013 - Teasing is Earned. It isn't a First Date Free-For-All

014 | PLOT TWIST - This isn't Good-bye!

Hey friends—real talk? I haven’t dropped a You’re Too Picky episode in over a month. Between summer slowdown and my own capacity hitting a wall, something had to give. This little chaotic dating podcast has been such a fun ride... but I’ve realized I can’t keep running two separate shows. So we’re evolving. Starting now, You’re Too Picky will live on as a bonus dating series inside my other show, Burnout-Proof. Same vibe, same voice, just one home that’s easier to maintain—and honestly? Makes way more sense for my life right now. Don’t worry: the archives are staying up, and I’ll keep dropping new “Too Picky” episodes when I’ve got dating chaos worth ranting about. But for now? Follow me over on Burnout-Proof [https://www.coachellyn.com/burnout-podcast]and keep an eye out for episodes labeled You're Too Picky. We’re still dating while ambitious. Still burnout-prone. Still hot messes. We’re just doing it smarter. 👉 Follow me on Instagram: @coachellyn [https://instagram.com/coachellyn?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🎧 Listen + subscribe to Burnout-Proof: https://www.coachellyn.com/burnout-podcast [https://www.coachellyn.com/burnout-podcast]📬 Submit your dating fails, red flag debates, or stories: coachellyn.com/picky/submissions [https://www.coachellyn.com/picky/submissions?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Stay picky, babes. I’ll see you over there. 💅

013 - Teasing is Earned. It isn't a First Date Free-For-All

Ever had someone start teasing you on a first date—and it didn’t land? Yeah, me too. This week, I’m diving into the weird little world of early relationship ribbing. Because I don’t care how many dating podcasts say "banter is flirting"—if I just met you, and you're already poking fun at my tattoos or my career? We're not flirting. You're being disrespectful. Follow me on IG ⁠⁠@youretoopicky⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/youretoopicky] and share your own stories: ⁠⁠⁠Submit anonymously here⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.coachellyn.com/picky/submissions]. In this episode, I talk about: * The "8 Mile effect" and why we call ourselves out before others can * The difference between playful teasing and crossing a boundary * Why I actually think early ribbing is a red flag And if being "too picky" means you don’t give strangers permission to make fun of you? Then yeah. I’ll own that.

012 - Not Overwhelmed. Not Underwhelmed. Just WHELMED - My 10 Things I Hate About Date.

What do you do when a date isn’t bad… but isn’t great either? In this week’s episode of the You’re Too Picky podcast, I break down a date that was the definition of “meh.” No sparks, no drama—just two hours of pizza, coffee, and a guy who could only talk about food. Follow me on IG ⁠@youretoopicky⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/youretoopicky] and share your own stories: ⁠⁠Submit anonymously here⁠⁠ [https://www.coachellyn.com/picky/submissions]. We're talking: * The fine line between giving someone a chance and wasting your time * Why “not bad” isn’t the same as worth seeing again * How to handle dates where the vibe is just… flat * Why you don’t owe anyone a second shot just because they paid for lunch If you’ve ever felt guilty for not giving someone a second chance just because they were nice, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your fix.

011 - The Weirdest Niche Dating Apps You Didn't Know Existed

In this episode of You're Too Picky, I'm taking you on a wild ride through the most bizarre and hyper-specific dating apps and groups I could find across North America. Think ghost dating, clown dating, conspiracy-theorist matchmaking, and apps based on your salad order. I'm serious. We're talking: * The apps for those who are literally ride or die (hello, Ghost Singles) * What happens when your beard becomes your dating profile * Niche apps that are either genius or absolutely unhinged (maybe both?) * How identity, lifestyle, food, and even fetishes turn into full-on dating platforms You’ll laugh, cringe, and probably question your entire online dating strategy by the end of this one. But also... it proves there really is someone out there for everyone. Follow me on IG @youretoopicky [https://www.instagram.com/youretoopicky] and share your own stories: ⁠Submit anonymously here⁠ [https://www.coachellyn.com/picky/submissions].

010 - Felon Love, Hung Like Eeyore, and Cruise Ship Love Bombing — One Listener's Wild Dating Files

Buckle up, because this week’s episode is basically a dating fever dream—and it all came from ONE listener’s DMs. (Girl, you know who you are 👀) Ellyn dives into a buffet of dating shenanigans courtesy of one brave soul who submitted everything from questionable Facebook ads to cruise ship heartbreak. Segments today include: * 🚩 Red Flag or Nah? — He ghosted her after the second date… then matched again a year later. Sir, do you not own a brain cell? * 💀 Dating App Fails — When your opening line backfires spectacularly and you don’t even realize you’ve dated her before. * 🤨 WTF Dating App Moment — “I’m like Eeyore. Clinically depressed…and hung like a donkey.” We have questions. And also, applause?? * 📞 Too Picky Hotline — The cruise ship love story that had her falling in a week… and crying the next. Love bombing? AI-generated texts? Erectile dysfunction? It’s all here. PLUS: Ellyn shares her own Notion-based dating dashboard and a few hard-earned lessons about second chances and why reconnecting with old matches is usually a trap. You’re not too picky—you just have standards. And if those standards include working penises and not being love bombed on a boat, you’re in the right place. 🎧 Listen in, laugh hard, and send your chaos to: https://www.youretoopicky.com/submissions [https://www.coachellyn.com/picky/submissions]