Barbie Does Dating

Barbie has begun online dating again and in this continuing saga, Barbie addresses the common issue that people face when starting a relationship with a new person…romantically. How do you talk about the topic of sex? When do you have it, or better yet, when is it appropriate to even bring it up in conversation? Joined this week by dating coach extraordinaire, Kristin Sokol, we review and discuss this important topic.
Do you have questions about this topic? Reach out to us on our Instagram page for Barbie Does Dating.

We are back for the start of Season 3 of Barbie Does Dating! This one is a two part episode where we help Barbie get back into dating with her online dating profiles. We are joined in studio by Barbie and Steve, with producer Nick—as well as some contributors that are super fans! We welcome Kristen and Jhill who help us to guide Barbie into the best dating profile for her dating efforts.
In the episode we reference a bunch of pictures for her profile and those can be found at the Barbie Does Dating instagram page as well as the posting for Part 1 episode. These are behind the scenes fun that we had recording. Make sure to check out Part 1.

We are back for the start of Season 3 of Barbie Does Dating! This one is a two part episode where we help Barbie get back into dating with her online dating profiles. We are joined in studio by Barbie and Steve, with producer Nick—as well as some contributors that are super fans! We welcome Kristen and Jhill who help us to guide Barbie into the best dating profile for her dating efforts.
In the episode we reference a bunch of pictures for her profile and those can be found at the Barbie Does Dating instagram page as well as the posting for this episode at our website. Make sure to check out Part 2.

In this month’s minisode we are joined by Heidi, wife of Producer Nick, and we discuss where NOT to take your date. In past episodes, we have had some stories of bad dating stories. This episode is more about bad ideas for dates. Some you may agree with, some you may not. But we hope you laugh either way.

“Befriend the parts you don’t like about yourself” is part of a series of techniques shared by our guest, Michelle Pomeroy. Michelle was a guest in our previous episode and joins us to talk about ways that we can be curious about, and derive value from our inner critics. Michelle is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Utah. Barbie shares stories of how her loud inner critic was keeping her from having more meaningful life experiences, including being open to healthy dating opportunities. If your inner critic is taking control of your life, this is the episode for you.

It’s Not You, It’s Me…wait…no, it’s our dynamic. Traditionally, relationships use the blame shifting tactic of saying to the person we want to break up with, “It’s not you, it’s me.” But every relationship has a dynamic that is created between the two people. Sometimes the challenges that pop up in a relationship aren’t about one or both people, but how you relate to each other. In this episode we have on guest Michelle Pomeroy from Diagonal House. Michelle is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist out of Sandy, Utah. Her insights can help you to ask questions of current or past relationships that will help you to learn. Growing in your ability to recognize how you contribute to a relationship will help all future relationships be more meaningful.

Dating Green Flags are the signs, or the best things to look for in someone to date with whom to develop a relationship. So much time is spent talking about red flags, or those warning signs of someone to run away from. But there really are many good qualities we should be on the lookout for. Barbie, Steve, and Nick discuss some of those GREEN flags that some of the best relationships are founded upon.
What are green flags that you look for?

Men as bread…let me explain. This came from a popular TikTok video from Kateplus8ft and her video where she compares men to different types of bread. Barbie takes Nick and Steve through the list and gets their reactions to the various types of men and their comparable bread types.

Barbie gets back in the saddle with dating. And after a short break from our episodes, we get back to a random set of topics including Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Dating Nudists, the Roman Empire, and so many more things.

We’re back with more of your favorite bad dating stories in quick-fire fashion. Do you like to chew on hair? One guy did. That and many more fun stories to laugh at. Make sure to listen to this episode on your first dates as a way to make sure you don’t have a bad date.

Things that make us go “ick” is such a fun topic. Both men and women seem to have their own set of things that make people go “ick” or to be turned off from dating a potential person. The “ick” is a popular trend on TikTok and we are hopping on that bandwagon!

Have you experienced anxiety in dating? So many people have, and do…each and every day. What does anxiety in dating look like? How do others navigate this very complex set of thoughts and emotions in an already complex dating landscape? Join us and our guest Elena Aburto, host of the Consecrate Your Life Podcast, to discuss this significant subject.

More fabulously bad dating stories! Because you requested it! Enjoy this episode with a friend. Maybe even listen to this episode on a first date and use their response as a gauge for whether or not you want to have a second date. If you find yourself in a date that should be in one of our minisodes, please send your stories to us and we would love to highlight your misery.

Why Aren’t People Getting Married? Of course there are many reasons why people aren’t getting married. Are they the right age? Career concerns? Trends away from marriage as a priority? There are so many reasons and we sort of randomly try to discuss some of them with Barbie, Steve, and Nick trying to figure out what’s happening out there in the dating world. As a follow up to our previous episode where we talk with Barbie’s niece who is getting married what some consider a young age, we also discuss the impact “age” has on marriage interest, maybe even help you find the answer as to why aren’t people getting married?

Barbie’s niece, Bria, the almost newlywed, joins the show to talk about her upcoming wedding, the engagement stories, and how she got past her points of fear, all that. Sometimes it’s nice to know that people are still getting married, and it helps to hear what others went through to get there.

We also introduce you to Gabe’s Chesthair Fiesta. If you don’t know what that is, listen to the show and learn the joy of Gabe’s Chesthair Fiesta.

You have been heard! You love the minisodes. So here are more bad dating stories read by Barbie, Steve, and Nick. Enjoy a round-robin sharing session of bad dating stories that will make you laugh, cry, and cringe (gobble gobble.)

Have you heard of Passport Bros? Some of us have, and some of us wish we didn’t, and others learned about what a PassportBros is. Granted, we have also learned that there are different versions of what a Passport Bros are in the real world. If you have no idea what they are, give this episode a listen and be “enlightened.”

ChatGPT and dating is happening whether we know it or not. But how good is the use of Artificial Intelligence in the dating world? Can it come up with a dating profile for you? Can it be used to “chat” with people on dating apps for you? How would you respond if you found out that the dating profile of the person you were seeing was made by ChatGPT instead of the person’s authentic words? What are individuals ethically required to share when it comes to the use of AI in their dating efforts? What if you dated someone who had a previous relationship with an Artificial Intelligence creation? Would still date this person?
There is a lot to unpack in this brave new world of online dating and the involvement of Artificial Intelligence. We discuss this and even share with you the dating profiles that ChatGPT made for each of our hosts. What we learned surprised us, and it might surprise you. Give it a listen!

It’s minisode time again! This time we are sharing rapid fire examples of some funny online dating profiles. In this episode, we focus on those found through the Mutual dating App. For those that don’t know, Mutual is a dating app that focuses on those who claim some membership or affiliation with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. So some of the profiles that we share may have some sort of “inside baseball” kind of humor. But, whether you get some of the references or not, this episode is quick and a lot of fun.
For some funny profiles, follow MutualCringe on Instagram.

There are many stigmas about online dating. “That is what desperate people do”, or “those relationships never last”; or just the idea that online dating is really just for hookup and not for actual lasting relationships. Some of that may be true, after all, these things don’t just come out of nowhere. However, there are a lot of previously held stigmas or notions that are just not true… anymore. Join Barbie, Steve and Nick as we discuss the many different stigmas that people have shared about online dating, as well as ways to deal with those stigmas.

The first episode in our new mini-sode’s is on bad dates! Join Barbie, Steve, and Nick as they share some of the funniest and most bizarre dating stories in rapid fashion.

Are you looking for first date ideas? Want to know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to first dates? We have a few good ideas and many bad ones. Join Barbie, Steve, and Nick as they discuss some really fun and funny date ideas for great first dates.

So many find themselves in a position to start dating after divorce. With so many emotional challenges to overcome, dating after divorce is scary, and a necessary part of the healing process. For popular party planner and socialite, Sariah Arvizu (maiden name: Simmons) and her now husband Kiko who were both divorced, finding a committed relationship without all the pitfalls of their previous relationship was unknown territory. Learn about the steps they took, and the approach they had to re-entering the dating world. Enjoy their high energy as Barbie, Steve, and Nick talk dating after divorce with some people who have “been there.”

How do YOU feel loved? That is a question that people don’t often ask themselves, or qualify. Some speak of love languages and that is fine, but its also a little cheesy and trendy. Barbie has a theory, that the way we are motivated, is also the way we can communicate love for one another. What do we mean, well listen to this episode to find out. Join Barbie, Nick, and Nick’s wife Heidi (very special and gorgeous guest host for this episode), as we learn about the relationship between being loved and how we are motivated.
Oh, and there is some talk about dad bods and Jason Mamoa.

What are the benefits of being single? We talk a lot on our podcast about things to avoid in dating, or ways to build a better online dating profile; basically, how to date better. It’s time we celebrate the upsides of being single, and all the various benefits that should be enjoyed by those who are still looking for that committed relationship.
On this episode, Barbie, Steve, and Nick discuss some of the wonderful things to be celebrated about living a single life. Not to bash married life, or say it is better or worse, but to simply recognize the good that we all have to experience.

Have you ever been paperclipped? Have you paperclipped someone else? Do you have any idea what we mean when we talk about paper-clipping someone? Then listen to this episode to see if you are “that person” that paperclips people. Paperclipping your ex’s is not as uncommon in our social media world as you may think.
And, if you want to get your hands on the Statue of David Swimwear mentioned in the show…you are weird, but click here.

Have you heard of Matthew Hussey? Barbie has, and she wants the world to know who he is. Matthew is a dating and relationship guru/expert/YouTuber that gave an analogy that applies to finding strength in your dating position. Here is the video from Matthew Hussey (Link) The metaphor has to do with strengthening your table legs… makes sense right? Well, maybe you should listen to this episode to learn what we mean.
If you get anxious and over engaged when you find someone who really excites you, this is the episode for you.
We talk about a poem from Shel Silverstein called The Missing Piece. Here is a link to the book and story, as well as a video of the poem on YouTube.

Dating after divorce is a complicated and emotionally challenging endeavor. In some ways, it is a new start; and in other ways, it involves a mourning period. Dating coach Kristin Sokol joins us to discuss different mindsets and things to consider when entering the dating world again. This episode contains some excellent advice for those dating before or after divorce, from books to read to super helpful suggestions on ways to look at both your past and your future.

Is there a Dating Success Formula? Kristin Sokol is our special guest on this episode to teach us about this formula is, and how it can help you in dating. We would tell you what that formula is, but then we would have to kill you.
Kristin has some amazing online dating courses that you can check out, or if you want to contact her please visit her website.

Dating to open doors is a mindset that allows you to embrace opportunities, rather than be afraid of things you fear NOT happening. This is more than just a mindset, it is also some practical ideas of what you can do to improve your success with dating apps, with starting conversations, and with avoiding common mistakes that discount what would otherwise be a solid opportunity or relationship. Whether you are looking to meeting new people, or wether you want to find your spouse, this episode will have some tips and helps that are guaranteed to open doors to dating possibilities…or your money back 😉

Stop jumping to step 6! What is step 6 you say? Well, we will tell you. Kristen Sokol, who is Barbie and Steve’s dating coach, has this list of steps or phases of a relationship.

One of the most common ways that even healthy dating relationships fail is by jumping to step 6 – solving problems. That may not be what it sounds like. So to hear the rest of the story and to learn how to NOT jump to step 6, listen to this latest episode of Barbie Does Dating!

Have you ever considered a Pre-date Questionnaire? Good idea? Bad idea? Curious idea? Listen to our episode to hear the questions...

Money, Money, Money. In this episode of Barbie Does Dating, we talk about the role and importance of money in dating and relationships. Is it important? If so, how so? If it isn’t, what’s it like to have your head in the sand? (j/k). We recognize that there are many different ways to approach money topics in relationships. Since most divorces and serious relationship issues are caused by financial stress, it is reasonable to take a thoughtful approach to this matter.
When do you see bank statements? At what point do you share credit reports? Before engagement? After engagement? After marriage? 2nd Date? Make sure to email us and let us know.
So join, Barbie, Steve, and Nick as we discuss Money, Money, Money. (Yes, you should be singing the song by ABBA every time you read that.)
 

After last week’s episode withJennifer Finlayson-Fife, Barbie, Steve, and Nick wanted to have a conversation where we could digest all the beautiful things she shared. This episode is our after-discussion of the episode that we felt helped to share some insights that we all gained from the interview.
What did you learn? What did you like about what Dr. Finlayson-Fife shared? Tell us in the comments below, email us, or message us on our social media. We would love to hear from you!

Dating for a differentiated marriage is a concept that isn’t discussed a great deal, mainly because people don’t know what being “differentiated” means in the context of relationships. On this episode, Barbie, Steve, and Nick are joined by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, an LDS Marriage and Sex therapist, and host of her own podcast called “Room For Two.” She joins us to discuss many different aspects of how single or unmarried individuals can mature in their relationships, help to recognize and overcome the fear of commitment, as well as discuss healthier ways to approach the nuanced subject of sexual intimacy, and compatibility, in celibate/chaste unmarried relationships.
Dr. Finlayson-Fife brings her wealth of experience and a refreshing bit of humor to these critical subjects. Listen to hear some amazing advice, as well as what “differentiation” really means and how it can help you improve your relationships.

Are you a “nice guy?” Have you dated a “nice guy?” What do we even mean by “nice guy?” Find out in this episode how people pleasing, and being “weak” keeps the ladies at a distance. Join Barbie Berg, Steve Soelberg, and Nick Galieti for a “nice” time on this episode that is sure to make you laugh and learn a little something about having effective relationships, without having to be the “nice guy.”

Cuffing Season is upon us! Don’t know what cuffing season is? That’s okay, Steve and Nick don’t either. On this episode, we will cuff the crap out of things and make sure you are cuff-ready. This episode is so cuffing great you won’t cuffing believe it.

Do you or someone you have dated experience some level of ADHD? Do you even know what ADHD really is, or do you think ADHD people are hyperactive and immature? Have you had a relationship NOT work because of the impact of ADHD? There are so many ways that ADHD impacts dating in both positive and…challenging ways. You can have rich relationships as a person with ADHD, or if your significant other or person you are hoping to date has ADHD, there are things you need to know in order to have a more rich and rewarding relationship.
In this episode, we are joined by Kylee Shields and Heidi Galieti, who, along with host Barbie Berg, are diagnosed with ADHD and share their experience and insight.
Click to download Kylee’s worksheet and information on ADHD.

Imagine the first time you go on a date and your date says, “I want to be upfront, I am seeing multiple people.” How do you respond? Are you cool with it? Are you bothered by it? Are you sort of envious of people who are seeing multiple people? On this episode, Barbie, Steve, and Nick are joined by Kylee Shields, a past guest on the show, and Heidi, Nick’s wife, also a past guest. Catch up with what has been happening with Kylee over the past two years since she appeared on the Barbie Does Dating Podcast. Hear the fun stories from those who have been told “I am dating multiple people right now.” Some good advice and some tales of warning abound.

What does it mean to “date with intention?” What is so scary about dating with the goal of getting married? What would change for you if you dating with specific intention to make the relationship work? This and so many more questions we explore on this episode of Barbie Does Dating!

It has been a pandemic since we last released an episode, but we are back for season 2 of Barbie Does Dating! Check out what has happened to our hosts since our last episode…and what hasn’t happened. We also tease out some of what to expect in this coming season of Barbie Does Dating! We are so glad to be back! Please send us your topics and show ideas. This season is going to be great!
If you are just finding our show, please check out our Season 1 episodes here.

Dating during COVID is a super complex and the very virtual experience. How do you meet people while stuck on zoom? Should you wait to date till this all blows over? This is our first video zoom podcast episode with Steve and Barbie, as well as Dating Coaches Kristin Sokol and Lauren Hardenbrook. Does COVID put the hook-up culture in the background? Let’s discuss.

Have you ever wanted to date someone, or stop dating someone, and they just can’t take the hint? We all have, so we decided to share stories about experiences when people drop hints–so how to take a hint, and who to offer them a hint. The trio of Steve, Nick, and Barbie are joined again by Barry Wilcox.

Barry Wilcox is our guest to discuss what his dating life is like being in a wheelchair. Meet an awesome guy that Barbie crushes on the entire time. Oh yeah, Steve and Nick are there too 😉

Are you looking for the latest and greatest in dating? Out-of-the-box dating ideas that you can use in your dating efforts. Steve, Nick, and Barbie are joined by Kylee Shields to discuss the latest apps and ideas.

Heartbreak is common. In fact, even its even more common than not when it comes to dating. So how do you get over that, how to learn from heartbreak rather than being crushed by it? Steve, Nick, and Barbie are joined again by therapist Kylee Shields.

Dating in your 30’s and 40’s is a different beast than dating when you are in your 20’s. What are the challenges and upsides? We are joined this episode by guest Kylee Shields, author of Make it happen: A guide to Happiness for LDS Singles. Get some great practical advice from the experience of our guest who is also a therapist and can bring interesting insights to this whole dating process.

What to do and what not to do when it comes to being safe in dating. There are some funny stories, but will also be a little more serious as this is something to be concerned about when doing modern-day, online dating. Steve, Nick and Barbie are joined by Shawn Rapier again.

Do married people get single amnesia? Does it sort of bug you when they do? Steve and Barbie (the singles) are joined by Nick Galieti and Shawn Rapier (the marrieds) to discuss what happens with those married people that just (annoyingly) act soooo different when they get married. Fun, and funny, this is good stuff.

What happens when you date someone that a little obsessed, a little crazy, a little poorly behaved? Guest Comedian and podcaster, Shawn Rapier, joins Steve, Nick, and Barbie to talk about stories of what happens when women behave badly in dating. Hillarious, and practical, you won’t want to miss this. Women Behaving Badly w/ Shawn Rapier is sure to make you laugh.

There are many ways in which we set thresholds or waiting to be perfect, before going out and dating. Do you need to lose weight before dating? Do you need to have the perfect job before dating? Why do we set those rules for dating? Is that something we should do?
Steve Soelberg, Nick Galieti, and Barbie Berg are joined by Heidi (Nick’s wife) for a really practical way to approach yourself, and having the courage to get out there and date.

Let’s face it, there is some bad advertising going on in the dating world. We review some principles of what to do with your online dating profile. There are some hilarious stories, one of our best episodes yet. Steve, Nick and Barbie, are joined again by Heidi (Nick’s wife).

Join Steve Soelberg, Nick Galieti and Barbie Berg along with a special guest, Heidi (Nick’s wife!). She never appears on podcasts so this is a special treat. We discuss the various qualities we consider the most important in finding a mate.

Barbie and Steve revisit the idea and topic of Independent Women. What does it mean, what did Barbie mean? How is it hard for independent women to date.

Back by popular demand, more kissing stories from our trio of Steve Soelberg, Nick Galieti, and Barbie Berg! Listen to the stories from our listeners and social media. You will laugh and you will be slightly grossed out–all in good fun. Kissing Stories #2

Everyone has dating burnout…well anyone who dated for years. How do you navigate the dating world when you are tired of the dating world. Find the motivation to keep going in positive and fun ways. Join Steve Soelberg, Nick Galieti and Barbie Berg.

Follow-up episode within our 30-day dating challenge. We discuss the idea and role of being accountable for dating. How to have courage in the dating process where you learn to not give up, but owning what you are doing–good and bad.

Dating as or with a Return Missionary is a very real part of the readjusting process for those finishing a full-time mission. For those that haven’t served a mission, dating a return missionary can be an adjustment, if not a unique experience. This episode is a great resource for making it through the dating process successfully.
Host Nick Galieti produces and is a co-host of the Barbie Does Dating Podcast, as well as the Latter-day Saint MissionCast. In this episode, we do a crossover episode between the two shows. So join host Barbie Berg, Steve Soelberg, and Nick Galieti for this crossover episode of both shows.

Barbie recently started a 30 Day Dating Challenge on Facebook with a select group of individuals. This challenge involves people getting on a dating app, like Mutual, filling out a complete profile that meets certain criteria, namely that it has an “about me” section, good pictures, and so on. Here is a short video intro from the Barbie Does Dating YouTube Channel. There are other videos there about the various aspects of this challenge that have good advice, as well as some of Steve’s wonderful humor.
In this episode, Barbie, Steve, and Nick talk more about this 30 day dating challenge, how it is going, and some special helps for those that are in the challenge on how to get more of pushing yourself in your dating efforts. This episode is filled with “sage wisdom.”
We have some other episodes coming out, so make sure to subscribe to our podcast in iTunes or other podcast apps.

Are you afraid of dating a strong independent woman? Are you a strong independent woman that finds it hard to date because men are too intimidated by you? Then this episode is for you! Barbie, Steve, and Nick talk with our guest, Nicole Anderson about her experiences in the dating world as a strong independent woman.
Nicole Anderson is currently single (as of the posting of this podcast), but has been independent and on her own for years. Involved in film production and media creation for years, Nicole has an outgoing, fun personality, and knows when to take life seriously (which isn’t very often). With the self described sense of humor of a 15 year-old boy, Nicole enjoys making independent films, when she is not producing content for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Check out her blog, or her profile on mutual.
Even if you find dating independent strong women a good thing, this episode is for you as not everyone sees this issue the same way. Give it a listen, and then leave a review on iTunes!

Barbie, Steve, and Nick sit down with two dating coaches that work with single members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons or LDS). These dating coaches share some thoughts on common mistakes people make in dating. These dating coaches are also putting together an exclusive dating seminar. Give a listen to the episode to see if you can be included in this amazing opportunity. There are a number of misconceptions about the role of a dating coach. These dating coaches also help to give a more correct understanding of what a dating coach does, and how they can help you find that special someone.
Lauren Hardenbrook: (website)

Lauren married her sweetheart just over two years ago in the Salt Lake Temple. When she meets with clients, she tries  to connect with them on a personal level, and then work with them as they learn to show the fantastic, sublime, and sometimes vulnerable parts of themselves to others as they form new relationships.
She is Barbie’s dating coach and offers some very practical and down to earth advice that has helped scores of individuals find marriage and successful dating experiences. She help’s LDS singles all over the country find lasting love by exploring the best parts of who they are.
Kristin Sokol: (website)

Kristin Sokol is a Personal, Professional, and Executive Coach who lives along Utah’s Wasatch Front and works with clients around the country.
Kristin has a Bachelors degree in communications and has completed graduate work in Executive and Professional Coaching Program at the University of Texas.
Through her one-on-one coaching and workshop presentations, Kristin has over 15 years of experience helping skeptical people find solutions to problems they face in their professional, personal, and love lives.

Dating during the holidays can be a time of great rejoicing, romantic expectations being met, or it can be depressing, lonely, and sad. In this episode, Barbie, Steve, and Nick talk about dating during the holidays, as well as ways to avoid feeling that single-time blues.

We also need your feedback. In this episode, Nick says that he thinks Steve Soelberg sounds like Kevin Bacon. Give the episode a listen and weigh in on that.

Dating stories are fun. Listeners to the podcast and fans on social media share dating stories based on the premise “The date was good (or fine) until ___________________(fill in the blank).” Join Barbie, Steve, and Nick as they talk about some of the funny and even sometimes scary dating stories from their own lives as well.
We also want to announce our interest in having a meet and greet with you, the fans of the show. Please contact us and let us know where you think it would be fun to do the meet and greet, and when. The hosts will be there, there will be food (of course). The hope is that we can all meet up and have a great time, meet new people, and who knows…we may even record a live episode of the podcast.

How important is a first impression when it comes to dating apps? And what are things we love and hate to see? We will give you all the info!
Listen as Barbie, Steve, and Nick discuss ways to get the most out of your online dating profile on apps like Mutual. Get some feedback on what to do and what not to do.

What’s creepy in dating? There are so many things that people call “creepy” but are they really? How to help determine if something is truly creepy or not.

On this episode we will discuss if having similar hobbies really matters in dating, and in marriage.  Can you guess the main reason Barbie gets rejected on dating sites??  And don’t forget to listen for Nick’s weekly sage wisdom, it’s good.

Welcome to this the first episode of the Barbie Does Dating Podcast! Consider this our first date. In this episode you get a chance to learn about the host, Barbie Berg, as well as co-host, standup comedian, Steve Soelberg, and producer, Nick Galieti.
In this episode we also discuss communicating at Dances, special aspects of single’s ward culture, how married people should (or should not) set single people up on dates, what it means to be vulnerable in a relationship, and so much more.
Laugh along with Barbie, Steve, and Nick who help you navigate the dating world with great humor, real straight talk advice, and maybe even a little sage wisdom.
Barbie Does Dating will keep adding new features, different co-hosts, crazy dating stories, and more!