts and they’d feel less like a part and more like you. 

Love, Yourself

When You Wink

Dear Soul,

I see you, sitting there all alone, wondering if you’ll ever love again. 

Wondering if you’re even loveable at all after everything you’ve been through. Perhaps it would be easier to simply give up before you start. Convince yourself you’re ‘not that bothered’ and tell people ‘I’m actually happier on my own’. 

Then sob in your alone-ness on a Friday night, wishing you had someone to cuddle up with and make weekend plans with. Someone to hold in your arms and be held by, to drift off to sleep with and wake up to with sleepy smiles. (And morning breath).

Be brave dear soul and do something that lets the universe (and random strangers within a geographic zone of your choosing) know that you can love and be loved.

Love, Yourself

Swipe Right

On this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Brownie Marie, Founder of Fox Hunters Club.

She outlines the origins of the newly-launched Fox Hunters Club, discussing its target demographic and what makes it unique.

Brownie Marie also shares her experience as a startup founder in the dating industry, highlighting the challenges and decisions she's encountered so far.

Fox Hunters Club -  For Women Seeking Real Relationships with Older Men

On this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Öykü Saran & Eric Phillips Waldstein, Co-Founders of Beyond.

They discuss how Beyond supports the modern dating experience, focusing on key values of honesty, intentionality, and consent. 

Öykü and Eric also discuss the company's upcoming plans to expand its userbase, raise investment, and create even more opportunities for meaningful connection.

Beyond - Creating a Modern Dating Experience

On this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Emily Lyons, CEO & Co-Founder; and Anthony Lacavera, Co-Founder, of Pairus.

They discuss how Pairus' approach to dynamic matchmaking with a personal touch is set to address common challenges faced by online daters.

Emily and Anthony also explain why infusing AI into the world of dating can open up exciting opportunities for innovation.

Pairus - A Home for Curated Matchmaking & Advanced Technology

This week, host Ace McKay helps navigate crazy world of dating and the apps to use or look out for thanks to the panel from “Honest to God” and what should we be reading this summer?, “Adventures in Imperfect Living” sets good catholic guidelines.

Catholics Coast to Coast-Catholic Dating-06/08/24

A virtual stage for finding love in a pixel maze of mystery

I can see your face, but don’t know your name
Pixels made of mystery
When I see your eyes, did a spark ignite?
My heart’s ablaze in this pixel maze
But it’s a winters day, it’s so cold and grey
I’m trying to read between the lines
But filters make it like a summers day
And where dreams are made
A virtual space where hearts entwine
But distance breaks it

And the whole scene chills my bones and feeds on emotional energy
And we navigate as we search the sea of love until the current leads to me

A virtual stage for finding love in a pixel maze of mystery

In this virtual space, you take my breath away
I feel the same as yesterday
Lost in bits and bytes, then you caught my eye
Will you swipe away, so we’ll never meet?
Like it’s a winters day, it’s so cold and grey
I’m trying to read between the lines
But filters make it like a summers day
And where dreams are made
A virtual space where hearts entwine
But distance breaks it

And the whole scene chills my bones and feeds on emotional energy
And we navigate as we search the sea of love until the current leads to me
A virtual stage for finding love

Pixel Maze

It's A Date

Music & vocals by Mirna Bogdanović
Producing & drums by Philip Dornbusch
Synth, piano by Povel Widestrand

Mixed by Pieter Vonk 
Mastered by Guy Davie
Photo by Niklas Soestmeyer

Berthold Records

Mirna Bogdanović - Me Or You?

It's Abby's turn to run the show! She talks to Trey about dating apps, his latest film and more. Plus Trey and Abby discuss new titles for this podcast. 

Trey & Abby Pod 1.18.25

Dougie and Nia welcome back Travis (@EugeneTravisWilliams), as the three have a conversation amongst friends about mental health. Before getting into it, Dougie and Travis share a story about a recent attempt to work out at a Planet Fitness. Dougie opens up for the first time about his struggles with anxiety and depression. The group discusses triggers, pressures and feelings regarding mental health. Outlining steps and providing a possible process when battling with yourself. Ending the podcast on a lighter note, the group goes over Dougie’s dating app experience.

Time Stamps
09:30 - Planet Fitness
24:00 - Mental Health
1:21:00 - Dating Apps

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health:

National Suicide Hotline - 800-273-8255
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call or Text 988
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
- (800) 662-4357
NJ Hope Line (suicide prevention) - 855-654-6735
Veterans Counseling Hotline 866-VETS-NJ4 (838-7654)
NJ Mental Health Cares 866-202-HELP (4357)

Podcast available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Soundcloud.

Contact: Dougie@ASessionwithDougie.com
Twitter: @ASWDougie
Instagram: Dougie - @douveh
		   Nia - @niaking

Music - Bensound
Artist - Yunior Arronte 
License Code - 2BYCFSLVWJPPCSPY

Episode 38: Dancing in the Dark (Ft. @EugeneTravisWilliams)

There is a jazz festival in town..... 
Lots of stuff and emotions are happening in my mind and body 
Making off beat, genre bending  one take vinyl mixtape, that  helps me process emotions.. sharing it on the SoME www feeds my ego .. maybe someone likes it.. and if they do will they maybe like me too .. in the end its the music that matters the most.. Are people internet dating on BandCamp & SoundCloud too ?? 

 This mixtape is dedicated to my hormons, the summer heat, rejection, self awareness & all you  brave people who dare to be honest on them dating apps.  
Featuring artist : 
1. Midori Takada 
2. Carl Oesterhelt/ Johannes Enders
3. Ravi Shankar
4. Dictaphone 
5. Low res 
6. The Art of noise 
7. Gil scoot-heron 
8. Burnt Friedman 
9. The residents 
10. Skalpel
11. Can 
12. Herbie Hancock 
13. Boxcutter 
14. Herbie Hancock 
15. Harry Belafonte 
16. Dat Politics 
17. Astrud Gilberto 
18. Ruby my dear

Me&My Vinyls Melting Emotions on a Saturday afternoon..It's a mixtape about dating apps and SoMe

'Oh, by the way, Gabe. I know what happened with Seamus! Everybody at Kiss does.'  

 How did Mitchell know any details about my breakup? I felt my jaw tense. Why did everybody at the third most popular bar in The Village also know? Did Seamus tell them? My heart rate switched from a pulse to a vibration, and my limbs stiffened. Were they all talking about it and laughing at me? Did they, for some reason, now hate me? 

Gabriel is at rock bottom: a scandalous break-up with his wannabe poet ex-boyfriend, followed by a sudden sacking, and he’s spiralling. Thank God for his best friends, Tasha and Evie, who are committed to pulling him out of his depression hole and back into the world of work and dating. But suddenly there are new problems: How can he convince DiscreetHung from Grindr to go on a real-life date with him? Could the gorgeous man in the Post Office be The One? And why is Tasha’s boyfriend, Scott, trying to get between her and Gabe?

Spiralling: No boyfriend. No job. No clue., By Cal Speet, Read by Jonathan Case

Still struggling to keep your relationships from fizzling? Roger Nygard breaks down the science of attraction and lasting love: listen instead of fix, build connection. Learn these simple daily habits and first date moves for better chemistry with girls and long-term commitments.

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The Scientific Truth About Marriage & Attraction

CHARTAKI came in a dream as gold for our souls. 

It is a gentle invitation to connect with ourselves, each other and all-things.

When we feel lost and alone, CHARTAKI guides us home to our sense of joyful and contented being and belonging. 

In a universe of energy, these vibrations of music and words seek to soothe our troubles, heal our hurt and encourage our growth.

Allow that which resonates to strengthen what already feels true within, and all else to fall by the wayside for those it resonates with.

Welcome to CHARTAKI - may it bless us all.

Publishers of award-winning fiction and non-fiction audiobooks for adults and children. Listen to exclusive clips from our books and free audioook extracts here on Soundcloud.

R | U | NTRTND is the ultimate blog/podcast about music, movies, TV and sports.

All original songs written by Colin Christian.
All instruments by Colin Christian.
All production by Colin Christian.
Check out my other online music profiles (see links below).

Bosnian-Slovenian singer/composer Mirna Bogdanovic is combining instrumental music with vocals, as well as jazz with electronics and pop. Firmly established on the Berlin scene, she’s made a name for herself as an emotive songwriter, Downbeat and 2x Deutscher Jazzpreis award-winning vocalist and performer.

Rutgers University alum James "Dougie" King presents you A Session with Dougie. A Potcast based on the thoughts of the modern day stoner. What will he talk about today? You never quite know. For stoners and non-smokers alike, everyone is welcome at the session. All you have to do is pull up.

Tripp Kramer (instagram.com/trippadvice) is a dating coach for men teaching them how to attract and keep the type of girls they truly desire. After coaching thousands of clients for 10 years, Tripp discovered the quickest and most practical way to help men become their most attractive and confident selves. This podcast will show you new strategies, techniques and tips for dating the girls you want, talking to them with ease and becoming super confident.

Global Dating Insights (GDI) is the leading source of news, information and analysis for the online dating industry. The site serves a highly engaged trade audience of over 30,000 unique monthly visitors, and is read in over 100 countries. Since launching in 2013, we have published over 5,000 stories.

Our articles and interviews provide executives and professionals worldwide with up-to-the-minute, authoritative dating sector coverage. We pride ourselves on being the go-to publication when a story breaks.

Our reports and analyses give readers a detailed look into one aspect of the dating industry. The GDI Power Book, released on Valentine’s Day, lists the influencers, start-ups and movers  that have impacted the market over the course of the year.

Our conferences and events bring together some of the biggest names in dating for conversations, presentations and networking opportunities. Speakers from Grindr, OkCupid, Spark Networks, and more have featured in recent years.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of journalistic integrity. Global Dating Insights is monetised by a) content partners, b) ticket sales, c) sponsorship of events, and d) sponsorship of reports. 

Global Dating Insights is an independent publication run by a small team of professional journalists.

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