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When you really think about it, we commit to things all the time, so what is it that we’re really afraid of when it comes to relationships? Listen in each week as Intimacy Coach and recovered “commitment phobe,” Tanai Milgram, shares the journey that led her to discover what really lay beneath her “commitment phobia” that made her run away from intimacy and vulnerability in relationships and how you, too, can start overcoming the fears that keep you from intimacy, help you foster self-love, ...
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Modern dating sucks, but dating expert Ilana Dunn is here to make it suck just a little bit less. Join host Ilana and both well-known and anonymous, unfiltered guests as they navigate the complexities and realities of modern dating. From first dates to breakups, they’re not afraid to bare all as they dive deep into what it means to be single, in a relationship, or anything in between. Whether you're looking for love, or just want to laugh and commiserate with others, tune in to explore the r ...
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Commitment Phobes

Commitment Phobes

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Commitment Phobes is a show aired on DCUFM every Thursday at 10am-11am. Brought to you by Kate, Lauren, Sinead and Lara... all self proclaimed commitment Phobes, they discuss their issues, give advice on yours and discuss the world of dating in 2018 !
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Done Being Single

Treva Brandon Scharf and Robby Scharf

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How did Treva and Robby Scharf know it was time to settle down? Because they were done being single. Before getting married for the first time in their 50's, Treva and Robby did it all, dated it all, and lived to tell. Treva and Robby are dating survivors. They’re the authorities on being single and finding love later in life. Treva and Robby don’t just offer empty platitudes and promises, they offer dating intervention. From dating apps to dating gaffes, from getting a second date to gettin ...
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In this warm and engaging episode, Ilana welcomes her parents, Barbara and Chuck, to share their charming courtship story, personal insights on love and marriage, and how they met on a hot summer night at an Israeli bond fundraiser. Reflecting on their journey together, they discuss relationship dynamics, parenting, and the evolving landscape of da…
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In this insightful episode, relationship coach Lucy Price discusses navigating the emotional turbulence of breakups and finding empowerment. Lucy shares her journey from corporate marketing to becoming a breakup expert. The episode covers processing feelings, challenging self-blaming thoughts, and creating closure independently. Lucy offers practic…
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Ilana catches you guys up on her travels, her personal wins, and what she took away from a recent experience. Then, Ilana and bff Carly Silverman dissect historical dating rules to see which stood the test of time. Then they go through more modern, viral dating rules they've heard of and debate where they stand on them. 33 minutes in, they share da…
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In today's episode, I'm thrilled to have Lindsey Schafer, a licensed couples and sex therapist, with us. Lindsey delves into the importance of normalizing conversations about intimacy, relationships, and sexuality. She shares her personal journey of overcoming her embarrassment about her unique initials to embracing her identity. We explore the dyn…
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In this solo episode, answer listener questions covering the intricacies of dating, such as how to deal with texting anxieties, ending relationships respectfully, and managing the dynamics of dating someone within your friend group. I also dive into how to handle relationships when dealing with controlling in-laws and the importance of setting boun…
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Counselor Ken Reid joins us for an insightful discussion on attachment styles, particularly focusing on avoidant attachment. Ken delves into the complexities of avoidant and fearful-avoidant attachment styles, explaining their origins and how they manifest in adult relationships. He shares his personal journey and professional expertise, highlighti…
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Ryan P. Hall joins the podcast to discuss his experiences dating and maintaining relationships as a busy 44-year-old single professional. He reflects on his 13-year relationship, and shares the challenges of balancing work and personal life. Ryan also touches on growing up with a single mother, the impact of his demanding career on his social and d…
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Bradley Steven Perry, known for his roles on Disney Channel's 'Good Luck Charlie' and 'Mighty Med' and cohost of The Sit and Chat podcast joins us to discuss his journey as a child actor, his love for acting, and how he keeps himself creatively engaged. Bradley touches on the unpredictable nature of the acting industry and the importance of consist…
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In this Unfiltered, our anonymous guest shares her journey through a confusing relationship that began as a friendship and turned toxic. Despite emotional attachment and unclear boundaries, the relationship was marked by lies, invalidated feelings, and constant back-and-forth. After years of trying to move on, a pivotal moment led her to finally br…
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In this episode, we welcome special guest Sabrina Zohar, a dating coach and host of The Sabrina Zohar Show. Sabrina shares her intriguing journey from a dissatisfied fashion professional to a dating maven and content creator. We discuss Sabrina's personal experiences with anxious attachment, the impact of her past relationships, and her transformat…
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On this Unfiltered, I'm joined by Sam, a man who opens up about his experience recognizing and accepting his asexuality. He shares what his early experiences with sex and dating were like and how he came to realize that sex isn't something he needs to feel connected to somebody. He shares his journey of finding himself and finding the love of his l…
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Aleeza Ben Shalom, Coach, Matchmaker, and Host of Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking, joins us to talk about what goes into finding a love that will last. Aleeza opens up about how she and her husband met, and how assumptions almost ruined their chances at a relationship. She shares her expertise on what holds people back from finding love, why you shoul…
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Danielle Farage joins us to share her experience leaving both a toxic relationship and a toxic work environment. We hear how all-consuming these situations were, how they dimmed her light, and why she felt trapped in them for so long. She shares how she realized she wasn’t in healthy situations and how she came to terms with walking away from both.…
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I’m joined by Dating & Relationship Anxiety Hypnotherapist Danielle Hatton to dive into rewiring you brain to feel calm and confident instead of anxious and panicked. Danielle opens up about how her decision to call off her engagement led to healing her codependency, exploring her independence, and becoming the best version of herself. We bust myth…
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I’m joined by a 30-year-old who opens up about the pain she went through when she and the person she thought she was meant to be with learned they had different plans for their futures. She shares advice for long distance relationships along with what she’s learned about getting through heartbreak over the past year. Plus, we hear about how she cru…
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On this solo episode, I’m opening up about turning 30, figuring out what I want to do with my life, and a few exciting things that are happening in the next month weeks along with my never ending fears surrounding them. Later, I answer your questions about finding out someone’s political beliefs on a date, fearing that someone will not want to date…
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I'm joined by Maria, a 33 year old living in San Diego who opens up about ending her six year relationship and starting over at the age of 31. She shares how she and her ex grew apart over the years and how she ultimately decided the relationship was over. We hear how she navigated moving out, coparenting their dog, and how she processed the breaku…
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Christina Ford, Author of, “In Search of Mr. Darcy” and writer of the popular blog A-Broad in London, joins us to share her life and thoughts as a divorced mother of two thriving later in her 50s. Christina walks us through two marriages and multiple proposals, saying “I do” when she knew she did not, and what it was like starting over and over and…
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TW: This episode may be triggering to those with sensitivities around domestic violence or intimate partner abuse. I'm joined by Leor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with victims of intimate partner abuse. Leor joins us for an immensely important conversation surrounding the early warning signs of emotional, physical, financial, sexual…
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Sydney Kapan, writer and content creator, joins the show to talk about her experiences coming back from rock bottom. We discuss how to find your own clarity amongst all of the contradicting dating advice out there, and how to surround yourself with a filled life that will keep you afloat, even in tough times. Follow @sydneyrekaps on Instagram and T…
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Ever think about how authentic is the way you breathe, walk, or sit? What if some of those patterns or postures are ways you've learned to be to protect yourself or be accepted, but it's not actually what's true in the moment? And what if you could then change your life by simply changing your physical patterns and nourishing your nervous system? M…
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I’m joined by Talia, a 30 year old living between Montreal and NYC, to hear the crazy dating experiences she’s encountered during her pursuit of love. Talia tells us how getting stood up on a date led to one of the most spontaneous and crazy nights of her life. We hear about her “dating olympics,” how she constantly meets people IRL, and how she un…
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Rabbi David Levy (mine and Jake's Rabbi!) joins me to discuss the most important conversations couples should be having before they get married. We discuss what conversation topics couples often avoid, the importance of learning how to fight well, and why you should go to bed angry. We hear what led him to become a Rabbi, what Judaism means to him,…
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I'm joined by Jessica Slice, author of Dateable: Swiping Right, Hooking Up, and Settling Down While Chronically Ill and Disabled. Diagnosed at 28, Jessica opens up about how her life and dating experiences transformed post-diagnosis. She shares the emotional differences before and after her diagnosis, offering a glimpse into her journey of self-dis…
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Anonymous from the episode, “The Classy Fckboy” returns two years later to share how she went from being the girl who got played by guys who weren’t looking for something serous, to finding her now-fiancé! She shares how she first met her fiancé (days after our last recording), red and green flags she saw along the way, what felt different in this …
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This summer I took an incredible 5 day training called 'Fierce Love' led by John Wineland, a speaker and teacher I've been following for years that leads men and women in the practices of embodied masculine leadership, spiritual intimacy and sexual polarity. IT WAS AMAZING! I truly feel changed on a cellular level. This immersion taught me the powe…
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My fabulous makeup artist, Essie Cohen joins us for a fun and engaging conversation on her experiences with dating and relationships. She shares insights from her 9+ year relationship, becoming single at 31, and dating someone 10 years older. Essie talks about what it felt like to "start over" and where she began her journey. She also discusses her…
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I'm joined by a 32-year-old woman who opens up about getting engaged, married, and divorced in less than a year when she was 29. We hear how their relationship unfolded and how things were when they got engaged, along with how she felt throughout the engagement. She shares what her wedding night was like and what happened after that led to the divo…
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Emily Bonani joins us for a hilarious and honest conversation about avoiding situationships, balancing dating while focusing on herself, and what it's like dating at the same time as her mom. We answer listener questions about not obsessing over relationships, how to not seek validation, and more. Follow Emily on Instagram and Tiktok @bananabonani …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In this solo episode, I talk about how in the past, the fear of losing myself made opening my heart and leaning into intimacy seem impossible. Join me as I explore the delicate balance between being there for another and self-preservation, and how prioritizing our own needs is essential to feel safe when we're opening ourself to connection or to be…
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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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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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Holy shh!! What a powerful episode! This week I interviewed Rachel Butts, a powerhouse, beautiful, radiant woman who has been a client of mine the past 3 years. Rachel, a former pastor's wife, bravely transformed her life from one of unhappiness and suppression to one of empowerment and authenticity. She opens up about her journey to reclaim her vo…
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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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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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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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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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