Ready to start 2025 navigating the tricky terrain of modern dating? Join Nick Thompson on Eyes Wide Open as he sits down with renowned relationship expert Dr. Frankie, who has orchestrated over 25,000 matches!

They tackle the challenges of finding genuine connection in a world saturated with social media and political divides.

Dr. Frankie offers invaluable advice on communication, vulnerability, and the evolving landscape of matchmaking.

Whether you're actively dating or just curious about modern relationships, this episode will empower you to find love with your Eyes Wide Open.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Frankie and Her Work

02:01 The Power of Real-Life Connections

04:51 Navigating Modern Dating Challenges

08:00 Political Polarization and Dating

10:56 The Impact of Social Media on Relationships

13:55 Dr. Frankie's Journey to Matchmaking

17:03 The Importance of Communication in Relationships

25:43 The Journey to Matchmaking

27:04 Challenges in Modern Dating

28:56 Keys to Successful Matches

32:23 The Rise of Matchmaking Services

35:28 Navigating Relationships in the Digital Age

39:03 The Impact of Social Media on Relationships

43:03 The Importance of Commitment in Relationships

50:13 Understanding the Matchmaking Process

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Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com/

In this episode, we take a look back at the best 2024 Reality TV-focused clips from Eyes with Open with Nick Thompson.

The best clips from 2024 focused on Reality TV include:

Michael Carroll, a former bachelor producer, discusses with Nick how reality TV viewers still buy whatever the producers and showrunners feed them.

Matthew Dubila from Love is Blind shares what it felt like to be hated for something he didn’t actually do, but people believed he did based on manipulative editing.

Attorney Jasmine Weg weighs in on whether or not Love is Blind producers can force cast members to stay married.

Daniele Gates from 90-Day Fiance and Nick discuss how the reality TV media landscape and online bullying push reality TV narratives.

Madina Alam, former Bachelor cast members, and Nick discuss what it’s like to date after being on reality TV.

Therapy Jeff and Nick discuss unionizing reality TV cast members and content creators.

Will Craig asks Nick what is next after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) said Love is Blind cast members should be classified as employees.

We hope you enjoyed this Best of 2024: Reality TV edition of Eyes Wide Open.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:21 Michael Carroll - The Bachelor Producer

07:51 Matthew Dubila - Love is Blind

16:21 Danielle Gates - 90-Day Fiance

23:30 Jasime Weg - Contracts Attorney

32:18 Madina Alam - The Bachelor

45:06 Therapy Jeff - Therapist, Content Creator

53:01 Nick Thompson - Podcast Host, Love is Blind

Find Nick Thompson here:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/

UCAN Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/

In this episode, we take a look back on the amazing year of 2024 for Eyes Wide Open with Nick Thompson.

The best clips of 2024 include:

Therapy Jeff and Nick discuss their youth sports experiences that promoted toxic masculinity.

Timmy Gibson and Nick discuss how you can flirt with someone and not come across as creepy.

Stef “Rocks” spills the tea on what happens behind the scenes at rock concerts and broadcasting.

Madina Alam shares her mission to reframe what therapy should look like.

Roberta Blevins discusses how big MLM uses lobbying and exploits trauma to be legal and profitable.

Anita Chlipala and Nick debate if flirting in real life is creepy.

Danielle Roberts and Nick discuss how realistic a 32-hour work week is in the United States.

Katrina Brees shares with Nick the work she is doing with Donna's Law: A Voluntary Self-Registry to Gun Sales for Suicide Prevention.

We hope you enjoyed this Best of 2024 edition of Eyes Wide Open.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:21 Therapy Jeff

08:25 Timmy Gibson

17:55 Stef “Rocks”

27:30 Madina Alam

32:21 Roberta Blevins

41:10 Anita Chlipala

51:46 Danielle Roberts

01:01:19 Katrina Brees

Find Nick Thompson here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/

UCAN Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/

OnLove Singles Xperiences: https://www.instagram.com/onlovexperiences/

Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com/