Big Dating Energy

Oct 17 2024 41 ep. 57 mins 143

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BIG DATING ENERGY is a playful, funny, and vulnerable podcast where licensed therapist Jeff Guenther, whom you may know as 'TherapyJeff,' talks to comedians, celebs, relationship experts, and every now and then an ex-partner about dating and relationship stuff. Come for the validation, stay for the painful and awkward self-disclosure. This podcast is a companion to the book 'BIG DATING ENERGY.' New episodes drop on Thursdays.

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