The Race for the Ring

The Race for the Ring

After ending her 10-year marriage, celebrity publicist, author, motivational speaker and future psychotherapist, Mindie Barnett entered the new world of dating. Out of the game for more than a decade, she was stunned by the influx of Tinder, Bumble and Hinge suitors coming at her at full speed … and the “bravery” of the men as they boldly shared their hopes, dreams and fantasies with her! Wow! Dating in the digital world seemed to have taken over a whole new way of doing business and she wanted to explore and know why and how to maneuver this unknown territory in her quest for love. In this funny, witty and informative podcast about dating and love – Mindie interviews her tribe of high-profile and equally single friends, dating experts and public figures. Each week, they’ll dish about dating debacles, connection successes and embracing the notion of loving yourself. The Race for the Ring is every woman’s “race” not necessary to the altar but to catch her most prized possession – a partner, a friendship or simply owning one’s worth. Don’t miss this “Sex and the City” meets “The Morning Show” weekly podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

April 13, 2023 6 mins

This week, Mindie says farewell to The Race for the Ring.


We've had a wonderful time bringing you such a fun, dating and relationship podcast with guests from all over the globe. We'll miss dishing the dirt on love, sex, breakups, and more. But don't worry, we're not saying goodbye forever!


Listen closely as Mindie reminisces over The Race for the Ring for a final time, sharing how she may not have won this race, but is ste...

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This week on The Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by licensed psychotherapist, coach, author, and founder of Wakeup Recovery, Sherry Gaba!


In this episode, Sherry brings her vast expertise and personal experience to those ready to exit the self-destructive cycle of and create lasting, loving relationships. Author of the bestselling book Love Smacked, Sherry marries her vast knowledge of the addiction recovery process with her...

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March 23, 2023 31 mins

This week on The Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Ali Jackson!


Ali is an NYC-based dating & relationship coach who’s been there, in the trenches, looking for her person. She’s learned to own her needs, embrace her feelings, and communicate both directly. And she’s helping you do the same through text scripts, one on one and group sessions! She believes that we should approach our love goals like any other ambition in ...

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March 16, 2023 9 mins

This week on The Race for the Ring, Mindie discusses the "bristle reaction". Vanessa Marin coined this term and has gone viral in a recent Tiktok, where she shares that the "bristle reaction" is what happens when you bristle at your partner's touch.


Tune in as Mindie delves into this effect, giving examples from her own past experiences and from a psychological standpoint. She answers the real question we all want to know - do...

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March 9, 2023 9 mins

This week on The Race for the Ring, Mindie talks all about women, connection, and why talking on the phone with your girlfriends can actually help you live longer! 




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March 2, 2023 32 mins

This week on The Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by sex + relationship coach, Catherine Drysdale


In October 2018, Catherine started an Instagram account focused on mental health + mindset, which turned into her becoming certified as a life coach, soon after adding an NLP certification so she could create even more impact for her clients. She then pursued a sex education certification, which turned into shifting her ov...

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February 23, 2023 34 mins

This week on The Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Celebrity Makeup Artist, TV Personality, Entertainment Correspondent AND Psychic and Intuitive Reader, Chris Lanston!


Mindie first met Chris when seeking out a tarot card reader for her birthday party recently, and KNEW he had to be on the show!

Chris recently went public with his psychic intuitive abilities, mainly as a clairaudient (which, for those that don’t know, means...

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February 16, 2023 37 mins

This week on The Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Night Host and DJ at Q102 Philly, and co-host of Get Your Life Together Podcast, Nugget On Air!


In this Valentine's Day special, Nugget joins Mindie to share of his history and background, and how he became one of Philly's most well-known DJ's. As one of Philly's local celebrities, we ask him how he manages his dating life with unusual work hours, constant travel, his statu...

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February 9, 2023 19 mins

This week on The Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Author, Business Coach, Motivational Speaker and CEO and Founder of The Business of WE (Women Entrepreneurs), Paulina Lopez!


The Business of WE brings together minority business women and entrepreneurs, providing them with necessary resources, essential strategies, innovative resources, support systems, and the clarity, motivation and inspiration needed for personal and pr...

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January 26, 2023 36 mins

This week on The Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Writer, Mental Performance Coach for Professional Athletes & Executives, and the creator of The Vibe Mindset Oracle Deck, Dr. Jay Cavanaugh!


In this episode, Dr. Jay and Mindie discuss how to create a unique "vibe" on your next date by being a fun, unique version of yourself that's different from the other girls or guys your date has ever been on. Dr. Jay also shares ho...

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January 19, 2023 31 mins

This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Consultant, Researcher, Trainer and Author of “Should I Change My Name? The Impact of Your Last Name on Identity, Marriage, and Happiness!", Dr. Marcia Morgan, Ph.D!


In this episode, Mindie and Dr. Morgan discuss 'The Name Game".


The number of decisions you have to make for your wedding, let alone decisions that will impact the rest of your life, can feel overwhelming. Taki...

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January 12, 2023 36 mins

This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Couples Communication and Intimacy Psychotherapist, Relationship Expert and Author, Dr. Heather Browne, LMFT!


Known as the "reframe queen", Dr. Heather's specialties are couples communication and intimacy, grief and loss, spirituality and faith, and transforming lives into expressions of beauty and joy. According to her, there is no stuck. We just see it that way. Cha...

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January 5, 2023 33 mins

This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by relationship scientist, author, and marriage and family therapist, Dr. Marisa T. Cohen!


Dr. Cohen founded Embracing Change Marriage and Family Therapy which provides therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families. She also conducts relationship science research and consults with dating, relationship, and mental health apps. 


She is the author of From Fi...

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December 29, 2022 41 mins

This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by human dynamics, mindset, and relationship expert, Christy Piper!


Cristy learned these lessons the hard way when she was forced to handle dysfunctional personal and professional relationships. She developed strategies to rise above her circumstances. Now she helps others uncover their own strength and resilience. She is the wise older sister and cool professor you always wanted.

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December 22, 2022 32 mins

This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Psychotherapist, Relationship Expert, Dating Coach, and Entrepreneur, Dr. Christie Kederian!


In this episode, Mindie and Dr. Christie talk about the different stages of dating, growing and maintaining a relationship, and when and how to introduce an ultimatum!


After spending YEARS in the dating space as a therapist, dating consultant and celebrity matchmaker for some of the...

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December 15, 2022 36 mins

This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by online dating style expert, style guru, and founder of Style My Profile NYC, Alyssa Dineen!


In this episode, Alyssa and Mindie talk about how to style your profile (and yourself) so you can find your match! She has designed shoots for Harper’s Bazaar, Target and Ferragamo and styled celebrities such as Christy Turlington and Gwen Stefani. After years in the fashion world, she b...

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December 8, 2022 29 mins

This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by published author, freelance journalist, and advertising creative director/copywriter, Lorraine Duffy Merkl!


In this episode, Lorraine and Mindie talk about her newest book, 'The Last Single Woman in New York City' and the trials and tribulations of dating in the metropolitan area! As a three-time author, Lorraine tells how she was inspired by an article of a fellow new yorker w...

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December 1, 2022 31 mins

This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Third-Generation Diamond Dealer, Private Jeweler, and Founder of Concierge Diamonds, Dan Moran!


In this episode, Dan and Mindie talk about Mindie's favorite topic - DIAMONDS! Known as an 'Engagement Ring Expert', Dan discusses the important topics of the ring buying process; including budgeting, how to surprise your SO, and... who gets the ring in the event of a divorce! H...

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November 24, 2022 38 mins

This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Love-Life Expert & Dating Coach, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist-Associate, Marlena Del Hierro!


In this episode, Marlena and Mindie discuss how to not appear so desperate on the first date- especially as we head into cuffing season! Marlena is a spiritual love life expert and coach, helping single people stop dating wi...

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November 17, 2022 35 mins

This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Mental Health and Consent Advocate, Romance Novelist, and Author of 'Stepping Stone', Liv Arnold!


In this episode, Liv and Mindie discuss why consent must be a “hell yes” for every individual involved. She shares how her experience sexual harassment affected her wellbeing, and how she turned to writing for therapy when medication, meditation, and counseling didn’t improve her s...

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