164: 💌 Ghosting, Modern Dating & Advice You Actually Need with Meredith Goldstein

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💌 Ghosting, Modern Dating & Advice You Actually Need with Meredith Goldstein
Let’s face it—dating in the digital age is a wild ride. One minute you’re vibing in the DMs, the next… they vanish into thin air. If you’ve ever wished for a wise older sister (with a killer sense of humor) to decode modern love for you, this episode is it.
In this honest, hilarious, and totally validating convo, I sit down with Meredith Goldstein—beloved Boston Globe advice columnist and author of the “Love Letters” column and podcast—to unpack the messy, magical, and maddening ways we fall for each other in today’s world.
Meredith has been answering love and relationship questions for over 15 years, offering grounded, compassionate advice that makes you feel seen. Her memoir, Can’t Help Myself, and YA novel Chemistry Lessons prove she knows a thing or two about both heartache and humor.
In this episode, you’ll hear us dive into:
👻 What ghosting really says (and how to stop blaming yourself)
📝 The behind-the-scenes of writing a wildly popular advice column
💡 Why your questions—no matter how “silly” they seem—deserve to be heard
🦠 The emotional complexity of pandemic dating, and what it taught us about connection
🤝 How empathy can be your secret weapon in dating (yes, even when you’re pissed)
Whether you're in the dating trenches, trying to figure out where it all went wrong, or just love a good love story, this episode is a balm for your heart—and a laugh-out-loud reminder that you are not alone.
🎧 Press play and get ready for some refreshingly real talk about love, loss, and everything in between.
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