Your Dating Bestie Podcast

Elly Klein
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Meet the lovechild of Carrie Bradshaw and Crocodile Dundee. That’s me! Hi, I’m Elly Klein – your best friend for all things dating. As a professional dating mentor, I help women who want to find their Mr Right go from ‘dating sucks’ to dating success with my unique 'best friend' approach. This podcast will give you a sense of my no-BS, woo woo-free, results-driven vibe. If you like it, come and join us in the Your Dating Bestie community where I'll help you every step of the way on your journey to love. Just visit YourDatingBestie.com.

  1. JAN 6

    Ep. 45: Bethenny Frankel isn't going to save dating - but here's who will

    Entrepreneur, social media creator and reality TV star, Bethenny Frankel, has a new dating community called The Core. But she's not your dating saviour. For that, you'll need to look elsewhere. Here are the top 5 points I cover in this episode: ❤ All about Bethenny Frankel’s new dating community, The Core ❤ Why The Core isn’t going to save everyone from dating struggles ❤ The one and only thing that can save you from dating struggles ❤ What a hit song by Mariah Carey can teach you about dating ❤ The No. 1 best way to start dating with confidence and finesse If you’d prefer to read than listen, you can view this as an article on ⁠Medium⁠ and ⁠Substack⁠. As a professional dating mentor (kinda like the lovechild of Carrie Bradshaw and Crocodile Dundee), I help women who want to find their Mr Right go from ‘dating sucks’ to dating success with my unique 'best friend' approach. Start with my FREE TRAINING - Empowered AF: How to Find Mr Right Without Having to Change Yourself, Lower Your Standards or Waste Your Time. Just visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠YourDatingBestie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    6 min

  2. 12/05/2025

    Ep. 44: What to do when you have everything but the partner (and you want a partner)

    Men and women have more in common than you might think. And one of those things is that feeling of despair when you have everything you want in life except a partner (assuming you desire to have a partner). So, if you want to solve this final piece of the puzzle, this is the surprisingly simple action step you need to take. Here are the top 5 points I cover in this episode / article: ❤ This was inspired by the latest episode of the Oprah Podcast ❤ Men are just as scared they won’t find love as women are ❤ An obvious reason why you might not have found love yet ❤ How to increase your chances of finding love even further ❤ Why dating and relationship skills start with your mindset If you’d prefer to read than listen, you can view this as an article on ⁠Medium⁠ and ⁠Substack⁠. As a professional dating mentor (kinda like the lovechild of Carrie Bradshaw and Crocodile Dundee), I help women who want to find their Mr Right go from ‘dating sucks’ to dating success with my unique 'best friend' approach. Start with my FREE TRAINING - Empowered AF: How to Find Mr Right Without Having to Change Yourself, Lower Your Standards or Waste Your Time. Just visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠YourDatingBestie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    6 min

  3. 11/26/2025

    Ep. 43: When should you give up on dating? A personal story.

    Is there a point at which you’ve dated enough to know you’ll probably never find someone so it’s no longer worth it? This is my personal take – from someone who did over a decade of online dating. Here are the top 5 points I cover in this episode / article: ❤ The last two boyfriends I had before I met my husband ❤ The last two epic dates I had before I met my husband ❤ A life-changing mindset shift when it comes to dating ❤ Two more examples of ladies who persisted with dating ❤ Three instances in which you should give up on dating If you'd prefer read this podcast episode as an article on Medium or Substack, visit the show notes for links. As a professional dating mentor (kinda like the lovechild of Carrie Bradshaw and Crocodile Dundee), I help women who want to find their Mr Right go from ‘dating sucks’ to dating success with my unique 'best friend' approach. Start with my FREE TRAINING - Empowered AF: How to Find Mr Right Without Having to Change Yourself, Lower Your Standards or Waste Your Time. Just visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠YourDatingBestie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    9 min

  4. 11/13/2025

    Ep. 42: Dating feminist men: Should you only date men who call themselves a feminist?

    Feminism is important. Dating men who respect women and care about women’s rights is important. But do you really need a man who self-identifies as a ‘feminist’? I’m not so sure.  Here are the top 5 points I cover in this episode: ❤ Why the first Golden Bachelor Australia said on TV that he’s not a feminist ❤ The difference between being a feminist and calling yourself a feminist ❤ The importance of considering a man’s point of view before ruling him out ❤ Why ‘shit tests’ aren’t a very good way to protect yourself from bad men ❤ The best way to find out if a man is safe and trustworthy with good values If you’d prefer to read than listen, you can view this as an article on ⁠Medium⁠ and ⁠Substack⁠. As a professional dating mentor (kinda like the lovechild of Carrie Bradshaw and Crocodile Dundee), I help women who want to find their Mr Right go from ‘dating sucks’ to dating success with my unique 'best friend' approach. Start with my FREE TRAINING - Empowered AF: How to Find Mr Right Without Having to Change Yourself, Lower Your Standards or Waste Your Time.  Just visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠YourDatingBestie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    7 min

  5. 11/03/2025

    Ep. 41: Lying to yourself about men? It might be holding you back from finding love.

    Do you make sweeping generalizations about men? And have you ever stopped to ask yourself if they're true? Here's how lies and stereotypes about 'men' can prevent you from finding one good man. Here are the top 5 points I cover in this episode: ❤ Book recommendation: memoir about a woman’s midlife sexual escapades ❤ The depressing untrue belief that men don’t care for women in their old age    ❤ Five common generalizations about men that prevent you from finding love ❤ One simple mindset shift that just might change your entire outlook on dating ❤ Two ways a lie about men can ruin your chances at true love and happiness If you’d prefer to read than listen, you can view this as an article on ⁠Medium⁠ and ⁠Substack⁠.   As a professional dating mentor (kinda like the lovechild of Carrie Bradshaw and Crocodile Dundee), I help women who want to find their Mr Right go from ‘dating sucks’ to dating success with my unique 'best friend' approach.   Start with my FREE TRAINING - Empowered AF: How to Find Mr Right Without Having to Change Yourself, Lower Your Standards or Waste Your Time.    Just visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠YourDatingBestie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    7 min

  6. 08/28/2025

    Ep. 40: Ready to date but not ready to be intimate? Here’s how to set the pace.

    Some women need more time than others to feel ready for intimacy - and that’s okay. But making a man ‘wait’ can feel risky.  I’m going to teach you how to maintain this boundary without seeming like a prude.  Here are the top 5 points I cover in this episode: ❤ I have a number of clients who need lots of time before intimacy ❤ Why having boundaries is important – but so is having empathy ❤ What if a man’s boundary was never paying for you on a date? ❤ A spiel you can give a man you’re not ready to be intimate with ❤ Your various options: Communicate, compromise or call it quits If you’d prefer to read than listen, you can view this as an article on ⁠Medium⁠ and ⁠Substack⁠. As a professional dating mentor (kinda like the lovechild of Carrie Bradshaw and Crocodile Dundee), I help women who want to find their Mr Right go from ‘dating sucks’ to dating success with my unique 'best friend' approach. Start with my FREE TRAINING - Empowered AF: How to Find Mr Right Without Having to Change Yourself, Lower Your Standards or Waste Your Time.  Just visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠YourDatingBestie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    9 min

  7. 08/14/2025

    Ep. 39: Why don’t men ask questions? A single woman’s guide to one-sided conversations.

    What to do when men don’t ask questions is one of the most common dating dilemmas women have. Here’s a five-step system for handling your next Mr No-Questions. Here are the top 5 points I cover in this episode: ❤ The importance of having empathy before getting too frustrated ❤ A surprising possible reason why he hasn’t yet asked you a question ❤ Why it’s more important that he’s a good listener than question-asker ❤ A clever little tip you can try to encourage him to ask you questions ❤ When to give up and move on to men who are good question-askers If you’d prefer to read than listen, you can view this as an article on ⁠Medium⁠ and ⁠Substack⁠.   As a professional dating mentor (kinda like the lovechild of Carrie Bradshaw and Crocodile Dundee), I help women who want to find their Mr Right go from ‘dating sucks’ to dating success with my unique 'best friend' approach.   Start with my FREE TRAINING - Empowered AF: How to Find Mr Right Without Having to Change Yourself, Lower Your Standards or Waste Your Time.   Just visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠YourDatingBestie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    5 min

  8. 08/06/2025

    Ep. 38: How much physical attraction do you need to be happy in a relationship? Take the couch test.

    How hot do you need to be for your husband or life partner? Not as hot as you might think. Physical attraction in a relationship is a bit like shopping for a couch - you need to strike the right balance between style and comfort.  Here are the top 5 points I cover in this episode:   ❤ Tackling the touchy subject of physical attractiveness in relationships ❤ The irony of caring about looks more when dating than in a relationship ❤ The distinct difference between physical attractiveness and chemistry ❤ How to balance style and comfort when shopping for a couch / man ❤ Why trying to get style and comfort in equal measures is a fool’s errand   If you’d prefer to read than listen, you can view this as an article on ⁠Medium⁠ and ⁠Substack⁠.   As a professional dating mentor (kinda like the lovechild of Carrie Bradshaw and Crocodile Dundee), I help women who want to find their Mr Right go from ‘dating sucks’ to dating success with my unique 'best friend' approach.   Start with my FREE TRAINING - Empowered AF: How to Find Mr Right Without Having to Change Yourself, Lower Your Standards or Waste Your Time.   Just visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠YourDatingBestie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    6 min
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Meet the lovechild of Carrie Bradshaw and Crocodile Dundee. That’s me! Hi, I’m Elly Klein – your best friend for all things dating. As a professional dating mentor, I help women who want to find their Mr Right go from ‘dating sucks’ to dating success with my unique 'best friend' approach. This podcast will give you a sense of my no-BS, woo woo-free, results-driven vibe. If you like it, come and join us in the Your Dating Bestie community where I'll help you every step of the way on your journey to love. Just visit YourDatingBestie.com.

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