S12E19: Hacking Human Connection w/ Vanessa Van Edwards

We're about to crack the code as we chat with Vanessa Van Edwards about the science of people and how to optimize your behavior, interactions, and interpersonal intelligence as it pertains to dating. We discuss why PQ is just as essential as EQ & IQ, how to decode body language and facial expressions, and ways to connect instantly with people within the first 5 minutes of meeting. Follow @vvanedwards and learn more about Vanessa at https://www.scienceofpeople.com/ and also check out her book Captivate. Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboard Thank you to our partners for this episode: Kensington’s newest title UNDERCOVER DUKE by Sabrina Jeffries. You can find UNDERCOVER DUKE wherever books are sold or visit kensingtonbooks.com Z-Man Games: Check out Love Letter for $11.99 at Target, your local game store, or directly through Z-Man’s webstore. Rothy's: Check out all the amazing shoes, bags, and masks available right now at Rothys.com/Dateable Cover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphoto Dateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcasts WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/ Our Sponsors: * Armoire: Get 50% off your first month of clothing rentals (up to $125 off) by visiting https://www.armoire.style and using the code DATEABLE * Avocado Green Mattress: Save 10% on certified organic mattresses at https://avocadogreenmattress.com * Blueland: Get 15% off Blueland Cleaning supplies at https://blueland.com/DATEABLE with the code DATEABLE * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/dateable * Happy Mammoth: Get 15% off, sitewide, on your first purchase at happymammoth.com with the code DATEABLE * Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * VIIA: Get 15% off and if you're new to VIIA- get a free gift of your choice with the code DATEABLE at https://viia.co/DATEABLE Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy