Wine, Dine, and 69

Rachel Dalton
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Wine, Dine, & 69 is a podcast about dating, relationships, sex, and self love. Rachel Dalton talks with sex and relationship experts, as well as normal, everyday people of all kinds to learn, laugh, share stories, and explore.

  1. 08/14/2025

    Episode 120: Goodbye For Now With Mi Prometido, Javi

    On the final episode of the pod (as well as WD&69’s five year anniversary), Rachel reflects on the last five years and everything she has learned from running the podcast. She is then joined by her *drumroll, please* prometido (fiancé), Javier. Javi also happens to be the pod’s biggest fan. The two of them discuss work/life balance, immigration, living in Spain, their engagement, personal growth, and what lies ahead. A very heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported WD&69 over the last five years. Thanks for talking. ♥ Episode Notes: Conversation with Javi begins at 00:12:30. Mentioned in the episode: The Unafraid: http://www.theunafraidfilm.com/about.html  Alain de Botton “On Being” episode, “The True Hard Work of Love and Relationships”: https://onbeing.org/programs/alain-de-botton-the-true-hard-work-of-love-and-relationships/  Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/emdr  r/confidentlyincorrect: https://www.reddit.com/r/confidentlyincorrect/  The Dunning-Kruger Effect: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dunning-kruger-effect  -------- Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.  Promo/engagement photo by Jesús Calzas Millán.

    1h 16m

  2. 08/11/2025

    Episode 119: Complementary Dynamics in Relationships with Leah

    In the penultimate episode of the Wine, Dine, ad 69 Podcast, Rachel talks about gratitude, growth, and the Johari Window model.  She then welcomes back repeat guest, Leah Spasova. This time, the two of them are diving into a conversation about complementary dynamics in relationships. They discuss how attachment styles play a role, taking accountability for our own part in toxic dynamics, how to break free from the cycle of negative, unhealthy relationships, and more.  Episode Notes: “You may be 50% of the relationship dynamic, but every choice you make is 100% for you.”  – Leah Conversation with Leah begins at 00:12:05. Follow Leah:  Life Sexperts Website: https://www.lifesexperts.com/  Leah on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling/leah-spasova-oxford-eng/847920  Follow Leah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahspasova/ Follow Leah on Twitter: https://x.com/leahspasova  Contact form to work with Leah: https://www.lifesexperts.com/contact-us  Sexperts Business Community: https://www.sbc-int.com/  Free e-book, “‘The Big 3 Secrets for a Pleasure filled Intimate Life’’: https://www.lifesexperts.com/product-page/lifesexperts-ebook-the-big-3-secrets-for-a-pleasure-filled-intimate-life  Follow Life Sexplicit:  Life Sexplicit Website: https://www.lifesexplicit.com/  Life Sexplicit Twitter: https://x.com/lifesexplicit  Life Sexplicit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesexplicit_/  Life Sexplicit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/your.lifesexplicit  Life Sexplicit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifesexplicit/  Life Sexplicit Telegram: https://t.me/lifesexplicit  Mentioned in the episode:  Youtube Video: How Insecure Attachment Keeps Us Attracted To People Who Are Wrong For Us (& How To Break The Cycle) with Heidi Priebe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHrImgzzphY&list=PLhFOC1XMwCl8QxjTTAAM5Lao7qTNbyqWr&index=13&t=315s The Johari Window model: https://www.communicationtheory.org/the-johari-window-model/  -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.

    1h 6m

  3. 08/04/2025

    Episode 118: The Myth of the Asian Woman with Laura

    Rachel welcomes her close friend Laura – a fellow Michigander, editor, and Buffy enthusiast –  to WD&69. Laura recounts some of her dating horror stories, shares red and green flags, and offers insights into the unique challenges of dating as an Asian woman. They also touch on the historical silencing of Asian women in society and  discuss the distinction between “alone” and “lonely”. Finally, they explore finding hope in the dating world when the bar is, in fact, in hell. Don’t forget to “look for the evil”. Also, #JusticeForCordelia!  EPISODE NOTES: Discussed in the episode:  Article: “Chinatown groups celebrate cancellation of 76ers arena deal,” (January 13, 2025), by TaRhonda Thomas: https://6abc.com/post/chinatown-groups-celebrate-cancellation-76ers-arena-deal/15796889/ TV Series: Severance on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx  Article: “Should Women Stay Single?” (December 12, 2019), by Joseph Chamie: https://archive-yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/should-women-stay-single  Article: “ASMR – Benefits and Emerging Research,” (September 30, 2024), by Ashley Marcin: https://www.healthline.com/health/autonomous-sensory-meridian-response  Podcast: The Bitch Is Back With Christma Carpenter: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oq77imGQuD1t7gBe4BPN0  Movie: Gone Girl: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/  Movie: Materialists: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30253473/  Book: The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD (2015): https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1694033202&sr=8-1  Music: Haven’t Met You Yet, by Michael Bublé: https://open.spotify.com/track/4fIWvT19w9PR0VVBuPYpWA  Some Articles on the Silence and Myth of the Asian Woman: Cold Tea Collective – The Dehumanization of Asian Women: https://coldteacollective.com/the-dehumanization-of-asian-women-why-we-can-no-longer-be-silent/  The Myth of the Asian Woman – California Alumni Association: https://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/online/myth-asian-woman/  Teaching about the Comfort Women during World War II and the Use of Personal Stories of the Victims – Association for Asian Studies: https://www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/teaching-about-the-comfort-women-during-world-war-ii-and-the-use-of-personal-stories-of-the-victims/ -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.  Promo photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash.

    1h 21m

  4. 07/20/2025

    Episode 117: Deconstructing and Unbecoming with Kristyn

    Rachel is on her way back to the States and checks in with listeners during her layover in Lisbon. Then, she is joined by author, podcaster, and speaker Kristyn Schott. Kristyn has done a lot of personal work working through perfectionism, OCD, and disordered eating. The two of them discuss deconstructing and unbecoming in the name of self-love, happiness, and faith. They also share a number of books, songs, movies and quotes that they find particularly meaningful and inspiring.  Episode Notes: “Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything, maybe it’s about unbecoming anything that really isn’t you, so that you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” – Paulo Coleho Conversation with Kristyn begins at 00:03:39. Follow Kristyn:  Website: https://kristynschott.com/  The Unbecoming Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42Jq64pYdApz886J0oPgrf Book: More Than Conquerors, by Kristyn Schott (2020): https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Conquerors-Kristyn-Schott/dp/0578636115/ Blog: https://kristynschott.com/blog/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristynschott/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl70yuopd5ckawVc_zmWBag  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristyn.schott  Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Eating Disorders 101 Presentation: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Eating-Disorders-101.pdf  Overview of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/  Box Breathing: https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-box-breathing  Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar, by Cheryl Strayed (2012): https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Beautiful-Things-Advice-Sugar/dp/0307949338  Dermot Kennedy: https://www.dermotkennedy.com/  “Outnumbered” by Dermot Kennedy: https://open.spotify.com/album/4BQVnx1yJrDa1tcky9D9N6  “Blossom” by Dermot Kennedy: https://open.spotify.com/track/3DE0Qm4jInax5ybEdfduJz  “All I Know So Far” by P!NK: https://open.spotify.com/track/4LmN3eU1R1vVEdKuDELpGk  An Intro To Transcendentalism: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/transcendentalism/  The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig (2020): https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Library-Novel-Matt-Haig/dp/0525559477  Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6710474/  Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, by Cheryl Strayed (2012): https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Found-Pacific-Crest-Trail/dp/0307592731  Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers).Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.

    50 min

  5. 06/29/2025

    Episode 116: Resilience and Mental Health With Lindsay

    Rachel sits down with former guest turned friend and co-worker: Lindsay Dellinger. Enjoy being a fly on the wall as Rachel and Lindsay chat about the current political hellscape, immigration, mental health, resilience, letter-writing as processing, and so much more. Episode Notes: About Lindsay:  Swipe Write: A sometimes hilarious, sometimes sad, always brutally honest account of 20 online dates with 20 different men, by Lindsay Dellinger (2022): https://www.amazon.com/Swipe-Write-Online-Dates-Different-ebook/dp/B09NBC8GGS Website: https://lindsay-taylor-dellinger.com/  Blog, “The Road Linds Travels”: https://theroadlindstravels.com/about-lindsay-taylor-dellinger/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The_Road_Linds_Travels/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRoadLindsTravels/  WOW Wagon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyOnY9xuD-SJsYK3rBXKWtQ  Mentioned in This Episode:  Episode 56: “Swipe Write” with Lindsay:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Pg91gYciRc8ttqYBhl1u4  Lindsay interviews Rachel in her Celebrating Women series on her blog: https://theroadlindstravels.com/2025/04/19/celebrating-women-rachel-dalton/  Winded: A Memoir in Four Stages, by Dawn Newton(2019): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1627202455/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i1  The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality, by Amanda Montell (2024): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668007983/ The Girls, by Emma Cline (2017): https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Novel-Emma-Cline/dp/0812988027/ -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.  Promo photo by houssam korichi on Unsplash.

    1h 14m

  6. 06/08/2025

    Episode 115: The Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse with Stephany Ann

    Rachel talks a bit about what has been going in her life and what lies ahead for the Wine, Dine, and 69 Podcast. She is then joined by Stephany Ann, an accomplished lawyer, author, and survivor of two abusive marriages. The two of them discuss how to recognize narcissism, escaping the abuse cycle and trauma bond, and healing through belief. Episode Notes: Conversation with Stephany Ann begins at 00:16.07. Follow Stephany Ann:  Website: https://stephany-ann.mykajabi.com/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestephanyann/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestephanyann/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kajabi  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanyann/ In The Episode: WD&69 episode with my Mom: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ChLbC17TPhDtmBjcI09rw  The Wife Between Us, by Green Hendricks and Sarah Pekkenan (2018): https://www.amazon.com/Between-Sarah-Greer-Hendricks-Pekkanen/dp/1509842829  The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles, by Bruce Lipton (2008): ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Biology-Belief-Unleashing-Consciousness-Miracles/dp/1401923127⁠  Why Does He Do That?: Inside The Minds of Angry and Controlling Men, by Lundy Bancroft (2003): https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-He-That-Controlling/dp/0425191656/  -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.

    1h 2m

  7. 04/19/2025

    Episode 114: An Overdue Check-in With Sam

    Short Description: Rachel sits down with one of her dearest friends in the world, and repeat guest, Samantha Simpson. The two share a candid conversation about growth, dating, the future of the pod, and more.  Episode Notes: Conversation with Sam begins at 00:00:43. Mentioned in this episode: Sam’s first pod ep, Episode 72: “Intention and Introspection with Sam”: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4p802E5QFUgy4mGrY7Akax  Miss Bennet: Christmas At Pemberley Review by Sarah Paulos – https://www.facebook.com/OldAcademyPlayers/posts/pfbid06fvTz3VPUe8Sw7jMBQefKiJhoywc5cTb8MiLSwvJ3Cm4nCkGtga2SPrvVGK4FUNyl  The Sixth of January YouTube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K4Fj6G7-6U  Lindsay’s pod ep, Episode 56: “Swipe Write with Lindsay”: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Pg91gYciRc8ttqYBhl1u4  _______ Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.  Promo photo is a still from Pride and Prejudice (2005).

    1h 4m

  8. 10/30/2024

    Episode 113: Tales Of A Phone Sex Girl With Missy

    Rachel talks about election anxiety and the book, The Fourth Turning. She is then joined by this month’s guest, Missy XD, author of Tales of a Phone Sex Girl.  They talk about sex work, intimacy, anonymity, and of course, Missy shares some stories from her time on the job! Episode Notes: Conversation with MissyXD begins at 00:12:50. Follow Missy XD: Book: Tales of a Phone Sex Girl, By Missy XD (2024): https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Phone-Sex-Girl-Missy-ebook/dp/B0D4NJ4GNS  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missy.848375  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missyxd5  Discussed in the episode:  [Intro] Vox, Your Guide To Coping With Election Anxiety, by Allie Volpe (October 28, 2024), https://www.vox.com/even-better/379814/election-anxiety-stress-coping-strategies-control-community  [Intro] The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy - What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny, by William Strauss and Neil Howe (1997): https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Turning-American-Prophecy-Rendezvous/dp/0767900464  [Intro] The Fourth Turning Is Here: What the Seasons of History Tell Us about How and When This Crisis Will End, by Neil Howe (2023): https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Turning-Here-Seasons-History/dp/1982173734/ref=sr_1_1 Phone Kitten: A Cozy, Romantic, and Highly Humorous Mystery, by Marika Christian (2010):  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11222521-phone-kitten  Baby Reindeer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13649112/  Fatal Attraction: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093010/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1  NY Post, “$4 a minute for fetishes: How the 1-900 phone-sex industry changed America” By Micheal Kaplan (2021): https://nypost.com/2021/11/12/how-the-1-900-phone-sex-industry-changed-america/  Touching Base, Inc, “NDIS And Sex Work” by unknown: https://www.touchingbase.org/ndis-and-sex-work/  _______ Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann. Book cover artwork used with permission by the author.

    1h 9m
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Wine, Dine, & 69 is a podcast about dating, relationships, sex, and self love. Rachel Dalton talks with sex and relationship experts, as well as normal, everyday people of all kinds to learn, laugh, share stories, and explore.

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  • Creator
    Rachel Dalton
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rachel Dalton
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