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Your Dating Bestie Podcast
Meet the lovechild of Carrie Bradshaw and Crocodile Dundee. That’s me! Hi, I’m Elly Klein – your best friend for all things dating. As a professional dating mentor, I help women who want to find their Mr Right go from ‘dating sucks’ to dating success with my unique 'best friend' approach. This podcast will give you a sense of my no-BS, woo woo-free, results-driven vibe. If you like it, come and join us in the Your Dating Bestie community where I'll help you every step of the way on your journey…
Episodes
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Ep. 51: Ethical non-monogamy: What my client taught me (a dating coach) about it
As a dating coach, I feel confident I have the solution to most dating dilemmas. But there was one aspect of dating I knew nothing about… until recently…
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Ep. 50: My controversial take on age-gap relationships (sorry, not sorry)
Age is just a number, right? Wrong! Particularly wide age-gap relationships tend to be more transactional than true love. Here are the top 5 points I cover in…
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Ep. 49: The trouble with ditching dating apps and only looking for love offline
Meeting Mr Right offline might be the dream, but it’s overrated. Limiting yourself to offline dating tends to create a problem that online dating can solve…
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Ep. 48: AI dating coach Vs real dating coach: Who gives better advice?
An email response to a client’s dating question written by AI couldn’t possibly better than a real, authentic, human response from me, could it? Eek! You be…
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Ep. 47: Frustrated with online dating? Then you're probably making this classic online dating mistake.
Are you sick of men who don’t read your dating profile? Men who swipe right but don’t respond to your messages? Men who send boring opening messages? Then you…
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Ep. 46: Burn the Haystack book review: Why Burn the Haystack is to dating in 2026 what The Rules was in 1996 - popular but problematic
Two years and over 250,000 Facebook group members later, the Burned Haystack Dating Method is now a book called Burn the Haystack. Burn the Haystack is to…
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Ep. 45: Bethenny Frankel isn't going to save dating - but here's who will
Entrepreneur, social media creator and reality TV star, Bethenny Frankel, has a new dating community called The Core. But she's not your dating saviour. For…
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Ep. 44: What to do when you have everything but the partner (and you want a partner)
Men and women have more in common than you might think. And one of those things is that feeling of despair when you have everything you want in life except a…
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Ep. 43: When should you give up on dating? A personal story.
Is there a point at which you’ve dated enough to know you’ll probably never find someone so it’s no longer worth it? This is my personal take – from someone…
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Ep. 42: Dating feminist men: Should you only date men who call themselves a feminist?
Feminism is important. Dating men who respect women and care about women’s rights is important. But do you really need a man who self-identifies as a…
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Ep. 41: Lying to yourself about men? It might be holding you back from finding love.
Do you make sweeping generalizations about men? And have you ever stopped to ask yourself if they're true? Here's how lies and stereotypes about 'men' can…
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Ep. 40: Ready to date but not ready to be intimate? Here’s how to set the pace.
Some women need more time than others to feel ready for intimacy - and that’s okay. But making a man ‘wait’ can feel risky. I’m going to teach you how to…
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Ep. 39: Why don’t men ask questions? A single woman’s guide to one-sided conversations.
What to do when men don’t ask questions is one of the most common dating dilemmas women have. Here’s a five-step system for handling your next Mr No-Questions…
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Ep. 38: How much physical attraction do you need to be happy in a relationship? Take the couch test.
How hot do you need to be for your husband or life partner? Not as hot as you might think. Physical attraction in a relationship is a bit like shopping for a…
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Ep. 37: The No. 1 quality to look for in a partner - that you’ve never heard before
Attractive, intelligent, funny, kind, a good communicator… No matter how many great qualities someone might possess, you can’t spend your life with them if…
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Ep. 36: Jake Maddock and the ethics of dating coaching
Just because one dating and relationship coach was unethical doesn’t mean we all are. If you’d like to know how to spot an ethical dating coach who can help…
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Ep. 35: You can’t find love with a man without this (don’t shoot the messenger)
Beauty, intelligence and a good sense of humour… these are all appealing traits. But they won’t help you find love with a man if you’re missing this one…
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Ep. 34: The subtle art of lying about your age on dating apps
Sadly, online dating and lying about your age tend to go hand-in-hand. While it’s never okay to lie about your age, it’s understandable and potentially…
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Ep. 33: Great first date - no second date? Here’s how to handle it like a queen.
You thought you hit it off on the first date and then, much to your surprise and disappointment, he didn’t follow up for a second date. Wanna know how to…
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Ep. 32: The classic dating profile mistake you’re probably making
You might think you’ve seen a lot of bad dating profiles. Yours probably isn’t that bad. But it probably isn’t that great either. Let’s workshop it. Here are…
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Ep. 31: How to deal with disrespectful dudes on dating apps and hate men less
Ever sworn off dating apps because of some a-hole who sent you into a tailspin of misery? If so, it’s time to stop letting disrespectful dudes on dating apps…
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Ep. 30: Should you be dating if you’re not at your best?
Should you delay dating because you think you’re not at your best? Because you feel you’re not slim enough, not over your ex enough, not… enough? Two words…
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Ep. 29: How to move on from a man you had intoxicating chemistry with
Chemistry can trick you into believing a particular person is ‘The One’. So, what if it doesn’t work out that way? This metaphor will help you put chemistry…
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Ep. 28: Can't motivate to date? Here's how to get off your butt and into a happy relationship.
Wanna find love but can't be bothered to date? I hear ya! Unfortunately, if you quit dating altogether, there’s a good chance you’ll never find love. And I…
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Ep. 27: The Trojan horse method to meeting men offline and finding your Mr Right IRL
Ditching dating apps is just so hot right now. Or is it? I’m about to reveal my proprietary ‘Trojan horse method to meeting men offline’. And if you think it…
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Ep. 26: Welcome to the Bitter Single Women’s Club: Membership is free - it’ll just cost you your soul
Struggling with men, dating and relationships? Joining the Bitter Single Women's Club might be the answer. Membership is free! But make no mistake: It'll cost…
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Ep. 25: Single at Christmas: How to have a merry Christmas when you're single
Don’t let being single ruin your Christmas spirit. Instead, turn ‘bah-humbug’ into a bah-rilliant holiday this festive season. Here are the top 5 points I…
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Ep. 24: Why your 'dream man' list won't help you find your dream man
If you’re a single woman looking for love with her Mr Right, making a list of qualities you need in a man might seem like a smart and practical thing to do…
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Ep. 23: Are dating apps a waste of time?
To do or not to do online dating? That is the question. Online dating might FEEL like a waste of time, but is it REALLY a waste of time? Let’s talk about it…
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Ep. 22: Why the Burned Haystack Dating Method doesn't really work
A rebellious approach to online dating has caught fire with women who are sick of most men on dating apps. It’s called the Burned Haystack Dating Method. But…
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Ep. 21: Who pays for the darn first date? The definitive answer to this tricky question.
So, you meet a man online, you swap a few good messages, you speak on the phone and then he asks you out. You’re at a pub or a casual restaurant having drinks…
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Ep. 20: Compatibility: Why everything you thought you knew about it is wrong
Whether you’re swiping dating profiles, seeing someone new or trying to figure out if your current boyfriend is husband material, how do you know if you’re…
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Ep. 19: Commitment issues: What to do when he doesn't want to commit
You’ve met a man who rocks your world. He’s smart, successful and very sexy. You're over the moon... except for one thing: He doesn't want to commit. If you’re…
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Ep. 18: Blindsided: How to find love again when you didn't see your last breakup coming
What do you do when you’re in a relationship with a wonderful new man, it’s been quite a few months and everything’s going swimmingly – and then you remember…
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Ep. 17: Why more dating advice won't help you find love
You’ve listened to all the dating advice podcasts, watched all the dating advice YouTube videos and read all the dating advice books. So, why are you still…
Your Dating Bestie PodcastEp. 16: There are only 6 ways to find love. Take your pick...
Finding a loving life partner or spouse is a big life goal most people want to kick. I know I certainly did. But there are two things most people aren’t aware…
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Ep. 15: And Just Like That, You're Inspired to Find Love - Dating Advice Based on the Show (S1, E8-10)
Welcome back to my special podcast series, And Just Like That, You’re Inspired to Find Love – Dating Advice Based on the Show. This episode is based on And…
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Ep. 14: And Just Like That, You're Inspired to Find Love - Dating Advice Based on the Show (S1, E7)
Welcome back to my special podcast series, And Just Like That, You’re Inspired to Find Love – Dating Advice Based on the Show. This episode is based on And…
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Ep. 13: And Just Like That, You're Inspired to Find Love - Dating Advice Based on the Show (S1, E5 & 6)
Welcome back to my special podcast series, And Just Like That, You’re Inspired to Find Love – Dating Advice Based on the Show. This episode is based on And…
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Ep. 12: And Just Like That, You're Inspired to Find Love - Dating Advice Based on the Show (S1, E4)
Welcome back to my special podcast series, And Just Like That, You’re Inspired to Find Love – Dating Advice Based on the Show. This episode is based on And…
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Ep. 11: And Just Like That, You're Inspired to Find Love - Dating Advice Based on the Show (S1, E3)
Welcome back to my special podcast series, And Just Like That, You’re Inspired to Find Love – Dating Advice Based on the Show. This episode is based on And…
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Ep. 10: And Just Like That, You're Inspired to Find Love - Dating Advice Based on the Show (S1, E2)
Welcome back to my new podcast series, And Just Like That, You’re Inspired to Find Love – Dating Advice Based on the Show. This episode is based on And Just…
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Ep. 9: And Just Like That, You’re Inspired to Find Love - Dating Advice Based on the Show (S1, E1)
Welcome to my exciting new podcast series, And Just Like That, You’re Inspired to Find Love – Dating Advice Based on the Show. This episode is based on And…
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Ep. 8: And just like that, I'm back - and I have an exciting new podcast series for you
Sadly, it’s been four months since my last podcast episode. But I’m finally back for regular episodes. Yay! And I have a new podcast series for you based on…
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Ep. 7: The definitive answer to that age-old question: 'Where are all the good men?'
You've looked or swiped through hundreds of men's profiles on various dating sites and apps and it's like a barren wasteland Mr Wrongs. There's Mr No-Way, Mr…
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Ep. 6: How to glide from dating to a relationship with the grace of a gazelle
So, you’ve been seeing him for a month or two and now you’re wondering, ‘Where is this going? Are we exclusive? Is he my boyfriend? What’s the deal?’ It’s…
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Ep. 5: A dying man’s one piece of dating advice that will save you years of heartache
In July 2008, Dr Randy Pausch, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, sadly died of pancreatic cancer. He was 47 years old, a husband, and a father of…
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Ep. 4: Flakier than a fresh croissant: What to do when a promising new man lets you down
It's the most common dating scenario known to womankind: You meet a man you like, things seem promising and then just as it's heating up for you, it seems to…
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Ep. 3: Why you’re still single (or at least why I was)
If you’ve ever asked yourself, ‘What did I do wrong?’ after being broken up with, ghosted or simply overlooked, the answer must be the reason why you’re still…
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Ep. 2: Break up with your breakup: 3 unconventional mindset shifts for moving forward
Maybe it happened a week ago, a month ago or a year ago. Maybe you were together for 5 years, 5 months or 5 minutes. Regardless of the circumstances, one…
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Ep. 1: Who I am, what I do and how I have the nerve to call myself a ‘dating expert’
Welcome to the very first episode of the Your Dating Bestie Podcast. Hooray! This is an introductory episode to get you acquainted with who I am and how I can…