“Commitment is a dinosaur word that has no meaning to anything whatsoever as relates to men and their view of women. However, a man will commit to love, honoring his car, no problem.” ... This is, word for word, how the Urban Dictionary defines “commitment”. Even though this entry was last updated in 2005, relationships and commitment are as old as time, and not a lot seems to have changed ever since.I don’t know a single person without some kind of opinion on commitment... Which is why I’m thrilled to have a conversation about it with someone who has very strong opinions about it.Chayelle Rose is a coach and a mom of 5, and a motherhood demystifier, helping moms realize how to do the “mom thing” easily, simply, worry-free. Her aim is to simplify relationships, bring out your confidence, and most importantly - expand your bandwidth for a smooth-sailing life no matter what comes up. She also grew up in a religious community where commitment is a major part (and expectation) of one’s life.In this episode, we’re discussing:1. How do you approach relationships when the commitment comes first, and the rest comes later,2. The unexpected ways that the religious Jewish communities help soon-to-be married and newlyweds with commitment,3. And how dating apps could address the topic of commitment better.Connect with Chayelle Rose:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chayelle-rose-95072b84/Website: http://chayellerose.com💜 Want to improve your email relationships and increase your business revenue? Send me a direct message and let’s make it happen:Email: [email protected] Linkedin: www.linkedin.com.in/yuvalackerman Support this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,Leave some feedback or ratings,And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

What a year it's been!To celebrate the year's end and the incredible achievement of publishing 20 episodes consistently this year, I'm sharing a quick update on my own dating life and a special interview.Wishing you a wonderful holiday season - and see you again in 2023!In this episode, you'll discover:- How can you become friends with awkward silences- How to set your expectations and handle disappointments- And my current favorite pickup line on dating apps💜 Want to improve your email relationships and increase your business revenue? Send me a direct message and let’s make it happen:Email: [email protected] Linkedin: www.linkedin.com.in/yuvalackerman Support this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,Leave some feedback or ratings,And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

If the holiday season brings up a stocking-full level of mixed feelings for you - you need to listen to this one.Many people will feel an additional amount of pressure coming from all different directions - from family members and loved ones, social media, and advertising - all telling us that that we need to be happy now, that we need to reflect on the year that has been, to start planning for the next year…But what if you don’t feel this way?What if the thought of being with your family sounds exhausting?Or the fact that you have to sit down and write a full-on plan for next year feels like a kick in the guts?In this episode, Christie Ellis, the zombie apocalypse nanny, a positive psychology-based business and life coach, has agreed to hop on a call with me and shared so many wonderful strategies that can help you ease up those complex emotions (which are useful at any time of the year!).Get your notepad ready, you’d want to take up some notes!In this episode, we’re discussing:1. How to deal with your loved ones’ comments about you when you are going to visit them2. How to set clearer goals for your life or business for the year to come more easily3. And simple hacks to unlocking new levels of joy in your life - all year around!Connect with Christie Ellis:https://www.phoenixstorycoaching.com/joyful-life-designhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-ellis-coachhttps://www.tiktok.com/@phoenix_storyhttps://www.instagram.com/phoenixstorycoachinghttps://www.facebook.com/christie.s.ellis💜 Want to improve your email relationships and increase your business revenue? Send me a direct message and let’s make it happen:Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com.in/yuvalackerman Support this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings,3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

When people on their deathbeds are asked what their biggest regret in life is, they all answer “I wish I had invested more of my time and focus on my relationships”.These days, with all the stress, technology and the ever-growing disconnection from nature, it’s easy to get trapped inside our own heads and compare ourselves to others, live with regrets, and have difficulty letting go and forgiving ourselves.Which is exactly what my guest today, Ben, the co-founder of Samana, is helping his clients to release from their lives.In this episode, we’re discussing:1. Prioritizing our relationships,2. Listening to our guts and trusting our instincts,3. And how can one learn emotional healing and expand their capacity for loveConnect with Ben:https://www.samana.quest💜 Want to improve your email relationships and increase your business revenue? Send me a direct message and let’s make it happen:Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com.in/yuvalackerman Support this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings,3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

If there’s one mistake that I hear people make all the time when they’re dating is arriving at a date with a pile of expectations.Then the date ends, and they’re left with nothing but disappointment.So can you get rid of the expectations part and just go with the flow? I sure think so, and I’ve been practicing that for years.Don’t get me wrong - having expectations is natural, human, and some would even say inevitable. But what can you do to “chill the fuck out” and have fun when you’re dating?That’s exactly what my guest today, Naida Allen, and I are trying to get to the bottom of.Naida is a copywriter by trade and the co-founder of Confidently Anxious, a platform dedicated to challenging social media conventions.In this episode, we’re discussing:1. Why are we so obsessed with the idea of love,2. How to balance being a hopeless romantic and not believing in “the one”,3. And my own dating approach, which in turn, helped me to no longer have bad dates. Connect with Naida:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidently.anxious/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naida-allen/ 💜 Want to improve your email relationships and increase your business revenue? Send me a direct message and let’s make it happen:Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com.in/yuvalackerman Support this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings,3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

“Am I enough to be loved?”This question is one that I asked myself again and again in the past. Having had a really low self-worth and self-esteem and a really high Imposter Syndrome was taking a toll on my romantic partnership and every other relationship in my life.The topic of self-worth has risen again and again in the past 15 episodes, which led me to ask Self-Worth Sam, a Demartini method facilitator, and an Imposter Syndrome expert, to come on and talk about it.In this episode, we’re discussing:1. The difference between Imposter Syndrome and self-worth,2. How to get rid of imposter syndrome, and get in alignment with your partner,3. And the surprising connection between Imposter syndrome and narcissism.Connect with Self-Worth Sam:❤️ FREE ONLINE MINI-COURSE http://selfworthsam.com/courses/starterkit🌎 SAM’S WEBSITE http://selfworthsam.com📗 NEW BOOK How to Beat Imposter Syndrome and Be Confident: The Ultimate 30-Day Challenge. https://www.amazon.com/How-Beat-Imposter-Syndrome-Confident/dp/B09L4NV136/ref=monarch_sidesheet📞SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENThttps://selfworthsam.com/appointments/❖ FACEBOOK PAGEhttps://www.facebook.com/selfworthsam☆ LINKEDIN http://www.linkedin.com/in/self-worth-sam💜 Want to improve your email relationships and increase your business revenue? Send me a direct message and let’s make it happen:Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com.in/yuvalackerman Support this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings (I’m reading each and every one!),3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

TW: abuse, depression, toxic relationships“I don't need a relationship in order to feel loved” - I read this sentence, concluding Jane Kisnica’s Linkedin post a couple of weeks back, and by that point, I just knew that we had to record an episode together.What Jane has been experiencing in the past couple of years has already become a phenomenon - people of all sexes and genders really used sitting at home to improve their lives - their relationships and dating in particular.Some of them decided to write, podcast, and talk about it wherever they are. Others have decided to pull on the breaks, stop dating actively, and focus on self-growth.In this episode, we’re discussing:1. Being “the fixer” of a relationship, and the savior complex,2. Resting bitch faces as a part of our identities,3. And the up-and-coming (and unexpected) platform for dating (hint: it’s not meant for that!).Connect with Jane Kisnica:Website: https://www.contentbyjane.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-kisnica/Interested in improving your email relationships and revenue? Send me a direct message:Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com.in/yuvalackerman Support this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings (I’m reading each and every one!),3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

When society tells you to hate your body - build a community that teaches loving your body instead!I’m truly honored to share an unexpected and a wildly inspiring success story with you today.This episode, I’m hosting my dear friend Isabelle Bede - a journalist, creative content strategist working in digital media, and the co-founder of Lábios Livres.Lábios Livres is a sexual education page and community on Instagram, and since starting it in November of 2020, it grew organically to be 40k followers strong. Not too bad, eh?The good people of Lábios Livres teach people who identify as women to ferociously and unapologetically love their own bodies and explore the true meaning of pleasure for them every single day.But starting such a page, and managing it through the restrictions of Instagram, is a daily challenge - both practically-wise and mentally-wise. In this episode, we’re discussing:1. Isabelle’s personal and continuous journey to starting and managing such a page,2. Why loving your body is an act of courage, 3. And the psychology (and restrictions) behind managing a sex-ed community on Instagram.Connect with Isabelle:Instagram: https://instagram.com/labioslivresBlog: https://labioslivres.comSupport this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings (I’m reading each and every one!),3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

Do you ever feel that something “feels much harder than it should”? Do you ever step into the room and can immediately pick up everything in it?Congratulations - You might be a Highly Sensitive Person. When I discovered that I was an HSP, things started making sense on a much deeper level.That’s why when I heard that my guest today, Adozie, is a fellow HSP who harnesses this sensitivity as a strength to help her own coaching clients, I knew that we had to record a conversation about that.In this episode, we’re discussing:1. What does being Highly Sensitive look like?2. Myths about being an HSP that we need to debunk3. And my own dating philosophy as an HSP (which was a completely unplanned mini-coaching session!).Connect with Adozie:https://www.instagram.com/adoziehttps://www.youtube.com/c/AdozieWebsite: beuthankyou.comSupport this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings (I’m reading each and every one!),3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

If you’re a human being reading this - I hope this isn’t the case with you, but it’s very likely that you’ve experienced burnout, or been very close to it, especially in the past couple of years. Being so stressed and pressured by everything happening in the world right now feels heavy, work gets more demanding, and our relationships are heavily affected too.In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Tanya Geddes, a burnout coach, as my guest. She gave some very useful tips on how can you deal with burnout, what are the questions you need to ask yourself to avoid or recognize a state of burnout, and what kind of measures can you take when you’re dating someone and experiencing burnout - whether you’re single and ready to mingle, or dating someone steadily?In this episode, we’re discussing:1. The role of empathy in establishing relationships in our digital age,2. Dealing with burnout while in a relationship,3. And what’s the connection between fishing photos on dating profiles and burnout?Connect with Tanya Geddes:Instagram: @tanya_geddes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyageddes Website: https://www.tanyageddes.comSupport this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings (I’m reading each and every one!),3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

Believe me when I say that this episode is one of the most special ones I’ve recorded or released to date.This time, I had a mind-blowing conversation with Daisy Hilbrands, a transformational coach and a communication expert. She has a lot to teach us all (myself included) about how to communicate better with one another, cause at the end of the day, it all boils down to communication, isn’t it?Aside from my very special guest, this one was recorded in front of a live audience (!) in Podfest Berlin (!!) and we even had a bit of Q&A in the end (!!!). You definitely want to give this one a listen.In this episode, we’re discussing:1. The most dangerous thing we could do (but can’t help but do) when communicating with anyone,2. The different types of communicators during a conflict (and how to resolve it),3. And how do the media we’re using to connect and communicate affects our relationships.Connect with Daisy:https://www.facebook.com/daisyhilbrandshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-hilbrands/https://www.hilbrands.coachSupport this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings (I’m reading each and every one!),3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

You know that annoying saying, “there’s a lid to every pot”? Well, my guest, Sabrina, defines herself as a wok, and as such, she has only recently waved goodbye to her 11-year-long singlehood. In our conversation, she shared her very hopeful, open and courageous story of finding love in the middle of nowhere, her approach to life as both a single and partnered woman, and the lessons she’d already learned from her boyfriend.In this episode, we’re discussing:1. Letting opportunities in, and keeping our hope up,2. Managing family expectations,3. And ways to deepen a young relationship while it being a long-distance one.And also - a little update from my own dating life!Support this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings (I’m reading each and every one!),3. And share this episode with someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

Forget about the Disney version of relationships. This time, I’m talking to my dear friend and colleague, Dionne Anderson, about what it’s really like to be in a long-term relationship, and conflict resolution when shit hits the fan.In this episode, we’re discussing:1. How to navigate both newness and challenges as a couple,2. The power dynamics between parents in your family of origin, and debunking those when you become a parent,3. And which battles to choose when there’s so much going on inside and outside of the relationship.Connect with Dionne:www.instagram.com/dionneandersoncreativewww.dionneandersoncreative.comSupport this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings (I’m reading each and every one!),3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

What does our relationship with food have to do with our relationships with… everyone else? If you ask Linh Phan, the answer is EVERYTHING!Linh is an intuitive eating counselor and an accredited transformational coach, and we had such a fun conversation that I literally had to cut it short, or else this episode would’ve been 2 hours long! (Would you like a part two? Let me know on IG!).In this episode, we’re discussing:1. Awkward first dates in restaurants,2. Food as a love language,3. And being intuitive and intentional about your food - as well as in your relationships!Connect with Linh:Website: bonafidelifecoaching.comIG: instagram.com/bona.fide.lifeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bona-fide-life-coaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonafidelifecoachingEmail: [email protected] this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings (I’m reading each and every one!),3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

When life gives you “badges of honor” to wear on your sleeve - you might as well roll with the punches and wear them with immense pride.That’s exactly the approach that my guest today, Kasia, has adapted. She’s been walking around with the “30-year-old divorcee” title above her head, but unlike many others in the same situation as hers, she’s owning it - and doing it with loads of grace (and style!).In this episode, we’re discussing:- Relationship lessons that monks don’t learn,- Habits and micro-habits you need to adapt in (and out) of a relationship,- And why is being “the fixer” of a relationship a very selfish act. Connect with Kasia:tiktok.com/@thegreatlistenerSupport this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings (I’m reading each and every one!),3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

Can you find love from the deep abyss of the so-called friend zone? If you ask my guest today, Jonas, he would totally claim that it’s possible. We had a fascinating conversation about his charming love story with his partner, Kim, and how they had to cross 4 continents, separately and together, to finally find each other.In this episode, we’re discussing…1. The notorious friend zone, and our thoughts about it,2. The actions that are necessary for building a healthy, loving, long-lasting relationship,3. And the importance of vulnerability and transparency with yourself and with your partner. Connect with Jonas:Email: [email protected]: jonasalexsteinerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonas.steiner.95Support this podcast so it can reach more of the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings (I’m reading each and every one!),3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

When has the term “friends” become a synonym for “undesired”? And what the hell is the deal with the “let’s stay friends” talk? This solo episode is dedicated to my somewhat controversial thoughts about the term that each and every one of us had encountered at some point or another in our dating journey.In this episode, I’m talking about:- Why would you want to stay friends with your “unsuccessful” dates,- How to go our separate ways respectfully without using this excuse, - And when is it worth giving someone another chance.I’m your host, Yuval Ackerman, a copywriter and strategist, songwriter, realist, and self-accredited relationship researcher. Support this podcast so it can reach the right ears and hearts:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred listening platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings (I’m reading each and every one!),3. And forward this episode to someone you love!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

What do you do when you find a person that you click with… but life has a whole different plan for the two of you, apart? Julia and I talked about a situationship that lasted years and crossed oceans, and she shared a painful story all about bad timing, communication issues and the lessons she learned from this period of her life.In this episode, we're discussing:- Making tough life decisions to improve your future - and is it really worth it,- Stating the lines you won’t let anyone cross,- And the repetitive encounters you have with someone you have an undeniable strong bond with. I’m your host, Yuval Ackerman, a copywriter and strategist, songwriter, realist, and self-accredited relationship researcher. To support this podcast:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings,3. Share this episode with a loved one!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

One major mistake that I made in my past relationships was filling my life with that other person, their wants, desires, hobbies and needs - and forgetting about myself almost entirely. My flatmate Alex had similar tendencies, and now that we know better, we set down to talk about our past mistakes.In this episode, we're discussing:- The stories we told ourselves while in our past relationships,- What we learned from those experiences,- And the importance of finding your center, in or out of a relationship.I’m your host, Yuval Ackerman, a copywriter and strategist, songwriter, realist, and self-accredited relationship researcher. To support this podcast:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred platform,2. Leave some feedback or ratings,3. Share this episode with a loved one!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

“What if you’ve been dating the wrong people your entire life?” - was the question that led me to change my entire approach to dating, love and relationships. Through experimentation, trial and error, and lots of learning, this is now becoming our shared journey to Loving Against My Instincts.In this episode, I’m going to share with you:- The melancholic afternoon that broke me, and started something new,- How I started dating differently,- The beginning of the journey, and my blog with the same name,- The transition into the podcasting world, and what does it mean,- And setting the expectations for what you’re going to hear next.I’m your host, Yuval Ackerman, a copywriter and strategist, songwriter, realist, and self-accredited relationship researcher. To support this podcast:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred platform,2. Leave some feedback or rating,3. Share this episode with a loved one!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

You can only change your patterns if and when you learn from your past mistakes. That’s why I mapped out my instincts, tendencies and the “type” of people I naturally go for, put one and one together, and decided to get off my own dating hamster wheel. In this episode, you’ll hear:- What kind of men did I use to date,- A little about attachment styles,- And how do I choose who to date now?I’m your host, Yuval Ackerman, a copywriter and strategist, songwriter, realist, and self-accredited relationship researcher. To support this podcast:1. Subscribe/follow on your preferred platform,2. Leave some feedback or rating,3. Share this episode with a loved one!Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovingagainst

Welcome to Loving Against My Instincts! Here's the trailer... Eeeek! In this podcast, I'm going to explore with my guests stories about love, relationships, communication, and the decisions we make to become better versions of ourselves in the relationships around us.