Join Joel Poppert, affectionately known as "Poppy," and Emanuela Messineo, the "Italian Unicorn," on The Owning Alone Podcast, tailored for individuals aged 30-55 who are navigating non-traditional life paths. Whether you're single, divorced, globe trotting, or simply living beyond the 'white picket fence' ideal, this podcast is your haven for candid discussions about modern dating, solo empowerment, and normalizing how our generation is challenging the status quo in terms of how we choose t ...
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Insecurities Part III: Moving Forward by Living with our Insecurities or Overcoming Them
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Send us a text In this episode of The Owning Alone Podcast, your favorite friendly Sasquatch, Joel, and co-host Emanuela dive into a pivotal shift as they announce a rebrand of the podcast. After some laughs about Joel’s wardrobe malfunction and reflections on personal quirks, the duo shares the exciting direction of their new podcast name and visi…
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Insecurities Part II: Facing Insecurities through Awareness and Emotional EQ
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Send us a text In this engaging episode of The Owning Alone Podcast, your favorite Denver Sasquatch, Poppy, and co-host Emanuela Messineo, E, dive into part two of their Insecurities Trio. Picking up from where they left off, they focus on understanding insecurities with an emphasis on gaining awareness. The duo shares personal stories, explores th…
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Sharts, Sass, and Single Dads: Tales from Love Laugh Lounge
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Send us a text Join your favorite friendly Sasquatch, Joel, and his lively co-host Emanuela in this hilarious and unfiltered episode of the "Love Laugh Lounge." In true Festivus fashion, they dive headfirst into the dumpster fire that is modern dating, sharing their own grievances, war stories, and more. In this episode, Joel and Emanuela dissect h…
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Insecurities Part I: How They Impact and Play a Role in our Lives and Relationships
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Send us a text Can insecurities really shape our lives to the extent that they determine our mental health, relationships, and even career paths? Join us as we confront this provocative question head-on in our three-episode series on insecurities and their profound effects. We kick things off by acknowledging that everyone, from the seemingly confi…
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Keeping Friendships Alive Across the Miles, Plus Buttless Chaps and Slinging Hot Dogs
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Send us a text Brace yourself for laughs and unexpected twists in episode 28 of The Owing Alone Podcast! We kick things off with Emanuela, or E, who regales us with her latest escapades and a hilarious gig slinging hot dogs at Home Depot and Poppy's sidesplitting stories about a quirky hypothetical of meeting potential dates while shopping at Targe…
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The Dating Game, Appropriate First Date Conversations and Silly Saturday Shenanigans
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Send us a text Ever wondered if playing hard to get really works in the dating world? Join us on this lighthearted "Silly Saturday" episode as Poppy and E, share their latest escapades—from Game of Thrones marathons to making new friends at Pilates class. Laugh along with us as we explore the quirky social perks of fitness classes and debate whethe…
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The Art of Owning Alone: From Mid-Life Crisis to Self Awareness and Discovery
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Send us a text Life’s challenges often lead us to profound self-awareness and growth. In this episode, Joel and Emanuela check back in on the history "owning alone," and what it truly means. We open up about our personal journeys, discussing how Joel's midlife crisis and the solitude that follows major life changes can lead to deeper self-understan…
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The Art of Lettings Things Go, Letting Be and Living Free!
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Send us a text Do you find it challenging to "let go" and allow things to unfold naturally without trying to control every situation? Join us for this post-4th of July episode, where Joel and Emanuela (E) delve into the lessons from Mel Robbins' "Let Them" philosophy and Mark Manson's "Let It Go" approach. We'll discuss how these philosophies can h…
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Love or Loneliness: Navigating the Pressure to Partner Up
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Send us a text How do you navigate the complex landscape of love and loneliness in a world full of societal pressures? In this heartfelt episode of Owning Alone, we ask ourselves, why is it so challenging to balance the desire for connection with the need for independence? We discuss the internal and external influences that create psychological pr…
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Candid Discussions about Denver's Mile-High Dating Situation ft. Hana Brownsell
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Send us a text Is Denver's dating scene really as wild as it seems? In today’s episode, we sit down with Hana Brownsell, a vibrant and accomplished real estate agent who has been navigating the Denver dating landscape for the past seven years. Hailing from St. Petersburg, Florida, Hana brings her spirited approach to life in Denver, where she balan…
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Beyond Dads: Honoring Mentors and the Child-Free Path on Father’s Day
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Send us a text Join us for a deeply moving and insightful episode recorded live from Denver, CO, where we broaden the traditional Father’s Day celebration to honor not just dads, but all father figures and mentors. We celebrate the invaluable contributions of traditional dads as well as those who have become role models in unconventional ways—coach…
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Unlocking Personal Freedom through Authenticity and Self-Awareness
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Send us a text Ever wondered how being true to yourself can transform your life? Discover the powerful connection between authenticity and self-awareness as Emanuela and Joel engage in an enlightening discussion about what it means to be authentic and how it impacts our lives. Drawing from definitions—including the Urban Dictionary—and personal ane…
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Is Single and Dating Really that Much Fun? And Suggestions for Solo Summer Activities!
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Send us a text Are you ready to reclaim your personal freedom this summer? Join us on Owning Alone as we explore the joys and challenges of single life and dating. Emanuela kicks things off by sharing her laid-back Memorial Day weekend filled with barbecues, home improvement projects, and a fun trip to Topgolf. Meanwhile, Joel recounts his adrenali…
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Conditioning Yourself to Identify and Process Emotions in Real-time
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Send us a text In our 19th episode, we not only share a laugh about confusing Memorial Day with Veterans Day, but also take a moment to honor the profound significance of these dates. Huddled within the enchanting walls of Emanuela's unicorn cave, we're thrilled to bring you a conversation that's as heartfelt as it is hilarious. Join us as we navig…
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Swapping the White Picket Fence for Personal Freedom
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Send us a text Ever find yourself chuckling at the thought of life's expected milestones, like having kids or finding that 'perfect' partner, only to think, "Nope, not for me"? Well, you're in good company. Emanuella and I, peel back the curtain on our own journeys, sharing the realities and revelations we've found in forging paths less traveled. F…
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First Date Planning, Dos and Don'ts and Jitter-Tits!
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Send us a text Ever wondered if your pre-date social media sleuthing borders on FBI-level intrusion, or if outfit repetition is a dating faux pas? Grab a seat in our digital den at Sasquatch Studios, where Emanuela and I dissect the frolics and facepalms of first dates with a generous helping of wit and a pinch of brutal honesty. We're divulging ou…
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A Discussion about the Noise in our Lives and How to Manage It
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Send us a text In this episode, Emanuela and Joel peel back the layers of everyday existence to examine the intricate dance of personal growth, relationships and the "noise" that ensues. We swap tales of how the noise in life impacts our lives, and how to defend against it by understanding our principals and convictions and having the courage to tu…
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From Overseas to American Online Dating: Relationship Coach Justine Baruch tells all in the Love Laugh Lounge
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Send us a text Ever had a laugh-out-loud moment while navigating the maze of modern dating? Justine Baruch, fresh from a twenty-year stint overseas, joins me to share just that—and so much more—in a heart-to-heart on love, rejection, and everything in-between. Crack open the complexities of re-entering the American dating scene, as she brings tales…
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A Discussion about Self-Confidence, Dating Yourself and Taylor Swift
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Send us a text Ever found yourself chuckling at the absurdity of grilling in a blizzard or dancing unabashedly to Taylor Swift regardless of your age? Well, my fellow goofballs, you're in for a treat. Poppy here, your hirsute hermit of hilarity, joined by the witty and Owning Alone's new Co-Host, Emanuela Messineo, and together we're tearing down t…
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A Random Series of Wine Fueled Late-Night Reflections ft. Emanuela Messineo
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Send us a text Settle into your favorite nook with a glass of wine and join me, Poppy, along with my Owning Alone's favorite regular, Emanuela Messineo, for an intimate late-night conversation that dances through the delights and dilemmas of the single, 40-something lifestyle. Think of us as two friends unraveling the rich tapestry that is solo liv…
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Raves, Rejection and Body Positivity ft. Allie McFarland
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Send us a text Ever reminisce about the sweet, innocent days of teen romance and wonder where that simplicity went in the adult dating scene? Allie McFarland joins me in the Love Laugh Lounge to indulge in just that—plus, she brings her fun tales from the anime world, including a discussion about cosplay, fetishes and the quest for that special som…
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Adversity to Empowerment: Navigating Dyslexia, Narcissistic Abuse, and Personal Growth ft. Ellen Busch
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Send us a text I once believed that certain academic challenges were insurmountable, but Ellen Busch's story, shared in her memoir "Disempowered: How I Turned an Academic Death Sentence into My Life's Greatest Adventure," taught me the power of transformation. Her tale is not just one of conquering dyslexia, but of embracing life's adversities to c…
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Situationships, Drunk Dates and Unsolicited Pics ft. Kayla King in the Lounge
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Send us a text Ever stumbled upon a date that left you questioning the very fabric of reality? Kayla King joins us at the Love Laugh Lounge to swap such tales, leaving no stone unturned as we navigate the tempestuous seas of modern dating. From the outright comical to the downright sobering, we dissect the modern nuances of the dating scene. This e…
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A Candid Chat about the Evolving Journey of Successful Woman ft. Alyssa Samuel
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Send us a text Embark on an enlightening journey with Alyssa Samuel, a seasoned corporate M&A attorney and all around boss of a woman! In our latest episode, Alyssa opens up about the triumphs and trials of a successful single woman navigating an evolving landscape. With a backdrop of her academic tenure at Denver University Sturm College of Law, s…
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What It Means to Embrace Solitude, ft. Blake Roberts, LPC, MA
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Send us a text In this episode, I am joined by Blake Roberts, LPC, MA, a practicing psychotherapist of nearly 30 years, where we dive deep into the topic of solitude. We get into topics such the relationship between solitude, isolationism, and loneliness. We debate whether loneliness is an emotion, a state of being or both and how it relates to sol…
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Just Two Middle Aged Male Unicorns Discussing Modern Dating
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Send us a text In this episode, Dallas’s very own Scott Fischer, host of The Single Dads Podcast joins me in the Lounge to share in Dating Festivus, airing of our dating grievances for the world to enjoy, all while dishing out a handful of biased dating advice for the benefit of y’all. Scott graciously shares some war stories from the Dallas dating…
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Overcoming Adversity and Living a Meaningful Life ft. Scott Fischer
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Send us a text In this episode, I am joined by the Co-Host of The Single Dads Podcast, Scott Fischer, where he opens up about his journey as a man and single father after losing both his mother at an early age followed by losing his wife, the love of his life, to cancer when their son was only 5 years old. His story is one of not just overcoming ad…
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Myself, My Journey and Why The Owning Alone Podcast
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Send us a text In this solo recording, I humbly lay myself out there, and open up about why I have started The Owning Alone Podcast and help provide a bit of my background on myself and how I came to starting this Podcast. I lay out the framework of the podcast, who it is directed at, why it is important today in modern times, then get into the the…
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Zillennial vs Xennial Dating and D1 Babies
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Send us a text On this Valentine’s special of The Love Laugh Lounge I am joined by 28 y/o, Miranda Hickman, a Zillennial and fellow cusper. You won’t stop laughing as we compare and contrast dating experience across our separate generations, and I attempt give her hope that most men will eventually grow up. She shares her “icks,” and a detailed sto…
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Mr: Hemp: Interview with a Modern Renaissance Man
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Send us a text Description: Recorded live from Pasadena, CA, I was given the distinct pleasure to interview my good friend and mentor, Michael Bowman. Born and raised in rural eastern Colorado, Mike is as close as it gets to a modern-day renaissance man. He is a father, grandfather, farmer, climate change and agricultural hemp lobbyist, movie produ…
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My Ex-Wife Dares to Join the Lounge
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Send us a text In this premiere of The Love Laugh Lounge, the comedic sub-series of the Owning Alone Podcast, I am joined by lovely ex-wife, Lauren Palumbo, where share war-stories of our online dating experiences both pre and post-divorce, share in some of the all but too familiar banter and get into the topic of gender roles between men and woman…
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Journey of a Recovering People Pleaser
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Send us a text With this series premiere, I am joined by my good friend Emanuela Messineo, a Denver based personal coach, and woman in her early 40’s who opens up about her earlier struggles with being a chronic people pleaser and the work she has done to build awareness around it and take back control. We also dive into discussions about: middle-a…
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