The Bright Spot in the Waiting Room: Host Julie Ferman shares a powerful story of a client who decided to be the "bright spot" in a difficult setting, choosing to connect with people instead of staring ahead or reading a book. By simply starting a conversation with a stranger, they arranged to keep going at the same time, ensuring neither of them would be so alone. It's a powerful reminder that connection is possible, even in the hardest places.

Who's getting it? Stories of real people who are transforming the way they're doing dating, with remarkable observations and surprising results. Volunteer work, expanding geographic radius

The Art of Conversation in Dating | Julie Ferman with Sarah Holtz

Conversation is one of the most powerful tools we have in dating and relationships — yet most of us aren’t very good at it.
In this episode, Julie Ferman sits down with Sarah Holtz, author, mentor, and host of Advice to My Younger Me, to explore how asking the right questions can transform connection.
They discuss:
- How to avoid "ping pong" conversations
- Transactional vs. connection-building questions
- How men and women approach questions differently in dating
- 7 tips for asking questions that create deeper bonds
- First date questions that reveal what really matters — without feeling intrusive
Watch now, and start asking better questions.

Miriam Katz: Host of The Ex Appeal Podcast, who's interviewing EVERYONE she ever dated. What is she learning as she interviews 111 former flames, including her 6th grade boyfriend, and the Orthodox Rabbi - she dated that guy too!

The Art of Conversation in Dating | Julie Ferman with Sarah Holtz

Conversation is one of the most powerful tools we have in dating and relationships — yet most of us aren’t very good at it.
In this episode, Julie Ferman sits down with Sarah Holtz, author, mentor, and host of Advice to My Younger Me, to explore how asking the right questions can transform connection.
They discuss:
- How to avoid "ping pong" conversations
- Transactional vs. connection-building questions
- How men and women approach questions differently in dating
- 7 tips for asking questions that create deeper bonds
- First date questions that reveal what really matters — without feeling intrusive
Watch now, and start asking better questions.

ENM. Ethical Non-Monogamy. What is it? Who's doing it? Why is this becoming more and more of "a thing" in dating today? In dating, how to share about it if you prefer ENM, and how to ask about the issue of monogamy when vetting candidates for dating and relationships.

Renaissance Woman, Dr. Elena Michaels, shares on Gut Feelings, the importance of "I Statements" in communication. Allowing the unfolding of a relationship, without attachment or agenda. How to set the tone for the pace in dating. Using the period of "waiting" is a time of nourishment. The power of The Kiss and the argument for saving sex for later.

Tammy Shaklee, "The Fairy GayMother", helps LGBTQ+ folks find each other. Are you Your Best Self on a first date, which she calls an audition for the second date? How thoughtful or critical are you in your evaluation of others? Are you a One-Date-Wonder specialist? If so, uh oh... Managing lifestyle incompatibilities in relationships.