Dating Unsettled

Joy Ofodu
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Welcome to the Dating Unsettled Show where we dare to date differently hosted by Joy Ofodu, a Creative Executive who has reached millions of people with my original comedy content, voiceover and original stories. I am unsettled by my Nigerian culture's expectations of dating. I'm unsettled by American dating norms and traumas. I harnessed my inner romantic and childhood dreams of a healthy BLACK relationship to author a new set of dating rules, ones that work for me, rules that made Black love not only possible but PROBABLE. I was going to fall in love, and I knew I would find it online. I refused to settle. I swiped on over 2,000 profiles, matched with over 150 fine young gentlemen and went on about 20 first dates with some amazing guys. You already got 50 apps in your phone baby, what's one more? Dating Unsettled, where we dare to date differently. Make sure you're subscribed anywhere where you can listen to podcasts. Follow me @joyofodu and follow the show @datingunsettled. It would help me tremendously if you would rate and review the show FIVE STARS. Thank you for your undying love and support

  1. 11/06/2025

    But Their Family Tho!

    Sure you like them -- but their Family tho?! Dating, Family and everything in between. Be sure to like & subscribe to my newsletter! You can visit my website "From Joy to the World" and join my mailing list at https://joyofodu.komi.io/ Follow the show and DM or email me your requests for bonus episodes! datingunsettled@gmail.com www.DatingUnsettled.com YouTube: JoyOfodu IG: @datingunsettled TikTok: datingunsettled Twitter: @datingunsettled Connect with Joy www.joyofodu.com IG: @joyofodu TikTok: joyofodu Twitter: @joyofodu

    25 min

  2. 10/18/2025

    Dating Immigrants to the United States

    We're back every week!  Thoughts on dating immigrants to the united states, cultural differences, how Ivan & I mesh in music, culture and more and we respond to an immigrant woe from an online lover.  Immigrants? We get the job done.  Be sure to like & subscribe to my newsletter! You can visit my website "From Joy to the World" and join my mailing list at https://joyofodu.komi.io/

    28 min
  3. Egg Freezing Start to Finish - My Complete Cryopreservation at Spring Fertility ft. Dr Srini Reddy

    09/12/2025

    Egg Freezing Start to Finish - My Complete Cryopreservation at Spring Fertility ft. Dr Srini Reddy

    You're here because you have questions about balancing and freezing, and your career or relationship, and we are here to answer them. We're going to spend the next hour breaking down what egg freezing is and talking about making unconventional dating and fertility decisions. I'm joined by special guest, my doctor, Dr. Srini Reddy at Spring Fertility. Partnership with Spring Fertility: Get $150 off your first consult in CA, NY or Oregon with code JOY150 My first consult is filmed, so you can see exactly what happens in that appointment. Join my newsletter at https://joyofodu.substack.com/welcome for more unsettling Enjoyment Endeavor updates and cryopreservation contnet. We're here to bust myths not brains--- we're gonna talk about what the crowd preservation process looks like, what it costs, how to get started, how it feels in the body and to answer your questions live.  In this episode, we cover: Egg Freezing 101 The Personal Side: Dating, Career & Egg Freezing Technology updates: How safe is cryopreservation? How reliable? Listener Qs / Rapid-Fire Round Big Picture We have 8 more episodes of Unsettled locked & loaded -- don't go anywhere! I shared my personal egg freezing journey and chatted with the fertility doctor from Spring who performed my surgery for a funny, honest conversation to help others learn more. The conversation was for anyone curious about egg freezing—what the process looked like, how to get started, the costs, and key things to consider. I opened up about my experience as a Spring patient in the format of a Dating Unsettled episode (and it all went on the pod after), while Dr. Reddy provided expert guidance and answered common questions. Everyone was welcome to attend this free live podcast taping, proudly in partnership with Spring Fertility. About Dr. Srini Reddy: Dr. Reddy is a double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician-Gynecologist, committed to providing exceptional, evidence-based fertility care in a compassionate and collaborative environment. She believes in empowering her patients by ensuring they feel informed, supported, and actively involved in every step of their journey.

    1h 3m
  4. I Froze My Eggs 2x… Wanna Hear About It Live Wednesday? RSVP

    09/10/2025

    I Froze My Eggs 2x… Wanna Hear About It Live Wednesday? RSVP

    Come Meet My Doctor on Dating Unsettled - My Egg Freezing Story Spreading my legs for SCIENCE! Join me Weds Sep 10 at 4PST/7EST to interview my doctor, OR send this to an egg-carrier you love. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-cryopreservation-a-webinar-with-joy-ofodu-dr-reddy-tickets-1618511444299 Have you ever thought about freezing eggs or embryos for future family, career, or life planning but had no idea where to begin? Or maybe you just want to hear from someone who actually went through it—not once, but twice? Join me for a special Dating Unsettled live virtual podcast taping, where I'll be talking with Dr. Srini Reddy, Fertility Specialist at Spring Fertility, about egg freezing and making unconventional dating and fertility decisions! RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-cryopreservation-a-webinar-with-joy-ofodu-dr-reddy-tickets-1618511444299 Return here to join directly on Weds at 4PST without RSVP: https://zoom.us/j/99726804837 I'll be sharing my personal egg freezing journey and chatting with the fertility doctor from Spring who performed my surgery for a funny, honest conversation to help you learn more. This conversation is for anyone curious about egg freezing—what the process looks like, how to get started, the costs, and key things to consider. I'll open up about my experience as a Spring patient in the format of a Dating Unsettled episode (and it's alllll going on the pod after, while Dr. Reddy provides expert guidance and answers common questions. Everyone is welcome to attend this free live podcast taping, proudly in partnership with Spring Fertility. About Dr. Srini Reddy: Dr. Reddy is a double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician-Gynecologist, committed to providing exceptional, evidence-based fertility care in a compassionate and collaborative environment. She believes in empowering her patients by ensuring they feel informed, supported, and actively involved in every step of their journey.

    3 min

  5. 02/15/2025

    What Are Girlfriend Duties vs. Wife Duties? Threads Explains

    What Are Girlfriend Duties vs. Wife Duties? Threads apparently explains! Alright, picture this—you're vibing in a relationship, doing all the things, but then you stop and ask yourself: Wait… is this a girlfriend thing to do/give/be or a wife thing? We're unpacking that strange perpetually chronically online urge. Not in a dusty "play your role" kinda way, but in a WOW we don't have any common operating terms for this way. We're talking effort vs. expectation, investment vs. entitlement, and why the whole "wifey treatment on a girlfriend budget" debate is way deeper than just cooking and cleaning. Be sure to like & subscribe to my newsletter!  You can visit my website and join my mailing list at enjoymentendeavor.com Follow the show and DM me your requests for bonus episodes or Unsettler Requests www.DatingUnsettled.com YouTube: @JoyOfodu @EnjoymentEndeavor IG: @datingunsettled All podcast platforms: Dating Unsettled Connect with Joy www.joyofodu.com IG: joyofodu Threads: joyofodu Facebook: joyofodu

    23 min
  6. My Boyfriend Thought I Abandoned Him During Evacuation ft. Dr. Chidi Ohaeri

    01/17/2025

    My Boyfriend Thought I Abandoned Him During Evacuation ft. Dr. Chidi Ohaeri

    Unsettler Request: My Boyfriend Thought I Abandoned Him During Evacuation ft. Dr. Chidi Ohaeri Psychoeducation on how we respond to our partners taking past hurt and gender roles into account. If you are dating, loving, losing anything duirng this natural disaster: I am with you and feeling for you. Dr. Chidi and I read a vulnerable Unsettler Request centering the Southern California wildfires.  -- Be sure to like & subscribe to my newsletter!  You can visit my website and join my mailing list at enjoymentendeavor.com Follow the show and DM me your requests for bonus episodes or Unsettler Requests www.DatingUnsettled.com YouTube: @JoyOfodu @EnjoymentEndeavor IG: @datingunsettled All podcast platforms: Dating Unsettled Connect with Joy www.joyofodu.com IG: joyofodu Threads: joyofodu Facebook: joyofodu

    35 min

  7. 01/01/2025

    I Redownloaded the Dating Apps: What Changed? Dating in 2025

    New Year, So I Redownloaded the Dating Apps: What Changed? Dating in 2025: how to use these features to find love in the New Year! I redownloaded the dating apps—Tinder, Bumble, Hinge—you know, the usual suspects. In this episode, I dive into what's changed, what hasn't, and whether the swipe scene is any less chaotic than before. Spoiler alert: it's probably still a lil weird and VERY full of hope! If you've ever wondered whether dating apps are worth the hassle in 2025, this one's for you. Along the way, I share some hard-earned dating advice from my time swiping on over 3,000 profiles and making 160+ matches. Looking for love, something casual, or just bored scrolling, this episode has plenty of insights (and a few laughs) to tell you what's been going on since you last opened the Big Apps! Be sure to like & subscribe to my newsletter! You can visit my website and join my mailing list at enjoymentendeavor.com Shot by Town Futurist Media at 823 Grand Luxe  https://www.823grandluxe.com/ Production Asst - Mojola Epps, Donnita Shaw Follow the show and DM me your requests for bonus episodes! www.DatingUnsettled.com YouTube: JoyOfodu IG: @datingunsettled TikTok: datingunsettled Twitter: @datingunsettled Connect with Joy www.joyofodu.com  IG: @joyofodu TikTok: joyofodu Twitter: @joyofodu Threads: joyofodu  Facebook: joyofodu Bluesky: joyofodu

    22 min
  8. Unsettled Summer: I'm Reading and Giving Relationship Advice

    08/15/2024

    Unsettled Summer: I'm Reading and Giving Relationship Advice

    In this episode of Dating Unsettled, we're (yes, you and me) diving BACK LIKE WE NEVA LEFT into the chaos of summer relationships. I'll be reading your submissions and offering some no-nonsense advice—sprinkled with just the right amount of sarcasm. Whether you're navigating summer flings or long-term love, tune in for a reality check you probably didn't ask for, but definitely need. Follow the show and DM or email me your requests for bonus episodes! datingunsettled@gmail.com www.DatingUnsettled.com YouTube: JoyOfodu IG: @datingunsettled TikTok: datingunsettled Twitter: @datingunsettled Connect with Joy www.joyofodu.com IG: @joyofodu TikTok: joyofodu Twitter: @joyofodu

    28 min
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Welcome to the Dating Unsettled Show where we dare to date differently hosted by Joy Ofodu, a Creative Executive who has reached millions of people with my original comedy content, voiceover and original stories. I am unsettled by my Nigerian culture's expectations of dating. I'm unsettled by American dating norms and traumas. I harnessed my inner romantic and childhood dreams of a healthy BLACK relationship to author a new set of dating rules, ones that work for me, rules that made Black love not only possible but PROBABLE. I was going to fall in love, and I knew I would find it online. I refused to settle. I swiped on over 2,000 profiles, matched with over 150 fine young gentlemen and went on about 20 first dates with some amazing guys. You already got 50 apps in your phone baby, what's one more? Dating Unsettled, where we dare to date differently. Make sure you're subscribed anywhere where you can listen to podcasts. Follow me @joyofodu and follow the show @datingunsettled. It would help me tremendously if you would rate and review the show FIVE STARS. Thank you for your undying love and support

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  • Creator
    Joy Ofodu
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Dating Unsettled