Cupid's Coach with Julie Ferman

Ep. 130 - Get ready for Boot Camp!

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's Julie's new 60-Day Boot Camp all about? Is this virtual learning / growth opportunity your next important step in your dating / relationship j...

Ep. 129 - Are Men Afraid Of Women?

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 My guest is Dr. Avrum Weiss, best selling author of Hidden in Plain Sight:  How Men's Fear of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships. Dr. Weiss ...

Ep. 128 - Dating in LA just got safer

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the age of scammers and posers, there's a new cop in town. My guest is Cameron Wetherby, founder of Kupple, a new online dating site that verifies...

Ep. 127 - Making Plans Just Got Easier

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you want to do on Saturday? I dunno, what do YOU want to do? Sound familiar? My guest is Jordan Scott, Founder of Cobble, an app that makes ge...

Ep. 126 - The Art of Social Magnetism

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The magic that is love - how do we spark that in ourselves and in others? How do we bust through self-consciousness to reach outside our comfort zones...

Ep. 125 - Communication and Taking Initiative -- Both Sexy

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Courtship is evolving. Whomever took the initiative to make magic happen? THAT person is sexy. Get to the coffee date early, grab the table, text your...

Ep. 124 - Stop Listening To Your Girlfriends

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ladies, your girlfriends mean well, but they're typically lousy dating advisors; I'll tell you what to pay attention to instead.  Discover today's su...

Ep. 123 - Expectations Check

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Engage with me in these questions. Are your expectations setting you up for disappointment? Expectations about intimacy and exclusivity, about the nat...

Ep. 122 - One Date Wonders? Stop it!

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you had a lot of One Date Wonders? Are second and third dates rare for you? If so...  uh oh... but the fix is here. Listen and learn, from stori...

Ep. 121 - Autism and Dating

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People who are neurodivergent, neuroatypical, neurospicy, autistic - Matchmakers are finding and creating new avenues to help. My guest is Jeremy Hamb...

Ep. 120 - New Year, Bold Plans

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a bright, bold new year. How will you orchestrate your love life? What did this matchmaker / dating coach discover this past year? In what ways a...

Ep. 119 - About That Bod...

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What might be altogether different, if you were able to shred and keep off those pesky 10-15 lbs? My guest is Brigitte Weil, a Matchmaker and Food Coa...

Ep. 118 - Text Messages - What They Reveal About Us

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mimi Winsberg, M.D. is my guest, author of Speaking in Thumbs. What can we learn about ourselves and the people we're dating based on our text message...

Ep. 117 - The Dating Photo Conundrum

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are your dating photos as bad as the ones you see online? Worse, maybe? My guest is Ann Maas, with LookBetterOnline and  she answers the questions we...

Ep. 116 - Why Men Love Women

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Troy Rawlings is my guest, The Relationship Guru of Comedy, author of Buck Naked Honest. He reveals the qualities that truly matter to men, what fem...

Ep. 115 - Two Handfuls Handling Tough Topics

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Strap on your seatbelts, open your hearts and minds as firecracker matchmaker Michal Naisteter shares openly about sensitive subjects that are tough...

Ep. 114 - Are You a Myth Perpetuator?

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been perpetuating the usual myths? That people on the online sites are "leftovers" or that Quality Women or Quality Men don't exist where you...

Ep. 113 - Events, Retreats, Experiential Adventures Ahead

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Invitations galore for you. Find out about the "Kind is the New Sexy" adventure.  A new era of dating has arrived and you get to participate. Events ...

Ep. 112 - Two Rock Stars and some Misbehavers

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What have Alissa and Megan done that's elevated each to Rock Star Status with this matchmaker? Why have others fallen off the matchmaker's radar enti...

Ep. 111 - The Real Deal

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we ask, "Are you the real deal, really? Does your behavior match the way you describe yourself on your profile?", or maybe not so muc...

Ep. 110 - Women: Approaching Them, Meeting Them

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Approaching a woman at the Coffee Shop - How? What to do? What to say that isn't creepy? My guest is Eddy Eddy Baller, Dating Coach for Men, who share...

Ep. 109 - Are You Being TOO Selective?

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you highly selective? Are your age preferences limiting your chances? Listen in to find out, and if so, discover a tweak that will make all the di...

Ep. 108 - Cultivating Intuition

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How's your intuition? Can you access it? Do you trust it? My guest is Martha Arnett, psychotherapist and transformational coach -- a specialist in int...

Ep. 107 - Recognizing The Quality Man

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does a Quality Man look like today? In what ways is the "cheap" guy actually enormously generous? How two people hit the Reset Button to morph a...

Ep. 106 - From Dysfunction to Joy

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Love Coach Heidi Rain is the living example of a woman who thoroughly transformed her life, on purpose and now she guides others through the journey f...

Ep. 105 - Two Matchmakers, Sharing Stories and Tips

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Abby Rosenblum is my guest, Founder of The Social: Modern Matchmaking in Denver CO. Eavesdrop as two matchmakers compare notes, share stories and reve...

Ep. 104 - Matchmaking Evolves

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why you should register with your local matchmakers - Why Collaboration among matchmakers is becoming the norm for savvy, resourceful, service orien...

Ep. 103 - Flirting Event Recap...and How We Met Stories!

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to produce a singles / dating / flirting party today? What connecting with people looks like today, why it's so hard, and how to mas...

Ep. 102 - Should You Hire a Matchmaker? This Matchmaker?

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most people who think they should hire a matchmaker actually... shouldn't. Find out why and determine for yourself if you're a good candidate for THIS...

Ep. 101 - Morphing Hurdles into Openings

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fabulous people have full lives. Tips here on how to create windows for a new person in your jam packed schedule. Dating / connection opportunities in...

Ep. 100 - Alison Armstrong

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alison Armstrong is my guest, on the 100th episode of the Cupid's Coach Podcast! Listen in to discover how to transcend Instinct to make far better c...

Ep. 99 - Silver Linings & Generating Happiness

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Disciplining ourselves to see the opportunities in our "problems", recognizing that having a relationship (with a human or an animal) is trading a hea...

Ep. 98 - Are you bored? Have YOU been boring? Here's the fix!

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Curiosity is the antidote to boredom. If you've been bored (or boring) on your early dates or in your relationships, uh oh.... that's on you. Develop ...

Ep. 97 - Little Miss Fussy Pants

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you focus more on what you DON'T want, than what you love and appreciate? Are you a "Human No Machine" , guarding yourself with your obscenely long...

Ep. 96 - A Truly Good Man: Can you handle him, really?

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's no shortage of truly GOOD men out there. The real issue might be whether you are ready for a true blue, rock solid, partnership-oriented man -...

Ep. 95 - Your New Year Dating Plan

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Setting yourself up for success in your dating life. Join me as we create your action plan for finding "your person" this year. How one smart 44 year ...

Ep. 94 - Transcending Sexual Abuse and Addiction

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meet my guest, Chuck Tyler, author and teacher of meditation and yoga, as he shares his transformational journey through recovery from childhood sexua...

Ep. 93 - The Year in Dating Adventures

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Assessing  2021's dating adventures, let's mine for gold in your calendar. How to make lemonade with a Close But No Cigar gathering. Why your "crazy ...

Ep. 92 - Boobie Prizes

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you dating for only ONE reason, to find Your Person? If so, uh oh, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. Listen in as we shine light on t...

Ep. 91 - Tough to match? Draw Bigger Circles!

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The more specific your criteria...the broader your reach needs to be.  Expand your radius, qualify and nurture your candidates and suitors, book the ...

Ep. 90 - Surprise Date Challenge

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the hot seat today is Marty Kupper, co-founder of Surprise Date Challenge for individuals and couples. How to create and enhance connection, roma...

Ep. 89 - Red, Yellow, and Green Flags

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you "red flagging" too much? Is it OK to have a Friend with Benefits? What about the dog in the bed? She voted for WHO? Have you barricaded yours...

Ep. 88 - Natural Matches, Unnatural Matches

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you setting yourself up for failure in dating because you're seeing an unnatural match, someone who isn't seeking you? Why you should pay particul...

Ep. 87 - Dating Just Got Kinder

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Gilad shares his invitation, to join us for the upcoming Kyyndr Summit. I want ALL of my peeps with me at this miraculous, thoroughly innovative ...

Ep. 86 - Storytime: Who's getting it? Who's not?

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why are Caroline and David still single, after years and years of dating, while Blake and Kathy find themselves entwined in a surprising new love affa...

Ep. 85 - Managing Dating ADHD, Racism, and Inclusivity in Candidate Selection

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have Dating ADHD? How to best utilize your tech tools: your dating apps and online dating memberships. Managing your inner psycho by building y...

Ep. 84 - Misbehaving or Clueless?

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When things go awry in dating, is it because that "loser" was misbehaving...or merely clueless? When it's you who's got the blind spot, when it's you ...

Ep. 83 - Making Dating Kinder

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Gilad, founder of Kyyndr.com invites us and shows us how to bring much more kindness to the dating process. Discover with us the seductive power ...

Ep. 82 - Matching Celebrities, A-Listers...and Folks Like You!

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity Matchmaker Ali Conti joins us to share best practices for dating today. Whether you're royalty, a well-known celeb, or just a normal person ...

Ep. 81 - Faith, Beliefs, Spirituality, Soulmates

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My fellow colleague, professional matchmaker and soul sister, Jessica Fass is in the hot seat today, engaging with me on issues related to spiritualit...

Ep. 80 - Politics, Date Planning, and Mountain Lovers

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should political leanings be a Critical Criteria for you, or not? Your matchmaker needs to know. Tips on scheduling and planning your dates, and a new...

Ep. 79 - When Conflict Is Our Friend

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Life is full of bad drivers and dog crap. What matters is how we manage the bumps in the road. Let's get a whole lot better at managing conflict. It's...

Ep. 78 - How Couples REALLY Meet

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for laugh-out-loud funny stories about how real live married couples met - not online, not through a matchmaker or dating agency, but simply b...

Ep. 77 - Love Personified

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When love lasts, why is that? How does that happen? Listen in on my interview with family law experts, Ron and Terrie Supancic, whose 59 year marriage...

Ep. 76 - The Great Friendship Reset of 2021

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The better we are at friendship, the more capable we are of loving and being loved in a romantic partnership. In what ways have you been a good friend...

Ep. 75 - Relationship Fitness

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How prepared are you for the relationship you aspire to have in your life? What's your relationship fitness level? Join in on my conversation with Co...

Ep. 74 - What Really Matters?

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When love works, why is that? How did it happen? What lessons and growth opportunities lie in the chaos of life's disappointments? Listen in on my int...

Ep. 73 - The Fear of Settling

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's worse, "settling" or fearing it so much that no one makes the cut? What's the Litmus Test for determining whether someone measures up or not, i...

Ep. 72 - How Grandma Barbara Aces Dating

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join in on my interview with coaching client, Barbara, who at the age of 69, is breezing through the dating process. What is it about her that draws i...

Ep. 71 - Pivot Points and Bliss Bumps

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Marcy Cole, Holistic Psychotherapist, is in the hot seat today, inspiring us through insights gained through her own personal journey through dati...

Ep. 70 - Survival Instincts and Dating

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who you are, how you portray yourself in your communications and in the way you present on a date -- are you appealing to / magnetizing the "right" pe...

Ep. 69 - The Hour That Changed Everything

10 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why had Mark been striking out with his online dating efforts?  Listen in to his story and his simple, though remarkable transformation from Average ...

Ep. 68 - Covid-Era Flirting Tips...and Narratives

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The stories we tell ourselves; do they serve us, or not? How much time does a widow or widower need before engaging in dating? Listen in on Peter's ea...

Ep. 67 - Sales Skills For Dating

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How good are you at selling....yourself? Listen in on my lively, edu-taining interview with bestselling author, Chellie Campbell, on how to design an ...

Ep. 66 - Transformative First Date Questions

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dare you dive deeper on your early dates, to ask questions, to tackle topics that are scary and oh so important to know about? In this episode I share...

Ep. 65 - Dating Quiz Challenge

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you making the right choices, regarding who to meet, who to see again, who to keep dating? Let's find out together to see how you score on this Da...

Ep. 64 - Releasing and Healing from Toxic Relationships

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been in a relationship with someone who was toxic, abusive, perhaps narcissistic? Join me in an uplifting and enlightening conversation with ...

Ep. 63 - All Too Common Mistakes

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join in on my conversation with Matchmaker & Dating Coach Michelle Jacoby as we identify classic, common, tragic mistakes too often made in dating. An...

Ep. 62 - Developing Social Charisma

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in on my interview with dating expert Hunt Ethridge on developing social charisma. How women can learn to use playful, feminine energy to lure ...

Ep. 61 - Successes And Flops

20 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in on the tales of dating done well and...dating done poorly. Where do you see yourself? Which traps have you fallen into? Which traps are you ...

Ep. 60 - The Dangers In LOOKING For Love

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in on Allie's transformative story. How one introverted girl is discovering the true nature of love, by shifting her focus, by changing up her ...

Ep. 59 - The Devil Inside

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why are you single, really? Your single pals, why are they single? Is it because of challenging circumstances out there? Or is it more than that? Migh...

Ep. 58 - Black Book Networking

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who do you know? Listen in as I share examples of courageous personal networking strategies that transformed once-stagnant love lives. How to find and...

Ep. 57 - Are You Choosing To Stay Single?

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Headaches/stomach aches...which do you truly prefer? Which do you dislike more? Listen in as we take an honest look at the REAL reasons for why so man...

Ep. 56 - Brian Howie & The Great Love Debate

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Julie has Brian Howie in the Guest Chair today, Creator of the Great Love Debate. How has his love life evolved over 7 years and 400+ live shows about...

Ep. 55 - Kids, Fertility, Age, & Bridge Building

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Might you be wise to rethink the kids issue? Is the type of person you're hoping to date likely to go for you...at this time in your life? Join me as ...

Ep. 54 - Should YOU Hire A Matchmaker?

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it that I typically encourage men and women NOT to hire a matchmaker? How might you meet someone without even becoming the matchmaking client? ...

Ep. 53 - Modern Siren Skills

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Rori Raye is in the hot seat today, teaching us about Modern Siren Skills, the subtle energy shifts that serve to draw a man in. She sheds light...

Ep. 52 - Love Addiction

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is love addiction? How can we know if our cravings and desires have crossed the line into obsession? Psychotherapist Sherry Gaba guides us throug...

Ep. 51 - Dating & The Money Trap

22 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you missed opportunities for partnership and companionship based on something related to...money? Are your expectations around money realistic to...

Ep. 50 - Creating Connections Via Zoom Dates

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First dates by Zoom are increasingly commonplace. Don't avoid them; rather, join in on my discussion with Rachel Greenwald on how to prepare for your ...

Ep. 49 - Alcohol-Free Dating

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How might your alcohol habit or dependency be impacting your dating life? Join in on my conversation with James Swanwick, author of "The 30-Day No Alc...

Ep. 48 - Fixing Your Broken Picker

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is "your type" the right choice for you, in reality? Listen in on Robin's story, as she and I wrestle with that question, and as she develops the cour...

Ep. 47 - Releasing Attachments

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join in on my conversation with Kathryn Alice, on recovering from loss and discovering the blocks that both protect us and limit us. How to release un...

Ep. 46 - Your Sexiest Attribute? Your Spirit of Generosity!

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How large is your generosity of spirit? How courageous and compassionate have you been being with your communication? When we screw up, the value in a...

Ep. 45 - Beware The Slippery Slope

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to discover how curiosity is more powerful than judgment in dating. How one new couple is negotiating finances, sex, political differences, ...

Ep. 44 - Conscious Uncoupling

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you uncoupled consciously from your past relationships? Join me as Katherine Woodward Thomas shares why looking back into our history, with a gui...

Ep. 43 - The Most Powerful Motivator

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Love as a powerful motivator, now more than ever! Listen in as I share real life stories of courageous men and women who are finding creative ways to ...

Ep. 42 - Your Relatablity Factor

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as I interview Match.com's Chief Dating Expert Rachel DeAlto on the art of being relatable. The nature of expectations and why "your type" m...

Ep. 41 - Finding Blessings

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Creating dating magic...even now! Stark contrasts, and how do you receive opportunities? Are you a Human No Machine, or do you welcome and embrace opp...

Ep. 40 - Bonding Through Vulnerability

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in on my conversation with Christina Weber, founder of Deepen, as we explore bonding through vulnerability. Does loneliness reflect selfishness? ...

Ep. 39 - Dating & Sex In Isolation

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as I tap into the wisdom of Dr. Ava Cadell, renowned sexologist regarding managing loneliness and depression. Nurturing loving kindness, wat...

Ep. 37 - Making Magic Amid Uncertainty

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join in on a lively, edu-taining discussion with Jim Cathcart about developing confidence amid uncertainty. How to discover the opportunities in unint...

Ep. 36 - Soulmate Secrets with Arielle Ford

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Arielle Ford shares how soulmates get magnetized. The healing nature of partnership; how to date, relate, and engage in relationship - ev...

Ep. 35 - Dating Evolves During Pandemic

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does dating look like during a global pandemic? Listen in as I share examples of men and women whose love lives are blossoming, even in these biz...

Ep. 34 - The Bigger Better Deal Trap

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in my office, to observe dating done well, and .... dating done badly. Are you falling into the Bigger Better Deal Trap? Or are you someone wh...

Ep. 33 - The Secret To Intimacy

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Julie interviews Interview Expert Allana Pratt about the nature of intimacy and the key to that kingdom. What there is to do when romance...

Ep. 32 - Two Matchmakers, Telling Stories

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in on a conversation between two matchmakers. Julie interviews colleague May Hui to glean insights from a decade of speed dating events and tho...

Ep. 31 - Who's Getting It...And Who's Not!

02 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why does dating go well for some people and...not for others? Join me as I shine a light on the WHY of both, through real life dating scenarios from t...

Ep. 30 - Taking Back Control

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Managing the constant stream of communications that hit our desks and devices every day?  It's maddening, and it's affected dating big time. Listen i...