We're taking a break for the summer and we talk about our favorite moments in Season 1. But first, we talk about how to get through wedding season and how we feel about all our friends coupling up. Happy summer from Singled In!Oleh Singled In

Another great perk of being single? Travel. We had so much fun hearing travel tips and travel stories (including horror stories) from two amazing women: Christy Cropper and Tifani Walker. Learn more about the Las Vegas nonprofit Three Square here: https://www.threesquare.org/Oleh Singled In

Our friend Brad shares what it's like interacting with the world with unseen disabilities and how the midsingles ward has helped him find community.Oleh Singled In

Our brilliant friend Megan shares her experiences with loss while single and how gospel principles and life coaching helped pull her through some dark times. With vulnerability and humor, she shares how recognizing that everyone is having a hard time, married or single, can help us both grieve now and look forward to all of God's promises being ful…

Rachel Rueckert, author of East Winds: A Global Quest to Reckon with Marriage, joins us to discuss her own ambivalence with marriage and what she learned from studying marriage traditions in other cultures around the world. We discuss how our own church culture can make marriage feel especially overwhelming and how to address this by making choices…

The incredible Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins us to talk about better ways than repression and compulsion to observe the Law of Chastity as singles. She also discusses how to seek out differentiated marriages where both parties can bring their whole selves to the relationship while continuing to grow closer together. Find Dr. Finalyson-Fife here…

In this episode, we discuss how singles in their 30s and 40s are represented in TV shows and movies, and we share how we feel about some of the streotypes portrayed. Our friend Brittny joins us and shares a bit about her divorce and how--just like many characters in these stories--she's been on a journey of redicovering herself with the help of sin…

The amazing Ben Schilaty joins us to talk about his experiences finding belonging at church and advocating for himself and others as a gay member of the church. He discusses times where he has felt belonging with his church community, times when church has been painful, how to work with leadership to create meaningful change, and how to help everyo…

Buckle up because we're discussing religious trauma with our friend Edgar. We share what it is, how it has shown up in our lives, and our ideas for how to address it and heal from it. TW: this episode mentions sexual assault without going into detail.Oleh Singled In

Our friends Ed and Justin tell us about how a chance encounter with some missionaries at a restaurant last summer dramatically changed the course of their lives, which included joining the church (for Justin), coming back to church (for Ed), opportunities for growth, and many, many new friends.Oleh Singled In

Lyndsi's boyfriend Bryan, who is not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, joins us to share his impressions of the church, The Book of Mormon, and the single adult ward as a frequent visitor. Lyndsi and Bryan share some of the challenges they've encountered in their mixed-faith relationship and how they work together to over…

Jonny Liu, a YouTuber and gay member of the church, joins us to talk about why being single has some really great perks, but there are hard things, too. We learn that our goal is to enjoy this phase of life while also seeking the growth and connection that is often found in families in alternative ways. See more of Jonny here: https://www.youtube.c…

Our friend Robin joins us to talk about how we're never really alone (even though it really feels like it sometimes) because there are people who love us, especially Jesus Christ. We share stories of the Savior ministering to us in our lives, directly or through the help of others. We also talk about our Valentine's Day coping skills including char…

Modern dating can be hard, especially when our early experiences influence how well we function in romantic relationships. Loni K. Harmon, aka The Dating Counselor, joins us to talk about attachment theory and how to overcome some of the patterns that are holding us back in dating. She also answers listener questions about dating on the autism spec…

Our friend Bryce joins to tell us the story...no, saga...of dating his now wife and how therapy helped him heal from the past and develop better patterns for the future to create a successful relationship.Oleh Singled In

We finally get to hear Oliver's story from the beginning. He talks about when he realized he was gay and how he navigated decisions around being a member of the LGBTQ community and being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Singled In is an independent podcast and is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-d…

Caitlin Magidson, a licensed counselor and midsingle joins us to talk about how it's never too late to make exciting plans for your career and life. Connect with Cailtin here: https://www.caitlinmagidson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/caitlinmagidson/?hl=enOleh Singled In

Setting goals, whether it's New Year's resolutions or life plans, can be overwhelming, especially when we don't always have control over the outcomes. Our friend Meriah Moffat joins us to talk about what makes goal-setting difficult, some ideas for setting achievable goals, and why it's important to include God in our plans.…

The holidays are fun, but they can also be a lonely time that is tricky to navigate for singles. This week we share some of our own thoughts on the holidays as well as tips from friends on how to make the most of them. Happy Holidays from Singled In!Oleh Singled In

Ian Rookhuyzen has connected 18 friends with their spouses by planning events that will bring people together. We discuss why connection is important and how to meet new people for friendship and dating.Oleh Singled In

Our friend Julia shares what it's like to be a little person--in life and in the midsingles ward. We discuss ways to understand people around us who are on the margins and how to form meaningful relationships with others despite differences.Oleh Singled In

Kristen Erekson joins us to share Book of Mormon and other scriptures that have provided direction and peace in her dating journey. Here are the references for following along: 3 Nephi 22:1-14 Alma 32:28 1 Nephi 21:10 3 Nephi 13:26-32 Doctrine and Covenants 67:1-2 Doctrine and Covenants 123:17 2 Nephi 10:23 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Doctrine and Covena…

Chelsi Knudsen joins us as we talk about what sex and sexuality means to us as religious singles. We discuss the law of chastity, what's difficult about remaining celibate in your 30s and beyond, how to have healthy conversations and practices around sex and sexuality, and why it all matters.Oleh Singled In

Rocky Healey joins us to talk about coming back to church and how saying yes to church assignments helped him grow as an individual and connect with others.Oleh Singled In

When you're single into your 30s and 40s, you have some tales to tell about dating. Just in time for Halloween, we had listeners submit their weirdest, funniest, or spookiest dating stories. We share these cringe-worthy encounters in this episode along with a few of our own. Happy haunting, or, happy listening!…

Our friend Logan joins us to discuss his experience with a disciplinary council in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and what membership withdrawl (formerly known as excommunication) is like for singles.Oleh Singled In

This one's especially for the ladies, but it's helpful for guys to understand and support, too. Many single women in their 30s worry about seeing their fertile window closing as they near their 40s, which puts stress on dating and other life decisions. Lyndsie Wilson joins us to discuss her experience having her eggs frozen and why it can sometimes…

TW: This episode mentions abuse without going into detail. Sometimes, being a divorcee just means you're resilient and fabulous. Anna Kremer joins us to share how connections in the midsingles ward as well as professional resources like therapy have aided her healing journey following divorce.Oleh Singled In

We're on our own this episode to share our experiences with dating outside the church and discuss whether it's a good option for midsingles. We also play a round of He's a 10 and give our thoughts on a few different dating apps.Oleh Singled In

Allison McKee from the DC metro area and the Grown-up Single Instagram account joins us to discuss grief, what singles grieve over, how grief manifests when it's ongoing, and how to manage and accept it.Oleh Singled In

Jeff and Kenna Cooper join us to discuss what it was like to lead the midsingles ward in Las Vegas for 7 years.Oleh Singled In

Our friend Brittany joins us to discuss what kinds of things people say to us that aren't helpful and what they can say and do instead.Oleh Singled In

Welcome to Singled In, a podcast for singles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in their 30s and 40s, also known as midsingles. In this episode, we introduce ourselves, discuss why we wanted to create this podcast, and share our favorite entries from our "naming the podcast" crowdsourcing contest. This episode was originally recorde…