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Dating, sex & self-worth: Love lessons from your 20s and 30s

Patricia Szilagyi
November 28, 2025

Actor Shreya Dhanwanthary joins Leeza Mangaldas to explore how love, sex and dating evolve from youth to adulthood — and how to break free from societal norms.

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How do dating, sex, and self-worth shift from your 20s to your 30s? Actor and writer Shreya Dhanwanthary joins podcast host Leeza Mangaldas to unpack these questions and many more. From first dates and people-pleasing habits to embracing self-confidence and body positivity, they explore the lessons learned along the way. Shreya shares her journey of rejecting societal conditioning, defining her own femininity, and finding freedom in being single. Whether it's navigating dating apps, understanding intentions, or breaking free from gender norms, this conversation is full of honesty, humor, and heartfelt advice for anyone figuring out love on their own terms.

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