How to overcome dating anxiety with Chantelle Otten

A recent study has found there is a rise in 'cautious daters' - those who feel some form of anxiety around dating. It's a trend felt by many at some stage of their dating life and Chantelle Otten, a psycho-sexologist, has made it her life mission to empower people to feel great about dating and relationships. She joins Jana on the podcast to shares some really helpful tips on how to combat anxious dating and shares some new dating trends that have emerged post-lockdown. 

<p>A recent study has found there is a rise in 'cautious daters' - those who feel some form of anxiety around dating. It's a trend felt by many at some stage of their dating life and Chantelle Otten, a psycho-sexologist, has made it her life mission to empower people to feel great about dating and relationships. She joins Jana on the podcast to shares some really helpful tips on how to combat anxious dating and shares some new dating trends that have emerged post-lockdown.&nbsp;</p>

Each week news.com.au’s dating columnist, Jana Hocking, attempts to navigate her way through the maze of modern dating and relationships.

The dating world can be pretty tough, and keeping a relationship even tougher! Each week news.com.au’s dating columnist, Jana Hocking, attempts to navigate her way through the maze of modern dating and relationships. Is it now socially acceptable to ghost someone? Do you still need to wait three days before texting? How soon is too soon to have ‘the talk’? The rules have changed. With the help of some famous friends and some knowledgeable experts, Jana explores topics that have everyone scratching their heads. And, of course, her guests will share their own dating and relationship horror stories. It’s 2021 and let’s be honest, thanks to dating apps, social media, a major hook-up culture and fast paced living, aren’t we all just... kinda… sorta… dating?!

<p>The dating world can be pretty tough, and keeping a relationship even tougher! Each week news.com.au&rsquo;s dating columnist, Jana Hocking, attempts to navigate her way through the maze of modern dating and relationships. Is it now socially acceptable to ghost someone? Do you still need to wait three days before texting? How soon is too soon to have &lsquo;the talk&rsquo;? The rules have changed. With the help of some famous friends and some knowledgeable experts, Jana explores topics that have everyone scratching their heads. And, of course, her guests will share their own dating and relationship horror stories. It&rsquo;s 2021 and let&rsquo;s be honest, thanks to dating apps, social media, a major hook-up culture and fast paced living, aren&rsquo;t we all just... kinda&hellip; sorta&hellip; dating?!</p>

Kinda Sorta Dating

We're brought up with the fairytale that you will meet your Prince Charming in your 20's, fall madly in love and live happily ever after. So what happens when you find yourself in your 30's and oh so single? 

You get in some experts and friends and document the trials and tribulations of dating in a world run by dating apps, ghosting and a host of far too many options.