A Single Serving Podcast is now exclusively on Patreon! As of January 2022, new episodes will publish every Monday morning only on Shani Silver&apos;s Patreon at the $5 per month tier. This tier also comes with access to the Patrons-only Facebook group for this podcast. You are welcome to listen to the back catalog on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc, and if you&apos;d like new episodes I hope you&apos;ll join our Patreon community where we&apos;re reframing the negative, lack-filled narratives of singlehood and replacing them with new ways of thinking about and experiencing single life that feel MUCH BETTER. See you there!  https://www.patreon.com/shanisilverShani&apos;s book: A Single Revolution: Don&apos;t Look For A Match. Light One. https://amzn.to/3FZwBzjShani&apos;s website: https://www.shanisilver.com/Shani on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shanisilverBook link is affiliate link. Support the Show.

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"The human experience is both profoundly simple and incredibly complicated." - Leisse Wilcox is a Transformational Mindset + Success Coach, changing the conversation on emotional health & self-love. She joins the podcast this week to discuss neurolinguistic programming, or NLP, and its role in our story. This is such a good listen for anyone who has no idea why patterns keep repeating, why moving forward and moving on can be so hard, why changing our thoughts can be challenging—basically if you&apos;re human and you&apos;re alive, press play. Leisse Wilcox&apos;s WebsiteLeisse on InstagramWhat It Feels Like To Get DivorcedUntamed by Glennon DoyleClementine Ford on InstagramNikki NovoSupport this podcast on Patreon. shanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramSupport the podcast on JemiSupport the podcast on PatreonAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on BuzzsproutTranscript of podcast via OtterSupport the Show.

Is Anything Real?

Jessica Noah Morgan is a brilliant writer based in the UK who gets it. She gets that a lot of the single programming we&apos;ve picked up over the years is total bullsh*t, and neither she nor your host are in the mood to participate in it any longer. Join us for a chat that feels like meeting friends for wine, back when that was a thing that was totally okay to do. Other topics include: the singles tables at weddings (no thanks), egg freezing money (what else can we spend it on?), heart shaped pizzas (why?), and so much more. Jessica on InstagramJessica on TwitterJessica&apos;s article she references in the episodeShani&apos;s new publication, Atta GirlHow to submit your writing to Atta Girlshanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramSupport the podcast on JemiSupport the podcast on PatreonAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on BuzzsproutTranscript of podcast via OtterSupport the Show.

Buy Me A F*cking Birkin

What is Human Design, actually? Whether you&apos;re familiar or totally new to it, Sara Bacon is walking us through the essentials of Human Design, and letting us know how the single audience can benefit from exploring their own design. Essentially, it&apos;s a shedding of the societal "shoulds," for a much more personalized understanding of how we best interact with the world, in order to build the best possible versions of our lives for ourselves. It&apos;s a fun an interesting listen, especially for anyone who feels stuck in a career, relationship, or situation that doesn&apos;t seem to "fit."Work with Sara via High Def Humans, and use code "SINGLE" and it&apos;s for 10% off a reading or a guide now through the end of 2020! High Def Humans on InstagramSara Bacon on InstagramShani&apos;s new publication, Atta GirlHow to submit your writing to Atta Girlshanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramSupport the podcast on JemiSupport the podcast on PatreonAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on BuzzsproutTranscript of podcast via OtterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/shanisilver)Support the Show.

Woo Woo As Sh*t

Life coach and podcaster Katie Bryan is about to become a single mother by choice, and she&apos;s graciously shared her story with us in a must-listen episode for anyone considering following a similar path. Katie&apos;s circumstances and goals are unique to her, but there are so many insights to gain from this perspective and process. From fertility preservation to the experience of making the decision to become a single mother, this episode is full of information and relatable moments, shared through Katie&apos;s honest and generous voice. The Single Greatest ChoiceToo Scary, Didn&apos;t Watch Podcastshanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramSupport the podcast on JemiSupport the podcast on PatreonAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on BuzzsproutTranscript of podcast via OtterSome links above are affiliate links. Support the Show.

Grieving The Narrative

Sutanya Dacres is an American expat living and cooking solo in Paris. Obviously she and your host were destined to be friends. Sutanya joins the podcast this week to cover singlehood and solo living themes filed under: highly relatable. From the sound one solitary fork makes as it hits a plate, to why people will follow you on Instagram but not ask to meet you for coffee in real life. There are more than a few realities of singlehood that need exploring, and we&apos;re up to the task. Dinner For One InstagramDinner For One Podcast Things we talk about in the episode: Som Cordials Spiced Apple CakeThe Pasta QueenZadie Smith&apos;s IntimationsZadie Smith&apos;s White Teethshanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramSupport the podcast on JemiSupport the podcast on PatreonAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on BuzzsproutTranscript of podcast via OtterSome links above are affiliate links. Support the Show.

Reaching For The Same Avocado

Stefanie O&apos;Connell Rodriguez is the Founder of Statement cards and a personal finance author. She&apos;s on the podcast this week discussing female ambition, and financial strategies for single women. This is an episode for anyone seeking financial advice and discussion for the way life actually IS now (meaning, it doesn&apos;t matter how many cups of coffee we deny ourselves, they&apos;ll never add up to a downpayment). You will also love this episode if your ambition has ever been referred to as a negative. Stefanie and Statement cards are changing the narrative around female ambition, milestones, and celebrations, and cheers to that. Statement CardsStefanie O&apos;Connell RodriguezWhy I Returned My Engagement Ring (But Kept The Proposal)Stefanie&apos;s book: The Broke and Beautiful Life: Small Town Budget, Big City Dreamsshanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramSupport the podcast on JemiSupport the podcast on PatreonAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on BuzzsproutTranscript of podcast via OtterSome links above are affiliate links. Support the Show.

Supporting Female Ambition

Gray is The New Blonde Producer/Director Victoria Marie joins the podcast this week to change the narrative around gray hair. Her documentary, five years in the making, features women with a wide variety of stories to tell about gray hair—why they transitioned, how they transitioned, and all of the feedback they received along the way. Victoria and the cast of her film are generating positive change for an entire world of women who have received nothing but negative messaging about graying hair. It is a joy to welcome Victoria to the podcast, and as you&apos;ll hear, our follicular future is bright. Gray Is The New Blonde shanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramSupport the podcast on JemiSupport the podcast on PatreonAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on BuzzsproutTranscript of podcast via OtterSupport the Show.

Gray Is F*cking Gorgeous

Millie Gooch is the founder of Sober Girl Society, "An empowering #sober & #sobercurious space for huns against hangovers." She&apos;s a guest today following an incredible discussion in this podcast&apos;s Facebook group around sobriety. Knowing that it&apos;s a topic that interests you, there will be many more guests speaking to it in the future. For now though, you&apos;re going to want to listen to what Millie has to say. She&apos;s dispelling myths and rumors about sobriety left and right, changing the narrative into one that&apos;s more honest, more tailored to her needs as a sober person, and just creating a more positive discussion in general. Sound familiar? This is a brilliant listen for those sober, not sober, sober curious, and anything in between. Millie on InstagramSober Girl Society Books discussed in the episode:Sober LushThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Pre-Order Millie&apos;s Book hereHow To Make New Friends As A Single PersonJoin the Patreon Group Zoomshanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on BuzzsproutTranscript of podcast via OtterSupport the Show.

A Sober Soul In The World

Francesca Hogi is a life coach and podcaster who wants a bigger picture for us. Or simply a clearer one. What do we really want in relationships, career, and just life in general? Also...why do we want these things? Asking ourselves how we want to feel can help us get clarity around what we actually want, and clarity is a huge step toward getting it. This is an episode packed with Francesca-isms and wisdom that will benefit any single person who feels stuck in lack, or frustrated by limiting beliefs. Other topics include risk taking, switching careers, and the Golden Girls. Francesca&apos;s InstagramFrancesca&apos;s PodcastFrancesca&apos;s Website Support this podcast on Patreon! (New discounts available for annual memberships!)shanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on BuzzsproutTranscript of podcast via OtterSupport the Show.

Blanche Meets A Man Everywhere

Jessie Jolles and Claire Burns are two funnyladies that your host admires very much and wanted to check in with regarding this whole...2020 thing. Claire is an Actor / Producer / Art Director and Jessie is a Writer / Director /Comedian. You might also recognize Jessie as the VERY FIRST guest on this podcast way back in April 2019 when the world made sense! Both of them have delightful Instagrams you must follow immediately. Join all three of us for the longest episode of this podcast EVER, wherein we discuss gross girl things, how to do hobbies, Claire&apos;s haunted lobby, and living in vans. We do not live in vans. Jessie on InstagramClaire on Instagram Nicole Byer&apos;s book about bikinis Support this podcast on Patreon! (New discounts available for annual memberships!) shanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on BuzzsproutTranscript of podcast via Otter*Some links above are affiliate linksSupport the Show.

A Van Down By The River

Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell is a psychologist, author, and podcast host working in the single, dating, and relationships space as a clear, empowering voice that doesn&apos;t want you to settle for less in any area of life. This is a conversation packed with honest takes on the realities of dating and being single, and how we as single people can work past the old narratives that aren&apos;t serving us. Dr. Karin is a wise voice and supportive soul everyone, single or otherwise, needs to hear. Dr. Karin&apos;s websiteDr. Karin&apos;s InstagramDr. Karin&apos;s podcast Purchase Dr. Karin&apos;s book at a listener-exclusive discount! Discussed in the episode: Singled Out by Dr. Bella DePauloDr. Kris Marsh on this podcastshanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on BuzzsproutTranscript of podcast via Otter*Some links above are affiliate linksSupport the Show.

An Iron In The Fire

August is a lot. Let&apos;s welcome travel journalist Nneka Okona back to the podcast to make things better. Nneka is back this week to discuss her new project, Self Care Studio, a series of conversations that explore what self care looks like and means to Black women. We&apos;ll also delve into such topics as birth order and how annoying it is, astrology because obviously, and how Daria Morgendorffer lives within us all. Nneka on ContentlyNneka on TwitterChani Nicholas&apos; book You Were Born For ThisNneka&apos;s essay about invoicing her exes Zora astrologer Ashleigh D. JayInsight Timer AppDr. Joy&apos;s Therapy for Black Girls shanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on Buzzsprout*Some links above are affiliate linksSupport the Show.

Gemini Problems

Shahroo Izadi is a Behaviour Change Specialist and, incidentally, your host&apos;s new friend. If you&apos;d like to hear two people discuss the behaviors and habits of singles in a way that&apos;s leveled-up beyond the standard "ugh dating sucks why am I single" diatribe, you&apos;re in the right place. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in implementing change in their lives from a place of compassion and kindness, rather than restriction and rigid rules. Press play and hang out with two Dawson&apos;s Creek-generation women who preferred Pacey right from the start. Apologies for the sound of wind in the background, this episode was recorded during a hurricane Isaias-related storm.  Books By ShahrooThe Last Diet The Kindness MethodShahroo&apos;s WebsiteShahroo on Deliciously Ella shanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on Buzzsprout*Some links above are affiliate links Support the Show.

Pacey's Creek

Laura Bogart is the brilliant writer behind the recent Buzzfeed piece entitled: Quitting Sex Was The Best Thing I Ever Did For Myself. In it, she discusses her experiences with dating and sex as a fat woman, and this week she joins the podcast to discuss these experiences and to answer questions inspired by this piece that came in from the podcast audience. Anyone who has ever experienced the unique exhaustion that comes along with constantly worrying about how "f*ckable" you are will appreciate this discussion. Laura on TwitterLaura&apos;s website Books mentioned in the episodeDon&apos;t You Know I Love You, by Laura BogartWow, No Thank You, by Samantha Irby Fat Girls Deserve Fairy Tales Too, by Evette Dionne Fat!So? by Marilyn Wannshanisilver.comA Single Serving Podcast Facebook GroupShani on InstagramAnti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on Buzzsprout*Some links above are affiliate links Support the Show.

Wow, We're Really Doing This 

Created and hosted by Shani Silver, A Single Serving Podcast is changing the narrative around being single. Relationships are amazing, and we deserve to have them. We just don't deserve to be miserable or ashamed of our singleness in the meantime. This podcast publishes new episodes every Monday morning, only on Patreon. 

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