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Coffee With Dan

03: If You Keep Finding Trash, Get Out the Bin /w Laura Baker

17 Oct 2025

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Dating, drama, and the hilarious truth about relationships. In this Beauty and the Beast episode, Dan Meredith and Laura Baker (@girlgainzblog) dive into the differences between men and women, the madness of modern dating, and what it really takes to find...and keep...something real.Welcome to Beauty and the Beast — the Coffee With Dan series where host Dan Meredith (@therealdanmeredith) and Laura Baker (@girlgainzblog) tackle life, love, and relationships from both sides of the table.In this unfiltered episode, Dan and Laura pull back the curtain on the funny, messy, and relatable truth about modern dating, communication, and how men and women really think. From dating horror stories and relationship advice to confidence, boundaries, and “red flag” confessions.Expect laughter, brutal honesty, and a few lessons you didn’t know you needed as they unpack:The biggest communication differences between men and womenWhy subtle hints never work (and what to do instead)How social media has changed dating — and why everyone’s suddenly “toxic”Why confidence and directness are irresistibleThe funniest and most awkward stories you’ll hear all weekAnd Laura’s new life motto: “If you keep finding trash, get out the bin.”This episode sets the tone for the Beauty and the Beast series — real talk about relationships, business, and life, with equal parts wisdom and humour.00:00 – Welcome to Beauty and the Beast01:00 – Meet Laura Baker (@girlgainzblog)04:00 – The idea behind Beauty and the Beast07:00 – Men vs Women: Why we think so differently09:00 – The communication gap (and how to fix it)15:00 – Getting older, air fryers, and new hobbies17:00 – Gaming, judgment, and confidence25:00 – Dating before mobile phones — wild times29:00 – Social media, soft launches, and thirst traps31:00 – Who should pay on a date?33:00 – Dating as an adult — the charity shop analogy35:00 – Red flags, self-awareness, and staying toxic39:00 – Why relationships drive us mad (and make us human)44:00 – What’s next on Beauty and the BeastSend your stories and questions: [email protected] the hosts:Dan Meredith — @therealdanmeredithLaura Baker — @girlgainzblog

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