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Swiped Out: Your Survival Guide to Dating Apps, Ghosting & Bad Dates

Swiped Out: Your Survival Guide to Dating Apps, Ghosting & Bad Dates

By: Atavia Minoudis & Laura Bennett - Inspired by Matthew Hussey Paul Brunson
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Tired of ghosting, cringe-worthy openers, and endless swiping with no results? You’re not alone!


Swiped Out is the podcast that helps frustrated single women reclaim their sanity—and maybe even find love—by making dating apps fun again. We laugh at the worst dating fails, embrace the absurdity of modern romance, and share real strategies to swipe smarter, not harder.


You'll Discover:

  1. How to ENJOY the dating process (yes, really!). With hilarious stories
  2. Expert advice to make dating apps a SUCCESS for you
  3. How to feel more empowered, and less alone, on your dating journey.


We're Laura & Atavia, 2 single women who have had enough of dating apps feeling like a chore and are ready to make using apps FUN again.


So, if you’re ready to stop doom-swiping and start dating on your terms, hit play on #1. Welcome To Swiped Out, Overcome Swipe Fatigue and Make Dating Exciting Again by Making The Apps Work for You.


Because finding love shouldn’t feel like a second job.







Tired of ghosting, situationships, and dating app burnout? Our podcast dives into the modern dating struggles of ambitious, independent women in their 30s, helping you navigate dating fatigue, build confidence in dating, and shift from a scarcity mindset to finding real connections—without relying on apps. Whether you're laughing at bad date stories, working through relationship anxiety, or embracing the single life mindset, we’ve got the dating tips and real talk to help you meet people organically and date with confidence.

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Atavia Minoudis & Laura Bennett
Social Sciences
Episodes
  • How To Instantly Spot (& AVOID) A ManChild (& Why They Are SO Common) - Inspired By Sabrina Carpenter (Dating Apps & Bad Dates)
    Jun 23 2025

    Have you actually been dating man children?


    From weaponized incompetence to emotional avoidance and that infamous “I’m just not ready for a relationship” line, this episode pulls no punches. Inspired by Sabrina Carpenter’s new song Man Child, we break down the emotional mess of dating a man child.


    You'll learn:

    1. The red-flag traits of a man child (and how to catch them early)
    2. Why society enables man-child behavior — and how to stop rewarding it
    3. The must-know differences between a mature guy and a man child (yes, even the fit ones)

    Listen now to avoid wasting time on another emotionally stunted “nice guy” in disguise.



    For independent women, helping you navigate dating fatigue, build confidence in dating, and shift from a scarcity mindset to finding real connections—without relying on apps. Whether you're laughing at bad date stories, working through relationship anxiety, or embracing the single life mindset, we’ve got the dating tips and real talk to help you meet people organically and date with confidence.



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    15 mins
  • How Niche Dating Apps Can Help You Meet Your Perfect Match (Dating Apps & Bad Dates)
    Jun 18 2025

    Overwhelmed by endless swiping and feeling like you're not meeting the right people? What if the key to better matches lies in narrowing your search?


    Mainstream dating apps can lead to fatigue, with too many options and too few connections that feel aligned. But there’s a better way: niche dating apps. This week’s challenge encourages you to explore apps tailored to your specific interests, lifestyle, or passions, helping you connect with people who share what matters most to you.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:


    • Why niche dating apps can be a refreshing alternative to mainstream platforms.


    • How to find apps that align with your passions, whether it’s music, pets, or uniforms (yes, really!).


    • Tips on narrowing down your options to improve your chances of finding someone who truly matches your vibe.


    Hit play and discover how niche dating apps can make your dating journey more focused, fun, and fruitful!


    Tired of ghosting, situationships, and dating app burnout? Our podcast dives into the modern dating struggles of ambitious, independent women in their 30s, helping you navigate dating fatigue, build confidence in dating, and shift from a scarcity mindset to finding real connections—without relying on apps. Whether you're laughing at bad date stories, working through relationship anxiety, or embracing the single life mindset, we’ve got the dating tips and real talk to help you meet people organically and date with confidence.


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    3 mins
  • Is 2025 The Year Dating Apps DIE? This Is What You NEED To Know About The Future Of Dating (Dating Apps & Bad Dates)
    Jun 16 2025

    Are dating apps on their last legs? With more people ditching swiping for real-life connections, is 2025 the year we say goodbye to dating apps for good?


    Dating apps have been the go-to for years, but fatigue is setting in. Singles events, speed dating, and niche matchmaking are rising—so what does this mean for the future of online dating? Should you delete the apps or adapt?




    In this episode, we dive into:

    1 Why dating apps might not die—but the way we use them will.

    2 The rise of real-world singles events like Thursdays and speed dating.

    3 How dating platforms will need to evolve to keep up with changing trends.



    Hit play now to find out what the future of dating looks like—and whether you should be making the switch from swiping to IRL connections!





    For independent women, helping you navigate dating fatigue, build confidence in dating, and shift from a scarcity mindset to finding real connections—without relying on apps. Whether you're laughing at bad date stories, working through relationship anxiety, or embracing the single life mindset, we’ve got the dating tips and real talk to help you meet people organically and date with confidence.



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    14 mins
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