11 episodes

A podcast to help bridge the gap between men & women in the dating realm.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

A podcast to help bridge the gap between men & women in the dating realm.

    Dating as a single mom

    Dating as a single mom

    In this EP, Swish shares what's it's like dating as a single mom and a few misconceptions. Shantel also shares whether or not she would date men with children.



     Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Swish's IG: @naturallyswish

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie

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    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

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    • 30 min
    Father Wounds

    Father Wounds

    Ashley and Shantel get transparent about their own father wounds, the "daddy issues" stigma and things they are doing to avoid old dating habits created from these wounds. 

    Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Ashley's IG: @ashjones__10

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie

    Shameless plugs:

    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

    Stock images for BIPOC: www.culturestock.shop

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    • 42 min
    Power, Pursuit and Pockets.

    Power, Pursuit and Pockets.

    Should the initial pursuit be based on gender or personality?

    When in a relationship, is it realistic for women to expect a main provider AND a man who's available for all her desires?

    What part does sex play in all of this?

    These are a few things Shantel and Mike touch on in this episode.



    Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Mike's IG: @miked.shotme

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie

    Shameless plugs:

    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

    Stock images for BIPOC: www.culturestock.shop

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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Reciprocity.

    Reciprocity.

    What should reciprocity look like when dating/in a relationship?

    When should a woman start to reciprocate effort?

    Should you communicate your needs or watch what they do naturally?

    These are a few questions Aaron and Shantel cover in this episode.



    Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Aaron's IG: @iam_aaronw

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie

    Shameless plugs:

    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

    Stock images for BIPOC: www.culturestock.shop

    IG:culturestock.shop

    • 29 min
    The thrill of the chase.

    The thrill of the chase.

    Have you ever wondered why men seem to go for women who are "hard to get" or that just seem to have little interest? Is a chase necessary or only for those who enjoy games? in this episode, Sam and Shantel discuss their thoughts on this phenomenon. 



    Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Sam's IG: @embraceopportunity

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie

    Shameless plugs:

    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

    Stock images for BIPOC: www.culturestock.shop

    IG:culturestock.shop

    • 1 hr 7 min
    When a man knows he's ready.

    When a man knows he's ready.

    In this episode, Ant gives some insight into when he feels a man know's he's ready to seriously commit. 



    Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Ant's IG: @kingxcrane

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie

    Shameless plugs:

    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

    Stock images for BIPOC: www.culturestock.shop

    IG:culturestock.shop

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

Y.Miles ,

Wow! Love this episode

Listening to this episode is definitely an eye opener. Generational trauma isn’t discussed enough. So glad you are bringing awareness to toxicity! Looking forward to the next episode!

Sym98 ,

Love!

Thoughtful look into modern day dating!

SCordero. ,

Love the topic!

I enjoyed this episode so much and it was a very relatable topic! Shantel is such a vibe too. Can’t wait to hear the upcoming episodes!

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