The Asian Dating Podcast

About The Asian Dating Podcast

This is what an Asian Dating podcast should sound like. Stories and life advice about Asian women and the men who want to date them. Be kind. Be happy. Be open-minded. Dating should be fun. Hosted by May once a week.

Publisher

May Bugenhagen

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Sept 2022

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

197 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Real Human Trafficking & Dating Red Flags | Ep. 197

   In this episode, I sit down with Heidi Chance, a former law enforcement officer and human trafficking expert, to uncover what trafficking can actually look like in the dating world. Heidi explains how traffickers may initiallyappear to be normal, charming men who build trust through dating, gifts, trips, or financial support before gradually introducing control, isolation, threats,and exploitation. We discuss important red flags, including controllingsomeone’s ID or passport, creating conflict with family, targeting vulnerable women and non-native English speakers, and sudden changes in social media or behavior. Heidi also shares why parents need to begin conversations aboutonline safety and exploitation much earlier than many realize, and how her book, Talk to Them, gives families a practical plan for starting those difficult but important conversations. 0:00 Introduction to Heidi Chance and human trafficking training position in Arizona 4:00 Human trafficking is not same as being set up withrobbery 5:00 What to watch out for, threats, pimps, trafficker 7:00 Recognize what is going on with trafficking 8:40 Beware of a normal guy that date you and then turn on you 9:27 Indicators that are red flags of these men 10:40 Sugar babies, men with no jobs, buying her gifts,vacations, living in a hotel 14:10 Language of this crime, women fall off social media,out at night, brag on social media 17:50 Holding on to your ID, passport, and cause a fightbetween you and your family to burn your bridges, get your info, targeting non-nativeEnglish speakers 28:00 Parents need to get involved in this: average age is13, but should talk to kids at 6-7 years old 29:33 “Talk to Them” Book will give you a plan Heidi Chance is a Special Agent with the Arizona Attorney General's Office, with nearly 30 years in lawenforcement, specializing in human trafficking investigations and undercover operations. She is the founder of A Chance for Awareness, where she turns decades of frontline investigative experience into practical education forparents, communities, and law enforcement. Heidi is the author of Talkto Them: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Youth in the Digital Age, also available in Spanish as Habla con Ellos — a guide for parents and caregivers navigating grooming behaviors, social media trends, andonline safety with their kids. These are available on Amazon.com (http://Amazon.com). To learn more, access free resources, or connect with Heidi about a training or speaking engagement, visit achanceforawareness.com (http://achanceforawareness.com). https://www.tiktok.com/@achanceforawareness.com https://www.instagram.com/a_chance_for_awareness/ (https://www.instagram.com/a_chance_for_awareness/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-chance/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-chance/)https://www.tiktok.com/@achanceforawareness.com (https://www.tiktok.com/@achanceforawareness.com) Website:https://www.achanceforawareness.com/ (https://www.achanceforawareness.com/)Book:https://a.co/d/0af0nRr6 (https://a.co/d/0af0nRr6) Join The Best Asian Matchmaker’s Database Here: https://www.twoasianmatchmakers.com/profileCall May for help: (310) 867-0851Email: may@twoasianmatchmakers.comWebsite: www.twoasianmatchmakers.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TwoAsianMatchmakersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchmakermayTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asianmatchmaker88LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayhui/ You know how high-net-worth men are accomplished in their careers but too busy to date? They value time more than money, yet struggle to find meaningful connection. What I do is learn who they want to attract, screen the women for them, and make the introductions—so instead of wasting time, they meet the right woman and fall in love. May is the founder of Two Asian Matchmakers, a boutique matchmaking agency. Since 2009, May has helped successful men who appreciate Asian culture and value meaningful connection find their ideal Asian partner in the United States and Asia.

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   30 Sept 2026

   Dating After 60s | Ep. 196

   What does dating and lasting love look like in your 60s, 70s, and beyond?In this episode, Belle Gayer shares lessons about love, relationships, and marriage from the perspective of someone who has been married for more than 54 years. Belle discusses why failures can ultimately make us better and why she believes singles should prioritize meeting in person rather than spending too much time building a long-distance or virtual connection.The conversation explores what women in their 60s and 70s are looking for in a partner, why shared life experiences and basic compatibility matter, and Belle's interesting take on what a coffee date may signal about a man's level of interest.Belle also shares advice for women dating later in life, including being careful about giving trust too quickly, communicating without unnecessary conflict, remaining flexible, and understanding the importance of devotion and commitment.One of her biggest lessons is that both men and women need to listen more carefully and be honest, while allowing personal information and vulnerability to unfold in layers rather than revealing everything immediately.Finally, Belle and May discuss self-love and how it affects the people we choose. When we don't have a strong sense of self-worth, neediness can influence our relationships and potentially draw us toward the wrong partners.0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TxS1jbnkM) Introduction to Belle Gayer, married for 54+ years3:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TxS1jbnkM&t=210s) Failures make us better6:31 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TxS1jbnkM&t=391s) Belle doesn’t believe in Long Distance Relationships8:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TxS1jbnkM&t=530s&pp=0gcJCWMAwfN6Pr3D) Let’s meet up in person after one talk10:42 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TxS1jbnkM&t=642s) Ladies over 70s looking for love should withhold trust for a bit15:16 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TxS1jbnkM&t=916s) What women in 60s and 70s want in a man20:16 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TxS1jbnkM&t=1216s) Coffee dates mean he’s on the fence about her22:26 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TxS1jbnkM&t=1346s) Same age, life experiences, basic compatibilities matter22:09 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TxS1jbnkM&t=1329s) Non conflict communication, focus on you, devotion/commitment, flexibility27:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TxS1jbnkM&t=1670s) Best tip for women in their 60s and 70s: men and women need to listen harder and be honest, reveal the info in layers29:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TxS1jbnkM&t=1780s) If you don’t have enough self-love, you will attract the wrong people, how do you develop it?31:34 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TxS1jbnkM&t=1894s) You are needy if you don’t have enough self-loveBelle Gayer is the author of ARE RELATIONSHIPS FOR SUCKERS?, based on 54 years with her beloved, distilled from seven years of sharing advice, insights, and practical wisdom on Quora.com with 34.5 million views and thousands of upvotes and compliments. She's won two Global Book Awards—1st place Gold in Self-Help Motivational and 3rd place Bronze in Self-Help Happiness—and amassed glowing 5-star reviews from readers and professional reviewers alike.Website:https://www.arerelationshipsforsucker... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljR3N3aTJiNTE4ZlJJTEV0UGVBV2dySXxBTl9pYzRjUERfeDFZRjlmSGxZWjVONDgwOVg3bWl3NW9kcENDS1dodnpCZUcxN00wYlJTOS1MVDQ0Z1JLSXZ3UFQxWXN2Ulh0V0V6ZTJDZGpDMkhPYUxpZ1gtLWdudzdfTHMw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arerelationshipsforsuckers.com%2F&v=U1TxS1jbnkM)Quora Profile:https://www.quora.com/profile/Belle-G... 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They value time more than money, yet struggle to find meaningful connection. What I do is learn who they want to attract, screen the women for them, and make the introductions—so instead of wasting time, they meet the right woman and fall in love.May is the founder of Two Asian Matchmakers, a boutique matchmaking agency. Since 2009, May has helped successful men who appreciate Asian culture and value meaningful connection find their ideal Asian partner in the United States and Asia.May is a highly respected and active member of the Matchmakers Alliance and Global Love Institute in New York. AMAZON BEST SELLER Get my book, ‘A Roadmap For Single Asian Women’ here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9L4CT87?... 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   29 Sept 2026

   Are You Touch Starved? Cuddle Parties and More | Ep. 195

   What if one of the things missing from your dating life isn’t romance, but simply human touch?In this episode, I talk with Epiphany Jordan, author of Somebody Hold Me, about touch starvation and why nurturing physical connection is important even outside of romantic relationships. Epiphany shares ways single people can meet their need for healthy, consensual touch, including cuddle parties, workshops, and simple everyday interactions.We also explore why some people are naturally less comfortable with affection, how our families and cultures shape the way we give and receive touch, and the differences in how men and women experience physical connection. From getting a haircut to friends holding hands in Hong Kong, Epiphany challenges the idea that touch should only be associated with romance or intimacy.It’s a fascinating conversation about connection, boundaries, culture, and something many singles may be missing without even realizing it: safe, caring human touch.0:00 Introduction to Epiphany Jordan and her book Somebody Hold Me3:30 Dating and single…you might be touch starved7:24 How do you get your touch need met?9:14 Cuddle parties, Cuddlist, mixed genders, or just for women workshops10:50 Touch hands, everyone touches one person, guided by Ephiphany 11:20 $20 per person for shared touch parties15:14 Some people don’t like to hug or touch; men get touched at haircuts21:00 Touch shouldn’t just be just for intimacy29:20 Culturally, some people’s family upbringings are not a touchy feelie family32:30 Hong Kong girls and women hold hands in public as friendsEpiphany Jordan is on a mission to make nurturing human touch more accessible and inclusive to humans. She researches, speaks and writes about human touch from a cultural and relational perspective so that people can get the sort of touch that makes them feel safe, seen and cared for. http://www.nurturinghumantouch.comhttps://www.instagram.com/somebody_hold_meFB: https://www.facebook.com/karunasessionsatxhttps://www.facebook.com/somebodyholdme/Somebody Hold Me on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Somebody-Hold-Me-Persons-Nurturing-ebook/dp/B07MM6FFBD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AZ2X97FYR9X3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LsejXoSEvMIbznR3TnDqQMMJ2dLua2_0THB5CKgYo5wG0r-2u4EjMIKaV5pu3D49qWlREZD7Ar681KBt6Th26cQ31fi131HZKQvPvuGpeBT2nB6eHh4uDs4RY8VFH5KL4Jekt_oe52SVv0VMZqvIrFJTCCV9VdyrPnMWlv_AdwY.HwN4HdUSwTPtTpcH_K02Cnz6JQj-fhkeKM9QmmPH2y8&dib_tag=se&keywords=somebody+hold+me&qid=1728530709&s=books&sprefix=somebody+hold+me%2Cstripbooks%2C335&sr=1-1Join The Best Asian Matchmaker’s Database Here: https://www.twoasianmatchmakers.com/profileCall May for help: (310) 867-0851Email: may@twoasianmatchmakers.comWebsite: www.twoasianmatchmakers.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TwoAsianMatchmakersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchmakermayTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asianmatchmaker88LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayhui/ You know how high-net-worth men are accomplished in their careers but too busy to date? They value time more than money, yet struggle to find meaningful connection. What I do is learn who they want to attract, screen the women for them, and make the introductions—so instead of wasting time, they meet the right woman and fall in love.May talks about all things dating and Asian dating. She’s super nosy about people’s love lives and just loves love. May is a Professional Matchmaker and Dating Coach. May is the founder of Two Asian Matchmakers, a boutique matchmaking agency. Since 2009, May has helped successful men who appreciate Asian culture and value meaningful connection find their ideal Asian partner in the United States and Asia.May is a highly respected and active member of the Matchmakers Alliance and Global Love Institute in New York. *AMAZON BEST SELLER* Get my book, ‘A Roadmap For Single Asian Women’ here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9L4CT87?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FKWJGPCVXW3XG8D98EWB

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4.6 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100

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