Help Me I'm Dating
For single women who want love but won’t lose themselves to find it. Hey, I'm Joanna and I'm on a mission to help you take charge of your dating life, say goodbye to settling, and make room for the love life you deserve. Think of this podcast as your go-to spot for honest conversations, dating advice, and and stories that make you feel a little less alone. We talk love, heartbreak, healing and everything in between. For the hopeful, the heart-bruised, and the happily solo: pop the kettle on. You’re very welcome here.
Episodes
What if the relationship you want is the prize - not the man? In this episode, certified dating and relationship coach Naomi Thompson shares how to date from a place of inner strength, not people-pleasing.
From the "kayak vs yacht" analogy to the power of peach energy, Naomi gives practical tips for building self-worth, setting boundaries, and attracting emotionally available partners.
Expect real talk on overthink...
In this episode I am joined by relationship and identity voach Samantha Hyam, to explore how self-worth shapes our dating lives. Discover why we unconsciously attract people who reflect our insecruriries and how to break free from old patterns.
In this episode, I'm joined by counsellor and psychotherapist Louise O’Connell to explore how your attachment style, formed in childhood, shapes the way you show up in relationships today.
From anxious texting habits to avoidant shutdowns, we unpack the different styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganised), how they show up in dating, and most importantly, how they can change.
A candid conversation with Jennyfer Jay about her new book, Lessons I Learned from Dating Men. We talk about the dating experiences that inspired it, the chaos of modern dating, and why leaving in silence might just be your new superpower.
This week on Help Me I’m Dating, I’m joined by the brilliant Claire Snoddy - a costume supervisor with credits like Game of Thrones and How to Train Your Dragon, a mum of three, and the host of the In My Solo Era podcast.
After a 16-year marriage, closing her successful bridal business, and navigating heartbreak, Claire chose to rebuild - on her own terms. We talk about starting over in your 40s, solo travel, ghosting, dating app dr...
In this episode of Help Me I’m Dating, I chat with yoga instructor Kat Hutchings about how yoga can help you regulate your emotions, deepen your self-love, and handle dating like a total queen.
We talk:
- How Kat’s journey into yoga and wellness helped her through big life shifts
- Breathwork tips for pre-date nerves
- What self-love really looks like day-to-day
- Plus, Kat shares her worst ever Tinder date story (it’s a good one).
In this episode, I'm joined by TikTok creator Jen who turned heartbreak (and a spreadsheet of 50 dates) into a viral online sisterhood.
Jen shares what modern dating has taught her and what she wishes she’d known sooner. From situationships with avoidant partners to learning how to trust her gut and reconnect with her inner child, this is an honest and reflective chat about the realities of dating today.
It’s one for anyo...
Ever felt like all the good ones are taken? Or like this is as good as it’s going to get? That’s scarcity mindset talking and it’s a sneaky saboteur in your dating life.
In this episode of Help Me I’m Dating, Joanna and Sam unpack what scarcity mindset actually is, how it shows up in dating (hi, situationships and anxiety spirals 👋), and why it often has more to do with self-worth than statistics.
They get into childhood conditionin...
Think you can read between the lines of a guy’s dating profile? This week, Joanna and Sam break down the subtle (and not-so-subtle) clues hidden in men’s bios—from vague non-committal energy to straight-up red flags.
We’re also talking:
- Real-life dating prompt answers
- A game of Guess Who? Where we analyse mystery dating bios—can you figure out who they belong to?
Swipe right on this episode for laughs, dating wisdom, and a re...
At first, it feels like a fairytale - intense affection, grand gestures, and promises of forever. But when the honeymoon phase fades, love bombing can leave you feeling confused, drained, and questioning everything.
In this episode, Joanna and Sam break down:
- What love bombing really is (and why it feels so addictive).
- The hidden motivations behind it—beyond just narcissism.
- How to spot the warning signs before you get swept away.
- W...
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