Listen Before Love

Feb 03 2025 20 ep. 65 mins 2
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Explore relationships with people who are madly in love. Our show is designed to be a “Start Here” guide for anyone who wants to find and keep a lifetime of romance.

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#21: “I got a match on dating apps… how do I stand out?!”

Feb 03 2025 38 mins  
Cam and Elle discuss what happens AFTER you match. This is the second episode in our dating series – if you haven’t listened to last week (Episode 20), go ahead and do that first! In this episode, we give you unconventional tips that made us very successful on the apps: voice notes, selfie videos, mentioning small details on their profile (or roasting when they give 0 info),

#20: “What's the best strategy for dating apps?!”

Jan 27 2025 51 mins  
Cam and Elle discuss The Apps. We know they might seem hopeless and there’s some folks out there who just re-downloaded Hinge for the 16th time… 👀 So in this episode, we talk all about how to set yourself up for success on dating apps. We give tactical advice for photos, prompts, how to avoid icks, and some perspective-shifting advice that strikes at the heart of why a l

#19: “Is fighting a good thing for couples?”

Jan 20 2025 55 mins  
Cam and Elle discuss fights. Are they a good sign? Are they necessary? How do we fight well? 👀 We go particularly hard about the role of growth vs fixed mindsets in romance… because The Growth Gap has ended many couples, usually years down the line. Fun news: We're each launching communities for men and women to provide a lifeline to hope and good relationship advice. (

#18: “Will a relationship stop me from hitting my goals?”

Jan 13 2025 47 mins  
Cam and Elle discuss how hustle bros think women are a distraction. The tea is piping hot on this one. 👀 We discuss what’s going on under the hood of “distracting” relationships, how to identify your fuel source in all areas, 2 easy steps to change your life… and more. Fun news: We're each launching communities for men and women to provide a lifeline to hope and good

#17: “Can I talk to my ex?”

Jan 08 2025 53 mins  
Cam and Elle discuss the wild world of exes… because Elle got a few texts. 👀 Should we talk to exes? Why do they circle back? Would you give closure if asked? We dive into these questions, the piping hot tea of recent reach outs, and watch Cam have a coming-to-Jesus moment where he realizes that he was projecting some of his trust issues onto Elle. HOW JUICY! Fun news: We'r

#16: "How much should I share in early dating?"

Dec 30 2024 41 mins  
Cam and Elle discuss when people share too much, too soon. This conversation is inspired by David and Michelle, who were married as total strangers on the current season of Married At First Sight. Right after they were married at the altar, David shared that he smoked cigarettes and lived in his parents’ basement, and Michelle caught a MAJOR ick and ran to the bathroom to cry.

#15: “How do I know they’re The One?”

Dec 24 2024 52 mins  
Cam and Elle discuss “The One.” We share 2 stories from The Board Walks here in Austin, a weekly 5-mile walk for meaningful conversations that Elle has hosted 126 times. We discuss a fun visualization to check whether you're choosing from love or scarcity, 2 big things to keep top of mind, the soulmate checklist (and the FEELING!), a challenge for our single friends... and so

#14: How Celibate Dating Attracts Your Person

Dec 16 2024 39 mins  
Cam and Elle dive deep into something that transformed our approach to relationships: celibate dating. We know this might sound old-school, but this is not about restriction (or religion of any kind) - it's about creating space to truly know someone's heart and mind without physical intimacy clouding your judgment. When you remove that element, you start noticing things you mig

#13: How to Survive Holidays Around Family & Meet The Parents

Dec 09 2024 63 mins  
Cam and Elle explore how to feel GOOD spending time around family. If you’re short on time and struggle with wanting to “change” certain relatives, start at 42:11 and really soak in what we’re sharing. ❤️ This episode is filled with bangers, targeted advice for ambitious overthinkers who like to look smart, and funny stories about how Cam navigated time with my vegan

#12: How Weight Gain Affects Our Relationship – Is The Attraction Still There?

Dec 02 2024 48 mins  
Cam and Elle gained some “happy weight.” Now what? This episode is a roadmap for navigating sensitive topics that may make your loved one feel insecure… inspired by our real life, because we’ve been indulging in pizza and ice cream since Elle quit her job! We enjoyed every meal that got us here, we have no shame, and weight gain is perfectly fine. ❤️ We roleplay 3 si