Love Sex LA: Unfiltered

Alexandria Rizik
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Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered is the podcast that actually says what everyone’s thinking about modern dating and relationships. Hosted by Alexandria Rizik, we’re here for the real stories, the honest opinions, and the stuff you won’t find on anyone’s highlight reel. We may not be perfect, but we are honest and we are unfiltered.

  1. 4d ago

    Michael Chernow: From Addiction to Discipline | Habits That Change Your Life

    What does it actually take to change your life? Michael Chernow—entrepreneur, wellness expert, and founder of Kreatures of Habit—joins Alexandria Rizik to talk about the habits, discipline, and consistency that helped him rebuild his life after addiction and ultimately build multiple successful businesses. Michael breaks down why discipline matters more than motivation, his approach to the 80/20 rule, morning routines, fitness, nutrition, creatine, entrepreneurship, and why becoming too rigid about wellness can actually work against you. He also opens up about his years as a professional bodybuilder, what addiction and recovery taught him about behavior, why lifestyle compatibility matters in relationships, and his belief that progress—not perfection—is success. If you’re trying to build better habits, become more disciplined, improve your health, start a business, or reinvent your life, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to have everything figured out. You just have to keep moving.

  2. Oct 1

    Has Hookup Culture Failed Women? Brittany Hugoboom on Modern Dating, Feminism & the Girlboss Era

    Has modern dating actually made women happier — or have hookup culture, dating apps, and the pressure to “have it all” left a generation questioning what empowerment is supposed to look like? This week on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria sits down with Brittany Hugoboom, founder and editor-in-chief of Evie Magazine, for an unfiltered conversation about modern dating, hookup culture, feminism, marriage, motherhood, traditional relationships, and the decline of the girlboss era. Brittany breaks down why she believes so many women are rethinking the rules they were given about sex, relationships, careers, and independence — and why terms like “girlboss” and “trad wife” may no longer capture what modern women actually want. They get into whether feminism has unintentionally contributed to loneliness, why hookup culture may not be delivering the freedom women were promised, waiting to have sex in relationships, masculine and feminine relationship dynamics, 50/50 dating, body count, attraction versus compatibility, and why more women seem to be craving marriage, family, and a softer life without giving up their ambition. Plus, Brittany shares what building Evie Magazine taught her about women, culture, virality, entrepreneurship, and challenging mainstream narratives around modern womanhood. In this episode: • Has hookup culture failed women? • Is the girlboss era officially over? • Feminism, loneliness, and modern womanhood • Why women are reconsidering traditional relationships • Dating for marriage vs. casual dating • Waiting to have sex • 50/50 relationships and gender roles • Does “body count” actually matter? • Marriage, motherhood, career, and ambition • Masculinity and femininity in modern relationships • Why dating culture feels so different in 2026 • Brittany Hugoboom on building Evie Magazine and creating viral media If you’ve ever questioned whether modern dating is actually working — or wondered why traditional relationships are suddenly back in the cultural conversation — this episode is for you.

  3. Sep 24

    Niko Emanuilidis on How to Date Like a Man, Why Men Pull Away & What Men Really Want

    What do men actually want in modern dating — and are women making dating harder by trying to control the outcome? Dating coach and Daddy Academy host Niko Emanuilidis returns to Love Sex LA: Unfiltered for an unfiltered conversation with Alexandria Rizik about how to date like a man, why men pull away, masculine and feminine dynamics, attraction, sex, commitment, and the dating behaviors that can make or break a relationship. Niko breaks down why a woman can make the first move — but why what a man does after that matters more. They talk about what healthy pursuit actually looks like, why inconsistent behavior shouldn't be confused with normal dating, and how women can take control of their dating lives without chasing a man or forcing a relationship forward. Alexandria and Niko also get into dating apps, modern hookup culture, when to have sex in a new relationship, exclusivity, performance anxiety, body count, male and female friendships, long-distance relationships, boundaries, anxious dating patterns, and knowing when to walk away. Plus, Niko explains why appreciation and admiration matter to men, what he means by “leaning into wifey,” and why the right relationship should leave you feeling secure rather than constantly questioning where you stand. In this episode: • How to “date like a man” without playing games • Why men pull away in the early stages of dating • Should women make the first move? • The difference between showing interest and chasing • Masculine vs. feminine energy in relationships • What men actually want from women • Why appreciation and admiration matter to men • Dating apps vs. meeting men in real life • When should you have sex with someone you're dating? • Sex, exclusivity and performance anxiety • Why boundaries matter in modern relationships • How to stop anxious dating behaviors • Can men and women really be best friends? • When long-distance relationships can actually work • Why being willing to walk away changes your dating life • And a round of Date or Ghost If you're navigating modern dating, relationships, situationships, dating apps, commitment, masculine and feminine energy, or trying to understand how men think, this episode is for you. Love Sex LA: Unfiltered is hosted by Alexandria Rizik and features candid conversations about dating, relationships, sex, culture, health and everything people are thinking but not always saying out loud.

  4. Sep 20

    90 Day Fiancé’s Paula & Thomas on Their Tell All, Marriage & Why Opposites Attract

    90 Day Fiancé stars Paula and Thomas join Alexandria Rizik on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered to unpack their unconventional love story, the drama viewers didn’t see coming, and what their marriage is really like after filming. Before they were a couple, Paula and Thomas were best friends living in two different countries. Then Thomas flew to Brazil and confessed his feelings for Paula — while she still had a boyfriend. Years of long distance, an engagement and a move later, the two discovered that being in love and actually living together are two very different things. In this episode, Paula and Thomas get candid about whether opposites really attract, the difference between chemistry and compatibility, family involvement in relationships, money, cultural differences, boundaries vs. control, and the clashes over perfume and their home that became major storylines on 90 Day Fiancé. They also break down the 90 Day Fiancé Tell All, including the prank Thomas says left him feeling gaslit, who surprised them most, and Paula’s upcoming revelation — without spoiling what’s still to come. Plus, Paula explains her belief in manifestation, why she covers her belly button to protect her energy, and the miniatures she uses to manifest everything from money to houses. And Thomas shares what it was really like flying to Brazil to pursue Paula before they were ever officially together. In this episode: How Paula and Thomas went from best friends to husband and wife Why Thomas flew to Brazil to confess his love while Paula had a boyfriend Dating long distance between Brazil and California Whether opposites actually make better couples Chemistry vs. compatibility Family boundaries and cultural differences in marriage Their infamous perfume disagreements Paula’s manifestation rituals and miniatures The 90 Day Fiancé Tell All prank and aftermath Paula’s mysterious Tell All revelation What their marriage looks like today A very chaotic round of Date or Ghost   Watch until the end for Paula and Thomas on where their relationship stands now — and whether living together has made them more compatible or just better at navigating their differences. Subscribe to Love Sex LA: Unfiltered for unfiltered conversations about dating, relationships, reality TV, pop culture and modern love. #90DayFiance #PaulaAndThomas #90DayFianceTellAll #TLC #RealityTV #LoveSexLA #DatingPodcast #RelationshipPodcast

  5. Sep 17

    Serena Kerrigan on Dating in Your 30s, Healthy Love & Why “You Are the Prize”

    Serena Kerrigan joins Alexandria Rizik on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered for an unfiltered conversation about dating in your 30s, confidence, relationships, egg freezing, and what it actually takes to find healthy love. Serena — creator of the “You Are the Prize” philosophy and author of Let’s F*****g Date — opens up about the heartbreaks that shaped her, becoming “Serena F*****g Kerrigan,” and what happens when the dating expert has to confront her own patterns. Alexandria and Serena get into dating with intention without letting the biological clock or societal pressure send you into panic, the difference between confidence and emotional armor, wanting to be taken care of while still being fiercely independent, and Serena’s decision to freeze her eggs at 28. They also talk about why so many women mistake anxiety for chemistry, what changed when Serena finally experienced safe and healthy love with Felix, how female friendships influence our romantic relationships, and which Sex and the Citycharacter Serena really is. Plus, Serena puts her own dating philosophy to the test with Date or Ghost, rapid-fire dating questions, and one very important question: can “I’m the prize” ever become “I’m never the problem”? In this episode: Dating in your 30s without panicking about your timeline Serena Kerrigan’s “You Are the Prize” philosophy Let’s F*****g Date Egg freezing and fertility timelines Anxiety vs. chemistry in dating Secure love vs. toxic attraction Dating while independent and successful Confidence vs. defense mechanisms Female friendships in your 30s Sex and the City dating archetypes Modern dating red flags Finding healthy love Follow Love Sex LA: Unfiltered: Instagram: @lovesexlaunfiltered Host: @alexandria_rizik Follow Serena Kerrigan and check out Let’s F*****g Date wherever books are sold.

  6. Sep 10

    James Sexton on Sex, Cheating, Prenups & the Biggest Marriage Red Flags

    What can a divorce lawyer teach you about choosing the right person to marry? James Sexton, New York City divorce attorney, bestselling author, and one of the internet’s most recognizable voices on marriage, divorce, dating, sex, and infidelity, joins Alexandria Rizik on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered to reveal the relationship red flags people often ignore before marriage — and the problems that eventually lead couples to divorce. After more than two decades of watching relationships fall apart, James explains what separates someone who is great to date from someone who is actually great to marry. In this episode, Alexandria and James discuss: • The biggest red flags to look for while dating • How to tell if someone is marriage material • Chemistry vs. compatibility — and whether “the spark” is overrated • The most common reasons couples get divorced • The warning signs that often appear before cheating • Whether a marriage can survive infidelity • Sex, desire, and sexual compatibility in long-term relationships • Money, separate finances, and financial incompatibility • Whether everyone should get a prenup • The questions every couple should ask before getting married • The qualities James sees in couples whose marriages actually last • His most controversial opinions about modern dating, hookup culture, relationships, and marriage They also get into celebrity and high-net-worth divorce, crazy prenup clauses, dating after divorce, falling in love with someone’s potential, whether people really change after marriage, and James’s perspective on what actually makes love last. If you’re dating, considering marriage, engaged, navigating a long-term relationship, or simply wondering how to avoid choosing the wrong partner, this episode is a masterclass in relationships from someone who has spent his career seeing exactly how marriages fall apart. Follow Love Sex LA: Unfiltered for more conversations about modern dating, relationships, sex, marriage, culture, and everything no one wants to say out loud.

  7. Sep 3

    Jason Cohen on Vanderpump Rules, OnlyFans, & Season 12 Relationships

    Vanderpump Rules Season 12 star Jason Salvatore Cohen joins Alexandria Rizik on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered for a candid conversation about reality TV, relationships, OnlyFans, and the season that put his dating life under a microscope. Jason opens up about his experience on Vanderpump Rules, his approach to dating and attraction, whether he was actually ready for a relationship, and how it felt having his personal life play out in front of millions of viewers. He also talks about the season’s most talked-about relationship moments and what he wishes people understood about him off camera. We also get into Jason’s path from studying medicine to modeling, acting, working at SUR, reality TV, and OnlyFans, plus his dynamic with his cousin Chris and the attention surrounding some of their content.From dating and chemistry to cast dynamics, DMs, and life after Season 12, Jason gives his side of the story completely unfiltered.

  8. Aug 27

    Mark L. Walberg on Temptation Island, Cheating, Red Flags & Why Couples Stay

    In this episode of Love Sex LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria Rizik sits down with Mark L. Walberg, longtime host of Temptation Island, to talk about love, cheating, red flags, commitment, and what really makes relationships last. After spending years watching couples put their relationships to the ultimate test, Mark has had a front-row seat to some of the most complicated relationship dynamics on reality TV. He shares what Temptation Island has taught him about infidelity, trust, communication, emotional connection, and why some couples stay together while others ultimately walk away. Alexandria and Mark get into the difference between chemistry and compatibility, the warning signs people ignore in relationships, whether cheating always means the relationship is over, and how to know when a relationship is worth fighting for. Mark also opens up about marriage, lasting love, and the relationship lessons he’s learned both on and off camera. If you’ve ever wondered why people cheat, why we ignore red flags, whether trust can be rebuilt after infidelity, or what makes a relationship survive long-term, this episode is for you. Topics include: Temptation Island, Mark L. Walberg, cheating and infidelity, dating red flags, toxic relationships, marriage advice, relationship advice, trust after cheating, commitment, communication, reality TV relationships, healthy relationships, and lasting love. Subscribe to Love Sex LA: Unfiltered for more candid conversations about dating, relationships, sex, pop culture, reality TV, and modern love.

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Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered is the podcast that actually says what everyone’s thinking about modern dating and relationships. Hosted by Alexandria Rizik, we’re here for the real stories, the honest opinions, and the stuff you won’t find on anyone’s highlight reel. We may not be perfect, but we are honest and we are unfiltered.

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  • Creator
    Alexandria Rizik
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alexandria Rizik
  • Show Website
    Love Sex LA: Unfiltered

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