Jul 6
Dating has changed quite a bit since I was last single–for one, dating apps have replaced personal ads and handwritten letters–but no matter how you’re approaching it, dating can feel overwhelming and impossible. My guest, Jackie Newman, is passionate about empowering people to face the challenges of the dating world, so she gave herself the challenge of going on 100 first dates to figure out how to make the whole process as easy as possible.
Through trial and error, Jackie developed an ADHD-friendly guide to dating to help others find someone worth their time and hopefully avoid having to go on 100 first dates themselves–an invaluable gift to women if you ask me. Join us for this marathon episode to hear Jackie’s tales from the dating world, her insights and strategies for efficient online dating, and she even pulls a few dating stories out of me that I’m not sure I’ve ever shared on the podcast before.
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"For me, loving myself means more when I’m also loving the parts of myself that are hard, or that are not perfect all the time, and it’s honestly given me such a healthier approach, I think, to everyday enjoyment of life."
- Jackie Newman
"Life’s long and it’s hard, and you want someone by your side who’s not going to make it harder."
- Jackie Newman
"The more that my career developed, the more ADHD-friendly it became."
- Jackie Newman
- Jackie shares her experience with ADHD diagnosis, including being prescribed Concerta at 15 but not receiving a formal diagnosis.
- Jackie discussed her experience with ADHD and how it affects her in meetings, mentioning that she is intuitive and good at networking, but struggles with technical jargon and long meetings.
- Jackie discusses her career growth and how it has become easier as her career has developed.
[18:23 - 32:31] Self-love, Dating, and Podcasting
- Jackie discusses dating in NYC with her daughter, sharing her own experiences and offering advice.
- Jackie shares her experience of trying to find 100 guys to go out with in New York City, and how it's different from dating in a smaller town like Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Jackie Jackie and Tracy discuss the concept of "going big or going home," and how it applies to various aspects of life, including dating and podcasting.
- Jackie mentions that the internship program uses a psychology test called PI metrics to identify candidates with the right skills and potential for success, despite any academic struggles.
- Jackie discusses her 100 Day Challenge for single women, where they ask each other questions to find their ideal partner quickly and efficiently.
- Jackie discusses the importance of self-reflection in understanding attraction and relationships.
Dating Instagram: @the100datechallenge
Personal Instagram: @jackienewm
Resources mentioned:
Women with ADHD by Sari Solden
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari
West Elm Caleb story
The Science of Sex Appeal
