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    <description>Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered is the podcast that actually says what everyone’s thinking about modern dating and relationships. Hosted by Alexandria Rizik, we’re here for the real stories, the honest opinions, and the stuff you won’t find on anyone’s highlight reel. We may not be perfect, but we are honest and we are unfiltered.</description>
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        <title>How to Build Your Hottest Revenge Body with Jeremy Scott</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Going through a breakup, getting ghosted, or dealing with heartbreak? It’s time for a healthy reset. In this episode of Love, Sex, LA, we are redefining the "revenge body." Forget starving yourself or trying to make your ex jealous—we’re talking about turning emotional chaos into confidence, strength, discipline, and deep self-respect.</p>
<p>Joining us is celebrity fitness trainer, business owner, and podcast host Jeremy Scott. Jeremy breaks down exactly how to use fitness and nutrition as the ultimate emotional healing tool so you can feel hot, healthy, and back in control of your life.</p>
<p>🔥 Inside this episode, we dive into:</p>
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<p>The Breakup Reset Mindset: How to shift from heartbreak to empowerment.</p>
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<p>The "Bulky" Myth: Why women shouldn't fear weightlifting and how strength training actually creates a toned look.</p>
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<li>
<p>Workout &amp; Fat Loss Strategy: Cardio vs. lifting weights, and how to structure a realistic weekly routine that fits your social life.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Non-Toxic Nutrition: Why protein matters, the truth about carbs, and the foods you need to stop demonizing.</p>
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<p>Alcohol &amp; LA Lifestyle: How to see fitness results in 30 days without giving up your social life.</p>
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<li>
<p>The 7-Day Revenge Body Reset: Jeremy’s exact step-by-step blueprint for anyone who just got dumped and wants to feel better immediately.</p>
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<p>Plus, don’t miss our hilarious "Date or Ghost" segment where Jeremy gives his unfiltered hot takes on gym selfies, guys obsessed with "Pilates bodies," and splitting the bill 50/50. We also wrap up with a rapid-fire fitness myth-busting round (sauna vs. cold plunge, intermittent fasting, and if abs are actually made in the kitchen).</p>
<p>If you’re ready to stop spiraling, start sweating, and rebuild your self-trust, this episode is your ultimate guide.</p>
<p>Follow our guest, Jeremy Scott: @JeremyScottFitness</p>
<p>Follow Love Sex LA: Unfiltered Host: @Alexandria_Rizik</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Going through a breakup, getting ghosted, or dealing with heartbreak? It’s time for a healthy reset. In this episode of <em>Love, Sex, LA</em>, we are redefining the "revenge body." Forget starving yourself or trying to make your ex jealous—we’re talking about turning emotional chaos into confidence, strength, discipline, and deep self-respect.</p>
<p>Joining us is celebrity fitness trainer, business owner, and podcast host Jeremy Scott. Jeremy breaks down exactly how to use fitness and nutrition as the ultimate emotional healing tool so you can feel hot, healthy, and back in control of your life.</p>
<p>🔥 Inside this episode, we dive into:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>The Breakup Reset Mindset: How to shift from heartbreak to empowerment.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>The "Bulky" Myth: Why women shouldn't fear weightlifting and how strength training actually creates a toned look.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Workout &amp; Fat Loss Strategy: Cardio vs. lifting weights, and how to structure a realistic weekly routine that fits your social life.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Non-Toxic Nutrition: Why protein matters, the truth about carbs, and the foods you need to stop demonizing.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Alcohol &amp; LA Lifestyle: How to see fitness results in 30 days without giving up your social life.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>The 7-Day Revenge Body Reset: Jeremy’s exact step-by-step blueprint for anyone who just got dumped and wants to feel better <em>immediately</em>.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Plus, don’t miss our hilarious "Date or Ghost" segment where Jeremy gives his unfiltered hot takes on gym selfies, guys obsessed with "Pilates bodies," and splitting the bill 50/50. We also wrap up with a rapid-fire fitness myth-busting round (sauna vs. cold plunge, intermittent fasting, and if abs are <em>actually</em> made in the kitchen).</p>
<p>If you’re ready to stop spiraling, start sweating, and rebuild your self-trust, this episode is your ultimate guide.</p>
<p>Follow our guest, Jeremy Scott: @JeremyScottFitness</p>
<p>Follow Love Sex LA: Unfiltered Host: @Alexandria_Rizik</p>
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Joining us is celebrity fitness trainer, business owner, and podcast host Jeremy Scott. Jeremy breaks down exactly how to use fitness and nutrition as the ultimate emotional healing tool so you can feel hot, healthy, and back in control of your life.
🔥 Inside this episode, we dive into:


The Breakup Reset Mindset: How to shift from heartbreak to empowerment.


The "Bulky" Myth: Why women shouldn't fear weightlifting and how strength training actually creates a toned look.


Workout &amp; Fat Loss Strategy: Cardio vs. lifting weights, and how to structure a realistic weekly routine that fits your social life.


Non-Toxic Nutrition: Why protein matters, the truth about carbs, and the foods you need to stop demonizing.


Alcohol &amp; LA Lifestyle: How to see fitness results in 30 days without giving up your social life.


The 7-Day Revenge Body Reset: Jeremy’s exact step-by-step blueprint for anyone who just got dumped and wants to feel better immediately.


Plus, don’t miss our hilarious "Date or Ghost" segment where Jeremy gives his unfiltered hot takes on gym selfies, guys obsessed with "Pilates bodies," and splitting the bill 50/50. We also wrap up with a rapid-fire fitness myth-busting round (sauna vs. cold plunge, intermittent fasting, and if abs are actually made in the kitchen).
If you’re ready to stop spiraling, start sweating, and rebuild your self-trust, this episode is your ultimate guide.
Follow our guest, Jeremy Scott: @JeremyScottFitness
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<p>After turning 32 and stepping into what she calls her “Season One of Sex and the City era,” Alexandria shares the mindset shifts that come with dating in Los Angeles, setting boundaries, protecting your time, and learning the difference between men who are exciting and the man who could actually be your husband.</p>
<p>From saying “no” without apology, to walking away from misaligned relationships, to taking accountability for your growth, this episode is about stepping into the next season of life with clarity and standards.</p>
<p>Whether you're navigating modern dating, building your career, or redefining your priorities in your 30s, this episode explores how small decisions shape the life you ultimately create.</p>
<p>Topics in this episode include:</p>
<p>• Dating in your 30s
• Setting boundaries in relationships
• Why “no” is a complete sentence
• The difference between chemistry and alignment
• Walking away from relationships that no longer serve you
• Accountability, self-growth, and personal standards
• How your priorities shape your future</p>
<p>Season One was exploration.
Season Two is alignment.</p>
<p>Welcome to the next chapter.</p>
<p>Martini in hand.</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered is a podcast about modern dating, relationships, lifestyle, and personal growth in Los Angeles, hosted by Alexandria Rizik.</p>
<p>Follow Love, Sex, LA:
Instagram: @lovesexla
TikTok: @lovesexla</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Season 1 of <em>Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered</em> comes to a close with a solo episode from host Alexandria Rizik reflecting on the dating, relationship, and life lessons she’s learned entering her thirties.</p>
<p>After turning 32 and stepping into what she calls her “Season One of <em>Sex and the City</em> era,” Alexandria shares the mindset shifts that come with dating in Los Angeles, setting boundaries, protecting your time, and learning the difference between men who are exciting and the man who could actually be your husband.</p>
<p>From saying “no” without apology, to walking away from misaligned relationships, to taking accountability for your growth, this episode is about stepping into the next season of life with clarity and standards.</p>
<p>Whether you're navigating modern dating, building your career, or redefining your priorities in your 30s, this episode explores how small decisions shape the life you ultimately create.</p>
<p>Topics in this episode include:</p>
<p>• Dating in your 30s<br>
• Setting boundaries in relationships<br>
• Why “no” is a complete sentence<br>
• The difference between chemistry and alignment<br>
• Walking away from relationships that no longer serve you<br>
• Accountability, self-growth, and personal standards<br>
• How your priorities shape your future</p>
<p>Season One was exploration.<br>
Season Two is alignment.</p>
<p>Welcome to the next chapter.</p>
<p>Martini in hand.</p>
<p>—</p>
<p><em>Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered</em> is a podcast about modern dating, relationships, lifestyle, and personal growth in Los Angeles, hosted by Alexandria Rizik.</p>
<p>Follow Love, Sex, LA:<br>
Instagram: @lovesexla<br>
TikTok: @lovesexla</p>
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        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/valentine-s-day-dtr-are-they-pursuing-you-or-love-bombing-you-ft-ryan-lu-dating-advice-situationships-new-music/</link>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this Valentine’s Day special of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, we’re asking the question everyone in modern dating is low-key afraid to say out loud:</p>
<p>Are they actually pursuing you… or just love bombing you?</p>
<p>Alexandria is joined by her longtime friend Ryan Lu for a real, unfiltered conversation about:</p>
<ul><li><p>The difference between genuine pursuit vs. love bombing</p>
</li>
<li><p>Why situationships feel intense but go absolutely nowhere</p>
</li>
<li><p>The signs someone wants a relationship… vs. just the attention</p>
</li>
<li><p>How Valentine’s Day exposes the truth about your “almost relationship”</p>
</li>
<li><p>What it really looks like when someone is intentional about you</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>We also get into Ryan’s new music, the emotional side of creativity, and how friendship, timing, and growth shape both love and art. It’s dating advice, relationship psychology, and personal stories all in one episode — with the chaotic honesty you expect from Love, Sex, LA.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever wondered:
“Does he like me… or does he just like how I make him feel?”
This episode is your Valentine’s Day reality check.</p>
<p>Perfect for anyone navigating:
modern dating, situationships, talking stages, commitment issues, love bombing, relationship red flags, and emotional availability.</p>
<p>💔✨ Press play before you text them back.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this Valentine’s Day special of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, we’re asking the question everyone in modern dating is low-key afraid to say out loud:</p>
<p>Are they actually pursuing you… or just love bombing you?</p>
<p>Alexandria is joined by her longtime friend Ryan Lu for a real, unfiltered conversation about:</p>
<ul><li><p>The difference between genuine pursuit vs. love bombing</p>
</li>
<li><p>Why situationships feel intense but go absolutely nowhere</p>
</li>
<li><p>The signs someone wants a relationship… vs. just the attention</p>
</li>
<li><p>How Valentine’s Day exposes the truth about your “almost relationship”</p>
</li>
<li><p>What it really looks like when someone is intentional about you</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>We also get into Ryan’s new music, the emotional side of creativity, and how friendship, timing, and growth shape both love and art. It’s dating advice, relationship psychology, and personal stories all in one episode — with the chaotic honesty you expect from Love, Sex, LA.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever wondered:<br>
“Does he like me… or does he just like how I make him feel?”<br>
This episode is your Valentine’s Day reality check.</p>
<p>Perfect for anyone navigating:<br>
modern dating, situationships, talking stages, commitment issues, love bombing, relationship red flags, and emotional availability.</p>
<p>💔✨ Press play before you text them back.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In this Valentine’s Day special of &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, we’re asking the question everyone in modern dating is low-key afraid to say out loud:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Are they actually pursuing you… or just love bombing you?&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Alexandria is joined by her longtime friend Ryan Lu for a real, unfiltered conversation about:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The difference between &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;genuine pursuit vs. love bombing&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Why situationships feel intense but go absolutely nowhere&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The signs someone wants a relationship… vs. just the attention&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;How Valentine’s Day exposes the truth about your “almost relationship”&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;What it really looks like when someone is intentional about you&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We also get into Ryan’s new music, the emotional side of creativity, and how friendship, timing, and growth shape both love and art. It’s dating advice, relationship psychology, and personal stories all in one episode — with the chaotic honesty you expect from Love, Sex, LA.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you’ve ever wondered:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;“Does he like me… or does he just like how I make him feel?”&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;This episode is your Valentine’s Day reality check.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Perfect for anyone navigating:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;modern dating, situationships, talking stages, commitment issues, love bombing, relationship red flags, and emotional availability.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;💔✨ Press play before you text them back.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
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        <title>The Business of Online Dating: Algorithms, AI &amp; Emotional Attachment</title>
        <itunes:title>The Business of Online Dating: Algorithms, AI &amp; Emotional Attachment</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/the-business-of-online-dating-algorithms-ai-emotional-attachment/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/the-business-of-online-dating-algorithms-ai-emotional-attachment/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Can you actually find love online—or are dating apps just playing games with your emotions?</p>
<p>In this episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria sits down with a dating-tech insider to break down what’s reallyhappening behind the screen. From dating algorithms and AI matchmaking to catfishing, shadow profiles, and swipe psychology, this episode pulls back the curtain on how modern online dating truly works—and why so many people feel stuck in endless situationships.</p>
<p>We dive into how dating apps decide who you see, how long you stay on the app, and why “the one” can sometimes feel just out of reach. If you’ve ever wondered whether online dating is designed to help you find love—or keep you swiping—this episode is a must-listen.</p>
<p>Whether you’re single in Los Angeles, navigating dating apps in your 30s, or curious about how AI is reshaping modern relationships, this conversation will completely change how you approach online dating.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can you actually find love online—or are dating apps just playing games with your emotions?</p>
<p>In this episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria sits down with a dating-tech insider to break down what’s <em>really</em>happening behind the screen. From dating algorithms and AI matchmaking to catfishing, shadow profiles, and swipe psychology, this episode pulls back the curtain on how modern online dating truly works—and why so many people feel stuck in endless situationships.</p>
<p>We dive into how dating apps decide who you see, how long you stay on the app, and why “the one” can sometimes feel just out of reach. If you’ve ever wondered whether online dating is designed to help you find love—or keep you swiping—this episode is a must-listen.</p>
<p>Whether you’re single in Los Angeles, navigating dating apps in your 30s, or curious about how AI is reshaping modern relationships, this conversation will completely change how you approach online dating.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Can you actually find love online—or are dating apps just playing games with your emotions?&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In this episode of &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, Alexandria sits down with a dating-tech insider to break down what’s &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;really&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;happening behind the screen. From dating algorithms and AI matchmaking to catfishing, shadow profiles, and swipe psychology, this episode pulls back the curtain on how modern online dating truly works—and why so many people feel stuck in endless situationships.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We dive into how dating apps decide who you see, how long you stay on the app, and why “the one” can sometimes feel just out of reach. If you’ve ever wondered whether online dating is designed to help you find love—or keep you swiping—this episode is a must-listen.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Whether you’re single in Los Angeles, navigating dating apps in your 30s, or curious about how AI is reshaping modern relationships, this conversation will completely change how you approach online dating.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
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        <title>How to Heal After a Breakup (Even When It Still Hurts)</title>
        <itunes:title>How to Heal After a Breakup (Even When It Still Hurts)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/how-to-heal-after-a-breakup-even-when-it-still-hurts/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/how-to-heal-after-a-breakup-even-when-it-still-hurts/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>💔🏨 Welcome to Heartbreak Hotel.</p>
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</p>
<p>This episode is for anyone healing after a breakup — whether you were the one left, the one who walked away, or the one who knew it had to end but still feels the ache.</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>In How to Heal After a Breakup, we talk about why heartbreak lingers, how to move on without rushing your healing, and what it really means to choose yourself again. From emotional baggage and grief to self-kindness and new beginnings, this episode is a safe space for anyone navigating breakup recovery and emotional healing.</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Breakups aren’t failures — they’re turning points.
And healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means remembering without breaking.</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>🎧 Press play if you’re:
• healing after a breakup
• struggling to move on
• missing someone you know isn’t coming back
• learning how to let go
• rebuilding your sense of self</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Welcome to Heartbreak Hotel. Your stay is temporary — your growth is permanent.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>💔🏨 Welcome to Heartbreak Hotel.</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>This episode is for anyone healing after a breakup — whether you were the one left, the one who walked away, or the one who knew it had to end but still feels the ache.</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>In <em>How to Heal After a Breakup</em>, we talk about why heartbreak lingers, how to move on without rushing your healing, and what it really means to choose yourself again. From emotional baggage and grief to self-kindness and new beginnings, this episode is a safe space for anyone navigating breakup recovery and emotional healing.</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Breakups aren’t failures — they’re turning points.<br>
And healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means remembering without breaking.</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>🎧 Press play if you’re:<br>
• healing after a breakup<br>
• struggling to move on<br>
• missing someone you know isn’t coming back<br>
• learning how to let go<br>
• rebuilding your sense of self</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Welcome to Heartbreak Hotel. Your stay is temporary — your growth is permanent.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;💔🏨 &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Welcome to Heartbreak Hotel.&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This episode is for anyone healing after a breakup — whether you were the one left, the one who walked away, or the one who knew it had to end but still feels the ache.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;How to Heal After a Breakup&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;, we talk about why heartbreak lingers, how to move on without rushing your healing, and what it really means to choose yourself again. From emotional baggage and grief to self-kindness and new beginnings, this episode is a safe space for anyone navigating breakup recovery and emotional healing.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Breakups aren’t failures — they’re turning points.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;And healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means remembering without breaking.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;🎧 Press play if you’re:&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;• healing after a breakup&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;• struggling to move on&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;• missing someone you know isn’t coming back&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;• learning how to let go&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;• rebuilding your sense of self&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Welcome to Heartbreak Hotel. Your stay is temporary — your growth is permanent.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Boys, Books &amp; Situationships (feat. Alissa DeRogatis)</title>
        <itunes:title>Boys, Books &amp; Situationships (feat. Alissa DeRogatis)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/boys-books-situationships-feat-alissa-derogatis/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/boys-books-situationships-feat-alissa-derogatis/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In Episode 26 of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, we’re joined by special guest Alissa DeRogatis, author of Call It What You Want, for a candid conversation about boys, books, and the messy gray area of modern dating.</p>
<p>We dive into situationships, Raya dates, dating in Los Angeles, and how real-life romantic chaos inspires fiction. Alissa opens up about her writing journey, what dating has taught her about love and boundaries, and what’s next for her upcoming projects.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever wondered whether he’s your boyfriend or just a chapter, this episode is for you.</p>
<p>✨ In this episode, we talk about:
– Situationships vs. relationships
– Dating apps &amp; Raya stories
– Writing romance inspired by real life
– Boys who don’t know what they want
– Dating in LA &amp; modern love culture
– Alissa’s upcoming books and creative projects</p>
<p>Whether you’re navigating modern dating, obsessed with romance novels, or just love unfiltered conversations about love, sex, and self-worth — this episode delivers.</p>
<p>👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on dating, relationships, and life in Los Angeles
🍸 New episodes every week of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Episode 26 of <em>Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered</em>, we’re joined by special guest Alissa DeRogatis, author of Call It What You Want, for a candid conversation about boys, books, and the messy gray area of modern dating.</p>
<p>We dive into situationships, Raya dates, dating in Los Angeles, and how real-life romantic chaos inspires fiction. Alissa opens up about her writing journey, what dating has taught her about love and boundaries, and what’s next for her upcoming projects.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever wondered whether he’s <em>your boyfriend or just a chapter</em>, this episode is for you.</p>
<p>✨ In this episode, we talk about:<br>
– Situationships vs. relationships<br>
– Dating apps &amp; Raya stories<br>
– Writing romance inspired by real life<br>
– Boys who don’t know what they want<br>
– Dating in LA &amp; modern love culture<br>
– Alissa’s upcoming books and creative projects</p>
<p>Whether you’re navigating modern dating, obsessed with romance novels, or just love unfiltered conversations about love, sex, and self-worth — this episode delivers.</p>
<p>👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on dating, relationships, and life in Los Angeles<br>
🍸 New episodes every week of <em>Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered</em></p>
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        <title>Cuffing Season Confessions: Being Single Under the Mistletoe</title>
        <itunes:title>Cuffing Season Confessions: Being Single Under the Mistletoe</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/cuffing-season-confessions-being-single-under-the-mistletoe/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/cuffing-season-confessions-being-single-under-the-mistletoe/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>It’s our Christmas episode, and this one is extra real. 🎄✨</p>
<p>In Episode 25 of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, I’m joined by all my sisters for an honest, unfiltered conversation about cuffing season, holiday dating pressure, and why it’s completely okay to find yourself single under the mistletoe.</p>
<p>From seasonal situationships to the emotional whiplash of cuffing season, we break down why the holidays can bring up loneliness, nostalgia, and the urge to settle — and how to shift your mindset instead. This episode is for anyone navigating being single during the holidays, questioning where they stand romantically, or learning how to choose peace over pressure.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever felt behind because you don’t have a plus-one at Christmas… this episode is for you.</p>
<p>🎙️ In this episode, we cover:</p>
<ul><li><p>The realities of cuffing season</p>
</li>
<li><p>Why holiday relationships can feel confusing</p>
</li>
<li><p>Being single during Christmas without shame</p>
</li>
<li><p>Letting go of situationships before the new year</p>
</li>
<li><p>Why alone doesn’t mean lonely</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Whether you’re cuffed, uncuffed, or somewhere in between — you’re not behind, and you’re not doing it wrong.</p>
<p>✨ New episodes every week — subscribe for more conversations on dating, relationships, self-worth, and modern love.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s our Christmas episode, and this one is extra real. 🎄✨</p>
<p>In Episode 25 of <em>Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered</em>, I’m joined by all my sisters for an honest, unfiltered conversation about cuffing season, holiday dating pressure, and why it’s <em>completely okay</em> to find yourself single under the mistletoe.</p>
<p>From seasonal situationships to the emotional whiplash of cuffing season, we break down why the holidays can bring up loneliness, nostalgia, and the urge to settle — and how to shift your mindset instead. This episode is for anyone navigating being single during the holidays, questioning where they stand romantically, or learning how to choose peace over pressure.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever felt behind because you don’t have a plus-one at Christmas… this episode is for you.</p>
<p>🎙️ In this episode, we cover:</p>
<ul><li><p>The realities of cuffing season</p>
</li>
<li><p>Why holiday relationships can feel confusing</p>
</li>
<li><p>Being single during Christmas without shame</p>
</li>
<li><p>Letting go of situationships before the new year</p>
</li>
<li><p>Why alone doesn’t mean lonely</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Whether you’re cuffed, uncuffed, or somewhere in between — you’re not behind, and you’re not doing it wrong.</p>
<p>✨ New episodes every week — subscribe for more conversations on dating, relationships, self-worth, and modern love.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It’s our &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Christmas episode&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, and this one is extra real. 🎄✨&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Episode 25 of &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;, I’m joined by &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;all my sisters&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; for an honest, unfiltered conversation about &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;cuffing season&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, holiday dating pressure, and why it’s &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;completely okay&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; to find yourself &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;single under the mistletoe&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;From seasonal situationships to the emotional whiplash of cuffing season, we break down why the holidays can bring up loneliness, nostalgia, and the urge to settle — and how to shift your mindset instead. This episode is for anyone navigating &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;being single during the holidays&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, questioning where they stand romantically, or learning how to choose peace over pressure.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you’ve ever felt behind because you don’t have a plus-one at Christmas… this episode is for you.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;🎙️ &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;In this episode, we cover:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The realities of &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;cuffing season&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Why holiday relationships can feel confusing&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Being single during Christmas without shame&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Letting go of situationships before the new year&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Why alone doesn’t mean lonely&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Whether you’re cuffed, uncuffed, or somewhere in between — you’re not behind, and you’re not doing it wrong.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;✨ &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;New episodes every week&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; — subscribe for more conversations on dating, relationships, self-worth, and modern love.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
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        <title>The Epidemic of the Partially Single Man</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are men actually single anymore — or just emotionally on standby?</p>
<p>In this episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, I break down The Epidemic of the Partially Single Man — the modern dating phenomenon where men claim to be single while still emotionally tethered to their exes. From lingering attachments and “healing eras” to situationships that never fully move forward, we unpack why so many men are half in, half out — and why women keep getting caught in the middle.</p>
<p>This episode is about recognizing the red flags, understanding emotional unavailability, and knowing when to walk away instead of waiting to be chosen. If you’ve ever felt like someone couldn’t fully show up for you, this conversation is for you.</p>
<p>✨ You deserve to be the person they never want a distraction from.</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>In this episode, we cover:</p>
<ul><li><p>What it really means to be a partially single man</p>
</li>
<li><p>Emotional unavailability and unresolved exes</p>
</li>
<li><p>Situationships vs. real commitment</p>
</li>
<li><p>Why familiarity often beats growth in modern dating</p>
</li>
<li><p>How to stop being someone’s distraction and start choosing yourself</p>
</li>
</ul>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are men actually single anymore — or just emotionally on standby?</p>
<p>In this episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, I break down <em>The Epidemic of the Partially Single Man</em> — the modern dating phenomenon where men claim to be single while still emotionally tethered to their exes. From lingering attachments and “healing eras” to situationships that never fully move forward, we unpack why so many men are half in, half out — and why women keep getting caught in the middle.</p>
<p>This episode is about recognizing the red flags, understanding emotional unavailability, and knowing when to walk away instead of waiting to be chosen. If you’ve ever felt like someone couldn’t fully show up for you, this conversation is for you.</p>
<p>✨ You deserve to be the person they never want a distraction from.</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>In this episode, we cover:</p>
<ul><li><p>What it really means to be a <em>partially single man</em></p>
</li>
<li><p>Emotional unavailability and unresolved exes</p>
</li>
<li><p>Situationships vs. real commitment</p>
</li>
<li><p>Why familiarity often beats growth in modern dating</p>
</li>
<li><p>How to stop being someone’s distraction and start choosing yourself</p>
</li>
</ul>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Are men actually single anymore — or just emotionally on standby?&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In this episode of &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, I break down &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;The Epidemic of the Partially Single Man&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; — the modern dating phenomenon where men claim to be single while still emotionally tethered to their exes. From lingering attachments and “healing eras” to situationships that never fully move forward, we unpack why so many men are half in, half out — and why women keep getting caught in the middle.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This episode is about recognizing the red flags, understanding emotional unavailability, and knowing when to walk away instead of waiting to be chosen. If you’ve ever felt like someone couldn’t fully show up for you, this conversation is for you.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;✨ &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;You deserve to be the person they never want a distraction from.&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In this episode, we cover:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;What it really means to be a &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;partially single man&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Emotional unavailability and unresolved exes&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Situationships vs. real commitment&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Why familiarity often beats growth in modern dating&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;How to stop being someone’s distraction and start choosing yourself&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Social Media &amp; Dating: Is He Into You or Just Online?</title>
        <itunes:title>Social Media &amp; Dating: Is He Into You or Just Online?</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/social-media-dating-is-he-into-you-or-just-online/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Alexandria sits down with Chris Nappi — dating coach, creator, and host of the Confidence Podcast — to decode the chaos of social media and dating in 2025.</p>
<p>We break down the biggest social media red flags, mixed signals, and modern dating confusion, including:
• Why he’s active online but not texting you
• Why she never replies but always says yes to dates
• Asking for IG before the number
• Boundaries in modern dating
• How hookup culture + social media changed everything
• Red flags women ignore
• Red flags men ignore</p>
<p>If you're navigating modern dating, online behavior, mixed messages, attachment styles, or dating apps, this episode will save you time, energy, and heartbreak.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Alexandria sits down with Chris Nappi — dating coach, creator, and host of the Confidence Podcast — to decode the chaos of social media and dating in 2025.</p>
<p>We break down the biggest social media red flags, mixed signals, and modern dating confusion, including:<br>
• Why he’s active online but not texting you<br>
• Why she never replies but always says yes to dates<br>
• Asking for IG before the number<br>
• Boundaries in modern dating<br>
• How hookup culture + social media changed everything<br>
• Red flags women ignore<br>
• Red flags men ignore</p>
<p>If you're navigating modern dating, online behavior, mixed messages, attachment styles, or dating apps, this episode will save you time, energy, and heartbreak.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In this episode, Alexandria sits down with &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Chris Nappi&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; — dating coach, creator, and host of the &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Confidence Podcast&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; — to decode the chaos of &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;social media and dating&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; in 2025.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We break down the biggest &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;social media red flags&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, mixed signals, and modern dating confusion, including:&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;• Why he’s active online but not texting you&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;• Why she never replies but always says yes to dates&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;• Asking for IG before the number&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;• Boundaries in modern dating&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;• How hookup culture + social media changed everything&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;• Red flags women ignore&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;• Red flags men ignore&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you&amp;amp;#39;re navigating &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;modern dating, online behavior, mixed messages, attachment styles, or dating apps&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, this episode will save you time, energy, and heartbreak.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <title>The Power of Gratitude: Manifesting Love, Career Growth, &amp; Healing</title>
        <itunes:title>The Power of Gratitude: Manifesting Love, Career Growth, &amp; Healing</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-gratitude-manifesting-love-career-growth-healing/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The holidays can feel magical for some and lonely or overwhelming for others — but no matter where you’re at, there is always something to be grateful for. In this Thanksgiving special of Love Sex LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria dives into how practicing gratitude can transform your dating life, your career, your healing journey, and every manifestation you’re calling into your next era.</p>
<p>In this solo episode, we explore how mindset shifts open doors you didn’t even realize were unlocked — and how gratitude can help you release old patterns, stop clinging to the wrong people, and attract the opportunities that are finally aligned with you.</p>
<p>Whether you're healing from a situationship, craving clarity in your dating life, manifesting a new chapter in your career, or simply needing grounding during the chaos of the season, this episode is your Thanksgiving reset.</p>
<p>In this episode, we cover:</p>
<ul><li><p>The power of gratitude in modern dating</p>
</li>
<li><p>Why mindset shapes your manifestations</p>
</li>
<li><p>Breaking toxic patterns &amp; seeing red flags clearly</p>
</li>
<li><p>How to stop comparing your journey to everyone else’s</p>
</li>
<li><p>Attracting aligned relationships through emotional healing</p>
</li>
<li><p>Using gratitude to unlock new doors in love, career, and self-trust</p>
</li>
<li><p>A guided visualization for your next era</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>If the holidays are hard for you — or if you’re stepping into a season of growth — let this be your reminder that nothing lasts forever, especially hard times. You’re not where you started, and your next chapter is already forming.</p>
<p>✨ Happy Thanksgiving, babe. Gratitude is your superpower — and your plot twist.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The holidays can feel magical for some and lonely or overwhelming for others — but no matter where you’re at, there is <em>always</em> something to be grateful for. In this Thanksgiving special of Love Sex LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria dives into how practicing gratitude can transform your dating life, your career, your healing journey, and every manifestation you’re calling into your next era.</p>
<p>In this solo episode, we explore how mindset shifts open doors you didn’t even realize were unlocked — and how gratitude can help you release old patterns, stop clinging to the wrong people, and attract the opportunities that are finally aligned with you.</p>
<p>Whether you're healing from a situationship, craving clarity in your dating life, manifesting a new chapter in your career, or simply needing grounding during the chaos of the season, this episode is your Thanksgiving reset.</p>
<p>In this episode, we cover:</p>
<ul><li><p>The power of gratitude in <em>modern dating</em></p>
</li>
<li><p>Why mindset shapes your manifestations</p>
</li>
<li><p>Breaking toxic patterns &amp; seeing red flags clearly</p>
</li>
<li><p>How to stop comparing your journey to everyone else’s</p>
</li>
<li><p>Attracting aligned relationships through emotional healing</p>
</li>
<li><p>Using gratitude to unlock new doors in love, career, and self-trust</p>
</li>
<li><p>A guided visualization for your next era</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>If the holidays are hard for you — or if you’re stepping into a season of growth — let this be your reminder that nothing lasts forever, especially hard times. You’re not where you started, and your next chapter is already forming.</p>
<p>✨ Happy Thanksgiving, babe. Gratitude is your superpower — and your plot twist.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The holidays can feel magical for some and lonely or overwhelming for others — but no matter where you’re at, there is &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;always&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; something to be grateful for. In this Thanksgiving special of &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Love Sex LA: Unfiltered&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, Alexandria dives into how practicing gratitude can transform your dating life, your career, your healing journey, and every manifestation you’re calling into your next era.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In this solo episode, we explore how mindset shifts open doors you didn’t even realize were unlocked — and how gratitude can help you release old patterns, stop clinging to the wrong people, and attract the opportunities that are finally aligned with you.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Whether you&amp;amp;#39;re healing from a situationship, craving clarity in your dating life, manifesting a new chapter in your career, or simply needing grounding during the chaos of the season, this episode is your Thanksgiving reset.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;In this episode, we cover:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The power of gratitude in &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;modern dating&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Why mindset shapes your manifestations&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Breaking toxic patterns &amp;amp;amp; seeing red flags clearly&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;How to stop comparing your journey to everyone else’s&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Attracting aligned relationships through emotional healing&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Using gratitude to unlock new doors in love, career, and self-trust&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A guided visualization for your next era&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If the holidays are hard for you — or if you’re stepping into a season of growth — let this be your reminder that nothing lasts forever, especially hard times. You’re not where you started, and your next chapter is already forming.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;✨ &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Happy Thanksgiving, babe. Gratitude is your superpower — and your plot twist.&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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                <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Manifesting in Your Healing Era (ft. Ryan Lu)</title>
        <itunes:title>Manifesting in Your Healing Era (ft. Ryan Lu)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/manifesting-in-your-healing-era-ft-ryan-lu/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/manifesting-in-your-healing-era-ft-ryan-lu/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Your healing era can be your most magnetic one. Alexandria and Ryan Lu talk manifestation, modern dating, and what to do when you’re getting over someone you saw a future with. This episode is all about shifting from heartbreak to high vibration—and becoming the version of you that your future person is already manifesting.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your healing era can be your most magnetic one. Alexandria and Ryan Lu talk manifestation, modern dating, and what to do when you’re getting over someone you saw a future with. This episode is all about shifting from heartbreak to high vibration—and becoming the version of you that your future person is already manifesting.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Your healing era can be your most magnetic one. Alexandria and Ryan Lu talk manifestation, modern dating, and what to do when you’re getting over someone you saw a future with. This episode is all about shifting from heartbreak to high vibration—and becoming the version of you that your future person is already manifesting.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <title>From Chasing to Choosing: Healing Your Dating Energy, Raising Your Value &amp; Dating with Discipline</title>
        <itunes:title>From Chasing to Choosing: Healing Your Dating Energy, Raising Your Value &amp; Dating with Discipline</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/from-chasing-to-choosing-healing-your-dating-energy-raising-your-value-dating-with-discipline/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/from-chasing-to-choosing-healing-your-dating-energy-raising-your-value-dating-with-discipline/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria sits down with dating coach &amp; matchmaker Nelly Sudri to unpack what it really means to stop chasing love — and start choosing alignment.</p>
<p>Together, they dive into how to heal your dating energy, date with discipline, and raise your value so you attract emotionally available partners who actually show up. They explore why so many women fall into “chasing mode,” how to embody feminine energy without losing yourself, and the hidden dangers of hookup culture — from emotional confusion to attachment mismatches to the false sense of intimacy that keeps you stuck in cycles you never meant to choose.</p>
<p>Plus, they break down why we’re so drawn to emotionally unavailable men, how to rewire your attraction patterns, and how to choose connection with clarity instead of chaos. And of course… a round of Date or Ghost, decoding real-life dating scenarios.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered,</em> Alexandria sits down with dating coach &amp; matchmaker Nelly Sudri to unpack what it <em>really </em>means to stop chasing love — and start choosing alignment.</p>
<p>Together, they dive into how to heal your dating energy, date with discipline, and raise your value so you attract emotionally available partners who actually show up. They explore why so many women fall into “chasing mode,” how to embody feminine energy without losing yourself, and the hidden dangers of hookup culture — from emotional confusion to attachment mismatches to the false sense of intimacy that keeps you stuck in cycles you never meant to choose.</p>
<p>Plus, they break down why we’re so drawn to emotionally unavailable men, how to rewire your attraction patterns, and how to choose connection with clarity instead of chaos. And of course… a round of Date or Ghost, decoding real-life dating scenarios.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In this episode of &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered,&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; Alexandria sits down with dating coach &amp;amp;amp; matchmaker &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Nelly Sudri&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; to unpack what it &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;really &amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;means to stop chasing love — and start choosing alignment.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Together, they dive into how to heal your dating energy, date with discipline, and raise your value so you attract emotionally available partners who actually show up. They explore why so many women fall into “chasing mode,” how to embody feminine energy without losing yourself, and the hidden dangers of hookup culture — from emotional confusion to attachment mismatches to the false sense of intimacy that keeps you stuck in cycles you never meant to choose.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Plus, they break down why we’re so drawn to emotionally unavailable men, how to rewire your attraction patterns, and how to choose connection with clarity instead of chaos. And of course… a round of &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Date or Ghost&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, decoding real-life dating scenarios.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <title>The Art of Inviting: How to Get the Guy Without Chasing Him</title>
        <itunes:title>The Art of Inviting: How to Get the Guy Without Chasing Him</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-inviting-how-to-get-the-guy-without-chasing-him/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-inviting-how-to-get-the-guy-without-chasing-him/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>They say if he wanted to, he would… but sometimes, he just needs an invitation. In this episode, Alexandria sits down with Taylor McPherson — aka Sparkle Queen LA — to talk about the soft power of feminine energy, the difference between pursuit and invitation, and how to give the perfect nudge without losing your sparkle.</p>
<p>From subtle signals to confident body language, this is a masterclass in magnetism, modern femininity, and giving the perfect nudge.</p>
<p>Tune in for flirty wisdom, unapologetic self-worth, and a few “Date or Ghost” scenarios that’ll make you rethink who’s really in control of the chase</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They say if he wanted to, he would… but sometimes, he just needs an invitation. In this episode, Alexandria sits down with Taylor McPherson — aka Sparkle Queen LA — to talk about the <em>soft power of feminine energy</em>, the difference between pursuit and invitation, and how to give the perfect nudge without losing your sparkle.</p>
<p>From subtle signals to confident body language, this is a masterclass in magnetism, modern femininity, and giving the perfect nudge.</p>
<p>Tune in for flirty wisdom, unapologetic self-worth, and a few “Date or Ghost” scenarios that’ll make you rethink who’s really in control of the chase</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;They say if he wanted to, he would… but sometimes, he just needs an invitation. In this episode, Alexandria sits down with &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Taylor McPherson — aka Sparkle Queen LA&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; — to talk about the &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;soft power of feminine energy&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;, the difference between pursuit and invitation, and how to give the perfect nudge without losing your sparkle.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;From subtle signals to confident body language, this is &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;a masterclass in magnetism, modern femininity, and giving the perfect nudge.&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Tune in for flirty wisdom, unapologetic self-worth, and a few “Date or Ghost” scenarios that’ll make you rethink who’s really in control of the chase&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <title>Surviving the Horror Show of Modern Dating: How to Be the Final Girl with Rory Uphold</title>
        <itunes:title>Surviving the Horror Show of Modern Dating: How to Be the Final Girl with Rory Uphold</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/surviving-the-horror-show-of-modern-dating-how-to-be-the-final-girl-with-rory-uphold/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/surviving-the-horror-show-of-modern-dating-how-to-be-the-final-girl-with-rory-uphold/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Alexandria sits down with writer, filmmaker, and podcast host Rory Uphold to talk about her brand-new book The Final Girl’s Guide to the Horrors of Dating — a darkly funny, brutally honest survival manual for anyone trying to find love in a world full of ghosts, vampires, and walking red flags.</p>
<p>Together, they dive into why modern dating feels like a horror movie, the “monsters” we date (and sometimes become), and how to step into your Final Girl era — the one where you stop chasing chaos and start choosing peace.</p>
<p>From The Vampire who drains your energy to The Zombie Ex who keeps rising from the dead, Rory and Alexandria swap war stories, laugh through the trauma, and unpack what it really means to heal, date consciously, and still believe in love after all the jump scares.</p>
<p>Because in the love story of your life, you’re not the victim — you’re the heroine.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, Alexandria sits down with writer, filmmaker, and podcast host Rory Uphold to talk about her brand-new book <em>The Final Girl’s Guide to the Horrors of Dating</em> — a darkly funny, brutally honest survival manual for anyone trying to find love in a world full of ghosts, vampires, and walking red flags.</p>
<p>Together, they dive into why modern dating feels like a horror movie, the “monsters” we date (and sometimes become), and how to step into your <em>Final Girl</em> era — the one where you stop chasing chaos and start choosing peace.</p>
<p>From The Vampire who drains your energy to The Zombie Ex who keeps rising from the dead, Rory and Alexandria swap war stories, laugh through the trauma, and unpack what it really means to heal, date consciously, and still believe in love after all the jump scares.</p>
<p>Because in the love story of your life, you’re not the victim — you’re the heroine.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This week, Alexandria sits down with writer, filmmaker, and podcast host &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Rory Uphold&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; to talk about her brand-new book &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;The Final Girl’s Guide to the Horrors of Dating&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; — a darkly funny, brutally honest survival manual for anyone trying to find love in a world full of ghosts, vampires, and walking red flags.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Together, they dive into why modern dating feels like a horror movie, the “monsters” we date (and sometimes become), and how to step into your &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Final Girl&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; era — the one where you stop chasing chaos and start choosing peace.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;From &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;The Vampire&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; who drains your energy to &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;The Zombie Ex&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; who keeps rising from the dead, Rory and Alexandria swap war stories, laugh through the trauma, and unpack what it really means to heal, date consciously, and still believe in love after all the jump scares.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Because in the love story of your life, you’re not the victim — you’re the heroine.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
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        <title>It’s Not You, It’s Them: Protecting Your Peace in Love and Dating</title>
        <itunes:title>It’s Not You, It’s Them: Protecting Your Peace in Love and Dating</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/it-s-not-you-it-s-them-protecting-your-peace-in-love-and-dating/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/it-s-not-you-it-s-them-protecting-your-peace-in-love-and-dating/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This one’s for the girls in relationships, situationships, or even friendships that have left you questioning yourself. In this episode, we unpack why it’s not you, it’s them—and why giving your body, mind, time, and energy to someone before they’ve truly committed might be putting the cart before the horse. We’ll talk about how intentional dating means protecting your peace, and why it's time to stop replaying those old texts and wondering what you did wrong. Spoiler: you didn’t.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This one’s for the girls in relationships, situationships, or even friendships that have left you questioning yourself. In this episode, we unpack why it’s not you, it’s them—and why giving your body, mind, time, and energy to someone before they’ve truly committed might be putting the cart before the horse. We’ll talk about how intentional dating means protecting your peace, and why it's time to stop replaying those old texts and wondering what you did wrong. Spoiler: you didn’t.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This one’s for the girls in relationships, situationships, or even friendships that have left you questioning yourself. In this episode, we unpack why it’s not you, it’s them—and why giving your body, mind, time, and energy to someone before they’ve truly committed might be putting the cart before the horse. We’ll talk about how intentional dating means protecting your peace, and why it&amp;amp;#39;s time to stop replaying those old texts and wondering what you did wrong. Spoiler: you didn’t.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>When Love Was Real (and Phones Had Cords): The Anniversary Episode</title>
        <itunes:title>When Love Was Real (and Phones Had Cords): The Anniversary Episode</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/when-love-was-real-and-phones-had-cords-the-anniversary-episode/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/when-love-was-real-and-phones-had-cords-the-anniversary-episode/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:28:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>He stood her up twice — and now they’ve been married 33 years.</p>
<p>In this special Anniversary Episode, my parents join me for an unfiltered deep dive into how dating has changed, what rejection used to look like, and why maybe ghosting isn’t that different from just… not showing up.</p>
<p>We talk about old-school romance vs. modern chaos, second chances, and play Date or Ghost + Guess the Dating Term to see if my parents can survive the world of 2025 dating. Spoiler: they had no idea what “DTR” meant.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>He stood her up twice — and now they’ve been married 33 years.</p>
<p>In this special Anniversary Episode, my parents join me for an unfiltered deep dive into how dating has changed, what rejection used to look like, and why maybe ghosting isn’t that different from just… not showing up.</p>
<p>We talk about old-school romance vs. modern chaos, second chances, and play Date or Ghost + Guess the Dating Term to see if my parents can survive the world of 2025 dating. Spoiler: they had no idea what “DTR” meant.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;He stood her up twice — and now they’ve been married 33 years.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In this special Anniversary Episode, my parents join me for an unfiltered deep dive into how dating has changed, what rejection used to look like, and why maybe ghosting isn’t that different from just… not showing up.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We talk about old-school romance vs. modern chaos, second chances, and play Date or Ghost + Guess the Dating Term to see if my parents can survive the world of 2025 dating. Spoiler: they had no idea what “DTR” meant.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Date or Ghost? A Sister Roundtable on Rejection, Second Chances &amp; the Golden Ticket</title>
        <itunes:title>Date or Ghost? A Sister Roundtable on Rejection, Second Chances &amp; the Golden Ticket</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/date-or-ghost-a-sister-roundtable-on-rejection-second-chances-the-golden-ticket/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/date-or-ghost-a-sister-roundtable-on-rejection-second-chances-the-golden-ticket/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:37:50 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Three sisters, martini talk, and a game of Date or Ghost—what could go wrong? Chaos, comedy, and brutally honest takes.</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>In this episode, I sit down with two of my sisters, Angelica and Julia, to tackle two big dating questions:
- How do you cope with rejection (especially when it stings)?
- Does anyone really deserve a second chance?</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Of course, I couldn’t resist sharing my own cringe confession—like that time I told my crush (two martinis deep) that I was offering them the “golden ticket” and it was “take it or leave it.” Spoiler: they left it.</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>Come for the laughs, stay for the sisterly banter, and leave with a fresh perspective on rejection, resilience, and knowing when to ghost vs. give grace.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Three sisters, martini talk, and a game of <em>Date or Ghost</em>—what could go wrong? Chaos, comedy, and brutally honest takes.</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>In this episode, I sit down with two of my sisters, Angelica and Julia, to tackle two big dating questions:<br>
- How do you cope with rejection (especially when it stings)?<br>
- Does anyone really deserve a second chance?</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Of course, I couldn’t resist sharing my own cringe confession—like that time I told my crush (two martinis deep) that I was offering them the “golden ticket” and it was “take it or leave it.” Spoiler: they left it.</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>Come for the laughs, stay for the sisterly banter, and leave with a fresh perspective on rejection, resilience, and knowing when to ghost vs. give grace.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Three sisters, martini talk, and a game of &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Date or Ghost&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;—what could go wrong? Chaos, comedy, and brutally honest takes.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In this episode, I sit down with two of my sisters, Angelica and Julia, to tackle two big dating questions:&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;- How do you cope with rejection (especially when it stings)?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;- Does anyone really deserve a second chance?&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Of course, I couldn’t resist sharing my own cringe confession—like that time I told my crush (two martinis deep) that I was offering them the “golden ticket” and it was “take it or leave it.” Spoiler: they left it.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Come for the laughs, stay for the sisterly banter, and leave with a fresh perspective on rejection, resilience, and knowing when to ghost vs. give grace.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2833</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Hollywood Dreams: Lily Kincade Goes Cinematic</title>
        <itunes:title>Hollywood Dreams: Lily Kincade Goes Cinematic</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/hollywood-dreams-lily-kincade-goes-cinematic/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/hollywood-dreams-lily-kincade-goes-cinematic/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>I sit down with singer/songwriter Lily Kincade to talk all things Cinematic—her brand new album dropping October 24. We get into the stories behind the songs, how her first love became a muse, and what it really means to keep chasing your dreams when the path isn’t always perfect. We also dive into falling in love in LA, the inspiration that fuels her artistry, and so much more. And of course, it wouldn’t be Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered without a round of our favorite game, Date or Ghost.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I sit down with singer/songwriter Lily Kincade to talk all things <em>Cinematic</em>—her brand new album dropping October 24. We get into the stories behind the songs, how her first love became a muse, and what it really means to keep chasing your dreams when the path isn’t always perfect. We also dive into falling in love in LA, the inspiration that fuels her artistry, and so much more. And of course, it wouldn’t be <em>Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered</em> without a round of our favorite game, Date or Ghost.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;I sit down with singer/songwriter &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Lily Kincade&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; to talk all things &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Cinematic&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;—her brand new album dropping October 24. We get into the stories behind the songs, how her first love became a muse, and what it really means to keep chasing your dreams when the path isn’t always perfect. We also dive into falling in love in LA, the inspiration that fuels her artistry, and so much more. And of course, it wouldn’t be &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; without a round of our favorite game, &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Date or Ghost&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3480</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Mocktails &amp; Mayhem: Ben Jacob on Love in LA</title>
        <itunes:title>Mocktails &amp; Mayhem: Ben Jacob on Love in LA</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/mocktails-mayhem-ben-jacob-on-love-in-la/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/mocktails-mayhem-ben-jacob-on-love-in-la/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>LA dating, but make it honest (and hilarious). I sit down with my friend Ben Jacob to talk gay dating in LA, sober first dates, age gaps, the hardest parts of finding real love here, and Ben’s craziest dating stories. Plus, we play our favorite game: Date or Ghost.</p>
<p>
Expect green flags you can’t fake, boundaries that actually work, and a standards reset you’ll feel tomorrow.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LA dating, but make it honest (and hilarious). I sit down with my friend Ben Jacob to talk gay dating in LA, sober first dates, age gaps, the hardest parts of finding real love here, and Ben’s craziest dating stories. Plus, we play our favorite game: Date or Ghost.</p>
<p><br>
Expect green flags you can’t fake, boundaries that actually work, and a standards reset you’ll feel tomorrow.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;LA dating, but make it honest (and hilarious). I sit down with my friend &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Ben Jacob&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; to talk &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;gay dating in LA&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;sober first dates&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;age gaps&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, the &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;hardest parts of finding real love here&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, and Ben’s &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;craziest dating stories&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;. Plus, we play our favorite game: &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Date or Ghost.&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Expect green flags you can’t fake, boundaries that actually work, and a standards reset you’ll feel tomorrow.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4099</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Would He Make the Cut? How to Cast the Right Guy in the Reality Show of Your Life</title>
        <itunes:title>Would He Make the Cut? How to Cast the Right Guy in the Reality Show of Your Life</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/would-he-make-the-cut-how-to-cast-the-right-guy-in-the-reality-show-of-your-life/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/would-he-make-the-cut-how-to-cast-the-right-guy-in-the-reality-show-of-your-life/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Would he make the cut? On this episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, I’m joined by my casting-producer bestie, Cheech, to turn reality-TV casting criteria into a foolproof way to vet your love life IRL. We kick off with our game Cast or Cut (our spin on Date or Ghost) and rapid-fire the red flags: mid-divorce but still wearing the ring, only FaceTiming from the car, “it’s chill—I live with my ex,” endless texting with zero dates, and more. Then Cheech pulls back the curtain on how she casts men for dating shows—and how those same filters (accountability after past relationships, family dynamics, ideal first-date tells, subtle red flags, and whether he’s a pursuer, slow-burner, or collector) map perfectly to your next situationship. We also get personal—Cheech shares the wild story of discovering a partner’s infidelity mid-interview—and she leaves singles with grounded advice for getting back on set (aka back on the apps) after a heartbreak. Hit play for laughs, tea, and a casting-call level standards reset.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Would he make the cut? On this episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, I’m joined by my casting-producer bestie, Cheech, to turn reality-TV casting criteria into a foolproof way to vet your love life IRL. We kick off with our game Cast or Cut (our spin on Date or Ghost) and rapid-fire the red flags: mid-divorce but still wearing the ring, only FaceTiming from the car, “it’s chill—I live with my ex,” endless texting with zero dates, and more. Then Cheech pulls back the curtain on how she casts men for dating shows—and how those same filters (accountability after past relationships, family dynamics, ideal first-date tells, subtle red flags, and whether he’s a pursuer, slow-burner, or collector) map perfectly to your next situationship. We also get personal—Cheech shares the wild story of discovering a partner’s infidelity mid-interview—and she leaves singles with grounded advice for getting back on set (aka back on the apps) after a heartbreak. Hit play for laughs, tea, and a casting-call level standards reset.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Would he make the cut? On this episode of &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, I’m joined by my casting-producer bestie, &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Cheech&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, to turn reality-TV casting criteria into a foolproof way to vet your love life IRL. We kick off with our game &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Cast or Cut&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; (our spin on Date or Ghost) and rapid-fire the red flags: mid-divorce but still wearing the ring, only FaceTiming from the car, “it’s chill—I live with my ex,” endless texting with zero dates, and more. Then Cheech pulls back the curtain on how she casts men for dating shows—and how those same filters (accountability after past relationships, family dynamics, ideal first-date tells, subtle red flags, and whether he’s a pursuer, slow-burner, or collector) map perfectly to your next situationship. We also get personal—Cheech shares the wild story of discovering a partner’s infidelity mid-interview—and she leaves singles with grounded advice for getting back on set (aka back on the apps) after a heartbreak. Hit play for laughs, tea, and a casting-call level standards reset.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Red Flag or Anxious Attachment? Sabrina Zohar Unfiltered</title>
        <itunes:title>Red Flag or Anxious Attachment? Sabrina Zohar Unfiltered</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/red-flag-or-anxious-attachment-sabrina-zohar-unfiltered/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/red-flag-or-anxious-attachment-sabrina-zohar-unfiltered/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is it a red flag…or your nervous system asking you to regulate? Sabrina Zohar joins Alexandria for a candid, zero-shame conversation about attachment, intuition, and the difference between chaos and chemistry. We kick off with a game of “Date or Ghost”, then get personal about the moments that shaped Sabrina’s work and worldview.</p>
<p>We move into Attachment Styles 101—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—what people misunderstand about “secure,” and how regulation (not perfection) shifts your patterns. In the main segment, we map out red flag vs. trigger, quick self-checks before you spiral, and how to tell intuition from a trauma response. Consider this your dating audit: practical tools, zero shame, receipts included.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is it a red flag…or your nervous system asking you to regulate? Sabrina Zohar joins Alexandria for a candid, zero-shame conversation about attachment, intuition, and the difference between chaos and chemistry. We kick off with a game of “Date or Ghost”, then get personal about the moments that shaped Sabrina’s work and worldview.</p>
<p>We move into Attachment Styles 101—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—what people misunderstand about “secure,” and how regulation (not perfection) shifts your patterns. In the main segment, we map out red flag vs. trigger, quick self-checks before you spiral, and how to tell intuition from a trauma response. Consider this your dating audit: practical tools, zero shame, receipts included.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Is it a red flag…or your nervous system asking you to regulate? Sabrina Zohar joins Alexandria for a candid, zero-shame conversation about attachment, intuition, and the difference between chaos and chemistry. We kick off with a game of &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;“Date or Ghost”&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, then get personal about the moments that shaped Sabrina’s work and worldview.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We move into &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Attachment Styles 101&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—what people misunderstand about “secure,” and how regulation (not perfection) shifts your patterns. In the main segment, we map out &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;red flag vs. trigger&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, quick self-checks before you spiral, and how to tell intuition from a trauma response. Consider this your dating audit: practical tools, zero shame, receipts included.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The Life of a Showboy: Cameron’s Version</title>
        <itunes:title>The Life of a Showboy: Cameron’s Version</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/the-life-of-a-showboy-cameron-s-version/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/the-life-of-a-showboy-cameron-s-version/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Dating in LA is a stage — and Cameron Carr and I are here to judge the auditions. We break down the city’s performative dating culture (image, access, “brand-safe” chemistry) and answer the only question that matters: do you make him a Lover, or Exile him? From soft-launch purgatory and “audition energy” to consistency vs. potential, we spell out clear walk-away cues and green-flag keeps. Swiftie Court is in session, the gavel is tiny, and the verdicts are practical: how to stop chasing applause and start choosing partners who show up off-camera. Rate/review if this helped you exit stage left at the right time. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dating in LA is a stage — and Cameron Carr and I are here to judge the auditions. We break down the city’s performative dating culture (image, access, “brand-safe” chemistry) and answer the only question that matters: do you make him a Lover, or Exile him? From soft-launch purgatory and “audition energy” to consistency vs. potential, we spell out clear walk-away cues and green-flag keeps. Swiftie Court is in session, the gavel is tiny, and the verdicts are practical: how to stop chasing applause and start choosing partners who show up off-camera. Rate/review if this helped you exit stage left at the right time. </p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Dating in LA is a stage — and Cameron Carr and I are here to judge the auditions. We break down the city’s performative dating culture (image, access, “brand-safe” chemistry) and answer the only question that matters: do you make him a &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Lover&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, or &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Exile&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; him? From soft-launch purgatory and “audition energy” to consistency vs. potential, we spell out clear walk-away cues and green-flag keeps. Swiftie Court is in session, the gavel is tiny, and the verdicts are practical: how to stop chasing applause and start choosing partners who show up off-camera. Rate/review if this helped you exit stage left at the right time. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Little Miss Fix It</title>
        <itunes:title>Little Miss Fix It</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/little-miss-fix-it/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/little-miss-fix-it/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Little Miss Fix It reports for duty. This week I unpack why the black cat boyfriend is suddenly everyone’s type, why your love life is not a home renovation project, and what my DJ saga taught me about fixing men who don’t want to be fixed. We talk attachment patterns, red flags disguised as “potential,” and how to step out of the contractor role and back into main character energy.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Little Miss Fix It reports for duty. This week I unpack why the <em>black cat boyfriend</em> is suddenly everyone’s type, why your love life is not a home renovation project, and what my DJ saga taught me about fixing men who don’t want to be fixed. We talk attachment patterns, red flags disguised as “potential,” and how to step out of the contractor role and back into main character energy.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Little Miss Fix It reports for duty. This week I unpack why the &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;black cat boyfriend&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; is suddenly everyone’s type, why your love life is not a home renovation project, and what my DJ saga taught me about fixing men who don’t want to be fixed. We talk attachment patterns, red flags disguised as “potential,” and how to step out of the contractor role and back into main character energy.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Get the F*#k Over Him</title>
        <itunes:title>Get the F*#k Over Him</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/get-the-fk-over-him/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/get-the-fk-over-him/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:48:35 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>He’s hot. The chemistry is crazy. But he’s consistent at being inconsistent. In Episode 8, we’re getting brutally honest about moving on—whether it’s from a long-term ex, a messy situationship, or That Guy you never quite dated.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>He’s hot. The chemistry is crazy. But he’s consistent at being inconsistent. In Episode 8, we’re getting brutally honest about moving on—whether it’s from a long-term ex, a messy situationship, or That Guy you never quite dated.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;He’s hot. The chemistry is crazy. But he’s consistent at being inconsistent. In Episode 8, we’re getting brutally honest about moving on—whether it’s from a long-term ex, a messy situationship, or That Guy you never quite dated.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <title>If He Wanted To, He Would...Or Would He? (Part III: Stop Playing Defense)</title>
        <itunes:title>If He Wanted To, He Would...Or Would He? (Part III: Stop Playing Defense)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/if-he-wanted-to-he-wouldor-would-he-part-iii-stop-playing-defense/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/if-he-wanted-to-he-wouldor-would-he-part-iii-stop-playing-defense/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In Part III of our “If He Wanted To” series, Alexandria sits down with dating expert and author Benny Hart, who doesn’t mince words when it comes to modern love. Benny dishes out practical advice, calls out emotional games, and shares why he thinks one of the biggest mistakes women make in dating is playing too cool. From whether “no contact” actually works to whether you should ghost the guy who just got out of something serious, this episode is your no-fluff guide to dating with clarity. Watch to find out when to hold on, when to pull back, and when it’s time to stop playing defense.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Part III of our “If He Wanted To” series, Alexandria sits down with dating expert and author Benny Hart, who doesn’t mince words when it comes to modern love. Benny dishes out practical advice, calls out emotional games, and shares why he thinks one of the biggest mistakes women make in dating is playing too cool. From whether “no contact” actually works to whether you should ghost the guy who just got out of something serious, this episode is your no-fluff guide to dating with clarity. Watch to find out when to hold on, when to pull back, and when it’s time to stop playing defense.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In Part III of our “If He Wanted To” series, Alexandria sits down with dating expert and author Benny Hart, who doesn’t mince words when it comes to modern love. Benny dishes out practical advice, calls out emotional games, and shares why he thinks one of the biggest mistakes women make in dating is playing too cool. From whether “no contact” actually works to whether you should ghost the guy who just got out of something serious, this episode is your no-fluff guide to dating with clarity. Watch to find out when to hold on, when to pull back, and when it’s time to stop playing defense.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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        <title>If He Wanted to, He Would...Or Would He? (Part 2: Have Game, Don’t Play Games)</title>
        <itunes:title>If He Wanted to, He Would...Or Would He? (Part 2: Have Game, Don’t Play Games)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/if-he-wanted-to-he-wouldor-would-he-part-2-have-game-don-t-play-games/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/if-he-wanted-to-he-wouldor-would-he-part-2-have-game-don-t-play-games/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>We’re back with part two of the conversation that broke the internet — and this time, we’re bringing in the male perspective. Niko Emanuilidis joins Alexandria to unpack the 80/20 rule of “if he wanted to, he would,” why some men ghost (and then reappear), and how real transparency is the new sexy. They talk dating games, emotional availability, Mr. Big vs. reality, and Niko's personal rule for when you should “date or ghost.” It’s honest, unfiltered, and exactly what you need in your queue right now.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re back with <em>part two</em> of the conversation that broke the internet — and this time, we’re bringing in the male perspective. Niko Emanuilidis joins Alexandria to unpack the <em>80/20 rule</em> of “if he wanted to, he would,” why some men ghost (and then reappear), and how real transparency is the new sexy. They talk dating games, emotional availability, Mr. Big vs. reality, and Niko's personal rule for when you should “date or ghost.” It’s honest, unfiltered, and exactly what you need in your queue right now.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We’re back with &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;part two&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; of the conversation that broke the internet — and this time, we’re bringing in the male perspective. Niko Emanuilidis joins Alexandria to unpack the &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;80/20 rule&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; of “if he wanted to, he would,” why some men ghost (and then reappear), and how real transparency is the new sexy. They talk dating games, emotional availability, Mr. Big vs. reality, and Niko&amp;amp;#39;s personal rule for when you should “date or ghost.” It’s honest, unfiltered, and exactly what you need in your queue right now.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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                <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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        <title>If He Wanted To, He Would...Or Would He? (Part 1: You’re the f*cking Super Bowl)</title>
        <itunes:title>If He Wanted To, He Would...Or Would He? (Part 1: You’re the f*cking Super Bowl)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/if-he-wanted-to-he-wouldor-would-he-part-1-you-re-the-fcking-super-bowl/</link>
                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/if-he-wanted-to-he-wouldor-would-he-part-1-you-re-the-fcking-super-bowl/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:14:15 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>We’re kicking off our new series by unpacking the phrase that launched a thousand spirals: “If he wanted to, he would.” But is it gospel…or just glorified gaslighting? From Coldplay cheating scandals to the fall of Jeremiah Fisher (sorry, Team Nice Guy), we’re breaking down what real effort looks like—and why charm without consistency just doesn’t cut it. Plus, I went on a first date. Yes, a real one. And against all odds (and dating app horror stories), he actually followed through. It proved that sometimes… if he wants to, he will. And he did.</p>
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</p>
<p>This is your reminder: You are the Super Bowl. And the right man? He’ll move mountains just to make kickoff.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re kicking off our new series by unpacking <em>the</em> phrase that launched a thousand spirals: <em>“If he wanted to, he would.” </em>But is it gospel…or just glorified gaslighting? From Coldplay cheating scandals to the fall of Jeremiah Fisher (sorry, Team Nice Guy), we’re breaking down what real effort looks like—and why charm without consistency just doesn’t cut it. Plus, I went on a first date. Yes, a real one. And against all odds (and dating app horror stories), he actually followed through. It proved that sometimes… <em>if he wants to, he will. And he did.</em></p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>This is your reminder: <em>You are the Super Bowl.</em> And the right man? He’ll move mountains just to make kickoff.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We’re kicking off our new series by unpacking &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;the&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; phrase that launched a thousand spirals: &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;“If he wanted to, he would.” &amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;But is it gospel…or just glorified gaslighting? From Coldplay cheating scandals to the fall of Jeremiah Fisher (sorry, Team Nice Guy), we’re breaking down what real effort looks like—and why charm without consistency just doesn’t cut it. Plus, I went on a first date. Yes, a real one. And against all odds (and dating app horror stories), he actually followed through. It proved that sometimes… &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;if he wants to, he will. And he did.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This is your reminder: &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;You are the Super Bowl.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; And the right man? He’ll move mountains just to make kickoff.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Alexandria Rizik</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Ghosts, Cardboard Energy, and ”Let’s Be Friends”: Rachel Friedman Unfiltered</title>
        <itunes:title>Ghosts, Cardboard Energy, and ”Let’s Be Friends”: Rachel Friedman Unfiltered</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/ghosts-cardboard-energy-and-let-s-be-friends-rachel-friedman-unfiltered/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:24:04 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Rachel Friedman of Unwell's radio show, Dialed In, breaks down the modern dating game—and nothing’s off-limits. From ghosting and red flags to crying it out on the StairMaster, we get into the unhinged chaos that is today’s love life.</p>
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<p>We talk about her viral TikTok term “cardboard energy” (spoiler: it’s exactly what it sounds like), why dating in NYC might just be superior to LA, and the story of that two-week fling that unexpectedly catapulted her into crying over someone else at the gym to Taylor Swift.</p>
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<p>Whether you're navigating situationships, dating app burnout, or just trying to decode that “let’s be friends” text, this episode is for the chronically romantic, the emotionally unwell but self-aware, and anyone who's ever confused a situationship for a soulmate.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rachel Friedman of Unwell's radio show, Dialed In, breaks down the modern dating game—and nothing’s off-limits. From ghosting and red flags to crying it out on the StairMaster, we get into the unhinged chaos that is today’s love life.</p>
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<p>We talk about her viral TikTok term “cardboard energy” (spoiler: it’s exactly what it sounds like), why dating in NYC might just be superior to LA, and the story of <em>that</em> two-week fling that unexpectedly catapulted her into crying over someone <em>else</em> at the gym to Taylor Swift.</p>
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<p>Whether you're navigating situationships, dating app burnout, or just trying to decode that “let’s be friends” text, this episode is for the chronically romantic, the emotionally unwell but self-aware, and anyone who's ever confused a situationship for a soulmate.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Rachel Friedman of Unwell's radio show, Dialed In, breaks down the modern dating game—and nothing’s off-limits. From ghosting and red flags to crying it out on the StairMaster, we get into the unhinged chaos that is today’s love life.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We talk about her viral TikTok term “cardboard energy” (spoiler: it’s exactly what it sounds like), why dating in NYC might just be superior to LA, and the story of &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;that&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; two-week fling that unexpectedly catapulted her into crying over someone &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;else&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; at the gym to Taylor Swift.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Whether you're navigating situationships, dating app burnout, or just trying to decode that “let’s be friends” text, this episode is for the chronically romantic, the emotionally unwell but self-aware, and anyone who's ever confused a situationship for a soulmate.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hit play. Let’s get unfiltered.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Are You Too Much or are You Just in the Wrong Room: Emma Paige Unfiltered</title>
        <itunes:title>Are You Too Much or are You Just in the Wrong Room: Emma Paige Unfiltered</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/are-you-too-much-or-are-you-just-in-the-wrong-room-emma-paige-unfiltered/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:56:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Ever been told you’re “too much”—especially by the wrong guy? This week on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria sits down with Emma Paige from the Too Much Podcast to unpack why being ‘a lot’ is actually your biggest flex. Emma breaks down her iconic Five Box Theory, shares why you should never shrink yourself for someone who can’t handle you, and gets brutally honest about outgrowing the wrong men (and the wrong rooms).</p>
<p>It’s all the things your situationship won’t talk about: dating in LA, self-worth, and why the right person will never make you feel like you’re “too much.”</p>
<p>If you’ve ever felt like you’re just too big for his little life, this episode is your permission slip to be even louder.</p>
<p>Get ready for hot takes, bold laughs, and zero apologies.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever been told you’re “too much”—especially by the wrong guy? This week on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria sits down with Emma Paige from the Too Much Podcast to unpack why being ‘a lot’ is actually your biggest flex. Emma breaks down her iconic Five Box Theory, shares why you should never shrink yourself for someone who can’t handle you, and gets brutally honest about outgrowing the wrong men (and the wrong rooms).</p>
<p>It’s all the things your situationship <em>won’t</em> talk about: dating in LA, self-worth, and why the right person will never make you feel like you’re “too much.”</p>
<p>If you’ve ever felt like you’re just too big for his little life, this episode is your permission slip to be even louder.</p>
<p>Get ready for hot takes, bold laughs, and zero apologies.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Ever been told you’re “too much”—especially by the wrong guy? This week on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria sits down with Emma Paige from the Too Much Podcast to unpack why being ‘a lot’ is actually your biggest flex. Emma breaks down her iconic Five Box Theory, shares why you should never shrink yourself for someone who can’t handle you, and gets brutally honest about outgrowing the wrong men (and the wrong rooms).&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It’s all the things your situationship &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;won’t&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; talk about: dating in LA, self-worth, and why the right person will never make you feel like you’re “too much.”&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you’ve ever felt like you’re just too big for his little life, this episode is your permission slip to be even louder.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Get ready for hot takes, bold laughs, and zero apologies.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Crush or Crash: The Art of Not Spiraling</title>
        <itunes:title>Crush or Crash: The Art of Not Spiraling</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/crush-or-crash-the-art-of-not-spiraling/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Modern crushes aren’t cute—they’re chaotic. In this episode of Love Sex LA: Unfiltered, I spiral (hard) over a green-eyed Capricorn and reflect on how to break old patterns, stop the overthinking, and enjoy the crush without crashing. Plus, I read your wildest “relationship allergy” stories. Let’s breathe, touch grass, and romanticize reality—not red flags.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Modern crushes aren’t cute—they’re chaotic. In this episode of <em>Love Sex LA: Unfiltered</em>, I spiral (hard) over a green-eyed Capricorn and reflect on how to break old patterns, stop the overthinking, and enjoy the crush without crashing. Plus, I read your wildest “relationship allergy” stories. Let’s breathe, touch grass, and romanticize reality—not red flags.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Modern crushes aren’t cute—they’re chaotic. In this episode of &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Love Sex LA: Unfiltered&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;, I spiral (hard) over a green-eyed Capricorn and reflect on how to break old patterns, stop the overthinking, and enjoy the crush without crashing. Plus, I read your wildest “relationship allergy” stories. Let’s breathe, touch grass, and romanticize reality—not red flags.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
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        <title>He wasn’t a Relationship...He was an Allergy</title>
        <itunes:title>He wasn’t a Relationship...He was an Allergy</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://lovesexlaunfiltered.podbean.com/e/he-wasn-t-a-relationshiphe-was-an-allergy/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:44:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Ever been in a situationship that left you more itchy than infatuated? Welcome to the pilot episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered. In this episode, Alexandria Rizik—your resident millennial Carrie Bradshaw—spills the real origin story behind LA’s most relatable dating newspaper. From inspiration to launch, we break down why Love, Sex, LA isn’t just a publication, it’s a community.</p>
<p>We’ll get into the modern dating world: the highs, the cringe, the ‘was that love or just a reaction to bad cologne?’ Some relationships are soulmates. Others? Total allergies. Let’s talk about the difference. Plus, how Love, Sex, LA became the safe space for all of us who have swiped, spiraled, or survived another “let’s just see where this goes.”</p>
<p>Tune in if you want stories that sting, heal, and make you laugh—because in LA, love is never boring, and neither are we. Whether you’re sipping oat milk lattes in LA or swiping from somewhere far away, modern dating is the world’s unofficial language—one we all speak, even if we’re still searching for subtitles.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever been in a situationship that left you more itchy than infatuated? Welcome to the pilot episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered. In this episode, Alexandria Rizik—your resident millennial Carrie Bradshaw—spills the <em>real</em> origin story behind LA’s most relatable dating newspaper. From inspiration to launch, we break down why Love, Sex, LA isn’t just a publication, it’s a community.</p>
<p>We’ll get into the modern dating world: the highs, the cringe, the ‘was that love or just a reaction to bad cologne?’ Some relationships are soulmates. Others? Total allergies. Let’s talk about the difference. Plus, how Love, Sex, LA became the safe space for all of us who have swiped, spiraled, or survived another “let’s just see where this goes.”</p>
<p>Tune in if you want stories that sting, heal, and make you laugh—because in LA, love is never boring, and neither are we. Whether you’re sipping oat milk lattes in LA or swiping from somewhere far away, modern dating is the world’s unofficial language—one we all speak, even if we’re still searching for subtitles.</p>
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        <itunes:summary>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Ever been in a situationship that left you more itchy than infatuated? Welcome to the pilot episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered. In this episode, Alexandria Rizik—your resident millennial Carrie Bradshaw—spills the &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;real&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; origin story behind LA’s most relatable dating newspaper. From inspiration to launch, we break down why Love, Sex, LA isn’t just a publication, it’s a community.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We’ll get into the modern dating world: the highs, the cringe, the ‘was that love or just a reaction to bad cologne?’ Some relationships are soulmates. Others? Total allergies. Let’s talk about the difference. Plus, how Love, Sex, LA became the safe space for all of us who have swiped, spiraled, or survived another “let’s just see where this goes.”&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Tune in if you want stories that sting, heal, and make you laugh—because in LA, love is never boring, and neither are we. Whether you’re sipping oat milk lattes in LA or swiping from somewhere far away, modern dating is the world’s unofficial language—one we all speak, even if we’re still searching for subtitles.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</itunes:summary>
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