Love In The Wild: Dating Smarter, Real Connection, and Intentional Relationships

Katelyn Ansari
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Think of this podcast like your group chat, your therapist, and your favorite rom-com all rolled into one. Love In The Wild is where self-love meets situationships, healing meets humor, and we learn how to date without losing our damn minds. Hosted by Katelyn Ansari, your go-to hype girl for glow-ups, boundaries, and calling out red flags. You’ll get juicy episodes full of hot takes, heart-to-hearts, and maybe a little tough love (the loving kind, obviously). Whether you're deep in your healing era, deleting and re-downloading dating apps for the 87th time, or finally learning how to put you first, you belong here. Grab your iced coffee, your journal, or just your earbuds. Let’s laugh, cry, and thrive through it all. New episodes every week. Let’s get into it.

  1. 12H AGO

    Done With Dating Apps? | How In-Person Dating Events Are Changing Modern Love

    Modern love isn’t meant to live behind a screen. In this episode of Love In The Wild, Katelyn Ansari sits down with certified dating coach and Met Through Friends founder Elle Wilson to talk about creating real, intentional, in-person connection in a swipe-fatigued world. From curated dating experiences to community-driven events that make chemistry feel natural again, Elle shares how her new event space is redefining how people meet and why meaningful connection starts with environment, energy, and intention.  If you’re done with dating apps and craving something more human, this conversation is for you. To learn more about Met Through Friends, make sure to follow Elle at @elle_the_wingwoman and @met_through_friends 💌 Thanks for tuning into Love In The Wild — the podcast where we decode modern dating, relationships, and everything in between. If you loved this episode, make sure to follow, rate, and review so more people can find their way to secure love. ✨ Stay connected: Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @KatelynnAnsari for behind-the-scenes and daily insights Share this episode with a friend who needs it Subscribe so you never miss a deep dive into love, attachment, and connection Because love doesn’t have to feel confusing — together, we’re learning how to make it secure.

    50 min

  2. DEC 17

    Masculine and Feminine Energy: Creating Attraction Through Balance and Attraction with David Sutcliffe

    Is modern dating failing because we lost polarity between men and women? In this provocative conversation, David Sutcliffe breaks down masculine and feminine dynamics, leadership in relationships, and why equality is not the same as energetic balance. We explore attraction, polarity, shadow work, and how men and women can reclaim desire without abandoning independence.  This episode challenges popular dating narratives and offers a grounded look at what actually creates chemistry, safety, and lasting connection. If you're a man looking to ignite his leadership, don't miss one of David's upcoming workshops designed to cultivate brotherhood, support, and accountability. David's Instagram Katelyn's Instagram Love In The Wild Instagram 💌 Thanks for tuning into Love In The Wild — the podcast where we decode modern dating, relationships, and everything in between. If you loved this episode, make sure to follow, rate, and review so more people can find their way to secure love. ✨ Stay connected: Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @KatelynnAnsari for behind-the-scenes and daily insights Share this episode with a friend who needs it Subscribe so you never miss a deep dive into love, attachment, and connection Because love doesn’t have to feel confusing — together, we’re learning how to make it secure.

    54 min

  3. DEC 6

    Holiday Heartbreak SOS: A Heartbreak Coach’s Guide to Getting Through It

    Navigating heartbreak during the holidays hits differently — the memories, the pressure, the loneliness, and the urge to break no contact. In this episode of Love In The Wild, heartbreak and empowerment coach Claire Conlan shares her expert strategies for surviving holiday triggers, managing emotional waves, and rebuilding your self-worth after a breakup. We dig into why heartbreak feels more intense with certain people, how to stay strong when old patterns resurface, and what to do when you miss someone who wasn’t good for you. If you’re struggling with missing an ex, feeling alone, or trying to stay grounded through the holiday chaos, this episode gives you the tools, mindset shifts, and emotional validation you need to move forward. Whether you're working through no-contact, resisting the “holiday text,” or redefining your traditions, Claire offers grounded, compassionate guidance to help you heal — even in the hardest season. To work with Claire, visit her website or follow her on Instagram. She also has two courses to help navigate heartbreak that I highly recommend if you're more of a solo-healer like myself.  How To Stop Wanting Him Back The Find Him Formula On Demand But I will say, her courses are no joke - they really make you do the work to heal; it's so worth it! 💌 Thanks for tuning into Love In The Wild — the podcast where we decode modern dating, relationships, and everything in between. If you loved this episode, make sure to follow, rate, and review so more people can find their way to secure love. ✨ Stay connected: Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @KatelynnAnsari for behind-the-scenes and daily insights Share this episode with a friend who needs it Subscribe so you never miss a deep dive into love, attachment, and connection Because love doesn’t have to feel confusing — together, we’re learning how to make it secure.

    1h 4m

  4. NOV 25

    You Don’t Have to Hold It All Together: Let’s Talk High-Functioning Anxiety with Georgie Collinson

    In this empowering episode of Love In The Wild, host Katelyn Ansari sits down with Oprah-recommended author and high-functioning anxiety expert Georgie Collinson to unpack the hidden struggles so many ambitious women face with the Anxiety Rest Method. If you’ve ever battled perfectionism, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or the pressure to “keep it all together,” this conversation gives you the relatable clarity, reassurance, and real-world tools you’ve been craving. Georgie shares practical strategies, mindset shifts, and science-backed techniques to help women navigate high-functioning anxiety, reclaim their personal power, and create a life rooted in calm, confidence, and emotional resilience. Together, Katelyn and Georgie explore how to break survival mode, stop self-sabotaging patterns, and finally feel grounded in your purpose, relationships, and daily life. Perfect for women seeking mental wellness, self-worth healing, mindset growth, and anxiety management tools, this episode delivers actionable tips you can implement immediately—so you can live with more clarity, focus, courage, and self-trust. Learn more from Georgie by visiting her website and following her on social media. If you’re ready to understand your anxiety on a deeper level and step into your most powerful, aligned self…grab your journal because this is your episode. 💌 Thanks for tuning into Love In The Wild — the podcast where we decode modern dating, relationships, and everything in between. If you loved this episode, make sure to follow, rate, and review so more people can find their way to secure love. ✨ Stay connected: Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @KatelynnAnsari for behind-the-scenes and daily insights Share this episode with a friend who needs it Subscribe so you never miss a deep dive into love, attachment, and connection Because love doesn’t have to feel confusing — together, we’re learning how to make it secure.

    45 min

  5. NOV 19

    No Contact, Full Worth. Reclaiming Yourself After A Breakup with Cole Zesiger

    Rebuild your confidence, clarity, and self-worth after a breakup. In this episode of Love In The Wild, Katelyn Ansari is joined by coach Cole Zesiger to explore why going no contact is more than simply cutting off communication, it’s a powerful mindset shift that protects your emotional well-being and helps you reconnect with who you are. Cole explains the real purpose behind no contact, how it supports your nervous system, and why it creates the space you need to heal, think clearly, and stop looking for answers in places that can no longer give them. He also breaks down the seven thoughts everyone experiences after a breakup, offering practical tools for processing each one, navigating moments of doubt, and staying grounded when old patterns try to pull you back. If you're working through heartbreak, rebuilding your identity, or trying to let go with more self-respect, this episode gives you the insight and support you need. Tune in for clear guidance, empowering mindset shifts, and strategies that make the no-contact journey feel purposeful—not painful. Perfect for anyone searching for breakup recovery tips, no contact advice, emotional healing, and self-worth rebuilding. Cole has a new book coming out in February 2026 but is available for preorder now! Visit his website www.coachcolezesiger.com or grab your preorder book here ➡️ on Amazon 💌 Thanks for tuning into Love In The Wild — the podcast where we decode modern dating, relationships, and everything in between. If you loved this episode, make sure to follow, rate, and review so more people can find their way to secure love. ✨ Stay connected: Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @KatelynnAnsari for behind-the-scenes and daily insights Share this episode with a friend who needs it Subscribe so you never miss a deep dive into love, attachment, and connection Because love doesn’t have to feel confusing — together, we’re learning how to make it secure.

    47 min

  6. NOV 6

    Detachment Is Your Superpower: How to Stop Chasing and Start Attracting

    Maybe you've been there; pushing your needs down to make sure the other person chooses you or you adjust yuor boundaries so they don't leave but in reality, you don’t lose people when you detach, you lose what was never aligned. In this episode, Katelyn sits down with Sabrina Bendory, relationship expert, host of You Will Be Ok Podcast, and author of Detached: How to Let Go, Heal, and Become Irresistible to talk about the art of detachment and how it becomes your most magnetic energy. Katelyn and Sabrina dive deep into what it really means to let go, not from fear, but from trust. They share dual real-world experiences where they both learned that stepping back can actually bring you closer to what’s meant for you. This isn’t about playing games, timing your texting responses back, or pretending not to care. It’s about emotional regulation, self-worth, and the quiet confidence that comes when you finally stop chasing and start becoming. ✨ You’ll learn: How to detach without feeling cold or disconnectedThe difference between protecting yourself and empowering yourselfWhat detachment looks like in a long-term committed relationship or marriage.Why detachment makes you more magnetic to love, success, and peaceHow to regulate your emotions when your mind wants to reach out or control outcomesIf you’ve ever driven yourself crazy with dating "strategies', reread texts to find hidden clues, or lost yourself trying to prove your worth to someone who wasn't worth it then this episode will remind you: your power is in your peace. 💌 Thanks for tuning into Love In The Wild — the podcast where we decode modern dating, relationships, and everything in between. If you loved this episode, make sure to follow, rate, and review so more people can find their way to secure love. ✨ Stay connected: Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @KatelynnAnsari for behind-the-scenes and daily insights Share this episode with a friend who needs it Subscribe so you never miss a deep dive into love, attachment, and connection Because love doesn’t have to feel confusing — together, we’re learning how to make it secure.

    42 min

  7. OCT 16

    Regulate Before You Relate: Healing Your Nervous System for Healthier Love with Jessica Maguire

    You can’t find secure love if your body still thinks love isn’t safe. In this episode, Katelyn sits down with nervous system expert Jessica Maguire to explore how our bodies, not just our minds, shape the way we love. Together, they unpack what it really means to regulate before you relate: why your nervous system might be acting out from old wounds, how trauma shows up in your dating patterns, and what it takes to finally feel safe in love again. This conversation is part science, part soul, and every bit relatable as Katelyn and Jessica share real life experiences that shaped their approach to love. So if you’re ready to move from reactivity to regulation in love, you’ll feel right at home in this episode. Remember; it's never too late to start healing -- start your journey today! 🎧 Tune in to Love In The Wild — where we explore the wild, messy, and deeply human side of love. Jessica's Instagram: @repairing_the_nervous_system Jessica's Website 💌 Thanks for tuning into Love In The Wild — the podcast where we decode modern dating, relationships, and everything in between. If you loved this episode, make sure to follow, rate, and review so more people can find their way to secure love. ✨ Stay connected: Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @KatelynnAnsari for behind-the-scenes and daily insights Share this episode with a friend who needs it Subscribe so you never miss a deep dive into love, attachment, and connection Because love doesn’t have to feel confusing — together, we’re learning how to make it secure.

    50 min

  8. OCT 3

    Reframing Love: Avoidant Isn’t Cold, Anxious Isn’t Needy with Dean Blankfield

    Are you anxious in relationships and tired of being called “clingy”? Or maybe you lean avoidant and people think you’re “cold” or “emotionally unavailable”? In this episode of Love In The Wild, relationship coach Dean Blankfield and I break down the biggest myths about attachment styles — and why anxious and avoidant partners are not what they’re labeled to be. Dean is a relationship coach who specializes in attachment patterns. He helps people stuck in painful relationship dynamics understand themselves and become more secure. He’s coached hundreds of anxious and avoidant attachers and is known for making attachment easy to understand and practical to implement. Interested in working with Dean? Send him a DM on Instagram at @DeanBlankfield! In episode 5, we dive deep into: What “anxious attachment” really means (and why it’s NOT the same as being needy)Why avoidant partners aren’t cold, distant, or heartless — they’re protecting themselvesHow these misunderstood dynamics fuel toxic relationship cyclesPractical ways to reframe anxious-avoidant conflicts into opportunities for deeper intimacyThe path to building a secure relationship in 2025 and beyondIf you’ve ever Googled “why am I so needy in relationships” or “why is my partner emotionally unavailable” — this episode will change the way you see yourself, your partner, and love itself. ✨ Whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term relationship, this conversation will give you the language, tools, and mindset shifts to stop the blame game and start creating lasting, secure love. 💌 Thanks for tuning into Love In The Wild — the podcast where we decode modern dating, relationships, and everything in between. If you loved this episode, make sure to follow, rate, and review so more people can find their way to secure love. ✨ Stay connected: Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @KatelynnAnsari for behind-the-scenes and daily insights Share this episode with a friend who needs it Subscribe so you never miss a deep dive into love, attachment, and connection Because love doesn’t have to feel confusing — together, we’re learning how to make it secure.

    52 min
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Think of this podcast like your group chat, your therapist, and your favorite rom-com all rolled into one. Love In The Wild is where self-love meets situationships, healing meets humor, and we learn how to date without losing our damn minds. Hosted by Katelyn Ansari, your go-to hype girl for glow-ups, boundaries, and calling out red flags. You’ll get juicy episodes full of hot takes, heart-to-hearts, and maybe a little tough love (the loving kind, obviously). Whether you're deep in your healing era, deleting and re-downloading dating apps for the 87th time, or finally learning how to put you first, you belong here. Grab your iced coffee, your journal, or just your earbuds. Let’s laugh, cry, and thrive through it all. New episodes every week. Let’s get into it.

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