Dating in Your 20s
Episodes
The “Village” We Romanticize vs. the Village We Actually Build
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your 20s are basically one ongoing identity crisis — dating feels confusing, friendships feel different than they used to, and everyone seems to be ...
Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s dating culture, where everyone is either soft launching, situationshipping, or pretending they don’t care…it almost feels controversi...
Self-Celebration Isn't Selfish
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amelia and Lilly dive into the idea of personal growth through relationships—how every connection, whether positive or painful, can...
The Ten Commandments
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amelia and Lilly recap their time at the Beauty Boost Chicago event and reflect on the power of community and supporting local busine...
The Crash-out Episode
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Dating in Your 20s', therapists Lilly Wehman and Amelia Abernathy share their personal experiences and insights on the emotional c...
Looking Back, Moving Forward: How Our Podcast Changed Our Relationships With Oren Matteson
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Oren Matteson sits down with Dating in Your 20s hosts Amelia Abernathy and Lilly Wehman to reflect on their podcast journey so far. T...
The Narcissism Conversation: What’s Real, What’s Overused, and How to Heal With DeVona Alleyne
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dating in Your 20s, Amelia and Lilly sit down with Rev. DeVona Alleyne, LCPC, Clinical Director at Millennium Counseling Center, fo...
The DMs Are Open: Listener Q&A
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dating in Your 20s, Amelia and Lilly answer questions straight from you — our listeners. Think of it as your very own dating hotl...
Ghosts of Boyfriends Past
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Ghosts of Boyfriends Past — we all have them, but how much do they actually shape who we are in relationships today? In this episode of Dating i...
What to Do When You're the Last Single One
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dating in Your 20s, Amelia and Lilly dive into the intersections of dating, friendships, and the ever-present influence of social m...
The Honeymoon Phase: Butterflies or Just Anxiety?
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amelia and Lilly dive into the infatuation-filled fog of new relationships—also known as the honeymoon phase… or, as they lovingl...
Is 'The One' Even Real? Unpacking Soulmate Myths and Dating with Intention
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dating in Your 20s, Amelia and Lilly explore the myth of "The One" — the idea that there is just one person we're destined to be ...
Why You Ghost, Cling, or Chase: Attachment Styles with Hilary Rosenberg
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amelia and Lilly are joined by therapist Hilary Rosenberg for the conversation your TikTok algorithm hinted at but never fully explai...
Hot Enough to Date Him? Unpacking Beauty Standards and Who You Think You Should Be With
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dating In Your 20s, hosts Amelia and Lilly unpack how internalized beauty standards influence not only who people find attractive—...
Why Do I Always Start Fights? A 20s Guide to Conflict Styles
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be honest: conflict in your 20s can feel like emotional quicksand. In this episode, Amelia and Lilly are digging into what really happens when...
Dating on the Rocks: The Influence of Alcohol on Modern Dating
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lilly and Amelia unpack the complicated relationship between alcohol and dating in your 20s. From social drinking norms to the deeper...
Putting Yourself Out There (Ugh) The brave act of dating with anxiety
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dating in your 20s can feel like one long experiment in emotional exposure. In this episode, Amelia and Lilly dive into the vulnerable (and sometimes ...
Modern Love & Materialism: A Deep Dive into Celine Song’s Materialists
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Lilly and Amelia break down Materialists, the buzzy new film from Celine Song, through a therapeutic and cultural lens. From transactional ...
Breadcrumbing, Benching, and Other Bullsh*t: Modern dating behaviors that mess with your head.
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not just ghosting anymore. From breadcrumbing and benching to orbiting and love bombing, today’s dating landscape has a whole new vocabulary—...