Wine, Dine, & 69 is a podcast about dating, relationships, sex, and self love. Rachel Dalton talks with sex and relationship experts, as well as normal, everyday people of all kinds to learn, laugh, share stories, and explore.
Episode 120: Goodbye For Now With Mi Prometido, Javi
On the final episode of the pod (as well as WD&69’s five year anniversary), Rachel reflects on the last five years and everything she has learned from running the podcast. She is then joined by her *drumroll, please* prometido (fiancé), Javier. Javi also happens to be the pod’s biggest fan. The two of them discuss work/life balance, immigration, living in Spain, their engagement, personal growth, and what lies ahead. A very heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported WD&69 over the last five years. Thanks for talking. ♥
Episode Notes:
Conversation with Javi begins at 00:12:30.
Mentioned in the episode:
The Unafraid: http://www.theunafraidfilm.com/about.html (http://www.theunafraidfilm.com/about.html)
Alain de Botton “On Being” episode, “The True Hard Work of Love and Relationships”: https://onbeing.org/programs/alain-de-botton-the-true-hard-work-of-love-and-relationships/ (https://onbeing.org/programs/alain-de-botton-the-true-hard-work-of-love-and-relationships/)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/emdr (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/emdr)
r/confidentlyincorrect: https://www.reddit.com/r/confidentlyincorrect/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/confidentlyincorrect/)
The Dunning-Kruger Effect: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dunning-kruger-effect (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dunning-kruger-effect)
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Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers).
Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.
Promo/engagement photo by Jesús Calzas Millán.
11 Aug 2025
Episode 119: Complementary Dynamics in Relationships with Leah
In the penultimate episode of the Wine, Dine, ad 69 Podcast, Rachel talks about gratitude, growth, and the Johari Window model. She then welcomes back repeat guest, Leah Spasova. This time, the two of them are diving into a conversation about complementary dynamics in relationships. They discuss how attachment styles play a role, taking accountability for our own part in toxic dynamics, how to break free from the cycle of negative, unhealthy relationships, and more.
Episode Notes:
“You may be 50% of the relationship dynamic, but every choice you make is 100% for you.” – Leah
Conversation with Leah begins at 00:12:05.
Follow Leah:
Life Sexperts Website: https://www.lifesexperts.com/ (https://www.lifesexperts.com/)
Leah on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling/leah-spasova-oxford-eng/847920 (https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling/leah-spasova-oxford-eng/847920)
Follow Leah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahspasova/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahspasova/?originalSubdomain=uk)
Follow Leah on Twitter: https://x.com/leahspasova (https://x.com/leahspasova)
Contact form to work with Leah: https://www.lifesexperts.com/contact-us (https://www.lifesexperts.com/contact-us)
Sexperts Business Community: https://www.sbc-int.com/ (https://www.sbc-int.com/)
Free e-book, “‘The Big 3 Secrets for a Pleasure filled Intimate Life’’: https://www.lifesexperts.com/product-page/lifesexperts-ebook-the-big-3-secrets-for-a-pleasure-filled-intimate-life (https://www.lifesexperts.com/product-page/lifesexperts-ebook-the-big-3-secrets-for-a-pleasure-filled-intimate-life)
Follow Life Sexplicit:
Life Sexplicit Website: https://www.lifesexplicit.com/ (https://www.lifesexplicit.com/)
Life Sexplicit Twitter: https://x.com/lifesexplicit (https://x.com/lifesexplicit)
Life Sexplicit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesexplicit_/ (https://www.instagram.com/lifesexplicit_/)
Life Sexplicit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/your.lifesexplicit (https://www.facebook.com/your.lifesexplicit)
Life Sexplicit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifesexplicit/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifesexplicit/)
Life Sexplicit Telegram: https://t.me/lifesexplicit (https://t.me/lifesexplicit)
Mentioned in the episode:
Youtube Video: How Insecure Attachment Keeps Us Attracted To People Who Are Wrong For Us (& How To Break The Cycle) with Heidi Priebe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHrImgzzphY&list=PLhFOC1XMwCl8QxjTTAAM5Lao7qTNbyqWr&index=13&t=315s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHrImgzzphY&list=PLhFOC1XMwCl8QxjTTAAM5Lao7qTNbyqWr&index=13&t=315s)
The Johari Window model: https://www.communicationtheory.org/the-johari-window-model/ (https://www.communicationtheory.org/the-johari-window-model/)
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Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com!
Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers).
Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.
4 Aug 2025
Episode 118: The Myth of the Asian Woman with Laura
Rachel welcomes her close friend Laura – a fellow Michigander, editor, and Buffy enthusiast – to WD&69. Laura recounts some of her dating horror stories, shares red and green flags, and offers insights into the unique challenges of dating as an Asian woman. They also touch on the historical silencing of Asian women in society and discuss the distinction between “alone” and “lonely”. Finally, they explore finding hope in the dating world when the bar is, in fact, in hell.
Don’t forget to “look for the evil”. Also, #JusticeForCordelia!
EPISODE NOTES:
Discussed in the episode:
Article: “Chinatown groups celebrate cancellation of 76ers arena deal,” (January 13, 2025), by TaRhonda Thomas: https://6abc.com/post/chinatown-groups-celebrate-cancellation-76ers-arena-deal/15796889/ (https://6abc.com/post/chinatown-groups-celebrate-cancellation-76ers-arena-deal/15796889/)
TV Series: Severance on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx)
Article: “Should Women Stay Single?” (December 12, 2019), by Joseph Chamie: https://archive-yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/should-women-stay-single (https://archive-yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/should-women-stay-single)
Article: “ASMR – Benefits and Emerging Research,” (September 30, 2024), by Ashley Marcin: https://www.healthline.com/health/autonomous-sensory-meridian-response (https://www.healthline.com/health/autonomous-sensory-meridian-response)
Podcast: The Bitch Is Back With Christma Carpenter: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oq77imGQuD1t7gBe4BPN0 (https://open.spotify.com/show/2oq77imGQuD1t7gBe4BPN0)
Movie: Gone Girl: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/)
Movie: Materialists: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30253473/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30253473/)
Book: The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD (2015): https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1694033202&sr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1694033202&sr=8-1)
Music: Haven’t Met You Yet, by Michael Bublé: https://open.spotify.com/track/4fIWvT19w9PR0VVBuPYpWA (https://open.spotify.com/track/4fIWvT19w9PR0VVBuPYpWA)
Some Articles on the Silence and Myth of the Asian Woman:
Cold Tea Collective – The Dehumanization of Asian Women: https://coldteacollective.com/the-dehumanization-of-asian-women-why-we-can-no-longer-be-silent/ (https://coldteacollective.com/the-dehumanization-of-asian-women-why-we-can-no-longer-be-silent/)
The Myth of the Asian Woman – California Alumni Association: https://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/online/myth-asian-woman/ (https://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/online/myth-asian-woman/)
Teaching about the Comfort Women during World War II and the Use of Personal Stories of the Victims – Association for Asian Studies: https://www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/teaching-about-the-comfort-women-during-world-war-ii-and-the-use-of-personal-stories-of-the-victims/ (https://www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/teaching-about-the-comfort-women-during-world-war-ii-and-the-use-of-personal-stories-of-the-victims/)
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Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com!
Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers).
Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.
Promo photo by Brooke Cagle (https://unsplash.com/@brookecagle?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/photos/woman-standing-in-sunflowers-fields-_GoKbNepeLQ?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash).
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
6,844
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.7 / 5
24 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100
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Quality
73
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
85
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