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Quit Kissing Frogs

Quit Kissing Frogs

Dominique, LSW

The dating world can be rough for anyone, but particularly so for women who want something more than casual dating. Quit Kissing Frogs is a podcast exploring dating and relationships from the perspective of a therapist who’s been there herself. I'm Dominique, a Licensed Social Worker who has worked with many individuals and couples to address a diverse array of challenges, with a particular focus on romantic relationships, dating, and marriage. I want every woman out there - whether single, dating, or even married - to be able to have a better understanding of relationships and how she can meet the right match and cultivate the relationship she’s been longing for. So ladies, whether you want to meet a great guy you could settle down with, or you’ve already met the man of your dreams and now you’re trying to figure out how to build a life together, this podcast is for you. You don’t have to go it alone...but you do have to quit kissing frogs! So grab an espresso, settle in, and let’s make your love life better. For more information, check out QuitKissingFrogs.comTo submit a question for a future Q&A episode, please use this form: https://quitkissingfrogs.com/got-a-question-for-the-pod
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Quit Kissing Frogs episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Quit Kissing Frogs for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Quit Kissing Frogs episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Quit Kissing Frogs - Becoming More Discerning in Dating
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08/24/22 • 23 min

Today we’re talking about the importance of discernment in dating, why judgment is a good thing, and how you can improve your dating life by developing your skill of discernment. Very few people find the dating process intuitive - it takes work to develop the skills and intuition and sound judgment that help you be successful in dating. The good news is that anyone can develop discernment in dating if they are willing to put in the time and practice, and in this episode we’ll outline exactly how you can do that.
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Quit Kissing Frogs - The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Dating
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02/22/23 • 35 min

Have you heard of the Dunning Kruger effect? Although you may not recognize the name, you’ve almost certainly witnessed this psychological phenomenon in others and likely experienced it yourself. In today’s podcast, Dominique breaks down how the Dunning Kruger effect plays out in the early stages of dating and can lead to disappointment, heartache, and poor dating decisions for many women. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to spot the Dunning Kruger effect in yourself and others, and you’ll be prepared to effectively counteract it so that you can be more discerning, make better dating decisions, and enjoy healthier, happier relationships.
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If you haven’t seen Netflix’s “Jewish Matchmaking,” you’re missing out! In this new reality dating show, matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom helps Jewish singles who are looking for their match. Her approach to matchmaking is thoughtful and thorough, and there are some great lessons to be learned for anyone who is dating - even if you are your own matchmaker! In today’s episode, Dominique breaks down three keys to Aleeza’s matchmaking that you can apply to your own dating life to improve your chances of finding the right match for you.
Mentioned in today’s episode:
Netflix’s “Indian Matchmaking”: Episode #24 Reality Dating Shows Worth Watching (& What You Can Learn From Them)
Creating Intimacy Too Early: Episode #42 Is False Intimacy Sabotaging Your Dating Life?

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Quit Kissing Frogs - Is False Intimacy Sabotaging Your Relationships?
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05/04/23 • 38 min

Most people know that physical intimacy takes a relationship to a new level - that’s why jumping into bed with a guy on the first date is a terrible idea. But it’s easy to forget that emotional intimacy deepens a relationship, too. Far too many women are unknowingly sabotaging their relationships by getting “emotionally naked” with the men they date - often even BEFORE the first date! In this episode, you’ll learn about the different ways women allow a false sense of intimacy to build into their relationships, how doing so wrecks a woman’s dating life, and what you can do to avoid these mistakes and set yourself up for healthy relationships by cultivating real intimacy.

Mentioned in this episode:

Pod: Episode #26 The Dunning Kruger Effect in Dating

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Quit Kissing Frogs - 3 Ways To Handle Conflict in Dating
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05/01/23 • 39 min

Conflict is something many people dread, especially if it comes up early in a dating relationship. In reality, conflict is inevitable, and it’s also neutral - it’s HOW you handle it (and the root cause behind it) that can make conflict a bad thing. But you can handle it in a way that is constructive and improves your relationship and your bond. This is especially important early in a relationship, when you are setting the tone for your future and establishing how you communicate as a couple. In today’s episode, Dominique shares 3 key strategies that will empower any woman to handle conflict in dating and relationships in a constructive way.
Mentioned in this episode:
Body scanDeep breathingGrounding techniques For more information, head over to QuitKissingFrogs.com

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Quit Kissing Frogs - 5 Questions To Help You Evaluate A First Date
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04/27/23 • 25 min

How do you evaluate your dates? Oh, you don’t? Well, you ought to! First dates can bring up a lot of different feelings, and the emotional haze that follows a date can make it difficult to think clearly about things. Taking time to deliberately reflect on your date can be very illuminating, and it likely will reveal more than you think about the guy you went out with and your potential budding relationship. In turn, this clarity helps you to make better decisions in dating and move forward in a relationship with more confidence. In today’s episode, Dominique walks you through five simple questions to ask yourself after a first date to help you improve your dating life by sifting through the bad dates and douchebags more quickly, and identifying good guys and promising relationships more effectively.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pod: Episode #5 Deal-Breakers & Deal-Makers
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Today we have another episode in the “Frog Breakdown” series. If you want to date better and meet the kind of man you truly want to be with, the first step is to quit kissing frogs...and that starts with being able to identify those “frogs” when you encounter them in dating. This series explores the different “frogs” that many women fall for and what it is about these guys that makes women spend so much of their time and emotional energy on them. Today, Dominique discusses The Guy Who Just Wants To Be In A Relationship - what makes this guy a frog, and why would a woman end up so invested in a guy who is so wrong for her? And, just as important, what should you be looking for instead?

If you didn’t catch the previous Frog Breakdown episodes, be sure to check them out!

Pod: Episode #33 Frog Breakdown: The “Nice Guy” Who Never Makes a Move

Pod: Episode # 35 Frog Breakdown: The Guy Who’s Not Actually Into You

Pod: Episode #37 Frog Breakdown: The Guy Who Wants to “Keep It Casual”

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Quit Kissing Frogs - So You're Dating a Narcissist...
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04/20/23 • 24 min

Narcissism is a psychological buzzword that has become much more widely discussed and recognized in recent years. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation out there, too, leading a lot of folks to misunderstand what narcissism is and struggle to recognize a true narcissist when they encounter one. Today Dominique is breaking down the narcissism myths that pop-psychology has perpetuated and explaining how to deal with narcissistic behavior. This episode will help you understand better what a narcissist is, how to spot one (along with other problematic behaviors), and how to protect yourself in dating.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pod: Episode #27 How to Set and Enforce Healthy Boundaries in Dating
Pod: Episode #5 Deal-Breakers & Deal-Makers
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Quit Kissing Frogs - Frog Breakdown: The Guy Who Wants To "Keep It Casual"
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04/17/23 • 23 min

Today’s episode is the third in the “Frog Breakdown” series. If you want to date better and meet the kind of man you truly want to be with, the first step is to quit kissing frogs...and that starts with being able to identify those “frogs” when you encounter them in dating. This series explores the different “frogs” that many women fall for and what it is about these guys that makes women spend so much of their time and emotional energy on them. Today, Dominique discusses The Guy Who Wants To “Keep It Casual” - what makes this guy a frog, and why would a woman end up so invested in a guy who is so wrong for her? And, just as important, what should you be looking for instead?

If you didn’t catch the previous Frog Breakdown episodes, be sure to check them out!

Pod: Episode #33 Frog Breakdown: The “Nice Guy” Who Never Makes a Move

Pod: Episode # 35 Frog Breakdown: The Guy Who’s Not Actually Into You

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“40 is the new 30!”
“You can freeze your eggs!”
“Your 20s is the time to focus on your education and your career."
"You can always have children later, but these professional opportunities will only be open to you for a short while.”

Sound familiar? It’s the message that’s been preached to women for years by society at large, and often by their own (well-meaning) friends and family. Far too many women today are deluded into denying their biological reality, and as a result, many of them end up facing a lot of heartache because they believed this narrative. In today’s controversial episode, Dominique breaks down the biological realities women face in dating, including the truth about female fertility, the innate female desire for motherhood, children, and family, and the ways that women need to date differently if they wish to get married and raise a family of their own. It’s not politically correct in the slightest, but it’s an important episode for any woman in the dating world to hear.

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Interview and Discussion on “Unchosen Childlessness”

Pod: Episode #43 How Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking Can Improve Your Love Life

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How many episodes does Quit Kissing Frogs have?

Quit Kissing Frogs currently has 42 episodes available.

What topics does Quit Kissing Frogs cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Dating, Women, Podcasts, Relationships, Single and Therapist.

What is the most popular episode on Quit Kissing Frogs?

The episode title 'How Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking Can Improve Your Love Life' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Quit Kissing Frogs?

The average episode length on Quit Kissing Frogs is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of Quit Kissing Frogs released?

Episodes of Quit Kissing Frogs are typically released every 4 days.

When was the first episode of Quit Kissing Frogs?

The first episode of Quit Kissing Frogs was released on Aug 10, 2022.

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