Are you navigating the wild world of online dating or swiping through dating apps like Hinge and Bumble, wondering why it still feels so hard to find a real connection? In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with leading dating coach Erika Ettin, founder of A Little Nudge, to share online dating tips, profile photo advice, and the one thing most people get wrong on first dates. Whether you're trying to find love, improve your dating profile, or understand modern dating dynamics, this conversation is packed with insights that will help you level up your dating game.

Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Erika Ettin: Dating Coach & Founder of A Little Nudge
Intro to Erika, her background in economics, how she became a dating expert, and the mission behind her coaching.

03:00 – Is Dating Really Harder Now? (Or Just Different?)
Discussing the paradox of choice, dating app overwhelm, and why attitude shapes success more than tech.

07:00 – Mindset Matters: The Hidden Key to Dating Success
How self-talk, energy, and low confidence derail daters — and how to reframe your story before the first date.

12:00 – Messaging, Ghosting & Self-Sabotage on Dating Apps
Common mistakes like lazy intros, high standards, and misreading messages — and how to fix your approach.

17:00 – Profile Tips: What Photos to Use (and Avoid)
Erika’s must-follow advice on what profile pictures work, what to skip, and how to be authentically attractive.

21:00 – How to Date Like a Pro: Apps, Events & Daily Strategy
How many apps to use, how often to log in, and why in-person events are a secret weapon.

26:00 – The Chicken Nugget Theory of Dating 🍗
Why rushing love backfires, how delayed gratification builds real connection, and what dating and frozen food have in common.

30:00 – Red Flags vs. Dealbreakers: What Actually Matters
How to separate fear-based judgment from real incompatibility — and what "perceived red flags" are.

35:00 – Emotional Maturity, Flexibility & The Power of NATO
Why being “Not Attached to an Outcome” changes the game, and how to let go of pressure on first dates.

41:00 – First Date Mistakes, Best Openers & Final Tips
Erika’s rapid-fire advice: what most people do wrong, how to start better convos, and how to spot misrepresentation with grace.

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In this episode of Getting Open, Francesca Hogi—love and life coach, lawyer-turned-relationship expert, and passionate advocate for self-love—joins to talk about what it really means to live an authentic life and attract true love. Francesca shares insights on dating app fatigue, her "love without settling" philosophy, and how changing your internal narrative can completely shift your external reality.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
04:55 – Living with intention: Choosing how to live rather than reacting to life
08:12 – Breaking up with people-pleasing
12:45 – “Love without settling” mantra: What that means in practice
16:20 – How dating apps commodify people and what to do about it
21:15 – Authenticity as magnetism: Stop changing yourself to be chosen
27:00 – The myth of “the one” & why no one person completes you
32:10 – How shifting your story changes your life
36:40 – Finding aligned relationships without burnout
42:10 – What kind of energy are you leading with in dating?
46:30 – How to stop recreating the same relationships
50:05 – Why being rejected is a gift
59:15 – Dating from a place of calm, not urgency
1:03:00 – Advice on dating apps: How to use them without burnout

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller speaks with Harvard conflict resolution expert Bob Bordone and neurologist Dr. Joel Salinas about how to navigate conflict in a healthier way. They introduce their three-step framework—Name, Explore, Commit—from their new book, 'Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In.' They discuss why avoiding conflict leads to deeper problems, how to stay present in tough conversations, and why embracing discomfort can strengthen relationships and personal growth.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
03:03 – New book: 'Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In'
07:11 – The importance of sitting with conflict
08:46 – The Five F’s: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, and Fester – our default conflict responses
14:02 – How avoiding conflict harms relationships and society as a whole
20:31 – The power of taking a pause
23:37 – The three-step conflict resilience framework: Name, Explore, Commit
35:22 – Deep listening: the key to understanding others in conflict
42:09 – How to handle defensive people and navigate difficult conversations
50:28 – The "Commit" step: when to stay or walk away from a conflict
56:58 – How embracing discomfort can lead to personal growth

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller interviews manifestation expert Emma Mumford, who breaks down the five essential steps to attracting abundance using the Law of Attraction. Emma debunks common manifestation myths, shares practical exercises to overcome limiting beliefs, and explains why trust and surrender are the missing keys to success. She also shares her personal journey of manifesting love and abundance by shifting her mindset and embracing true self-worth.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:28 – Emma’s background and how she became a manifestation coach
02:09 – Misconceptions about the Law of Attraction
03:18 – The science behind manifestation and how thoughts shape reality
07:57 – Emma’s five-step manifestation process: Ask, Believe, Trust, Let Go, and Receive
17:44 – Overcoming limiting beliefs and subconscious blocks to manifesting
29:08 – The balance between effort and surrender in attracting desires
39:06 – How to build trust with the universe through small manifestations
47:16 – Emma’s personal story of manifesting her dream relationship
54:23 – The connection between surrender, self-worth, and receiving abundance

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller speaks with Michael Stone, founder of Neuro Dynamic Breathwork, about the power of breathwork for deep healing and personal transformation. They discuss the science behind breathwork, its impact on relationships, and how surrendering to the process can unlock profound self-awareness and change.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:00 – Andrea shares her personal experience with breathwork
07:13 – Michael’s background and how he discovered breathwork
14:03 – Michael’s ayahuasca experience
20:04 – How breathwork facilitates healing by tapping into the subconscious
25:13 – The connection between anxiety, nervous system regulation, and breathwork
30:38 – Developing Neuro Dynamic Breathwork
42:09 – Different emotional and physical releases during breathwork
50:40 – The role of music in enhancing the breathwork experience
52:04 – Guided mini breathwork session for nervous system reset

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller talks with mindset and manifestation expert @simplifyingsam Samantha Chung about overcoming perfectionism, breaking free from societal expectations, and embracing true self-acceptance. Samantha shares her personal journey from burnout to radical acceptance, explaining how non-attachment is the key to manifestation.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:11 – Samantha discusses writing her book
06:07 – Perfectionism and detaching self-worth from achievements
10:24 – Letting go of control and embracing uncertainty
15:25 – Samantha’s background as a child of immigrants
20:41 – The breakthrough moment of radical acceptance
25:28 – Working in retail and the realization about judgment and self-worth
35:27 – Samantha’s approach to manifestation and non-attachment
47:58 – Exiting the era of self-fixing and embracing self-acceptance
55:25 – Samantha’s biggest manifestations: her book and online community
58:23 – The “Sims” analogy for life: experiencing rather than achieving.

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In this episode of Getting Open, host Andrea Miller sits down with renowned manifestation coach Matt Cooke to dive deep into the science and spirituality of manifestation. Matt shares his personal journey from skepticism to mastery, breaking down key concepts like the power of the subconscious mind, the role of brain states in reprogramming beliefs, and how to align with your future self for real transformation. Matt also touches on the misconceptions about manifestation, why "The Secret" oversimplified the process, and how true manifestation is about becoming rather than just wanting.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
04:12 - Matt’s shift from skepticism to belief
07:44 - Leaving the Corporate Grind
11:16 - How 95% of our mind drives our reality
16:26 - 3 Brains Explained: Neocortex, Limbic System, and Cerebellum
30:26 - The Law of Vibration: Why energy alignment is key to manifestation
48:12 - Misconceptions About Manifestation
01:05:07 - Surrender & Letting Go
01:07:51 - How to apply this knowledge for real transformation

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In this Valentine's-themed episode of Getting Open, host Andrea Miller speaks with Dr. Deborah Rozman, co-CEO of HeartMath, about the science of heart coherence and its profound impact on emotional regulation, stress management, and overall well-being. Dr. Rozman also introduces HeartMath’s app and biofeedback technology that helps users measure and improve heart coherence in real-time.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:32 - What is HeartMath?
03:44 - Heart Coherence Explained
07:24 - HeartMath’s device and its real-world applications
14:13 - Managing uncertainty and building inner strength
20:41 - The Science of "Vibes": Heart-generated electromagnetic fields and human connection
26:41 - Love Unleashed: HeartMath retreat with Dr. Joe Dispenza
35:49 - How heart alignment transforms leadership and creativity
45:25 - Guided Heart Coherence Exercise: Breathing and gratitude practice
53:21 - Final Takeaways

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