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Dear Shandy

By: Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine
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  • Dear Shandy is a dating advice podcast where Sharleen Joynt and her husband Andy Levine answer your burning relationship questions from the perspective of a happily married couple. Sharleen and Andy are two fiercely independent people who are skeptical of love stories and don’t believe in fate, soulmates, or The One. So how did they wind up so happily married? They learned the dating lessons by living them. Get no-holds-barred, honest advice from two people who actually have what you want: a fun, blissful partnership. But there's more! As an iconic former Bachelor contestant, Sharleen invites Bachelor Nation couples on for intimate double dates called Love Fests. Last, but certainly not least, Sharleen brings her insider knowledge and Andy delivers hilarious comic relief to combine for what are hands down the best Bachelor recaps in the business. New episodes drop every Thursday, and during Bachelor seasons, recaps drop on Tuesdays!
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  • We're Officiants! Officiating Nick & Natalie Joy Viall's Wedding - Ep 305

    We're Officiants! Officiating Nick & Natalie Joy Viall's Wedding - Ep 305
    May 2 2024
    This episode is a surprise all around because Shandy had absolutely zero intention of recapping their experience officiating their friends' wedding. However, on Instagram you requested this with a fiery passion that couldn't be ignored! So today is all about Shandy as WEDDING OFFICIANTS! As you may know, on Saturday April 26th, 2024, Shandy officiated the wedding of Nick Viall and Natalie Joy, their longtime friends. This episode will contain reflections on the experience, tips (and regrets!) for those planning their own weddings/officiant speeches, unexpected moments, and overall takeaways! Listen on for this unique Dear Shandy episode! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com and use code SHANDY at checkout for an additional 15% off! - Go to https://www.skims.com/SHANDY and get free shipping on orders over $75! - Go to https://www.factormeals.com/SHANDY50 and use code SHANDY50 to get 50% off! - Go to https://prose.com/DEARSHANDY for 50% off your first subscription order today! - Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/DEARSHANDY to get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase! 0:00 - Introduction 2:37 - How/When Did Nick & Natalie Ask You To Be Officiants? 5:58 - How Did You Make The Decision To Officiate As A Couple? 6:10 - Was One Of You The “Official” Officiant? 8:13 - Would You Have Accepted For Any Couple In Your Life Or Only A “Special” Couple? 9:05 - How Did You Prepare? 11:27 - What Sort Of Planning Did You Do With The Couple? 14:50 - Humor 17:20 - How Much Did You Share With The Couple Beforehand? 17:43 - Have Either Of You Ever Officiated A Wedding Before? 17:47 - Since You’ve Known Nick Longer Was It Difficult To Make It Feel Equally Personal For Natalie? 18:59 - Were You Nervous? Who Was More Nervous? 22:55 - Overall Tips/Regrets 25:31 - Did It Make You Nostalgic For Your Own Wedding? 28:58 - Do You Feel More Responsible To Stay Together Now? 29:38 - Can Shandy Officiate My Wedding? 30:40 - How Did You Enter The Ceremony? 30:58 - The Couple’s Vows 31:07 - Unexpected Moment 33:05 - Was The Baby A Part Of The Ceremony? 33:23 - Did Nick Cry? 34:08 - Did You Cry? 35:06 - How Are You Friends With Nick? 38:28 - Did You Ride The Mechanical Bull? 39:09 - Was There Anyone Who Made You Starstruck? 40:22 - Did They Tell You What To Wear? 40:47 - Sharleen’s Looks 44:04 - Did You Bring Ruby? 44:50 - People Article Misspellings 46:44 - What Was Your Favorite Things About Savannah? 48:02 - Overall Thoughts If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations Subscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy Follow us! Dear Shandy - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandy Sharleen Joynt - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoynt Andy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Q&A! Too Much Complaining, The Seed Of Resentment & Is "Boring" Healthy? - Ep 304

    Q&A! Too Much Complaining, The Seed Of Resentment & Is "Boring" Healthy? - Ep 304
    Apr 25 2024
    It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you have a tumultuous relationship history, is "boring" maybe a good thing? If you feel yourself becoming resentful in your relationship because your sacrifices outnumber your partner's, what to do? And not one, not two, but THREE heavy-hitting platonic friendship questions! What does Shandy consider a "friendship-reconsidering" level crime? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com and use code SHANDY at checkout for an additional 15% off! - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHANDY and download the ZocDoc app for FREE! - Go to https://www.earthbreeze.com/SHANDY for 40% off! - Go to https://quince.com/shandy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use our code SHANDY to get your first visit for only five dollars! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Q1: Does Healthy = Boring? 10:35 - Q2: My Friend Accused Me Of “Bitching & Complaining” And Our Friendship Is Suddenly Over—What Happened?! 23:50 - Q3: My Friend Moved Out Of Town And Now Zoom-Joins Our In-Person Hangs—Am I The Asshole For Disliking This? 33:46 - Q4: Should I Let My Friend’s Outrageous Wedding Request Make Me See Her Differently? 46:03 - Q5: I’ve Sacrificed More For This Relationship Than My Boyfriend Has And Am Feeling Resentful—Help! If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Subscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy Follow us! Dear Shandy - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandy Sharleen Joynt - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoynt Andy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Genius Of Empathy With Dr. Judith Orloff - Ep 303

    The Genius Of Empathy With Dr. Judith Orloff - Ep 303
    Apr 18 2024
    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" and her latest, "The Genius of Empathy: Practical Skills to Heal Your Sensitive Self, Your Relationships, and the World". Today she helps dispel the misconceptions around empathy, demonstrates how to draw healthy boundaries, and explains the transformative, healing power of SELF-empathy. She explains why it's OK that your partner isn't the same empathy "type" as you, whether or not you can have too much empathy, and how to approach someone whose beliefs you fundamentally disagree with. Today's conversation is the warm hug you needed and will hopefully inspire healing in your more complicated relationships, especially the one you have with yourself. Thank you to our sponsor! - Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/SHANDY to save money and cancel unwanted subscriptions with just a few taps! More Dr. Judith Orloff: - The book, "The Genius Of Empathy": https://bit.ly/3U6uCRk - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judith.orloff.md - Website: https://drjudithorloff.com Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome To The Legendary Dr. Judith Orloff! 3:41 - What Is Empathy & Empathy Vs Compassion 5:10 - What Are Her Thoughts On The Term “Empath” Becoming Mainstream? 6:52 - The Biggest Misconceptions About Empathy 10:32 - Drawing Boundaries 16:19 - Is Empathy Something We’re Born With? Nature Vs Nurture 17:31 - Can One Really Become *More* Empathic? 20:38 - The Empathy Types 23:13 - Mismatched Empathy In Relationships 29:19 - Tips For Self Empathy 31:24 - How Can I Make Empathy Work In A Way That Isn’t Ultimately To My Disadvantage? 34:04 - Is Self Awareness A Prerequisite to Self Empathy? 34:54 - Tips For Avoiding Empathy-Deficient Types 37:10 - When It Feels Like Someone Doesn’t Deserve Empathy 39:19 - Empathy Vs Enablement 43:29 - Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Empathy? 45:12 - Sharleen’s Takeaways 46:11 - Tips For Empathizing With Someone Whose Beliefs You Fundamentally Disagree With 49:06 - Shandy Debrief If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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Best podcast!

Sharleen and Andy together are Shandy! They are the best relationship (platonic or romantic) podcast and my favorite companion on a drive or alongside a nice matcha (or often both! Though I prefer just the latter.). The podcast has a variety of episodes, including "Love Fests," where they interview a cool couple, expertise episodes where they discuss relationships with an an expert, Q&A episodes where they answer written questions, and caller episodes where they answer questions live. This variety makes for the spice of podcast life, and I savor each kind. They also have the best Bachelor/ette/Paradise Recaps in the business, if that's your style of show. I prefer watching on YouTube to catch Sharleen's beautiful wardrobe and/or Andy's socks, but sometimes the audio is all I have time for. I highly recommend if you like excellent chemistry, top tier humor, and the occasional (okay, regular) hot take. You won't regret it!

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