you single?
A No-BS Podcast About the Single Life After 30
Welcome to You Single?—the podcast for those of us navigating singlehood in our 30s, 40s, and beyond. Hosted by your favorite friendly Sasquatch, Joel Poppert, and the fiery and fabulous Emanuela Messineo (aka “E”), this show is for anyone who’s ever swiped left, been ghosted (or done the ghosting), and questioned whether dating apps are completely broken.
We’re here to talk about the reality of single life as grown-ass adults. Dating? Sure. But also, the joys (and occasional disasters) of being unattached. From cringey first dates to the freedom of doing whatever the hell you want, we cover it all—unfiltered, unscripted, and fully embracing our middle-aged dorkiness.
Expect hilarious rants, real talk, and the occasional deep dive into why the fuck it’s so hard to meet people these days. Whether you’re actively dating, happily single, or just vibing in between, You Single? is your place to laugh, commiserate, and own this chapter of your life.
💥 Bonus Content: Midlife Uncensored 💥
For when we’re not talking about dating, we bring you Midlife Uncensored—a no-holds-barred sub-series where we rip the band-aid off midlife. From career shifts and parenting chaos to reinventing ourselves (or just trying to survive the day), this is where we get real about the highs, lows, and WTF moments of getting older. No filters, no sugarcoating—just raw, relatable stories and plenty of humor.
So, are you single? Let’s mingle. And if you’re just here to laugh at the absurdity of midlife—well, we’ve got that covered too.
you single?
What It Means to Embrace Solitude, ft. Blake Roberts, LPC, MA
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 solitude. We discuss how awareness is the key to everything, including healthy solitude and the start of one’s journey to embracing solitude, therapy in general and interpersonal relationships. We get into the science of solitude or the lack there of, how people can go about embracing it and including it in their daily lives, the benefits and even some downsides if not managed appropriately. We touch on the 8 domains of wellness, Buddhism, the philosophy of Eckhart Tolle, Johari’s Window, and debate whether growth and comfortability can actually coexist. Blake’s elegant perspective, wisdom and 30 years of expertise is well on display in this episode and if you were ever curious about the benefits of solitude, do not miss this recording, listen now!!!
About Blake:
Blake is a practicing therapist in the Denver, CO area, along with his wife Lindsay Roberts, MA, LPC they own and operate The Gift of Psychotherapy practice and are taking new patients on limited basis.
How to Engage with Us
- DM us on Instagram yousinglepod
- Follow Joel on IG jpoppert
- Follow Emanuela on IG emanuela5683 or accountability_with_e
Thanks for joining the Owning Alone community, I certainly appreciate you!
