{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65a528157c40240016dfbc2c/6a3abfaa6cc0d2f3826aa6e3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dating App Fatigue? Here's What Thousands of Singles Are Doing Instead","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65a528157c40240016dfbc2c/1782234492365-2fdc3034-904c-462c-b696-27a4f8a0c074.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h1>Dating App Fatigue? Why Real-Life Connection Still Matters with Alana Nolan</h1><p><br></p><p>Are you tired of endless swiping, disappointing dates and wondering where all the good people have gone?</p><p><br></p><p>In this week's episode of Healing with Teeling, I sit down with Alana Nolan, founder of Single Mingle UK, one of the UK's fastest-growing singles event communities, to talk about why so many singles are stepping away from dating apps and choosing to meet people in real life instead.</p><p>Alana shares what she's learned from bringing together thousands of singles across the UK and why genuine connection often happens when we stop hiding behind a screen and start putting ourselves back into the real world.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><p>• Why dating apps can leave you feeling exhausted, frustrated and disconnected</p><p>• The \"someone better might be out there\" mindset that's sabotaging modern dating</p><p>• Why chemistry can't always be judged from a profile picture</p><p>• The biggest mistakes singles make when trying to meet someone</p><p>• How confidence grows when you step outside your comfort zone</p><p>• Why many people are still single despite wanting a relationship</p><p>• How Singles Mingle events help people connect naturally without awkward speed dating</p><p>• The surprising friendships and communities that are formed through singles events</p><p>• Why having a shopping list of requirements may be keeping you stuck</p><p>• What dating trends Alana is seeing in 2026 and beyond</p><p><br></p><p>One of my favourite takeaways from this conversation is that many of the good singles are sitting at home believing there are no good singles left.</p><p>If you've been feeling disillusioned with dating, this episode is a reminder that connection still happens. Love still happens. Sometimes it starts with one brave decision to leave the house, start a conversation and put yourself in a room full of possibilities.</p><p><br></p><h3>Connect with Alana</h3><p>Single Mingle UK hosts relaxed, fun singles events for people aged 30+ across the North West and is expanding into Birmingham later this year.</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/singlemingleuk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@singlemingleuk</a></p><p><br></p><p>Facebook:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/singlemingleuk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@singlemingleuk</a></p><p><br></p><h3>Ready to Break the Patterns Keeping You Single?</h3><p><br></p><p>Take my free Love Blocking Archetype Quiz and discover the subconscious pattern that may be holding you back from the healthy relationship you want:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.rachelteeling.com/why-am-i-still-single-quiz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.rachelteeling.com/why-am-i-still-single-quiz</a></p><p><br></p><p>Or book an Empowerment Session to explore how coaching can help you create the love life you deserve:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.rachelteeling.com/book-an-empowerment-session\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.rachelteeling.com/book-an-empowerment-session</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend who is ready to stop swiping and start creating real connection.</p>","author_name":"Rachel Teeling"}