• Dating as a single mom
    Oct 10 2022

    In this EP, Swish shares what's it's like dating as a single mom and a few misconceptions. Shantel also shares whether or not she would date men with children.


     Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Swish's IG: @naturallyswish

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie

    Shameless plugs:

    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

    Stock images for BIPOC: www.culturestock.shop

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    31 mins
  • Father Wounds
    Oct 3 2022

    Ashley and Shantel get transparent about their own father wounds, the "daddy issues" stigma and things they are doing to avoid old dating habits created from these wounds. 

    Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Ashley's IG: @ashjones__10

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie

    Shameless plugs:

    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

    Stock images for BIPOC: www.culturestock.shop

    IG:culturestock.shop

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    43 mins
  • Power, Pursuit and Pockets.
    Jul 18 2022

    Should the initial pursuit be based on gender or personality?

    When in a relationship, is it realistic for women to expect a main provider AND a man who's available for all her desires?

    What part does sex play in all of this?

    These are a few things Shantel and Mike touch on in this episode.


    Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Mike's IG: @miked.shotme

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie

    Shameless plugs:

    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

    Stock images for BIPOC: www.culturestock.shop

    IG:culturestock.shop

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Reciprocity.
    Jul 11 2022

    What should reciprocity look like when dating/in a relationship?

    When should a woman start to reciprocate effort?

    Should you communicate your needs or watch what they do naturally?

    These are a few questions Aaron and Shantel cover in this episode.


    Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Aaron's IG: @iam_aaronw

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie

    Shameless plugs:

    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

    Stock images for BIPOC: www.culturestock.shop

    IG:culturestock.shop


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    29 mins
  • The thrill of the chase.
    Jul 4 2022

    Have you ever wondered why men seem to go for women who are "hard to get" or that just seem to have little interest? Is a chase necessary or only for those who enjoy games? in this episode, Sam and Shantel discuss their thoughts on this phenomenon. 


    Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Sam's IG: @embraceopportunity

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie

    Shameless plugs:

    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

    Stock images for BIPOC: www.culturestock.shop

    IG:culturestock.shop

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • When a man knows he's ready.
    Jun 27 2022

    In this episode, Ant gives some insight into when he feels a man know's he's ready to seriously commit. 


    Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Ant's IG: @kingxcrane

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie

    Shameless plugs:

    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

    Stock images for BIPOC: www.culturestock.shop

    IG:culturestock.shop

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    34 mins
  • Learning to be alone
    Jun 20 2022

    In this episode, Shantel and Yasmin touch on the benefits of having an "alone" season, while also discussing the importance of solid community.


    Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Yasmin's IG: @yesssitsyas

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie

    Shameless plugs:

    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

    Stock images for BIPOC: www.culturestock.shop

    IG:culturestock.shop

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    39 mins
  • "What are we?"
    Jun 13 2022

    In today's episode, Shantel and Daws talk about why men hate the question, ways to avoid "losing your power" and what we both think about playing games when dating. 


    Venus X Mars YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGZYXH6QbcKcEutcXjmfMA

    Daws' IG: @devdawson31

    Shantel's personal IG: shantelxmarie


    Shameless plugs:

    Photography:

    www.capturedbyshantel.com

    IG: capturedbyshantel

    Stock images for BIPOC: www.culturestock.shop

    IG:culturestock.shop

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    45 mins