In the season four finale of Thirsty, we're talking to special guests Kelsey Banyan and Hollie Conroy about their experiences coming out late(r) in life. They're talking about their journey to self realization, including the changes they experienced in their lives, their marriages, and of course, dating and relationships. Becoming who you are is the privilege of a lifetime, and these stories show the beauty that can happen when we break free. If there's one thing we know for sure, life is best lived in full color. ABOUT KELSEY AND HOLLIE Kelsey is a Chicago-area writer and enthusiastic crier w ..read more

Society tries to tell us that life is better when you're partnered up. Maybe that's true for some people, but not everyone. What if life is pretty great on your own, and you have no plans to change that fact? Meet Sarah R, who got a divorce, created a life as a single mom, and couldn't be happier. When it comes down to it, we all get to carve out the life of our dreams, and that looks like different things to different people. She's sharing the up's, the down's (and everything inbetween) about being single by choice ..read more

Divorce pushes us to rethink everything we thought we knew about ourselves, including our sexuality. In this transformative conversation, Vanessa and Xander Marin share a deeper look at the decisions we make about sex; and, you may be surprised at the results. Whether you're in a longterm relationship, or fresh out on the dating scene, there's something here for everyone. Discussed in this episode: Walking away from the "f*cking fairy tale". The one sentence that will change your entire sex life. How to talk about sex with a partner. The science behind libido, and what drives us. Managing ED ..read more

These days, self care has become synonymous with candles, bubble baths, and glasses of wine. What if it's about something deeper? Firstly, do you know where the term "self care" originated? Spoiler alert: it's not what you may think. Today, Heather and Laura are proposing a reframe on self care, and sharing lessons learned along the way. They're talking about habit stacking, nurturing self esteem, and what taking care of yourself can look like in real life. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: The Loveland Foundation is an organization committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerf ..read more

Today, Tracey Tee, founder of Moms on Mushrooms, is dropping by the Thirsty recording studio to chat all things microdosing, and, it's not what you may think. Tracey experienced her own spiritual awakening through microdosing, and she's here to share her journey, as well as the many lessons she learned along the way. The first thing to know? Tracey says it's all about waking up, not numbing out, and she's passionate about helping other moms create their happiest, healthiest selves. ABOUT TRACEY TEE Tracey is the creator and steward of Moms on Mushrooms, a community devoted to moms and microdos ..read more

Today, Heather and Laura are going solo, and they're talking about a subject that's near and dear to their hearts: communication. You may think you're a great communicator, but turns out that being a quick texter doesn't mean a thing. They're covering strategies for partnership, authenticity, and how to stop the passive aggressive cycle. They're also hitting what it means to grow up in fundamentalist evangelical culture, why "Cornhole" is the worst name for "Bags", and the hidden surprises that Omaha served up to Laura this summer ..read more

Today, Thirsty is hosting Carla Romo and Sherry Gaba from The Love Fix to talk all things codependency. Firstly, what is codependency? Why does it matter? And how can we make better dating and relationship choices? This team is covering anxious attachment, self esteem, and what you can do to make your love life better starting right this second. They're also talking about how you may be a master manipulator (and not even realize it), the difference between interdependence and codependence, as well as why being a "fixer" may be your very own version of a red flag. Red alert! The love life of yo ..read more

Sometimes we need to hear from the experts, and who knows more about finding a good match than a professional matchmaker? Daphney Poyser is here to share what she knows about matching, dating, and finding the love that is right for you. She founded Fern Connections, a matchmaking agency that centers LGBTQIA+ clients. Daphney is talking about dating after divorce, healing, choosing your priorities, and being open to the possibilities. Then, stick around for a Date Report with Thirsty field correspondent Kit Ratliff, who's talking about their experience navigating dating apps while being a young ..read more

When it comes to relationships, there's this pervasive idea that monogamy is the gold standard. However, most of us don't fit into that [very small] box. Divorced? That's not monogamy. Dated multiple people? That's not monogamy. Serial monogamist? That's not monogamy either. So, let's throw out the fantasy and get real instead. Over *one in five Americans have practiced some form of ethical nonmonogamy at some point in their lifetime, so this is not a niche practice. If you've ever found yourself wanting to know more about nonmonogamy, polyamory (and any other kinds of amory!) today's episode ..read more

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: They're the essential tool we love to hate: dating apps. But, what if the apps aren't the problem... you're just using them wrong. Dating experts Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu are here to talk to us about how we can leverage dating apps to their highest power and (perhaps) find the love of a lifetime. From how to write a profile to how to screen for your best match, they're showing us what we can do to make great connections that may actually go somewhere. They're also covering how better dates may actually result from dating less, and how to attract the matches you want. Then ..read more