Dating actively, successfully (and relentlessly) with Felicity Ward

This week Amy and Harriet are joined by comedian and actor Felicity Ward to discuss how to date successfully. How do you separate attraction from connection? Is just having a good time the way to play it? And does Tinder get an unfair rap?The Office (Australia) starring Felicity is available to stream now, or else catch her live on tour in 2025. For tickets and information head to www.felicityward.com.We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy and Harriet go speed dating and answer questions like: Can speed dating be easier than using the apps? Is it better to go with a friend, or alone? And is shoving a slice of pizza in your mouth the best way to end a conversation? To find out when the next D4100 singles supper club will be head to www.dinnerforonehundred.com and sign up to their mailing list.We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Harriet and Amy are joined by sex and relationships therapist Cate Mackenzie, to learn how to flirt and about dating attachment styles. How do you flirt? What are the different attachment styles? And can an anxious octopus ever be with an avoidant turtle?Check out Cate's upcoming events, workshops or talks at catemackenzie.comWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Amy and Harriet discuss the dreaded dating problem of Getting The Ick. What is the difference between an ick and a red flag? How do you push through after getting the ick? And is a shark-tooth necklace the ick of all icks?Support the podcast and enjoy early and ad-free listening, BTS content and more by subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourareaWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Harriet and Amy are joined by comedian, author and Amy’s ex-housemate Sofie Hagen, to discuss sex, body confidence and setting boundaries in the bedroom. What does it mean to be “body confident”? How do you set a boundary before sex? And does watching Eurotrash in the 90s count as sex education?TW: In this episode we talk about issues around sexual consentSofie's book Will I Ever Have Sex Again? is available to buy in hardback and audiobook now. Support the podcast and enjoy early and ad-free listening, BTS content and more by subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourareaWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Amy and Harriet take the official Love Languages test to find out what they need to feel loved and appreciated. Is assembling flat pack furniture the greatest show of affection? Can anything beat a big hug? Is the answer just to hire someone on Taskrabbit and buy a dog? Take the test alongside Harriet and Amy here. Support the podcast and enjoy early and ad-free listening, BTS content and more by subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourareaTell us your Love Language! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Amy and Harriet this week is sex and relationships therapist, author and Married At First Sight UK expert, Charlene Douglas. Charlene shares her wisdom and answers questions like: How do you know if someone likes you? How do you make the first move? And at what point should you stop talking about ham?Charlene's book Come Closer: Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask a Sex and Relationship Therapist is available now. Want to share your dating tips or horror stories, or have a question for the experts? Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodAnd follow Charlene on Instagram @charlenedouglasofficialRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Harriet and Amy are joined by comedian and fellow Fingered-by-Father’s-Day member Lou Sanders, to discuss first dates, age gaps and starting new hobbies to find love. What is an appropriate age gap? Are all the single men at climbing walls? And can you still find love if your favourite hobby is sitting?To buy Lou's book, merch or tickets to her stand-up tour head to lousanders.com.Want to share your dating tips or horror stories, or have a question for the experts? Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodAnd follow Lou on Instagram @louliesandersRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Harriet and Amy are joined by author and Vogue dating columnist, Annie Lord, to discuss how to go from the apps to first dates. How do you bring your full self to a first date? Are butterflies good or bad? And how do you make an exit if you’re just not feeling it?Annie's book Notes on Heartbreak is available to buy in paperback, ebook and audiobook now.Want to share your dating tips or horror stories, or have a question for the experts? Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodAnd follow Annie on Instagram @annielord8 and Twitter @annielord8Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take a look at the dating apps. Which app is the best to use? How do you choose the right photos? And will the police come knocking if you say you smoke weed?Want to share your dating tips or horror stories, or have a question for the experts? Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.