Date, Affirm, The Real
Marcus Goodwin & Keya McClain
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S3E32 Unlearning Survival Mode in Relationships
In this episode, Keya McClain the Poet and Shimeka the DAR Therapist unpack what it really means to unlearn survival mode in love. So many of us learned to protect, perform, or please as a way to…
S3E31 Dating and a Financial Deficit: When the Heart’s Ready but the Wallet Ain’t
Love sounds good until real life hits the budget. 💔💸In this episode of Date, Affirm, the Real, Marcus and Don ask the questions most people avoid — should you even be dating if your finances aren’t…
S3E30 Men vs. Women? Or Us vs. the Problem?
Are men and women really the problem—or are we just fighting the wrong fight?In this episode of Date, Affirm, The Real, hosts Marcus Goodwin and Don (Jr. Lily) sit down to unpack the tension between…
S3E29 We Just Can’t Recover
We Can’t Just Recover | Date, Affirm, The Real PodcastAfter the end of a true love, “recovery” isn’t always possible — the loss stays with you. In this episode, hosts Keya and Shimeka break down the…
S3E28 Less Between the Sheets: Is Having Less Sex Hurting Us—or Helping Us?
Are we in a “sex recession”? 📉 According to new research, Americans are having less sex now than in the 90s—with young adults leading the trend. But is that really a bad thing? On this episode of…
S3E27 When a Woman Has Lust for You
What happens when lust enters the picture? In this episode of Date, Affirm the Real, we dive into the difference between love and lust, what it feels like when a woman has lust for you, and how it…
S3E26 Black men and Vulnerability: Can we be soft in Love?
Hosts Marcus Goodwin and Don (Jr. Lily) get real about ego, upbringing, and the struggle to show love without fear. Is vulnerability strength—or weakness—for Black men?
S3E25 Why the 80/20 Rule Could Be Holding You Back
We’ve all heard the 80/20 rule — focus on the 20% that gives 80% of the results. But what if that “rule” is actually holding you back? ⚖️In this episode, hosts Keya McClain the Poet and Shimeka the…
S3E22 If you ain't cheating, You ain't trying
Is cheating really wrong—or just misunderstood? On this episode of Date, Affirm, the Real, Marcus and Don take a bold look at infidelity from the cheater’s perspective. With the phrase “If you ain’t…
S3E23 Not Just a Woman Thing: Menopause, Relationships, & Real Impact
In this episode of Date, Affirm, the Real, hosts Keya McClain the Poet and Shimeka the DAR Therapist sit down with special guest Shulanda Nance-Barnett, certified menopause coach, to talk facts,…
S3E22 From Coldplay to Chaos: When Infidelity Goes Viral
Keya McClain the Poet and Shimeka the DAR Therapist dive into the explosive viral clip of the couple caught cheating at the Coldplay concert. But this isn’t just gossip—it’s a real conversation. They…
S3E21 Love Off Script: Unlearning Society’s Rules to Write Your Own Relationship Story
What if everything you’ve been taught about love... is wrong? In this episode of Date, Affirm, the Real, Keya McClain the Poet and Shimeka the DAR Therapist challenge the traditional rules society…
S3E20 Can Red Flags Turn into Green Flags?
Can Red Flags Turn into Green Flags? On this episode of Date, Affirm, the Real, Marcus and Don are keeping it all the way real. We’ve all seen the red flags—but do they always mean run? Or is there…
S3E19 Are They Ready for the Cookout? How family affects datin
In this episode of *Date, Affirm, the Real*, Marcus and Don dive into a question many avoid: "Are They Ready for the Cookout?" Your family can be a window into your future—and their reaction to your…
S3E18 Do you even like them…or do you just hate being alone?
Are you really into them—or just afraid of being alone? In this episode of Date, Affirm, the Real, hosts Keya and Shimeka unpack the uncomfortable truth behind settling in relationships. Are you…
S3E17 Do you choose a partner like Multiple choice or fill in the Blank___?
Ever feel like dating today is just a big multiple choice test — pick from what's left and hope it's right? In this episode of Date, Affirm, the Real, Keya and Shimeka explore how we choose our…
S3E16 The Prize and the Pursuer: Analyzing Current Dating Dynamics.
In this episode of Date, Affirm, the Real Podcast, hosts Marcus and Don dive deep into the heart of modern dating with "The Prize and the Pursuer: Analyzing Current Dating Dynamics."Is it okay for…
S3E15 Sleeping With Grudges: How Unhealed Hurts Prevent Healthy Love
Can love truly thrive when pain from the past still lingers? In this eye-opening episode of Date, Affirm, the Real, Keya McClain the Poet and Shimeka the DAR Therapist dive deep into the emotional…
S3E14 What the Hell is Black Love
What the hell is Black Love, really? In this episode of Date, Affirm, the Real, Marcus and Don sit down to unpack what Black Love means to them — the beauty, the struggle, the stereotypes, and the…
S3E13 No Spark, But Plenty of Matches
Dating with an open mind and intent means being honest and wanting the best for you and those you encounter. You may find them attractive and really nice, however they are not for you and you have…
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