The apps are undead. You deleted them, re-downloaded them, swore a blood oath, and now you’re back outside making eye contact like a brave, slightly haunted mammal. In this episode, Clever Girl breaks down how to meet people in real life without ending up as a true-crime cold open.

We unpack how dating apps turned connection into auditions, why offline dating feels scarier but can actually be safer, and how fear isn’t a flaw, it’s information. You’ll learn where to meet people with built-in accountability, how to flirt without Wi-Fi, and when to observe, engage, or make a clean, dignified exit.

Expect a playful IRL flirting game, practical safety check-ins you can feel in your body, and listener stories ranging from “absolutely not” to “wait… that was kind of great.” Trixie the Therapist Triceratops drops calm, grounding wisdom, while Petra delivers savage but accurate IRL red flags you should not ignore.

Dating apps may be on life support, but connection isn’t extinct. Move slow. Stay public. Trust your instincts.

Next episode: Boundaries, Not Brownies

Survivors, the apps are quiet (briefly).

We’re closing out the year with boundaries, hydration reminders, and elite-level side-eye for recycled “hey stranger” texts.

From Trixie’s therapist calm to Petra’s festive chaos, Sir Rexington’s etiquette, Megalosaurus logic, and a Consentasaurus cocoa-approved reminder, this holiday send-off is validation wrapped in tinsel.

Rest. Reset. Decline invitations.

You’re not asking for too much.

You’re just asking the wrong people.

Happy holidays, survivors

What does consent actually look like in modern dating and why does it matter more than chemistry?

In this episode of Dating App Apocalypse: Clever Girl’s Survival Guide, Clever Girl is joined by the Consentasaurus, Keeper of the Boundaries and sworn enemy of “but we already started.” Together, they unpack how consent shows up in real-life dating moments, from unsolicited photos and mixed signals to pressure disguised as romance and silence mistaken for permission.

This episode explores why attraction isn’t consent, politeness isn’t consent, and confusion definitely isn’t chemistry. You’ll learn how to recognize red flags, understand freeze responses, set boundaries without over-explaining, and spot the difference between healthy interest and entitlement. With feminist field-guide wisdom, humor, faux ads, and Petra the Passive-Aggressive Pterodactyl’s blunt truth bombs, this episode makes consent clear, practical, and yes, attractive.

Featuring the interactive Wheel of Vibes, real-world consent scenarios, communication check-ins, and tools for navigating dating apps, relationships, and digital boundaries with confidence and self-respect.

Consent isn’t paperwork.

It’s presence.

It’s clarity.

And it’s hot.

Perfect for anyone dating online, rebuilding boundaries, healing from people-pleasing, or learning how to trust their gut without apologizing for it.