{"podcast":{"title":"Charisma Quotient: Build Confidence, Make Connections and Find Love","slug":"charisma-quotient-build-confidence-make-connections-and-find-love-947785","podcast_index_feed_id":947785,"rss_url":"https://charismaquotient.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://charismaquotient.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/b/5/6/9b56d32aa7e4c0c016c3140a3186d450/CA_3.png","author":"Kimmy Seltzer","episode_count":460,"summary":"Welcome to the Charisma Quotient hosted by dating, makeover and confidence expert, Kimmy Seltzer. Each week, learn from Kimmy and other experts about how to build confidence from the outside, in. She's consulted thousands of people to revamp their style, boost their confidence and most importantly, find love. Her lighthearted, down-to-earth and practical approach brings a fun and knowledgeable style to the podcast. She alternates the podcast with solo episodes highlighting various topics, interviewing experts, reading questions and answering them with surprising answers and live coaching sessions.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-08T00:21:06.848313+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/charisma-quotient-build-confidence-make-connections-and-find-love-947785"},"episode":{"title":"Dating Isn't An Interview: Finding Fun & Flow Coaching With Kimmy","slug":"dating-isn-t-an-interview-finding-fun-flow-coaching-with-kimmy","published_at":"2026-06-04T15:34:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/charisma-quotient-build-confidence-make-connections-and-find-love-947785/dating-isn-t-an-interview-finding-fun-flow-coaching-with-kimmy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/charisma-quotient-build-confidence-make-connections-and-find-love-947785","url":"https://charismaquotient.libsyn.com/dating-isnt-an-interview-finding-fun-flow-coaching-with-kimmy","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/charismaquotient/CQ446.mp3?dest-id=567692","summary":"Are you finding that dating, especially after a long relationship or marriage, feels more like a job interview than a playful adventure? Connection gets lost when you're stuck in checklist mode. But you might find flirtation awkward and unfamiliar so you default to a dry and serious conversation. In Episode 446 of The Charisma Quotient, \"Dating Isn't An Interview: Finding Fun & Flow Coaching With Kimmy\" Kimmy sits down for a coaching session with Florence, a divorced mother of twins and career nurse, who is bravely navigating the unfamiliar waters of dating after nearly three decades out of the game. Together, they unpack the challenges of dating in your \"second act,\" where the urge for efficiency, protection, and seriousness can unintentionally sabotage connection, fun, and flirtation. The conversation explores the impact of childhood roles, cultural norms, and years spent in caretaker mode on how we now approach new relationships—often with more caution and control than curiosity or playfulness. Through honest reflection and real-life coaching, Kimmy helps Florence identify her internal roadblocks, develop actionable strategies to shift her mindset from \"finding the one\" to simply enjoying the journey, and practice the art of flirting without pressure. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by expectations, unsure about how to meet people, or fearful of opening up again, this episode delivers practical, compassionate guidance for reconnecting with your own sense of fun, establishing boundaries, and building confidence from the outside in. You'll hear: Why treating dates like job interviews can backfire and kill connection The three big reasons people in their second act approach dating too seriously The impact of being a caretaker and firstborn child on romantic dynamics Pr…","meta_description":"Are you finding that dating, especially after a long relationship or marriage, feels more like a job interview than a playful adventure? Connection gets l…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2308,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/charisma-quotient-build-confidence-make-connections-and-find-love-947785/episodes/dating-isn-t-an-interview-finding-fun-flow-coaching-with-kimmy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/charisma-quotient-build-confidence-make-connections-and-find-love-947785/dating-isn-t-an-interview-finding-fun-flow-coaching-with-kimmy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}