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Single (not spiraling)

Lauren Samantha

Welcome to Single Not Spiraling with Lauren—the podcast for women who are done waiting, done performing, and done pretending they’re not whole on their own.This is your space for honest conversations about decentering men, ditching the shame spiral, and building a life that turns you on—with or without a partner.We’re talking nervous system healing, unlearning the bullshit, dating without self-abandoning, and becoming the partner you’ve always wanted. It’s not about fixing you—it’s about finally

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23:19

Grief, Single Girl Edition |EP. 90

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/10/31

What if the sadness you’re feeling isn’t just about being single... but about grieving the life you thought you’d have by now? In this episode of Single, Not Spiraling, we’re talking about disenfranchised grief—the kind that doesn’t get talked about because there’s no funeral, no breakup, no obvious loss. Just you, quietly mourning the version of adulthood you imagined: the partner, the house, the milestones. We unpack the cultural timelines that were never built for single women, the system that

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41:13

10 Things Every Single Woman Needs (And It’s Not a...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/10/24

This one’s personal. It’s a love letter, a pep talk, and a little bit of a call-out. After being single for a long time (hi, 7 years), I’ve learned that confidence doesn’t come from someone choosing you—it comes from building a life that turns you on without waiting for them to show up. In this episode, I’m walking you through 10 things every single woman needs—not to get the guy, but to feel alive, grounded, and fucking proud of the life she’s creating. From vibrators to rituals, girlfriends to

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27:18

Single Girl Finances: Unpacking the Shame Around Debt...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/10/17

Money isn’t just math — it’s emotional, messy, and wrapped in way more shame than most of us want to admit. In this episode of Single, Not Spiraling, I’m getting brutally honest about what it means to navigate debt, guilt, and survival-mode spending as a single woman.We’re talking about why being financially “behind” doesn’t make you broken, why the system actually is rigged, and what it looks like to build intimacy with your money instead of ghosting it every time things get tight.If you’ve ever

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28:47

Would You Date You? Pt.3 Define Your Non Negotiables...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/10/10

Still waiting for someone to pick you? This episode is your wake-up call. Lauren Samantha is calling out the toxic dating patterns that keep women performing, shrinking, and settling—just to be liked. In this raw, no-BS episode, we unpack how to stop dating from fear, define your real non-negotiables, and finally build love from power—not panic. You’ll learn:The difference between preferences and true non-negotiablesHow to stop shapeshifting just to be chosenWhat dating from self-worth actually

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23:32

Would You Date You? Pt. 2: Stop Starving Your Needs...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/10/03

You're out here saying you want a partner who’s emotionally available, who prioritizes your needs, who makes you feel sexy, seen, and safe… but are you doing any of that for yourself? In this episode, Lauren Samantha rips the bow off self-love and gets real about what it actually means to be devoted to you. No bubble baths. No beige journals. Just daily rituals, deep needs, and the bold-ass act of choosing yourself—without apology, without performance, and without waiting for permission. We're

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18:56

Would You Date You? Are You Becoming The Partner You...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/09/26

You say you want someone emotionally available… but are you emotionally available to yourself? In this raw and reflective first episode of the Would You Date You? series, Lauren Samantha cracks open what it really means to become the kind of partner you’re out here looking for. No fluff. No Pinterest-perfect self-care tips. Just honest talk about how we ghost our own needs, abandon our boundaries, and call it “doing the work.” You’ll hear stories, questions, and gut-checks to help you get clear on:–

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24:23

What If Nothing’s Wrong With You? But You Still Need...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/09/19

Ever cried in the Trader Joe’s parking lot because your ex moved on and you’re still wondering if love is even in the cards for you? Same. In this first episode of Single Not Spiraling, Lauren Samantha kicks things off with a brutally honest conversation about what it really means to be single right now—and why this podcast exists in the first place. If you've ever felt like your life is “on hold” because you’re not in a relationship, this one’s for you. We’re talking:The quiet grief of a life that

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30:03

The End of Pleasure Pathways (And the Beginning of...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/07/30

After 82 episodes, today marks the end of an era—and the beginning of something I didn’t see coming. In this final episode of Pleasure Pathways, I’m looking back at how it all started (yes, mushrooms were involved), what this show cracked open in me, and why I know it’s time to pivot. But don’t panic—this isn’t the end of me in your ears. Something new is coming. Something more aligned with where I am now. I’ll tell you everything. Stick around 'til the end.Stay connected here Connect with me on

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24:42

The History of Pleasure: How We Lost It—and What It...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/07/23

In this episode, we trace the history of pleasure—from Ancient Greece and goddess worship, to the Puritans, patriarchy, and purity culture. You’ll hear how joy became shame, how desire got pathologized, and how women’s sensuality was stripped down to silence. We talk about how women have fought to stay connected to their bodies, their joy, and their truth. And what it really takes to heal that relationship today. If you’ve ever felt like pleasure had to be earned, hidden, or explained—this

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28:28

The Body Comments That Stick With Us—and How to Shake...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/07/16

Ever had someone say something about your body that stuck with you for way too long? Same. This week on Pleasure Pathways, I’m sharing two real moments:→ When my parents made comments about my swimsuit→ And the surprising comments I got from women at girls’ boat day This episode is about how body shame gets passed around—and how to stop carrying it. If you’ve ever been told to shrink, cover up, or felt not enough in your own skin, this one's for you. You’ll get real talk, storytime, and a few ways

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36:04

If IUD Pain Is “So Common,” Why Don’t Doctors Take It...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/07/09

Why are so many women screaming through IUD insertions... and being told it’s normal? In this episode of Pleasure Pathways, I’m sharing my own experience navigating the medical system to get an IUD—and asking the bigger question: If this pain is so common, why isn’t anyone doing more about it? We’ll dig into the lack of pain management, the privilege gap in reproductive healthcare, and why men are offered Valium for vasectomies while women are handed ibuprofen and told to “just breathe.” We’ll talk

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21:45

Is It Bad to Feel Good Right Now? | EP. 79

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/07/02

In a world that feels like it’s falling apart where every headline is heavy and everyone seems to be struggling it can feel wrong to enjoy anything. In this episode, we unpack the guilt that comes with feeling good during hard times and explore why your pleasure isn’t selfish. We’ll talk about the systems (hi, patriarchy and capitalism) that taught us to equate suffering with worth, why healing isn’t meant to be done in isolation, and how joy can be a radical act of resilience. I’ll also share a few

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22:54

Still Single After Doing ‘The Work’? You’re Not Alone...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/06/25

You’ve journaled. You’ve therapied. You’ve healed your inner child and raised your damn vibration. So why does love still feel like it’s MIA? In this episode, I’m burning down the illusion that effort always equals outcome — especially in dating. We’re talking about why the “just do the work” advice can actually make you feel worse, how patriarchal bullshit is still running the dating world, and what it really means to want love in a world that’s burning. Stay connected here Connect with me on

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20:06

Fairy Smut and Why We’re Hooked | EP. 77

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/06/18

Fairy smut has us in a chokehold right now, and it’s not just because the sex is good (though it is). It’s because these books are finally giving women the one thing we rarely get in real life: to be fully seen, centered, and chosen—without having to shrink or beg for it. In this episode, I’m unpacking why we’re obsessed, what it says about the state of modern intimacy, and how you can stop settling for crumbs in real life. If you’ve ever read a spicy book and thought, “Damn… why can’t men like this

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No Children By Choice Episode | EP. 76

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/06/11

I hesitated about making this episode. But I also know it’s important to share. This episode is for the women who know in their bones they don’t want kids and for the women who feel unsure, who feel that tug in their gut that says, “maybe that’s not for me either.” Because it’s all valid. I talk about how I stopped bending myself to fit a script, how I live with the possibility of change, and how all of this is tied to the bigger fight for freedom and bodily autonomy.Stay connected here Connect

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The Vacation Episode | EP. 75

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/06/04

Recording this from the river tonight, in the dark, just me and my cats and the water.No big plan, no fancy outline—just slowing the f*ck down and seeing what’s already here.Because the real intimacy isn’t always about other people—it’s about how well you can sit with yourself, and the world around you, without trying to fix or rush it.I’m talking about the art of doing nothing—how that’s where the real magic happens.If you’ve been feeling like you have to do more to be enough, or if you’ve been

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19:15

The Truth About TMI: Why Women Feel Gross for Being...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/05/28

Ever said, “This might be TMI, but…” before sharing something completely normal—like the way your period actually feels, or that you got turned on out of nowhere, or that you cried after self pleasure? In this episode, we’re breaking down what “TMI” really means—and why women have been conditioned to feel gross, dramatic, or inappropriate for simply being human. We talk about how shame gets passed down, how silence lives in the body, and how reclaiming the things we were told to keep quiet

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22:06

Secrets Are a Form of Control. So Why Are We Still...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/05/21

You were taught to stay quiet. To be the keeper of secrets. To protect the image, the family, the relationship—everyone but yourself. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the kind of silence that doesn’t keep us safe—it keeps us small. We’ll talk about why secrecy is a form of control, how it gets passed down through generations, and why so many women are still carrying shame that doesn’t even belong to them. This isn’t just about telling the truth out loud. It’s about reclaiming your

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19:51

Self-Worship vs. Self-Care: One Will Change You, One...

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/05/14

You’re doing the journaling. Drinking the tea. Buying the serums. Lighting the candles.But if you’re still burnt out, disconnected, or just straight-up over it—this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about how self-care got hijacked by capitalism and turned into yet another performance—and why self-worship is the reclamation you’ve been craving. We’ll dig into the difference between routines and rituals, how to stop performing healing, and what it actually means to treat your body like an altar

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How to Know If You’re Healing… or Just Avoiding | EP. 71

Single (not spiraling) ·

2025/05/07

You say you’re healing—but are you actually just hiding? In this spicy truth-talk episode of Pleasure Pathways, Lauren unpacks the fine line between doing the work… and using the work as a shield. If you’ve been telling yourself you’re “thriving single,” but deep down still craving connection—you’re not alone. This episode dives into how avoidance can wear the mask of empowerment, when “high standards” are actually fear, and why being cozy alone with your cats and coloring books doesn’t mean you

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