Love Sex LA: Unfiltered
Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered is the podcast that actually says what everyone’s thinking about modern dating and relationships. Hosted by Alexandria Rizik, we’re here for the real stories, the honest opinions, and the stuff you won’t find on anyone’s highlight reel. We may not be perfect, but we are honest and we are unfiltered.
Episodes
Going through a breakup, getting ghosted, or dealing with heartbreak? It’s time for a healthy reset. In this episode of Love, Sex, LA, we are redefining the "revenge body." Forget starving yourself or trying to make your ex jealous—we’re talking about turning emotional chaos into confidence, strength, discipline, and deep self-respect.
Joining us is celebrity fitness trainer, business owner, and podcast host&...
Season 1 of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered comes to a close with a solo episode from host Alexandria Rizik reflecting on the dating, relationship, and life lessons she’s learned entering her thirties.
After turning 32 and stepping into what she calls her “Season One of Sex and the City era,” Alexandria shares the mindset shifts that come with dating in Los Angeles, setting boundaries, protecting you...
In this Valentine’s Day special of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, we’re asking the question everyone in modern dating is low-key afraid to say out loud:
Are they actually pursuing you… or just love bombing you?
Alexandria is joined by her longtime friend Ryan Lu for a real, unfiltered conversation about:
The difference between genuine pursuit vs. love bombing
Why situationships feel intense but go abso...
Can you actually find love online—or are dating apps just playing games with your emotions?
In this episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria sits down with a dating-tech insider to break down what’s reallyhappening behind the screen. From dating algorithms and AI matchmaking to catfishing, shadow profiles, and swipe psychology, this episode pulls back the curtain on how modern online dating truly works...
💔🏨 Welcome to Heartbreak Hotel.
This episode is for anyone healing after a breakup — whether you were the one left, the one who walked away, or the one who knew it had to end but still feels the ache.
In How to Heal After a Breakup, we talk about why heartbreak lingers, how to move on without rushing your healing, and what it really means to choose yourself again. From emotional baggage and grief to self-kindnes...
In Episode 26 of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, we’re joined by special guest Alissa DeRogatis, author of Call It What You Want, for a candid conversation about boys, books, and the messy gray area of modern dating.
We dive into situationships, Raya dates, dating in Los Angeles, and how real-life romantic chaos inspires fiction. Alissa opens up about her writing journey, what dating has taught h...
It’s our Christmas episode, and this one is extra real. 🎄✨
In Episode 25 of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, I’m joined by all my sisters for an honest, unfiltered conversation about cuffing season, holiday dating pressure, and why it’s completely okay to find yourself single under the mistletoe.
From seasonal situationships to the emotional whiplash of cuffing season, we br...
Are men actually single anymore — or just emotionally on standby?
In this episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, I break down The Epidemic of the Partially Single Man — the modern dating phenomenon where men claim to be single while still emotionally tethered to their exes. From lingering attachments and “healing eras” to situationships that never fully move forward, we unpack why so many men a...
In this episode, Alexandria sits down with Chris Nappi — dating coach, creator, and host of the Confidence Podcast — to decode the chaos of social media and dating in 2025.
We break down the biggest social media red flags, mixed signals, and modern dating confusion, including: • Why he’s active online but not texting you • Why she never replies but always says yes to dates • Aski...
The holidays can feel magical for some and lonely or overwhelming for others — but no matter where you’re at, there is always something to be grateful for. In this Thanksgiving special of Love Sex LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria dives into how practicing gratitude can transform your dating life, your career, your healing journey, and every manifestation you’re calling into your next era.
In this solo epi...
Your healing era can be your most magnetic one. Alexandria and Ryan Lu talk manifestation, modern dating, and what to do when you’re getting over someone you saw a future with. This episode is all about shifting from heartbreak to high vibration—and becoming the version of you that your future person is already manifesting.
In this episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria sits down with dating coach & matchmaker Nelly Sudri to unpack what it really means to stop chasing love — and start choosing alignment.
Together, they dive into how to heal your dating energy, date with discipline, and raise your value so you attract emotionally available partners who actually show up. They explore why so many women fall in...
They say if he wanted to, he would… but sometimes, he just needs an invitation. In this episode, Alexandria sits down with Taylor McPherson — aka Sparkle Queen LA — to talk about the soft power of feminine energy, the difference between pursuit and invitation, and how to give the perfect nudge without losing your sparkle.
From subtle signals to confident body language, this is a masterclass in...
This week, Alexandria sits down with writer, filmmaker, and podcast host Rory Uphold to talk about her brand-new book The Final Girl’s Guide to the Horrors of Dating — a darkly funny, brutally honest survival manual for anyone trying to find love in a world full of ghosts, vampires, and walking red flags.
Together, they dive into why modern dating feels like a horror movie, the “monsters”...
This one’s for the girls in relationships, situationships, or even friendships that have left you questioning yourself. In this episode, we unpack why it’s not you, it’s them—and why giving your body, mind, time, and energy to someone before they’ve truly committed might be putting the cart before the horse. We’ll talk about how intentional dating means protecting your peace, and why it's time to...
He stood her up twice — and now they’ve been married 33 years.
In this special Anniversary Episode, my parents join me for an unfiltered deep dive into how dating has changed, what rejection used to look like, and why maybe ghosting isn’t that different from just… not showing up.
We talk about old-school romance vs. modern chaos, second chances, and play Date or Ghost + Guess the Dating Term to see if my pa...
Three sisters, martini talk, and a game of Date or Ghost—what could go wrong? Chaos, comedy, and brutally honest takes.
In this episode, I sit down with two of my sisters, Angelica and Julia, to tackle two big dating questions: - How do you cope with rejection (especially when it stings)? - Does anyone really deserve a second chance?
Of course, I couldn’t resist sharing my own cringe confession—like that ti...
I sit down with singer/songwriter Lily Kincade to talk all things Cinematic—her brand new album dropping October 24. We get into the stories behind the songs, how her first love became a muse, and what it really means to keep chasing your dreams when the path isn’t always perfect. We also dive into falling in love in LA, the inspiration that fuels her artistry, and so much more. And of course, it wouldn&r...
LA dating, but make it honest (and hilarious). I sit down with my friend Ben Jacob to talk gay dating in LA, sober first dates, age gaps, the hardest parts of finding real love here, and Ben’s craziest dating stories. Plus, we play our favorite game: Date or Ghost.
Expect green flags you can’t fake, boundaries that actually work, and a standards reset you’ll feel tomorrow.
Would he make the cut? On this episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered, I’m joined by my casting-producer bestie, Cheech, to turn reality-TV casting criteria into a foolproof way to vet your love life IRL. We kick off with our game Cast or Cut (our spin on Date or Ghost) and rapid-fire the red flags: mid-divorce but still wearing the ring, only FaceTiming from the car, “it’s chill—I live wit...
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