At the heart of so many relationship questions we've received—and relationships in general—is a common thread: EMPATHY. This "healing force", as our esteemed guest calls it, has the power to not only heal our relationships with others, but with ourselves. So why do so few of us understand its powers? Today we're honored to be joined by THE foremost expert on empathy, Dr. Judith Orloff, dubbed “the godmother of the empath movement.” Dr. Orloff is a board-certified psychiatrist and the New York Times best-selling author of several books, including 2017's landmark "The Empath’s Survival Guide" a ..read more

Just 3 weeks after our Love Fest with Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, the couple announced in a Good Morning America interview that, after only 3 months of marriage, they're getting divorced. Many of you wanted to hear our take on this bombshell news, particularly in the wake of such a recent Love Fest. So today, in a first-of-its-kind bonus episode, we're answering your burning questions Q&A style. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save 35%! - Go to https://www.babbel.com/DEARSHANDY to save up to 60% off your subscription ..read more

She's baaaack! For the first time ever, and by popular request, we've brought BACK a Hot Topic guest to pick up where we left off! Our first episode with Maria Avgitidis—4th generation matchmaker and host of the Ask A Matchmaker podcast—was such a hit that you asked for more! In case you missed our Confessions Of A Matchmaker episode with Maria, aka Part 1, it's here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-shandy/id1525795747?i=1000597672805 Today Maria returns to answer follow up questions from Part 1, but also to give us her tough-love and honest take on the rules of dating. Sharpen yo ..read more

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! How important is "niceness" in a partner, and is it enough? If you have a massive crush on someone out of town, how do you escalate from casual, sporadic dates to long-distance relationship? If you and your partner agree to boycott an establishment and he lies about having caved, is this a red flag? Finally, an epic Am-I-The-Asshole question, board game edition! Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.cbdistillery.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off! - Go to https://oakes ..read more

It's GOLDEN Love Fest time! ? Today Shandy is joined by a couple whose love story they are very familiar with, as Charity's season was hotly recapped here at Dear Shandy! The world fell in love with Charity & Dotun's relationship, and Shandy is thrilled to have them join for what can truly be described as a double date! Today Charity and Dotun give the juiciest, most satisfying and SPECIFIC answers about their first impressions, common misconceptions, beliefs that have changed, and of course, how they fight! Finally, a hilariously exhausting Newlyweds Game, exhausting because too much fun ..read more

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 28 recaps! Today we're breaking down the Finale and After The Final Rose! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://prose.com/DEARSHANDY for 50% off your first subscription order today! - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHANDY and download the ZocDoc app for FREE! - Go to https://www.skims.com and get free shipping on orders over $75! - Go to https://www.babbel.com/DEARSHANDY to save 55% off your subscription! - Go to https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com and use code SHANDY at checkout for an additional 15% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:39 - F ..read more

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 28 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 10, aka Women Tell All! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://oakessentials.com and use promo code SHANDY15 for 15% off your first order plus a free gift! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 0:30 - Women Tell All Kick Off 4:17 - The Hashing Out Of Drama 12:11 - Lexi Hot Seat 12:55 - Jenn Hot Seat 16:39 - Maria Hot Seat 24:23 - Tulum/Last Week’s “Cliffhanger” 29:59 - Rose Ceremony 31:17 - Rachel Hot Seat 35:32 - Joey H ..read more

By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind, Season 6! Today we're breaking down the Reunion! Thanks to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com:/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save up to 35%! - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save $50! - Go to https://prose.com/DEARSHANDY for 50% off your first subscription order today! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping + Surprise For Andy 1:33 - Overall Thoughts 6:13 - Sharleen’s Best Dressed 7:56 - Amy & Johnny 9:25 - Jeramey, Sarah Ann & Laura 19:11 ..read more

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 28 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 9, aka Fantasy Suites! Thank you to our sponsors... - Go to https://www.cbdistillery.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off! - Go to https://jennikayne.com and use code DEARSHANDY to get 15% off your first order! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com:/SHANDY and use code SHANDY at checkout for up to 35%! Thanks to our Word Watch sponsor... - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for $50 off your Lomi! - Go to https://furanostudio.etsy.com and use code SHANDY20 for 20% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - H ..read more

By extremely popular demand, Shandy is back to recapping Love Is Blind, Season 6! Today we're breaking down the third Netflix release, episodes 10 and 11! Thanks to our sponsor... - Go to https://www.oneskin.co and use code SHANDY for 15% off! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 0:59 - Amy & Johnny 6:22 - AD & Clay 17:30 - Laura & Jeramey 24:50 - Sarah Anne 33:01 - Chelsea & Jimmy 53:43 - Jessica 57:46 - Trevor 59:33 - Chelsea & Jimmy, Cont’d If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Subscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit ..read more