The Tinder Project
Aussie dating coach Mark Rosenfeld takes on the challenge to step into his clients' shoes as he goes ONLINE undercover as a woman for 365 consecutive days on dating apps. Follow his hilarious and slightly educational journey alongside sidekick Teal Elisebeth as they make dating fun again and show that there are still great people out there.
Episodes
In this epic episode, Teal and Mark discuss one of the most painful and frustrating questions dating coaches hear. The Good-Luck-Chuck dilemma of "Why did he commit to the next woman after me?!?" Mark unpacks how he helps clients through this problem, what different versions of this challenge look like, and how much responsibility the person experiencing the pattern should take.
In addition, the duo play &quo...
In this episode, Mark's shares the story of his first wedding anniversary and how his unconventional international relationship came to be, including the envelope he gave her years earlier that might just be the MOST romantic story you've ever heard!
In this content topic for today, we dive into a common experience many women face: the return of exes right when you’re moving on. Why does it happen? What’s th...
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In this episode, Mark Rosenfeld and Teal Elisabeth discuss self-compassion and laziness and how to tell the difference. Mark shares his thoughts on how to recognize when you're being kind to yourself versus making excuses, while Teal offers her perspective on listening to your body and knowing when to push through. They explore how to balance self-care with taking action, and why it’s so important to ...
Mark Rosenfeld and Teal Elisabeth debate the pros and cons of prenups. Mark explains why he believes they’re important, while Teal shares her thoughts on the emotional side of the discussion. They also explore how prenups can shape trust and communication in a relationship. Tune in for a lively conversation on this relationship hot topic! Let us know what you think in the comments!
Chapters:
00:00 Introdu...
In this conversation Mark Rosenfeld And Teal Elisabeth DEBATE How To Get Your Needs Met WITHOUT Being Needy! It turns out there are some things Mark and Teal DON'T agree on and this was certainly one of them! Mark and Teal also describe the difference between NEEDS and WANTS and how to define which is which, and Mark shares an update on how his incredibly tough filtering strategy is going in finding a specific &a...
In this conversation, Mark Rosenfeld shares how it's going 'niching' down to find a specific target man in the thousands available on the oldschool website 'plenty of fish'. He then shares with Teal the greatest profile he's come across in 205 days dating online as a woman (it might be the greatest profile in online history) before him and Teal speak about the pro's and con's of...
In this conversation, Mark Rosenfeld shares the final results of spending 60-days on Bumble as a 'Single-Mum' of a 1 year-old-child and how it differed from his experience meeting men as a 'woman' without children. He then shares what he'll be testing next on The Tinder Project. For the main topic of the day, Mark and Teal discuss what IS and ISN'T bad dating manners, including ordering t...
In this conversation, Mark opens up about his near-death experience this week, and the profound shifts it led to in his attitudes towards life, love and relationships.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:29 WHAT Happened?!?
16:06 A Previous Near-DEATH Experience Involving Trucks
18:30 What Mark LEARNED
18:43 What FLASHED through Mark's mind with 15-20 minutes to live
25:21 Feminine LOGIC...
In this engaging conversation, Mark Rosenfeld and Teal Elisabeth explore the hilarious side of what Mark has come across recently as a single mum on the dating app Hinge. They then explore Teal's wisdom and coaching on the importance of choosing correct first date outfits and how to decide what to wear, including choice(s) in makeup. Finally, in the main topic, Mark and Teal tackle the complexities of making long...
In this engaging conversation, Mark Rosenfeld and Teal Elisabeth discuss the challenges of balancing personal goals with parenthood, the differences in emotional responses between genders, and the importance of self-compassion in goal-setting. The duo shares what their own spouses said were THEIR 'weirdest' traits, and then in the main topic of the day, delve into the complexities of attraction and compatibi...
Mark and Teal explore the experience Mark had becoming a single mum online, the complexities of the 'body count' question, and the art of manifesting one's ideal partner through vision. We share personal experiences, insights from dating apps, and the importance of having a clear vision in relationships and HOW to make that vision your reality!
Takeaways
Becoming a single mom can lead ...
In this conversation, Mark and Teal discuss personal updates, including health and experiences with single motherhood. They delve into the concept of karma, exploring how it can sometimes lead to feelings of entitlement and resentment when expectations are not met. The discussion highlights the importance of giving without strings attached and the impact of covert contracts in relationships. They also touch on the rol...
In this conversation, Mark Rosenfeld and Teal Elisabeth explore a surprising bumble conversation Mark had which should be a reminder some of the "bad" behaviours you see online are not what they might seem on the surface. The conversation then delves into the significance of emotional intelligence and vulnerability in relationships, alongside a review of Bumble's 2025 emerging dating trends. Mark and El...
In this engaging conversation, Mark Rosenfeld shares how his insecurities cost him his first love, as well as how it's been to transition to being a 'single mum' on a dating app. Him and Teal Elisabeth then cover Swipe Fatigue in the main topic of the day - how to avoid it, and what to do if you're already in it.
Takeaways
Being a single mum is just as viable as NOT being a single mum....
In this conversation, Mark Rosenfeld and Teal Elisabeth discuss the challenges of online dating, focusing on how to identify scammers and the importance of intuition. They share personal experiences and insights on what to look for in profiles to avoid attracting scammers. The discussion also delves into their personal favourite pickup lines, highlighting effective strategies for making genuine connections in real lif...
In this engaging conversation, Mark Rosenfeld and Teal Elisabeth discuss the results of the emoji-less dating 30-day experiment, exploring how the absence of emojis affected Mark's ability to create matches and conversations with the men online and how it affected the monthly numbers. The duo also explored several unique dating apps, highlighting the evolving landscape of online dating and the various niches that...
In this episode, Mark and Teal explore humorous Hinge profiles, share personal reflections on daylight savings, and make predictions for the election day. They also discuss the implications of Mia Khalifa's marriage advice, touching on themes of dating, politics, and personal growth. In this conversation, Mark Rosenfeld and Teal Elisabeth delve into the complexities of marriage and relationships, critiquing conte...
In this engaging conversation, Teal Elisabeth shares her exciting news about expecting a baby girl and her journey of writing a book! The discussion transitions into Mark's DIMWIT of the week (the reward for the most ridiculous person he's met online) and the best FIRST date questions both coaches advise for clients. The main topic is an intriguing conversation on "Does healthy shame exist?". Is th...
In this engaging conversation, Mark and Teal explore the challenges of communication in dating, particularly focusing on the impact of emojis (which Mark has been banned from for 30 days) and the nuances of expressing feelings through words. They also discuss a recent cultural protest in India regarding beards, examining the deeper implications of such movements. Finally, they delve into the complexities of age gaps i...
In today's conversation, Mark Rosenfeld reflects on his first 100 days of the Tinder project, sharing three key learnings about online successful online dating he has garnered from being a woman dating online. He also gives an update with regards to how he's doing on Teal's 'emojiless' challenge. The conversation then delves into the challenges of navigating changes individuals purposes and va...
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