From 64 First Dates to Finding Love: How to Date Intentionally ft Talia Koren

Listen to this episode from Turning 30 Podcast on Spotify. Is there a dating epidemic? Are we all doomed in the world of dating?In this episode, I'm joined by Talia Koren, founder of Dating Intentionally, for a refreshingly honest conversation about modern dating and relationships. Talia shares her incredible journey of going on 64 first dates in 10 months before meeting her husband, and why she was actually having fun while others around her felt miserable.We dive deep into:Why dating feels harder today and how our expectations have evolvedThe myth of "the spark" and why slow-burn relationships often lead to deeper connectionsWhy compatibility, shared values, and friendship matter more than instant chemistryTalia's story of meeting her husband on a dating app and how she knew he was "the one" (hint: it wasn't love at first sight!)How to date intentionally without becoming overwhelmedThe balance between being too picky and too accepting in your dating lifeWhy you need to be "the chooser" instead of waiting to be chosenIf you're experiencing dating burnout, questioning whether good partners exist, or wondering how to navigate the modern dating landscape with confidence and joy, this conversation is your antidote to dating doom and gloom.🔗 Connect with Talia:Find Talia on Instagram ⁠@dating.intentionally⁠ or listen to her podcast Dating Intentionally🔗 Connect with Emma:Find Emma on Instagram ⁠@turning30coach⁠Website: www.turning30coach.com✨ If you are ready to step into the next version of yourself and dive even deeper into the topics that we cover on the Podcast, you are invited to join the 60 women already inside my new membership community Turning. Last spots left before doors close on Saturday 12th April! Join here.