Cupid's Coach with Julie Ferman
Are you Single? Wish you weren't? I'm your host, Julie Ferman, join me as I challenge today's evolutionary, modern day dating experts, through interviews that are frank, courageous, open-hearted and often hilarious. We'll shine light on your blind spots (yep, we've all got 'em) and we'll laugh through our A-HA moments together. You'll hear about couples who did dating well and found each other, and the flops -- those who are doing dating badly -- we'll learn from them too. How might you do dating differently? What subtle and not so subtle changes might you make that might just change everything? Join me on this journey as we listen, laugh, learn and love!
Episodes
New Year, New Intentions: Doing More of What You Love
Happy New Year, everyone! It’s the beginning of 2026, and as we look ahead, I have a big question for you: What is it that you really love to do that you just haven’t been doing enough of lately?
In this episode, I’m inviting you to join me on a mission to bring more joy, simplicity, and open space into your life. We talk about why we often fill our calendars...
2026 Dating Trends with the "Digital Matchmaker"
Are you ready to "outsmart Cupid" in 2026? In this episode of the Cupid’s Coach podcast, host Julie Ferman sits down with a true industry rockstar: Julie Spira, America’s top online dating expert and founder of Cyber Dating Expert. With four decades of digital innovation and media experience, Julie Spira has watched every major trend shift—from the dial-up days of AOL to the AI-dr...
Doing Dating Better with the "Profile Helper"
Are you feeling burnt out by the "dopamine slot machine" of modern dating apps? In this episode of the Cupid’s Coach podcast, veteran matchmaker Julie Furman sits down with the "OG" of online dating, Eric Resnick of Profile Helper. With over 40 years of combined experience, they share a candid look at how to navigate the digital dating world without losing your mind—or your heart—to ...
How do you find true compatibility in dating — especially later in life?
In this episode, Julie Ferman chats with Ann, founder of After Hello, about navigating age gaps, attraction expectations, lifestyle differences, and emotional intelligence in matchmaking.
Key takeaways:
* Why fantasy dating can set you up for frustration
* How to assess compatibility beyond surface-level checklists
* Managing power dynamics and ...
Is the label, "Narcissist" misused and overused? Yes. Let's clear things up. Julie shares colleague Marina Edelman's short list on what narcissism REALLY is, how to spot it, and why you should run the other way.
Tim Molnar, Dating Coach/author of Date Smarter, uses research-backed strategies and social science insights to evolve the dating landscape. How developing the art of social magnetism and saying YES to IRL events is .... dating smarter.
Authenticity is the new Sexy. Bob C. Grant, Relationship Coach, shares how feelings are different for men than women. What's the magic that women bring to men's lives? A woman's success and strength - is it intimidating to men, or maybe just annoying? What does support look like, and the power of the slow burn approach to sex.
Fractured Family Relationships? Often considered a red flag in dating - Josh Coleman, Ph.D., author of "Rules of Estrangement" addresses the issue from a personal and therapeutic perspective. When values clash among family members, can we agree to disagree? Are there underlying issues at play, and what might we do ?
What 104 Dates Taught Her About Love | Heidi Friedman on The Cupid’s Coach Podcast
What does it really take to find lasting love in today’s world?
In this inspiring episode, Julie Ferman talks with Heidi Friedman, an attorney turned author, who documented her journey through 104 first dates on the road to true love.
Heidi shares how heartbreak, patience, and a commitment to personal growth helped her discover what real...
In this episode, Julie Ferman sits down with author and trailblazer Misty O’Hara to explore what it really means to live — and love — authentically. From overcoming judgment to embracing polyamory and writing The Hundred Man Plan, Misty shares her personal evolution and the courage it takes to live outside the box.
Together, they unpack ideas from Brené Brown’s “Atlas of the Heart,” touching on comparison, resentment, and the po...
Why are so many successful, capable women still struggling in love? Julie Ferman sits down with Natalia Hart, transformational coach for strong women, to unpack the hidden patterns that keep high-achieving women from finding lasting connection.
Together they explore:
* The deeper reasons accomplished women get “stuck” in dating
* Healing from role models and cultural messages that distort femininity
In this episode, Julie Ferman invites you to look deeper — beyond surface attraction, resumes, or “types.”
It’s about digging for gold in dating: noticing the qualities that truly matter, the subtle green flags, and the small acts of integrity that reveal real potential.
Julie shares practical ways to shift from judging to discovering — so you can spot the keepers and stop overlooking great partners.
Whether you’...
The Bright Spot in the Waiting Room: Host Julie Ferman shares a powerful story of a client who decided to be the "bright spot" in a difficult setting, choosing to connect with people instead of staring ahead or reading a book. By simply starting a conversation with a stranger, they arranged to keep going at the same time, ensuring neither of them would be so alone. It's a powerful reminder that connection is possible, even in the h...
Who's getting it? Stories of real people who are transforming the way they're doing dating, with remarkable observations and surprising results. Volunteer work, expanding geographic radius
The Art of Conversation in Dating | Julie Ferman with Sarah Holtz
Conversation is one of the most powerful tools we have in dating and relationships — yet most of us aren’t very good at it.
In this episode, Julie Ferman sits down with Sarah Holtz, author, mentor, and host of Advice to My Younger Me, to explore how asking the right questions can transform connection.
They discuss:
- How to avoid "ping pong" conversat...
Miriam Katz: Host of The Ex Appeal Podcast, who's interviewing EVERYONE she ever dated. What is she learning as she interviews 111 former flames, including her 6th grade boyfriend, and the Orthodox Rabbi - she dated that guy too!
The Art of Conversation in Dating | Julie Ferman with Sarah Holtz
Conversation is one of the most powerful tools we have in dating and relationships — yet most of us aren’t very good at it.
In this episode, Julie Ferman sits down with Sarah Holtz, author, mentor, and host of Advice to My Younger Me, to explore how asking the right questions can transform connection.
They discuss:
- How to avoid "ping pong" conversat...
ENM. Ethical Non-Monogamy. What is it? Who's doing it? Why is this becoming more and more of "a thing" in dating today? In dating, how to share about it if you prefer ENM, and how to ask about the issue of monogamy when vetting candidates for dating and relationships.
Renaissance Woman, Dr. Elena Michaels, shares on Gut Feelings, the importance of "I Statements" in communication. Allowing the unfolding of a relationship, without attachment or agenda. How to set the tone for the pace in dating. Using the period of "waiting" is a time of nourishment. The power of The Kiss and the argument for saving sex for later.
Tammy Shaklee, "The Fairy GayMother", helps LGBTQ+ folks find each other. Are you Your Best Self on a first date, which she calls an audition for the second date? How thoughtful or critical are you in your evaluation of others? Are you a One-Date-Wonder specialist? If so, uh oh... Managing lifestyle incompatibilities in relationships.
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