Single and Not Settling
Episodes
49. Why It’s So Hard for Single People Right Now… (And I’m Not Talking About Dating)
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of living is rising… and for single people, it hits differently.In this honest and heartfelt episode, I open up a conversation that isn’t...
48. Red Flags, Q&A Dating Questions and the Challenges of Dating. My interview with And Carrying On
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Single and Not Settling, we are sharing a conversation Vanessa Maree was invited to have on the Youtube series, And Carrying On.Chr...
47. The Secrets of Connection with Joe Che
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt like you have forgotten how to connect with others or wondered how to ask a question the right way? If so, this episode is for you!Vanessa M...
46. Attraction v Attachment. Knowing the difference to break the "bad boy" pattern.
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The story continues with Part 2 of Attachment Bonds...& it feels so edgy to share!In this episode of Single and Not Settling, I open up and talk a...
45. Attachment Bonds. Why we get hooked on emotionally unavailable men!
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt deeply attached to someone — even when, logically, you knew the connection wasn’t aligned or going anywhere?In this episode, I’...
44. Saying NO to New Years Resolutions. Why I'm doing 2026 Differently
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Years Resolutions?....Nope not subscribing to that this year!Each year we are told to write out our dreams and goals for the New Year, to put in a...
43. #realtalk. Triggers, Truth and How I Feel about being Single at Christmas
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This wasn't the episode I planned to record.I wanted to record an episode to hype up single women at Christmas, reminding you that you are enough, tha...
42. The Journey to Self-Worth. My interview for the Genius Zone by Terri Messenger
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently Vanessa Maree was interviewed by Terri Messenger for the Genius Zone Podcast.In this transformational episode, Vanessa nudges you to become a...
Episode 41 - Let's Talk Matchmaking! An Alternative to Finding Love with Megan Gourlay
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Vanessa Maree sits down with the incredible Megan Gourlay, a heart-led matchmaker and the founder of Love With Me. Together, they exp...
Episode 40 - Where to Meet Men IRL and the New Red Flag you NEED to know about!!
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I kick things off with a big heartfelt thank you toeveryone who reached out after my last episode. Your messages honestly meant so much. I give a lit...
Episode 39 - Over it! Being Spiritual & Single Sucks!!
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one’s personal. Think of it as my dear diary moment. Raw, real, and unfiltered.In this episode, I’m sharing:The latest update on the guy I’...
Episode 38 - Good Men Still Exist with Brad Barnett
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this grounding and vulnerable conversation, Vanessa Mareesits down with Brad Barnett, a fire dancer, speaker, and man on a mission to be “a beaco...
Episode 37 - Friendship Breakups & Closure. Healing the Ghosting No One Talks About
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"God showed you who they are — the next step is yours.”That’s the quote Vanessa Maree is unpacking in today’s episode, along with other w...
Episode 36 - Part 2: Energetics, Synchronicity & Soul Connections with Lara Bokovay
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part two of my beautiful conversation with Lara Bokovay, where we continue diving deep into the energetic side of dating, intimacy, an...
Episode 35 - Part 1: Your Permission Slip to hold the Vision & Never Settle with Lara Bokovay
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is your reminder that it’s okay to be single, it’s okay to wait, and it’s okay to hold onto the vision of the love you truly desire...
Episode 34 - My Singles Events and the Connection to Reiki and the Hinge Hack you NEED to know!
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m giving you an update on my recent singles event, sharing how Reiki has been a game-changer for opening my heart again, and...
Episode 33 - Where have we gone wrong? Feminine and Masculine Energy in Modern Dating with Ash Edelman
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heart-opening chat, Vanessa Maree interviews Ash Edelman, mindset coach and breathwork facilitator, to explore what it means to be a man today...
Episode 32 - Girl on Fire! Trusting Your Gut and CHOOSING YOURSELF - with Isabelle Prestia
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Vanessa Maree is joined by the radiant Isabelle Prestia. Isabelle is a social media and marketing coach & NLP Practitioner and t...
Episode 31 - The Cost of Uplevelling: The Messy Middle of Personal Growth.
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode isn’t my usual chat about dating, it’s something deeper.Today I’m sharing the honest, raw side of personal growth: the real cost ...
Episode 30 - Cracking the Code to Real Love with Phoebe Rogers
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've hit 30 episodes! I'm so grateful to every single one of you who has tuned in, shared feedback, or sent me a DM about how this podcast ha...
Episode 29 - Keeping It Real with Liz Ross - A candid interview
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Single and Not Settling is now on Instagram! Head over to Instagram and follow @singleandnotsettling.podcast to stay up to date with...
BONUS EPISODE - I'm launching my own Singles Events... with a difference!
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, I’m announcing something I’ve been working on behind the scenes, and if you’re single and living in Melbourne, you’ll w...
Episode 28 – Think Like a Man? Or Just Have High Standards? – Part 2
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Single and Not Settling is now on Instagram! Head over to Instagram and follow @singleandnotsettling.podcast to stay up to date with episo...
Episode 27 - ‘Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man’ – My Honest Thoughts - Part 1
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Single and Not Settling is now on Instagram! Head over to Instagram and follow @singleandnotsettling.podcast to stay up to date with episode rel...
Episode 26 – Cracking the Code of Online Dating and The Secret to Better Matches with Mark Rosenfeld
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Single and Not Settling is now on Instagram! Head over to Instagram and follow @singleandnotsettling.podcast to stay up to date with episode releases ...
Episode 25 - Self Forgiveness and Becoming OBSESSED with YOUR life!
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I open up about what’s been happening in my world over the past two months.....the challenges, the wake-up calls, and the deep...
Episode 24: Own Your Worth. My interview on Sipping on Stories
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Own Your Worth: Empowered Dating for Single Woman.Recently I was interviewed by Cehrin on her YouTube Series, Sipping on Stories. From building self c...
Episode 23 - Navigating Dating and Relationships for Neurodiverse Women with Liz Ross
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Liz Ross, a relationship coach specializing in helping neurodiverse women—particularly those with autism or ADHD—...
Episode 22 - Why Financial Independence Matters for Single Women
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Single and Not Settling, we are diving deep into the topic of financial independence for single women and why it's essential in tod...
Episode 21 - The Ghosting Guide: How to Deal, Heal and Laugh with Andi Lew
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"...Ghosting is a reflection on them for their inability to communicate" - Andi Lew Andi Lew is a Lifestyle and Wellness expert, TV Host an...
Episode 20 - A conversation with Dr Karin
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A note from Vanessa Maree... "This is absolutely a dream come true. I was so nervous throughout this interview as I could have pinched myself, ac...
Episode 19 - What you need to hear before you open a dating app with Rachel Smith
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Single and Not Settling, Vanessa Maree shares in a conversation with Rachel Smith, a feminine embodied coach about the things you w...
Episode 18 - Balancing your nervous system and how to set healthy standards with Amy Louise Cash
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Single and Not Settling, we welcome Amy Louise Cash as our guest. Amy is a woman's coach and mentor who I had the privilege...
Episode 17 - Being brave to walk away from a "good" relationship and dating as a single mum with Nikii Syme
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm thrilled to announce that I'M BACK with a brand new episode! In this episode, I'm joined by Nikii Syme, former relationship coach, ret...
Episode 16 - Valentine’s Day – a time to cultivate Self Love (with a self love meditation, included)
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Valentine’s Day, my loves! This day is usually about being “lovey dovey” with your significant other, but what happens when that is not yo...
Episode 15 - Creating a life of magic as a single woman using the power of Manifestation ✨✨
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Make 2023 your year!! In today’s episode, Vanessa Maree shares a juicy conversation with the Manifesting QUEEN, Chloe! The intention of this episode...
Episode 14 - Single at Christmas? This one is for you!
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is Christmas time and for some of us, this may bring about feelings that we are missing out on that relationship that didn’t happen for us during...
Episode 13 - If they wanted to, they would
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if someone is interested in you after a date or thought to yourself, should I text him or said "no, he should text me first!" T...
Episode 12 - Karmic Soulmates, Toxic cycles and ways find closure through forgiveness
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you know it or not, you have probably connected with a Karmic Soulmate and on this episode, I talk about what a Karmic Soulmate is and ways yo...
Episode 11 - A deep dive into Feminine Energetics, reproductive issues and blockages impacting your dating life with Emma Zia
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Your body is a representation of your unconscious mind” – Emma Zia Sit down with a journal and a cup of tea for this one! In this episode. I sh...
Episode 10 - Ways you can spot a scam on a dating app and what we learn from Bennifer!
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back with a solo episode with lots of dating goodness to share! How can you spot a scam on a dating app? Dating apps are a prime target for scamme...
Episode 9 - Alone but not lonely. How being single can help you live your best life, with Leslie Kaz
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you sometimes struggle in your single hood? Do you need some inspiration and motivation to live an incredible life as a single woman? W...
Episode 8 - Feminine Energy with Dating Coach, Karin Gambaracci
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I welcome my first guest to Single and Not Settling! Karin Gambaracci is a Dating Coach working with single woman to embrace their femini...
Episode 7 – Dating and being the host of a dating podcast – send help!!
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How has dating changed for me since I’ve released a podcast? How are men on dates reacting when I say in my spare time I record podcast episod...
Episode 6 - STOP saying these things to single women!!
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Single and NOT Settling is dedicated to a dear friend, Kate who was taken away from us too soon. On today’s episode, Vanessa Maree v...
Episode 5 – What is settling and why we need to STOP!
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Single and NOT Settling. What does settling mean in a relationship and how do you know if you have? On ...
Episode 4 - GHOSTED! It happened to me
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
…And it SUCKED big time! On this episode I get vulnerable and reflect about the time I was ghosted. • I discuss how closure does not exist ...
Episode 3 - Dating apps - Have they complicated dating? Part 2
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There was SO much more to say which is why I had to do Part 2 of my discussion about dating apps! • I share tips on ways women can stay safe while d...
Episode 2 - Dating apps - Have they complicated dating? – Part 1
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dating apps! (enough said, right?!) Why have dating apps become so tedious and hard?! Should I be the one to text first, why hasn’t he respond...
Episode 1 - My Story, My Why
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my first episode! This is such a surreal moment and I am so grateful for all of the things that have led to the creation of this podcast an...