Single Ladies In Your Area

This week Harriet and Amy are MAN-ifesting their ideal partners, and consider questions like: could you date someone with different political views to you? Is caring about the NHS a dealbreaker? And is there anything hotter than a man who can return your parcels for you? (Answer: no)Harriet is performing her critically acclaimed stand-up show Everything Always Works Out For Me at the Leicester Square Theatre on Thursday 12 June 2025. For tickets and information head to harrietkemsley.com.We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Single Ladies are back! In the first episode of a brand new series, Amy and Harriet bring in the big guns and invite friend and comedian Stephen Bailey to, in his words “sort them out”. He helps them with questions like where do you go to meet single men? Does dating start with building self-esteem? And which is the sexiest flavour crisp?Stephen is heading on tour this autumn with his brand new show 'TART'. For tickets and information head to www.stephenbaileycomedy.co.uk.We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They're still single, still ladies, and very soon they'll be back in your area. Single Ladies In Your Area series two launches Friday 9 May 2025.For bonus content, access to BTS photos and videos, messages from Amy and Harriet, AND to support the pod 💖 sign up to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourarea OR isitham.org (really.)Want to share your dating tips or horror stories, or have a question for the experts? Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodProduced by Plosive. Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Makeup by Shari Rendle.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the series finale ...and Valentine’s Day! Amy and Harriet share tales of their best (worst) Valentine’s, and to end on a high, Amy shares news of some dating success! Bring on series 2 and the year of the snake snog. If you're sad that the series is over for now, why not sign up to our Patreon for WEEKLY bonus content during the break! You also will enjoy BTS photos and videos, messages from Amy and Harriet, and above all you'll help to support the pod 💖. Sign up at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourarea OR isitham.org (really.)We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our Single Ladies are joined by comedian Jack Barry to discuss non-monogamy, open communication and sensing a vibe with someone you fancy. Can an open marriage bring you closer together? How much and when should you communicate with each other? And if you aren’t sure if there’s a vibe with someone is it best to just …text them afterwards to ask? Find Jack on Instagram @iamjackbarryWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Harriet and Amy are joined by Sophie Willan, who tells us all about wild first dates, embracing change, and struggling with the art of being alone. How do you enjoy time by yourself? Can it be fun to up sticks and start again? And should we all just ✨figuratively✨ piss on parliament on a first date?Both series of Alma's Not Normal are available to watch on BBC iPlayer now, and keep an eye out for Sophie's upcoming podcast The Art of Being Alone.We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded by Ben Williams and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If we can’t find love the natural way, then we’ll have to find it the supernatural way ✨ This week, Amy and Harriet are joined by tarot reader Jennifer Cownie who does a reading to help guide them through dating in 2025. But what is a Pentacle? Do more Cups mean more wine? And which card is the horniest in the deck? If you're curious about the tarot, you can get in touch with Jen by heading to litwitchure.com or follow her on Instagram @cownifer.Litwitchure's book Wild Card is availble to buy here.Support the podcast and enjoy early and ad-free listening, BTS content and more by subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourareaWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded by Ben Williams and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harriet and Amy take a look at red, green (and beige) flags, and how not to charge straight at the red ones 🚩. Is it helpful for people to fly their beige flags? How do you spot the green ones? And how could there possibly be a red flag more terrible than *checks notes* ...drinking from a straw?Support the podcast and enjoy early and ad-free listening, BTS content and more by subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourareaWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded by Ben Williams and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Harriet and Amy and joined by the incredible Chloe Petts to discuss pubes, unexpected periods and how it feels bumping into an ex. Is there a ‘correct’ way to groom your pubes? How should you act bumping into an ex? And can fancying someone make you come on your period?Chloe is on tour with her new stand-up show 'How You See Me How You Don't' starting at Soho Theatre, London and then around the UK. For tickets and information head to chloepetts.org.Support the podcast and enjoy early and ad-free listening, BTS content and more by subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourareaWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodAnd follow Chloe Petts on Instagram @chloepettsRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Harriet and Amy and joined by The Queen of Boundaries Michelle Elman to help answer the question, what is boundary? How do you set them? And how do you not accidentally stomp all over everyone else’s boundaries? Check out Michelle's books, podcast and more at michelleelman.com. Support the podcast and enjoy early and ad-free listening, BTS content and more by subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourareaWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodAnd follow Michelle on Instagram @michellelelman.Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a Christmas gift to you, we give you a sneak peak of what’s coming up on our Patreon! Amy and Harriet read a listener’s dating horror story so we all feel less alone. To hear more listener stories like this, support the podcast and enjoy early and ad-free listening, BTS content and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourareaWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy and Harriet look at tips and tricks for getting through the festive period, single. How do you make new traditions? Is booking a flight somewhere sunny the best way to go? Or should we just drink (a responsible amount of) wine and post a Christmas thirst trap?Support the podcast and enjoy early and ad-free listening, BTS content and more by subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourareaWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Amy and Harriet are joined by comedian and actor Felicity Ward to discuss how to date successfully. How do you separate attraction from connection? Is just having a good time the way to play it? And does Tinder get an unfair rap?The Office (Australia) starring Felicity is available to stream now, or else catch her live on tour in 2025. For tickets and information head to www.felicityward.com.Support the podcast and enjoy early and ad-free listening, BTS content and more by subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourareaWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy and Harriet go speed dating and answer questions like: Can speed dating be easier than using the apps? Is it better to go with a friend, or alone? And is shoving a slice of pizza in your mouth the best way to end a conversation? To find out when the next D4100 singles supper club will be head to www.dinnerforonehundred.com and sign up to their mailing list.We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Harriet and Amy are joined by sex and relationships therapist Cate Mackenzie, to learn how to flirt and about dating attachment styles. How do you flirt? What are the different attachment styles? And can an anxious octopus ever be with an avoidant turtle?Check out Cate's upcoming events, workshops or talks at catemackenzie.comWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Amy and Harriet discuss the dreaded dating problem of Getting The Ick. What is the difference between an ick and a red flag? How do you push through after getting the ick? And is a shark-tooth necklace the ick of all icks?Support the podcast and enjoy early and ad-free listening, BTS content and more by subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourareaWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Harriet and Amy are joined by comedian, author and Amy’s ex-housemate Sofie Hagen, to discuss sex, body confidence and setting boundaries in the bedroom. What does it mean to be “body confident”? How do you set a boundary before sex? And does watching Eurotrash in the 90s count as sex education?TW: In this episode we talk about issues around sexual consentSofie's book Will I Ever Have Sex Again? is available to buy in hardback and audiobook now. Support the podcast and enjoy early and ad-free listening, BTS content and more by subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourareaWe want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Amy and Harriet take the official Love Languages test to find out what they need to feel loved and appreciated. Is assembling flat pack furniture the greatest show of affection? Can anything beat a big hug? Is the answer just to hire someone on Taskrabbit and buy a dog? Take the test alongside Harriet and Amy here. Support the podcast and enjoy early and ad-free listening, BTS content and more by subscribing to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourareaTell us your Love Language! Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Amy and Harriet this week is sex and relationships therapist, author and Married At First Sight UK expert, Charlene Douglas. Charlene shares her wisdom and answers questions like: How do you know if someone likes you? How do you make the first move? And at what point should you stop talking about ham?Charlene's book Come Closer: Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask a Sex and Relationship Therapist is available now. Want to share your dating tips or horror stories, or have a question for the experts? Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodAnd follow Charlene on Instagram @charlenedouglasofficialRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Harriet and Amy are joined by comedian and fellow Fingered-by-Father’s-Day member Lou Sanders, to discuss first dates, age gaps and starting new hobbies to find love. What is an appropriate age gap? Are all the single men at climbing walls? And can you still find love if your favourite hobby is sitting?To buy Lou's book, merch or tickets to her stand-up tour head to lousanders.com.Want to share your dating tips or horror stories, or have a question for the experts? Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodAnd follow Lou on Instagram @louliesandersRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Harriet and Amy are joined by author and Vogue dating columnist, Annie Lord, to discuss how to go from the apps to first dates. How do you bring your full self to a first date? Are butterflies good or bad? And how do you make an exit if you’re just not feeling it?Annie's book Notes on Heartbreak is available to buy in paperback, ebook and audiobook now.Want to share your dating tips or horror stories, or have a question for the experts? Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodAnd follow Annie on Instagram @annielord8 and Twitter @annielord8Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take a look at the dating apps. Which app is the best to use? How do you choose the right photos? And will the police come knocking if you say you smoke weed?Want to share your dating tips or horror stories, or have a question for the experts? Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Amy and Harriet - they’re recently single, in their 30s and are about to enter the dating scene, but the landscape has changed.Want to share your dating tips or horror stories, or have a question for the experts? Email in at [email protected] Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod and Twitter @singleladiespodRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming Friday 4th October, comedians Amy Gledhill and Harriet Kemsley are single, in their 30s, and trying to navigate the dating scene.Following Single Ladies In Your Area on Twitter and Instagram @singleladiespod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.